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West Virginia
Approves Hiring Martirano
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Tuesday was the beginning of the end
of service for Schools Superintendent Michael J. Martirano here in St. Marys as the
West Virginia State Board of Education
officially decided to hire him as their next
superintendent.
Martiranos appointment to the post
was effective July 1.
School Board Chair Salvatore Raspa
said that despite Martiranos appointment
he would retain his leadership position here
until September.
According to Martiranos contract he
has a 90 day option from the time he announces he would seek a new job.
Hes going to be on leave next week,
Raspa said, adding that he expected Martirano to make his appearance before the
West Virginia board sometime then. But
hes not released until September.
According to the approved fiscal 2015
school system budget Martiranos salary
was just under $217,000 but according to
the Charlestown Gazette he will be paid
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He is also authorized $70,000 in annual leave that can be cashed out according
to budget documents.
None of that has happened yet, Raspa said. Im sure hell cash out some leave.
Martirano is also exiting when the finances of the school system are in question.
Weeks ago the system along with the
county government was thrust into a tumult
when budget analysis revealed that the system was about $6.5 million short of operating funds for the current fiscal year 2014
due to faulty budgeting for skyrocketing
health care costs.
The board members publicly admitted
making their mistake but were roundly criticized by Board of County Commissioner
members for their poor judgment.
Raspa said that through cost cutting
measures and freezing of hiring for certain
positions the school system is hoping to
eliminate that shortfall.
The fiscal year ended June 30 but
Raspa said the board would not know just
how big the deficit was until the end of the
month.
The problems going to be solved,
were close to solving it now, Raspa said.
The deficit is getting to be less and less.
Things look positive.
The fiscal 2015 budget does not allow for step or cost of living increases for
teachers but the budget documents appear
to show that several high level administrators who served under Martirano received
pay increases.
Tammy McCourt, the new Assistant
Superintendent of Fiscal Services and Human Resources disputes the numbers, saying in fact that there have been no salary
increases anywhere in the school system.
The position McCourt now holds was
authorized $71,916 dollars in fiscal 2014 and
is slated to get $77,423 for fiscal 2015.
But budget documents also seem to
show that that position is shown as half of a
position in 2014 and 2015, which means that
the full time pay in 2014 was the equivalent
of $143,832 increased to $154,846 in fiscal
2015.
Scott Smith, the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, was authorized a salary
of $147, 557 for fiscal 2015, which is slightly
less for fiscal 2014 but is far greater than
his salary for fiscal 2013 just over $103,000
when his title was that of Chief Academic
Officer, according to budget documents.
That title was changed to the assistant
superintendent position, budget documents
show.
Brad Clements, Deputy Superintendent of Schools and Operations also received what appears to be a pay hike, budget documents show.
The budget shows that in fiscal 2014
he was authorized a $150,000 salary but in
fiscal 2015 his salary increased to $167,475.
The budget book lists his post as onefifth of a position at $30,000 for fiscal 2014
and again in 2015 for $33,495. Multiplying
by a factor of five shows the payment for a
full-time position.
McCourt sent a statement explaining

why the numbers appeared to show increased pay for some but in fact were not
completely accurate.
No funding for pay increases was
included in the adopted FY15 budget, nor
have any been approved by the Board of
Education. There are several factors that
provided the inaccurate appearance of pay
increases, all of which for transparency
purposes, were clearly articulated in public forum to the Board of Education. First,
mid-year step increases were provided in
FY14. The full budgetary effect of that
step increase is recognized in FY15, providing the appearance of a pay increase,
McCourt wrote. Second, due to the timing of the finalization of the administrators negotiated agreement and the adoption of the FY14 budget, the cost of the
negotiated compensation increases were
spread amongst the salary lines within
the budget category, which was not necessarily reflective of where the final actual
costs ended up.
Finally, natural turnover of employees may result in decreases or increases in
the salary budget of particular positions for
the following fiscal year, depending on the
rate of pay of the person leaving the position
as compared to the rate of pay for the new
hire. When the FY15 adopted budget was
crafted, the exact salaries currently being
earned by the employees was used with no
step or COLA (cost of living) increases. A
budget provides a reflection of the estimated
costs at a point in time, not the actual. For
example, we are still in the process of hiring
teachers now for the upcoming school year.
The exact salary of the teacher to be hired
is not currently known, as prior experience
and education is taken into consideration,
therefore the budget is crafted to reflect the
estimated cost.
Also while there has been much talk at
executive levels of cutting or freezing positions an analysis of school system numbers
from the countys finance office shows that
the number of schools employees has actually increased.
In fiscal 2014 the system had 1,937 employees according to budget analysis documents but in fiscal 2015 1,962 employees
have been approved.
County Commissioner Todd Morgan
(R-Lexington Park) said the budget information showed that serious questions
about how the administration on Moakley
Street allocated its budget continue to go
unanswered.
The Moakley Street administration
has been very well taken care of and at the
same time teachers have received nothing.
Morgan said after examining budget numbers in the approved fiscal 2015 document.
Obviously I wish Dr. Martirano all the success in the world academically hes made
tremendous improvements over the years.
But from a financial view I have a
whole bunch of questions.
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Amendment Paves
Way For Expanded
Private Sewer In
North County
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The Board of County Commissioners
approved an amendment to the countys
comprehensive water and sewer plan that
will allow for expanded water and sewer
services to commercial establishments.
They voted to approve an expansion
to the Charlotte Hall LC private water
and sewer plant that already serves the
Charlotte Hall Square Shopping Center and will later provide utilities to the
Charlotte Hall Station development further south on Route 5.
CMI General Contractors John K.
Parlett, Jr., one of the owners of the plant,
said the amendment put the private facility on the countys books and that in turn
would allow the Maryland Department of
the Environment to give them an expanded operating permit.
The facility was completed last fall
and was originally rated for 50 equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) or 250 gal-
lons of water used per day for an average

household.
The amendment would allow them
to provide an additional 25 EDUs for
expanded commercial opportunities, he
said, but none of the capacity would be to
allow for greater residential construction.
Dense residential construction is
an issue right now, said Commissioner
Larry Jarboe (R-Golden Beach) What
were looking at is an additional 25 EDUs
which will remain commercial, I dont
see it becoming anything but that.
Residents of Charlotte Hall have
strongly opposed any expansion of public water and sewer into the northern end
of the county over worries that it would
facilitate greater residential and low-income developments.
Again, were talking about private
systems, Commissioner President Francis Jack Russell said.
Elections Board
Looking Into Judge
With Criminal Record
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The St. Marys County Board of
Elections is examining its next move
before the general election in November
after it was brought to their attention
that one of the judges they had hired to
oversee a polling station during the primary contest had a criminal record, The
County Times has learned.
The Board of Elections is not releasing the name of the judge because
of its nature as a personnel matter, said
their legal counsel Cynthia Panos.
Apparently citizens who recognized the elections judge called to lodge
a complaint with the elections board.
Someone called the office with
concerns, Panos said. There were
some issues brought to our attention last
week after the election.
We are looking into it.
Panos said that persons applying to

become elections judges who have criminal records can do so as long as they are
not on probation and are free to re-register to vote.
However, background checks were
not performed on a regular basis for such
candidates, she said.
Neither the state board of elections
nor the county board routinely do background checks, Panos said.
The recent revelation has prompted
the board to see what appropriate action, if any, there is to be in the future,
she said.
The county employed some 400
election judges June 24 during the primary races and each received payment of
$150 for that day of work.
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Patuxent River Sail and Power

Squadron Honors Wounded Warriors
News
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
The Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron (PRSPS)

took Wounded Warriors and their families out for a day of fun
in the sun to thank them for their service.
According to organizer Jim Brueggemann, a retired
member of the United States Navy, this was the sixth year the
squadron has been involved in the Wounded Warrior Cruise.
The first two years, the PRSPS worked with another squadron. The past four years, the PRSPS worked independently
in conjunction with the NAVAIR Wounded Warrior Program
Office, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and
other organizations in the area.
What Jim and the rest of the power squadron does is
just phenomenal, said Sonny Fann, a representative of the
NAVAIR Wounded Warrior Program.
Fann is a Vietnam veteran, having served two tours
overseas. He knows from experience how important it is for
Wounded Warriors and their families to have a day out, doing
something fun without having to plan it. The feedback from
the Wounded Warrior Cruise is always positive, he said.
Another reason the outing is so important is because it
makes the returning soldiers feel welcome. Theyre recognized for the sacrifice they made to defend the United States.
Fanne and other Vietnam veterans have made it a goal to
make sure soldiers know their country supports them and
they are appreciated.
Part of supporting veterans includes helping them find
careers. NAVAIR has a program to give veterans a chance to
build careers that compliment the leadership skills they develop while in the military.
Youd be surprised what they can do as long as you give
them the opportunity, Fann said.
United States Army Reserve veteran Jason Rosenthal is
involved in the NAVAIR career program, in addition to volunteering on the recreation committee. He wouldnt normally be
comfortable attending events, he said, and he got involved in
planning activities as a way to force himself to be more social.
This year was the second time Rosenthal was involved in
the Wounded Warrior Cruise. Last year he had just moved to
the area. He didnt know anybody, which made him nervous,
but the squadron made him feel comfortable and welcome.
They make you feel like a superstar when you walk in
the door, Rosenthal said.
This year marked the 70th anniversary of the PRSPS.
The organization is a unit of United States Power Squadrons
(USPS).
According to the USPS website, organized in 1914,
USPS is a non profit, educational organization dedicated to
making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes
in seamanship, navigation and related subjects. Our members
are boating families who contribute to their communities by
promoting safe boating through education. USPS has some
40,000 members organized into 450 squadrons across the
Capt. Jim Brueggemann.
Photo by Sarah Miller
Squadron members and guests get ready to hit the water.
country and in some US territories. USPS is Americas largest non-profit boating organization and has been honored by
three US presidents for its civic contributions.
The squadron has 140 members, said Squadron Commander Wayne Rogers, and 50 to 60 of the members are extremely active in the organization.
The squadron has three goals, Rogers said. The first is
to promote boating safety through a variety of classes. The
majority of the squadron members take classes, from boating
for beginners to celestial navigation. Classes are offered for
non-members as well, Rogers said. The PRSPS offers a five
week boaters class for $35.
The second goal is to promote civic service through free
vessel safety checks and events such as the Wounded Warrior
sail. The third goal is very simple have a good time.
Having a good time was the goal during the Wounded
Warrior outing, Brueggemann said.
The outing is a team effort. The Patuxent River Air Museum opened their doors for a pre-outing barbeque for the
fourth year, as well as functioning as a rain location, Brueggemann said. If the weather hadnt permitted the three-hour
cruise, then the group would have remained at the museum to
enjoy the displays, artifacts and fly the aircraft simulators free
of charge, Brueggemann said.
Brian Simpson brought a full spread barbeque picnic,
courtesy of Mission BBQ. BJs Wholesale Club provided potato chips, cake, cookies and beverages.
BJs got involved in the Wounded Warrior outing last
year, according to Senior Operations Manager Jay Johnson.
When he heard the power squadron was doing the outing
again, he was happy to be involved again. Johnson is a retired
member of the United States Navy and was happy for the opportunity to support Wounded Warriors.
Every member of the power squadron donated their time
Photo courtesy of the Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron
to set up and clean up after the barbeque, volunteered and

readied their boats to welcome the Wounded Warrior guests,
helped out as deck hands and first mates and manned lines for
the departure and return of the boats to Calvert Marina.
The marina provided dockage on a floating pier where
we can keep all boats together. This is a big deal when you
have eight large boats and 41 guests boarding, Brueggemann
said.
He is already planning next years event, hoping to expand the program to include more soldiers and their families.
Rosenthal plans to be involved again in 2015, this time as a
volunteer.
For more information, visit www.usps.org/localusps/
patuxent/.
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Jason Rosenthal enjoys a day on the water.
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Fireworks
Calvert County
Thursday, July 3
Chesapeake Beach Fireworks
Chesapeake Beach Waterfront - Dusk
Join us along the waterfront to watch the
annual patriotic fireworks display over the Chesapeake Bay. This event is free to the public. Arrive
early for easy parking. Enjoy our own Chesapeake Beach Water Park, our beaches and our
local restaurants and cafes. Town of Chesapeake
Beach Web site: www.chesapeake-beach.md.us.
The following roads will close on Thursday,
July 3 in preparation for the fireworks viewing
and safety of pedestrians.
3rd Street at Chesapeake Avenue and Bay
Avenue at 3rd Street 12 p.m.
5th Street at Chesapeake Avenue 2 p.m.
1st Street at Chesapeake Avenue; 2nd Street
at Chesapeake Avenue; Bay Avenue from 1st
Street to 7th Street 4 p.m.
Roads will be closed until 11 pm on July 3rd.
Friday, July 4
Fireworks Cruise Aboard the Wm. B. Tennison
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island
Road South, Solomons 8 p.m.
Come aboard for the best view in town and
heavy hors doeuvres. Preregistration required.
Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Calvert Marine Museum Web site: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com
Solomons Fireworks
Solomons Island 9 p.m.
The Solomons Business Associations
proudly sponsors the annual Solomons Independence Day fireworks display. Fireworks will be
shot from a barge in the Patuxent River and can
be viewed from the Riverwalk. Celebrate our
nations birth and show your colors all day long!
The Fireworks will be preceded by activities
throughout Solomons, sponsored by individuals
and businesses.
This year, local NAVAIR Wounded Warriors will be honored with free tours, entertainment, dinners and preferred fireworks viewing.
Thank you for your dedicated service, Warriors! Thanks for the contributions from these
SBA businesses: Calvert Marine Museum, Annmarie Sculpture Garden, Digital Lightning,
Back Creek Bistro, Pearl Cafe, Stoneys Kingfisher, Stoneys Solomons Pier, The Striped Rock,
Hilton Garden Inn, Lotus Kitchen & Kims Keylime Pie, Roy Rogers, Tiki Bar, Sail Solomons,
Southern Maryland Sailing Association,Primary
Residential Mortgage, AMEWAS and SolomonsUnited Methodist Church.
The Fireworks will be preceded by activities
throughout Solomons, sponsored by individuals
and businesses.
Rain date: Saturday, July 5. All efforts are
made for the display to be held July 4. If weather
factors forcea last-minute delay or postponement
in order to maintain the safety of the crew and
spectators, the fireworks will take place onSaturday, July 5.Traffic & Parking: Vehicular traffic on the island will be restricted. Parking will
be available in Glascock Field for $10/car, proceeds go to SYB Optomists and SBA Fireworks.
Thanks to the Glascock Family for the generous
use of their field! Please park in designated areas
only. Pleaserespect private property.
Solomons Island Boat Parade
Solomons Island 12 p.m.
Watch a glorious parade of decorated boats
and crewshowing their patriotic colors! Parade
begins at noon, and can be viewed from many waterfront locations in Solomons. See the map below
for the boat parade route. Captains - rendezvous
start at N38.34018 W76.4599.
St. Marys County

Thursday, July 3
Budds Creek, MD
Gunters Honey Night and Fireworks Show

Potomac Speedway, 27963 Budds Creek Road
Mechanicsville
Annual Huge Fireworks show will take
place at Gunters Honey Night intermission.
Gates open at 5 p.m., warm-ups 7:30 p.m. and
the green flag waves at 8 p.m. Pit entrance is $30,
adult general admission is $20, seniors and military are $18, and children 6 to 12 are $5.
Friday, July 4
St. Marys College River Concert Series
College Drive, St. Marys City 5 p.m.
Chesapeake Orchestra in a tribute to the Big
Bands Plus Fireworks! Music of Harry James,
Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, Duke Ellington,
Benny Goodman and more! For more information, visit www.chesapeakeorchestra.org/riverconcert-series.html
Fireworks at Dennis Point Marina have been
Cancelled
Saturday, July 5
Hollywood Fireworks
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, 24801
Three Notch Road, Hollywood 5 p.m.
Live music provided by Franklin Square
Band starting at 6 p.m. Carnival opens at 5 p.m.
Fireworks are at dusk. $5 donation for parking.
For more information, visit www.hvfd7.com.
Charles County
Friday, July 4
4th of July Celebration & Fireworks
The Village Green and Pavilion, 100 Walter
Thomas Road, Indian Head 3:30 p.m.
The day kicks off with a Patriotic Opening Ceremony at 3:30 p.m. There will be amusements, live entertainment with DJ, and food
available for sale. No pets of any kind or alcoholic
beverages permitted. Free admission. For more
information call 240-375-4061.
For more information, visit www.townofindianhead.org.
Town of La Plata Independence Day Watermelon Bash
Grounds of the La Plata Town Hall, 305 Queen
Anne Street, La Plata 11 a.m.
Join us for hot dogs, games, wet fun, and
plenty of watermelon! Event is wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit www.townoflaplata.org
Celebrate Charles: A Fun Filled Fourth
Blue Crabs Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf 4:30 p.m.
Local businesses, artisans, and crafters will
be showcased in the Best of Charles County.
Food will be available for purchase from:
Apple Spice Junction, G-Rod Jerk Ribs & BBQ,
Brasas Rotisserie & Grill, Kona Ice Charles
County and Centerplate Concessions.
Kids of all ages will enjoy amusements
in the Celebrate Charles Family Fun Zone. AllYou-Can-Play Wristbands will be available for
purchase for $5 each (cash only, exact change
preferred).
Live music is being provided by John Luskey at 4:30 p.m and Sam Grow at 7 p.m.
Guests will enjoy a spectacular fireworks
display at 9:30 p.m. Admission and parking are
Free.
Fireworks Display
Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairground
Rd, La Plata 5 p.m.
The Charles County Fair is having fireworks on July 4th. Gates open at 5 p.m. Admission is free. There will be food vendors and
other novelty stands available to purchase things.
Come out and see the beautiful firework display.
For more information, call 301-932-1234 of visit
www.charlescountyfair.com.
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By Petty Officer 1st Class Ruben Perez,

Navy Office of Community Outreach
A 2006 Patuxent High School graduate
and Lusby, Md., native is serving on one of
the worlds largest warships, the U.S. Navy
aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN
75).
Petty Officer 3rd Class Michelle Gray
is an aviation boatswains mate (handler)
(ABH) aboard the Norfolk-based ship, a
Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and one of only ten operational aircraft
carriers in the Navy today. Named in honor
of former President Harry Truman, the carrier is longer than 3 football fields, at nearly
1,100 feet long. The ship is 252 feet wide
and weighs more than 100,000 tons. Two
nuclear reactors can push the ship through
the water at more than 30 mph.
As a 25 year-old with numerous responsibilities, she said service members
works harder than people think. In port it
isnt so strenuous or faced paced, but out to
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Sailors jobs are highly varied aboard
USS Harry S. Truman. Approximately
3,000 men and women make up the ships
company, which keeps all parts of the aircraft carrier running smoothly this includes everything from washing dishes and
preparing meals to handling weaponry and
maintaining the nuclear reactors. Another
2,500 or so form the air wing, the people
who actually fly and maintain the aircraft.
I never cease to be impressed with
the type and quality of work that goes on
aboard Truman each day, said Capt. S.
Robert Roth, the carriers commanding officer. Our team is filled with highly qualified young adults in many cases, 19 and
20 years old and theyre out here running
a complex propulsion system safely, serving
as air traffic controllers, operating sophisticated electronics, launching and recovering
aircraft when were underway, and keeping
this floating city alive and functioning. I
cant express how proud I am to be a part
of this team. They performed at the highest

level, day in and day out during our recent
9-month combat deployment and are continuing to do so here at home. Their professionalism, dedication and commitment to
excellence are second to none.
USS Harry S. Truman, like each of
the Navys aircraft carriers, is designed for
a 50-year service life. When the air wing
is embarked, the ship carries more than 60
attack jets, helicopters and other aircraft, all
of which take off from and land aboard the
carrier at sea. Powerful catapults slingshot
the aircraft off the bow of the ship. The
planes land aboard the carrier by snagging
a steel cable with an arresting hook that protrudes from the rear of the aircraft. All of
this makes the Harry S. Truman a self-contained mobile airport and strike platform,
and often the first response to a global crisis because of a carriers ability to operate
freely in international waters anywhere on
the worlds oceans.
As a member of one of the U.S. Navys
most relied upon assets, Gray and other
USS Harry S. Truman sailors know they are
part of a legacy that will last beyond their
lifetimes.
Fellow sailors, never forget where you
Petty Officer Michelle Gray, from Lusby, Md.,

serves aboard USS Harry S. Truman.
come from. It can very easy to get wrapped

in this world and away from home. Remember why you joined and dont lose sight of
that. You learn many things about yourself
through the Navy, said Gray.
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Many students will tell you that school
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others. Dr. Joan Mele-McCarthy, Executive
Director of The Summit School, has been
doing her best to make it easier for children
with learning disabilities such as dyslexia,
processing difficulties, memory challenges,
weak language abilities, as well as attention
and executive function concerns, Mele-McCarthy said.
Her work at Summit, a non-profit school
located in Edgewater, has led many students
to become scholars, with over 90 percent of
alumni entering colleges such as the United
States Naval Academy, The Citadel, West
Virginia University and St. Marys College
of Maryland, according to the schools website, www.thesummitschool.org.
Due to her years of service in speechlanguage pathology, Mele-McCarthy has
been elected to a three-year term as a Board
Member for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the national association specializing in hearing and
balance disorders, speech and language problems and their treatments, states the ASHA
website, www.asha.org. This is not the first
time the ASHA has recognized Mele-McCarthys skills in speech-language pathology. In 2013, she was recognized for her accomplishments in the education system, her
clinical work and her work as a volunteer for
professional organizations and was given the
title of an ASHA Fellow, an honorary award
in recognition of outstanding achievements,
Mele-McCarthy said.
As a board member, she will act as the
Vice President for Government Relations and
Public Policy.
When asked about her goals in this position, Mele-McCarthy stated:
The role of Vice President for Government Relations and Public Policy is multifaceted, with opportunities for accomplishments in several arenas: achieving strong
visibility and influence in all federal public
policy issues related to our professions; relationship building with non-governmental
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agencies to promote the needs and rights of

individuals with communication disorders;
increasing the reach of the ASHA Political
Action Committee; ensuring optimum statenational association relationships. The most
pressing public policy issues in the near-term
for our professions involve healthcare and
general and special education legislation and
policies.
With that in mind, she hopes to seek
creative ways to keep members informed
and engaged and to actively promote ASHAs
mission to legislators, policy-makers, advocacy groups and consumers.
Mele-McCarthy will not be leaving her
post as Executive Director to the Summit
School, as her position as a board member is
a volunteer position which resulted from a
nomination from her peers and subsequent
election to the position by her peers.
Having worked in speech-language
pathology since her years as an undergraduate, Mele-McCarthy intends to continue the
expansion and encouragement of appreciation for the power of our knowledge set [in
speech-language pathology], the art and the
science of diagnostic thinking and the impact
of planning meaningful and life-changing interventions, Mele-McCarthy said.
School can be a struggle for a child with
a learning disability, but Mele-McCarthy and
The Summit School are there to help. The
Summit School will accept students from
any county, regardless of where they reside,
Mele-McCarthy said, and testing for certain
learning disabilities is offered by Summit
for children and adults alike, according to its
website. In addition, Summit provides tutors
for children who are not registered with the
school but are in need of assistance.
Learning isnt always easy, but MeleMcCarthy understands that it doesnt have to
be hard.
For more information about Dr. Joan
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A county Circuit Court judge found a man accused
of second-degree rape guilty of the charge Wednesday,
according to the county court clerks office.
Judge Michael J. Stamm also revoked the bond
for Matthew Beard and ordered a presentencing
investigation.
The incident occurred last year in the parking
lot of a Lexington Park restaurant where the victim
claimed she was drunk and Beard used her condition
to take advantage of her. Beards attorney claimed the
sex was consensual and the victim was making the accusation because she had been spurned and taken for a
large sum of money.
Defense attorney Theodore LeBlanc said Beard
came to see the victim the night of June 28, 2013 after
she had texted him to meet at the ABC Liquors bar off
Chancellors Run Road and that the pair eventually engaged in consensual sex but never pursued a relationship deeper than that.
She is a rejected and discarded woman, LeBlanc told Circuit Court Judge Michael J. Stamm at a
judge trial. He also stole $300 from her.
She was mad; he had consensual sex with her
and he stole from her.
Assistant States Attorney Julie White, who indicted Beard, 34, on a single charge of second-degree
rape, said the facts of the case were clear.
When the victim agreed to have Beard drive her
around in her car after she had become too intoxicated
Philip H. Dorsey III

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she did not consent to having sex with him despite

have engaged in sexual intercourse with him on a previous occasion under similar circumstances.
White said the victim awoke in her own car to
find Beard having sex with her; the prosecutor also
said Beard had texted a friend while having intercourse telling him that she was unconscious and that
they could do whatever [they] wanted.
The victim testified the two had met earlier that
spring on an on-line dating site, and that he was known
to her at that time as Matthew Bishop and eventually
had a sexual relationship but it did not go beyond perhaps one encounter.
He wasnt interested in pursuing it further, the
victim said of Beard.
The night of the alleged rape she said she tried to
push Beard off of her but was unable to because she
was so inebriated.
I tried to bring my head up but he pushed me
back down, she said of the encounter in the parking
lot adjacent to the La Quinta Inn on Route 235.
She recounted how she had given the defendant
her personal identification number so he could get gas
for her vehicle while he was driving it; later when the
victim revived at about 6a.m. June 29 she and Beard
quarreled about either her debit card or him having
taken out the $300.
LeBlanc had told the judge that Beard took the
money to buy drugs.
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Detectives with the state police and

local sheriffs office say they have captured two men they believe are responsible for a pair of armed robberies in the
northern section of the county late last
month.
Both Darrell C. Lee, 46, of Temple
Hills and Furman D. Troy, 43, of District
Heights face numerous charges in connection with the heists at T.C. Martin
Jewelers in Charlotte Hall and New Market Pharmacy in Mechanicsville.
The jewelry store robbery took place
June 18 while the pharmacy robbery took
place just four days later, police reports
stated.
Several days after the second heist,
images disseminated by law enforcement
of the two then-unknown suspects resulted in two separate calls to sheriffs office
detectives from informants claiming to
know the identities of the suspects.
Both informants told police that they
knew them to frequent the area of 7th and
N Street in Northeast D.C.
According to one of the sources, the
suspect known to them as Darrell had
stayed at the Budget Inn in the District
the weekend prior to the June 22 robbery.
Detectives traced Lee back to the
motel and also established his link with
Troy as codefendants in District courts,
police reports stated.

Photographs
of
both suspects matched
the surveillance footage taken during the
robberies; motel camera footage revealed
Lee returned there on
Lee
the evening of the day
of the second robbery
wearing clothes that
matched those of the
suspect.
The items and
money the two are alleged to have stolen are
extensive.
In the first robbery
Troy
the pair allegedly brandished a handgun and forced one attendee to get down on the ground while the
other was taped into a chair; they allegedly took charms valued at over $2,500,
chains worth more than $6,000, $3,000
in cash, a $2,100 Mac Book, an $800
iPhone, a $400 purse and other items, police alleged.
In the later pharmacy robbery the
pair allegedly stole cash, the victims cell
phone and various bottles of prescription
medication valued at $8,997 for legal sale
but worth perhaps more than $64,000 for
illegal sale, according to police reports.
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Once again the voters in St. Marys

County showed their disdain for politics
by the limited turnout during the 2014
primary election. According to the local
newspaper, more than 83 percent of the
registered voters chose to stay at home
rather than exercise their constitutional
right to choose the men and women who
will run in the general election. What is
even more appalling about the publics
perception of the political climate is the
manner in which they choose their candidates. I have been voting for 53 years
and have come to the conclusion that
most elections are nothing more than
popularity contests. If the voting public
would take the time to inform themselves
of what it takes to run a government, they
would see that it is like running a business because of the large sums of money
that are dispersed. In that light, it seems
reasonable that a good businessman or
woman would make a fine representative
in Annapolis. But year after year, we
choose to ignore the candidates who have
had the experience of managing millions
of dollars of their own money. They say
that there is no substitute for experience
and I think that it doesnt take a rocket
scientist to see that a sound background
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I have long been a believer that most

patriotic people agree with the requirement to pay taxes. Obviously the country cannot be run without monetary resources. However, what the public wants
is responsible spending of their precious
and hard earned income. Sending the
same money grubbing, spendthrifts back
to Annapolis is tantamount to giving the
fox the keys to the henhouse. I implore
the general public to get informed before
casting your ballot. Look at the candidates credentials and decide if they are
going to do what is best for the entire
community, not what is best for the individual. I heard John Kennedy proclaim
many years ago, Ask not what your
country can do for you, Ask what you can
do for your country. This country has
forgotten its greatest generation of patriots and what they stood for and its time
we got back to our roots. Just remember,
after the election is over, the chosen representative is supposed to represent all of
the citizens, not just the ones who voted
for him or her. The best advice I can give
as a senior citizen to any voter is, Get
Informed and Choose Wisely. The future is in your hands.
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Opening this Saturday
Dollar General will celebrate the opening of its new location at 13270 Point Lookout Road in Ridge this Saturday, July 5 at
8 a.m. with free prizes and special deals.
Dollar General will offer Ridge residents a
convenient new place to shop for everyday
essential at low prices.
Additionally, the first 50 adult shoppers at the store will receive a $10 Dollar
General gift card and the first 200 shoppers will receive a Dollar General tote bag,
among other giveaways.
Dollar General is committed to delivering a pleasant shopping experience that
includes a convenient location, a wide assortment of merchandise and great prices
on quality products, said Dan Nieser, Dollar Generals senior vice president of real
estate and store development. We hope
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Dollar General stores offer convenience and value to customers by providing a focused selection of national name
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By Kaitlin Davis
Contributing Writer
On Wednesday, July 2, Sonic had its
grand opening in Lexington Park, Md.,
and many individuals from around the
county drove in to indulge in Sonics tasty
food and beverages.
Sonic is currently located in the Lexington Village shopping center at the intersection of Three Notch Road and Buck
Hewitt Road in Lexington Park. The
Lexington Village shopping center is also
where Kohls Department Store and Dicks
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Theres a New Seafood Restaurant in Town

By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Visitors to Solomons will have
a new seafood place to check out
this summer with the opening of
Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill.
The restaurant had a soft
opening in April, according to
manager Kelly Smith. Before
opening, the restaurant was gutted
and remodeled.
Owners David Gilbert and
Rene Ward run a number of different businesses in the area.
The menu offers everything from grilled cheese to a
steak and crab cake platter. Smiths favorite thing on the
menu is the haddock sandwich. The two chefs on staff regularly come up with new ideas for dishes, Smith said.
Anglers hosts a variety of evening activities. On
Thursdays, the restaurant features trivia night, which has
been popular, Smith said. There is a Happy Hour with a $5
drink menu from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Anglers will be hosting the pre-race party for the upcoming
Solomons Offshore Grand Prix, to be held this year Sept.
12 to 14.
Smith, Gilbert and Ward are all Calvert County natives, which is the inspiration for them to be involved in
the community and build a restaurant that caters to locals.
The plan is to make it a place for locals to go even during the winter months.
Anglers is located at 275 Lore Road in Solomons.
For more information, including a full menu, visit www.
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Bathtub Racing Comes

Back to Southern Maryland
Tubbers Join the Southern Maryland Center for

Family Advocacy to Help Domestic Violence Victims
By Laura Joyce
Contributing Writer
Its advertised as good clean fun and
its for a worthy cause, but bathtub racing
is definitely not for the faint of heart. Bathtubs tricked out with decks and engines hit
the waves at speeds of up to 50 mphand
sometimes even faster---except when they
dont: spectators are almost sure to see the
sinking of a bathtub boat or two starting at
noon on Saturday, July 12, at Fitzis Restaurant and Marina, when local tubbers join
the Southern Maryland Center for Family
Advocacy to bring bathtub racing back to
the area. The event is being held to benefit
the Centers legal and advocacy services,
which are provided at no cost to victims of
domestic violence. The Center has offered
legal representation and a range of related
services to individuals for 35 years. They
operate advocacy offices in each of the
three Southern Maryland District Courts,
and work closely with other members of
the local network aimed at responding to
the crimes of domestic and dating violence,
sexual violence, and stalking.
The race, dubbed The 1st Annual
Rubber Ducky Invitational, is expected to
become a twice yearly event, with the July
12 races already planned and a second event
tentatively scheduled for September.
Tubbers put hours and hours of work
into their boats, said Charlie Bennett, a
member of the Board at the Center for Family Advocacy and the leader of its fundraising team. These boats are just amazing,
Bennett added.
The sport of bathtub racing has been
around for over fifty years, and during the
late 70s and early 80s the Southern Maryland area had annual races and an active
group of tubbers, the people who build
and captain the boats. Once word spread of
the July race, old tubbers began working on
boats they had raced in past years, and firsttime tubbers began building new boats.
Ray Long, an avid bathtub racer, has
just finished work on his entry for the races.
Design features are often top-secret with
tubbers in order to hedge their bet on a win,
but Ray says the real fun is in the camaraderie of the boat-building and in the racing
itself, win or lose.
Tubbers are required to have one primary sponsor, usually a local business,
and are encouraged to get other secondary
sponsors as well. Primary sponsors pay
$400 for large advertising on the side of
the boat, while tubbers gather as many secondary sponsors as they can, at $100 each,
and post bumper sticker-sized ads on their
boats, as well. Tubbers can race in multiple
heats, all for the single primary sponsorship
fee, as long as their boat meets the requirements for each heat. After putting in hours
of work on boat design and building, many
Ray Long, left, an avid bathtub racer, has just finished work on his entry for the races.
tubbers choose to race in several heats,
swapping out a 7.5HP engine for a larger
one, for instance.
Races will be held in three engine
sizes: up to 8 HP, 15 HP and 25 HP. There
will also be a Powder Puff race, an under
age-18 race, and other competitions to be
determined on race day: Old County vs.
New, Republicans vs. Democrats; and Civilians vs. Base Racers, are just a few of
the possible race categories, depending on
entries.
Were very excited about bringing
bathtub racing back, Bennett said. Its
the perfect sport for Southern Maryland:
it brings together our love of the water, our
individualism and creativity, and our community spirit.
With their boats ready or nearing completion, area tubbers agree.
Said Long, Weve done this before,
but until the boat is in the water, youre
never 100% sure youll be able to keep it
afloat. If it sinks, well just tow it in and fix
it up and try again. Long adds that sev-
eral members of his team want a chance to

captain the bathtub, so theyre working on
modifications that will allow the team to enter the boat in several categories.
Participants are encouraged to register their boats for the event in advance by
calling the Center for Family Advocacy at
301-373-4141 by 4 p.m. on July 7, although
sign-up in person is permitted until 11 a.m.
on the day of the event. Sponsorship fees are
due prior to the start of the races on July 12.
Registration forms for tubbers and sponsors, as well as boat-building specifications
and event rules and regulations are available online under the Fundraising button at
www.smcfa.net.
You dont have to be an experienced
boater to do this, or some kind of professional builder, said Ray Long. As long
as you keep within the specs, you can go
as crazy as you want on your design. The
more tubs, the more fun, so Im hoping for
lots of competition out there. I love racing these things: you never know just how
your boat will act out there on the water,
Photo by Frank Marquart
so theres an element of surprise. Its unpredictable, and that just adds to the fun.
Bennett, who suggested the idea of
bringing back the bathtub races in order
to raise funds for the Centers services,
agreed. We welcome amateurs and experienced tubbers alike. We anticipate growing
this event each year, so that tubbers have
several local races where they can showcase all the work theyve put into their designs. On the day of the event, whether we
have ten boats or a hundred, its going to
be a great activity for people of every age,
with music and food and drink, as well as
the races.
Looking over Longs design with the
builder, Bennett pointed to it, and added,
How could it not be fun, when youve got
people climbing into something that looks
like this, cranking up the engine, and taking off around a racetrack in the water?
Thats the trick, Long laughed. We
want the boat on the water, not in the water.
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Obituaries
Homer Edgar Helms, 86
Homer Edgar Helms, 86, of Mechanicsville, Md. died May 25 after a
long illness. Born on March 1, 1928, in
Willis, Va., he was the oldest son of the
late Edgar Hamilton Helms and Maude
Alderman Helms. On Oct. 6, 1955, he
married the love of his life, Gertrude
(Trudy) Davis, at St. Johns Catholic
Church in Hollywood, Md. Edgar is
survived by his daughters, Linda Buckler and Rhonda Wathen of Hollywood,
Md., and Brenda Tominack (John) of
Mechanicsville, Md.; Six grandchildren,
Bradley Buckler, Holly Wathen, Craig
Wathen, Jason Edgar Tominack, Mark
Tominack and Chelsea Tominack; Four
great-grandchildren, Brittany, Devin,
Amber and Tanya Buckler: and his
life-long friend, Bruce Long. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by four brothers, Raeford, Nelson,
Elvin, and Mervell Helms, and son-inlaw, Mike Wathen. Edgar worked as a
truck driver and mechanic for his father
at Helms Lumber until his fathers death
in Jan. 1970. He was employed by Pepsi
Cola Bottling Co. in La Plata, Md. as a
mechanic from Feb. 1970 until his retirement in March, 1988. Edgar liked
to work on trucks, cars, tractors, and
lawn mowers and was quite good at it.
He enjoyed a good game of cards, and he
especially enjoyed catching your Jack.
Spending time with family and friends
was his greatest joy.

The family received friends on
Wednesday, May 28 from 10 a.m. to 11
a.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral
Home Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral
Service followed at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Raymond
Schmidt officiating. Interment followed
in St. Johns Catholic Cemetery Hollywood, Md. Pallbearers were his grandsons: Bradley Buckler, Craig Wathen,
Jason Tominack, Mark Tominack, nephews Raymond Stewart and Allan Nealis.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O.
Box 79 Hollywood, Md. 20636 and/or
Hospice House of St. Marys P.O. Box
625 Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
Dorothy Garner Dottie

Moorefield, 72
Dorothy
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Dottie Moorefield, 72,
of Hughesville, Md., (formerly of Clinton, Md.)
passed away June 22 at
Johns Hopkins Bayview
Hospital, in Baltimore,
Md.
Born on March 11, 1942, she was
the daughter of the late Robert Ignatius
Garner and Dorothy Ann Wible Garner.
Dorothy married her husband, Tommy Ray Moorefield, on July 30, 1966
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children Brian Raymond Moorefield
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Quade of Hollywood, Md. and a brother
Robert Garner of California, Md.; her
grandchildren, Hayley Nicole Norlin,
Cara Marie Norlin and Emerson Grace
Moorefield.
Family received friends on Sunday,
June 29, from 2 to 5 p.m., with prayers at
4 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.,
22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,
Md. 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Johns Catholic
Church of Hollywood, Md. by Reverend
Ray Schmidt at 11 a.m. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Md. Chapter, 11350 McCormick Road, Executive
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Charles Schutte, USN
(Ret.), 75, of Mechanicsville, Md. passed away on
June 25 at his home.
Born on October 14,
1938, in Tucumari, N.M.,
he was the son on the late
Clyde and Zoe Wright.
Harvey is survived by his wife,
Janie Schutte; his children, Cheryl Arrington, Lori Boarman and her husband, Beanie Boarman, Sharon Thomas
and her fianc, Donny Newkirk, Richard Reynolds, Paige Wagner and her
fianc Steve Rosado; his sister, Sandra Jacobs; his grandchildren, Justin
Reynolds, Andrew Boarman, Jonathan
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Thomas, Kane Wagner, Aspen Higgs,
Taylor Arrington, Adam Wagner, Samantha Thomas, Mathew Wagner, Austin Thomas, Shane Arrington and Hailey Sams; his great grandson, Kamdyn
Amaker; his nephew, David Bell; and
his niece, Leslie Coe. He is preceded in
death by his parents.
A Graveside Service will be held at
a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Memorial Contributions may be
made to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box
625, Leonardtown, Md., 20650.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Philip Warren Brewer, 90

Philip Warren Brewer, 90, of Solomons, Md.
passed away on June 23 at
Solomons Asbury Assisted Living in Solomons, Md.
Born on December 18,
1923, in Hagerstown, Md., he
was the son of the late Jacob
Chester Brewer and Ruth Emmert Brewer.
Philip earned his Bachelors Degree
from the University of Maryland College
Park. He married his beloved wife, Elizabeth
Brewer, on August 29, 1947 at the Washington Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Together
they celebrated 66 wonderful years of marriage. He was a civil engineer with the federal government. He worked as the Head of
Naval Special Design for over thirty years.
Philip was instrumental in design of facilities
supporting nuclear power reactors in Antarctica and Greenland. Philip was an avid hunter
who crafted his own gunstocks. He used to
cast and load his own bullets. He took great
pride in restoring a family heirloom, a tall
case clock. He achieved Eagle Scout as a
teenager.
In addition to his wife, Philip is survived
by his children, Dorothy Brewer-Pecson
(Benjamin) of Great Mills, Md. and Bruce D.
Brewer of Baltimore, Md. Philip is preceded
in death by his parents.
A graveside service was held on Saturday, June 28 at 2 p.m. at Rest Haven Cemetery, 1601 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, Md. 21742.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Raymond Dewey Sexton, 82

Raymond Dewey Sexton, 82, of Lexington Park,
Md. passed away on June
27 at Hospice House in Callaway, Md.
He was born January
24, 1932 in Coeburn, Va.
to the late Oma Angeline
Sexton and Lonnie Moore.
Raymond moved here from Coeburn,
Va. to work for Geddings Logging, and
then began doing carpentry work. Raymond married Thelma Ruth Carter on
June 27, 1951 at the Church of the Nazarene. Together they spent 63 years of marriage. He proudly served as a Corporal in
the United States Army from 1958 until
1960 serving in the military police. Upon
his return to Lexington Park, he continued
working as a carpenter and mason helping
to build on Patuxent River Naval Air Station, the Thomas Johnson Bridge, Calvert
Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant and for many
local companies through the years. Raymond enjoyed hunting, fishing and visiting and spending time with family and
friends in Coeburn, Va. He most enjoyed
spending time with his grandchildren and
great grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Raymond is
survived by his children, Ronald D. Sexton (Stephanie) of Culpepper, Va., Patricia
Warren (Terry) of Lake Jackson, Texas,
Kenneth R. Sexton (Evelyn) of Lexington Park, Md., Deborah Raspa (Salvatore,
Jr.) of California, Md., Melissa Gould
(Joseph), Raymond D. Sexton, II and Anthony D. Sexton all of Lexington Park,
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Md.; Siblings, Steward Sexton, Freida K.
Sexton of Coeburn, Va. and Wilson K.
Sexton (Peggy) of Lexington Park, Md.;
10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son Raymond Dale
Sexton.
Family received friends for Raymonds Life Celebration on Monday, June
30 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at
7 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.,
22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,
Md. 20650. A Funeral Service will be held
on Tuesday, July 1 at 10 a.m., at Brinsfield
Funeral Home, P.A. Interment will follow
at Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown, Md. 20650.Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Marys
County Emergency Friendly Fund, 21943
Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, Md.
20650.Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Lusby, Md. and Cecilia Agnes Clark of

Scotland, Md.
Nancy was a long time resident of St.
Marys County. She is a 1980 graduate of
Great Mills High School. After graduation she earned her cosmetology license.
She owned and operated Woodys Barber
Shop in Hollywood, Md. She loved to
spend time in Florida and at the beach. She
also greatly enjoyed riding her Harley.
In addition to her parents, Nancy is
survived by her children, Douglas Cooksey, John Cooksey (Whitney) and Benjamin
Ciancio; her siblings, Judy Ann Courtney,
John Kenny Courtney; and one grandchild,
Piper LeeAnn Cooksey.
A Memorial Service was celebrated by
Reverend Rob McNutt on June 27 at 6 p.m. at
Faith Bible Church, 26325 Three Notch Rd,
Mechanicsville, Md. 20659.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md., 20650.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
Nancy Lee Courtney Ciancio, 52
Clara Belle Gaskill, 84
Nancy Lee Courtney

Ciancio, 52, of Leonardtown, Md., passed away on
June 23 at Hospice House
of St. Marys in Callaway,
Md.
Born on May 23, 1962
in Leonardtown, Md., she
was the daughter of John T. Courtney of
Clara Belle Gaskill,

84, of Hollywood, Md.
passed away on June 23
at her residence of natural
causes.
Born on August 23,
1929 in West Virginia, she
was the daughter of the late
James Blaine Pritt and Elizabeth Tiffner
Pritt.
Clara was a long time resident of St.
Marys County. She married her beloved
husband, Ray Edgar Gaskill, Sr, on January 26, 1952 and was a proud Navy wife.
Together they celebrated 55 years of marriage before his passing in March 2007.
She had a flair for entertaining and decorating. She enjoyed painting, decorating
and crafting. She was an excellent cook
and homemaker. However, her greatest
love was for her family, especially her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Clara is survived by her children,
Debbie Patridge (Danny) of Corpus
Christi of Texas, and Ray E Gaskill, Jr of
Hollywood, Md.; her sister, Adalay Popp
(Willie) of Uniontown, Pa.; her grandchildren, Ray E Gaskill, III (Bobby Jo), Randy Gaskill (Amber), and Connor Ryan;
and her great grandchildren, Keith Gaskill, Mackenzie Gaskill, Addison Gaskill,
Savannah Gaskill, Andrew Fowler and
Blaine Gaskill. In addition to her parents
and her husband, she is also preceded in
death by her siblings, Virginia Krizner,
Charles Pritt, Noah James Pritt, Meredith
Sutphen, Evelena Pritt and Mary Rae
Gaster.
A Graveside Service will be held at a
later date at Arlington National Cemetery,
Arlington, Va.
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16u Shockers Win

USSSA State Title,
Qualify for World Series
The 16u Southern Maryland Shockers won the USSSA 16u Class A state
fastpitch softball championship on June
22 at Bachman Sports Complex in Glen
Burnie. The Shockers -- coached by Bobby Rawlings and Chuck Donaldson -won the 16u Class B state title a year ago.
With the victory, the Shockers
earned a berth to the USSSA 16u Class
A World Series July 19 to July 26 in Kissimmee, Fla. Games are expected to be
broadcast on ESPN3.
The Shockers are based in Me- The 16u Southern Maryland Shockers win the USSSA Class A softball
chanicsville and feature players from title. Back row (l-r): Coach Chuck Donaldson, Samantha Donaldson,
seven different Southern Maryland high Valerie Hammett, Janae Lyles, Lori Sturgill, Alyssa Bilodeau, Courtney
head coach Bobby Rawlings. Front row: Gabrielle Sandy, Emma
schools, including five from Chopticon Taft,
Thompson, Jolie Rawlings, Shanna Peters, Amber Whelan, Lily Sager.
High.
The teams core players have been together up just four walks the entire tournament and none
for several years and have wracked up a number in the title game. The defense -- led by shortstop
Samantha Donaldson (McDonough junior), third
of state and regional titles.
Im so proud of all 12 girls on this team, baseman Jolie Rawlings (Chopticon sophomore)
Rawlings said. From top to bottom of our lineup, and outfielder Courtney Taft (Chopticon senior)
there isnt an easy out. They play hard and have -- had just two errors over the weekend.
The last time the Shockers faced the Black
fun while doing so. Chuck and I have talked to
Ice,
they
pulled out a 6-5 victory in a tournament
them for four years about having fun and playing
last October. The Shockers had another close one
loose.
The Shockers earned a first-round bye as the with the Black Ice in the winners bracket final.
This Shockers team is the best team Ive
state tournaments No. 1 seed. They defeated the
seen
with two outs and battling till an inning is
Frederick Heartbreakers 4-1 in the second round,
then beat the Maryland Black Ice from Cock- over, Bobby Rawlings said.
The offense was led by the consistent hitting
eysville 6-4 in the winners bracket final. The
Shockers faced the Black Ice again in the champi- of outfielder/catcher Janae Lyles (St. Charles High
freshman) and catcher Shanna Peters (Chopticon
onship game, winning 6-0.
Alyssa Bilodeau, a junior pitcher and first junior).
Gabrielle Sandy (Lackey junior), Emma
baseman for La Plata High, and Lori Sturgill,
a senior pitcher and shortstop at McDonough, Thompson (St. Marys Ryken junior), Ampitched for the Shockers. Bilodeau was the win- ber Whelan (Thomas Stone senior), Lily Sager
ning pitcher for the early games, and Sturgill (Chopticon sophomore) and Valerie Hammett
pitched the championship game. The two gave (Chopticon junior) round out the roster.
New England Patriots Kyle

Arrington Gives Back by
Hosting Youth Football Camp
New England Patriots Cornerback, Kyle
Arrington will host a youth football camp this
month:Triple A Football Camp at Gwynn Park
High School in Brandywine, Md.Kyle will be accompanied by other NFL players including New
England Patriots, Tavon as well as his NFL family
Lavar Arrington, JJ Arrington, and a host of others. Arrington was born in Accokeek, Maryland
and attended Gwynn Park High School, where he
played football as well as basketball and track and
field.
The camp will focus on development skills
that include stretching, one on one drills, tackling drills, and offensive and defensive drills.
I am extremely excited about the youth camps
this year. They offer kids a positive experience
while having fun and learning the game of football, Kyle says. I am grateful to be in a position
where I can give back and help children achieve
their dreams. The camp is being sponsored
by Modells Sporting Goods, Subway, KLASS

Sports Services, Chick Fil A & Moms Organic
market. The camps official flyer is attached for
yourconvenience.
Camp Triple A: July 12
Camp Registration is $105 per child payable by
money order or credit card.
Registration deadline is July 12.
Includes a camp T-shirt, lunch and autograph
signing.
*100% of the proceeds from the Triple A camp
are going towards the Boys & Girls Club of DC,
Capital Heights Pee Wee League and to purchase Gwynn Park High Schools football team
new uniforms & other equipment.
For more information and sign up details,
please visit camptriplea.sportssignup.com
Henderson Stands Tall

in RUSH Crates
By Doug Watson
Contributing Writer
After coming close on more than
one occasion the past two seasons,
Winchester Va.s JT Spence scored
his first-career Potomac speedway
Late Model feature win in last Friday
nights 35-lap Gene VanMeter Memorial. The win for Spence, worth a cool
$2500, was his second win in as many
weeks as he won the Late Model feature at Winchester (VA) speedway the
weekend prior.
Kenny Moreland and Jason Covert shared the front-row for the start
of the event with Covert surging into
the race lead as the field raced down
the back stretch. Covert appeared as
though he would take his third Potomac win of the season as he lead
the event for the first fifteen-circuits.
As Covert lead, third-starting JT
Spence worked his way into second
on lap-fourteen, and the race was on.
Coming down to complete lap-sixteen Spence got a run off the top of
turn four to nip Covert at the line to
become the new race leader. Spence
would go on to lead the distance but
would have to hold-off a furious late
race rush from Covert and eventual
third-place finisher Stevie Long that
had the Potomac faithful holding their
breath. Finally!! were the words
from Spence as he climbed from his
winning mount in Potomacs victory
lane. Weve been so close down here
the past two seasons to winning one
of these things only to have tires go
flat, parts break or the driver fall out
of his seat and to finally get one here
is awesome. Spence shared his love/
hate relationship with Potomac speedway. This place has been a thorn in
our sides. Said Spence. Usually the
best part about coming here was the
ride home because I knew we were
done, but to finally get a win for all
the people who help with this car and
especially for Mr. Gunter who foots
the bills for this deal, I couldnt be
happier for all of them. Kenny Moreland came home fourth with Jamie
Lathroum rounding out the top-five.
Heats went to Spence and Long.
Darren Henderson became the
fifth-different winner of 2014 with
his first win of the season in the 20lap RUSH Crate Late Model feature.
Henderson started on the pole and
jumped into the race lead on the first
lap and would never look back as he
posted a straightaway win over runner-up Jeff Pilkerton. This car was
good tonight. Henderson stated during his post-race interview. Weve
had a fast car all season, but no luck,
and to finally get one here at home
makes all the hard work worthwhile.
John Imler took third, Ben Bowie was
fourth with Reese Masiello rounding
out the top-five. The lone heat race
win went to Henderson.
Ed Pope Jr. snared his second
feature win of the season in the 15-
lap Hobby Stock main. Pole-sitter

Jonathan Raley lead the first twelve
laps before Pope swept into the topspot coming off turn-four to complete
lap-thirteen. Pope would then lead the
distance to score the dramatic win.
Raley held on for second, John Burch
was third, Kyle Nelson took fourth
with Billy Crouse completing the topfive. Heats went to Burch and Raley.
Scotty Nelson became the fourth
different winner with his first win of
the season in the 16-lap Street Stock
feature as the driver and car, both
made their respective season debut.
Nelson started on the pole and decimated the field as he lead all sixteencircuits in domination fashion. Troy
Kassiris was second, Mike Franklin
took third, Mike Corbin came home
fourth with Dale Reamy rounding out
the field. Reamy was the heat winner.
Mikey Latham drove to his division-leading third feature win of the
season in the 15-lap U-Car feature.
Latham started on the pole and would
lead every lap, but would have to
withstand a late race surge from eventual runner-up Megan Mann. Erica
Bailey was third, Corey Swaim took
fourth with David Rhodes rounding
out the top-five. Heats went to Mann
and Swaim.
Late Model Feature Finish
1. JT Spence 2. Jason Covert 3.
Stevie Long 4. Kenny Moreland 5.
Jamie Lathroum 6. Dale Hollidge 7.
Nick Davis 8. Rich Marks 9. Matt
Tarbox 10. Derrick Quade 11. Robbie Kairns
Rush Crate Late Model Feature
Finish
1. Darren Henderson 2. Jeff
Pilkerton 3. John Imler 4. Ben Bowie
5. Reese Masiello 6. Timmy Booth 7.
Brian Lederhouse
Hobby Stock Feature Finish
1. Ed Pope Jr. 2. Jonathan Raley
3. John Burch 4. Kyle Nelson 5. Billy
Crouse 6. Jamie Sutphin 7. Jerry
Deason 8. Greg Morgan 9. Matt
Stewart 10. Korey Downs 11. Kenny
Sutphin 12. Ryan Clement 13. Bobby
Miexsall 14. Gage Perkins 15. Buddy Dunagan 16. Robert Johnson 17.
Max Martin
Street Stock Feature Finish
1. Scotty Nelson 2. Troy Kassiris
3. Mike Franklin 4. Mike Corbin 5.
Dale Reamy
U-Car Feature Finish
1. Mike Latham 2. Megan Mann
3. Erica Bailey 4. Corey Swaim 5.
David Rhodes 6. Jeremy Pilkerton 7.
Cori French 8. Jacob Sparks 9. John
Molesberry 10. Savannah Windsor
11. Jamie Marks 12. DJ Powell 13.
Sam Raley
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In Our
Community
Lexington Park
Lions Club Installs New Officers
LIBRARY
ITEMS
Mr. Jon to present dancing-good-time show
Mr. Jon & Friends will present a lively blend
of traditional and original songs at the Professional Performances on July 7. Lexington Park
branchs performance will be at the Lexington
Park library at 10 a.m., Leonardtowns will be
held at Leonardtown Elementary at 12:30 p.m.
and Charlotte Halls will be at White Marsh Elementary at 3 p.m. The performances are free
and funded by the Board of Library Trustees.
Those attending are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the local food pantry.
Variety of programs planned for teens
Teens will meet fire fighters and explore a
career in firefighting on July 9 at 2 p.m. at the
Lexington Park branch. A visit to the fire station is planned.
Charlotte Hall branch will offer Life-Size
Angry Birds for teens on July 11 at 2 p.m.
Teens will learn to make and fix basic circuits at Digital Bling at the Leonardtown branch
on July 16 at 2 p.m. Supplies will be provided
to create wearable circuits. Registration is
required.
Movie matinees offered
A movie based on the book, A Day with
Wilbur Robinson by William Joyce will be
shown on July 10 at 3 p.m. at the Lexington Park
branch.
Lexington Park branch will also host an
Oscar Movie Series on Fridays at 2 p.m. July
11 through Aug. 1. The July 11th movie is an
Oscar nominee for Best Picture and is based on
the true story of Captain Richard Phillips and
the 2009 hijacking of his American cargo ship
by Somali pirates. It is rated PG-13.
Opening reception for Color & Light Group
The public is invited to meet the members of
the Color & Light Group and view their artwork
at a reception at the Lexington Park Library Art
Gallery on July 10 from 5-8 p.m. Their artwork, an impressive variety of oils, watercolors,
sculpture, photography and more, is on display
through the end of July at the library.
Lighthouses to be created
St. Clements Island Museum staff will
present Lights, Lenses and Lighthouses at
Leonardtown branch on July 15 at 6 p.m. Those
attending will conduct experiments on building
sturdy towers and maximizing a light source in
order to create their own lighthouse.
Class covers resume basics
The basics of writing a resume, different resume types, and how to use templates in
Word will be covered at Lexington Park branch
on July 16 at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required
for this class.
Lions Frank Kuhn, Johnny Alvey, Tami Gary, Angie Everett, Jess Davis, Jim Dodson, Randy Lawson, Amanda Adams, Bob Hayward
The Lexington Park Lions Club celebrated 68 years of

service to the community on Monday, June 23, with awards
and the installation of officers for the 2014-2015 Lion year.
King Lion Ken (Buzz) Shelley recognized Mary
Springstead as our newest Melvin Jones Fellow, citing her
dedication to Lionism and her contributions to the club and
to the community. This fellowship award is the highest
form of recognition afforded by Lions International, and the
recipient joins an elite corps of representatives serving as
role models for Lions around the world.
King Lion Buzz Shelley also recognized Stacey
(Loftis) Hancock as Lion of the Year for her contributions
to the Lexington Park Lions this year.
Ceremonies continued with the swearing in of the new

slate of officers: President and King Lion Amanda (Fast)
Adams; 1st Vice President, Randy Lawson; 2nd Vice President, Stacey Hancock; Secretary, Robert (Bob) Hayward;
Treasurer and Lion Tamer Jess Davis; Membership, Tamara
(Tami) Gary; Tail Twister, Jim Dodson; and the Board of
Directors: Past President, Buzz Shelley; Johnny Alvey;
Angie Everett; Frank Kuhn; and Susan Hurst.
The evening drew to a close with remarks from both
the Past President, Buzz Shelley, and the new King Lion,
Amanda Adams, and concluded with the official passing of
the gavel.
Cats of the Week

WE HAVE LOTS OF LOVING, SWEET KITTENS!
Pictured here are three of the
20 kittens that Feral Cat Rescue has
available for adoption.
They cost $125 each or two for
$200. Included in this price is their
spay/neuter, combo test for feline
aids and leukemia,
deworming, microchip, all three
distemper vaccines and if they are
age appropriate, their rabies vaccine.
They are available for viewing at the

Petco in California on Sundays from
11 to 3:30. They are sweet, adorable, playful and looking for good
homes. Come visit them. You can
see pictures of other kittens available
on our website athttp://www.feralcatrescuemd.org> Feral Cat Rescue
has free spay/neuter grants for all
cats living in zip code 20659 and for
a limited time only grants for free
roaming cats in all other St Mary's
Stalcup-Kalnasy
Darlene and Tommy Stalcup of Hollywood are pleased to
announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Lynn, to
Christopher Ryan Kalnasy, son of Debbie and Paul Kalnasy of
Mechanicsville.
Angie received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from
the International Academy of Design and Technology. She
is currently an Editorial Production Manager for The County
Times newspaper.
Chris is currently attending the College of Southern Maryland
for an Associates in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently a
CAD Drafter/Junior Engineer for Neany, Inc.
Angie is the granddaughter of the late William Card and Mary
Frances Card of Bryantown and the late Joseph Stalcup and
Beulah Stalcup of Hughesville.
Chris is the grandson of the late Myron Mac McCartney and
Clara McCartney of Leonardtown and the late George Kalnasy
and the late Patricia Kalnasy of Leonardtown.
An August 2014 wedding is planned and the couple will preside
in Mechanicsville with their fur babies Yoshi & Domino.
County zip codes. To obtain free

spay/neuter grants,please email Diane at diane@feralcatrescuemd.org
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please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m.
on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
July, Month Long

Bluegrass for Hospice
Flat Iron Farm, 45840 Highway to Heaven
Lane, Flat Iron Road, Great Mills All Day
Tickets for this years Bluegrass for
Hospice are now on sale. This year will
feature The Seldom Scene as the headlining act. The event will be held on Saturday,
October 25. The event starts at noon and all
proceeds will go toward the Hospice of St.
Marys Hospice House. Bluegrass for Hospice will also feature local talent by Bubby
Abell & Spoon Creek, Recycled Bluegrass,
and many, many more. There will be raffles,
silent auction, and door prizes. For more information, call 301-994-3023.
Thursday, July 3
Summer Discovery Day: Wacky Science
Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal
Lane, Lusby, 10 a.m.
Bring your little one and join us to discover and explore wacky science through
experiments, games and fun activities you
can use again and again at home! Activities
are geared towards 2-5 year olds, but infants,
toddlers and kids of all ages are welcome to
join. This is a free event, sponsored by The
Promise Resource Center and The United
Way of Calvert County. Call 301-290-0040
to register. Space is limited, and is available
on a first-come, first-serve basis!
Friday, July 4
Summer Classic Car Show
St. Johns Catholic Church, 43950 St Johns
Road, Hollywood 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cars 1988 and older. 5 year class
groups. One custom Bike class. For more
info and for entry form go to www.stjohnscarshow.com All proceeds go to local
Knights of Columbus Charities. Rain date
is July 5.
Sober 4th of July Picnic
The Cove DFZ of Walden, 44871 St. Andrews Church Road, California 1 to 4
p.m.
Join us for an alcohol and drug free
4th of July cook-out complete with outdoor
games, cool activities and fellowship for all
ages! Event is free and open to the public.
Individuals and families welcome, with a
special invitation to the recovering community. Chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs and
sides served at 2 p.m. For more information,
please call 301-997-1300 x 804.
Book Signing
Fenwick Street Used Books & Music,
41655A Fenwick Street, Leonardtown 5
to 7 p.m.
Christine Trent will sign copies of her
newest book, Stolen Remains. For more information, call 301-475-2859.
First Fridays
Downtown Leonardtown 5 to 8 p.m.
The First Friday of each month, historic
Leonardtown retailers showcase live music,
art gallery receptions, poetry readings, book
signings, cooking classes, wine tastings, a
host of dining and shopping specials, and occasional giveaways! Join us for Red, White
and Blues July 4th and visit www.leonardtownfirstfridays.com for monthly listings.
Opal Fine Art Show
Opal Fine Art Gallery, 41625 Park Avenue,

Leonardtown 5 to 8 p.m.
Four on the 4th, features the work of:
Sue Chappelear, potter; Martin Hughes,
sculptor; Mary Ann Schindler, mixed media; and Christina Caguin, handbag designer. Opening Reception First Friday of
July. Show runs through July 12. Opal Fine
Art Gallery and Gifts is open Wednesday
through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and
First Fridays from 11a.m. to 8 p.m. For more
information call 302-438-1629 or visit www.
opalfineartgallery.com.
Saturday, July 5
Tai Chi Class
Evolve Yoga and Wellness Studio, 23415
Three Notch Road, #2004, California
9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
The Water Tai Chi Method is easy to
learn. Slow physical motions are blended
with a very accessible chi kung (moving
meditation). The Sin Tien Wu Ji system
helps students gain strength and flexibility,
improve balance and overall fitness, combat
arthritis, and deal with day-to-day stress.
No experience necessary. Beginners are
welcomed.
Instructor: Russell Therrien
For more information, call 301-8621236 or visit www.evolveyogawellness.com.
Sunday, July 6
Free Public Readings and Lectures
St. Marys College of Maryland, 18952 E
Fishers Road, St. Marys City, 8 p.m.
St. Marys College of Maryland will
hold free public readings and lecture during
its annual Chesapeake Writers Conference.
All events are free and open to the public,
and are supported, in part, by the Arts Alliance of St. Marys College of Maryland. For
more information, email chesapeakewritersconference@smcm.edu.
Schedule:
Sunday, July 6
Lecture at 8 p.m., Cole Cinema, Patricia Henley, The Need for Bum Glue
Monday, July 7
Lecture at 6:30 p.m., Schaefer 106,
Matt Burgess, The Role of Place in Fiction
Reading at 7:30 p.m., Schaefer 106,
Jerry Gabriel (fiction) and Elizabeth Arnold
(poetry)
Tuesday, July 8
Lecture at 7:30 p.m., Cole Cinema, Ana
Maria Spagna, The Big Picture
Wednesday, July 9
Reading at 8 p.m., Cole Cinema, Patricia Henley (fiction) and Ana Maria Spagna
(creative nonfiction)
Thursday, July 10
Lecture at 10:45 a.m., Library 321,
Elizabeth Arnold, Rhythm in Ezra Pounds
Canto 2
Friday, July 11
Reading at 6:30 p.m., Cole Cinema,
Matt Burgess (fiction)
Monday, July 7
Vacation Bible School
Hughsville Baptist Church, 8505 Old Leonardtown Road, Hughesville 9 a.m. to
noon
Hughesville Baptist Church will be
having Vacation Bible School from July 7
to July 11. Lifeways Agency D3 - Discover,
Decide, Defend. Come enjoy the Bible stud-
ies, crafts, games and snacks. To register call

301-884-8645 or visit www.hughesvillebaptist.com.
Tuesday, July 8
Going Buggy!
Calvert Marine Museum,14200 Solomons
Island Road, Solomons 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Free drop-in program from for toddlers
18 months to 3 years and their caregivers.
For more information call 410-3262042 or visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.
com.
Wednesday, July 9
Kickboxing Kombat
Chesapeake Ranch Estates Clubhouse, 500
Clubhouse Drive, Lusby 6:30 p.m.
Kickboxing Kombat is a 55 minute
mixed martial arts/ kickboxing inspired cardio workout. It is interval based, alternating
between lower and higher cardiovascular
intensities throughout the workout. This
workout is both fun and fierce consisting of
choreographed routines set to fun, motivational musical tracks! Bring an exercise mat!
This class includes an upper body and abs/
core track. There is a $5 donation per class!
Drop in! No Contracts!Class lead by Joyce
Weaver, Certified Group fitness instructor
and licensed Zumba(R) instructor. For more
information, visit www.facebook.com/
dancewithjoyce or call 301-997-5219.
Thursday, July 10
OtterMania
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons
Island Road, Solomons 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebrate all things otter! Perfect for
families with pre-school and elementary
age children, this day invites the kids to get
up close and personal with the otter keepers
and take a good whiff of the otters favorite meals. Explore fascinating facts about
otters from around the world, participate
in games for special prizes, make crafts,
share Native American stories and much
more. Enjoy a day filled with fun and surprises with the Ready for School and Life
Mobile Learning Adventure sponsored by
the PNC Grow Up Great program from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Participate in fun interactive
learning kiosks for kids and grownups! Free
with museum admission unless otherwise
noted. Add encounters with these amazing creatures (real or stuffed) to any social
media site, #ispyotters, and follow the antics of #DeeOtter, mascot of the Dee of St.
Marys on Instagram to see what she is discovering! Instagram, Facebook, and Flickr
@CalvertMarineMuseum, and Twitter @
TheMarineMuseum.
Going Buggy!
Island Road, Solomons 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Free drop-in program from for toddlers
18 months to 3 years and their caregivers.
Also being held July 10 and July 17. For
more information call 410-326-2042 or visit
www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
PRSPS Meeting
Stoneys Kingfishers Seafood, 14442 Solomons Island Road, Solomons 5:30 p.m.
The Patuxent River Sail and Power
Squadron (PRSPS) will hold its monthly
meeting. EVERYONE is welcome. Dinner
is at 5:30 p.m. followed by a brief boating

presentation. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.
All boaters or people considering purchasing a boat of any kind are welcome. If you
plan to arrive by boat, call Stoneys to reserve your slip. Go to the PRSPS website for
more information on boating safety www.
usps.org/localusps/patuxent/.
Basket Bingo
Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department,
Station 2 Social Hall, 28165 Hills Club
Road, Mechanicsville 6 p.m.
Join us as we host our Annual July Basket Bingo! Games begin at 7 p.m. We will
have regular bingo, specials, 50/50, raffles
and more. For more information and to
make your reservations contact Judy Copsey at 301-884-5680 Or visit our website at
www.mvfd.com.
Friday, July 11
Moonlight Dance on the Bay
Rod N Reel Restaurant, 4165 Mears Avenue,
Chesapeake Beach 8 to 11 p.m.
The Board of Directors at Ruths Miracle Group Home Foundation (RMGH)
hosts its 2nd annual fundraiser Moonlight
Dance on the Bay at Chesapeake Resort
and Spa, Rod N Reel Restaurant. The Calvert Dance Band will perform live and Fox
5 News Anchor Allison Seymour will serve
as Mistress of Ceremonies (MC). Whether
you swing, hand or line dance or just enjoy
listening to live band music. Please join us
for an evening of entertainment, great door
prizes, food and fun. All proceeds will benefit Ruths Miracle Group Home, a recovery
home for women in Maryland. Tickets are
$50 per person and can be purchased online
by using PayPal on the Home Page at www.
ruthmiraclehome.com, and type in Dance
Tickets, by phone at 410-326-9170, or mail
check to Ruths Miracle Group Home Foundation, P.O. Box 1623, Lusby, Md., 20657.
Reserve your tickets today! RMGH is a
501(c)3 IRS certified organization and donations are tax-deductible. Log on to our website and like us on Facebook.
Saturday, July 12
Lighthouse Adventure Cruise: Southern
Bay
Island Road, Solomons 7:45 a.m.
Lighthouse lovers are invited for an unforgettable experience exploring lighthouses
on the Chesapeake Bay with an expert guide
aboard a private charter. Cruises leave from
the Drum Point Lighthouse at 7:45 a.m. and
return at approximately 4 p.m. The cost is
$130; $120 for museum members. Space is
limited and preregistration is required. Call
410-326-2042, ext. 41.
Sunday, July 13
Breakfast All-You-Can-Eat
Second District Volunteer Fire Department
and Rescue Squad, 45245 Drayden Road,
Valley Lee 8 to 11 a.m.
Cost for adults is $8, children from ages
6 to 12 cost $4, and children 5 and under
are free. Menu consists of scrambled eggs,
home fried potatoes, pancakes, french toast,
sausage links, ham, hot biscuits, creamed
chipped beef, spiced applesauce, grits, assorted juices, milk and coffee; For more information call 301-994-9999
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fINAL WEEKS Of CLOSEOUT SALE

GREAT MILLS ONLY
EXCLUDES MILK, TOBACCO & GIfT CARDS

New Store Hours 10 A.M. 6 P.M.
50% Off
TRUE VALUE
HARDWARE
ITEMS
40% Off
ALL MERCHANDISE
STOREWIDE
CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY

Running the 1st & 3rd Week of Each Month
To Advertise in the
Church Services Directory,
Call The County Times at 301-373-4125
ANGLICAN
Victory Baptist Church

29855 Eldorado Farm rd
CharlottE hall, md 20659
301-884-8503
Order Of gOOd news services
BAHAI FAITH
BAHAI FAITH
God is One, Man is One,
and All Religions are One
Sundays - 10 AM 41695 Fenwick

Street Unit 3 Leonardtown, MD
20650 301/475-9337
www.redeemersomd.org
St. John's Anglican Church

SUNDAY MASS 10 a.m.
26415 North Sandgates Rd.
Mechanicsville, Md 20659
www.facebook.com/
StJohnsAnglicanMD
stjohnsanglicanchurchmd.com
Discussions 3rd Wed. 7-8

Lex Pk Library, Longfellow Rm
301-884-8764 or www.bahai.org
sun schOOl, all ages...............10:00

sun mOrning wOrship.............11:00
sun evening wOrship.................7:00
wed evening prayer mtg.........7:00
ProClaiming thE ChangElEss

word in a Changing world.
BAPTIST CHURCH
HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
A member of the Southern Baptist Convention
8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637
301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627
Transitional Pastor Dr. Ron Blankenship
Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins
Sunday Morning Worship

Sunday School (all ages)
Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study
Wednesday Discipleship Classes
(Adults, youth & Children)
BAPTIST
CATHOLIC
CHURCH
10:30am
9:15 am
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Jesus saves
victOrybaptistchurchmd.Org
CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Cecilia Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429

St. Marys City, MD 20686 301-862-4600
Vigil Mass:
4:30 pm Saturday
Sunday:
8:00 am
Weekday (M-F):
7:30 am
Confessions:
3-4 pm Saturday
www.stceciliaparish.com
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The County Times
Southern Maryland
Youth Choir Announces
Inaugural Season
By Susan Waterstreet Glauner

SMYChoir Press Release
The Southern Maryland Youth
Choir (SMYChoir) is pleased to announce its inaugural season, slated to
begin September 2014. The choir will be
for singers grades 2 8 and divided into
two tiersone for elementary students
and one for middle school students. The
choir will welcome singers with littleto-no musical background, although
those interested are asked to audition
so that directors may gauge the musical potential and motivation of each
participant.
Krystal McCoy of St. Marys County, envisioned a youth choir for this area,
which was previously a nonexistent opportunity for younger children. McCoy
was very familiar with opportunities for
adults and older students, as she directs
St. Maries Musica, a select community
choir based in Southern Maryland, and
also the Southern Maryland Encore
Chorale at Asbury in Solomons. Additionally, she is an adjunct faculty member at the College of Southern Maryland
where she teaches music appreciation
and conducts the CSM Chorale.
McCoy began talking with peers
about starting a childrens choir, and her
idea quickly took hold. McCoy became
acquainted with Susan Bisson Lambert
of Park Hall, who is the current secretary of the Southern Maryland Youth
Orchestra (SMYOrch). SMYOrch, a
youth orchestra for grades 6-12 in the
tri-county area, just performed its third
concert in May. Lambert knew the
SMYOrch Board of Directors was wellequipped and interested in providing
more musical opportunities for children
in our area. The idea was pitched in January 2014, and the SMYChoir became a
reality. I am delighted to find an organization willing to support a youth choir
in Southern Maryland, says McCoy.
Julia Nichols, founder and president of SMYOrch, says of SMYChoir,
I am excited to expand our organization to include other youth performance
groups. I believe that participating with
peers in a music group provides a fun,
learning and team-building experience
unlike any other.
SMYChoir has selected two directors for the program, Laurel Dietz of
California and Lori Beth Sink of Patuxent River.
Laurel Dietz is the Supervisor of
Instruction for Fine Arts for St. Marys
County Public Schools. Ms. Dietz is
a 1996 graduate of Leonardtown High
School. After graduating from high
school, Ms. Dietz continued her studies at St. Marys College of Maryland
where she majored in piano under the
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Entertainment
Calendar
Thursday, July 3
Pirhanas Acoustic
Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810
Piney Point Road, Piney Point) 8 p.m.
Warrior Refuge
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 9 a.m.
Big Money
Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road,
Dowell) 8:30 p.m.
Friday, July 4
R&R Train
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
DJ/Karaoke
Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern
Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 9 p.m.
Some Assembly
Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue,
North Beach) 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 5
Bar Dogs
Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810
Piney Point Road, Piney Point) 8 p.m.
Pictured left Lori Beth Sink, right Laurel Dietz.
guidance of Ms. Eliza Garth. Before

graduating in 2000 with a Bachelor of
Arts in Music, Ms. Dietz participated
in the college orchestra, jazz ensemble,
and choir. She earned her Masters of
Science in Human Resource Development: Educational Leadership from
Towson University in 2010.
Ms. Dietz enjoyed a stay at Leonardtown High School as the interim choral
director before accepting her first teaching position at Hollywood Elementary
School, where she taught general music,
as well as directed the band and chorus
for two years. Ms. Dietz next enjoyed a
stay at Great Mills High School as the
choral director. Her choral groups were
consistently recognized at the state level
for superior performances.
Dietz loves to perform throughout the community. She is an original
member of Patuxent Voices, a local
womens a cappella singing ensemble.
She currently holds the position of director as well as member, singing alto.
She is thrilled to be directing the Southern Maryland Youth Choir. Guiding
children in their musical growth brings
me so much joy! I am thrilled to have
the opportunity to once again direct a
chorus of children, says Dietz.
The groups other director, Lori
Beth Sink, moved to Maryland in 2011
and gratefully began her first elementary school teaching job of teaching
general music and chorus at Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School. The Sink
family most recently moved here from
the state of Oklahoma, where Mrs. Sink
spent two years teaching middle and
high school music.
Photo Courtesy of Caroline Miller King
Sink studied piano and voice

throughout college, and she holds a
Bachelors of Music Education from
Furman University of Greenville, South
Carolina. Her Masters of Music Performance in Choral Conducting is from
Florida State University of Tallahassee,
Florida. She sang with many choirs such
as the Furman Singers and the Florida
State University Chamber Choir and
was able to travel on European and U.S.
Concert tours and with ensembles such
as the Boston Pops. She began her own
music education in piano and chorus
in the state of North Carolina, through
programs like NC Governors School
and NC Honors Chorus.
Sink continues to enjoy teaching
and playing the piano, especially as an
accompanist. As for singing, she is also
a member and past director of Patuxent
Voices. I am excited for the opening
season of the Southern Maryland Youth
Choir and cant wait to start forming
relationships and memories through
song, says Sink.
SMYChoir auditions will be held
in September 2014. Interested musicians should visit www.smychoir.org
for updated information throughout the
summer.
Redwine Jazz Band

Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue,
North Beach) 7:30 p.m.
Tonights Alibi
Cryers Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck
Road) 8 p.m.
Monday, July 7
Team Trivia
Dowell) 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9
$500/8 Week Karaoke Contest
Big Dogs Paradise Bar and Liquor Store
(28765 Three Notch Rd, Mechanicsville) 8
p.m.
Thursday, July 10
Karaoke with DJ Tommy T
Bowie Applebees (4100 NW Crain Highway,
Bowie) 9 p.m.
Friday, July 11
Still Standing Rockin Blues
Dowell) 7 p.m.
2014 Moonlight Dance on the Bay
Rod n Reel (4165 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake
Beach) 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 12
Karaoke with DJ Tommy T
California Applebees (45480 Miramar Way,
California) 9 p.m.
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Featured
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out later this summer. The
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distributed at home shows
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well as at agents offices and
other locations throughout
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Great Big Home Show Aug.
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Our print edition will
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Bean, a real estate agent
with Coldwell Banker Jay
Lilly in Waldorf and California, Md., and founder of the Southern Maryland Real Estate
Network.
The first issue is being published with a theme of community, Bean said, whether
that is your town, your neighborhood, or your street. Community is one of the real estate
networks major focuses; we want to bring buyers, sellers, and agents together, and help
families find their dream home in their dream community.
The magazine will profile a couple of up-and-coming areas in Southern Maryland,
offer tips for home buyers and sellers, and connect you to home service companies from
the region, she added. All this with gorgeous pictures of Southern Maryland homes and
sites.
The magazine will include articles about prepping your home and yard for winter,
how to know when to do it yourself (and when to hire a pro), and projects to do in and
around your home this fall.
Weve also included a lot of helpful information for those going through the homebuying process, Bean said. We want them to know what to expect so theyre not surprised by the number of steps along the way.
Bean said the magazine is also looking for advertisers who want to reach home buyers and sellers, including real estate agencies, title companies, builders, remodeling companies, and other home service companies.
Well be distributing this edition for several months, Bean said, so your advertising will reach people for a long time. This isnt a one-shot deal; readers will have the opportunity to pick up our magazine for months.
Bean said she plans to publish the magazine twice a year.
Companies interested in advertising should visit http://www.somdrealestatenetwork.
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Launched in 2013, Southern Maryland Real Estate Network has quickly become one
of the premiere resources for Southern Maryland home services information and news.
The site features home listings, buying and selling tips, local events, and a directory of
home services companies. Visitors to the site can also find a local real estate agent, search
for properties, save favorite properties (registration required), or list their home. Helpful
homeowner tips and articles aid homeowners whether theyre preparing to buy or sell a
home.
Readers can also stay on top of the latest Southern Maryland real estate news by signing up for an e-mail newsletter or subscribing to the networks blog RSS feed. For even
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St. Marys Department of Aging

Programs and Activities
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Booklet Distribution
The 2014 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program booklet distribution for St. Marys County will take place at the Garvey
Senior Activity Center in Leonardtown on Tuesday, Jul. 8 beginning at 10 a.m. until all coupon booklets are distributed. Eligibility
requirements: (1) must be 60 years of age or older and able to provide proof of age. (2) Financial qualification is based on the entire
household. For a one person household, the monthly income cannot
be above $1,800 per month, a two person household monthly income must be $2,426 or less combined. (3) Individuals receiving
checks must sign a Federal Affidavit indicating that they meet the
qualifications. Intentionally making false statement can result in
civil or criminal prosecution under State and Federal law. For more
information regarding the qualifications or distribution, call 301475-4200, ext. 1072.
Living Well Take Charge of Your Health
The Living Well Take Charge of Your Health workshop

takes place at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays, Jul.
8 Aug. 12 from 9:30 a.m. noon. This program is an evidencebased Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop developed by
Stanford University. The workshop is for any person who has one
or more chronic conditions and who wants to learn to live more
healthfully. It helps people learn everyday skills to manage chronic
health symptoms and get the most out of life. Caregivers of a person
with a chronic condition are also invited to attend. In the Living
Well take Charge of Your Health workshop, you will learn how
to manage symptoms, how to communicate effectively with doctors, how to lessen frustration, how to fight fatigue, how to make
daily tasks easier, and how to get more out of life. To ensure that
you get the most out of the program, attendance is recommended at
all six sessions. Registration is limited, so sign up now by calling
301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Lyme Video Presentation by Dr. Joseph

Burrascano
On Thursday, Jul. 10, from 1-3 p.m., the Lyme Discussion

and Support Group meets at the Northern Senior Activity Center.
Featured is a video presentation, Putting Lyme Behind You, with
SENIOR LIVING
Dr. Joseph Burrascano who describes steps for Lyme patients to recover their health. Finding a LLMD (Lyme-literate medical doctor)
is challenging and Dr. Burrascano is a pioneer, educator and one of
the worlds leading experts on diagnosing and treating Lyme disease. This virtual consultation provides all the information needed
for considering the best practitioner, making the most of your doctor appointments and understanding various courses of treatment.
Handouts will also be shared. If interested in attending, call 301475-4002, ext. 1001 to sign up.
Welcome to Medicare Seminar
A Welcome to Medicare seminar will be held Friday, Jul. 18

at the Northern Senior Activity Center in Charlotte Hall beginning
at 1 p.m.. This seminar is ideal for those new to the Medicare program or anyone who has questions about their Medicare benefits.
Topics to be discussed include: Medigap policies, Part A, B, C, D
benefits, and low-income assistance. To register call 301-475-4200,
ext. 1050.
Maryland Energy Assistance Program Accepting Applications
Applications for the Maryland Energy Assistance Program

are now being accepted for the 2015 program year. Persons who received benefits last year will receive an application in the mail at the
end of July. Eligibility is based on the gross household income 30
days prior to the date of application. Income guidelines are determined by the number of persons living in the household. 1 person
- $1,702; 2 person - $2,294; 3 person - $2,886; guidelines for larger
households are available. Adults 50 and over and individuals over
the age of 18 experiencing a disability may apply by appointment at
the Aging and Disability Resource Center/Maryland Access Point.
Please call 301-475-4200, ext. 1057 to schedule an appointment.
Photo Contest: Call for Entries
The 8th annual photo contest will be held at the Northern Senior Activity Center. During the month of July entries will be accepted for the photo contest celebrating Living, Love and Laughter!
Contact the Northern Senior Activity Center for a full description
of rules, categories and award dates. Deadline for entries is Friday,
Aug. 1. The contest is open to amateur photographers and awards
will be given in each category as well as a best overall award. The

Best Overall will have the added distinction of being framed and
displayed permanently on the Wall of Fame at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Call 301-475-4002, ext. 1002 for more details.
AARP Smart Drivers Course at Northern
On Tuesday, Jul. 15, from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., an AARP

Smart Drivers course will be offered at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Roads and cars have changed as well as drivers behind
the wheel. This course has adjusted its focus on areas where older
drivers could benefit from additional training, including roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-sign compliance and other safety
issues. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers,
payable to AARP at day of class. Members must show their membership card to get the member rate. Advance sign up is required.
Call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 to sign up.
Alzheimers Presentation and Walk

Registration
The Alzheimers Association strives to provide awareness,

education and support to those who are touched by this heartbreaking disease; they also raise funds for research and envision a world
without Alzheimers. As part of this effort, a representative from
the association will be at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on
Monday, Jul. 14 at 10 a.m. to give a presentation which will cover
topics such as what is Alzheimers, what to look for, myths and
facts. Additionally, she will register people who wish to take part
in the annual Walk to End Alzheimers that will be held at several
locations this autumn. The local walk will take place in Solomons
Island on Sept. 20. If you would like to sign up to attend this presentation call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
Joyful Painting Oil Studio
On Friday, Jul. 11, from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., there will be
an open oil painting studio at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Held every other Friday, artists practice oil painting techniques
shown on DVDS by Bob Ross. Quick and easy strokes combined
with personal touches will have you creating paintings with pride.
Bring your oil paints, canvas, brushes, and clean up supplies to begin a journey with fellow artists who have already started gathering. For more details, call 301-475-4002, ext. 1003.
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001
Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
Daniel T. Dixon
By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
Last week we talked about the rededication of the sanctuary at Mt. Zion
Methodist Church in Laurel Grove. That event was held Sunday, June 29th and
I actually attended (just knowing there would be an earthquake or other cataclysmic event) but all went well. Both services were well attended and the luncheon was wonderful. I was presented with a copy of their new book entitled
Building on Faith that covers the history of the church from its beginning
and includes many delightful photographs, old and new. Its a must read!
Mt. Zion had its share of characters and one of them was Daniel Thomas Dixon (18551949), son of William T. Dixon and Mary Ellen Thompson, who married Sarah Sally Floyd
Payne at St. Josephs Catholic Church on August 11, 1885. While his wife and children were
members of the Catholic Church, Dan Dixon was a steadfast member of Mt. Zion.
According to Jay R. Long, Old man Dan was in charge of the men that were doing the
spring burn off of the old church cemetery back around 1917. Some of the men said to him, dont
you think that fire is getting a little too close to the old church? It is rumored that he simply replied, men we are going to clean up this old cemetery today and I mean really clean it up. The
men were right and the original 1830s Mt. Zion Meeting House accidentally went up in flames.
Mr. Dixon must have had a temper as well. The April 1, 1893 edition of the Baltimore Sun
reported that Wednesday afternoon last, Mr. D. T. Dixon, of Laurel Grove, sent one of his farm
hands to plow a piece of ground which was in dispute between him and Mr. Joseph F. Knott*.
Knott ordered the man away. Dixon then went to the plow himself. Knott came onto the scene.
A Journey Through Time

The
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The horse was struck with a club and felled to the ground. In attempting to get out of the way,
Dixon tripped and fell . He was beaten into insensibility. A Mister Quade saw the difficulty
and went to the aid of one of the parties but was driven off. In the fracas,
Knott received painful and dangerous pistol wounds. Both Dixon and
Knott are severely wounded. Both
survived.
*Joseph Francis Knott (18411906), son of Henry Knott and Julia
Ann Thompson, married first, Martha Catherine Swann, April 28, 1862;
second, Susanna Buckler (widow of
John A. Barnes), October 23, 1866;
and third, Estelle Buckler (Widow of
John Michael Woodburn and niece of
Susanna Buckler), February 5, 1891. Knott had two daughters, one of whom was Annie Estelle
Knott (1892-1971) who married Benjamin Ellis and Martha C. Knott (1862-1971), a deaf mute.
Martha Knott died at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore. Miss Knotts body was mistakenly
removed from the hospital morgue by the undertaker who was to embalm Mary Krylowicz, who
died the same day Later the change was made and each undertaker left with the proper body.
(Baltimore Sun, January 20, 1917).
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Common Breakfast
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That 4th
of July
Feeling
By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
I hope everyone has fun plans for July 4th this year.
Im not sure where we will end up on July 4th, but I do
know we will see fireworks somewhere. Some years, we
have timed it just right and gone from one fireworks celebration to another. Some years we dont even have to go
far from our driveway with many families lighting up
our large neighborhoods skyline with professional looking fireworks.
My family knows I am a worrier. I worry about every child and every person who has a sparkler in their
hands, or has fireworks in their yard. When everyone
else in the neighborhood is laughing and applauding
I am worried that sparks will fly on the roof, or settle
on a dry branch in a tree. Its not that Im not excited. If
anyone has read any of my previous 4th of July related
columns, you know that.
Fireworks are big business; I dont think there is a
shopping center parking lot in all of Southern Maryland
without a tent or storage truck full of brightly colored, inviting firework display. I imagine if you set up a spot like
that, you could make enough money to take you through
the rest of the year. What teenage boy or man of any age
isnt going to be drooling over fireworks. I like all the
bright colors too.
All the sounds and lights of the fourth of July are
exciting, but what does it mean to me? Well first, to use
one of my favorite quotes (from a Don Henley song
called For my wedding day), To want I have, to take
what Im given with grace, for this I pray. I do want the
grace to be happy in this world with what I have and not
feel the need to be taken in by all the commercial pressures that surround us nearly every minute of every day.
Yet commercialism makes the world run. But for the 4th,
I just want to be happy to be alive and to be an American
citizen just a simple feeling like that will be enough.
A second reason that July 4th is important to me is
that Thomas Jefferson and his colleagues had the foresight to plan for a young country; knowing that a blueprint for the future was needed and someone had to do it.
Without that blueprint and government formulation our
country was asking to be taken over by another country.
Yes, the blueprint evolves and changes, but we have a
groundwork to work from. It has only been 238 years
since The Declaration of Independence document was
approved and signed. That is really not that much time in
the scheme of things. Our church building was built 40
years earlier than creation of the Declaration of Independence. I would love to know what the first Independence
celebrations were like in Chaptico and in our church in
1776
And third, I love the feeling of gratitude and awe
that spreads through me when I truly realize what we
have been given in the United States. I dont want to take
for granted all the things that I can do here that cant be
done in other countries. I want to appreciate the opportunities that are open to all of us, and most of all, I want
to take what were given with grace. Have a happy and
safe 4th of July.
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@
yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann
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Is breakfast really the most important meal of
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Do you think breakfast improves your
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Make any of the following breakfast mistakes
and you could be gaining weight even if you are eating less!
The choices you make at breakfast time can really shape
your health and weight. Choosing the right foods, or for some,
choosing to skip breakfast is actually quite important.
Have you ever experienced an increase in hunger soon after
eating breakfast?
If you choose to have these foods you might be making a
mistake. Toast, muffins, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, yogurt,
waffles, English muffins, and cereal are some of the worst choices. It is primarily because these foods are sugar to the body and
often lead to excess body fat and negative metabolic side effects.
What are better choices?
First if you do eat, make sure it is enough food, contains
quality fats, fiber, and some protein, so you can make it through
the morning without thinking about food again soon. Some quality substitutes could be: organic pastured eggs, avocado, raw nuts,
olives, grass-fed meats, non-denatured whey protein concentrate
powder, hemp and flax seeds, grass-fed organic butter, coconut
and/or coconut oil, and olive oil. Notice theres no refined carbs
in those choices.
Science finding a better option?
Current research is showing that omitting breakfast can
aid in the loss of body fat and the gaining of muscle. It can also
improve your immune system. Now its not just about omitting
breakfast, but scheduling your food intake to specific times of
the day. The best example is to consume food between 11 AM
and 7 PM. By not eating anything except drinking water or green
tea without sugar after 7PM you set up your body for a mini-fast.
Data has shown that this practice can normalize your insulin sen-
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There are some exceptions to practicing fasting and it
is suggested to consult a health professional before making
changes to your diet especially if you are hypoglycemic, diabetic, pregnant, under chronic stress, have Cortisol issues or
adrenal fatigue.
How to actually make the change
If youre like most Americans, you are running your
body on sugar. It will take a gradual process to get your body
to switch from sugar as fuel to fat as fuel. You will have much
more success in entering fat-burning mode by a gradual process
vs. immediate change.
First, try not to eat anything three hours prior to bedtime.
Then replace the foods you normally would eat with the better
choices listed. Next, wait as long as you can before eating breakfast. Gradually lengthen the time you eat by 15 or 30 mins each
day until your first meal is at 11 AM. If it takes you a week to
extend the 15 to 30 mins do so, set the pace thats comfortable for
you. Once you replace your foods and your body switches to fat
burning mode you will begin to reap the benefits of running your
body on its preferred fuel, fat.
Remember to also reduce or eliminate sugars and simple
carbs throughout the eating period [11 AM to 7PM].
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Confirm the safety of any supplements with your M.D., N.D. or pharmacist (healthcare professional).Some
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Darlenes Story
Laura Joyce
Contributing Writer
Id only been working at the Center for
a short time when the true weight of the work
we dohow very serious it is, how very
realhit home. Much of my particular job is
administrative, and so it was still just a little bit theoretical, at
times, until a September day in 2004.
Darlene Dowsey, a beautiful, vibrant single mother of two,
had been abused by John Otha Dickens Sr., the father of her
younger child, since early in their relationship. Hed harassed
and stalked her from the time she left him: shed fled to Georgia
to escape his brutality. Like many abusers, he just wouldnt let
her go. He tracked her down in Georgia and held her hostage;
when she escaped, she returned home to St. Marys County, telling her family and friends that at least here, people recognized
Dickens and could warn her when he got too close.
It was always a matter of when, rather than if, to Darleen. She told the people she was close to that Dickens wasnt
going to stop until he killed her, and she was right. On that evening in September, after harassing Darlene the night before, he
went to her home, where she was packing for a trip, and shot
her to death.
And just like that, Darlene became another statistic, one of
the 13,000 women who died at the hands of a husband or boyfriend or ex that year in the United States. It was true in 2004 and
its still true, ten years later: one of the most dangerous things
you can do in life is to be born female, and to be involved with
a man. Most men are good men; most men look upon spousal
abuse with the same feelings of disgust and anguish that women
do. Nonetheless, domestic violence is the leading cause of injury
for women in this country, and one of the leading causes of death.
The thing is, behind every statistic is a real woman: a
daughter, a mother, a sister, a friend. Darlene was all of these,
and one of the real tragedies of domestic violence, the truth the
statistics do not show, is that so many people who loved her have
spent the last ten years without her.
Her mother stepped up and raised a second generation of
children, and she has done a wonderful job of it, but it has taken
a toll on her health.
Her children, a son and a daughter, are growing up to be
fine adults with their grandmothers guidance, but they should
never have had to go through these ten years without their
mother.
Her siblings and friends miss her big smile and happy
laugh, and her way of saying exactly what was on her mind.
They should have been able to spend time with her and watch
her grow into a beautiful old woman, many years from now.
Instead, this Saturday, her family and friends will gather at
a picnicas they do each year in Julyto honor Darlene and
to remind everyone of the real cost of domestic violence. There
will be lots of good food, and drink, and music; there will be
games for the children too young to have known Darlene: the
same things found at family picnics everywhere.
One thing wont be there. As the sun sets and night settles
in, the leftover food will be put up, and the children will tire; the
tee-shirts bearing Darlenes name and picture will be packed
away for next year. One thing wont be there, just as it hasnt
been for ten years, now: the deepening evening darkness wont
be lit up by Darlenes big, beaming smile. The quiet night will
have its crickets chirping and its birds calling, but it wont carry
Darlenes laughter across the park.
Thats what Darlenes family and friends are determined to
change for other families, by educating the younger generations
about domestic violence, and by sharing Darlenes story, even
when it hurts. They want to be sure that someday, Darlenes
story is no ones story.
I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at
thewordtech@md.metrocast.net if you have comments or questions about the column.
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WERE HARD AT WORK

HERE EVERY DAY.
Southern Marylands dedication to safety, security and
pulling together is bringing even more jobs to the area.
Some of us pull nets from the Bay. Some pull food and feed from the
ground. And some pull the promise of an entire community behind them.
But we all pull together to build our futurebecause were Marylanders.
Nearly 6 million strong, were the muscle and brainpower of a sturdy,
hard-working region thats proudly diverse and proudly united, with
communities inspired by the past and excited for the future. And our
dedication to hard work, safety and security is bringing even more jobs
and economic opportunities to Southern Maryland. Like the ones at
Dominions Cove Point LNG project.
In fact, during the three-year period when it will be built, Dominions

Cove Point project will produce thousands of construction jobs. And once
in operation, it will create 75 high-paying permanent positions, as well
as provide a long-term revenue stream. Calvert County will receive, on
average, an additional $40 million a year in the first five years the project
is in operation.
So take a look around. Because when you do, youll see people taking
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