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What’s InsideThe County TimesThursday, August 1, 2013 2WeatherWatchOn The Covercounty newsLexington Park library displays Civil War memorabilia with pieces belonging tomembers of the Confederate Army who were from St. Mary’s County.Gov. Martin O’Malley’s greenhousegas reduction plan claims to be able tocreate new green jobs but it will alsolikely eliminate others.“He wants to change the world’s climate from hisperch in Annapolis… but people are already strugglingwith higher gas prices and energy bills.”- Del. Anthony O’Donnell criticizing Gov. Martin O’Malley’splans on how to reduce greenhouse gases in Maryland.businessCarlos Yanez, right, Lisa Kelley and Michael Kelley are celebrating the fourthanniversary of the Ruddy Duck’s opening in Solomons and the launch of a brandnew restaurant in Piney Point.4 County News10 Business14 Education16 Letters18 Crime20 Feature Story22 Sports24 Obituaries26 NewsmakerAlso Inside28 Community32 Community Calendar34 Entertainment35 Entertainment Calendar36 Classifieds37 Business Directory38 Senior38 History39 GamesFree InItIal ConsultatIonThe law offices of P.a. Hotchkiss & associatesProviding Excellent Service For Over 20 YearsAuto AccidentsWorkers’ comp• Divorce/Separation• Support/Custody• Domestic Violence• Criminal/Traffic• DWI/MVA HearingsPower of Attorney• Name Change • Adoption• Wills • GuardianshipScan this “Times Code”with your smart phoneAccepting:99 Smallwood Dr. Waldorf, MD • 206 Washignton Ave. LaPlata, MDSERVING CHARLES • ST. MARY’S • PG • CALVERT(301) 932-7700 (301) 870-7111

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COUNTYNEWSThe County TimesCommissioners ApproveFunds For AirportExpansion DesignBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterMixed BusinessTHURSDAY, AUGUST 8Mike StarkeyBandFRIDAY, AUGUST 9County public works officials say itmay still take years to expand the runwayat St. Mary’s Regional Airport inCalifornia but they took the first step ofmany Tuesday when the Board of CountyCommissioners approved grant fundingfor the project’s design phase.The project would mean relocatingAirport Road near the runway as well asLawrence Hayden Road to makeway forthe extension of the runway.The total cost of the project listed inthe county’s capital construction plan is$604,000, with 90 percent of the fundscoming from the Federal Aviation Administration— about $543,600.The remaining funds will comefrom the state and the county, $27,166and $27,167 respectively, according tocounty documents.Because of their proximity to therunway expansion both sections of Airportand Lawrence Hayden roads areconsidered obstructions and must bemoved so as to ensure a 240-foot separationbetween the roadway and the taxiwayfor aircraft.Public works Director George Erichsensaid the final project might not actuallybe complete until 2019 or 2020 butprogress at the airport continues.“We’ve come a long way with theSt. Mary’s regional airport in the last 10years,” Erichsen said.The airport extension will take therunway from its current 4,150 feet to5,350 and increase its load bearing capacityto accept traffic from larger planes.This would have the affect of encouragingmore corporate-sized aircraftto come to the regional airport.That could help local light industryto get their products transported morequickly to different locations, Erichsensaid.guyleonard@countytimes.netBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterThursday, August 1, 2013 4Despite Rate Cuts,MarylandersMay Pay More forHealth InsuranceState insurance regulators haveslashed proposed rate increases by healthinsurance companies by as much as halfbut under the state’s new health care exchangeprogram the rates for many willstill go up.Some estimates show that for certainpolicies they could go up in cost by asmuch as 25 percent.Still the state trumpted the newlypublished rates as among the lowest inthe nation and said it was proof that theAffordable Care Act could effectively reduceinsurance rates.Under the new state law and exchangesystem no person can effectivelybe denied health insurance because ofpre-existing conditions.According to state reports Marylandis among the lowest for rates of the 12states that have their exchanges set up.One kind of health plan in New Yorkthat would cost $319 per month, a “silver”plan would cost about 18 percent less inMaryland, the report state, or about $260a month.About 75 percent of Marylandersseeking insurance would be eligible fortax credits, the report stated.A 25-year-old policy purchaser ofa “bronze” or basic plan in Marylandwould pay $114 a month at the lowestprice, while the same plan in Virginiawould cost $134, $146 in Colorado andall the way up to $174 in California.“These rates are good news forMaryland families looking to shop forplans on the Maryland Health Connection,”said Dr. Joshua Sharstein, Secretaryof the Department of Health andMental Hygiene. “In addition, tax creditswill be available and nobody can bedenied coverage on the basis of healthstatus.”The state estimates that 740,000 ofMaryland’s 5.6 million residents will nowhave access to healthcare who up untilnow have gone without.Critics of the plan say that despitecuts to rate increases by Maryland insuranceregulators, insurance rates will stillgo up.“It does seem to come in line withwhat other states are seeing,” saidMarkcKilmer of the Maryland PublicPolicy Institute. “Regulators are claimingvictory eventhough rates are going up.”Regulators have intimated that therates going up is indicative of better coveragebeing offered in more robust plansbut Kilmer said residents were still beingforced to spend more money.“They’re trying to put a spin on itbut people are going to be forced to buysomething they probably don’t want,”Kilmer said, emphasizing that one of themain goals of the plan was to get greaternumbers of younger people to buy in tohelp pay for the more expensive healthcare for the elderly.He also said insurance providers mayhave aimed high in the their estimates forrate increases.“It’s possible that providers are inflatingthe rates… they still get their rateincrease (despite having their requestscut) and people are forced to buy theirproduct,” Kilmer said, adding that if theopposite were true it would cost buyerseven more in the next several years.“It could be they really need a healthcare rate increase and the rates are beingkept down for political reasons.”guyleonard@countytimes.netLIVE WITHNO COVER!The Cove/D.F.Z.: a safe, fun & sober place to be for youth ages 12-17with concerns related to drugs or alcohol. 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COUNTYNEWSBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterDeborah ReySeeks toUnseat BohananThe County TimesThursday, August 1, 2013 6Calvert Cliffs Not in Danger of ClosingCalvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant isfacing a change in operations and ownership,but they are not closing any time in thenear future.A recent report published by the Institutefor Energy and the Environment atVermont Law School named Calvert CliffsNuclear Power Plant one of nearly 40 nuclearreactors across the U.S., and the only inMaryland, that is at risk of closing early. Thereport gave no time frame for the closure,and Calvert Cliffs spokesman Kory Rafterysaid Calvert Cliffs is not closing.“We are proud of the operating historyof our facilities as well as the clean energyand economic boost they provide to thecommunities they serve. We have no informationto suggest we would be retiringour facilities before their licensed operatinglives are up,” he said.By Guy LeonardStaff WriterNuclear Regulatory Commissionspokesman Neil Sheehan said they monitorplants performance through reactor oversightprocess. Between inspection findingsand regular reports, the NRC would knowabout any physical or financial challengesthat would result in early closure of the facility,adding that Calvert Cliffs was the firstnuclear reactor to receive a 20-year licenseexpansion“They’re licensed for years to come,”Sheehan said.In a July 30 press release, Exelon announcedthey will be taking over operationsof Calvert Cliffs from Constellation Energy.“The three commercial nuclear powerplants operated by the Constellation EnergyNuclear Group (CENG) in New York andMaryland will be operationally integratedinto the Exelon Generation nuclear fleet overthe next nine months,” the Exelon press releasestates.The change means Constellation wouldhave to transfer their licenses to Exelon. Exelonis the biggest nuclear plant operator inDeborah Rey, a retired U.S. Air Force officerwho has lived in St. Mary’s County for just fouryears, says she will run against District 29 DelegateJohn Bohanan for his seat in the Marylandlegislature.Rey, who has yet to officially file in the race,says that Bohanan, a Democrat, does not representthe increasingly conservative views of St. Mary’sCounty.Deborah ReyAs a Republican herself, she believes the recentshift locally to the GOP in terms of registered voters will give her an edge.Rey said she is running to help curtail what she sees as a trend in Annapolisamong lawmakers to erode the rights of citizens: she pointed to the passageof the gun bill that banned military style weapons and severly restrictedaccess to handguns through fingerprinting as a prime example.She also criticized Bohanan’s support of increasing taxes such as the gastax.“The gas tax is really bad and the rain tax… is not making sense,” Reysaid. “We’ve got to stop it, it’s too much.”Rey has been an active member of the local Republican Party and hasaided several recent campaigns, including Del. Anthony O’Donnell when heran against House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer last year.Despite her political activity — she often makes appearances at politicalforums and public hearings — this is her first time running for public office.Bohanan, who also works as a senior staffer for Hoyer, has establishedhimself not only as an effective advocate for operations at Naval Air StationPatuxent River but also as a key player in bringing the University of Marylandsystem here to aid in unmanned air systems development as the next generationof economic development.But Rey criticized his close ties to Hoyer and said Bohanan could stilladvocate for the base here if he were not a delegate.“How would he lose clout if he’s working for a U.S. congressman?” Reysaid. “I’m definitely for [the base] and I’ll do everything I can to bring in newwork and diversify industry in the county.”guyleonard@countytimes.netthe country, Sheehan said, and as long asthey meet the criteria for operating CalvertCliffs he sees no reason they shouldn’t get thetransfer.Criteria include having the financialmeans to safely operate the plant, Sheehansaid.“Under the terms of the agreement, theCENG plant operating licenses will be transferredto Exelon; Exelon will integrate theCENG fleet under its management model;Exelon will lend $400 million to CENG tosupport a special dividend to EDF; and EDFwill retain an option to sell its CENG stake toExelon at fair market value between 2016 and2022,” the Exelon press release states.In other news, Nuclear RegulatoryCommission staff will meet with senior managementfrom Constellation Energy NuclearGroup, LLC, on Monday, Aug. 5 to discusstopics related to the performance of thecompany’s nuclear power plants. Constellationoperates a fleet of nuclear power plants,including Calvert Cliffs, in Lusby (CalvertCounty), Md.; Ginna, in Ontario (WayneCounty), N.Y.; and Nine Mile Point, in Scriba(Oswego County), N.Y., according to a pressrelease.The purpose of the meeting, which willbe open to the public, is for Constellation tobrief the NRC on activities and licensing actionsinvolving its plants. It is scheduled tobegin at 8 a.m. at the Royal Sonesta HarborCourt Hotel, at 550 Light St. in Baltimore.The session will take place in the hotel’sGuilford Room.“We welcome the opportunity to hearfrom the company during this meetingabout developments and issues – some ofwhich are common in nature -- affectingall of its plants. This maximizes our resources,as well as theirs,” NRC Region IAdministrator Bill Dean said in the pressrelease.The NRC holds such meetings on aregular basis, Sheehan said, and they helpensure the effective management of a fleetof plants.sarahmiller@countytimes.netWildewood ParkwayPipe Replacement Projectto Begin in AugustThe St. Mary’s County Department of PublicWorks and Transportation will begin a pipe replacementproject along Wildewood Parkway on or aboutthe week of August 5, 2013.Improvements will consist of the removal andreplacement of the existing culverts, which crossthe roadway between Wildewood Boulevard andHolly Hill Lane, and the relocation of undergroundutilities adjacent to the roadway.During the project, residents can expect temporaryroad closures of Wildewood Parkway, betweenthe intersections of Wildewood Boulevardand Holly Hill Lane. A signed detour route isA local privatecollector hasallowed their CivilWar memorabilia tobe displayed at theLexington Park library.Many of thepieces belong tomembers of the ConfederateArmy whowere from St. Mary’sCounty.Also on displayare books and otherrelics from the Warof 1812 and the RevolutionaryWar.planned around the construction area, which willextend from Smoke Hill Road to Cottonwood Parkwayto Airport Road, MD Route 235, and WildewoodBoulevard. Residents may also experiencesome construction noise in the area during daylighthours. The project is expected to take 15 days tocomplete depending on weather conditions.For additional information, please contact theSt. Mary’s County Department of Public Works &Transportation at (301) 863-8400, or the St. Mary’sCounty Public Information Office at (301) 475-4200, Ext. 1342.Lexington Park LibraryDisplays CivilWar Memorabilia

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COUNTYNEWSThe County TimesThursday, August 1, 2013 8Calvert, St. Mary’sPreparing for National Night OutLogo courtesy ofwww.nationaltownwatch.org/nno.By Sarah MillerStaff WriterCommunities nationwide are preparingfor National Night Out on August6.Every year, thousands of residentscome out to celebrate National NightOut.In Calvert and St. Mary’s, individualcommunities plan their own NationalNight Out Festivities, according to CalvertAlliance Against Substance AbuseCoordinator Candice D’Agostino.The St. Mary’s County sheriffs departmentuses the night as a way to talkto people and make sure they know howto reach the sheriff’s department.National Night Out is “designedto heighten crime and drug preventionawareness, generate support for andparticipation in local anti-crime programs,strengthen neighborhood spiritand police-community partnerships,and to send a message to criminals lettingthem know that neighborhoods areorganized and fighting back,” accordingto www.nationaltownwatch.org/nno.Along with the traditional displayof outdoor lights and front porchlights, cities, towns and neighborhoodscelebrate National Night Out with a varietyof events and activities such as:block parties, cookouts, visits from localpolice officers and fire departments,parades, flashlight walks, contests andyouth programs.For more information about NationalNight Out in St. Mary’s County,contact Corporal Angela Delozier at301-475-4200 extension 9094. For moreinformation about National Night Outin Calvert County, visit www.co.cal.md.us. For more information aboutNational Night Out itself, visit www.nationaltownwatch.org/nno.sarahmiller@countytimes.netSt. Mary’s National Night Out LocationsGolden Beach/Patuxent Knolls –Kathy OwensBlock Party, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.Long Point Beach on Waterview Dr.St. Joseph Community Center –Charles HerbertBlock Party/Cook out,6 p.m. – 9 p.m.Community Center on Kavanagh RdPersimmon Hills – Joan DevlinCookout, carnival games,6 p.m. – 9p.m.Steeple Court atPersimmon Creek RdMechanicsville, MarylandCountry Lakes –James Wright “Monty”Cookout, formal meet and great, FireDepartment, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.Country Lakes Pavilion@ Asher/CoxMechanicsville, MarylandGreenbrier – Sheila Milburn/Chris HernandezBBQ, Business Networking, RescueSquad, Dunking Booth,6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Playground in GreenbrierHermanville, MarylandTown Creek – Kamala CarlsenBBQ, Swimming, DJ, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.Community PoolBirch Way (Wildewood) –Lynn DuffBBQ, games, meet and greet,6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Cul-de-sac on Birch WayCalifornia, MarylandSpecial Request: Pamphlets onNeighborhood watch, HomeSecurity Surveys, GangsWoodland Acres –Bridgette LawrenceHealth Connections, Bay District,6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Pine Court California, MarylandSpecial Request: Car seat Regs.,STOPPED, Safe Driver,Bicycle SafetySouth Hampton Community –Mediation CenterGames for children and adults.Batman and Spiderman onsite alongwith Super Magic Man Reggie Rice.Pizza and drinks will be served.6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.47382 Lincoln AveLexington Park, MarylandSpring Valley Apartments –Mandy BuckWater balloon toss, Chalk artcontest, DJ and food. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.46533 Valley CtLexington Park, MarylandRequest: Bicycle Safety,Drug resistance brochuresWestbury Community –Sheldon BarberCookout, Games, Swimming,6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Community Club House –Westbury BlvdSpecial Request: Pamphlets –Bicycle SafetyLexington Village –Moranda BerthiaumeCook out and games. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.21633 Liberty St.Lexington Park, MarylandValley Drive Estates –Carol DonaldsonBBQ and games, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.22001 Valley DriveLexington Park, MarylandHickory Nut – Tracy BurdBBQ, games for children and FireDepartment presentation.6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Hickory Nut and Poplar WoodCalifornia, MarylandLeonard’s Freehold –Leonardtown VillageGames for community and BBQ.7 p.m. – 9 p.m.Front of Main Office and PlaygroundLeonardtown, Maryland7th District Fire DepartmentMoon bounce, Fire Truck wet down,food and games. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.Parking Lot of Fire DepartmentClements, MarylandThree generaTions of collecTiveknowledge and experience converge righT here.Taylor Gas Company offers full service installationand repair for a breadth of propane related systems.We provide 24 hour emergency service anddeliveries to the Southern Maryland area.Combining extensive training with 63 years ofon-the-job experience to give you the best serviceavailable. We also carry an extensive partsinventory for all of your propane needs.Feel free to contact us, to answer any questionsregarding our services and keep us in mind for yournext project, repair work, or seasonal check-up.Taylor Gas Company, Inc. iscommited to proudly servingSouthern Maryland’s propane needs.Taylor Gas Company, Inc21541 Great Mills RoadLexington Park, MD 20653(301) 862-1000 or 1-855-764-(4GAS) 4427

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The County TimesThursday, August 1, 2013 10Ruddy Duck -Expanding to St. Mary’sBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterFour years after opening the Ruddy Duck Brewery andGrill in Solomons, co-owners Carlos Yanez, Michael Kelleyand Lisa Kelley have opened a sister location - the RuddyDuck Seafood and Alehouse in Piney Point.Yanez thought up the Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grillafter moving to the United States from Argentina in 1998.For years, he dreamed of opening a fun, family oriented restaurant,celebrating the marriage of great food and freshlybrewed beer.“His years of passionate home cooking and brewingand love of entertaining friends and family is expressed inthe attention to detail in the craftsmanship of the brewing, thewarmth of the environment, and the quality of the food,” accordingto the website.Opening the restaurant was a years-long process, takingtwo years to find a location and another three years to get permits,build and open the Ruddy Duck in Solomons. Yanez metMichael Kelly about a year into the process. Initially, he wasonly willing to be involved in the opening, but Yanez offeredhim a partnership to entice him to stay.“I knew as soon as I met him that the Ruddy Duckcouldn’t be the Ruddy Duck without him,” Yanez said.New bartenders practice during opening day. Photo By Sarah MillerMike Batson PhotographyFreelance Photographers301-938-3692mikebatsonphotography@hotmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/mikebatsonphotographyCarlos Yanez, Lisa Kelley and Michael KelleyAccording to the Ruddy Duck website, Michael Kelleyis a 35-year veteran of the restaurant business. He got his startwhen he was 13 years old and wanted a motorcycle. The nearestplace to get a job was a restaurant, and he has been inthe business ever since. Eleven years ago he and his wife createdThe Brome Howard Inn; a bed and breakfast, fine diningrestaurant and catering facility in St. Mary’s City. The restaurantis still there, Michael Kelley said, but under differentEventsWeddingsFamily PortraitsPhoto By FrankMarquartmanagement.He served as a Director of Operations and General Managerfor corporations and privately held restaurants all overthe U.S. These restaurants included the renowned Tavern onthe Green in New York City, The Sequoia, The Potomac andJ. Paul’s Saloon in Washington D.C. In total he has managedthe opening of over 50 restaurants during his career. Michaeland Lisa Kelley launched Canards Catering and Event Pro-Weekly AuctionsFridays at 6 p.m.Now takiNg coNsigNmeNtsfor future guN auctioN!Chesapeake Auction HouseSt. Leonard, MD 20685 • 410-586-1161 • chesapeakeauctionhouse.com

11 Thursday, August 1, 2013The County TimesPhoto By Sarah Millerduction in 2011. Between the Ruddy Duckand the catering business all three have been“busy, but a good busy,” Lisa Kelley said.Yanez and the Kelleys both have theirown families and love children. They encouragefamilies to visit the Ruddy Duck,providing a friendly atmosphere for adultsand children alike.The second location required less effortto get from conception to opening. They hadbeen searching for a new location for a coupleyears, Yanez said. Old Line Bank, who waslooking to sell, owned the Piney Point location.When there were no takers, the bankoffered a lease to three different restaurants.The Ruddy Duck owners accepted the leasein June, and opened in July after makingsome “minor cosmetic changes” to the existingrestaurant, Michael Kelley said. Gettingpermits to open was an easier processthan was opening the original restaurant, hesaid. The owners are all St. Mary’s Countyresidents, and are pleased to be able to opena location right in their backyard. Like at theSolomons branch, one of the owners will beon hand every night the Piney Point locationis open.Maryland law doesn’t permit ownersto run multiple breweries, meaning a secondbrewery in Piney Point is not going to happenunless something happens in future legislativesessions, Michael Kelley said.The current brewery is near maximumcapacity, producing approximately 2,200kegs yearly. To address increased demandfor their artisan brews, the owners are contemplatingexpanding or moving the breweryto a larger space for increased capacity,both of which they are allowed to do, Yanezsaid. Nothing has been decided yet and anysuch move is not planned for the near futureand any action will require careful planningand implementation.“What we do, we do it right,” Yanezsaid.An investment planned for the new locationis a stone oven for pizza Yanez said.The new location features favorite craftbrews on tap, shipped over from the Solomonslocation. The menu is made of triedand true customer favorites and the seafoodthat is so abundant in Southern Maryland.The Piney Point location is in the midst ofan oyster farm, and the owners have agreedPhoto By FrankMarquartto partner with the Ruddy Duck and supplyfresh seafood for their dishes and the new rawbar. They intend to “operate in the spirit ofan old-school seafood restaurant,” MichaelKelley said.They buy local as much as possible atboth locations, Lisa Kelley said. In additionto oysters, the restaurant will have locallycaughtcrabs and rockfish. They have a vestedinterest in the health of the watershed, LisaKelley said, and they believe in giving backtheir community. Because of this, duringtheir dry-run night on July 25, all proceedsfrom the evening were donated to the St.Mary’s River Watershed Association.In addition to having the right menu forthe location and community, restaurant ownerscreate the right ambiance for their space.Hiring the right staff is the third componentfor making a restaurant successful, MichaelKelley said.The Ruddy Duck’s mission statementis to offer “a vibrant space paired with artisancrafted food and delivered with passion,”Lisa Kelley said, and they hire staff who canhelp the restaurant live up to that mission. Asuccessful restaurant is dependant on a supportivecommunity, and Southern Marylandhas been open to the Ruddy Duck in both locations,Lisa Kelley said.“It takes a village, and we’re grateful forour place in this one.”sarahmiller@countytimes.netPhoto By Sarah MillerJenny and Lila Meisinger enjoy the newRuddy Duck.Bob and Trish Parkinson share some fresh seafood.Photo By Sarah Miller

The County TimesThursday, August 1, 2013 12Things toConsider BeforeChanging CareersThe days when men and women would workfor the same company for decades are largely athing of the past. Though some professionals stillremain loyal to a single firm for the duration of theircareers, such instances are now the aberration asopposed to the norm.Switching firms or careers has certainly becomemore acceptable over the years, but that doesnot necessarily mean everyone who switches jobsis doing it for the right reason. Many people haveswitched jobs only to realize the grass is not greeneron the other side. Others have switched jobs amidsteconomic uncertainty only to be laid off shortly aftermaking the move. While the opportunity for afresh start is nothing to scoff at, professionals lookingto change careers should consider a host of factorsbefore deciding to do so.• Motivation: Before changing careers, it'sbest to sit down and honestly assess what is motivingyour potential move. If you harbor a strongdesire to pursue a passion and make it your career,then changing careers is probably something youmust do. But changing careers because you feel ifyou are slighted by a current employer or you feellike changing for the sake of change, then you mightwant to reconsider. If you're considering a changebecause of an issue with your present employer,try working out the issue before pursuing a careerchange. You might find the issue is a byproduct ofmiscommunication and not something to changecareers over. If you want to change careers becauseyou feel like you need a change, keep in mind howdifficult the job market is and how vulnerable youmight be if your next move does not pan out. Giveyour motivation some serious thought before makingany career changes, and you're less likely to regretyour decision.• Experience: Pursuing a new career in a differentfield can be exciting, but if you lack experiencein that field then you could be making a mistake.While the economy has rebounded in 2013,the job market is still highly competitive and lessthan ideal for inexperienced workers. While youwill need to start somewhere if you ever hope totransition to a new career, consider doing so on apart-time or volunteer basis and keep your currentjob. This gives you a chance to get your feet wet andpad your resume, and you will still have the safetynet of a full-time career.• Quality of life: Quality of life is too oftenoverlooked when professionals are considering acareer change. Though the opportunity to makemore money is enticing, money should not dictateyour decision. A new job with a higher salary mightrequire you to be on the road more often than yourcurrent career, negatively impacting your quality oflife, especially if you have a family. Longer hours atthe office may also take away from family or personaltime, which can affect your quality of life aswell. Before changing careers, think of the potentialimpact such a change may have on you and if you'rewilling to live with that impact.• Relocation: Better jobs might be available ina different job market, but there are disadvantages torelocating. Many established professionals alreadyhave a network of friends, family and fellow professionals,and abandoning that network for a newlife in another city can be extremely difficult. Singleworkers might adjust more easily to a relocation, butparents must consider the potential impact a relocationwill have on their families. Even single professionalsmight find moving to a new city where theyhave no established social circle is far more difficultthan they imagined. Such a move can cause feelingsof loneliness and isolation. Unemployed professionalsmay feel that's a risk worth taking, but those whoalready have a job should determine if a relocationis really something they are ready to try.

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To The EditorThe County TimesThursday, August 1, 2013 16This is a rebuttal to the outrageous stance given by the letterfrom Joyce Bennett who preached slander against our greatState of Maryland. She is correct that Maryland has a southernheritage and geography and history, but that does NOT meanthat we have any connection to the racist traitors of the CivilWar. Her obnoxious claim that African Americans from Marylandwho fought for the North do not count (“do not prove”)Maryland’s loyalty for President Lincoln or for the union of theUnited States is an ugly racist claim by Joyce Bennett. As in shestill today only wants to count the opinion of white folks. Andher group wants the so-called “southern States” today to legallysecede from the USA and wants a “revival of the southern wayof life” as in they want to put the African American people backagain into subordinate submission. The decent people of allkinds will never let her group succeed.Her letter goes on to say that our Point Lookout was not aAmerican Politics, HumanFailures - Help Available for AllBy Glenn MolletteRebuttal to Joyce BennettWhat do Anthony Weiner, Bob Filner, EliotSpitzer, Thomas Jefferson, Franklin D. Roosevelt,John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Bobby Kennedyand Bill Clinton all have in common? Thinkabout it. It's not a political party answer. Obviouslywe can easily swing right and throw out names likeMark Sanford, Newt Gingrich, Larry Craig, MarkFoley and David Petraeus. There are several answersto this question. One answer - they all had orhave a human failure problem.Thomas Jefferson is reported to have had sixchildren with a mistress slave. How would that playout on cable news today? Ralph Abernathy reportedin his book that King had a problem with whiteprostitutes and that a mistress was in the motel thenight he was killed in Memphis. John F. Kennedywas reported to have had several affairs includingone with Marilyn Monroe. His brother Bobby wasalso alleged to have been involved with Monroe.Roosevelt was accused of having numerous womenin his life including a twenty-year affair with hissecretary. And then there was Bill Clinton.Jimmy Carter drew national attention whenhe admitted to being an adulterer during his Presidentialcampaign. He said he had committed adulterymany times. He referred to what Jesus said inMatthew 5:27 -28 "You have heard that it was said,'You shall not commit adultery. But I tell you thatanyone who looks at a woman lustfully has alreadycommitted adultery with her in his heart." I supposea new translation of the Biblesomeday may say if a person has lusted afteranother person. It could work both ways. Carter wasfurther criticized because he gave this interview toPlayboy magazine. I think there is a difference betweenthinking something and actually doing it...but according to Jesus human failure begins in theheart and this is what Carter was talking about.Sanford admitted to an affair with an Argentinianwoman. Craig pleaded guilty to disorderlyconduct after being arrested by a policemanat Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport forlewd conduct. Foley was accused of sending suggestivetext and instant messages to male teens.It seems as if it usually boils down to sex butnot always. Richard Nixon was run out of Washingtonbecause of Watergate and Ted Kennedy almostlost his political career over the Chappaquiddickcar crash that took the life of Mary Jo Kopechne.In 1922 Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall was foundguilty of bribery, fined $100,000 and sentenced toone year in prison in what is remembered as theTeapot Dome Scandal.Human failure is rampant in politics, mainlybecause politicians are human beings prone to fallshort. You may quickly name persons of unblemishedservice and there would be many but theproblem with that is that you never know everything.Every human being is guilty of foul-ups, letdowns and human failure. Even the Bible says allhave come short. All means all of us.People actually talk about the faults and mistakesof others all the time. They talk about them inchurch prayer meetings under the guise of prayer requests.That usually happens like this: "Please prayfor Brother John I understand he hasn't been makinghis house payment. Or pray for Jane Doe I understandshe has been having an affair." The prayerrequest ends up being gossip with religious gunk onit. We gather in our little circles and make each otherfeel better as we talk about the faults of others.Granted you or your neighbor may not be runningfor public office and therefore you may feel youare exempt from life scrutiny. Just remember thesepeople are human beings with a human nature andhuman problems and have the ability to fall short ofperfection. We all have that nature. It's not a politicalparty nature. Today everybody is talking about Weinerand Filner. One time it was Clinton, Craig, Nixon,Foley, Gingrich. Last year it was Herman Cain.Whew...I'm not slamming either party. This isnot about right, left or moderate.Professional help is available and it's not restrictedto a political party.Glenn Mollette is an American columnist and author ofAmerican Issues and nine other books. Contact him directly atgmollette@aol.com like his facebook page at www.facebook.com/glennmollettepart of the North, and indeed it was not “north” as instead PointLookout was a part of the United States just as was our Maryland.We are neither north or south as we are all together theUSA. Her claim that Maryland was a part of the southern USAis fine, but we were NOT any part of “Dixie” as she claims, andwe were not a part of the racist traitors who rebelled against ourAmerican flag. She gives several references to the State of Virginia,and Virginia along with our Maryland were both membersof the original 13 colonies which first created the USA. Ofthe 13 stripes on our American flag one stripe is for Virginiaand another stripe is for Maryland, because our American flagwas created by those same 13 colonies. There are claims that therebel traitor general Lee was fighting for his State of Virginia,and as such the people from Maryland are expected to fight forour State too, but it was George Washington who came fromVirginia, as did Thomas Jefferson, and many others from Virginiaand from Maryland were the ones who created the Union(the USA) in the first place. So the rebel general Lee was notloyal to his State, while Lee and everyone like him were traitorsto their own United States, and they took up arms against theirown American flag. As such we in Maryland can be proud thatour State did not align itself with those American traitors, alongwith their racist and immoral cause.Both President Lincoln and our American General Shermanknew exactly how to deal with the racist traitor mentality,and that was at the end of a bayonet hoisted by Federal troops,and that is what Joyce Bennett and her group needs to be remindedof.JP CusickHollywood, Md.Our World is Run byPoliticians, Corporationsand MillionairesWhat has happened to the world weare living in at this time? Our world is runby politicians, corporations and millionaires,The rest of the people are servantsto these groups. The about groups decideevery move we make. They become involvedin matters that only apply in othercountries. Our country supports the rest ofthe world. We, as a country are told we arebroke, yet when a world incident occurs,who picks up the tab; the country that tellsits citizens, we are broke; Citizens musttighten their belts. We pay taxes to supportout country, not the rest of the world.Politicians do nothing to help theirconstituents. They send out military tofight in wars that really mean nothing totheir constituents. Our President spends outmoney as if her were a dictator in lieu of aPresident. He preaches economy but disregardshis family’s way of living. He spendsmillions of taxpayer’s monies touring theWorld.Our Royal Congress refuse to dotheir job and do not know what “negotiate”means. They do their job if it helps theupper class and the corporations or othercountries, The majority of our Royal Congressincomes are in the upper class andare safe in their Ivory Towers. They onlypass bills that serve to enrich themselves.For example: the Farm Bill has passed theHouse. This bill was originally passed tohelp the small farmers. Now it only benefitsthe large so-called farmers. Sorry, smallfarmers, the so-call large farmers need tofill their pockets.Defense employees began to take theirfurlough days, impact on the DOD employeesvary. It is unfair to these employees asthey did not create the situation in this country.Our Royal Congress created the problembut taxpayers pay for their inability to dotheir jobs. They sit in their Ivory Towers andhave no worries. At this time Congress ispreparing to give 1.5 billion taxpayer dollarsto Egypt. This money is available for othercountries but could be used to alleviate theDOD employees on furlong.The immigration bill is for one reason,to get eleven million people to vote for CongressionalMembers. This would enable thecurrent useless Congressional Members toretain their positions, regardless of the factthat they are not qualified to perform theirduties.Is this the right way to run a so-calledDemocracy? The only time constituentsare needed is to vote for our self-servingCongressional Members. They specializein giving American monies to everyone buttheir constituents. Where are the true patriots?Where are the people who will serve asour true representatives and will follow outConstitution in lieu of what is best for theworld around us. They will give their constituentswhat they really need, leadershipand to hell with the rest of the world. Weare not the advisors or the leaders of othercountries. Let them govern themselveswithout the taxpayers monies.Daniel J. WilsonLeonardtownP.O. 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Crime &PunishmentThe County TimesSecond Trial in St. InigoesMurder to BeginBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterCircuit Court Judge David W. Densford deniedseveral attempts by a defendant in a murder case tohave charges against him thrown out this week butheld off giving a judgement on whether statements hemade to police could be suppressed.The trial of Andre Bowman, of Laurel, beginsnext week with his being charged with the killing ofRobert Lee McDowney in a home invasion in St. Inigoesback in February.James Kenneth Clay, alleged to have been thesecond man to enter into McDowney’s home onBeachville Road in search of drugs and money Feb.7, was found guilty of first-degree felony murder lastweek as well as second degree murder.Prosecutors painted Clay as the man who firedthe shot that killed McDowney, a reputed drug dealer,but have charged Bowman with the same crimes becauseof his involvement.Bowman’s attorney, Franklin Olmstead, soughtto have certain of the charges against his clientdropped including conspiracy to commit burglary.But the key issue was a recorded statement Bowmangave to local detectives at the detention centerin Howard County following his detention in whichhis client seemed to ask for a lawyer first but then appearedto agree to talk freely with police.Densford listenedto the audioand visual recordingand found some of itunintelligible.He said he wanteda written transcript Andre Bowmanof the recording sohe could better ascertain whether his statementswere still admissible at trial even after asking for anattorney.“It looks like he agreed to talk to them withoutan attorney,” Densford said, adding that when policeurged Bowman to tell his side of the story or someoneelse would that it was an inducement but not a threat.Olmstead argued that on some of the othercharges Bowman was charged incorrectly underMaryland law and that the items he was alleged tohave stolen, about $600, was not properly identifiedby law officers.Densford said Maryland law did not require theproperty to be named in the charges and denied themotions.Bowman’s trial on first-degree murder chargesas well as other charges starts Aug. 6.guyleonard@countytimes.netPhilip H. Dorsey IIIAttorney at LawThursday, August 1, 2013 18Two GoldenBeach Fires RuledAs ArsonsBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterMaryland State Fire Marshals say that two house fires thathave taken place in Golden Beach in a little more than a week’stime were both set intentionally.The latest fire occurred about 4:30 a.m on Bay Drive ata vacant two-story home that 20 firefighters from Mechanicsville,Hughesville Waldorf and Benedict 20 minutes to controlafter they arrived on scene.No one was hurt as a result of the blaze but the damage tothe structure was estimated at $135,000.Investigators believe the fire was started on the first floor ofthe house; the destruction of the structure was total.The first fire was set nine days prior at about 5:40 a.m in the39000 block of Golden Beach Road and took 45 firefighters 20minutes to control. Firefighters from eight separate companiesfrom St. Mary’s, Charles and even Prince George’s countiescame out to tame the blaze.Investigators believed the fire originated in the attachedgarage of the vacant house and caused $125,000 in damage.No one was injured in the fire.Fire marshals are seeking the public’s assistance in solvingthe two arsons. Anyone with information on the crimes is askedto call the Southern Regional Office at 443-550-6820 or the ArsonHotline at 1-800-492-7529.guyleonard@countytimes.netMan Charged withManslaughter inPedestrian Strike- SERIOUS ACCIDENT, INJURY -• Personal Injury• Wrongful Death• Auto/Truck Crashes• Pharmacy & Drug Injuries• Workers’ Compensation• Medical MalpracticeLEONARDTOWN: 301-475-5000TOLL FREE: 1-800-660-3493EMAIL: phild@dorseylaw.netwww.dorseylaw.netBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterProsecutors have charged a GreatMills man with the negligent killing of a65-year-old pedestrian after he allegedlystruck the victim with his car in a countysubdivision back in November.Thomas Dion Gunn, 22, faces chargesof criminally negligent manslaughterin the death of James Benjamin Clark, Jr.as well as failing to stop at the scene of acollision and also failing to return to thescene.Assistant States Attorney Laura Kasparsaid it took months to finally chargeGunn because of the circumstances surroundingthe case.“There were no eyewitnesses, theinvestigators had to start with physicalevidence on the scene,” Kaspar told TheCounty Times.Clark was struck and left in a ditchon the side of Harrison Street just offChancellors Run Road at about 9:30 a.m.Nov. 11, Kaspar said, when a red truckdriving along struck him directly.Police printed flyers and distributedthem in the community the followingday asking for information on the striking,Kaspar said; Gunn shortly thereafterturned himself in to the county sheriff’soffice.Kaspar said Gunn has not admittedto striking Clark and that “he doesn’t recallstriking [Clark.]Clark lived in the subdivision there,Kaspar said, while Gunn had stayed therewith a friend overnight and was leaving tovisit a relative.Prosecutors are still trying to find outhow Gunn could not have known he hadstruck a pedestrian; they say there wasno indication that drugs or alcohol wereinvolved.The blow to Clark was from the frontarea of the red truck Gunn had been drivingthat morning, Kaspar said, and hadnot been a glancing hit.Clark was unconscious after thestrike and never regained consciousness,Kaspar said. His family eventually madethe decision to remove Clark’s life support,she said.Gunn faces three years in prison forthe negligent manslaughter charge andfive years each for the hit-and-run counts.guyleonard@countytimes.net

19 Thursday, August 1, 2013The County TimesDouble ManslaughterConvict Files AppealBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterA man sentenced to prison for causing thedeaths of two women in a series of motor vehiclecollisions back in November of 2011 has filed forrelief with the Court of Special Appeals, claimingthe judge’s verdict was in error based on evidenceat trial.Robert William Rice, Jr. was found guiltyin a bench trial of multiple counts back on Aug.23 last year including culpability in the deaths ofChernica Boyland and Lisa Proctor.His lawyer James Farmer argued in courtand in the recent appeal that his client sufferedfrom severe hypoglycemia on the day of the accidentand was not aware of his actions at thetime. The appeal argues that too much weightwas given to witnesses at the scene of the collisionwho did not have expert opinions as to Rice’sbehavior.Several said he appeared to be driving andbehaving erratically, even belligerently duringthe time in question.“No matter how the burden is assessed theappellant proved beyond all reasonable doubtthat he was unaware of his conduct due to severehypoglycemia,” Farmer wrote in the appeal.“Although unawareness by itself is not enough,the trial court never found that the appellant’sunawareness was through voluntary intoxicationbut instead erroneously found against the weightof the evidence that the appellant was aware.”On the day of the accident, Aug. 4, 2011,Rice drove his Chevy Silverado into two separateToyota minivans and then crossed the centerlineon Point Lookout Road in Callaway near CampcosomaRoad and struck a Chevy Impala withboth Boyland and Proctor inside.1st Degree Burglary/Stalking/Driving While IntoxicatedOn July 27, at approximately 11:21 p.m.,Deputies responded to a residence on Wheatley’sApartment Way in Leonardtown, Md.,for a suspicious incident. Upon Deputy JamesLloyds arrival, he observed a vehicle leavingthe immediate area and captured the MarylandRegistration on the vehicle. Deputy Lloyd madecontact with the victim who advised someoneLavalleewas banging on her door. Victim advised the subject attemptedto gain entry to her residence through several windows. TheEmergency Communications Center advised Deputy Lloyd theregistration returned to Dennis Lee Lavallee Jr., 29 of CharlotteHall, Md. The victim advised she knew Lavallee and hashad prior incidents involving Lavallee stalking her. DeputyHeath Adams located and stopped the vehicle driven by Lavallee.Upon contact, Deputy Adams observed signs of intoxication.Deputy Lloyd responded to Deputy Adams location andrequested Lavalle to complete Field Sobriety Tests, at whichtime Lavallee refused. Lavallee was arrested and chargedwith 1st Degree Burglary/Burglary/Stalking/Driving WhileIntoxicated.2nd Degree AssaultOn July 26, Deputy Blaine Gaskill respondedto a residence on Dutchmans Drive,Lexington Park, Md., for an assault. DeputyGaskill met with the victim who advised shewas in an argument with Richard ClaytonHewitt, 37 of Lexington Park, Md., on July25. The argument escalated when Hewitt Hewittbegan throwing items at the victim, striking her and causinginjury. Hewitt was arrested and charged with 2nd DegreeAssault.The driver of the first Toyota minivan, SophieNewberry, testified she saw Rice drive up behindher, take his hands off the wheel, wave them in theair and even laid down briefly in the passenger ashe was driving, according to Farmer’s filing.By the time they both reached the intersectionat Piney Point Road on Route 5 Newberrytestified Rice pulled up along side and began yellingat her and made an obscene gesture.When the light turned green Newberrydrove away but heard Rice’s tires squeel while hewas still at the red light in the turn lane and subsequentlystruck her vehicle.He continued on down the road, she testified,at a high rate of speed while driving on theshoulder.Rice struck another Toyota minivan drivenby Dyhalma Trudell before veering off to strikethe Impala.A sheriff’s deputy who interviewed Rice afterthe accident while at Baltimore Shock Traumatestified Rice told him that day he had gotten up,took insulin, ate lunch, went to a gym session,gone to visit his parents, taken a protein shakethen went home and then went to take a shower.“The next thing he remembered was beingin a helicopter and being told he was in a car accident,”the appeal reads regarding Deputy TimothyReese’s testimony.Other witnesses on the scene with extensivemedical knowledge and experience with diabetessaid after taking a reading of Rice’s blood sugarlevels that they were very low, Farmer’s appealreads.Farmer argued in his appeal that Rice’s apparenterratic and belligerent behavior could beexplained by his low blood sugar levels accordingto medical experts.guyleonard@countytimes.netSHERIFF’S BLOTTERThe following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.2nd Degree AssaultOn July 28, at approximately 12:25 a.m.,Deputy Jason Kerns responded to a residencein the area of 21000 Point Lookout Drive, LexingtonPark, Md., for an assault. Deputy Kernsmade contact with the victim who advised, MariaDolores Morris, 43 of Lexington Park, Md.,Morrishit him with the television remote during an argument.Deputy Kerns did not observe physical injury and allparties advised there would be no further incidents. At approximately2:45 a.m., Deputy Kerns responded back to the sameresidence for another assault. Deputy Kerns met with Morrisand the victim who advised they were involved in another argumentthat escalated when Morris grabbed a bag the victimwas in possession of causing injury to the victim. Morris wasarrested and charged with 2nd Degree Assault.2nd Degree AssaultOn July 27, Deputy Anthony Cole respondedto a residence on Park Avenue in Leonardtown,Md., for an assault. Deputy Cole metwith Jeremiah Matthew Burton, 34 of Leonardtown,Maryland. Burton advised Deputy Cole,he was involved in an argument with the victim.The argument escalated when he lost his temper,slapping the victim causing injury. Burton was arrestedBurtonand charged with 2nd Degree Assault.Crime &PunishmentMission BBQ Gives toShop with a CopOn July 25, Mission BBQ presented Sheriff Timothy Cameron and DetectiveCorporal William Raddatz of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, as well as AssistantState’s Attorney Joseph Stanalonis, with a check for $3,071.48. The moneywas raised at the July 17, BBQ Bash and Fundraiser, held at Mission BBQ in California,Maryland. The proceeds directly benefit the “Shop with a Cop” program.Shop with a Cop, Inc. is a non-profit organization that is co-sponsored by theFraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 and the Optimist Clubs in St. Mary’s County.This program is chartered to assist children whose families are having economichardships. The intent of the program is to provide these children with a positiveexperience dealing with members of law enforcement, while having a memorableshopping experience before Christmas and before their return to school in the fall.Since its inception, members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, MarylandState Police, Maryland Natural Resources Police, Naval Criminal InvestigativeService, Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S.Coast Guard, Maryland State Fire Marshal, U.S. Capitol Police, Patuxent River Departmentof Defense Police, St. Mary’s College Public Safety Office, Maryland ParkRangers (Point Lookout State Park), Public Safety - College of Southern Marylandand local Optimist clubs work each year to make the program a success.We would like to thank Mission BBQ for allowing us the opportunity to raisefunds for a program that directly benefits our community. We also thank all of thosethat showed, enjoying excellent food and time with family and friends.If you would like more information concerning the Shop with a Cop program,please direct your inquiries to: Cpl. William Raddatz at William.Raddatz@stmarysmd.com or 301-475-4200 ext. 1958.Scopin2nd Degree Assault, Disorderly Conduct andFail to Obey a Lawful OrderOn July 27, Deputies responded to the areaof Willow Lane and Winter Bloom Lane in LexingtonPark, Md., for an assault. The EmergencyCommunications Center received a call advisinga male and female subject were in the roadway physicallyfighting. Upon arrival, Deputy Timothy Shomper observedseveral people standing outside of their houses, pointing to aman and woman walking down the street. Deputy Shomperobserved the female subject to have blood on her shirt and themale subject’s shirt was ripped. Deputy Shomper attemptedto make contact with the male subject, later identified as CraigRyan Scopin, 23 of Lexington Park, Md., when he fled on foot.After a brief foot pursuit, Scopin was detained for further investigation.Deputy Shomper met with the victim who advisedshe was involved in an argument with Scopin that escalated intoan assault. Deputy Shomper observed swelling and bruising tothe victim’s face. Scopin was arrested and charged with 2ndDegree Assault, Disorderly Conduct and Fail to Obey a LawfulOrder.Theft under $1,000/Possession of a Controlled DangerousSubstance and ParaphernaliaOn July 27, Deputies responded to SearsDepartment Store in California, Maryland, fora reported Theft. Deputy Jean Vezzosi metwith a Sears employee who advised John RobertTownshend, 54 of Great Mills, Md., enteredthe business; removed product and exited thestore passing all points of sale without payingTownshendfor the item. The Sears employee confronted Townshend whogave the employee the stolen item and then left the area in avehicle. Trooper Mersman of the Maryland State Police locatedthe vehicle and Townshend off of Merval Dean Road in Hollywood,Md. Search incident to arrest revealed Townshend to bein possession of a smoking device for a Controlled DangerousSubstance with suspected cocaine residue. Townshend was arrestedand charged with Theft $1000 and Possession of a ControlledDangerous Substance and Paraphernalia.

The County TimesThursday, August 1, 2013 20STORYCosts May Rise fromO’Malley’s Greenhouse Gas PlanBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterLast week Governor MartinO’Malley released an ambitious plan tofurther reduce greenhouse gas emissionsin Maryland by 25 percent within thenext seven years.The plan calls for energy providersto use a greater share of renewable energysources like solar and wind power by 2020as part of their offerings to customers aswell as counties to increase the amount ofwaste they recycle to 60 percent.O’Malley also made the case formaking sure that all products used in thestate can be either reused, recycled orcomposted.“Climate change is not an ideologicalissue any more than gravity is,”O’Malley told scientists, public officialsand business leaders at a summit in BaltimoreJuly 25. “As severe weather eventscontinue to grow in size and impact andelongated trends in poor air quality continue,the costs of inaction would growexponentially.“In Maryland we are moving forwardand taking action by creating greenjobs and protecting our land, water, airand public health.”But this plan, which the O’Malleyadministration claims will produce37,000 green jobs and produce a net economicbenefit of $1.6 billion, may come ata high cost.According to the administration’sown plan some of its programs wouldcreate green jobs but also abolish others,sometimes at a negative economic impactand increased costs.One program would create new regulationsfor greenhouse gas emissionsfrom fossil fuel-powered energy plants;the projections show it would employ 40people with about $1.2 million in wagesand would account for about $28.3 millionin “net economic benefit.”Another program, the MarylandClean Cars program, which places stringentemissions standards on cars made in2011 and beyond, once fully operationalwould support about 1,312 jobs and generate$678.8 million in net economic benefitand $27.2 million in wages on averageannually, the plan claims.Programs such as the one that wouldregulate emissions from heavy dutytrucks and other vehicles, though, wouldactually eliminate jobs; that particularprogram would do away with 915 jobs,cost $3.2 billion in net economic benefitand account for a loss of $59.6 millionin wages on average annually, the planprojected.Other programs would create greenjobs and wages but conversely have anegative economic impact.One program that would continue topush the use of electric cars and vehiclesthat use energy other than fossil fuelswould support 88 jobs and generate about$2.5 million in wages but cost about $15.7million to implement.The plan projects the total costs ofstatewide implementation to be about$32.4 billion with the benefits totaling$33.9 billion; the difference is the state’sprojected net benefit of $1.6 billion.That is about equal to the sum of thePrince George’s County Board of Educationfunding request for fiscal 2014.Del. Anthony O’Donnell (R-Dist.29C) criticized the plan as unattainableand exorbitantly expensive to regularcitizens.“He wants to change the world’s climatefrom his perch in Annapolis… butpeople are already struggling with highergas prices and energy bills.“He has no sense of people strugglingto make ends meet.”The plan also holds out other optionsto reduce greenhouse gases fromthe transportation sector of the economy,such as tax increases.Page No. 147 of the plan states thatincreases in gas taxes as well as the salestax, specifically for infrastructure improvements,could be used to push consumersto use transportation methodsother than those powered by fossil fuels.Steven Anderson, director of the St.Mary’s County Department of Economicand Community Development, said thegoals in O’Malley’s plan were “laudable”but would only succeed if they were drivenby market forces.Currently, despite rising gasolineprices, fossil fuel use still overwhelminglydrove the market and the economy,he said, and the success or failure of thefar-reaching plan depended on a radicalupswing in prices for fossil fuel to makeexpensive and relatively unproven alternativeenergy sources viable.“Right now they’re buying low costoil and propane,” Anderson said of providers.“If they have to implement the expenseof the change that will be passed onto consumers.“Wind and solar power can only succeedif the market is on board and I don’tthink it’s on board right now.”Photo By Frank MarquartGovernor Martin O’MalleyAnderson said the economic benefitsof the plan were still only projections buthe was concerned about the loss of jobsin certain sectors of the economy sincegreen jobs might not materialize.“We can’t throw people out of workon a speculation,” Anderson said.Still the economic benefits of theplan, if executed properly, could be realas would the “intangible” benefits of havinga cleaner environment and a betterquality of life.But he warned that if the state attemptsto enact the plan much the sameway it did with the Septic Bill, which inits initial form made it cost prohibitivefor certain homeowners to comply withtough pollution standards, the costs couldoutweigh the benefits.The state has since instituted a grantprogram for septic system users to replaceor repair their systems.“If you overburden people with taxesthat would be incorrect,” Anderson said.“Anything that would result in somethinglike the Septic Bill before the grant programwould be fundamentally unfair.”The state had to move “cautiouslyand strategically” in implementing theplan, he said, or it could harm the economyit sought to help.“It could negatively impact a fragileeconomy,” Anderson said.Tom Dennison, spokesman for theSouthern Maryland Electric Cooperative(SMECO), said the provider was stillanalyzing the possible impacts on energyrates.“It’s hard to put a cost to the plan,”Dennison said. “It’s fair to say renewable[energy] mandates will come with a costbut they come with benefits as well.”guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Sp rtsThe County TimesThursday, August 1, 2013 22“Quade Repeats in Potomac Limited Late Models”“Alvey Clicks for Fourth Street Stock Score”By Doug WatsonContributing WriterMechanicsville Md.’s Derrick Quade scored his secondfeature win of the season in last Friday nights 20-lap Limitedlate Model feature at Potomac speedway. The win for Quade,was his career 7th at Potomac, and first since the season-openerback in March. Quade and Ryan Hackett shared the front-rowfor the start of the event, with Quade gaining the race lead onthe first-circuit. Quade would go on to lead all 20-laps, but itwas not an easy journey to victory lane. Ryan Hackett chasedQuade for most of the event , but could not make the pass forthe lead. A lap-19 caution set the stage for another epic Potomacfinish. Twelfth-starting Kyle Lear had made his way to 3rd andwhen the green was displayed to re-start the event, Lear clearedHackett as the entered turn-one, setting his sights on Quade.Lear got close to Quade going into turn three, but Quade wasnot to be denied and would take the win by two-car lengths atthe checkered. “Starting spots mean so much down here andwere able to capitalize starting up front tonight” Quade statedduring his post-race interview. “I really didn’t want to see thatlap-19 caution, but I knew we had a good enough car to win,and I just want to thank Joe, Stretch and all the people who helpon this car, it was awesome tonight.“ Hackett settled for third,Keith Jackson was fourth with Daryl Hills rounding out thetop-five. Heats went to Lear and Quade.Current Street Stock point leader Darren Alvey scored hisfourth feature win of the season in the divisions 16-lap contest.Alvey, who started 3rd, snared the race lead from Mike Lathamon lap-8 and would run and hide as he took the win by a widemargin over Latham. Mike Raleigh was third, Barry Williamstook fourth with Troy Kassiris filling the front-five. Lathamwas the heat winner.Billy Hill scored his second win of the season in the 15-lap U-Car main. Hill came from his 4th staring spot to grabthe race lead from Ryan Clement and would go on to post acommanding win. Mark Pollard was second, Speed Alton tookthird, Cori French was fourth with Erica Bailey rounding outthe top-five. Heats went to Hill and Bailey.Jonathon Raley was the winner of another wild 15-lapHobby Stock main for his third win of the season. Jerry Deasonstarted 2nd, and lead every lap to score the win, howeverDeason failed a post race inspection handing the win to Raleywho rebounded from a lap-1 spin to apparently finish secondto Deason. Ed Pope Jr. was second, point leader Jamie Sutphinwas third, Matt Tarbox fourth with Greg Morgan rounding outthe top-five. Heats went to Sutphin and Raley.Limited Late Model feature finish1. Derrick Quade 2. Kyle Lear 3. Ryan Hackett 4. Keith Jackson5. Daryl Hills 6. Billy Farmer 7. Tyler Emory 8. Dave Adams 9. TimShelton 10. Frankie Latham 11. Rich Marks 12. Ben Bowie 13. PatWood 14. Jimmy Jesmer Jr. 15. James CarteStreet Stock feature finish1. Darren Alvey 2. Mike Latham 3. Mike Raleigh 4. Barry Williams5. Troy Kassiris 6. Dale Reamy 7. Marty Hanbury 8. Jerry Deason9. Teddy Dickson 10. Scott Wilson 11. Stuart WellsU-Car feature finish1. Billy Hill 2. Mark Pollard 3. Speed Alton 4. Cori French 5. EricaBailey 6. Mikey Latham 7. Megan Mann 8. DJ Powell 9. CharlotteBall 10. Sam Raley 11. Jonathon Pritt 12. Darrell Ferree 13. RyanPritt 14. Michael Pfaff (DQ) 15. Kevin Pollard (DQ) 16. Ryan Clement(DQ)Hobby Stock feature finish1. Jonathon Raley 2. Ed Pope Jr. 3. Jamie Sutphin 4. Matt Tarbox5. Greg Morgan 6. Gage Perkins 7. Ernie Dettbarn 8. Kenny Sutphin9. John Burch 10. Brian Adkins 11. Sam Archer 12. Kevin Lear13. Jerry Deason (DQ)Grudge Racing atMIR on SaturdayThis Friday night, August 2, MIR willhost the Speed Unlimited Midnight MadnessSeries. The Midnight Madness series is a greatplace to check out street legal drag racing,hang out with your friends, enjoy great food,meet new people, and cruise the pits. You caneven enter your own streetcar or street bikeinto the event for time runs, grudge runs, ortrophy racing. It’s safe, fun, affordable, andlegal. Plus, this Friday night will feature theOutlaw Drag Radial heads-up class. Gateswill open at 6:30 p.m. and first round eliminationswill start at 10pm for all classes. GeneralAdmission for adults is $10, and kids 11 & underare free. Race Entry Fee is only $20.On Saturday, August 3, MIR will hostthe Afterdark Underground Grudge Racingevent. This event will feature the East Coast'smost famed grudge racers in a north vs. southbattle with attitudes and egos on the line. Theevent will also include the Custom T's ExtremeBack Half Shootout, the Paradise RacingImport Shootout, the JRT Trans BB ConventionalHead Shootout, and Nanu's GrudgeBike Shootout. Gates open at 1 p.m. and werace all day until 1 a.m. Admission is $20 forspectators and crew, and $50 for all racers.On Sunday, August 4, MIR will host anotherfull day Test & Tune. Time runs, grudgeruns, testing, and tuning all day long! MIRwill also have a free $1,000 to win gamblersrace for the bracket racers. So bring yourgrudge matches, street cars, pro cars, bracketcars, imports, motorcycles, and Jr. Dragstersto MIR! Gates open at 10 a.m., eliminationsbegin at 3 p.m., and the test & tune is over at 6p.m. Admission is just $15.For more detailed information on theseevents call the 24-Hour Dragline Hotline at301-884-RACE or visit us at www.mirdrag.com

23 Thursday, August 1, 2013The County TimesSp rtsRevving Engines Lawnmower StyleBy Kimberly AlstonContributing WriterThe 2013 Lawnmower Races are beingheld this year, marking the 9th year the at theevent has taken place in St. Mary’s County.According to Chairman Ronnie Mattingly,these races are major fundraisers for localcorporations including the Great Mills TradingPost and the United Sight Services. Theevents, Mattingly said, hold a lot of interestin the area and the crowds are really great.“People come from Canada to our races,”Mattingly said. He hopes to continue holdingthe Lawnmower Races here in Maryland “aslong as people are interested”.Mattingly coordinates between the locallawnmower race group and the LawnmowerRace Association, which runs the nationalraces. There are about 15 events each yearin various places around the country such asFlorida, Tennessee and Ohio. This year, thereare four racers from St. Mary’s County competingin the races, including Jason Brownfrom Plummets, who has won 9 races total,and for the last four years has competed in thenational circuit.Brown, who has been competing forabout 8 years, describes the LawnmowerRaces as “very different, pretty exciting, butnot really something you could picture”. Peopleare really laid back, he said, and everyonehas a good time. In the races, he said, lawnmowerscan hit speeds of 50 or more milesper hour.Brown began racing in order to raisemoney for the rescue squad and optimist clubin St. Mary’s Country. When he began, hewas sponsored by Sand G heat and air conditioning,a local business as well.To begin racing, Brown advises to visitlocal events and get a feeling for a class tocompete in. From there, he said, it’s aboutgetting machine ready to compete in raceday. To do that, he said to focus first on theengine work, being that the wrong type of enginecan pose as a safety hazard for both thedriver and other competitors in the race. Afterthat, he said, redo the steering and brakesystem, “and you’re pretty much good to go”.“People go out to races to have a goodtime,” Brown said, emphasizing that racersare a really laid back group of people. Therehave been several local racers to start competingin the past year, eight in total, fromCalvert, St. Mary’s, and Charles counties.“ We try to help each other out, giving tipsand stuff to each other,” Brown said. “It’s justabout having fun.”The Lawnmower Races in St. Mary’scounty are taking place Friday, August 2and Saturday, August 3 from 2 to 9 p.m. atBowles Farms in Clements. Admission is$10 per person and children eight and underare free. For more information, visit www.bowlesfarms.com/LawnMower_Race.php orcall 301-475-2139news@countytimes.netWe Make Your Old Cushions Look Brand New!301-290-1074Inside Broad Creek Kitchens27215 Three Notch Road • Mechanicsville, MD$49 95eachPhotos Courtesy of the National Lawnmower Racing AssociationfabrictheAny FabricIn Store,IncludingSunbrellastore ...for home decor

The County TimesThursday, August 1, 2013 24The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers.We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come tonews@countytimes.net after noon on Tuesdays may run in the following week’s edition.Doris Ann Gonnella, 75Doris Ann Gonnella, age 75, ofNorth Beach, Md., passed away July23,at Washington Adventist Hospital inTakoma Park, Md. She was born August19, 1937 in Sophia, West Virginia toJohn Robert and Leona Sybil (Patterson)Blackburn. She attended school in Sophia,WV and moved to Prince GeorgesCounty as a young woman. Doris marriedAl A. Gonnella on January 28, 1961in Central Baptist Church, Bladensburg,Md. After their marriage, the couple residedin Lothian and Bowie until movingto North Beach in 2001. Doris was adata entry clerk for the Prince George’sCounty School System in Upper Marlboro,retiring in 1999 with 29 yearsof service. She was a member of FirstBaptist Church of Deale. Doris enjoyedtraveling and spending time with hergrandchildren.Doris was preceded in death byher parents, her husband, Al on July20, 2002 and a granddaughter. Survivingare a daughter Crystal Mozingo andher husband John of Chesapeake Beach,Md.; three sons David E. Gonnella andhis wife Elaine of Rockdale, Tx., StephenV Gonnella and his wife Vickie ofSt. Cloud, Fla., and Mark E. Blackburnof North Beach, Md.; seven grandchildrenand three great grandchildren.Friends called on Monday, July 29,from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Rausch FuneralHome, P.=A., where a funeral serviceand celebration of Doris’ life washeld at 12 noon. Interment followed atFt. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Md.Memorial contributions may be madeto American Heart Association or theAmerican Diabetes Association. Thefamily wishes to extend a special thankyou to Washington Adventist Hospitalstaff for their compassionate care ofDoris. For information or to leave a condolencevisit www.rauschfuneralhomes.comFrancis Donald Aud, 82Francis Donald Aud, 82 of LexingtonPark, Md., died July 22, at the CharlotteHall Veterans Home. Born June 21,1931 in Valley Lee, Md., he was the sonof the late Michael Ignatius and AgathaAileen Matthews Aud. Donald was marriedto the late Grace Roundtree Audwhom he married in May of 1969 andpreceded him in death on December 21,2002.Mr. Aud is survived by his siblings;Regina Brookbank of Glen Burnie, Md.,Benedict Aud, and Betty Anne Norrisboth of Leonardtown, Md. In additionto his parents Donald was preceded indeath by his siblings; Christine Stone,Hazel Turner, and Reginald Aud.Donald was a lifelong resident ofSt. Mary’s County; he graduated fromSt. Michael’s School in 1949. He servedin the United States Navy from 1949 to1953. He was a Home Builder.A Graveside Service was held inCharles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown,Md., on Thursday, July 25, withDeacon Bill Nickerson officiating.Serving St. Mary’s County Since 1978Free estimates - Quick turn around• High speed digital Black/White & color copy serviceCompare our Prices & TimeLine to Our Competitors• Wedding Invitations,Programs and accessories• Graphic Design• Commercial Offset Printing• Perfect Binding, Hard BackBinding, GBC / Coil Binding,saddle stitching• In-County Delivery41690 Courthouse DriveLeonardtown, Maryland 20650Phone: 301-475-5531Fax: 301-475-9636orders@printingpressinc.comwww. printingpressinc.comHours: mon - thur 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.• Posters• Flyers• Menus• Raffle & AdmissionTickets• Announcements• Invitations• Composition &Layout• Copy Service• Hand Stamps• Self-Inking Stamps• Letterheads• Envelopes• Newsletters• Business Cards• Business Forms• NCR Forms• Envelope Inserting• Certificates• Contracts• Continuous Forms• Booklets• Brochures• Funeral Programs• Bumper Stickers• Magnetic Signs• Laminating• Labels• Bindery• Specialty Work• Color Work• Bindery• Briefs• Easels• Bulk MailingServicesJames Latham Mattingly, Jr, 63James “Jimbo”Latham Mattingly, Jr., 63of Chaptico, Md., diedJuly24, at his residence.Born March 22, 1950 inWashington, DC, he wasthe son of the late HazelToute Mattingly andJames Latham Mattingly,Sr.Jimbo is survived by his wife PatriciaAnn Hayden Mattingly of Chaptico, Md.,children; Tonya Knott, Jimmy Mattingly ofFla., Michael Mattingly of Chaptico, Md.,Stacy Walling and Katrina Whittington bothof Lexington Park, Md., and Jami Ransom ofLevant , ME, siblings; Gloria Bolt of Willis,Va., George Mattingly of Lexington Park,Md., Brenda of Indian Head, Md., WillieMattingly of Hollywood, Md., Joseph Mattinglyof Colonial Beach, Va., Priscilla Mattingly,Debra Kane of Leonardtown, Md.,Susan Mattingly of Hollywood, Md., MaryMattingly of Pa., Rosie Mattingly, CindyMattingly of Mechanicsville, Md., Alice Mattinglyof Waldorf, Md., Judith Whorl of Mechanicsville,Md., Carla of Great Mills, Md.,Michelle Messineo of Leonardtown, Md., andLinda of New York., he is also survived by 18grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.In addition to his parents Jimbo was precededin death by his siblings; Barbara Mattingly,and John Mattingly.Jimbo was a lifelong resident of St.Mary’s county, he loved his garden, andfishing with his best fishing buddy RalphJohnson.The family recieved friends on Monday,July 29, from 9 to 10 a.m., in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. A Funeral Servicewas held on Monday, July 29, at 10 a.m.in the Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon BillNickerson officiating. Interment followed inCharles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown,Md.Linda Mae Pilkerton, 63Linda Mae Pilkerton,63, of Avenue, Md.,passed away on July 27,in Avenue, Md. Bornon September 9, 1949 inLeonardtown, Md., shewas the daughter of thelate Walter Bailey andPerlina Mae Downs.Linda Mae is survivedby her husband Anthony “Andy” Pilkertonwhom she married in Holy AngelsCatholic Church, Avenue, Md., on November8, 1969. She is also survived by her childrenKenny Pilkerton (Alice) of Shady Side, Md.;Craig Pilkerton (Heather) of Mechanicsville,Md.; Tracy Delahay (Richley) of Leonardtown,Md.; and Denise Hayden (Mark) ofMechanicsville, Md. Siblings, Gloria JeanPilkerton and Brenda Kay Webb both of Avenue,Md., and 10 grandchildren.Linda Mae graduated from ChopticonHigh School, Morganza, Md., in 1967. Sheworked as the postmaster for the United StatesPost Office for 30 years retiring as postmasterof Chaptico, Md. in February 2012.The family recieved friends on Tuesday,July 30, from 5 to 8 p.m,. with prayers recitedat 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner FuneralHome, Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of ChristianBurial was celebrated on Wednesday,July 31, at 11 a.m., in Sacred Heart CatholicChurch, Bushwood, Md., with Father LeonardJames Downs officiating. Interment followedin the church cemetery. Pallbearerswere Don Pilkerton, Lawrence Pilkerton, JayPilkerton, Stanley Pilkerton, Mike Farr, andWarren Webb.Contributions can be made to the SeventhDistrict Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O.Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 and/or Hospice ofSt. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD20650.James Robert Clarke, 56James Robert “Robbie”Clarke, 56, of Hollywood,Md., passed awayon July 18, in Leonardtown,Md. Born on February13, 1957 in Leonardtown,Md., he wasthe son of Rose CyrillaClarke and William BernardClarke, Sr. of Hollywood,Md. James is survived by his daughterMelissa Marie Clarke of Hollywood, Md.,brother William B. Clarke, Jr., of Leonardtown,Md., and sister Sandra L. Withraw ofCulpeper, Va. Robbie graduated from ChopticonHigh School in 1975, and was a lifelongSt. Mary’s County resident. Robbie workedfor a Government Contractor as a Maintenanceworker and was a former employeeof the Morale Welfare Recreation Center. AMemorial Service was held on Wednesday,July 31, at 6 p.m. with Father Ray Schmidtofficiating in the Hollywood Fire DepartmentBingo Hall, Hollywood, Md. Arrangementswere provided by the Mattingley-GardinerFuneral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MDHarold Joseph Bracken, 90Harold Joseph “Harry”Bracken, 90 of LexingtonPark, Md., died onJuly 28, at his residence.Born August 24,1922 in New York, he wasthe son of the late Catherineand Harry Bracken.Harry was the youngestchild and only boy, andwas spoiled by his four older sisters.Harry married Doris Ann Kautz on September27, 1943 while stationed in New Orleans,LA. She was the love of his life. Theywere always together and stayed together.They met in New York at age 15, and they celebrated66 years together before her death in2009.Harry enlisted in the Navy right aftergraduating from high school in August of1940. His mother had to give permissionfor him to go into active duty because of hisyoung age. That was the beginning of his 26year career in the US Navy. His service recordand devotion to duty during times of nationalemergency included WW II, the Korean War,the Cuban and Dominican Republic crises, andthe war in Vietnam. By virtue of honorableand faithful service, he received the NationalDefense Service Medal, the American TheatreCampaign Medal, the WWII Victory Medal,the Navy Occupation Service Medal with “Europe”clasp, the American Defense ServiceMedal, the Antarctic Service Medal and theGood Conduct Award with seven stars.In addition he received a Navy UnitCommendation for his action during DEEPFREEZE SIXTY. While serving with AIRD-EVRON SIX, he participated as Place Captainon a flight from Naval Air Facility, McMurdoSound, Antarctica, to Wilkes Station, Antarctica,(a distance of 1,170 nautical miles), toevacuate an Australian National. This flightwas made to an unprepared snow field wherethe ski-equipped plane landed, after most of the

25 Thursday, August 1, 2013The County Timesflight was over previously uncharted territory.His voluntary participation in this internationalevent earned him a Navy Unit Citation. Onanother mission they flew over a range of unchartedland and there was a peak named aftereach airman, his being call Bracken Peak.During his career, Harry advanced fromSeaman Recruit to Chief Petty Officer. Hisservice as Flight Engineer, Plane Captain, TaxiPilot and Quality Control Inspector on theC-130 aircraft was always outstanding in allrespects. Harry retired in June 1966 from thePatuxent River Naval Air Station after 26 yearsof committed service. He continued to serve ina position of civil servant with the base waterdepartment. During his tenure with the waterdepartment, he attained a Bachelor’s Degreein Waste Management and was one semestershy of his Master’s Degree. In his free time,he enjoyed doing research on the Civil Warand military memorabilia, and adored his fourlegged companion “Doby”. She has been withhis since his wife’s death.Surviving Mr. Bracken are his children,Doris “Dolly” Shorback of LexingtonPark, Md.; Patricia Biscoe (John) of ValleyLee, Md.; and Helen Philyaw (Jackie)of Lexington Park, Md.; 6 Grandchildren,12 Great-Grandchildren and 3 GreatGreat-Grandchildren.In addition to his wife, he was predeceasedby his sisters, Anna Cahill, CatherineBracken, Margaret Wallace and HelenMcNally.Family will receive friends for Mr.Bracken’s Life Celebration on Saturday, August3, 2013 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the BrinsfieldFuneral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road,Leonardtown, MD 20650. A funeral servicewill be held in the funeral home chapel at 3p.m. Interment services will take place atArlington National Cemetery on a later date.In lieu of flower, those desiring maydirect memorial contributions to: MacularDegeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 531313,Henderson, NV 89053 or the AmericanCancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N Bldg. A,Gambrills, MD 21054Condolences to the family may be madeat www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.Arrangements by the Brinsfield FuneralHome, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.Linda Jean Russell, 63Linda Jean “Nana” Russell, 63 ofLexington Park, Md., died July 24, at herresidence.Family recieved friends for Linda’s LifeCelebration on Thursday, August 1 from 1to 4 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home. AMemorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. inthe funeral home chapel. Interment will beprivate.A full obituary will appear at a laterdate.Condolences to the family may be madeat www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.Arrangements by the Brinsfield FuneralHome, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.James Ethelbert Russell, Sr., 97James Ethelbert“Bert” Russell, Sr., 97,of Leonardtown, Md.,died on July 26, at the St.Mary’s Hospice Housein Callaway, Md.Born July 20, 1916,in Helen, Md., he wasthe son of the late JuliaRaley Russell and PaulIgnatius Russell. Bert graduated from St.Mary’s Academy in 1935, and worked withhis father and brothers on several farms. Hetold tender stories of the Hathaway Farm, hisfavorite place during his childhood years.Bert married the love of his life, LouiseCullins, in 1944, and in 1950, they moved toSilver Spring, Md., where he was employedby Bray and Scarff and GASCO warehousingcompanies for 37 years and became presidentof the company.Bert and his wife, Louise were devotedparishioners of St. John the Evangelist CatholicChurch in Silver Spring, Md., and bothworked as volunteers in the parish’s communityoutreach program during their retirementyears. After 45 years in Silver Spring,Bert, Louise, and their daughter, Betti movedback to the 7 th District.He was devoted to his family and wasa loving, faithful husband, father, grandfather,and great-grandfather. In his youngeryears, Bert enjoyed being with his familyand friends, tinkering in his tool shed andremodeling the family home. He filled hislater years with writing cards and notes toalmost everyone he knew and loved, includinglittle gifts or treats. For his 89 th birthday,his daughter accompanied him on a trip toTokyo, Japan, to visit his oldest grandsonand his family. Additionally, the same yearhe visited the Grand Canyon with Beverly’sfamily.Surviving Mr. Russell are his children,Brenda Russell Dunn of Lufkin, TX; BeverlyRussell Hester (David) of Thornton, Co.;Elizabeth “Betti” Louise Russell of Leonardtown,Md.; and James Ethelbert “Bud” Russell,Jr. (Lori) of Clements, Md.; grandfatherof Michael Thomas Dunn, Allyson MarieDunn, Ryan Patrick Dunn, Kristen LeighDuncan, Courtney Hester Baros, HeatherRussell Farr, Christy Russell Koeniger, BrettChristopher Russell, Breanne Nicole Russell,Kyle Matthew Russell and Austin BlakeRussell. Additionally, Bert has 10 greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews,other relatives and friends. He was predeceasedby his wife, Louise, and daughter,Bonnie; and his siblings, Julia Russell Roussin,Kitty Russell, Rose Mary Russell, PaulRussell, Jr., and Ralph Russell.Family recieved friends for Bert’s LifeCelebration on Wednesday, July 31, from 5to 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home.Prayers will be recited at 7 p.m. A Mass ofChristian Burial was celebrated on Thursday,August 1, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church,Bushwood, Md. Interment will follow in thechurch cemetery.Serving as pallbearers were MichaelDunn, Ryan Dunn, Brett Russell, Kyle Russell,Austin Russell, Bill Russell, Bob Russell,and Rich Roussin.Those desiring may direct memorialcontributions to St. Mary’s Hospice House,P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650or The Center for Life Enrichment, 25089Three Notch Rd., Hollywood Md. 20636.Condolences to the family may be madeat www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.Arrangements by the Brinsfield FuneralHome, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.Over 250,000Southern Marylanderscan’t be wrong!Your Online Community forCharles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s CountiesNew to the area? Lifelong resident?• Stay abreast of local happenings• Check our highly popular classifieds• Speak your mind in the forums• Enter our contests andwin terrific prizesStop by and see whatSouthern Maryland Onlinehas to offer!www.somd.comLIBRARY ITEMSSummer Reading programs to endKids and teens are reminded thatthe library’s Summer Reading Programswill end Aug. 10. Any child completingthe game board will earn a book. Summerstorytimes and crafternoons end thisweek.The last meeting of the Camp GreenLake book group that meets on Wednesdaysat the Lexington Park Library will beAug. 14.Stuffed Animal Sleepover is backChildren can bring their stuffed animalsfor a storytime at 6:30 p.m. at theLeonardtown branch on Aug. 6 and thenleave them for a sleepover. The childrencan watch a slide show of the animals’ adventureswhen they pick up their stuffedanimals the next day.Lexington Park shows 2013 BestPictureLexington Park branch will show themovie that won the 2013 Oscar for BestPicture tomorrow, July 26, at 2 p.m. TheR-rated movie is a dramatization of the1980 joint CIA/Canadian secret operationto extract six fugitive American diplomaticpersonnel out of revolutionary Iran.Excavating the Ocean FloorUsing hands-on activities, childrenages 10 years and older, will explore anddiscover how archaeologists excavate underwaterin brackish water. The programpresented by NAWCAD Education OutreachOffice and growingSTEMS will beheld on tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Leonardtownbranch and on Aug. 9 at 9:30 a.m.at Lexington Park branch. Registration isrequired.Waiting for WingsLexington Park branch will have abutterfly release and storytime on Aug. 5at 11 a.m. to celebrate their new ButterflyGarden and Active Learning Center.Teens can enter Writing ContestEntries for the Teen Writing Contestmust be submitted by Aug. 10 to stmateens@stmalib.organd are to be eitheran original story or poem answering thequestion, “What’s beneath the surface?”The winner will receive magnetic poetryand Natalie Goldberg’s book, “WritingDown the Bones.”Teens can still register for Get Morefrom Google class at Lexington Parkbranch on Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. to discover themany features Google offers.Programs focus on eBooks andPowerPointLeonardtown branch will offer aclass for adults on how to download eBooksfor Smart Phones on Aug. 5 at 2p.m. An introductory class on PowerPointwill be conducted at the Lexington Parkbranch on Aug. 8 at 5:30 p.m. Registrationis required for both.

The County TimesThursday, August 1, 2013 26Wanderingsof anBy Shelby OppermannContributing WriterAimlessWhew! What happened to the energy I used to have whenmy sons were little? Today I took off to watch our youngestgrandchild, Liam. He’s 7 ½ months, and trying hard to help metype. I’m not used to being home during the day and having tofollow a feeding time line. Liam’s a good baby and I’m lookingforward to he and I getting in lots of trouble now and in thefuture. I also have to think of some words that make any kind ofsense to write, and we have two plumbers here fixing the swampgas smell that occurs every time you flush, wash, or bathe. Ibelieve they are called dry traps. So Donald Eaton, PlumberExtraordinaire and colleague Kevin are working under sinks,on the roof, and generally anywhere water enters or exits ourhome. I basically told Donald please fix everything you can andpresent the bill to my husband.This summer has been a summer of music for us so far. Becauseof the different seasons of my husband’s and my jobs, wedon’t get to take a week’s vacation together, so we go see localbands, and were fortunate enough to see three concerts recentlyas part of our birthday presents. Luckily, Southern Marylandand the DC region are loaded up with concerts.I wasn’t old enough for The Monterey Pops Festival (1967),Woodstock (1969), or Montreux in 1971. Sometimes I wonderif I had been 17 or older if I would have gone, but probably not.The Floyd Fest in Floyd, VA, is on my ultimate list, but now Idon’t think I could camp out in the heat for four days anymore.I wouldn’t be able to move at all. The Floyd Fest has been goingon since 2002 and this year was referred to as the “mud fest”.My husband would not have been thrilled.In my teenage years in Prince George’s County, and myearly college years here in St. Mary’s, I loved following TheNighthawks, DC Starz, Harvey and the Hubcaps, and The DixieRoad Ducks among many others. A few had their roots inClinton where I grew up. I can’t believe that so many of thesebands, and well-known old ‘70’s bands, are still going strongtoday. We just saw The Nighthawks over at Gilligan’s Pier inCharles County a few weeks ago (and Gilligan’s is having a “nocover” summer to see all their bands) and we are hoping to seeThe Dixie Road Duck’s this Saturday at Cryer’s Back Road Inn.They were pretty much the house band at the old LeonardtownWharf is what Jim Cryer told me. I’m excited about seeing TheRoad Ducks. I wish I had one of their old cassettes to sign likeI did when I saw the Nighthawks. Lead singer Mark Wennerindulged me with his second signature on the old cassette intwo decades.I am still working on my life’s bucket list. There are a fewplaces I’d like to travel like Hungary, Ireland, and Germany,and lots of travel left to do in the United States. But until thenmusic tames my restless soul...preferably local music. Now wetry to see No Green Jelly Beenz, The Worx, Miles from Clever,and Sam Grow. I’ll have to keep listening because in ten yearsI’m going to have Sam Grow sign the first CD I got from him atSeabreeze Restaurant a few years ago.To each new day’s adventure,ShelbyMindOld MusicMemoriesPlease send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby OppermannBy Kimberly AlstonContributing WriterWriter and author Michael Kiblerrecently released his first book, “Cut itOut” as a self-help book aimed at selfharmers. After battling with his ownaddiction to self-harm, Kibler wantedto help others in the way he knew howthroughwriting.While Kibler was struggling withhis own self-harm, he found no consolationwith his research. It was writtenby “ professionals with no experienceon the subject,” Kibler said, or by “stereotypicalteenage girls”. There was noone like him, that he could find, who wasdealing with the things that he was.“Cut it Out” looks at self harm ina different way than a traditional guide,identifying it as an addiction rather thana symptom of a different kind of mentalillness such as depression. “An addictionis something that you can not controlyourself,” Kibler said, “It’s somethingthat needs outside help”. From his ownexperience, Kibler stated that self-harm,in general, is something that once it getspast a certain point, is something thatcan not be stopped without help.“I just want to help other people,”Kibler said of his book. He wants to “introducepeople to all different aspects ofthe addiction” and help them find alternativeand healthy coping mechanismsin order to face whatever difficultiesthey may be having.“The best advice I have,” Kiblersaid, “is to have a distraction you can goto any time you have the urge to cut, butin moderation.” He went on to say thatthat does not mean one addiction shouldbe replaced with another.“Do everything in moderation,” he said, “becausein excess, anything can do more harm thangood”.Kibler “goes into depth about every aspectof the illness,” he said, including introducing anew concept known as the “blood effect”, whichis identified as a “build-in protection system,” hesaid, by the body, to keep self harmers from “goingtoo far”. “Most cutters have hemophobia [fearof blood]” Kibler said, going on to say that that isthe reason cutters stop once blood is drawn.Emily Willoughby, cover art designer, inspirationbehind “Cut it Out” and fiancé of Kiblersaid she feels as though Kibler talking about hisbook will help make a difference in the lives ofIn his first person self help book, Cut It Out!, MichaelKibler uses his experiences from his own self harmaddiction to provide valuable insights and explanationsabout self harm. Written for self harmers by a former selfharmer, Cut It Out! is packed full of useful informationregarding an addiction that plagues millions of peopleacross every demographic.Cover design byEmily WilloughbyMichael Kibler, a former selfharmer, is an aspiring writerlocated in southern Maryland.When he is not writing, Michaelenjoys equestrianism and beingwith his fiancée, Emily.NewsmakersCut It OutMichael Kiblerother people.“The book is for everyone, but it is for himtoo,” Willoughby said. She described the book as“really intense,” but said that he needed to write itin order to deal with himself.“He wrote his book to help people stop cutting,”she said.Willoughby said Kibler cut because “he likedthe pain feeling, he thought it helped him”.Kibler said that he got the idea to cut from anex of his. His “past relationships were detrimentalto my health,” he said. From there, he “embracedthe negativity”.In 2012, Kibler stopped cutting after he madea promise to Emily. “I was so worried about him,”Willoughby said. “He felt like he was nothing topeople, like he was alone”.“Cut is Out” is the first book finished andself-published by Kibler. Currently he is workingon two new projects, a poetry book and a separatenovel.Michael Kibler will be signing copies of hisnew book, “Cut it Out” on Friday, August 2 from5 to 7 p.m. at Fenwick Street Used Books & Music,41655A Fenwick Street, Leonardtown. Cut itOut is available online at www.amazon.com/Cut-It-Out-Michael-Kibler/dp/1484191102. For moreinformation, visit writermichaelkibler.blogspot.comnews@countytimes.net

27 Thursday, August 1, 2013The County TimesLexington Park ActiveAdult CommunitySpecial!!!!2 Bedroom ApartmentsNow AvailableNo Application Fee$250.00 Security Deposit21895 Pegg Road • Lexington Park, MD 20653 (240) 725-0111BTB Coffee BarRelax and Drink SomethingOpen 6 am -10 pmMon. through Thurs.Fri. & Sat.6 am - 12 pmNEW! SUNDAY 8 AM - 2 PMSERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCHSpeakeasyHAPPY HOURMon. - Thurs.5 - 7 pm1/2PRICEDDRINKSServing Delicious Appetizers(301) 475-2400 • 41658 Fenwick Street • Leonardtown, MDFrom My Backyardto Our Bay was firstdeveloped by the BaltimoreCounty Soil ConservationDistrict. From there, thebooklet was given to eachof the Soil ConservationDistricts in the ChesapeakeBay watershed area forcustomization. If the 17.5million residents who live inthe watershed area of theChesapeake Bay read thisbooklet, and took to heartits suggestions and bestpractices, the ChesapeakeBay would see a dramaticincrease in health. Obtaina FREE copy of thebooklet by going to the St.Mary’s River WatershedAssociation, smrwa.org anddownloading it. The bookletis available at WentworthNursery in Charlotte Hall;Chicken Scratch in ParkHall; The Greenery inHollywood; Good EarthNatural Food; and the St.Mary’s Soil ConservationDistrict in Leonardtown.Join your local watershedassociation and make adifference for Our Bay!smrwa.orgFrom my Backyard to our BayA St. Mary’s County Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking WaterBackyard Best Management PracticesKeeping a Healthy LawnFor many of us, a lush, green, weed-freelawn has come to symbolize success ashomeowners or gardeners. To achievethat look, though, we probably overapplyfertilizer to encourage vigorousgrowth and use pesticides to controlweeds, insects, and diseases.According to the Maryland Departmentof Agriculture, there are more than937,000 acres of residential lawns statewide.Since 2009, more fertilizer hasbeen applied to residential lawns thanto agricultural lands. If each of us overfertilizesour lawn by just one pound, ahuge amount of excess nutrients endsup polluting groundwater, streams,rivers, reservoirs, and eventually, theChesapeake Bay.Soil fertility should be tested beforeseeding a new lawn and every threeyears for an established lawn to determinethe amount of fertilizer and limeneeded. Contact the St. Mary’s CountySoil Conservation District or Universityof Maryland Extension for helpwith soil testing.Before establishing a lawn, considerwhether turf grass is suitable. Heavilyshaded or severely sloped areas maynot provide the conditions needed forturf, leading to erosion, pests, and alack of soil nutrients. Fertilizer-free andpesticide-free lawns are the best choicefor the environment. The homeownersaves significant amounts of time andmoney by reducing the frequency offertilizing and applying pesticides. Slowrelease and low or no phosphorous fertilizersare optimal to promote a healthyenvironment. New lawns may requiresome phosphorous, but require very littleonce established. Don’t over-fertilize!According to the EPA, in one hour yourgas-powered lawn mower emits as muchpollution (volatile organic compoundsand particulates) as your new car doeswhen driven 340 miles. Limit mowingtime or purchase a push mower.Lawn Care TipsMost St. Mary’s County lawns are coolseason grasses that turn brown insummer but become green again in thefall. If fertilizer is needed, spread two orthree small applications one month apart(early September, October, and November),rather than one larger application.• Do not apply fertilizer to frozen groundor dormant turf (especially when coolseason grasses turn brown duringsummer months).• Apply only the recommended amountsof fertilizer. Use no more than 1 poundof actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feetof lawn per application. Keep fertilizeroff paved areas by sweeping it backonto the grass.More Tips Next Week…Where to get help with…LAWN CARE• Chesapeake Bay Foundation HealthyLawns, cbf.org/Document.Doc?id=59• Maryland Department of Agriculture,Lawn Care, mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/Documents/Tip2.pdf• University of Maryland Extension,Home and Garden Information Center,extension.umd.eduThis is the eleventh in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (maryann.scott58@yahoo.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasingawareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next week’s County Times!From My Backyard to Our BayA St. Mary’s County Resident’s Guide toImproving Our Environment and Drinking Waterare youBay-Wise?Bay-Wise landscapesminimize negative impactson our waterways by usingsmarter lawn managementtechniques and gardeningpractices. The Universityof Maryland ExtensionMaster Gardener Bay-Wiseprogram in St. Mary’sCounty offers hands-onhelp with managing yourlandscape by providinginformation, a site visit, andlandscape certifications.Our yardstick checklist iseasy to understand andfollow, and our team oftrained Master Gardenerscan help guide youthrough it while offeringsuggestions to improveboth the appearanceand sustainability of yourlandscape.Call Now &Schedule a Visit!301-475-4120extension.umd.edu/baywiseStart a Movement in YourNeighborhood…Be the Firstto be Certified Bay-Wise!

CommunityThe County TimesThursday, August 1, 2013 28Local Lighthouses to Open forNational Lighthouse DayThe Piney Point Lighthouse in Piney Point, Md., andthe reconstructed Blackistone Lighthouse on St. Clement’sIsland State Park, will be available for viewing in recognitionof National Lighthouse Day, Sunday, August 3. Theofficial commemoration date is August 7, as designated byCongress on August 7, 1989 (the 200th Anniversary of thesigning of the Congressional Act “for the establishment andsupport of lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and public piers”)and the anniversary of the first commissioned Federallighthouse.The Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum and HistoricPark will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offer localartists in the keeper’s quarters and a view of the lighthousewhich is currently undergoing a preservation project.The Piney Point Lighthouse, built in 1836, is locatedat 44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point, MD. For more informationcontact the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum at301-994-1471.The reconstructed Blackistone Lighthouse stands onSt. Clement’s Island State Park and is available by privateboat or by water taxi service from the St. Clement’s IslandMuseum. Water taxi service begins at 10 a.m., with the lastUniversity of Maryland Extension (UME) AnnouncesOrganizational Changes For Southern MarylandUniversity of Maryland Extensionis taking a proactive approach to ensurethat the needs of Maryland citizens aremet. With the increased demand for UMEknowledge, expertise and educationalprograms throughout the state, and a decreasein funding, UME has developed a“cluster” approach. No longer can UMEafford large numbers of faculty with thesame expertise for each and every county.Therefore, faculty are now hired for theirparticular expertise, and are asked to sharetheir knowledge and program developmentacross county lines. To help administerthis cluster approach, Area ExtensionDirectors (AED) have been hired to workclosely with our stakeholders and partnersin state and local governments, agencies,educational institutions, community organizations,volunteers, stakeholders andarea residents across a cluster of counties.This frees up faculty members to concentrateon their area of expertise and programdelivery, rather than administrative issues.This is a win for both the faculty memberand the clientele. With this change, UMEwill continue to establish and build strongpartnerships and collaborations which arethe core of UME’s long-term success in thecommunities it serves.Karol Dyson, formerly County ExtensionDirector for Charles and PrinceGeorge’s counties, has assumed the role ofCapitol Area Extension Director (AED) forAnne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties.Karol began her Extension career atthe University of Connecticut. She came toMaryland in 1998 as a 4-H and Family andConsumer Sciences Educator responsibleprimarily for outreach in Charles County,and was appointed County Extension Directorin 2004. In 2010 she became CountyExtension Director for both Charles andPrince George’s Counties. She has alsoserved as the 4-H Educator for CharlesCounty since 2000. Dyson received herBA from Trinity College (CT), and herMEd from the University of Hartford inUrban and Multicultural Education. Shealso completed 24 hours of post graduatework in Adult Education at the Universityof Maryland, College Park. She hasfocused many of her efforts on collaborationswith other agencies and youth developmentorganizations resulting in greatlyincreased public awareness and support ofExtension in Southern Maryland.Dr. Chris Seubert of Baltimore hasaccepted the position of Southern AreaExtension Director (AED) for Calvert,Charles and St. Mary’s Counties. Dr. Seubertgrew up on a farm in Ohio, but he hasbeen a resident of Maryland for the last25 years. He earned a Bachelor’s degreein Agriculture from Purdue University,a Master’s degree in Soil Science fromNorth Carolina State University, and aDoctorate in Agronomy from Purdue University.For much of his career, Dr. Seubertworked in international agriculture andnatural resource management and livedand worked in more than twenty countriesin Africa, Asia and Latin America. Duringthat time, his work focused on food security,increasing agricultural production, andmanaging natural resources in less developedcountries. He completed a degree inNot-for-Profit Management at the Universityof Maryland, University College andworked for seven years as United Way ofCentral Maryland’s Director of CommunityBuilding.Faculty members Dr. Herb Reed ofCalvert County, Mr. Dave Myers of Anneride to the island at 2 p.m. The final return trip from theisland will be at 3:30 p.m. The lighthouse will be open fortours, given by volunteers of the St. Clement’s Hundred organization.A fee of $7 per person is required and can bepaid inside the museum. The fee includes museum admission.Visitors are advised to call ahead at 301-769-2222 toensure service as weather conditions in Colton’s Point determinewater taxi operation.The Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum and HistoricPark and the St. Clement’s Island Museum are managed bythe Museum Division of St. Mary’s County Department ofRecreation and Parks and the St. Mary’s County Board ofCommissioners.For more information contact Kim Cullins, Marketingand Development Specialist, at 301-769-2385 or via email atkim.cullins@stmarysmd.com.Arundel County and Mr. Ben Beale of St.Mary’s County will be dedicating theirtime to agriculture and natural resourcesprogramming throughout the 5 countySouthern Maryland cluster, and in researchat the University of Maryland CentralMaryland Research and Education Centerin Upper Marlboro. The University hasbeen very fortunate to have had them servein the role of County Extension Directorsprior to this reorganization.The structure for Extension incorporatesnew strategies and program deliverymethods to ensure successful educationaloutreach in its many areas of expertise,including agriculture, 4-H Youth Development,health and nutrition, environmentalscience and technology, and economic andcommunity development. Extension looksforward to meeting issues facing Marylandcitizens, and using improved programdelivery methods to provide solutions incommunities. The University of MarylandExtension is an Equal OpportunityEmployer with Equal Access Programs.For more information, contactUniversity of Maryland Extension at410-535-3662.

29 Thursday, August 1, 2013The County TimesCommunityParents Get Into the ActAt Ticket To Broadway National Finals held in Virginia Beach, the parents at Gracie'sGuys and Gals Dance Studio entered the Parent Category. Seven routines from over 30 studiosentered, and the Parents at Gracie's placed first. They received a standing ovation fortheir 'funny' routine Blast from the Past, in which they brought back memories from Elvis,Tina Turner, The Weather Girls, Tom Jones, Richard Simmons, Jackson Five and the Commodores-BrickHouse!Ship Remains Identified in the St. Mary’s RiverWorking and pleasure boats haveplied Maryland waters for centuries. Noone knows how many wrecked or abandonedships lay hidden In Maryland’s riversand bays. One suspected underwatersite that was first mapped in 1994 gave upsome of its secrets this summer. ScottTucker, archaeologist and doctoral candidatefrom University of Southampton inthe United Kingdom, has been exploringwhat may be the remains of a ship in theSt. Mary’s River, with the Maryland statemuseum, Historic St. Mary’s City.Ten feet beneath the surface, Tuckerand a crew of volunteer divers found aheavy concentration of stones in an ovalshapedarea that was over 50 feet long.“The shape suggested that the site is theremains of a ship. Now we know thestacked, rounded cobble stones were usedas ballast, since there is an order to them.The larger cobbles tend to be at the topof the ballast, helping to fix the smallerstones in place below,” Tucker reports.“You can see where they were placedside by side by someone over 300 yearsago. And these stones are unique. Theyare not typical of Maryland. Instead, wefound a possible source on the North Devoncoast of England, a geological featurecalled the Northam Pebble Ridge.” Thesize of the ballast distribution suggestsa ship of roughly 100-120 tonne burden,an average sized ship for trans-Atlantictrade during this period.The archaeologists were not totallysurprised to find that no timbers or shiparchitecture were uncovered, given theharsh environment of the small test areas,but the few artifacts that were recoveredoffer more clues about the site. Tobaccopipes and Dutch red bricks excavated inthe 1990s suggested the remains mightdate to the latter half of the 17th century.“This year we found a ceramic fragmentin between the ballast stones that is partof a North Devon Sgraffito jug. Tuckersaid, “The decoration is distinctive anddates it to 1650-1700, supporting our initialdating of the vessel. It was fired ina kiln quite close to the probable sourceof the ballast!” Direct trade from NorthDevon to Maryland is well documentedthroughout the second half of the seventeenthcentury.A shaped wooden fragment, possiblya piece of a ship's bilge pump, was alsorecovered. Researchers determined thewood is elm and hope further researchmay reveal more about its source. Discoveryof this well preserved piece giveshope that portions of the hull surviveelsewhere under the ballast.Since few artifacts were found andthe remains are close to what was the17th-century shoreline, researchers suspectthe ship was abandoned rather thanwrecked. Cargo and items of value wouldhave been removed. “While a wreckfilled with goods would be more exciting,there is still much we can learn from theremains of this ancient abandoned vessel,“ HSMC’s Director of Research HenryMiller, Ph.D. commented, “The findingsstrongly suggest that this is indeed a17th-century ship. Given its likely Englishorigin and size, it was probably a tobaccoship that carried settlers and goodsto Maryland and tobacco back to Europe.Such vessels were the vital link for theearly Chesapeake economy. While thousandsof vessels engaged in the TobaccoTrade during the colonial era, this is thefirst 17th-century one to be identified byarchaeologists. Scott's work gives us anotherhint of the vast store of archaeologicalevidence and historical knowledgethat lies hidden under the waters of ChesapeakeBay.”State Underwater Archaeologist SusanLangley, Ph.D. remarked on the superiorquality of Tucker’s research designand commended his level of effort. “Weare looking forward to reading his reportand reviewing the evidence,” said Langley,Tucker’s work was funded by theElsie Carper Charitable Foundation withsupport from University of Southampton,Historic St. Mary’s City Commission, theInstitute for Maritime History, and theMaryland Historical Trust.For more information about HistoricSt. Mary’s City and archaeology on thesite of Maryland’s first capital, visit www.stmaryscity.org or contact the museum at800-762-1634 or info@stmaryscity.org.

CommunityMajor sponsors ofthe Lexington Park LionsClub’s 2013 golf tournamentwere recognized atthe Lions Club meetingMonday night, July22.King Lion Buzz Shelleypresented Certificatesof Appreciation to WyleAerospace Group1, PJ’sAuto Body2, Dr. AmitKhanna, DMD3, andGladstone’s State FarmAgency.4 Recognized butwithout representativespresent were CSC AppliedTechnologies, TwoGuys Collision Center,Bunky’s Charter Boats,Servpro of St. Mary’s andCalvert, and First CommandFinancial Services.Lion Shelley expressedthe Club’s appreciationfor the support and spokebriefly about how sponsorshiphelps fund eyeexams and eyeglasses forqualifying residents of St.Mary’s County.The County TimesLexington Park LionsThank SponsorsKing Lion Buzz Shelley, left, presents Certificate of Appreciationto Stu Ashton for Wyle Aerospace GroupKing Lion Buzz Shelley, right, presents Certificate ofAppreciation to Dr. Amit Khanna DMDKing Lion Buzz Shelley, right, presents Certificate ofAppreciation to PJ Forrest for PJ’s Auto BodyKing Lion Buzz Shelley, right, presents Certificate ofAppreciation to Tammy Gladstone for Gladstone’sState Farm AgencyThursday, August 1, 2013 30Lexington ParkLions NameLion Of The YearKing Lion Bob Hayward (left) presents Lions of the Year awardto Lion Bruce MaynardThe Lexington Park Lions Club recognized BruceMaynard as Lion of the Year, 2013. Lion Bruce epitomizesthe best in Lionism. He is always the first to volunteerfor vision screenings, sno-cone sales, eyeglasscollection and recycling, and all other club events. LionBruce is dedicated to serving our community, and doesso with proficiency and good humor. In addition to hisLion activities, Lion Bruce is a volunteer tax counselorwith the AARP Tax-Aide Program and just recentlyjoined the folks at ACTS (A Community That Shares)to ensure durable medical equipment is available forthose in need.CSM Celebrates 14thLeadership AcademyTier I GraduationThe 2013 College of Southern Maryland Leadership Academy Tier I class celebrated its completion at a ceremonyJune 6 at the La Plata Campus. Joined by CSM Organizational Development Coordinator DoreenBickel, first row, left, the 14th cohort to complete the one-year program included Career Coordinator LauraRobins, Testing Center Coordinator Lynda McDonald, Leadership Academy Instructor Deborah Harris, AuxiliaryServices Executive Director Marcy Gannon, Outreach Counselor Jehnell Linkins, Marketing CoordinatorLena Yates and Educational Talent Search Director Tim Fenner; second row, from left: Executive AssistantBeverley Lahman, Diversity and Equal Opportunity Executive Director Makeba Clay, Programmer AnalystElizabeth Wallman, Enrollment Advisor Renata Zgorski, Call Center Specialist Luke Dieguez, Student AssistantQuonte Stewart, Call Center Specialist Josh Cockerham, Nursing Program Outreach CoordinatorLaurie Cangelosi, College Store Business Manager Lucia Charpentier and Cash Receipts Accountant CathyJordan. The program consists of sessions including Myers-Briggs type indicator and leadership, managingchange, problem solving, discussion-making skills, team building and effective leadership practices. CSMis one of 14 organizations that has been recognized by the Alliance for Workplace Excellence with theawards for Workplace Excellence, Health and Wellness, EcoLeadership and Diversity.

31 Thursday, August 1, 2013The County TimesCommunityCommissioners Honor 2013ADA Awareness Award RecipientsMargaret BrentHigh SchoolALUMNI DANCEAugust 24, 20135:00 - 11:00 p.m.Social Time: 5:00 - 5:30Dinner: 5:30Menu includes: Baked Chicken,Fried Chicken, Ham and all the fixin'sMusic by: Southbound7:00 - 11:00 p.m.CASH BARLocation: Mechanicsville Moose Lodge27636 Mechanicsville RdMechanicsville, MDAdmission by Ticket onlyTickets are $30.00 per personTables can be reserved with thepurchase of a group of 8 ticketsTo purchase tickets please contact:Delores Cusic301-884-4812240-538-4297Clarence Bowles301-769-2630301-481-1877Make Checks Payable To:MBHS Alumni and mail to:Clarence Bowles • P.O. Box 143Clements, MD 2062450/50 RaffleThe St. Mary’s Board of County Commissioners, along with the St. Mary’s Commissionfor People with Disabilities (COPD), presented 2013 ADA Awareness Awards to sixindividuals and one business. The awards are part of COPD’s initiative to create awarenessabout the disability community.This year’s winners are as follows:• Volunteer of the Year: Marcia Bald• Notable Employer: Paula Hummer/NAVAIR• Vicki Brown Award (formerly Outstanding Person with Disability award):Youth – Kayla Woolridge Adult – Chris Huseman• Facility Accessibility : Sanner Lake Sportsman Club• Innovative Program: Rev. John Dakes, St. Aloysius Special Needs Ministry(Rev. David Beaubien accepting)• Outstanding Individual Achievement Award: Betty BushThis year’s ceremony coincided with the 23rd anniversary of the signing of the Americanswith Disabilities Act.Provide Hope and Comfort toChildren and Their Families byMaking a Donation to RonaldMcDonald House CharitiesLa-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries is excited to announce its 86th Anniversary Saleand RMHC Donation Event. The event promotion saves customer's 20% on their purchaseof La-Z-Boy furnishings with a $20 donation to RMHC. The proceeds will allbe presented to the local Baltimore chapter. The official launch date of this promotionis July 30 2013 and will conclude on August 19, 2013.The Ronald McDonald House, RMHC offers families a "home-away-from-home"where they can stay together and find compassion, encouragement and support thathelps them focus on what matters most- the prompt recovery of their sick child. Each$20 donation provides those families the funding for a night's stay free of charge. La-Z-Boy is proud to be a charitable partner and official furniture provider for RMHC andassisting in providing comfort and hope for families suffering through the illness of achild. Your donation is a powerful source of courage and strength to the families servedthrough RMHC family-centered programs.A GAtherinG PlAceLOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!301-373-295523971 Mervell Dean RdHollywood, MD 20636Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1234 5HappyB Day Joey!Karaokewith LoriWyatt9-111 12Karaokewith LoriWyatt 9-118 1925Snakebite3-7Karaokewith LoriWyatt 9-126Karaokewith LoriWyatt 9-16Toot's$2.00TuesdayAll Beer,CaptainMorgan andCrownRoyal13Toot's$2.00TuesdayAll Beer,CaptainMorgan andCrownRoyal20Toot's$2.00TuesdayAll Beer,CaptainMorgan andCrownRoyal27Toot's$2.00TuesdayAll Beer,CaptainMorgan andCrownRoyal7Team Triviaat 6:30D.J. at 8:3014Team Triviaat 6:30D.J. at 8:3021Team Triviaat 6:30D.J. at 8:3028Team Triviaat 6:30D.J. at 8:30HappyB Day Tom!8D.J. Mango!8:30-12:30CharlesThompsonD.J.Extraordinaire9PoundingSandComedancing!15 1622The MikeStarkeyBandBestHarmonicaIn Town29D.J. Mango!8:30-12:30CharlesThompsonD.J.Extraordinaire23R&R TrainWoo woo!30For the firsttime ever:BLACKFRIDAY!Classic rock!Stone ColdBike Run!10FunkzillaReturns!17HappyB DayTracy!The Craze!8:30-12:3024Four of aKindThis will bea giantnight!31Don't CallMeShirley!

The County TimesThursday, August 1, 2013 32To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar,please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m.on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.August All Month Long• Creek Side Gallery Invaded by WildlifeMaryland Antiques Center, LeonardtownWild life carvings by local artisans Warrenand Maxine Brown will be on display atCreek Side Gallery through August 28. “Realistic”carvings of Baltimore orioles, ducks,moose, eagles and more by this husband andwife team of carvers showcase their talent inthis increasingly popular medium. Creek SideGallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,and until 8 p.m. on First Friday, August 2.Friday, August 2• Bad company Performs at the CalvertMarine MuseumPNC Waterside Pavilion, Solomons, 7:30 p.m.Bad Company with Paul Rodgers performslive Friday, August 2nd at the CalvertMarine Museum! Tickets are on sale now for$47 and $57 and can be purchased by phoneat 1-800-787-9454, in person at Prince FrederickFord/Dodge (cash or check only), oronline at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.Become a Calvert Marine Museum memberfor special perks and the opportunity topurchase the best seats first next season atwww.calvertmarinemuseum.com/membership.Ticketbuyers will get a rare chance tohear the amazing voice of Bad Company’soriginal lead singer Paul Rodgers performlive in Solomons. Bad Company released astring of six albums, yielding internationalhits “Can’t Get Enough,” “Bad Company,”“Feel Like Makin’ Love,” and many otherspenned by the main songwriters Paul Rodgersand Mick Ralphs. Original membersRodgers, Ralphs, and Kirke will be joinedon stage by guitarist Howard Leese and bassistTodd Ronning (from Paul Rodgers soloband). Original bassist Boz Burrell passedaway in 2006.Proceeds from the summerconcert series support the education andpreservation efforts of the Calvert MarineMuseum. This event would not be possiblewithout the generous support of many localbusinesses. Waterside 2013 sponsors includePrince Frederick Ford/Dodge, All AmericanHarley-Davidson, Bay Weekly, Coors Light,Comcast, DirectMail.com, Holiday Inn SelectSolomons, Isaac’s Restaurant & Pub,Kelly Generator & Equipment, Inc., LeitchHeating & Air Conditioning, MetroCast,Quick Connections Answering Service, Inc.,Roy Rogers-Solomons, Southern MarylandNewspapers, and 98 STAR FM. Gates openat 6:00 p.m. with music, food, and drinksavailable on site. Chairs and coolers are notpermitted. For additional information or topurchase tickets, please visit the museum’swebsite at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.To reach a staff member, please call 410-326-2042, ext. 16, 17, or 18.• 2013 Governor’s Cup Yacht RaceSt. Mary’s College of Maryland18952 E.Fisher RoadSt. Mary’s City, 2:55 p.m.St. Mary’s College of Maryland invitesthe public to the 2013 Governor’s Cup YachtRace to be held Aug. 2 and 3. The Governor’sCup Yacht Race is the oldest and longestovernight race on the Chesapeake Bay. Thisyear marks the 40th running of the race fromMaryland’s current capital city to its first capitalin St. Mary’s City! In addition to vendors,a dinner will be offered in the Great Room atthe Campus Center!To register, go to www.cvent.com/events/the-2013-governor-s-cup-yacht-race/event-summary-a8060e-3410984a439b68bda140e408d6.aspx. Participantscan enjoy friendly competition beginningon Friday, August 2 at 2:55 p.m. andfinishes on August 3 at Church Point. Therace will have live GPS tracking on the websiteso that your shoreside friends and familycan track your progress online and the earlierstart for PHRF Cruising, N (2HS), C/D, B aswell as Multihulls will get you and your crewto St. Mary’s City much earlier to enjoy thefestivities.This year, Kattack tracking can be donevia an iPhone or Android App for $10, searchfor ‘Kattack Mobile’. The race fee is reducedto $90 to cover this cost. If you are here onyour phone, go to the Sailor’s Informationpage for links to the respective Smart Phonestores!Back by popular demand the Racer’sDinner will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the campusGreat Room and will feature an all you caneat buffet menu of Kaluha Smoked Pork, ButtermilkFried Chicken, Braised Greens, HickorySmoked Baked Beans, Fresh Local GreenBean Salad, Italian New Potato Salad, CarvedWatermelon Station, Cookies, Brownies andIced Tea and a Full Bar! The cost is $55/personand pre-registration is required. To register,go to www.cvent.com/events/the-2013-governor-s-cup-yacht-race/event-summarya8060e3410984a439b68bda140e408d6.aspx• Book SigningFenwick Street Used Books & Music, 41655AFenwick Street, Leonardtown, 5 to 7 p.m.Local author Michael Kibler will besigning copies of his book Cut it Out, on FirstFriday. For two years, Michael Kibler washooked on an awful addiction to cutting. Fortwo years Michael battled against his selfharmaddiction until he finally quit for goodin February, 2012. As someone who has successfullyfought and won against a self-harmaddiction, Michael wanted to share his experienceswith the world. In his first personself-help book, “Cut It Out!”, Michael useshis practical knowledge gained from being acutter and applies it to any self harm addiction.“Cut It Out!” is the down-to-earth resultof two years of blood, sweat, and tears, and ismade to help those who engage in that awfulpractice that is self harm.• August First FridayTown Square, Leonardtown, 5 to 8 p.m.Bring your family and friends to theSquare in Leonardtown for music with Milesfrom Clever, the Summertime Raffle Drawingat 7:30 -tickets still available, children’sactivities on the Square, and specials anddemos inside businesses all over Town. Sponsoredby the Leonardtown Business Association.www.leonardtownfirstfridays.com.Saturday, August 3• George McWilliams Drawing and PaintingWorkshops26005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown,10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.George McWilliams offering drawingand painting workshops, Saturday and Sunday,August 3rd and 4thThe cost is $65 per day or $110 if yousign up for both. The time for both days is10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drawing using penciland conte. Materials needed are a sketch padand 2B and HB pencils. Materials for contewill be provided. To sign up or get more information,contact George McWilliams at304-275-4592, email him at mcwilliamsart@gmail.com, contact the Craft Guild Shop at301-997-1644, www.craftguildshop.com,or check them out on Facebook #craftguildclasses.George is well known for his wonderfulmaritime artwork, landscapes, still lifeand more. He will be joining the Craft GuildShop as its newest member, and beginningAugust 2, his artwork will be available thereon a continuous basis.Beach Party On The SquareTown Square, Leonardtown, 4 to 9 p.m.A little bit of everything awaits yourentire family on the Square in Leonardtown.Come out for family entertainment, games,sand volleyball, fire truck hose downs, kayaking,Running of the Balls and a 16’ water slide!Parking and shuttle available at the College ofSouthern Maryland. Sponsored by the Commissionersof Leonardtown. 301-475-9791.• Sports PhysicalSt. Mary’s Outpatient Pavilion, Leonardtown,9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Prepare your student athlete for theupcoming school year by getting his or hersports physical in the Specialty PhysiciansSuite of the MedStar St. Mary’s OutpatientPavilion in Leonardtown. Care providersfrom MedStar St. Mary’s and MedStar PhysiciansPartners (MPP) will be on hand toconduct the sports physicals on a first come,first served basis. Athletes must bring theirMaryland Public Secondary Schools AthleticAssociation (MPSSAA) sports physicalexamination form signed by their parent orguardian. The signature gives legal consentfor the examination to take place. Athletesshould dress is comfortable clothing and wearshoes that can be easily removed. The cost is$30 per sports physical examination payableby cash or check only. Checks should be madeto MPP. For more information, call MPP at St.Clements at 301-997-0611.• Senior Housing Expo29655 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall, 10a.m. to 2 p.m.SoMD Senior Housing and Service ProviderNetworking Group and the St. Mary’sDepartment of Aging will host a free SeniorHousing Expo at the Northern Senior Center.This event will showcase exhibitors from theSoMD Senior Housing Networking Group aswell as representatives from the Departmentsof Aging and Housing Authorities from thetri-county area who will be on hand to provideinformation and answer questions. Thefirst 200 attendees will receive a gift bag uponarrival. Attendees will also enjoy refreshments,guest speakers and can register to windoor prizes including a 32” Flat Panel Television.Those who bring a non-perishable fooddonation for the Southern Maryland FoodBank will be entered into a separate specialdrawing for additional prizes. This free eventis open to anyone interested in learning aboutsenior living options. For more informationon the Housing Expo please contact JanicePruett at Cedar Lane Apartments, phone301-475-8966 ext. 32, email jpruett@cedarlaneapts.comor Pam Chicchirichi at FenwickLanding Adult Medical Day Care, phone 301-638-4100, email pam@seniornetwork.org• Gretchen Richie & Chris Izzi,Port of Leonardtown Winery, 5 to 8 p.m.

33 Thursday, August 1, 2013The County TimesPort of Leonardtown Winery invitesthe public to Summer Song Saturdays everySaturday in August. Enjoy relaxing livemusic while you unwind with a cool glassof award winning wine. The cost is $5 forwine tasting up to 6 wines and a souvenirglass. For more information go to portofleonardtownwinery.com/or www.gretchenrichie.com/.• Local Lighthouses to Open for NationalLighthouse Day44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point, 10a.m. to 5 p.m.The Piney Point Lighthouse in PineyPoint, MD, and the reconstructed BlackistoneLighthouse on St. Clement’s IslandState Park, will be available for viewingin recognition of National Lighthouse Day,Saturday, August 3. The official commemorationdate is August 7, as designated byCongress on August 7, 1989 (the 200th Anniversaryof the signing of the CongressionalAct “for the establishment and supportof lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and publicpiers”) and the anniversary of the first commissionedFederal lighthouse.The Piney Point Lighthouse, Museumand Historic Park will be open from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. and offer local artists in the keeper’squarters and a view of the lighthousewhich is currently undergoing a preservationproject. The Piney Point Lighthouse,built in 1836, For more information contactthe Piney Point Lighthouse Museum at301-994-1471.The reconstructed Blackistone Lighthousestands on St. Clement’s Island StatePark and is available by private boat or bywater taxi service from the St. Clement’sIsland Museum. Water taxi service beginsat 10 a.m., with the last ride to the island at2 p.m. The final return trip from the islandwill be at 3:30 p.m. The lighthouse will beopen for tours, given by volunteers of theSt. Clement’s Hundred organization. A feeof $7 per person is required andcan be paid inside the museum.The fee includes museum admission.Visitors are advised to callahead at 301-769-2222 to ensureservice as weather conditions inColton’s Point determine water taxioperation.The Piney Point Lighthouse,Museum and Historic Park andthe St. Clement’s Island Museumare managed by the Museum Divisionof St. Mary’s County Departmentof Recreation and Parks andthe St. Mary’s County Board ofCommissioners.For more information contactKim Cullins, Marketing and DevelopmentSpecialist, at 301-769-2385 or via email at kim.cullins@stmarysmd.com.Sunday, August 4• Summerseat Farm Open House26655 Three Notch Road, 11 a.m.to 3 p.m.Visitors are welcome to bringa picnic lunch and blanket to enjoyan old fashion picnic or may usethe gazebo or nearby picnic tablesaround the garden. Summerseatis a 120-acre working farm whichfeatures a smoke house, springhouse, tobacco barns, gardens, aswell as goats, pigs, chickens, geeseand a unique herd of American bison(buffalo). Visitors may meet and feedour farm animals. Summerseat Farm, Inc.,is a nonprofit established to “save the farm”and is completely supported by volunteers,memberships and fundraisers. We are locatedapproximately 5 miles north of HollywoodIntersection, on Route 235 See ourwebsite at www.summerseat.org for moreinformation, to volunteer, or to set up grouptours or call 301-373-6607.• George McWilliams Drawing andPainting Workshops26005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown,10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.George McWilliams offering drawingand painting workshops, Saturday and Sunday,August 3rd and 4thThe cost is $65 per day or $110 if yousign up for both. The time for both days is10:30 am to 2:00 pm.Painting with watercolor. Materialsneeded are a watercolor pad and a watercolorset. A sheet of Arches paper for your finishedpiece will be provided. To sign up or get moreinformation, contact George McWilliams at304-275-4592, email him at mcwilliamsart@gmail.com, contact the Craft Guild Shop at301-997-1644, www.craftguildshop.com, orcheck them out on Facebook #craftguildclasses.George is well known for his wonderfulmaritime artwork, landscapes, still life andmore. He will be joining the Craft Guild Shopas its newest member, and beginning August2, his artwork will be available there on a continuousbasis.Monday, August 5• Learn to SailSolomons Island, 9 a.m.Learn to sail on a 29 ft Keelboat by acertified US Sailing Instructor and licensedcaptain. Discounts available to bookingsof 2 or more; www.p1sailing.com for moreinformation.CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORYRunning the 1st & 3rd Week of Each MonthTo Advertise in the Church Services Directory, Call The County Times at 301-373-4125ANGLICANTHE ANGLICAN MISSIONOF SOUTHERN MARYLANDSundays - 10 AM41695 Fenwick Street Unit 3Leonardtown, MD 20650301/475-9337www.amosm.netBAHA’I FAITHBAHA’I FAITHGod is One, Man is One,and All Religions are OneDiscussions 3rd Wed. 7-8Lex Pk Library, Longfellow Rm301-884-8764 or www.bahai.orgTuesday, August 6• Brown Bag BriefingBay District Fire Department Social Hall,46900 South Shangri-La Dr, Lexington Park,11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.The Patuxent Partnership invites ourmembers and the regional community toa brown bag briefing with Prof. Ben Bederson,Special Advisor to the Provost on Technologyand Educational Transformation, Universityof Maryland, and Dr. Karen Cooper, ResearchScientist Future Workforce Technologies andStrategies, NAVAIR. There is no cost for thisprogram. Bring your lunch. Doors open at11:15 a.m.Wednesday, August 7• Get More From GoogleLexington Park Library, 2 p.m.Teens, discover the world of Google:docs, apps and more. The possibilities of whatyou can do are endless. Free. Registration required.301-863-8188, www.stmalib.org.Green Networking MeetingSouthern Maryland Higher Education Center,7:30 a.m.The U.S. Green Building Council,Southern Maryland Branch meets for a GreenBuilding Networking Meeting. This event isfree and open to the public.Thursday, August 8• Bay Breeze Concert: Commandant’sComboBeach Railway Muesum, 4155 MearsAve., Chesapeake Beach, 7:30 p.m.The Friends of the ChesapeakeBeach Railway Museum present the Summer2013 Bay Breeze Concert Series.“The United States Naval AcademyBand: Commandant’s Combo” playBAPTIST CHURCHHUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCHA member of the Southern Baptist Convention8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627Associate PastorKevin Cullins• Sunday Morning Worship• Sunday School (all ages)• Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study• Wednesday Discipleship Classes(Adults, youth & Children)St. Cecelia Church47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 42910:30am9:15 am6:00 pm7:00 pmCATHOLIC CHURCHSt. Mary’s City, MD 20686 301-862-4600Vigil Mass:4:30 pm SaturdaySunday:8:00 amWeekday (M-F):7:30 amConfessions:3-4 pm Saturdaywww.stceciliaparish.comwell-known patriotic melodies and Jazz(FREE)Thursday, August 8th at 7:30 pm onthe porch of the Chesapeake Beach RailwayMuseum, 4155 Mears Ave, ChesapeakeBeach.All concerts are free and open to thepublic. For more information, call 410-257-3892 or visit www.cbrm.org/.• Deathtrap Murder MysteryThree Notch Theatre, Lexington Park, 8 p.m.The Newtowne Players will performmurder mystery “Deathtrap,” by Ira Levin,Aug. 2-18, 2013. Thursday, Friday, and Saturdayshows are at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees areat 3:30 p.m.Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors(65+), students, and military, and $10 for children(12 and under). Thursday shows are $10general admission. Group rates also available.Reservations are recommended. For moreinformation, call 301-737-5447 or visit www.newtowneplayers.org.• Blood Drive - The Red Cross at Wawa30320 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, 12NoonGive the gift of life with the AmericanRed Cross at the Charlotte Hall Wawa fromnoon to 6pm. We will be giving away 3 $20Wawa gift cards and coupons for free iced teaor fruit drinks.• Business Networking InternationalMeetingYe Old Towne Café, Washington Street, Leonardtown,8 to 9:30 a.m.BNI (Business Networking International)Chapters meet for the sole purpose ofgetting to know each other and each other’scompany better in order to help each othergrow business through warm referrals. Freeto visit, No fee except your meal if you chooseto eat. Please contact Jerry Schwartz for moreinformation at 410-365-8529 or jerry@bnimaryland.com.BAPTISTCATHOLIC CHURCHVictory Baptist Church29855 Eldorado Farm rdCharlottE hall, md 20659301-884-8503Order Of gOOd news servicessun schOOl, all ages…...............10:00sun mOrning wOrship.............…11:00sun evening wOrship….................7:00wed evening prayer mtg.........…7:00ProClaiming thE ChangElEssword in a Changing world.Jesus savesvictOrybaptistchurchmd.Org

The County TimesThursday, August 1, 2013 34The County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information forour entertainment section, e-mail news@countytimes.net. Please submit calendar listings by12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.By Kimberly AlstonContributing WriterThe GrooveSpan Trio is an unconventionalband, whose specialty consists of its wide rangestyles of music performed. The full GrooveSpanband consists of five members, a vocalist,guitar, bass, drummer and either electric violinor saxophone, depending on the venue. Thegroup advertises as the most versatile bandin the region, and with the full band present,GrooveSpan’s music varies between jazz andlight pop; however, the trio/ duo can performpieces from blues, to pop and from classic rockto country. The band’s sound varies based onthe music performed, but in general, they liketo stick to pieces from the 1930’s to the 1970’s.“We thrive on the variety,” said founderJennifer Cooper.Currently, the band only performs coversof songs, but original pieces may come out asearly as 2014.The band started in 2010, formed primarilyby Cooper after a medical setback forced her tocease in her operaic singing profession. Afterattending local concerts and other live musicevents, Cooper collaborated with different musicianssharing her ideas of music variety withthem and from there, the band formed naturally.While most of the band uses GrooveSpanas a way to “stay busy,” Cooper has taken on therole of a manager, as well as the lead vocalistsTriumph from Tragedyfor the band, handling booking and promotionaladvertising.GrooveSpan as a trio has performed invarious venues in the Calvert and St. Mary’sarea, from private gigs and fundraises to beingfeatured in concert series’. The trio usually performsin smaller venues where there is a call forlighter music.“It makes us more marketable,” Coopersaid.In 2012, the band released its first album, a“jazz sampler” according to the website, called“Your Way With Me”. Samples of the albumare available to listen to on their website andan option to purchase the album is found thereas well.Cooper also holds her own private voicelesions where she offers vocal exercises to“strengthen any weaknesses in the voice andprovide balance and synergy among all associatedmuscle groups in the singing process” accordingto the website.The band hopes to grow and expand in thefuture, still covering all styles of music. Theyperform at parties, weddings or fundraisers,and are available for hire. The trio performsfrequently at the Port of Leonardtown winery,DiGiovanni’s restaurant, Montereys andother venues in southern Maryland. For moreinformation visit go-diva.webs.com or emailgroovespan@gmail.comnews@countytimes.net

What’sWhat’s35 Thursday, August 1, 2013The County TimesGoing OnThursday, August 1• Dave NorrisDB McMillians (23415 Three Notch Rd.,California) – 6 p.m.• Higher StandardsRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7p.m.Friday, August 2• Leonardtown First Friday, FeaturingCristina AllenPort of Leonardtown Winery (23190 NewtowneNeck Rd, Leonardtown) -5:30 to 9p.m.• Furlough FridaysSotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Ln Hollywood)- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.• DeathtrapThree Notch Theatre (21744 South CoralDrive in Lexington Park) - 8 p.m.• Fast Eddie & the Slow PokesRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7p.m.• D.J. Charles Tompson ExtraordinaireToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd,Hollywood)Saturday, August 3• Summer Song Saturdays, FeaturingGretchen Richie and Chris IzziPort of Leonardtown Winery (23190 NewtowneNeck Rd., Leonardtown) - 5 to 8 p.m.• DeathtrapThree Notch Theatre (21744 South CoralDrive in Lexington Park) - 8 p.m.• Stone Cold Bike RunToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd,Hollywood)In Entertainment• Summer Song SaturdaysPort of Leonardtown Winery (423190 NewtowneNeck Road, Leonardtown) – 5 to 8p.m.• R&R TrainApehangers Bar & Grill (Bel Alton) – 9 p.m.Sunday, August 4• DeathtrapThree Notch Theatre (21744 South CoralDrive in Lexington Park) - 3:30 p.m.Monday, August 5• Team TriviaDB McMillians (23415 Three Notch Rd.,California) – 6:30 p.m.• Team TriviaRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7p.m.• Karaoke with Lori WyattToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood)– 9 a.,. to 1 p.m.Tuesday, August 6• Karaoke with DJ Tommy and DJ OTHard Times Café (1120 SmallwoodDrive, West Waldorf) – 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, August 7• Wolf Blues JamLondontowne Pub (726 LondowntowneRd., Edgewater) – 8 p.m.Thursday, Ausust 8• DeathtrapThree Notch Theatre (21744 South CoralDrive in Lexington Park) - 8 p.m.Now ArrivingFALLLAwN & PAtioFurNitureAt outletDiscountPricingSeasonalOUTLET CENTERMcKay’s Plaza, Charlotte Hall301-884-8682 • 301- 274-0615Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 10 am - 7pmSunday: 10am - 4pmClosed Tuesdays

The County TimesThursday, August 1, 2013 36CLASSIFIEDSPlacing An Ad Publication Days Important InformationEmail your ad to: cindijordan@countytimes.net or Call: 301-373-4125or Fax: 301-373-4128. Liner Ads (No artwork or special type) Chargedby the line with the 4 line minimum. Display Ads (Ads with artwork,logos, or special type) Charged by the inch with the 2 inch minimum.All private party ads must be paid before ad is run.Real Estatefor Sale2.8 secluded acres overlooking a pond.Hardwood floors. Fireplace in family room isgreat place to spend the holidays. The kitchenhas many stainless upgrades and over looksthe family room. Separate dining room andliving room. Large master with a room thatcould be used for an office. Large detached3 car garage/shop w/ 800+ sq ft overheadstorage. Hot tub and large back deck. Price:$439,000. Call 240-561-2144.Real Estate RentalsRambler for Rent in Mechanicsville:Freshly painted clean home, countrykitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwoodfloors. Non smoking home, no pets, nosection 8 please. Please call Janette at(301) 884-3853. Rent: $1,250.The County Times is published each Thursday.Deadlines are Tuesday at 12 noonOffice hours are: Monday thru Friday 8am - 4pmApartmentRentalsLarge 2BDRM apartment with sepkitchen and living room area. 20minsfrom Waldorf and Lexington Park.Electric included with monthly rent.Pets are allowed, no yard access. Price:$1200. Call 301-399-0413 or emailbbmangel36@gmail.com.Prince Frederick, Maryland (CalvertCounty). Nice room in private homewith 2 closets and storage area. Lessthan 1 mile to all shopping, and CSM.Public transportation across the street.Includes utilities, AC, WIFI, and cable.Available immediately. Call Rick 443-968-4727. Rent: $600.00EmploymentLocal Refuse Company is looking for aP/T Driver w/CDL class B for Roll-Offand rear load Trash Truck, must have aleast 2 years experience. Some knowledgeof heavy equipment good but notnecessary. Must have own transportation.301-855-3078. somdrecycling.comWe are looking for a full time cashier/receptionist to begin immediately!Seeking a very responsible, outgoing,self-motivated team player with greatcustomer service skills! Experience isplus! We offer excellent benefits includinghealth care, competitive salary (withexperience), paid holidays/vacationsand a fun work environment! If you areinterested, please contact Turk at #301-449-5900 or email your resume to turk@clintoncycles.com.The County Times will not be held responsible for any ads omitted for anyreason. The County Times reserves the right to edit or reject any classifiedad not meeting the standards of The County Times. It is your responsiblity tocheck the ad on its first publication and call us if a mistake is found. We willcorrect your ad only if notified after the first day of the first publication ran.EmploymentExperience Dump Truck Drivers needed. Musthave 3 years of driving experience with 1 yearof hauling asphalt. Willing to work day ornight or Part-time hauling asphalt within theTri-County area. Contact Kevin Dyson at (301)996-4626 or (240) 431-1722Fenwick Landing Adult Day Center andAssisted Living is now accepting applicationsfor PT housekeeper. If interested please comeby 11665 Doolittle Drive Waldorf MD forapplication. Please no phone calls.Growing electrical contractor looking forelectricians and helpers for DC Metro area.Salary based on experience with an excellentbenefit package. Please Only serious,dependable and hardworking applicants needto apply. Reliable transportation and hand toolsare a must. This is a drug free workplace andtesting will be required. Please email resume tordavis@partnerselec.comTEL: 301-373-4125 • FAX: 301-373-4128 • cindijordan@countytimes.netMHBR #433MHI #7106E. Doug MiddletonAffordable Custom Home BuildersSince 1950Service is the hallmark of any great company.Our company has earned an outstanding reputation throughpersonal attention to our clients, fine craftsmanship, qualityengineering and affordable homes in Southern Maryland for over63 years. There is no substitute for real qualified experience.• We Build On Your Lot• Affordable CustomAdditions & Remodeling• Realtors Co-op Welcome!Call Today For Details• Saturday AppointmentsAvailable301-372-883314127 Brandywine Rd.Brandywine, MDwww.edougmiddleton.com

37 Thursday, August 1, 2013The County TimesBusinessDirectoryPhone 301-884-59001-800 524-2381Cross & WoodAssoCiAtes, inC.Serving The Great Southern Maryland Counties since 1994Employer/EmployeePrimary Resource ConsultantsGroup & IndividualHealth, Dental, Vision, AFLAC, Life, Long Term Care,Short & Long Term Disability,Employer & Employee Benefits Planning12685 Amberleigh LaneLa Plata, MD 20646Phone 301-934-4680Fax 301-884-039828231 Three Notch Rd, #101Mechanicsville, MD 20659GServingSouthern Maryland Since 1948You Can Get301-866-0777 Pub & Grill23415 Three Notch RoadCalifornia Marylandwww.dbmcmillans.com235 Days Till St. Patrick’s DayEntertainment All Day301-737-0777Prime Rib • Seafood • Sunday BrunchBanquet & Meeting Facilities23418 Three Notch Road • California, MD 20619www.lennys.netOver 250,000Southern Marylanderscan’t be wrong!Your Online Community forCharles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s CountiesNew to the area? Lifelong resident?• Stay abreast of local happenings• Check our highly popular classifieds• Speak your mind in the forums• Enter our contests andwin terrific prizesFor Every9 Gallons You BuyReceive 1 Gallon FREE!With Your McKay's Gold CardMILK . . .For Every9 Half Gallons You BuyReceive 1 Half Gallon FREE!With Your McKay's Gold CardNo need to save register tapes.Your purchases will be automatically accumulated . . .just check your register receipt for your update.Heating & Air Conditioning“THE HEAT PUMP PEOPLE”30457 Potomac WayCharlotte Hall, MD 20622Phone: 301-884-5011Est. 1982 snheatingac.com Lic #12999Stop by and see whatSouthern Maryland Onlinehas to offer!www.somd.comAdvertisein OurBUSINESSDIRECTORYAS LOW AS$50 a WeekFOR BOTH PAPERS! **COMMIT TO12 WEEKSIN BOTHNEWSPAPERSAT GREATDISCOUNTS!REGULARPRICE:$65 Per WeekIn EachNewsPAPerContact Cindi:301-373-4125sales@countytimes.netTEL: 301-373-4125 • FAX: 301-373-4128 • bizdirect@countytimes.net

SENIOR LIVINGThe County TimesThursday, August 1, 2013 38St. Mary’s Department of AgingPrograms and Activities“Team Trivia” Night Out at Fitzie’sThe Department of Aging & HumanServices will host Team Trivia nighton Thursday, August 15 from 5:30 – 9:30p.m. Team Trivia is a live hosted TriviaGame played in teams who are registeredupon arrival.) Each team will begiven time to answer questions selectedby the host, and prizes will be awarded.The event will be held at Fitzie’s Marinaon 21540 Joe Hazel Road, Leonardtown,MD 20650. Enjoy a fun night of trivia,great music, great food and prizes. Ticketsare $20.00, which include: PartyAppetizers, Cheese/Cracker/CocktailPlatter, Veggie Platter, Crab Ball Platter,Shrimp Cocktail Platter, Chicken Wings,Chicken Tenders, Meatballs, Tea, Soda,Water and a Cash Bar. Tickets can bepurchased at any senior activity centerthrough August 5. For more informationcall 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.Learning Is ForEver (L.I.F.E)The fall semester of the LIFE programwill soon be under way. Bookletswill be available for pick-up at each ofthe three Department of Aging & HumanServices Senior Activity Centersbeginning Monday, Aug. 5, as well asat the County libraries and on-line at:www.stmarysmd.com/aging.Registration for fall programs beginson Monday, Aug. 19, and is taken ona first-come, first-served basis throughthe mail or walk-in, at the senior activitycenters. Many interesting and excitingday tours are planned, including tours tothe War Memorials in Washington D.C,Pentagon, Ft. McHenry in Baltimore,Leonardtown Winery, B & O RailroadMuseums in Baltimore and EllicottCity (complete with a train ride), StratfordHall &Ingleside Winery in Virginia, St. Mary’sCounty Amish & Mennonite Communitiesbus tour, Annapolis Statehouse, andmany more! Don’t miss the bus. Be sureto sign up early as space fills quickly.For more information, call Alice Allenat 301-475-4200, ext. 1063, or by emailat Alice.Allen@stmarysmd.com. Andremember, learning is forever!!Pizza & WingsOn Friday, August 9, at noon is Pizzatime! Enjoy a refreshing salad withpizza and wings at the Northern SeniorActivity Center. It’s a great time to hangout with friends playing ‘Oh, Heck’ and‘Pitch’ card games or join bingo gamesstarting at 10 a.m. Complimentary beveragesof iced tea and lemonade will beon hand. Make your lunch reservationsbefore noon on Thursday, August 8 bycalling 301-475-4002, ext. 1001. Thecost for lunch is by donation for seniors60 and older; $6 for others.Total Body Strength: Class & CircuitTrainingDon’t miss out on this opportunityto experience a fitness class designed tostrengthen your body and image. StartingAugust 5, a Monday group sessionwill motivate you and others throughindividual and partner exercises usingweights and resistance training. On Fridaysthereafter, the session is held in theworkout room for circuit training with‘cardio’ exercise, all under the supervisionand guidance of a certified trainer.Friday’s class is limited and filled on afirst-come basis. These two sessionsboth, held at 2 p.m., complement eachother for a total body workout to improveyour body and core strength, balance,flexibility and bone density. (First “trial”class is free and subsequent classes are$3 each session with a fitness card.)Midsummer CelebrationThe Loffler Senior Activity Centerwill host a Midsummer celebrationon Thursday, Aug. 8 from 1-2:30 p.m.Enjoy the art exhibit which will takeplace inside in addition to the the threepartharmonies of Folk Salad Trio. TheBruster’s Ice Cream truck will be on sitewith your choice of two scoops of premiumice cream in a cup for $5 or threescoops in a waffle cone for $6. This is anintergenerational event so make plans tobring the kids and grandkids! (Childrenunder the age of 5 get a free baby icecream cone.) Advance reservations andtickets are required and will be availableat the Loffler Senior Activity Center.For more information call 301-737-5670,ext. 1658.Breakfast CaféOn Wednesday, August 7, at 9a.m., the Breakfast Café will be servingbacon, scrambled eggs and toast at theNorthern Senior Activity Center. Let usdo the cooking and cleanup in the morningwhile you enjoy a great start to yourday and good conversation with others.Breakfast is homemade and served withcomplimentary beverages. Cost is only$2 per person with sign up and paymentdue by noon the day before. Pleasecall 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 with anyquestions.Pantry Bingo at the Garvey SeniorActivity CenterGarvey Senior Activity Centerhosts “Pantry Bingo” on Monday August5 at 10 a.m. for those 50 years of ageor older. Come join the fun and restockyour pantry. Cost $1 dollar per card.Take a Trip to Williamsburg, VA tosee the Grand IlluminationGet your Christmas season off toa high-spirited start by going on this3-day, 2-night trip to Colonial Williamsburgto experience the sights and sounds(and smells!) of the glorious holiday seasonDec. 7-9. The cost is $610.00 per person.This trip is full of activities, whichinclude lunch in a colonial tavern, winetasting, an evening at Christmas Town,a Busch Gardens Celebration, an opportunityto go to Sunday Mass or a visitto a local coffee shop, a Guided Tourof Colonial Williamsburg, some freetime to explore the town’s museums orgo shopping in Merchant’s Square. OnSunday evening, in Colonial Williamsburg,kicks off the Grand Illumination,which will include fireworks, musicalentertainment, dancing, caroling anddramatic presentations. The final daybegins with a shopping trip to The WilliamsburgPottery, which has recentlybeen renovated .This tour includes deluxemotor coach transportation, twonights’ accommodations, baggage handling,two deluxe continental breakfasts,1 lunch, 2 dinners, all admissions andguide services, taxes and tips. NOTE:This trip includes activities, which requireconsiderable mobility, becausethe grounds in Williamsburg are oftenunpaved, and there is lots of walking allthree days of this trip. Call Joyce Raum,301-737-5670, ext. 1656 to learn more.Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.Joseph Ford ThompsonBy Linda RenoContributing WriterCharles Thompson (1799-1881) marriedAnn Elizabeth Yates(1816-1878) on June 10,1834 in St. Mary’s County.They had four children, allof whom lived their adultlives in Washington, D.C.Naomi Thompson,born 1835, married Dr.Martin Van Buren Boganon June 29, 1853 in Washington,D.C. She diedApril 14, 1854.Joseph Ford Thompson was bornMarch 20, 1837. He was educated in publicand private schools in St. Mary’s Co. and atthe Rittenhouse Academy in Washington,D.C. He received his medical degree fromthe University of Maryland in 1857 andbegan his medical practice in Washington,D.C. in partnership with his brother-in-law,Dr. Martin Van Buren Bogan.During the Civil War Dr. Thompsonwas Acting Assistant Surgeon of the U.S.Army for military hospitals in Washington.Later he was professor of Anatomy andprofessor of Surgery at George WashingtonUniversity Hospital and surgeon to a numberof Washington hospitals including ProvidenceHospital, Emergency Hospital andColumbia Hospital for Women, Children’sHospital, University Hospital and GarfieldMemorial Hospital. At the time of his deathhe was emeritus professor of George WashingtonUniversity.“Dr. Thompson attended many prominentmen. He was called upon when PresidentGarfield was shot, and was familyphysician for a number of cabinet membersat that time. Dr. Thompson was one of thefirst physicians to realize the value of specializationin medical practice and early inhis career gave up all his practice exceptthat of surgery. He also was one of the firstmen in this country to receive the degree ofdoctor of medicine from the University ofStockholm.”A Journey Through TimeThe ChronicleDr. Thompson married Marian Greevesin 1860 and they had three children.Benedict Thompson, brother of Dr. JosephFord Thompson, was born in 1843 andwas also a physician. He graduated fromGeorge Washington Medical College andwas Assistant Physician at George WashingtonHospital and later House Physician atProvidence Hospital. Dr. Thompson marriedAlice Lawn on May 23, 1870 in Washington,D.C. He died July 22, 1875 of typhoidfever leaving an only child—a son namedJoseph Lawn Thompson, 1873-1946, whoalso became a physician, making the thirddoctor from this family. Dr. Joseph LawnThompson was also Professor of medicineat George Washington University.The last child of this family was CharlesThompson, Jr. who was born in 1850. Heopted to become a lawyer. On April 21, 1875in Washington, D.C., he married FlorenceThornton, a native ofMassachusetts.Baltimore Sun.Special Dispatch,Washington, D.C.,2/5/1895. “CharlesThompson, a wellknownlawyer of thiscity died at his residence,1721 R St. thisafternoon of pneumonia.He was the brother of Dr. J. FordThompson, the distinguished surgeon.He came to this city years ago from PineyPoint, Charles County (should be St. Mary’sCounty). He was very popular in this city.Mr. Thompson owned a country seat in Virginiabeyond Arlington where he spent thesummer. He was about 45 years old and hada wife and several children.”

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