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19 Thursday, March <strong>21</strong>, <strong>2013</strong><br />
The <strong>County</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />
Legal Notices<br />
Attention<br />
All Recent and Former Patients of<br />
Ophthalmologist N.K. Laheri, MD<br />
All medical records dating forward from January<br />
1, 2008 will be transferred to MedStar St. Mary’s<br />
Hospital, 25500 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD<br />
20650 on March 01, <strong>2013</strong>.<br />
Medical records for patients seen by Dr. Laheri prior to<br />
the January 1, 2008 date will be destroyed on March<br />
25, <strong>2013</strong>. If you would like to obtain your medical<br />
records before they are destroyed, please call 301-290-<br />
5915 and leave a message with your name and phone<br />
number. After notification, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital<br />
will contact you to schedule a time for you to pick up<br />
your records at the Front Desk of St. Mary’s Hospital,<br />
25500 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650<br />
3/<strong>21</strong>/13<br />
Under the State of <strong>Maryland</strong> Annotated Code Section 16-<br />
201 for repairs, storage and other lawful charges, Coltons Point<br />
Marina will sell at public auction on April 5, <strong>2013</strong>, at 10:00am<br />
at 38000 Kopels Road, Coltons Point, MD 20626, the following<br />
vessels in satisfaction of a mechanics lien for charges that have<br />
remained unpaid for more than 30 days. Terms: cash or certified<br />
funds. Lienor reserves the right to bid. You have the right to<br />
satisfy the mechanics lien debt in full before the auction date by<br />
contacting Coltons Point Marina at (301)769-31<strong>21</strong>.<br />
MD6038AT, XUE81444L788, 1988, Sun Runner, 25ft 6in<br />
MD5543X, MDZ35695J474, 1974, Catalina, 27ft 0in<br />
VA2747PP, BLB558VC0277, 1977, Bayliner, 27ft 0in<br />
MD2834AT, PAC324190474, 1974, Pacemaker, 32ft 4in<br />
MD7959A, BLB311B30975, 1976, Buccaneer, 32ft 0in<br />
MD5784E, BP1A19STG788, 1988, Bayliner, 26ft 6in<br />
MD3251BL, CPDE0748M80E, 1980, Cape Dory, 24ft 0in<br />
MD6666BL, STN01579M77J, 1977, Silverton, 31ft 3in<br />
3/<strong>21</strong>/13<br />
IN THE MATTER OF ELIZABETH LOUISE SHAFER<br />
FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ELIZABETH LOUISE BOWLES<br />
In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s <strong>County</strong>, <strong>Maryland</strong><br />
Case No.: 18-C-13-000163<br />
The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she seeks<br />
to change her name from Elizabeth Louise Shafer to Elizabeth Louise Bowles. The<br />
petitioner is seeking a name change for the following reason:<br />
I was married on August 28, 2010 in the District of Columbia. I now wish to use<br />
the surname of my spouse.<br />
Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 18th day of<br />
February, <strong>2013</strong>. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon<br />
the Petitioner in accordance with <strong>Maryland</strong> Rule 1-3<strong>21</strong>. Failure to file an objection or<br />
affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting<br />
of the relief sought.<br />
A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation<br />
in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection.<br />
3/<strong>21</strong>/13<br />
JOAN W. WILLIAMS,<br />
Clerk of the Circuit Court for<br />
St. Mary’s <strong>County</strong> <strong>Maryland</strong><br />
To The Editor<br />
SMCPS Visitor Policy<br />
Board Given Examples, Not Policies<br />
At the March 13, <strong>2013</strong> Board of Education<br />
Meeting, our Executive Director of Elementary<br />
Schools and Title I, Mrs. Kelly Hall and our Director<br />
of School Safety and Security, Mr. Michael Wyant,<br />
delivered an informational report to Board Members<br />
about the results of a parent, principal and staff<br />
member study group for ways to improve our school<br />
visitation policy and regulations. During the presentation<br />
to the Board, many examples of concerns were<br />
cited and shared that were discussed in the study<br />
group. Some of the examples that were stated ranged<br />
from concerns with homemade treats and snacks to<br />
concerns about appropriate and proper interactions<br />
with children (specifically a stated parent concern<br />
was voiced regarding visitors, volunteers or strangers<br />
interacting or hugging their child). Unfortunately,<br />
these examples were sensationalized by the local,<br />
Washington and Baltimore, national, on-line media<br />
and social networks. Let me assure you, that the St.<br />
Mary’s <strong>County</strong> Public Schools is not banning hugging<br />
or homemade treats. However, we are raising<br />
the awareness of safety issues and the need to provide<br />
more guidance and training to our parents and volunteers.<br />
We want to ensure that our parents and volunteers<br />
are held to the same high standard as our staff<br />
by communicating clear guidance and expectations<br />
for working and volunteering with children.<br />
Also, we need to raise the awareness of concerns<br />
with all food provided to our children in a school setting.<br />
In this day and age, many of our children have<br />
food allergies. We want to ensure that we are aware<br />
of the ingredients contained in all food items distributed<br />
to our children so we can prevent any health concerns<br />
for students with food allergies. What this all<br />
boils down to is providing clear, consistent and common<br />
sense guidance and training designed to further<br />
keep our young people safe.<br />
During the next several months, the information<br />
from the study group will be shared with parents in<br />
our schools. The feedback from these groups will<br />
guide the development of the policy that the Board of<br />
Education will consider, the regulations that support<br />
the implementation of the policy for the <strong>2013</strong>-2014<br />
school year and the additional training and communications<br />
to our parents and volunteers about this topic.<br />
I am sorry and disappointed that the original<br />
public message was distorted and caused any concern<br />
or confusion for our parents and community. You<br />
can trust that a practical, realistic and common sense<br />
approach will occur that raises the awareness of ways<br />
to keep our children safe and secure while balancing<br />
out a positive school environment and experience<br />
that nurtures and cares for all of our children.<br />
Musicians Needed<br />
Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D.<br />
Superintendent of Schools<br />
Attention all talented musicians in the local area, are you looking for an opportunity to get your name<br />
and sound out into the community? The Northern High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)<br />
is hosting a benefit concert on May 24, <strong>2013</strong> to support homeless animals at the Tri-<strong>County</strong> Animal Shelter<br />
and we are in great need of musicians who will volunteer to perform. If you are interested in this opportunity,<br />
please e-mail us at sheltersymphony@gmail.com.<br />
Jennifer Linkins,<br />
FBLA Chapter Secretary<br />
Project Lead Coordinator<br />
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