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Members of the Hollywood Volun-
teer Fire Department say the 19 American
fags bracketed by shovels and hard hats on
their property along Route 235 are meant
to honor the elite group of frefghters who
died last week combating blazes that have
scorched large portions of Arizona.
Preliminary reports show that the
members of the Prescott Fire Departments
Granite Mountain Hotshots were killed
when the inferno that engulfed 8,400 acres
of land spread to Yarnell Hill near Phoenix.
The blaze became so intense, reports
stated, that the shelters the frefghting elite
brought with them were not enough to pro-
tect them.
The fre destroyed many homes in the
community of Yarnell, forcing many to
leave the area.
Bill Mattingly, president of the Holly-
wood frefghters, said the memorial was the
least they could do to remember their fallen
brethren.
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The newly released Lexington Park
Development District Master Plan envi-
sions a distinct transformation of the aging
community by making it a more modern
downtown design that emphasizes open
spaces, easy community access to commer-
cial centers, town greens and community
centers to give it more focus that simply an
area of suburban development.
The plan was released July 2 after
more than a years work as a draft document
that would guide development for the next
20 to 30 years.
Robin Finnacom, director of the coun-
tys Community Development Corpora-
tion, said the draft plan must still go before
the planning commission and the Board of
County Commissioners and the public be-
fore it is approved.
The plan reinforces the notion that re-
developing the Great Mills Road corridor
is key to ensuring the vitality of the entire
development district, especially since it is
the gateway to NAS Patuxent River, the
economic engine of the county.
The plan offers incentives and infra-
structure improvements to beautify and
modernize existing neighborhoods and
commercial areas to make Lexington Park
more viable.
If we dont continue to improve the
corridor it could unravel economic success-
es weve made, Finnacom said. We cant
let up our intentions for one minute.
One important aspect of the revitaliza-
tion effort is to not only complete street con-
nections from neighborhoods to commercial
centers but to have more of them, she said.
The plan also calls for utilizing under-
developed properties and older buildings
as a way to revitalize Lexington Park with
an emphasis on pedestrian amenities, gov-
ernment, offce and retail anchors and even
burying or relocating utilities to eliminate
visual clutter.
The plans overall focus seems to be to
provide a retail and civic center for Lexing-
ton Park that it currently lacks.
The report posits that the 2010 census
showed about 34 percent of the countys
population lived in Lexington Park, with
Maryland Department of Planning projec-
tions showing growth in the population by
31 percent through 2020 and again by 69
percent through 2030 with a population of
60,000 residents.
The plan also calls for the county to
contract the scope of the master plans reach
from 16,850 acres of land from the 2005 plan
to just 13,702 acres to better get a handle on
the growth in more of a compact area.
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Bays Water Quality
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Thomas Road
Shoreline Revetment
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Staff Writer
University of Maryland environmental
scientists have determined the Chesapeake
Bay health to be a C grade in 2012, im-
proving from a D in 2011.
The bays overall health, listed at 47
percent, is a 9 percent increase from last
years rating.
Most health indicators, including dis-
solved oxygen, total nitrogen, phosphorus
and the amount of algae in the water im-
proved, and aquatic grasses have been de-
clining over several years, according to a
press release.
Bill Dennison, of the University of
Maryland Center for Environmental Sci-
ence, says the steady progression to restore
the bays health is due to efforts to reduce
nitrogen and phosphorus levels.
He added, water clarity, which has
been regressing over the last few years, has
leveled out and could even begin revers-
ing course.
The upper western shore and upper
bay have shown improvements while the
mid-bay health appears to be declining
the highest area in the lower bay received
a B grade, while the worst report came
from Back Rivers with an F.
According to the environmental cen-
ter, rain from tropical storm Lee in 2011
brought sediment and fresh water to the up-
per bay, but did not affect the water quality
as much as originally anticipated.
The 2012 Hurricane Sandy did not
bring much sediment in to the bay, the press
release states.
Hurricane Sandy narrowly missed
the Chesapeake Bay in late October, and
there was little adverse environmental im-
pact on the bay, Dennison said. Fortu-
nately, the legacy of Tropical Storm Lee in
2011 also did not appear to manifest itself in
2012 water quality.
Droughts during the summer last year
also helped the bay, by limiting the number
of nutrients that would runoff into the water.
Im cautiously optimistic about the
health of the Chesapeake Bay, Dennison
said.
The University of Maryland Center
for Environmental Sciences uses several
report cards to assess the bays overall
health, as well as support its management
and restoration.
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The Department of Public Works and
Transportation announces the completion of the
Thomas Road shoreline revetment project. The
area is located adjacent to Thomas Road along
the Potomac River shoreline on St. George
Island.
This shoreline revetment project is com-
prised of a 215 linear foot stone revetment con-
nected to an existing revetment along Thomas
Road. The new stone revetment consists of
stone varying in size from 600 pounds to 1,600
pounds each. It was designed and constructed
to be placed from 25-40 feet channel ward, al-
lowing for the placement of backfll behind the
revetment, thus replacing some of the area lost
to erosion to be reclaimed. The larger stones are
effective in withstanding the waves from the Po-
tomac River during heavy storms. The project
will protect a segment of Thomas Road from
further shore erosion and preserve the access for
several dozen properties that would otherwise
be stranded with no road access. The project
was completed under budget and on schedule.
Designed By: Andrews, Miller and Associates
Constructed By: Collifower and Peterson
Project Cost: $128,050
Funding: 25 year, 0% interest loan through the Maryland Department of Natural Re-
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Furloughs of Department of Defense
employees began this week, meaning for
the next 11 weeks they will lose essential-
ly 20 percent of their pay.
Civil servants have said they have
been tightening their fnances for months
in preparation for the furloughs but one,
who spoke on condition of anonymity,
said local businesses would be the ones to
feel the real pain.
Once the frst diminished paychecks
came in, they said, civil servants would
really start to rein in their personal
spending.
Thats where I think the pain is go-
ing to come in, from the trickle down ef-
fect, the defense employee said. I think
the people who are going to be kicked in
the gut are the servers in town, the people
who make their money off of tips.
At Plaza Azteca, just across from
the base main gate at Patuxent River Na-
val Air Station, business has been in fux
since it just opened, especially on Fridays,
said manager Juan Esparza.
With furloughs coming, he said, he
was starting to worry.
Its defnitely going to hurt us a lot,
Esparza said. Now Im going to have four
bad Fridays.
Still, Esparza said his staff would try
to adapt as best they could and even pitch
in to help the employees whose pay is the
lifeblood of local businesses.
If theyre going to hurt were going
to help, he said. We have to come up
with a bunch of specials.
Mike Hewitt, who owns a car service
station and rental business on Route 235,
said his fnancial picture started to drop
back in 2008 when the recession hit. Since
then hes had to cut back the same as so
many other businesses and with seques-
tration and the furloughs the situation is
even tougher.
With sequestration my rental busi-
ness has been impacted, its down at least
30 percent because of reductions in gov-
ernment travel, Hewitt said. The fur-
loughs do worry me because 20 percent
of somebodys income is usually their dis-
posable income.
That means those who are furloughed
will likely focus more on their mortgages
and utility bills and less on things nor-
mally considered priorities such as car
maintenance.
Hewitt said unless Congress solves
the lingering debt limit problem, which
gave rise to the across-the-board seques-
tration cuts in the billions of federal dol-
lars, the outlook for the economy could
be worse beyond the next three months of
furloughs.
Sequestration isnt being reversed
so 2014 might be worse, Hewitt said.
Im working people with more hours but
Im not hiring anyone else.
I wish I could hire more, I just dont
have confdence I can keep them busy.
Gary Younger, spokesman for NAS
Patuxent River, said that of the 23,000
workers on base 4,000 were active duty
military exempt from furloughs but
the remaining 19,000 employees would
be affected by furloughs in one way or
another.
About half of the 19,000 civilian em-
ployees were contract support for civil
servants.
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the rescheduling of the Wicomico Shores Golf Course Advisory Board meet-
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place on Wednesday, July 24. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the Golf Course
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COUNTY
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Southern Maryland Youth Finds Inspiration,
Makes Memories at LEAD 2013
For the fourth year, Southern Maryland
teens got a leg up toward becoming effective
leaders in their communities during the unique
LEAD summer camp experience.
A highly diverse group of 44 students
from public and private high schools in Calvert,
Charles and St. Marys counties took on a com-
prehensive course in leadership, learning about
motivation and empowerment, diversity, group
dynamics and goal setting. While rigorous with
workshops, group projects and hands-on ser-
vice, the delegates also had ample time to get to
know each other and create lasting memories
and friendships.
LEAD 2013 is a partnership between
Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) and the
Maryland Leadership Workshops (MLW), with
a mission to inspire and empower youth to be-
come catalysts for positive change which coin-
cides perfectly with LSMs mission of regional
collaboration. In fact, LEAD is an acronym for
Leadership, Experience, Advocacy and Disci-
pline, all components of the teens experience.
The four-day, three-night camp welcomed
rising sophomores, juniors and seniors to St.
Marys College of Maryland, where they expe-
rienced campus living. LSM board members sat
in on discussions offering mentorship and exam-
ples of how leadership works in the real world.
Guest speakers Ken Carkhuff and Kim
Mozingo joined the delegates on the frst eve-
ning for a workshop asking them to defne lead-
ership. Both told the group about the importance
of humility, a strong moral compass and getting
to know the people you work with.
Carkuff told the inquisitive teens, Every-
body has a story in life and when you take the
time to hear it, you develop stronger relation-
ships and become a stronger leader.
Students were asked to assess their own
and others leadership styles. LaPlata High
School senior Jake Lind said he acquired several
new skills and discovered some talents he didnt
even know he had.
On the fnal day of camp, Calvert High
School senior Robert White said, [I learned]
that I can be a great leader someday. He said he
would encourage others to experience LEAD at
least once.
Purposely paired with dorm mates from
different schools, with different interests, the
delegates were encouraged to connect with their
peers, fnd common ground and, through les-
sons learned in the diversity workshop, accept
them and respect their differences.
Nailah Jefferson said she was pulled out of
her shyness, commenting, The experience of
LEAD was a blessing and I loved every part.
Jefferson, like several delegates, said the
diversity training, while highly emotional, was
among her favorite parts of camp. I learned
how to look on the inside of a person and not
judge them based on outward appearance, she
said.
Thomas Stone High School student Lainie
Richards felt a sense of camaraderie at LEAD
and stated, My favorite experience was people
liking me for me all my life, I have been
picked on and coming here was like a breath of
fresh air.
The MLW staffers are also a diverse group
and are often just a few years older than the del-
egates, creating a comfortable and respectful
environment in which to learn and share experi-
ences. The staff supervised and played a great
deal of get-to-know-you games with the dele-
gates and taught thought-provoking workshops,
all while maintaining the safety of the students
and making sure each of the 44 delegates partici-
pated in the experience to the fullest .
One wheelchair-bound delegate partici-
pated in every activity and got around campus
quite independently, only requiring the willing
assistance of her new friends a few times. Many
said they were inspired by her determination to
not be treated differently.
Another delegate who faces the challeng-
es of a neurodevelopmental disorder attended
this years LEAD camp and participated right
alongside his peers without special treatment. In
a letter of appreciation, a relative of his praised
all involved in the program. She wrote, Im not
sure that the instructors and volunteers realize
how much he absorbed, but he told me person-
ally about leadership, action and accountability.
And to this I say WOW!
To ensure all qualifed delegates could at-
tend, 12 full or partial scholarships were granted
thanks to support from The Patuxent Partner-
ship, SMECO, Lexington Park Rotary Club,
Mechanicsville and Ridge Lions Clubs and
members of LSMs Class of 2013.
Other students came to better understand
their personal strengths and weaknesses, and
were ready to put their newly-gained skills to
use directly.
Max Lucas, a junior at Great Mills High
School, said, LEAD really helps you understand
who you are and how you lead and treat others.
He said he plans to apply the skills learned about
motivating apathetic people as Platoon Leader of
his schools NJROTC program.
Some students raved about the memorable
evening bonfre and others said they simply en-
joyed making friends with new people they may
not have otherwise met.
Delegates enjoyed the experiential learning
aspects of the program, with a tour of Historic
St. Marys City and a morning on the waterfront,
getting up close and personal with some oysters
and the St. Marys River.
While touring the State House and the
replica of The Dove, the group learned just how
timeless some of the principles of leadership are,
as they heard details about the life of Lord Bal-
timore and the tribulations of the early colony
founded on religious freedom.
On Tuesday morning, the delegates trekked
down to the waterfront at the college to join staff
and volunteers from the St. Marys River Water-
shed Association for some hands-on community
service restoring the local oyster population.
For the second year, the Association has
partnered with LEAD to connect delegates with
their environment and educate them about water
quality and oysters as powerful flters of the riv-
ers and the Chesapeake Bay.
Executive Director Bob Lewis explained
the mission of the Association and how the ap-
proach is two-fold, including both restoration of
the oyster population and curbing pollution. He
issued safety guidelines then directed the groups
to one of three stations.
Students learned about the creatures that
call the St. Marys River home, encountering a
feisty blue crab, jellyfsh and fsh of all sizes as
they took turns with a 100-foot seining net.
Steve Schneider, a Maryland Department
of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologist ex-
plained aquaculture, the life cycles of oysters,
their critical function within the ecosystem and
this once abundant bivalves history in Southern
Maryland.
He and Association board member John
Spinicchia discussed current projects aimed at
restoring oyster populations close to home and
the many ways delegates and the entire commu-
nity can help by being more conscious in their
daily lives to avoid harming the watershed.
Groups of students rode out on a barge
guided by seasoned waterman and boat captain
Craig Kelley with stacks of Marylanders Grow
Oysters cages to be emptied onto the three-
dimensional oyster reef at the oyster sanctuary
in St. Marys River. With the LEAD delegates
help, about 600,000 oysters were introduced into
this innovative habitat restoration project.
Program Director Alison Rugila and sev-
eral summer interns guided the students through
unloading about 100 bushels of spat-on-shell
from the Associations oyster nursery tank, then
putting 200 bags of washed shell back in along
with 2.5 million larvae.
LEAD alum and Great Mills senior Jared
Kimmey, was working hard as part of his intern-
ship with St. Marys River Watershed Associa-
tion. The inaugural oyster planting he participat-
ed in as part of his LEAD experience last year
made a signifcant impact on him and his group
selected raising awareness about oyster restora-
tion and environmental issues among their peers
as the subject of its fnal synthesis project.
This year, delegates divided into two
groups and offered synthesis project presenta-
tions before their fellow delegates, the MLW
staffers and a panel of Leadership Southern
Maryland board members.
One group decided to focus on decreasing
childhood obesity, sharing the staggering statis-
tics of how commonplace an unhealthy diet and
a lack of exercise has become for kids. They sug-
gested solutions, like adults setting a better ex-
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centers that encourage more young people to get
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The other group began and ended their pre-
sentation by acting out a scene. At frst, a new
student was fraught with no help from her class-
mates, and in the end, with the groups mentor-
ing initiative in place, the students experience
was greatly improved.
The groups concept was pairing a junior
with an incoming freshman or new student to
help acquaint them with the school and allow
them not feel so lost and alone.
Both groups answered questions from the
LSM panel and from parents, showing they had
action plans in place and explaining how they
worked as a group to construct these projects.
Executive Director Karen Holcomb re-
minded the students they have LSM as an agent
to work on their behalf should they want to
pursue these and other topics relevant to their
communities.
Holcomb was very involved with the pro-
gram this year and said, It is terrifc to par-
ticipate alongside the delegates and truly see the
program content and meaning emerge through
activities and projects ... not to mention the bon-
fres, barges and oysters!
Whether students were encouraged to at-
tend LEAD 2013 by advisors in their schools,
family members or from seeing an ad in the lo-
cal newspaper, they all agreed the skills gained
and boost in confdence will beneft them now
and in the future.
Olivia Keithley, MLW Assistant Director,
said, This years LEAD delegates reminded me
of the incredible ability and power young people
have when they come together as leaders.
These 44 young people are most def-
nitely well equipped with the tools they need to
make a positive change in their schools and com-
munities, she said.
LEAD 2013 delegates and MLW mentors get together for a quick post-lunch group photo.
Photos by Carrie Munn
Playing a get-to-know you game, the LEAD delegates got to work meeting their peers shortly after arriv-
ing at camp.
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Says Goodbye
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
After seven years, $115,000 and mil-
lions of oysters, the Southern Maryland
Oyster Cultivation Society is calling it
quits.
This was not a lightly made decision,
said SMOCS President Len Zuza. When
the group started, they found seven sites
suitable to create oyster habitats. Divers
last year measured 200 oysters per square
meter, a number well above the 50 per
square meter that is considered a good
population, Zuza said.
Because their existing sites were so
successful, SMOCS considered fnding
new sites to continue creating habitats,
but the organization ran into two ob-
stacles increased restrictions from the
Department of Natural Resources and a
shortage of oyster shells to plant spat on.
There were no good options for ex-
panding, Zuza said.
SMOCS is a grass-roots, member-
ship-based organization dedicated to
raising oysters and improving local wa-
ter quality through oyster cultivation and
restoration projects, public outreach, and
targeted advocacy. Over the years, volun-
teers worked for free to ensure donations
went directly toward purchasing and
planting oysters.
Each year, SMOCS planted millions
of spat, six million last year and another
two million this year. Spat is very vulner-
able and SMOCS planted them with the
understanding that some would die.
During the past seven years, SMOCS
members have met a tremendous num-
ber of good hearted people committed to
cleaning the Chesapeake Bay and its trib-
utaries. They collaborated with the Ches-
apeake Bay Foundation and the Coastal
Conservation Association to plant and
grow oysters. Members got a sense of
satisfaction from their efforts and seeing
the success of the habitat sites, Zuza said.
SMOCS is seeking individuals and
organizations interested in using equip-
ment SMOCS purchased. Recently, the
group donated some equipment to the
Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation
Society.
SMOCS offcially ends Dec. 31. For
more information, visit www.smocs.org.
sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Photos courtesy of www.smocs.org The St. John Creek reef
10 The County Times
Hollywood Has a Green Thumb
Sabre Systems, Inc.
Welcomes Kalmen Leikach
Sabre Systems Inc. is pleased to an-
nounce the addition of Mr. Kalmen Kal
Leikach to the company. Leikach was
previously the Deputy Commander, Naval
Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) respon-
sible for the planning and organizational
effectiveness related to the execution of
NAVAIRs fve core processes: acquisi-
tion management, engineering research
and development, test and evaluation, in-
service support, and repair/modifcation.
He served 42 distinguished years of civil
service with the U.S. Navy. Leikach was
a member of the Senior Executive Service
and was twice named recipient of the Presi-
dential Rank Award for Meritorious Execu-
tive Service.
As the senior strategic advisor based in
Sabres Mid-Atlantic region, Leikach will
work closely with the companys operations
and corporate development teams
to provide strategic insight, experi-
ence and support across capability
and solution domains. He brings a
wealth of strategic and tactical ex-
pertise in leadership, management
and operations with specifc empha-
sis on innovative, highly effective
processes and practices relating to
acquisition management, engineer-
ing, logistics, maintenance, and hu-
man and fnancial resources.
According to the group vice
president for the companys Mid-
Atlantic region, Glen Ives, Kal is
the absolute epitome of a dynamic
and extraordinarily effective strate-
gic leader. His 42 years of dedicated
service as a civil servant and acqui-
sition professional at the senior most
position in the acquisition commu-
nity, simply cannot be fully quanti-
fed in terms of his value to our Sa-
bre team and our clients.
About Sabre Systems, Inc.
Sabre Systems, Inc. is a mid-sized, global
solutions provider that offers engineer-
ing, software development, information
technology, statistical programs, logistics,
and program management support to U.S.
defense and civilian agencies, and com-
mercial and international clients. Founded
in 1989, the companys headquarters are
located in Warrington, Pa., and maintains
offces in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey,
and Indiana. Sabre is appraised at Level
3 for both Services and Development of
the CMMI Institutes Capability Matu-
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By Alex Panos
Staff Writer
As a small, family-owned business,
The Greenery Nursery and Landscaping
President Wes Cook believes their knowl-
edge and plant quality sets them apart from
the competition.
He says the entire staff at The Green-
erys has extensive knowledge on typically
asked questions, such as which types of
plants grow best in certain areas and how
to deal with pest problems, while big box
stores just sell the plants, but dont always
answer every question.
We hire people that are plant people,
and are experts on plants, he explained.
Cook says the nursery can focus on
big and small projects, landscaping and
planting nursery items.
Retail was about 80 percent of all busi-
ness when the Greenery opened in 1986,
Cook said, but now landscape work ac-
counts for about 60 percent.
He says this is because they have con-
centrated their efforts on the landscaping
aspect, particularly in residential areas.
A typical landscape job, Cook ex-
plained, begins with a simple chat with the
customer where he and fellow landscape
designer Bill Gough identify the clients
plans, goals and desires.
They then make an initial visit to the
site, at no charge, and if given the go ahead
by the client, they begin making the initial
design.
Finally, a formal presentation, with ex-
amples of each plant to be used, is given to
the client before installation begins.
According to Cook, he and Gough
have 28 years each in landscape design ex-
perience, and between the two of them have
completed hundreds of projects.
The two of them are actively involved
in each project.
They pick out the plants, go to the job
sites, go over the design and follow up to
make sure the client is satisfed.
Bill and I are really both pretty hands
on, Cook said. We stop by [during instal-
lation] every day.
The retail side focuses primarily on the
do-it-yourself people, but they also have the
design center to help people.
Cook says The Greenery spends a great
amount of time maintaining the plants, and
specialize in perennials.
He also said they excel at bedding
plants and have a large array of vegetables
and native plants to choose from.
If anyone down here builds on the wa-
ter, they have to build native plants, Cook
said.
A number of large popular shade trees
such as oaks and maples, understory trees
including dogwoods and others such as
crape myrtles and Japanese cherries are on
site.
We carry a good variety, he said.
Cook added, the company often has
many returning satisfed customers, and
have had professional relationships contin-
ue for years.
Were super particular about the qual-
ity of our plants, Cook said.
The Greenery is located at 44222
Greenery Lane in Hollywood. Call 301-373-
2573 for more information.
Wes Cook, president, and Valerie Grimm, store manager. Photos by Alex Panos
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The local branch of a national for-
eign exchange student program wants
families who are willing to open their
homes to high school-aged students who
want to live thousands of miles from
home for a year.
Lyrel Byrne, Charlotte Hall-based
representative for World Heritage Stu-
dent Exchange Program, said her local
branch hosted one student from Ber-
lin, Germany last year and are looking
to host more students from different
countries.
But its important that students get
the right families, she said.
Im looking for families with en-
thusiasm, Byrne said, adding that stu-
dents layout their personalities and inter-
ests before they are paired up to ensure
that they get the family best suited to
them.
Students are fully insured, accord-
ing to the program, and bring their own
spending money and are expected to bear
their load of household responsibilities.
The host families provide room,
board and guidance for the students in
turn.
The benefts of the cross-cultural
exchange are many for both the student
and the host family, she said.
They [the students] all learn dif-
ferent things when theyre here, Byrne
said. It really turns them into a different
person.
[For the families] it makes them
more interested in the rest of the world.
Sharon Kalbarczyk, coordinator for
the eastern central region for World Her-
itage, said the program stemmed from
a decades-old program that frst got its
start with the U.S. State Department try-
ing to show young foreign students how
good life in the United States could be.
It was a program that tried to show
the benefts of a free society, she said.
The best way to do that was to
bring them in and have them live with
Americans, Kalbarczyk said. What
kids take back with them is incredible
When they go back home theyre
part of your life and youre part of theirs.
The students must go through a
rigorous application and testing process
before being accepted for a scholarship
to study abroad, Kalbarczyk said, with
some of them coming from very poor
backgrounds.
They are desperate to change their
lives and make a difference, she said.
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After more than a years worth of an ap-
plication process that was slowed down by
sequestration the federal government has ap-
proved St. Marys County Public Schools for
an $11 million grant that will effectively move
the Head Start program under control of the
agency.
Traditionally the Head Start program,
which seeks to offer educational and nutri-
tional assistance to very young and at-risk
children living in poverty, has been under the
auspices of the Tri-County Community Ac-
tion Committee.
The Board of Education voted unani-
mously Wednesday to approve the grant;
Superintendent Michael Martirano hailed the
grant as a way to reach even more students
before they develop learning diffculties at-
tributed to their socioeconomic status.
This completes our foundation for early
interventions, Martirano said. The achieve-
ment gap begins at birth.
Kelly Hall, executive director for el-
ementary school and Title I programs, said
the process was an arduous one to get the
school system ready for the shift but it would
be ready to accept students this fall.
Were working through the night to be
ready to open Sept. 3, Hall told the Board of
Education.
The county frst became aware of the
grant award back in April, Hall said, and the
frst years funding of the fve-year grant will
be $1.55 million with an additional $97,000
for the program start-up and about $20,000
for training and technical assistance.
The grant also means that there will be
an additional 18 positions opened at the public
school systems but will not deplete the gen-
eral fund of the school system.
We wanted to protect our general
fund, Hall said. All this has been built into
the grant.
The program will target 3-and-4-year-
olds, who will attend half-day classes of three
hours and 15 minutes, Hall said, which is
somewhat longer than the average Head Start
class.
Children will eat meals family-style
while there and certain parents will also get
paid stipends for job training while working at
three sites spread throughout the county.
Three Head Start facilities will be posi-
tioned at Mechanicsville, Benjamin Banneker
and Green Holly elementary schools.
Classes for 3-year-olds will be held to
just 17 students while those for 4-year-olds
are set at 20 seats.
Hall said the class sizes were not open
for change.
School board members were enthusias-
tic about the shift in the program.
This is a win-win-win all around, no
question, Board Chairman Salvatore Raspa
said.
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The College of Southern Maryland is one
of 14 organizations that has been awarded by
the Alliance for Workplace Excellence for its
commitment not only to workplace excellence,
health and wellness, and EcoLeadership, but
also as a leading practitioner in diversity and
inclusion.
"We place a high value on excellence, and
thats why the College of Southern Maryland
strives to ensure that we remain an employer
of choice. This means going the extra mile to
ensure we have a diverse workforce, that our
employees are well-trained and have good
health-care options and programs to ensure a
healthy life-style, and that they have opportu-
nities within our organization for career ad-
vancement and growth," said CSM President
Dr. Brad Gottfried.
The Alliance has recognized the Greater
Washington, D.C. areas best places to work for
the past 14 years and this year has recognized
68 organizations from across the United States
representing more than one million employees
from organizations of all sizes and in all sec-
torsprivate, public and nonproft.
CSM is recognized for its additions of
programs to enhance employees' skills and
knowledge, with training in leadership and
customer service beneftting the employee
and the community the college serves. The
colleges Promotion in Place program, unique
to community colleges in Maryland, rewards
employees for succeeding in their current posi-
tions, for their efforts to continue to enhance
their abilities through training and for their
service to the college. CSM has expanded its
conservation programs and continues to offer
the summer Code Green program, enabling
employees to work the hours during the week
in order to leave early on Fridays in the sum-
mer to save energy.
CSM has been an AWE Winner since
2002 and this year is one of 14 companies that
are recipients of all categories recognized by
the AWE, the Workplace Excellence Seal of
Approval, the Health and Wellness Trailblazer
Award, the EcoLeadership Award and the
newly launched Diversity Champion Award.
The Workplace Excellence and Health & Well-
ness Awards highlight businesses that promote
professional fulfllment and personal wellness
at work, at home and in the community. The
EcoLeadership Seal of Approval was created to
recognize organizations committed to building
sustainable workplaces. Launched in 2013, the
Diversity Champion Award honors companies
that have created and maintain a diverse and
inclusive culture within their organizations.
In addition to CSM, AWE quadruple
winners include American Speech-Lan-
guage-Hearing Association, Calvert Invest-
ments, Inc., Carroll Hospital Center, Discov-
ery Communications, Inc., Holy Cross Hos-
pital, Honest Tea, Hughes Network Systems,
LLC, An EchoStar Company, MedStar St.
Marys Hospital, M-NCPPC, Montgomery
College, Montgomery County Government,
Social & Scientifc Systems, Inc. and SRA
International, Inc.
Once again and for the 10th year in
a row, CSM has been awarded workplace
excellence awards. These awards are in rec-
ognition for developing and implementing
human resources best practice programs that
serve to assist employees in balancing work
and family commitments. Programs such as
our employee health wellness benefts, pro-
fessional development and Code Green were
mentioned as deserving of recognition. Ad-
ditionally, this year we were awarded the di-
versity award as the result of the partnership
of Human Resources, Division of Academic
Affairs and Institutional Equity and Diversity
Offce with the President's vision for a more
diverse workplace. These efforts were exem-
plifed with the training of 23 diversity advo-
cates who served on search committees in an
effort to recruit and hire faculty, said CSM
Human Resources Associate Vice President
Dr. Denise Bailey Clark.
All award recipients undergo a rigorous
assessment process led by an independent re-
view panel of professors, PhD professionals
and doctoral candidates in business, indus-
trial and organizational psychology, and hu-
man resources. For information, visit www.
excellentworkplace.org.
CSM is a thriving, progressive and
technologically advanced college that deliv-
ers quality higher education programs and
services. The college is committed to offer-
ing a wide variety of learning options, stu-
dent services and high-quality workforce
development training and support. The staff
and faculty work closely with a diverse stu-
dent population to provide a rich variety of
educational options. CSM strives to create a
global education program, yet remains a local
college that has a real stake in supporting our
community's academic, professional and self-
enrichment pursuits. For information, visit
www.csmd.edu.
The College of Southern Maryland is one of 14 organizations that has been awarded by the Alliance for Work-
place Excellence for its commitment not only to workplace excellence, health and wellness, and EcoLeadership,
but also as a leading practitioner in diversity and inclusion. CSM has been an AWE Winner since 2002 and this
year is one of 14 companies that are recipients of all categories recognized by the AWE, the Workplace Excel-
lence Seal of Approval, the Health and Wellness Trailblazer Award, the EcoLeadership Award and the newly
launched Diversity Champion Award. From left are Jennifer Rupp, lead director, Compensation and Benefts;
CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried; Dr. Denise Bailey Clark, associate vice president, Human Resources Depart-
ment; Vice President and General Counsel Craig Patenaude; Tonia Miles-Carvana, associate director, Employ-
ment and Employee Benefts; and Makeba Clay, executive director, Institutional Equity and Diversity Offce.
CSM Recognized as a
Diversity Champion
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St. Marys Ryken High School
Profile
Fast Facts
St. Marys Ryken
22600 Camp Calvert Rd.
Leonardtown, Md.
301-475-2814
www.smrhs.org
Mission Statement
St. Marys Ryken is a Catholic, coeducational,
college preparatory school community operated
under the Xaverian Brothers sponsorship dedi-
cated to academic excellence and individualized
student growth.
School colors: Blue, green and white
School mascot: Knights
Size of campus: 87 acres
Service hours needed for graduation: 60
Clubs: over 50
Performing Arts: Dance; Chorus and Show
Choir; Bands (Orchestra, Concert, Jazz, Drum
Circle)
Athletics: 14 fall teams; 8 winter teams; 12
spring teams
Enrollment 2012-13: 709 students
Student to teacher ratio: 13:1
80% of faculty hold or are obtaining a masters
degree or higher
Advanced Placement courses: 19
Class of 2013 earned $12.6 million in scholarships
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Path for Students
The summer is going quickly by
and, as you read this article, our recent
graduates are preparing to head off
to universities and colleges to begin
a new journey in their lives. For a St.
Marys Ryken student, college isnt the
only goal; its a part of the path.
With roots going back to 1885, St.
Mary's Ryken is one of 13 Xaverian
Brothers Sponsored Schools (XBSS)
in the United States, adhering to the
motto: "Inspiring Lives of Learning,
Faith & Service" and dedicated to in-
dividualized student growth.
Over their four years at St. Marys
Ryken, students have grown within a
mentoring and caring environment
that fosters opportunities for each
student to develop individual gifts
and talents, and prepares them to be-
come role models and leaders in their
communities.
The years a student spends at a
Xaverian school are marked not only
by college preparatory, challenging
academics, but also by rewarding op-
portunities for service, the forming of
lifelong friendships, the camaraderie
of athletics and shared celebrations of
faith.
To prepare students to take their
place in a world that is increasingly
global and continually changing, St.
Marys Ryken has developed several,
unique learning programs: X-PAX;
SMR STEM 100; and the 1:1 iPad
program.
For advanced students who
require a more rigorous course of
study, the Xaverian Programs of Aca-
demic Excellence (X-PAX) offer ac-
celerated curriculum concentrations
in Computer Science; STEM-X; Medi-
cine & Health Sciences; Language
Arts & Social Sciences; and Inter-
national Relations & Global Studies.
The curricula prepare the high school
scholar to continue studies in his/her
concentration in college. Selection to
X-PAX is determined by the students
high school placement test results and
a separate application is required.
SMR STEM 100 is sci-
ence, technology, engineering and
mathematics enrichment for 100% of
SMR students. In todays technology-
dependent world, students need to see
and learn how lessons from the class-
room are used in the workplace. In co-
operation with the Naval Air Station
Patuxent River Educational Partner-
ship Program, SMR STEM 100 brings
scientists to the school and SMR stu-
dents to the naval base for learning
opportunities.
Afterthesuccessofthepilot
program, St. Marys Ryken embarks
this fall on a 1:1 iPad program with an
iTunes U component. With an iPad,
students are at the forefront of how
they learn and how they present that
knowledge. They will have access to
interactive textbooks and thousands of
educational apps, can take notes and
organize them on the iPad, and can de-
sign interactive reports for classroom
presentations. With iTunes U, the fac-
ulty are able to build custom and inter-
active content for their courses.
But, classroom learning at St.
St. Mary's Ryken is located on an 87-acre campus on Breton Bay in Leonardtown, Maryland.
Students in the Anatomy class dissect a mink.
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Marys Ryken is still rooted in the student's connection
to the teacher. The SMR faculty have an extraordinary
commitment to their students and are the ones who guide
and inspire.
To nurture our students spiritual growth and devel-
opment, there is the Campus Ministry program. Students
fall in love with the service of God, through retreats,
weekly Mass and community service.
Each year, almost 70% of students participate on
at least one athletic team and SMR is a member of the
Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC), con-
sidered to be one of the most competitive conferences in
the country.
The school is fully accredited by the Middle States
Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the
Archdiocese of Washington and the Maryland State De-
partment of Education.
Generations of Southern Marylanders have been
educated by the religious orders and faculty of St. Mary's
Ryken, which traces its roots to St. Mary's Academy and
Ryken High School.
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth opened St. Mary's
Academy in 1885 on the grounds of the property known
as Rose Hill in Leonardtown. The Academy grew rapidly
as a coeducational boarding school and accepted students
from kindergarten through twelfth grade.
In 1916, the Xaverian Brothers purchased acreage
along Breton Bay and opened Camp Calvert. The broth-
ers' vision was to eventually build a school and novitiate
for boys and, in 1956, their dream became reality with the
opening of Ryken High School.
By the late 1970s, both schools experienced declin-
ing enrollments and agreed to merge into one coeduca-
tional Catholic high school. St. Mary's Ryken opened
its doors in 1981. To meet the needs of the ever-growing
student population, in August 2010, the school opened a
new athletic stadium with seating for 1,000 fans, a state-
of-the-art artifcial turf feld, a six-lane track, a 340-space
parking lot, a new team room and new locker rooms.
St. Marys Ryken awards both need- and merit-based
scholarships. To learn more, please visit the website at
www.smrhs.org or plan to attend the Open House on
Monday, October 14, from 8:30-10 a.m., or on Sunday,
November 17, from 12-3 p.m.
The String Orchestra practices in one of the new rehearsal spaces for
the performing arts (dance, chorus and band). Students have the op-
portunity to perform in the annual Christmas Concert and Spring Fine
Arts Festival, as well as the fall drama production and spring musical.
President Mary Joy Hurlburt presents Nick Dowdle with the Xaverian
Award at the Class of 2013 graduation. The Xaverian Award honors
a student for his/her living the Xaverian Brothers charism. The values
that comprise the charism are compassion, simplicity, humility, trust
and zeal.
Each fall, SMR students celebrate Spirit Week.
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LOKER BUILDING
Punishment
Crime
&

Murder Suspect Wants
Evidence Suppressed
St. Marys
County
Sheriffs
Offce Training
Exercise
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
James Mitchell Carter, the man
accused of brutally murdering his es-
tranged wife back in February in an
early morning home invasion, wants
certain evidence suppressed by the
time his case comes to trial in August
court papers state.
Motions fled by his attorney,
public defender Gerald Riviello,
claim that on Feb. 19 when county
police went to Carters home in Lex-
ington Park to talk to him about Kim-
berley Dawn Carters death they im-
properly entered the residence.
After initially making contact
with one of Carters daughters, she
was about to close the door when
one of the police offcers pushed his
way into the house, Riviellos motion
reads.
As she began to close the door
Sgt. Richard W. Russell entered the
residence and apprehended the de-
fendant, Riviello wrote. It does not
appear that the police were in pos-
session of an arrest warrant and/or a
search warrant that authorized entry
into the house.
According to police reports the
defendant and victim were in the pro-
cess of getting divorced.
Police reported that witnesses
said Carter had hopes of reconciling
with his wife since their separation
last year but the victim had also told
witnesses that she feared Carter.
She planned to serve him with
divorce papers by the end of the
week, witnesses told police.
[She] feared he would do her
great harm because of the pending
divorce, police wrote in charging
documents.
Police believe that James Carter
entered his estranged wifes home on
Douglas Court at about 3:30 a.m. Feb.
19 and found her and her paramour
Thomas Norris sleeping in the same
bed.
Norris told police he saw some-
one with the same size and build as
the defendant enter the room; Kim-
berly Carter said Mitchell, no and a
struggle ensued in which Norris said
he struck Carter and fed the house.
Police alleged that James Carter
and his wife continued to struggle
inside the house but eventually she
was taken out through a basement
window into the back yard where he
brutally beat her about the head with
a blunt object until she was dead.
Police sources close to the inves-
tigation said he used a brick to blud-
geon his wife.
Evidence showed that for years
Kimberly Carter had alleged repeated
threats and abuse from her husband.
Riviello also wanted suppressed
statements his client made to detec-
tives regarding automated teller ma-
chine transactions he made the day of
his wifes murder, saying he had just
left his house to get some money and
drive around the area.
Carters motions hearing is
scheduled for Friday.
The St. Marys County Sheriffs Offce will be con-
ducting rapid response/active shooter training at Ever-
green Elementary School in California, Maryland, from
July 10-13, 2013, between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Communi-
ty members will see an increase in police presence during
this time. Training will be actively conducted within the
school and on the exterior of the school grounds, but will
not impact business conducted at the school.
The training program was developed by the National
Tactical Offcers Association, in conjunction with Texas
State University and prepares law enforcement offcers to
respond to and effectively neutralize an armed gunman,
intent on hurting others in a school or work environment.
The St. Marys County Sheriffs Offce and the St. Marys
County Board of Education continue joint efforts to evalu-
ate and strengthen emergency response protocols, ensur-
ing the continued safety of our children.
For additional information please contact, Cpl. An-
gela Delozier at 301-475-4200 ext. 9094.
James Mitchell Carter
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Threat of Arson and
Telephone Misuse
On July 7, Dfc. D. Harris responded
to a residence on Water view Drive, Me-
chanicsville, Md., for a reported Harass-
ment. Donna Lynn Roach-Hughes, 41
of Bushwood, Md., repeatedly called and
sent text messages to the victim, making
threats of violence and threats to set fre to
the victims residence. Dfc. Harris while
at the victims residence witnessed phone
calls coming from Hughes to the victim,
and heard several threatening statements
directed towards the victim. Dfc. Harris
located Hughes, placed her under arrest and
charged her with Threat of Arson and Tele-
phone Misuse.
Driving Under the Infuence and
Possession of a Controlled Dan-
gerous Substance
On July 6, Deputy T. Teague responded
to the area of Joe Baker Court in Lexington
Park, Maryland, to assist the Fire Depart-
ment. Upon arrival, Deputy Teague was
advised by Fire Department personnel, that
a vehicle had struck their fre hose. They
observed the vehicle park and the driver exit
the vehicle while holding an open alcoholic
beverage container. Deputy Teague located
the vehicle and Clifton Nathaniel Harris Jr.,
35 of Great Mills, Maryland, who was iden-
tifed as the driver of the striking vehicle.
Deputy Teague administered standard-
ized feld sobriety, resulting in the arrest of
Harris. Search incident to arrest revealed
two small plastic baggies containing sus-
pected Marijuana. Harris was arrested and
charged with Driving Under the Infuence
and Possession of a Controlled Dangerous
Substance.
Hit and Run Accident, 2nd De-
gree Assault and Possession of
Drug Paraphernalia.
On July 6, Deputy A. Cole responded
to the area of Rt 5 and Redgate Farm Lane,
Leonardtown, Md., for a reported Hit and
Run accident. Deputy Cole met with the
victim who provided suspect vehicle infor-
mation and the vehicles Maryland registra-
tion plate information. The victim advised
while he was traveling on Rt 5 the suspect
vehicle approached from behind, the driver
later identifed as Michael Saunders Duke,
55 of Leonardtown, Md., struck the victims
vehicle from behind twice. Duke continued
driving as the victim pulled off the road to
call police. Deputy Cole located the de-
scribed vehicle and Duke. Deputy Cole
observed Duke to exhibit signs of intoxica-
tion and his vehicle to have corresponding
damage to the reported hit and run accident.
Duke was placed under arrest. Search in-
cident to arrest revealed a smoking device
with suspected marijuana residue. Duke
was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree
Assault, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Duke was also issued Maryland Traffc Ci-
tations for: Failure to return to and remain
on the scene of an accident, Following too
closely, and Failure to control vehicle speed
to avoid collision.
Driving Under the Infuence
On July 7, at approximately 12:05 a.m.,
Deputy K. Flerlage responded to the area of
St. Andrews Church Road and Fairgrounds
Road for a motor vehicle accident. Deputy
Flerlage made contact with Christopher Jo-
seph Walker, 31 of Huntington, Maryland.
Walker was determined to be the driver of
one of the vehicles involved in the accident.
Upon contact, Deputy Flerlage observed
Walker to be displaying signs of intoxica-
tion. Walker submitted to standardized feld
sobriety testing which resulted in Walkers
arrest. Walker was arrested and charged on
Maryland Motor Vehicle citations for Driv-
ing While Intoxicated, Driving Under the
Infuence, Negligent Driving and Failure to
Yield Right of Way.

Theft Under $100
On July 8, Deputies responded to the
Food Lion in Callaway, Maryland, for a
theft. Deputy W. Bankhead made contact
with an employee of Food Lion who advised
two female subjects entered the store plac-
ing grocery items in their shopping cart and
some grocery items in their purses. Karen
Nicole Smith, 41 of Lexington Park, Mary-
land and Kristen Nicole Call, 24 of Lexing-
ton Park, Maryland, paid for the grocery
items in the shopping cart. Smith and Call
then passed all points of sale without paying
for the grocery items within their purses.
Smith and Call were arrested and charged
with Theft Under $100.
James Mitchell Carter
18 The County Times
By Tony Perkins
Every July, Americans cel-
ebrate our nation's founding, but
our founders would barely recog-
nize today's America. Freedom,
Alexis de Tocqueville once said,
requires virtue. On June 26, the
U.S. Supreme Court made it clear
that the pillars of both are under
attack. By a single vote, fve un-
elected justices determined that
they know better than God and
struck at the heart of marriage in
America.
Writing for the majority in
the Defense of Marriage Act de-
cision, Justice Anthony Kennedy
insisted that defning marriage as
the union of a man and woman
- as nations have since the be-
ginning of time - is "to impose a
disadvantage, a separate status,
and so a stigma upon all who
enter into same-sex marriages
made lawful by the unques-
tioned authority of the States."
It is one thing, Justice Antonin
Scalia fred back, "for a society
to elect change; it is another for
a court of law to impose change
by adjudging those who oppose
it [are] enemies of the human
race." Chief Justice John Roberts
agreed, writing that the defni-
tion of marriage wasn't driven by
a "sinister motive" but by its "role
and function throughout the his-
tory of civilization."
The Court can declare same-
sex "marriage" a legal right in the
eyes of government, but judges
cannot make it morally right in
the hearts of the people. This is
an institution that carries God's
own signature. Even absent any
faith, the natural order proves
the only successful model for
civilization is natural marriage.
In California, voters already un-
derstood what was at stake. In
two separate referendums, they
fooded the ballots for marriage,
winning a constitutional amend-
ment in 2008 in the largest state
in America. For fve years, the
Left has battled to tear down this
monument to democracy and the
natural family. California Gov-
ernor Jerry Brown, ignoring his
people - and the law - took a page
from President Obama's school
of defance and refused to defend
the amendment in court. Left
without options, the proponents
of Proposition 8 took it upon
themselves to protect it.
The Supreme Court, in a
profoundly disturbing decision,
ruled that these voters lacked
the standing to represent a state
amendment that more than
7,000,000 Californians passed.
The Proposition 8 decision sets a
disturbing precedent for a nation
of sovereign people.
Fortunately, conservative
leaders across our country aren't
about to stand by as the Court
abandons the cornerstone of
American government. In inter-
view after interview, tweet after
tweet, the message echoed from
governor's mansions to congres-
sional foors: we are not giving
up. It started with Congresswom-
an Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.)
and fooded the wires since then.
"No man, not even a Supreme
Court, can undo what a holy God
has instituted." Rep. Tim Huel-
skamp (R-Kans.) vowed to lead
the fght for a Federal Marriage
Amendment. Governor Mike
Pence (R-Ind.) said he would use
today's rulings as motivation to
work even harder for a state mar-
riage amendment.
The Left will say that we
are on the wrong side of history,
but that doesn't matter if we're on
the right side of truth. And the
truth is that the love of a man and
woman, for life, is God's design
for marriage and family. Forty
years ago, many people thought
- as some might today - that the
battle for life was lost. Over time,
our movement and technology
helped to change people's hearts
and minds to a new understand-
ing of the sanctity of the unborn
child. And we will do it again. As
more Americans see and feel the
erosion of religious liberty, of pa-
rental rights, of children's inno-
cence, and of conscience rights,
their opinions will no longer be
swayed by emotions and popular
opinion - but by the reality of the
fundamental harm that same-sex
"marriage" poses to society.
Are these rulings demoral-
izing? Defnitely. But we will not
let a court's defnition of mar-
riage defne us. Someday - years
from now - when law students
are memorizing this date and
its importance in American his-
tory, what will they say about
our movement? That it united to-
gether and changed the conversa-
tion on marriage? That it refused
to quit until it transformed state
and federal laws? Hopefully,
they will say that you and I stood
on truth - and restored marriage
and the Author of marriage to
their rightful place in American
policy.
Tony Perkins is president of
the Family Research Council.
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Why 2014 Could Be the Year of the Senior
A New Dawn for the Defense of Marriage
By Douglas E. Schoen
As we approach summer in Washington, policymak-
ers and pundits alike remain distracted by a host of scan-
dals. The alleged targeting of conservative political groups
by IRS offcials, while relegated to Congressional hearings
and calls for additional investigations (for now), will be red
meat for candidates running in next years midterm elec-
tions. Recent revelations that the NSA has been monitoring
phone calls only adds to the narrative that well likely see
play out in the coming months: government, regardless of
its reach, is increasingly misguided.
However, it would be political malpractice to assume
that fundamental issues - Medicare, the economy, trade,
etc. - will take a backseat to todays scandals. As incumbent
policymakers know well, taking ones eye off these funda-
mental issues (often at the expense of entire voting blocs)
is often a recipe for failure. This is especially relevant for
voters over 65, who are increasingly drifting to the Repub-
lican Party. Taking into account that nearly six in 10 seniors
voted for Mitt Romney (up from half who voted for McCain
2008), its critical that Democrats right the ship before 2014.
By all accounts, 2012 marked a period in which Demo-
crats were inspired by a larger turnout of young and non-
white voters. However, two years earlier, seniors comprised
23 percent of the vote (an increase from 16 percent in 2008).
The youth vote in 2010 was only 11 percent, down from 18
percent in 2008. A fred up senior electorate can easily sway
a close election.
With this idea in mind, a key issue for Republicans and
Democrats will be establishing a permanent trust on Medi-
care. Every American over 65 relies on the program in some
way, and a large swath of Medicare participants have to deal
with a chronic medical condition. Seniors are often afraid of
losing their benefts and having programs they rely on cost
more money or get cut altogether.
Case in point is Medicare Part D, the popular prescrip-
tion drug beneft. This is a program that has been a sterling
success, in a time when confdence in government is reach-
ing all-time lows. Part D is a rare example of a government
program that has consistently cost less year after year than
originally budgeted. To be specifc, it has cost $348 billion
less than original estimates. The Congressional Budget Of-
fce found every one percent increase in prescriptions flled
results in a .20 percent decrease in spending on other Medi-
care services.
Key take-away for seniors: what works in heath care is
likely to be well received heading into next years election.
While Obamacare continues to experience stagnant approv-
al ratings (the latest polls continue to trend downward), its
clear that seniors will gravitate toward public policies that
meet their needs and help to address health care spending.
For both Democrats and Republicans, the good news
is that the senior vote is still gettable. However, a good por-
tion of voters over 65 pay close attention to policy specifcs,
making it more important to ensure that both parties recog-
nize this. Preserving programs that work, while prioritizing
seniors long-term interests, will yield signifcant political
dividends in 2014 and beyond.
Neither side can afford losing them.
Douglas Schoen is a political strategist and author of
Hopelessly Divided: The New Crisis in American Politics
and What it Means for 2012 and Beyond, published by Row-
man & Littlefeld Publishers.
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7/11/2013
Commissioners of Leonardtown
Notice of Annexation Public Hearing
The Leonardtown Mayor and Town Council will hold a
public hearing on Monday, August 12, 2013 at 4:15 p.m. at the
Town Offce, 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD for the
following request for ANNEXATION of the DAVIS OFFICE PARK
23511 Hollywood Road - Tax Map 0032, Parcel 0342, containing 4.5
acres. The purpose of the hearing will be to present the project for public
review and comment. Copies of the annexation documents are available
for review at the Leonardtown Town Offce. The public is invited to
attend and/or send written comments to be received by
August 12, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. to the Commissioners of Leonardtown,
POB 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Special accommodations will be
made for persons with disabilities upon request.
By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator.
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Museum Division Growing
STORY
By Alex Panos
Staff Writer
When St. Clements Island opened its doors for the frst
time in 1975, Kim Cullins was in high school, and one of
three part time workers helping complete typical tasks such
as building exhibits and sweeping foors back when the mu-
seum was housed in a small cottage.
It was really cold [in the museum] in the winter, Cul-
lins, who is now the marketing director, recalled. But those
were the days.
This weekend, a sellout crowd of 800 people will be
listening to a live outdoor jazz concert, during one of the
museums biggest events of the year The Potomac Jazz
and Seafood Festival.
Cullins returned to the museum in the late 1990s on
the board of trustees, this time in an advisory role.
Eventually, she played a major role coordinating the
inaugural seafood and jazz festival in 1999.
The jazz festival began as a small gathering of resi-
dents listening to local talent, with maybe 100 people in at-
tendance, according to Cullins.
Now, 14 years later, we sellout faster than ever, Cul-
lins said, and this year two of the bands are from Los Ange-
les and another is from the state of Ohio.
In fact, Debra Pence, museum division manager for
St. Marys County, says many programs have recently been
growing faster than ever.
The St. Marys County Museum Division, insti-
tuted by the county commissioners, oversees operations
at the St. Clements Island museum, Piney Point Light-
house, and Drayden African American and Charlotte Hall
schoolhouses.
The division holds a number of educational, outreach,
mission-based, exhibits and marketing events.
Pence has noticed museum division events throughout
the county have recently begun selling out faster.
Throughout the year, there are a number of events such
as pirate day at Piney Point Lighthouse, St. Clements Heri-
tage Day or the annual Maryland Day celebration that keep
the schedule packed.
Cullins also wrote a murder mystery story for a themed
dinner party this year.
Theyre getting more than just the jazz festival, Cul-
lins said.
Since the inception [of the museum division], we have
expanded and grown out into the community more, Pence
added. Were not your mom and pop museum anymore.
She continued, Our attendance for events has just in-
creased every single year. We are right at capacity.
After a slight dip in tourism, the museum division is
again working with local hotels to recruit people in for the
weekend.
Weve surprised ourselves, Pence said, noting they
have begun running out of places to park cars. Tourism
appears to be coming back into its own again.
The museums have also had recent success adding
new sponsors the jazz festival is even drawing sponsors
from Washington, DC.
Developing relationships and partnerships with big
sponsors and the St. Marys County Chamber of Commerce
is important to all the museums expanding programs,
Pence explained.
Cullins jazz festival budget, which started with only
local artists, now allows her to hire nationally known talent
to perform helping St. Marys residents hear new artists
and providing her with a chance to discuss the history at St.
Clements Island with tourists.
According to Cullins, 90 to 95 percent of patrons of the
jazz festival come from outside of St. Marys County.
People have signed up for the museums Friends Orga-
nization as well in order to receive the opportunity to pur-
chase jazz fest tickets before the general public.
She said some patrons, who purchased tickets in the
past, ordered them again this year and couldnt even tell her
who was set to play in the lineup.
Cullins says the new facilities and professionalism of
all the museum staff have helped the popularity grow over
the years.
Christina Barbour, site supervisor at St. Clements
museum, and April Havens at Piney Point have played key
roles establishing this atmosphere.
Tom Emery, museum technician, has proven to be cru-
cial to building, maintaining and setting up for just about
every museum function.
Emery, who worked for the federal government for 34
years and came out of retirement to handle most of the prep
work, has noticed operations have gotten smoother over
the last 2 years.
Cullins says it is a team effort from everyone on staff
to show off St. Marys County she has literally picked up
residents and tourists and drove them to tour Piney Point
Lighthouse before.
She believes the connection between people is also
necessary for the museums success one reason why 300
jazz festival tickets were only available by phone order.
The Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival kicks off Sat-
urday, July 13, at noon. Musical performances take place at
3, 5 and 7 p.m. Along with the festival, the museum offers
free boat rides to patrons throughout the day.
We keep it simple, Cullins said of why the jazz fests
popularity has sky-rocketed from the early days. The food
and the music.
A previous years Jazz Festival
St. Clements Island Heritage Day
Childrens Day, held annually in August.
Pirate Day at the Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum and Park, held an-
nually in July
Photos by Kim Cullins - SMC Museum Division
21 The County Times
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During a one-inch rainstorm, more
than 750 gallons of water fall on 1,200
square feet (about half the space of
ground covered by the average Ameri-
can house). All of that water moves rap-
idly into storm drains, saturates lawns,
and heads for the Bay and its tributar-
ies. Rain gardens are gaining popularity
as a way to control stormwater runoff
on residential properties. A rain garden
is more than just a bed of pretty plants;
properly sized and installed, it can col-
lect and flter large quantities of water.
This helps keep pollutants such as
fertilizers, motor oil, and heavy metals
out of our streams, and saves time
and money that may otherwise be
spent watering a lawn or fowers. The
difference between a traditional garden
and a rain garden lies underground and
in the plant selection. A rain garden is
positioned slightly down slope of a gut-
ter in order to catch the rainwater. The
ground is dug to a depth of about 6-12
inches and reflled about halfway with a
mixture of topsoil and organic mate-
rial, compost, or shredded leaves and
sand. If heavy clay soils are present,
other techniques (such as vertical cores
of gravel) may be needed. To receive
more information on soils types, visit
the web soil survey found at:
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Rain gardens are generally best situ-
ated in sunny locations, and the plants
that thrive in them prefer full to partial
sun. Plants selected for rain gardens
must tolerate drought as well as peri-
odic fooding. Luckily, many attractive
native plants ft these requirements. A
two- to three-inch layer of mulch keeps
the plants moist and provides additional
fltration.
Tips for Planting a
Rain Garden
Pick the location: Sunny areas where
the land slopes slightly away from the
house are best.
Determine size: Measure the area of
roof that will drain to the downspout.
The garden should be about 20% of
the size of the area to be drained.
Keep your distance: Plant the rain
garden at least 15 feet away from the
house.
Dont fear the mosquitoes: Their lar-
vae take seven to ten days to mature.
A well-designed rain garden should
drain in three days or less. It will also
attract predators such as birds, toads,
and dragonfies to keep bugs at bay.
Choose native plants with large root
systems: They are generally best
suited to the rain garden environment.
Where to get help with
RAIN GARDENS &
NATIVE PLANTS
Rain Gardens, a how-to manual
for homeowners,
lowimpactdevelopment.org
Adkins Arboretum, 410-634-2847, or
adkinsarboretum.org
Wentworth Nursery, Inc. 301-373-9245
or wentworthnursery.com
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Priest Leaves to
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Fr. Brian Sanderfoot has only been
the priest at St. Francis Xavier parish in
Newtowne Neck for about two years but
he is already leaving to take a new posi-
tion in the Washington suburbs.
But his parishioners would not let
him go without a fond farewell this past
Sunday; about 200 people showed up on
the church grounds for a celebration of
his short term of service there.
The church hall was packed with
people and food.
At St. Francis Xavier we have al-
ways have happy surprises, Sanderfoot
said as he looked out at the crowd.
His going away party attracted pa-
rishioners who were active and even
some who hadnt been in a long time.
Its more or less a type of reunion,
Sanderfoot said.
Sanderfoots time in St. Marys
County has been an eventful one. He has
lead his parish through the closing of the
near by park for more than a year as au-
thorities worked to clear it of World War
II era munitions that continued to wash
up on shore.
Most recently he has worked with
archaeologists on tracking down the ex-
act position of the frst Catholic chapel
on the neck built back in 1662 by the
community.
The archaeologists just found an
original post hole of the frst chapel in
the graveyard about one-third mile north
of where St. Francis Xavier Church now
sits.
At St. Francis Xavier we have liv-
ing history, Sanderfoot said. Its un-
usual to have an institution that old.
We have something special.
Monday was Sanderfoots last day
serving in St. Marys County and he said
he would have fond memories.
St. Marys County is a special
place, Sanderfoot said. Its connected
to the past but its still vibrant.
Bob Schaller, parishioner and mas-
ter of ceremonies, said Sanderfoot had
done much to reinvigorate the church by
cutting mass times to better grab peo-
ples attention and taking the churchs
fagging fnancial situation in hand.
Sanderfoot even took it upon him-
self to cook for church events and make
some repairs to aging facilities.
He defnitely enlivened things,
Schaller said. This guy is a roll-up-
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AECS Burton G. Brooks, 62
Ask The Chief
was one of Burts fa-
vorite mottos followed
by Of Course It Can
when told something
couldnt be done. Very
often in his early mili-
tary career when told
something couldnt
be done, hed shoot back the remark Of
course it can, lets go ask the Chief. And
then he became one, achieving the Rank
of E-8 Senior Chief. Which was one of
his proudest moments during his 26-year
career with the U.S. Navy spanning from
1968 - 1994. He passed away June 23.
Burt carried that motto with him
thru out his military and civilian work-
ing careers. After gaining employment
with BAE Systems following his military
retirement in 1994 he joined the world of
civilian government service in 1998 as an
Information Technology Manager where
he was a key founder in the establishment
of the Navys Automatic Identifcation
Technology Laboratory which served all
of DoD and Federal agencies in doing
business better with barcodes and RFID
tags. His projects were varied and diverse
but success and quality was a common
theme. Among his largest projects as a
Certifed Property Manager, he led a na-
tional inventory and validation of all air-
port assets owned by TSA, developed a
system for tracking those assets and co-
ordinated the training for over 600 users.
Burt expanded this expertise and sup-
port to the Department of Homeland Secu-
ritys (DHS) Customs and Border Protec-
tion (CBP) where he led a team in support
of their asset management as well as their
engineering requirements for communi-
cations and sensor systems located along
the United States Southern and Northern
Borders. In 2011 he was promoted to a
government technical High Grade posi-
tion and became the Integrated Commu-
nications and Information Systems Divi-
sions Sensor Systems Technology Team
Lead. In this position, he supported the
DHS CBP by developing an In-Service
Engineering and Software Support Activ-
ity. He recently received a Career Service
Award for his 40+ years of dedicated ser-
vices to the United States Navy and to the
Government of The United States.
Burts lifetime interests were many
but his most cherished interests included
his affliation with the U.S. Navy Chief
Petty Offcers Association, his eight years
of Scuba diving the Hawaiian waters with
his wife Brenda during their 11-year Naval
tour in Hawaii, his yearly Scuba Diving
Trip to the Cayman Islands with friends
from work, fshing in St. Marys Lake and
mostly his lifelong love of the motorcy-
cling community. From 1993 he and his
wife enjoyed memberships with Honolu-
lu Hawaii Harley Owners Group (where
they helped establish the frst Hawaii State
Motorcycle Rally), Street Bikers United
Hawaii (where they frst became involved
in the Toys-For-Tots Christmas Runs),
Annapolis Harley Owners Group and,
his most recent and most cherished mem-
bership, with the Raging Goats Veteran
Chief Petty Offcer Motorcycle Club.
Burt often remarked to friends that
his most valuable possession in life was
his wife Brenda, with whom he cherished
his 43-year long love affair with.
A good man left this earth the day
Burt Transitioned to Gods House to
live and if you ever fnd yourself standing
at Heavens Door unsure of which path to
take just: Ask The Chief. Hell be wait-
ing there to show you the way!
Born in Warren, Ohio on Aug. 25,
1950 to George W. Brooks and Ruth
Mease Brooks, now deceased, Burt is sur-
vived by his wife Brenda W. Brooks of
Great Mills, Md., his Sister Jodie Hunter
and her husband Tom of Eustis, Fla., and
many, many brother-in-laws, sister-in-
laws, nieces, nephews and friends both
in Maryland and Florida. A memorial
service will be held at a later date in Ar-
lington National Cemetery. Arrangements
provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Fu-
neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Contributions can be made to: Hos-
pice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonard-
town, Md. 20653
Shirley Louise Wood, 79
Shirley Louise
Wood, 79, of Mechan-
icsville, Md. passed
away on July 4 at Hos-
pice House in Calla-
way. Born on July 13,
1933 in Leonardtown,
she was the daughter
of the late Ambrose
and Lillian Wood.
Shirley was the loving wife of William
Howard Wood, Jr. whom she married on
April 26, 1952 in Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, and
who preceded her in death on March 24,
1998. Shirley is survived by her children;
Mike Wood (Robin), Jeff Wood, Brenda
Dale (Steve), and Amy Wood (Bruce) all
of Mechanicsville, four grandchildren;
Crystal Sweger of Chula Vista, Calif.,
Kelly Rolfe of Linthicum, Md., Kevin
Dale of Lusby, Md., and step grandchild
Marcus Windsor of Mechanicsville, Md.,
three great grandchildren; Gavin Rolfe,
Garret Rolfe, and Kaelynn Sweger, and
sister Margaret Peggy Schindler of
Mechanicsville, Md. Her brother Am-
brose Sonny Wood preceded Shirley in
death. Wood graduated from St. Marys
Academy in 1951, and was a lifelong
resident of St. Marys County. She was
a Bookkeeper for the family owned busi-
ness Woods Paint Center for 31 years,
retiring in 1998, and was a homemaker.
She was a huge Baltimore Orioles fan,
and enjoyed cooking, gardening, crochet-
ing, playing bingo, and spending time
with family. Family will receive friends
on July 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers
recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gar-
diner Funeral in Leonardtown. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
July 12 in Immaculate Conception Cath-
olic Church, Mechanicsville with Father
David Wells offciating. Interment will
follow in Charles Memorial Gardens,
Leonardtown. Pallbearers will be; Kevin
Dale, Jay Wood, Kevin Wood, Timothy
Schindler, Christopher Schindler, and
John Leon. In lieu of fowers donation
may be made to Hospice House of St.
Marys P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, Md.
20650.
Michael Wathen, 55
Michael Wathen,
55, of Mechanicsville,
Md., passed away on
July 4, in Mechanic-
sville, Md. Born on
June 8, 1958 in Leon-
ardtown, Md., he was
the son of the late
James Leroy and Lou-
ise Elizabeth Morgan
Wathen.
His siblings; Margaret Ann Wathen
Morgan of Mechanicsville, Md., Johnny
Wathen of Bowie, Md., and Debra Gatton
of Hollywood, Md,. survive Michael.
His sister Gwenette Wathen preced-
ed him in death.
Michael enjoyed spending time
with family, and friends, volunteering
at Mount Zion United Methodist Church
in Mechanicsville, Md., he was a fan of
the Baltimore Orioles, and Washington
Redskins.
The family received friends on
Wednesday, July 10, from 5 to 6 p.m. in
the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home,
Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service
followed at 6 p.m. with Deacon Bill Nick-
erson offciating. Interment was private.
Arrangements provided by the Mat-
tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonar-
dtown, Md.
Mary Ann Esperancilla, 93
Mary Ann Espe-
rancilla of La Plata,
Md. passed away July
6, at the age of 93.
Mary loved to
occupy her time with
reading, doing word
search puzzles and
playing with her pets.
She enjoyed spend-
ing time with her family, especially her
grandchildren. She contributed a lot of
her time to some of the local charities as
well as spending time and helping the el-
derly. Mary was proud to say she was an
American and was very patriotic to her
country.
Her husband Irineo preceded Mary
in death.
Her son Lorenzo Senires Jr. and wife
Louise, daughter Ann Paje and many
grandchildren and great grandchildren
survive her.
A visitation will be held at Huntt
Funeral Home, Waldorf, Maryland on
Thursday July 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. The
funeral service will held at Huntt Funeral
Home on Friday July 12, at 10 a.m.. Buri-
al to follow service at Trinity Memorial
Gardens Waldorf, Md.
In lieu of fowers donations may
be made to CCNRC Family of Care at
10200 La Plata Road LaPlata, Md. 20646.
ATTN: Unit 300.
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Jack F. Schroth, 60
Jack F. Schroth, 60
of Bryans Road, Md,
passed away peacefully,
surrounded by his fam-
ily on July 5. He was
born in Washington, DC
on February 5, 1953.
Jack was the be-
loved husband of Debbie
Schroth for 37 years; lov-
ing father of Jaclyn Dresch (John) and Lauryn
Norman (Steve); proud grandfather of Ava,
Aubrie and Austin Dresch. His mother, Betty
Newman, sisters, Sharon Shields, Trisha
Patton, brothers, Kenny, Jimmy and Wayne
Newman and father and mother-in-law, Jim
and Bobbie Reese, also survive him.
His father, William Schroth, stepfather,
Lee Newman, sister, Jean Brooks and grand-
daughter, Kenley Norman, preceded him in
death.
Jacks most treasured activity was
spending time with his family. He enjoyed
history as well as following current events
and professional sports. Jack possessed a
quick wit, and great sense of humor, and was
a kind man, generous to all he met.
Family and friends will be received
at Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, 211 St.
Marys Ave., La Plata, Md. on July 10, from
6 to 8 p.m. Jacks Life Celebration will be
held on Thursday, July 11, 11 a.m. (visita-
tion beginning at 10 a.m.) at Calvary Gospel
Church, Waldorf, Md. Interment will follow
to Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Md.
Pallbearers will be Kenny Newman,
Wayne Miller, Doug Miller, Randy Bowie,
Roger Willis and Jake Weisman.
Memorial contributions may be made
to: Calvary Gospel Church, 11150 Berry Rd.
Waldorf, Md. 20603.
Arrangements provided by Arehart-
Echols Funeral Home.
Michael Leroy Johnson, 34
Johnson, Michael
Leroy, Jr. Boobie (Age
34) of Waldorf, Md.
On Thursday, July
4, at the University of
Maryland Charles Re-
gional Medical Center
in La Plata, Maryland,
Michael Leroy Johnson,
Jr. more affectionately
called Boobie transitioned to eternal life.
Viewing, 9 a.m. until time of Service,
11 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, in the Chapel of
Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livings-
ton Road, Indian Head, Maryland. Interment,
Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, Md.
Arrangements provided by Thornton
Funeral Home.
William Eckloff Sr., 81
William Eckloff,
Sr., 81, of Hollywood,
Md., died June 29, at
MedStar St. Marys Hos-
pital in Leonardtown,
Md.
Born January 17,
1932, in Washington,
D.C., he was the son of
the late Earl Eckloff and
Ethel Sweeney.
William was the owner of Melvins
Roofng Company, Inc for over thirty years
until his retirement. He enjoyed camping,
fshing, boating, and crabbing. He was an
avid Redskin fan. He had a passion for cook-
ing, and made many delicious meals.
His wife, Patricia Ann Eckloff of Leon-
ardtown, Md.; his children, Karen Eckloff
of Hollywood, Md., Sandy Eckloff of Wal-
dorf, Md., and William Eckloff, Jr. (Tracy)
of Lexington Park, Md.; 18 grandchildren
and 15 great grandchildren survive him. His
children, Jerry Eckloff, Darlene Eckloff,
and Robert Eckloff and his siblings, Melvin
Eckloff, Marie Eckloff, Viola Eckloff, Joe
Eckloff, and Skippy Eckloff preceded him in
death.
Family received friends on Monday,
July 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Brinsfeld
Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road,
Leonardtown, Md. A prayer service will be
held at 12 noon celebrated by Reverend Jo-
seph Orlando. Interment will follow at Trinity
Memorial Gardens in Waldorf, Md.
Arrangements by the Brinsfeld Funeral
Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Nancy L. DeJongh, 88
Nancy L. de-
Jongh, 88, of Solo-
mons died June 26,
at Calvert Memo-
rial Hospital in Prince
Frederick.
She was born
July 6, 1924, in Capon
Bridge, West Virgin-
ia, to Cutis and Eula
(Strother) Spaid.
She was a retired supervisor for the
C & P Telephone Company. She came
down the hill to Washington, D.C. to
support the war effort in 1942 starting as
a switch board operator at the Pentagon.
After being divorced very early in her
marriage, she became a single mother,
long before it was prevalent, and devoted
much of her life to raising her only child
and friend, Barbara.
She was a life member of the Tele-
phone Pioneers of America. She was
always an active member of the Presby-
terian Church wherever she was living.
She enjoyed traveling but most of all she
enjoyed her large family.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; sister, Alfretta Warren; brother,
Glen Spaid; grandson, Kelly OBrien;
long time friend Michael Chaney; and
her beloved Yorkys Lady and Muffn.
She is survived by her daughter,
Barbara ONeal and her husband, Pat-
rick, of Asbury-Solomons; sisters, Ruth
Cheshire, Una Mae Yeakle, Betty Par-
kinson; half-brothers, Garland Spaid
and Junior Spaid; grand daughter-in-law,
June Hass and many nieces, nephews and
their families.
A celebration of life was held at 2
p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Asbury-Sol-
omons Auditorium with the Rev. Charles
Harrell and Meredith Syler offciating.
In lieu of fowers the family requests
that donations be made to the Asbury
Solomons Island Benevolent Care Fund,
11100 Asbury Cr. Solomons, Md. 20688
or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements provided by Lee Fu-
neral Home.
William Sherman Bill
OBerry, Jr., 72
William Sherman
Bill OBerry, Jr.,
72 lifelong resident
of Solomons, died at
his home on July 3.
He was born October
24, 1940 in Calvert
County, to William
Sherman OBerry
and Katherine Cluff
Kitty OBerry. He was raised in
Solomons and graduated from Calvert
High School in 1958. He attended the
University of Maryland for 2 years.
Bill started work as an outboard
motor mechanic at the family business,
OBerry Marine Service while still in
high school. After graduation, he con-
tinued working at OBerry Marine, and
his love of cars began. He worked on
his 57 Chevy Knight Shifter at the
family business and began racing it at
Aquasco Speedway. His passion for
automobiles and racing continued his
entire life, drag racing and circle track
being his favorite.
He joined the Teamsters Union and
was a heavy equipment operator/diesel
mechanic.
He usually worked nights, which
enabled him to devote more time to
working on his race car and his friends
that raced. He raced nationwide with
Larry Kopp and also raced with Ron-
ald Poore and Kenny Keir. In 1991,
he started working for Henry Guyther
at Henrys Engineering as a hi-perfor-
mance hose and ftting specialist. He
remained involved with racing through
his many old friends and new alike.
He created WSO Research to help
friends and clients with racing needs
and was consulted up until the time
of his passing. His vast knowledge of
racing/engines will never be replaced
or replicated. His love of Hot Rods
kept him at car shows near and far. Bill
still met with a large group of his high
school buddies for lunch.
Bill was predeceased by his par-
ents and his brother, Philip C. OBerry.
He is survived by his nieces Shawne L.
OBerry of Great Mills, and Shayna C.
OBerry of Clinton, Md., and devoted
companion Carolyn Fike Schindler of
Solomons,Md. Honorary Pallbearers
are Kenny Keir, Adam Keir, Tommy
Carroll, J.W. Langley, James Buddy
Gott, Harold Denton and Henry Guy-
ther, and R. Howard Pouncey. Visita-
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neral Home, Lusby, Maryland, from 12
p.m. to 1 p.m. with services at 1 p.m.
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Sp rts
IHRA Sportsman
Racing at MIR
Blue Crabs Break New
Attendance Record
This weekend on July 12 to 14 is
the 12th annual IHRA Summit Rac-
ing Pro Am Tour presented by Amsoil.
This 1/4 mile IHRA division one points
race is a Double Header and features
complete qualifying and eliminations
both Saturday and Sunday. See all the
IHRA sportsman classes from Stock
Eliminator to the 200mph Top Sports-
man and Top Dragster classes. In addi-
tion to the IHRA Pro Am Tour, the full
Speed Unlimited ET Series with Top
ET, Mod ET, Motorcycle, and Junior
Dragster will also be run on Saturday
evening. The schedule for the IHRA Pro Am Tour is as follows: Friday is a racer move in day with
gates opening at 10am with a racer test session Friday night from 4pm to 9pm. On Saturday gates
open at 7:30am with time trials and qualifying starting at 9am and Pro Am eliminations starting
after the second time trial. Time runs for the Speed Unlimited ET Series will start at 4pm and
eliminations will start at 7pm. On Sunday gates will open at 8am with 1 round of qualifying and
immediately followed by 1st round eliminations. Admission for the event is $20 for Friday or Sun-
day and $25 for Saturday or a weekend pass is $40. Children 6 to 11 are $5 per day. General parking
is free, and pit side parking is $10.
For more info on these events, visit MIRs web site at mirdrag.com or call 301-884-RACE.
By Ronald N. Guy Jr.
Contributing Writer
Paul Simons song Mrs. Robinson in-
cluded the iconic verse, Where have you gone
Joe DiMaggio?/A nation turns its lonely eyes to
you. Simons words were meant as a sincere,
although melancholy tribute to an extremely
private and regal sports hero the kind who
now gets consumed and distorted by the hyper-
consumption of modern pop culture. The song
was released in 1968, 17 years after DiMag-
gio retired, but it was still Joltin Joe who left
Simon nostalgic for the way things used to be
and understandably so. Before World War
II, DiMaggio embodied the hope of Yankees fans in the post-Babe Ruth
and Lou Gehrig era (no pressure, Joe). In 1941, DiMaggios remarkable
56-game hitting streak became a daily, national respite from the escalat-
ing war in Europe. And when he returned from military service for the
1946 season, it was DiMaggio and the great game of baseball that helped
a nation heal.
DiMaggio, as Simon immortalized, handled these enormous pres-
sures during and after his career with incomparable grace. Still, at times
he must have longed to escape the expectations of others and to be an
anonymous ball player or an average Joe strolling the streets of New
York. It is a feeling he rarely, if ever knew after debuting with the Yan-
kees in 1936 ironically a year with great sports signifcance across the
pond.
Every June tennis best gather at the All England Club for perhaps
the sports most prestigious tournament: The Wimbledon Championships.
Each edition of Wimbledon renews Great Britains desperation for one of
its boys to win their tennis national title. For the record, Fred Perry was
the last British man to win Wimbledon in - you guessed it - 1936. The
years since - all 77 of them have made a Wimbledon championship a
national obsession. Tim Henman, a highly ranked player in the late 90s
and early 2000s got close to exorcising Great Britains curse, but lost in
the semifnals 4 times. Great Britain has now turned its lonely eyes
to Andy Murray, its latest would-be hero. Murray, ranked second in the
world, has been steadily ascending at Wimbledon, reaching the semifnals
in 2009-11 and losing a heartbreaking fnal in 2012.
Murrays talent and heavy firtations with ending Great Britains
drought have created a surreal aura around his Wimbledon matches. The
collective anxiety is apparent (even through a T.V screen 3,000 miles
away). The crowd gasps whenever his shots near an out of bounds line
and groans when he loses points. They watch his matches through their
fngers and with the look of someone in both emotional pain and on the
verge of vomiting. Murray, too, bears the weight of a nation. He appears
mentally distressed and physically uncomfortable. Its an altogether ex-
cruciating exercise. An American sports synonym might be the scene
from Wrigley Field whenever the Cubs threaten to win their frst World
Series since 1908.
And so it was as Murray fought his way into the 2013 Wimbledon
fnal. This time, though, he successfully carried a nations hopes and de-
feated Novak Djokovic to claim Great Britains frst mens singles title at
Wimbledon since Joe DiMaggio was a rookie. A nations worth of lonely,
lowly and desperate eyes erupted in jubilation. For Murray, joy was cer-
tainly present and will swell over time, but his overwhelming emotion
appeared to be relief that it was over and that he escaped last years
agony. He couldnt possibly have enjoyed being in that moment or play-
ing Wimbledon at all. It wasnt about him; it was about delivering what a
transfxed nation wanted most.
This is no ones fault, of course. The British shouldnt be criticized
for their national pride. Murray cant be blamed for his nationality or his
tennis acumen and he couldnt have fathomed inheriting a national initia-
tive when he frst grabbed a racket. Nevertheless, the visual of a weary
Murray at Centre Court is a reminder that our goals and life-decisions
must be, whenever possible, our own. Altering ones personal paths to
satisfy the expectations others will temper the thrill garnered from any
victory and leave us mostly relieved that we made someone else smile.
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A View From The
The Relief Of Victory
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs and
Regency Furniture Stadium broke a new at-
tendance record. Thursdays July 4 paid at-
tendance of 8,213 at the ballpark surpassed
the previous record held on April 30, 2010s
Opening Day when 8,126 fans flled the
stadium.
We set out to make our All-Star season
the best in franchise history and with the help
of our community it is shaping up to be just
that. The great thing about that is there is
plenty more fun ahead as we are only half way
through the season, said Blue Crabs general
manager Patrick Day.
From being named host of the 2013 At-
lantic League All-Star Game to clinching
their ffth consecutive postseason berth after
being crowned the frst half Liberty Division
Champions, the Blue Crabs have been abuzz
in Southern Maryland. The All-Star season
has opened the doors for various new busi-
ness relationships with the Blue Crabs and
the community, as well as continuing to grow
and further partnerships with those who have
already teamed-up with the organization.
This seasons success has been evident on the
feld too as their fve-year streak of making
the playoffs is the longest active streak in the
Atlantic League. Seven players from South-
ern Marylands roster were also named to the
Liberty Division lineup in this years All-Star
Game.
The Blue Crabs organization looks to
transform the All-Star game into a 48-hour
celebration flled with two days of non-stop
fun, which will begin on Tuesday, July 9,
when the circus comes to town! As part of the
All-Star Celebration presented by Turkey Hill,
Circurious, a 90-minute cirque show will
welcome the Atlantic League to the Southern
Maryland community. With gates opening at
6:30 p.m., fans will have a chance to mingle
with the Blue Crabs and the rest of the Atlan-
tic League All-Stars and team mascots in true
circus style - set with singers, dancers, contor-
tionists, aerialists, acrobats and carnival fare,
while Bobby McKeys Dueling Piano Bar pro-
vides a musical twist.
The following day, Wednesday, July 10,
will pick-up right where Tuesdays fun left off
as Regency Furniture Stadium takes host to
the Atlantic League All-Star Game presented
by the communities of St. Charles. To start
the excitement Backyard Amusements, LLC,
will host a pre-game block party, providing a
clown, face painter, dunk tank and infatables.
Bands are set to perform before and after the
event and national performing acts are slated
to appear. The Blue Crabs will wrap-up the
festivities with the biggest freworks and laser
light show in franchise history as the Sam
Grow Band plays alongside to cap off the
weeks events.
The 48-hours of fun will feature some-
thing for the whole family, whatever age they
may be. Tickets are still available for both
events, but going extremely fast. Tickets are
just $15 for the celebration and $15 for the
game itself. Fans can purchase tickets by log-
ging onto www.SOMDbluecrabs.com, by
calling 301-638-9788, or by stopping by the
Regency Furniture Stadium Box Offce lo-
cated at 11765 St. Linus Drive.
Red, White And Blue Crabs Celebration
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Laura Joyce
Contributing Writer

Last week I celebrated Birthday 49.2 (Ive decided that
from this birthday forward, Im just going to be an upgrad-
ed version of myself each year, like the old Dos operating
system, since I cant quite wrap my head around how 50
ffty!arrived so rapidly). This year I had the best birthday
gift yet: the boys and I spent an evening playing Pictionary
together. There were gifts to unwrap, but it was the time
together that Ill always remember. There was laughter, lots
of it, andof course, because I cant help myselfI cried
at the homemade card they gave me. They gleefully high-
fved each other as soon as they spied the tears starting,
since their guiding goal with every card and gift seems to be
whether it makes me cry (its hardly a challengeIve been
known to cry at television commercialsbut they enjoy it).
One of my gifts was a new writing journal, and it took
me back in time to when I was a little girl. My grandmother
gave me the same birthday present every year. Since she
lived in a small Florida town that was 24 hours away by
car back then, we didnt see her often, but each year in
early July, a package would arrive in the mail, brightly
wrapped and taped up so thoroughly that youd think it con-
tained state secrets. Id have to shred the paper to get to the
brand new diary that was always inside (Grandma wasnt
the worlds best gift-wrapper; she also couldnt cookshe
could even ruin carryout, somehowand she didnt knit, or
sew, or coo at newborn babies. But, she more than made up
for any absence of predictable grandmotherly qualities by
her habit of racing off into the night in her orange VW bug,
her tires squealing in her hurry to arrive at crime scenes
and accident sites early enough to be the frst reporter there,
with a scoop in the offng). At frst shed been assigned to
the Society Pageit was the only beat female newspaper
reporters were given back in the 1940sbut she just kept
showing up at the fres and shootings and crashes that fasci-
nated her, until fnally her editor accepted the inevitable and
put her on the crime beat.
Given her love for writing its no surprise that my
grandmother encouraged me to write, too. She joked that
her blood ran black and white, like the inky newsprint
that covered her beloved broadsheet, the Daily Commer-
cial. Even after she retired from the crime beat, she never
stopped monitoring the police scanner; in the last few years
of her life she was bedridden, and her bedroom sounded
like a busy reporters bullpen, with an oxygen tank whoosh-
ing in and out while the scanner crackled and beeped on a
little table beside her bed. She also never stopped writing
she fnally stopped covering crime, but she was a columnist
for the Commercial for years.
In those last years Id fy down to see her as often as I
could, and no matter how tired she was, no matter how ill,
she was always at work on a new column, always fretting
about getting her column in before the paper was put to
bed, in journalism lingo. Since she couldnt sit up at her
ancient Royal typewriter anymore, shed dictate her column
to me; Id type it up and tape it to the outside of the screen
door, and her editor would pick it up during the night. You
probably wouldnt fnd an editor at the New York Times col-
lecting columns taped to doors in the dead of night, but this
wasnt New York. It was a small town, and her readers ex-
pected a column.
The next day, there it would be, black ink on the grey-
white newsprint. I never stopped feeling a sense of won-
der at the way her thoughts magically traveled out into the
world, even if that world was a tiny town just like a thou-
sand others. People would call or write to say that her words
had made them laugh, or cry: she had connected with them,
touched them in some way.
That magic is part of what keeps me writing. Those
diaries, with their beautiful blank pages asking to be flled
with words, were the gift that encouraged my love for writ-
ing, but the true gift, all along, was showing me by her ex-
ample that the clich is true: when you love what you do,
youll never work a day in your life.
I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at
thewordtech@md.metrocast.net if you have comments
or questions about the column.
The Gift of Words
Make an herb garden using plastic bottles
Come to the Loffer Senior Activity Center
on Friday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m. for a recycling
and gardening project. How green is that? A
$5 fee covers the costs including bottles, herbs
and soil. To sign up for this class call 301-737-
5670, ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk by
Wednesday, July 17.
Show-stopping Sensation
Terry Marsh will perform Big Band and
Broadway songs in the styles of Lena Horne, Bil-
lie Holiday and Judy Garland, along with Patsy
Cline--light jazz, swing music and tunes from
the 50s at the Northern Senior Activity Center.
Join us on July 29 at 10:30 a.m. for this special
event. There is a $4 special event fee and sign
up is required by Friday, July 26. You will also
need to reserve your pork roast lunch; the cost is
additional and is by donation for seniors 60 and
older, $6 for others. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1001
for more information.
Pain Management
Senior Matters is a group that meets bi-
monthly at the Northern Senior Activity Center
in Charlotte Hall. The group meets on the frst
and third Tuesday of every month from 10:45
a.m. -11:45 a.m. This informational group brings
people together to discuss topics that are perti-
nent to seniors living in Southern Maryland. Se-
nior Matters explores topics relating to health
and well-being, helping seniors to live active,
productive lives. The topic for July 16 session is
pain management. During this session, partici-
pants will learn different ways to manage both
chronic and acute pain. Local resources will
be provided including information on both tra-
ditional and non-traditional approaches to pain
management. The group is a wonderful oppor-
tunity for seniors to meet others who experience
similar challenges. Call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001
for more information.
Treasure Troves
Whatever it is that you treasure--share the
history behind it and fnd out about the hidden
story of others treasure troves. It may be a col-
lection that you have (and would never want to
part with), favorite photos, a family heirloom,
a gift from someone special. Meet in the social
room/library of the Northern Senior Activity
Center on Thursday, July 18 at 10:45 a.m. for a
cozy get together and share your experiences
and why your treasure trove is so important
to you. Call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 for more
information.
SENIOR LIVING
St. Marys Department of Aging
Programs and Activities
Lofer Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652
Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001
Visit the Department of Agings website at
www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
On Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the SoMD Se-
nior Housing and Service Provider Networking Group and the St.
Marys Department of Aging will host a free Senior Housing Expo
at the Northern Senior Center located at 29655 Charlotte Hall Road,
Charlotte Hall, MD. This event will showcase exhibitors from the
SoMD Senior Housing Networking Group as well as representatives
from the Departments of Aging and Housing Authorities from the tri-
county area who will be on hand to provide information and answer
questions.
Attendees can visit with representatives from the different fa-
cilities and agencies to get the latest information on housing options
available for those 55 and older in the tri-county area. Exhibitors will
include: Morningside House of St. Charles, Cedar Lane Senior Liv-
ing Community, Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, The Hermitage at
St. Johns Creek, Fenwick Landing Senior Care Community, CCNRC
Family of Care, Victory Woods, Southwinds Active Adult Communi-
ty, The Villages at Wildewood, Autumn Assisted Living, St. Marys
Nursing Center and representatives from the Department of Aging
and/or Housing Authority from Charles and St. Marys Counties.
The frst 200 attendees will receive a gift bag upon arrival.
Attendees will also enjoy refreshments (beginning at 11:30), guest
speakers and can register to win door prizes including a 32 Flat Pan-
el Television. Those who bring a non-perishable food donation for the
Southern Maryland Food Bank will be entered into a separate special
drawing for additional prizes.
This FREE event is open to anyone interested in learning about
senior living options and is made possible through sponsors including
MedStar St. Marys Hospital, UM Charles Regional Medical Center,
Southern Maryland Oil, Unity Titles Services, LLC and, Delegate
John Wood. For more information on the Housing Expo please con-
tact: Janice Pruett at Cedar Lane Apartments, phone 301.475.8966
ext. 32, email: jpruett@cedarlaneapts.com or Pam Chicchirichi at
Fenwick Landing Adult Medical Day Care, phone 301-638-4100,
email: pam@seniornetwork.org.
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By Alex Panos
Staff Writer
The Newtowne Players will be hosting
auditions this weekend for their upcoming
performance of Dracula.
The players are seeking six men and
two women, says Dawn Weber of the New-
towne Players, and the male positions can be
flled using a variety of ages.
The women roles must be played by
young adults, Weber explained, and one
character could possibly be middle-aged.
Among the roles needed to be flled are
Dracula, a mysterious, polished and distin-
guished man; Harker, a direct, explosive and
incisive person; Van Helsing, a nervous and
alert individual; and Lucy, a young beautiful
lady who walks with some diffculty.
Weber encourages all people interested
to come out to the auditions, adding the best
tool to bring is the willingness to try new
things.
I will be interested in seeing how the
characters look and interact with one anoth-
er, Weber said.
Even if they do not get the part, she said
it is a great way to practice skills and make
frst contact with the organization.
I am very excited about the possibili-
ties of this production, Weber said. There
are quite a number of special efforts and
technical aspects that make it challenging
and interesting for both the participants and
the audience.
Auditions will be held from 1-3 p.m. on
July 14, and July 17 from 6-8 p.m.
All auditions will be cold readings
from the script, and be held at Three Notch
Theatre.
The show will be held from October 25
to November 10.
Call 301-863-0396 for more
information.
The Maryland State Park Advisory Commission, Friends of Maryland State Parks, and
the Greenwell Foundation hosted a visit by Joseph P. Gill, the newly-appointed Secretary
of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources on Monday, July 1, 2013, at Greenwell
State Park in Hollywood.
From left, Greenwell Foundation Executive Director Jolanda Campbell, DNR Secretary Joseph P. Gill,
Greenwell Foundation Board of Trustees member Kay Duvall, Greenwell Foundation Board of Trustees
member Joshua Brewster, and Greenwell Foundation Board of Trustees President Joseph Anderson.
30 The County Times
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) today
presented MedStar St. Marys Hospital with a two-year,
$112,424 grant to support the 2012 expansion of the hos-
pitals mobile primary care services to uninsured and
underinsured patients in St. Marys County. The Med-
Star St. Marys Get Connected to Health Mobile Clinic
provides basic healthcare treatment to underserved ar-
eas of St. Marys County -- areas that may otherwise go
without needed health care.
With the CareFirst grant, MedStar St. Marys was
able to hire a certifed full-time nurse practitioner to
care for some of the regions most vulnerable patients.
Previously, the program had limited part-time hours
due in part to a lack of funding. The mobile health pro-
gram has concentrated its services in Lexington Park,
the most populated area of St. Marys County and a
health professional shortage area. The mobile health
program is also offered one day per week in Charlotte
Hall. Countywide, the U.S. Census Bureau reports
8,700 uninsured patients in St. Marys County, an in-
crease of 45 percent since 2008.
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown recently designated St.
Marys County as a Health Enterprise Zone, in which
the county will receive additional grant funding to ad-
dress health disparities in the region.
Thanks largely to grant funding awarded by
CareFirst, the Get Connected to Health program ex-
panded its services in 2012, said Joan Gelrud, Vice
President, MedStar St. Marys Hospital. During that
time, the outreach service experienced a 52 percent
increase in uninsured patients accessing care from the
previous year. Clearly, the need for primary care servic-
es in the greater Lexington Park area remains. Thanks
to grant funding from CareFirst, we are helping to close
the gap.
We are proud to support MedStar St. Marys
Hospital and its efforts to provide primary care services
to the regions most vulnerable residents, said Maria
Harris Tildon, CareFirst Senior Vice President of Public
Policy and Community Affairs. We believe that hav-
ing access to quality primary care is essential to living a
healthy and active lifestyle.
The Get Connected to Health Mobile Clinic has ex-
panded services from four hours per week to full-time
services for patients. In addition to hiring a nurse prac-
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lowed MedStar St. Marys to offer medical care man-
agement services to more than 1,380 patients in 2012.
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Ahoy mateys! The Piney Point Lighthouse
Museum is looking for a few scurvy pirates and
scalawags to participate in the annual Pirate Day,
Saturday, July 27. Pre-registration is required and
begins July 1.
The event is geared for little children ages 4
to 9 years old. The festivities begin with a morn-
ing session, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, followed by an
afternoon session from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 12 slots will
be available session, for ages 4 - 6 and 12 slots for
ages 7 9. The cost to pre-register is $10 per child.
Personal checks and credit cards (MC or Visa)
are accepted. Registration is on a frst come, frst
served basis.
The Pirate Day program will include a host of
pirate activities! Each child will receive a pirate
name, walk the plank, make and take activities, pi-
rate tattoos and fags and more! Kids are encour-
aged to dress as pirates for the costume contest!
For more information, or to register your child,
call the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum at 301-
994-1471. The museum is located at 44720 Light-
house Road, Piney Point, MD.
Pirate Day is presented by the Museum Divi-
sion of St. Mary's County Department of Recreation
and Parks and the Board of County Commissioners
for St. Mary's County.
Pirate Day Program Coming to
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
The St. Marys County Department of Recreation and
Parks, in association with the Board of County Commission-
ers, are pleased to announce this years Summerstock Musical
performance will be Hairspray by Marc Shaiman & Scott
Wittman.
Show dates are Friday July 19 Sunday July 21 and Friday
July 26 Sunday July 28.
Friday and Saturday evening shows will begin at 7:00
p.m. while Sunday evening performances will start at 3:00
p.m. Matinees will be on Saturdays (July 20 & 27) at 1:00
p.m. All shows will take place at the Great Mills High School
auditorium.
Tickets are priced at $14 for adults, $12 for seniors 60
years and older and $6 for children 10 years and under. Mati-
nee tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $4 for children.
Tickets are now available and can be purchased online at
www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/summerstock
or in person at the Recreation & Parks main offce in
Leonardtown. 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 shows selling out. Tickets must be purchased no later than
10:00 p.m. the day before the show you plan on attending.
Doors to the School will open one hour before each per-
formance for ticket sales and patrons will enter the auditorium
for general seating thirty minutes before each show time. Cash
only will be accepted for ticket sales at the door. For more in-
formation please call 301-475-4200 ext. 1800.
Recreation and
Parks to Present
Hairspray
Summerstock
Production
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Thursday, July 11
Zumba Fitness at St.Marys Sun-
shine Center
St.Marys Sunshine Center, 22995 Moak-
ley Street, Leonardtown, 6 p.m.
Join us for Zumba Fitness. Its a fun,
energetic Latin inspired work out for all
skill levels. Zumba is held every Tuesday
and Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. The cost is
$5 per class or $25 for a 6-class pass.
Vacation Bible School
Grace Chapel Ministries, 39245 Chaptico
Road, Mechanicsville, 6 p.m.
Hear ye! Hear ye! Calling all lads
and lasses! Thou art royally invited to
join us for a week at Kingdom Rock Va-
cation Bible School in the court of Grace
Chapel Ministries, July 8 through July 12,
6:00 to 8:45 pm. Admission is free and
open to all kids entering Grades 1-6. For
more information, visit www.gracecha-
pelsomd.org/vacation-bible-school or call
301-884-3504
Friday, July 12
Charles County Amateur Radio club
meeting
The historic LaPlata train station, 7:30
p.m.
The Charles County Amateur Ra-
dio Club monthly meeting is held at the
LaPlata train station on the frst Friday of
every month. If you are a licensed ham
or just interested in getting involved with
amateur radio, wed love to meet you. For
more information, contact Bob Davidson
at rdavidson@aceweb.com
Summer Concert
LaPlata Town Hall, 7 p.m.
Join us for the Friday night Summer
Concert Series. The weekly concerts take
place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the lawn
at La Plata Town Hall. Concert goers are
encouraged to bring blankets and lawn
chairs for sitting. Coolers are allowed,
but no alcohol please. Concessions are
available from the Towns food trailer lo-
cated near the back of the parking lot, an
ice cream truck is also stationed there for
your enjoyment. A play area for children,
the Kids Zone, allows parents to enjoy
the concert while keeping an eye on the
little ones.
Saturday, July 13
Leonardtown Wharf Speed Boat Rac-
ing Cancelled
41660 Courthouse Drive, P.O. Box 1,
Leonardtown
Unfortunately, the American Power
Boat Association outboard motorboat rac-
ing originally scheduled for July has been
cancelled.
We apologize for any inconve-
nience. Call 301-475-9791 for more
information.
Beatlemania Again Show
St. Marys Ryken Theatre, 8 p.m.
The community concert series at St.
Marys Ryken High School is proud the
National Touring Beatles Stage Show,
Beatlemania Again. Tickets are $39
each; doors open at 7 p.m. and seating
is general admission. Tickets can be or-
dered by calling 301-373-4182. This is an
indoor, air conditioned venue; no need to
bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.
Concessions will be available, no coolers
will be allowed.
Saturday, July 14
Leonardtown Wharf Speed Boat
Racing Cancelled
41660 Courthouse Drive, P.O. Box 1,
Leonardtown
Unfortunately, the American
Power Boat Association outboard mo-
torboat racing originally scheduled for
July has been cancelled.
We apologize for any inconve-
nience. Call 301-475-9791 for more
information.
Sundays in the Park at Greenwell
Rosedale Manor, Greenwell State
Park, Hollywood, 1 p.m.
Sundays in the Park is a family-
friendly event where the community
is welcome to come and browse the
rooms of the historic Rosedale Manor.
Rosedale was the home of John Phil-
lip Greenwell Jr., who donated his land
to the state of Maryland and began the
Greenwell Foundation, an indepen-
dent, non-proft organization offering
inclusive and accessible programs,
services, and facilities within Green-
well State Park. Self-guided tours of
the manor house are available. Sun-
days in the park is also an opportunity
for brides-to-be to spend some time
onside the manor house and envision
whattehir special day will look like!
Sundays in the Park takes place on the
second Sunday of every month. For
more information about the Greenwell
Foundation, visit www.greenwellfoun-
dation.com
Monday, July 15
Science of Archaeology
Charlotte Hall Library, 2 p.m.
Kids ages 10 and up will identify,
interpret, and preserve artifacts including
a 17
th
century homestead, seed identif-
cation and using chemistry to clean ar-
tifacts. Presented by Jefferson Patterson
Park staff. Free. Registration required.
301-884-2211 www.stmalib.org
Childrens Professional Performances
St. Marys County Library, 10 a.m.
The Single Carrot Theater will per-
form Rumpled a re-invented version of
Rumplestiltskin with audience participa-
tion and hilarious action. Geared for ages
fve and older. Free. Please bring a non-
perishable food item for the local food
pantry. Made possible by grant from St.
Marys County Arts Council and match-
ing funds from SMECO.
Tuesday, July 16
Tri County WLS Group
3090 Crain Hwy., Jaycees Hall, Waldorf,
7 p.m.
The Tri-country weight loss surgery
support group provides support for indi-
viduals thinking about or who have al-
ready had weight loss surgery. The group
offers information about different types
of WLS as well as provides advice about
the Bariatric Center of excellence in the
DC/MD/VA area. We give guidance on
pre/post-op concerns; offering advice
and support for you after surgery and for
the long term. To be more involved and
supportive, family members/friends are
welcome. The support group meets every
third Tuesday of the month. For more info
call J Edwards- 301-645-3149.
CSM Twilight: HONK!- A Musical
Play for Entire Family
Leonardtown Campus, 22950 Hollywood
Road, Leonardtown, 6:30 p.m.
HONK is a theatrical musical for the
entire family about a goose name Ugly,
whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite
prejudice from his family and neighbors.
The musical will be presented as part of
CSMs Twilight Performance Series.
Wednesday, July 17
Colonial Kids Archaeology:
Agriculture
St. Johns Site Museum Historic St. Marys
City, 10 a.m.
Beat the heat at this weekly event
focusing on archaeology at the St. Johns
Site. Discover what archaeology tells up
about plants the colonists grew. Ages
6 and up with adult. $5/ child $4/ child
members. For more information call 240-
895-4990 or info@stmaryscity.org.
Thursday, July 18
CSM Twilight Performance: Jackson
Murphy Band
115 J. W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick,
6:30 p.m.
The band Jackson Murphy, with
former Fitzmaurice band members have
opened for country music heavysets
such as Trace Adkins and Dierks Bent-
ley performing everything from country
to bluegrass to original songs written by
the band. The concert will be presented
as part of CSMs Twilight Performance
Series. Each week the series features a
different performance on each campus.
Bring a picnic with a lawn chair or blan-
ket. No alcoholic beverages permitted.
Friday, July 19
Steak and Shrimp Night
American Legion Post 221, 21690 Colton
Point Rd (Rt. 242), Avenue, 5 to 8 p.m.
This is an excellent opportunity to
get out and meet people in the commu-
nity. There are several menu items for the
adults and kids to enjoy at a reasonable
price. For more information, call 301-884-
4071 or visit www.alpost221.webs.com.
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The County Times is always looking for more
local talent to feature! To submit art or band
information for our entertainment section,
e-mail alexpanos@countytimes.net.
Please submit calendar listings by 12 p.m. on the
Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
Thursday, July 11
Dave Norris
DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road,
California) 6 p.m.
The Piranhas
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road,
Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
Friday, July 12
15 Strings
Kevin Thompsons Corner Kafe (41565
Park Ave., Leonardtown) 9 p.m.
Hi Heat
Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell
Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.
John Previti, Barry Hart and Frankie
Shegogue
The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Av-
enue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.
DJ Dave
Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200
White Sands Drive, Lusby) 7 p.m.
Hydra FX
Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern
Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) 9 p.m.
Juke Box Thieves
Port Tobacco Marina (7610 Shirley Blvd
Port Tobacco) 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 13
Sam Grow Band at North Beach Festival
North Beach Pavilion (9036 Bay Ave, North
Beach) 6 p.m.
David Flood
Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190 New-
towne Neck Rd, Leonardtown) 5 p.m.
Randy Richie
Caf des Artistes (41655 Fenwick St., Leon-
ardtown) 6:30 p.m.
The Not So Modern Jazz Quartet
The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Av-
enue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.
Billy Breslin
Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina
Road Prince Frederick) 12 p.m.
Four of a Kind
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hol-
lywood) 8:30 p.m.
Miles from Clever
Cryers Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne
Neck Road, Leonardtown) 9 p.m.
Hydra FX
The Green Turtle (98 Solomons Island Rd,
Prince Frederick) 7 p.m.
Corn Hole Tournamnet and Fundraiser
Hollywood) 2 p.m.
Sunday, July 14
Top Tomato Cookbook book signing
Caught My Eye Store (26005 Point Look-
out Rd Leonardtown) 1 p.m.
Randy Richie
Caf des Artistes (41655 Fenwick St.,
Leonardtown) 5 p.m.
Fran Scuderi
Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina
Road Prince Frederick) 1 p.m.
Monday, July 15
Fair Warning
California) 5 p.m.
Team Trivia
Karaoke
Hollywood) 9 p.m.
Tuesday, July 16
Mason Sebastian
California) 5 p.m.
John and Patty
Wednesday, July 17
Team Trivia
Hollywood) 6:30 p.m.
Line Dance Lessons
Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store
Road Hughesville) 7 p.m.
Library
items
Single Carrot Theater presents Rumpled
Single Carrot Theater will present Rumpled, a reinvented version of Rumples-
tiltskin that includes audience participation and hilarious action at Professional Perfor-
mance on July 15. Charlotte Hall branchs performances will be held at White Marsh
Elementary at 10 a.m., Leonardtowns will be held at Leonardtown Elementary at 12:30
p.m. and Lexington Parks will be at the library at 3 p.m. These performances are made
possible in part by a grant by St. Marys County Arts Council and matching funds from
SMECO. Those attending are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the local
food pantry.

Oscar winning movies to be shown
Lexington Park branch is hosting a series of Oscar winning movies on Fridays.
The frst movie, which won the Oscar for Costume Design and follows Anna Kareninas
life-changing affair with Count Vronsky, will be shown tomorrow at 2 p.m. The movie
is rated R.

Kids will work with artifacts
Staff from Jefferson Patterson Park will conduct Science of Archaeology at 2 p.m.
on July 15 at Charlotte Hall branch and on July 17 at Lexington Park branch. Children
ages 10 and up will learn to identify, interpret and preserve artifacts. Registration is
required.

Opening reception held for artists
Students taking classes at Yellow Door Art Studios in Leonardtown have their
artwork on display at the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery this month. A reception
will be held on July 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the artists.
Teens can showcase talents
Teens can dance, sing, recite poetry, play an instrument or share other talents at
the Teen Talent Show on July 20 at 2 p.m. at Lexington Park branch. Those wishing to
perform can sign up online from the teen webpage.
Teens will build a tower that supports weight using supplies provided on July 22
at Charlotte Hall branch at 2 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the tallest, strongest, and
most awesome towers. Registration is required.
Where is St. Clements Island going?
Using hands-on activities, families will discover how soil travels and what keeps
St. Clements Island from disappearing at a program presented by St. Clements Island
Museum staff at the Leonardtown branch on July 23 at 6:30 p.m.

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CHILD SAFETY SEAT
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Saturday, July 13, 2013
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
BabiesRUs, Waldorf
Parking Lot

Parents & Caregivers take this opportunity to have a Certified Technician educate
and provide hands on experience on proper installation and appropriate child safety
seat selection for your child.
The entire process takes approximately 25 minutes per seat. We request that
you bring, if possible the Child Seat Manual and your Vehicles owners Manual.

For more information contact Sgt. Melanie Harvey
Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack
Email: Melanie.Harvey@maryland.gov or Phone: 301-392-1225
Car crashes are the
number 1 killer of
children 1 to 12 years
old in the
United States !

85% of
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Children
under 8 years
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in a safety
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Children under 13
years old should
always be in the
back seat! Airbags
can kill children in
front seats!
34 The County Times
CSM Features Jackson
Murphy Band, Ritmo Cach,
One-Act Plays, July 23-27
Bring
Back Bingo
By Kimberly Alston
Contributing Writer
While the reason behind its allure still manages
to elude some, the appeal of bingo in both a competi-
tive and friendly setting has captivated many people
in the community, some for longer than others.
David Facini of the Hollywood Fire Depart-
ment used to be in charge of the bingo hall there
for four years. In fact, because of its relevance in
the public, part of being a member of the frehouse
means working the bingo hall once about every two
months. Its really time consuming, Facini said of
the job.
The Hollywood Fire Department hosts a bingo
night every Wednesday, starting at 6:45 p.m., for
about four hours at a time. As many as 140 people
can be seen in the hall on those nights. We have to
compete with ADF bingo, Facini sad, But people
still come out. Because the proceeds from each
night go to the fre house, the jackpot is a good way
to give a little bit back to the people that come out.
There are certain special benefts that come with
playing bingo at the frehouse. During the week sur-
rounding Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, the
frehouse gives away fve turkeys and hams, spon-
sored by McKays, via a ticket drawing during the
night. In addition to that, there is also user-generated
input frequently from the players of the game such
as more money being added to the jackpot winnings.
Although only those 18 and older can actively
participate in the games, anyone is welcome to come
out and have fun. The fre department offers com-
munity service for kids in high school who need it if
they are willing to work during bingo, they can get
four hours of service learning hours per night.
For a more intimate bingo experience, the Op-
timist Club in Owings hosts community nights on
Monday mornings at 11 a.m. and Thursday and Sat-
urday evenings at 7:30 p.m. for $14 games the entire
night can be played. Proceeds from those nights go
into programs that the Optimist Club funds, such as
college scholarships for Calvert County students and
different events throughout the year. The club offers
games for anyone 12 and older, and there is a very
laid back, welcoming environment during the night.
The Optimist Club has been hosting these
bingo nights for about 10 years, and it, seems to
be going well, said volunteer Nancy Glorius. Most
of the players there are regulars, but new members
are welcome and encouraged to come out. There are
about 40 to 60 people at the events and volunteers
are available to help and encourage new members
and people who have never played the game before.
We strive to make it a social activity, Glorius said,
and to, provide a good game at a fair price.
For more information on the Hollywood Fire
Department Bingo nights, visit their website at
www.hvfd7.com. For information on the Optimist
Club bingo, call 410-257-0832
news@countytimes.net
CSM Twilight Performance Series: Jackson Murphy Band. 6:45 p.m., July 23, College of Southern Mary-
land, Leonardtown Campus, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. The band Jackson Murphy, with for-
mer Fitzmaurice band members, have opened for country music heavyweights such as Trace Adkins and Dierks
Bentley performing everything from traditional country and bluegrass to original songs written by the band. The
concert will be presented as part of CSMs Twilight Performance Series. Each week the series features a different
performance on each campus. Bring a picnic with a lawn chair or blanket (no alcoholic beverages permitted.) Free.
301-934-7703, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7703 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Twilight Performance Series: Sure Thing and The Actors Nightmare Two One-Act Plays. 6:45
p.m., July 24, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Sure Thing
and The Actors Nightmare, two one-act plays will be presented as part of CSMs Twilight Performance Series.
Each week the series features a different performance on each campus. Bring a picnic with a lawn chair or blanket
(no alcoholic beverages permitted.) Free. 301-934-7703, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7703 or
www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Twilight Performance Series: Ritmo Cach Latin Band. 6:45 p.m., July 25, College of Southern
Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. Ritmo Cach-CSMs Latin
Band, playing in a variety of styles, including salsa, Afro-Cuban, Latin jazz, Latin pop, bossa nova, merengue and
Tejano, will be presented as part of CSMs Twilight Performance Series. Each week the series features a different
performance on each campus. Bring a picnic with a lawn chair or blanket (no alcoholic beverages permitted.) Free.
301-934-7703, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7703 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Summer Weekend Shows: Sure Thing and The Actors Nightmare. 7 p.m., July 26. College of
Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, Fine Arts Center Theatre, La Plata. The per-
formance includes two one-act plays: Sure Thing, a classic of contemporary comedy where two people meet in
a caf and fnd their way through a conversational minefeld as an offstage bell interrupts their false starts, gaffes
and faux pas on the way to fnding love; and The Actors Nightmare, a play that follows George who casually
wanders into a theater and is suddenly pushed on stage to replace an ailing actor. Tickets are $5. Contact Box Of-
fce at 301-934-7828. www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Summer Weekend Shows: Sure Thing and The Actors Nightmare. 7 p.m., July 27. College of
Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, Fine Arts Center Theatre, La Plata. The per-
formance includes two one-act plays: Sure Thing, a classic of contemporary comedy where two people meet in
a caf and fnd their way through a conversational minefeld as an offstage bell interrupts their false starts, gaffes
and faux pas on the way to fnding love; and The Actors Nightmare, a play that follows George who casually
wanders into a theater and is suddenly pushed on stage to replace an ailing actor. Tickets are $5. Contact Box Of-
fce at 301-934-7828. www.csmd.edu/Arts.
As part of the College of Southern Marylands Twilight Performance
Series, Ritmo Cach Latin Band will perform at the Prince Frederick
Campus. The performance will begin at 6:45 p.m., July 25. Under the
direction of CSM Music Coordinator Dr. Stephen Johnson, Latin En-
semble, Ritmo Cach, consists of CSM students and Southern Mary-
land community members who share a love of Latin-American music.
Visit www.csmd.edu/Arts for details.
Amanda, played by Morgan Kline, left, argues with Sybil, played
by Taejiana Curtis, as they vie for the affection of Elliot, played by
J.R. Cook in the CSM production of The Actors Nightmare. The
performances will be July 24, 26 and 27 at the La Plata Campus.
Visit www.csmd.edu/Arts for details.
35 The County Times
Calvert Marine Museum Rocks the Island
As part of their Waterside Music Series, Calvert Marine Museum hosted their second sold-out concert of the year last Friday night. The concert opened with Bad Seed Rising, a local band from Baltimore,
then followed with performances by Halestorm, Daughtry and 3 Doors Down.
Photo by Kalnasy Photography Photo by Kalnasy Photography
Photo by Kalnasy Photography Photo by Angie Stalcup
Photo by Angie Stalcup
Bad Company Performs at the
Calvert Marine Museum
Bad Company with Paul Rodgers performs live Fri-
day, August 2 at the Calvert Marine Museum! Tickets
are on sale now for $47 and $57 and can be purchased
by phone at 1-800-787-9454, in person at Prince Freder-
ick Ford/Dodge (cash or check only), or online at www.
calvertmarinemuseum.com. Become a Calvert Marine
Museum member for special perks and the opportunity to
purchase the best seats frst next season at www.calvert-
marinemuseum.com/membership.
Ticket buyers will get a rare chance to hear the amaz-
ing voice of Bad Companys original lead singer Paul
Rodgers perform live in Solomons at the PNC Waterside
Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. Bad Company released a string of six
albums, yielding international hits "Can't Get Enough,"
"Bad Company," "Feel Like Makin' Love," and many oth-
ers penned by the main songwriters Paul Rodgers and
Mick Ralphs. Original members Rodgers, Ralphs, and
Kirke will be joined on stage by guitarist Howard Leese
and bassist Todd Ronning (from Paul Rodgers solo band).
Original bassist Boz Burrell passed away in 2006.
Proceeds from the summer concert series support
the education and preservation efforts of the Calvert Ma-
rine Museum. This event would not be possible without
the generous support of many local businesses. Waterside
2013 sponsors include Prince Frederick Ford/Dodge,
All American Harley-Davidson, Bay Weekly, Coors
Light, Comcast, DirectMail.com, Holiday Inn Select
Solomons, Isaacs Restaurant & Pub, Kelly Generator &
Equipment, Inc., Leitch Heating & Air Conditioning, Me-
troCast, Quick Connections Answering Service, Inc., Roy
Rogers-Solomons, Southern Maryland Newspapers, and
98 STAR FM.
Gates open at 6 p.m. with music, food, and drinks
available on site. Chairs and coolers are not permitted.
For additional information or to purchase tickets, please
visit the museums website at www.calvertmarinemu-
seum.com. To reach a staff member, please call 410-326-
2042, ext. 16, 17, or 18.
The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ad-
mission is $9.00 for adults, $7 for seniors and military with
valid I.D., and $4 for children ages 5 12; children under
5 and museum members are always admitted free. For
more information about the museum, upcoming events, or
membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemu-
seum.com or call 410-326-2042. Like us on Facebook and
follow us on Twitter.
Photo courtesy of Calvert Marine Museum
36 The County Times
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Last Weeks Puzzle Solutions
CLUES ACROSS
1. Br. University town river
4. Wasting of a bodily organ
9. London radio station
12. Olive family plants
14. 24th Greek letter
15. A bottle that contains a drug
16. A fused explosive device
17. Polish air show city
18. Swedish rock group
19. Next to
21. Spiny pasture wire
23. Apulian capital city
25. Oahu lookout Nuuanu ____
26. Cathode-ray tube
29. Woodbine vine
34. Bigger than rabbits
36. Sailor
37. Equalled 15 rupees
38. Object worshipped as a god
39. Point midway between E and SE
40. Indonesian islands
41. Afficted
43. A way to soak
44. Stitch closed a falcons eyes
45. Capacity to resolve a riddle
48. The Science Guy Bill
49. Polite interruption sound
50. Visual receptor cell
sensitive to color
52. Armed fghting
55. Member of U.S. Navy
59. Dull sustained pain
60. Gives birth to horse
64. Coke or Pepsi
65. Its ancient name was Araxes
66. Former US gold coin worth $10
67. UC Berkeley School of Business
68. 3rd largest whale
69. Negligible amounts
70. Explosive

CLUES DOWN
1. Ty, The Georgia Peach
2. Am. century plant
3. Microelectromechanical
systems (abbr.)
4. Matador
5. Doctors group
6. Supporting a road
7. Consciousness of your identity
8. Brazilian ballroom dance
9. Supports trestletree
10. Baseballs Ruth
11. Sheathed or covered
13. First month of ancient
Hebrew calendar
15. Swollen or knotty veins
20. Dashes
22. Styptic
24. Performing services temporarily
25. Affected by fever
26. Sprouting fgurine pets
27. NYs ____ City Music Hall
28. Trail a bait line
30. Tripod
31. Best-known Kadai language
32. Louis XIV court composer
Jean Baptiste
33. Wipe out information
35. Moves to a higher place
42. Author Roald
44. Auld lang __, good old days
46. Made stronger: ___ up
47. Throws lightly
51. Components
considered individually
52. Bleats
53. A unit of area
54. Citizen of Bangkok
56. Water travel vessel
57. Ardor
58. Earths rotation direction
61. Paddle
62. Honorable title (Turkish)
63. Bachelor of Laws
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Wanderings
By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
The war is on again. Yesterday morning my hus-
band asks while hes in the shower, for the 500th time
in our twelve years of marriage, Which razor is mine
again; the one on my left or the left side of the hanging
thing? I answer for the 500th time, The one on your
left: the one towards me at the sink; the one that is dull,
oh wait a minute they are both dull because you keep
using my razor which is the razor on the RIGHT side,
or facing your right arm, unless of course you are facing
the opposite wall! Got it?! Another fne morning in the
Oppermann household.
You may have experienced something like this
yourself in your own household. Yes, I am particular
about my razors. I have routines, traditions, hang-ups,
and neuroses; a sharp razor being one of them. When a
man uses a razor on his iron needle-like stubble the ra-
zor blade gets dull quick. It doesnt seem to matter how
many times you tell them this. I like my own soap, my
own washcloth, my own deodorantand my own razor.
I know a marriage is supposed to be all about
sharing and blending, and I am willing to do that on
some things. I dont mind sharing his T-shirts to sleep
in and his chocolate stash, but razors are something else
altogether. Maybe this is something that I should see a
professional about. Is it selfshness? It might be because
I was sort of like an only child with my brothers being
so much older. Im used to having my own things and for
them to be where I left them. Would a professional just
think I was over-reacting? Not if the professional was
a woman I bet.
Then theres the other problem. There are times
Im already happily in the shower when I look towards
that hanging thingshower caddy, thats itand see
that there are still two razors, but they are both hanging
on the left side. Which one is mine? It drives me crazy
and I start thinking that this is a psychological ploy by
the enemy to slowly drive me crazy. This usually means
that I have to get out of the shower and slip slide to the
linen closet for a new razor. I just cant take the chance
that one of them will be a dull, skipping razor. Am I the
only one who does this?
What to do? I guess Ill have to start buying those
really feminine pink and purple ergo dynamic razors
and give up using my tried and true, blue snot-strip ra-
zors. I suppose I could go au natural, or pretend its win-
ter. No, I wont give in. I want my own razor and am
currently thinking of ways to booby-trap the right razor.
If there are any other selfsh razor women out there who
would like to send me advice, please do so. Until then,
the war has just begun!
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wan-
derings@yahoo.com or fnd me on facebook: Shelby
Oppermann
Aimless
Mind
of an
The War of
the Razors
By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
I appeal to a gentleman, now a
resident of Baltimore, once his partner
(Mr. Benedict Gough), and who had
means of knowledge whether my con-
duct throughout was not far above sus-
picion. For two years I have been liv-
ing in the family of Mr. H. G. Garner,
a merchant at Chaptico--well known
in Baltimore. I attended to all the money transactions of
the store, with every opportunity of far less hazardous and
much more proftable appropriation of funds, than could
be furnished by attempts upon the mail. The best proof
of his opinion of my honesty and fdelity is, that through-
out the progress of these late transactions he has been my
warm, steadfast, devoted friend.
In my capacity as clerk to the post-master at Chap-
tico, I have been trusted as the depository of large sums to
be transmitted by mailMr. W. A. Padget, a gentleman
of Chaptico, having large money transactions with Balti-
more, was asked how he remitted his money. He answered
he always placed the letters in my charge, to be mailed,
stating they contained money. He was further asked--had
they miscarried would you have suspected Morgan? He
answered emphatically--certainly not, I should never have
suspected him.
Apart from positive proof, much of the strength of
suspicion would be depend upon my need for money and
the causes of such needBut my habits were not some-
thing as to require money for indulgence of them---I had
neither the opportunity nor the wish to be extravagant. Be-
sides, if I had, it is well-known that apart from my salary as
clerk, the income from my property is more than suffcient
for my support; and if I had been inclined to indulge in idle
and unnecessary expenditures there were more legitimate
resources for such gratifcation, than the desperate resort
with which I was charged--a resort involving not merely
the committal of an infamous and highly penal offense,
but the most shameless ingratitude towards one who in
kindness and confdence has been to me a father.
How the letter was abstracted it is not for me to de-
termine--even to suspect; all I know of it is that before I
had the slightest suspicion that any charge had been placed
against me, I found the money wrapped in a piece of blank
paper in the room where the post-offce is kept, with the
fragments of a letter, both of which I immediately handed
to Mr. Garner, to be disposed of as his judgment might
direct. I trust that what is hidden in connection with it
may yet be revealed. I shall, however, have attained all
my object if, in this communication, I stand acquitted in
the minds of honest and fair-judging men. J. Stephens
Morgan.
James Stephens Morgan married Henrietta Love,
daughter of Samuel Chunn Love and Henrietta Dunbar
on December 1, 1813. Henrietta died May 24, 1855. James
Stephens Morgan died February 17, 1879.
Their only child, Robert Douglas Morgan, was born
September 27, 1854. Never married, he died February 13,
1912.
A Journey Through Time A Journey Through Time
The Chronicle
James Stephens Morgan Part III
40 The County Times
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