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Study: Most Favor Entirely New Solomons Bridge
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A strong majority of people who attended public hearings last year on the design of the Gov. Thomas Johnson bridge replacement want a completely new span of four lanes, according to a study from the State Highway Administration, with most of those respondents favoring a height of 70 feet, just half of the current structures height. Representatives from the State Highway Administration (SHA) and the countys own Department of Public Works and Transportation briefed the Board of County Commissioners on the project that has been in the works for years now and may cost upwards of $1 billion to build. Zane Rettstatt, project engineer with the county agency, said that among the four options there appeared to be one, clear popular choice. It appears most everybody wants the four lane option, Rettstatt said, acknowledging that the entirely new bridge would also be the most expensive of four options, including one option to keep the current bridge as it is. We realize that but we want to get it right, Rettstatt said. Itll be a long term solution. The SHA wants to have the options county leaders prefer in by September, Rettstatt said. One other alternative would be to keep the existing structure, convert it to a oneway bridge with two lanes headed south, with another new parallel span with two northbound only lanes complete with a shoulder and a bike and pedestrian path. The most popular option would also include similar pedestrian and bike amenities. County leaders also need to choose a preference for modifications to the intersection of Route 4 and Three Notch Road, the gateway to the Solomons Island bridge. Options for the major intersection include adding other turn lanes to make traffic flow more continuous or even build an intersection with a flyover from northbound Three Notch Road veering right that connects with Route 4 leading to the bridge. SHA has plans to turn the section of Route 4 in St. Marys into a four-lane roadway with a 30-foot grass median, complete with 10-foot shoulders and room for pedestrians and bicyclists.

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Local Venues Gear Up for Independence Day Weekend

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Its that time of year again. Children and adults are decked out in red, white and blue, patriotic songs can be heard over the radio and fireworks light the sky on a nightly basis. In the tri-county area, there is something each day for people looking to live it up during this holiday weekend. On Friday at 7 p.m. the River Concert Series will commemorate the holiday with a selection of patriotic songs, like the 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky, and J.P. Sousas Marches, with a fireworks show to cap off the night. Saturday will be the third annual fireworks show at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department once the sun goes down, and more than 10,000 visitors are expected. To help offset the cost of the display, Fire Chief D.J. Brady said there will be a car show during the day, with a trophies presented at 3 p.m. There are also sponsors who facilitate the show. There will also be food vendors, a carnival and kids games from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. There will also be two bands, Hydra FX and The Craze, on stage from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. Brady said at last years event, there were 10,000 people who came out throughout the day and for the fireworks. He said this years show will be spectacular. He said the fire department started doing the show once the county could no longer afford it, saying there must be a community celebration for the Fourth of July. On July 3, Sotterley Plantation will be holding their annual Independence Day Celebration Concert from 1 - 4 p.m. Among the musical offerings for the afternoon will be patriotic music renditions of the Chesapeake Orchestra Brass Quintet led by Maestro Jeffrey Silberschlag of St. Marys College of Maryland. Brusters Real Ice-cream, On a Roll and Sir Pops A Lot will be providing the food for the event. Admission is $10 per person. On July 3, Potomac Speedway and Ken Dixon Automotive will host their annual fireworks show at dusk during the races at the track. Gates will open at 4pm, warm-ups are at 7 p.m. and racing at 7:30. Pit entrance will be $30, general admission $20 for adults, seniors and military is $18, and children 6 to 12 are $5. For additional information contact the speedway office at 301-884-4200. On the Fourth of July, the Solomons Business Association will be sponsoring the Solomons Fireworks at 9 p.m. Fireworks will be shot from a barge in the Patuxent River and can be viewed from the Solomons Riverwalk. Vehicular traffic on the island will be restricted. Parking is available at Glascock Field across from the Calvert Marine Museum, at the museum, in the public lots behind Our Lady Star of the Sea and the Solomons Medical Center. A shuttle will run from Glascock Field beginning at 4 pm. The public is asked to respect private property. Fourth of July shows in Charles County include the Indian Head Celebration and Fireworks starting at 3:30 p.m. and the Charles County Independence Day Fireworks Display, which will open at 5 p.m. at the Charles County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit www.somd. com/holidays/fourth/. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer After three months of gradual improvement, the countys unemployment rate has risen to 5.9 percent for May, nearly the same level it was last year, according to the latest figures from the states Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Currently St. Marys County has the highest level of unemployment in all the three Southern Maryland counties, but only by a small margin. Bob Schaller, director of the countys Department of Economic and Community Development, said that the backslide into higher joblessness might be explained by the release of students from school during the summer who in flooding the ranks of job seekers could actually increase the number of unemployed. But, Schaller said, it was clear that the county had not really improved its employment picture in the past year overall. These month to month changes dont mean much its cyclical, Schaller told The County Times. Much of this is seasonal. Schaller said that recent signals from Capitol Hill, with the House GOP considering cutting the defense budget, would have a major impact here in the county. Thats what we eat off of, Schaller said. Theres no hiding, were in the crosshairs. Phil Riehl, a local insurance agent, went from about four employees last year to six employees at his business, riding what he considered to be a small wave of optimism across the nation that the economy was recovering. If enough people believed in a recovery, it could have turned around, he said at that time, but one year later the enthusiasm has given way to reality. It really didnt improve as dramatically as we thought it did, Riehl said. It was a false alarm we tried it, it didnt work. Riehl said that he has again had to reduce his staff to levels the same as just before the hopes of some kind of recovery. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer County Commissioner Larry Jarboe (R-Golden Beach) told The County Times on Wednesday that the U.S. Postal Service might want to consider consolidating the Hughesville post office with the Charlotte Hall location in St. Marys, instead of the opposite plan they are considering. Jarboe, who attended a meeting in Charlotte Hall last Thursday where he argued citizens were united in opposition to the postal service closing the Charlotte Hall branch, said that it made more sense to expand the operations at that location, because Charlotte Hall is a town center. The postal service stands to save about $84,000 a year through the consolidation, Jarboe said. Jarboe said that since the Route 5 bypass was finished, Hughesville is a town that as pretty well dried up. Also the Hughesville post office site is on Route 231, which Jarboe said is a hazardous road certain times of the day. Charlotte Hall is a more logical choice for the consolidation, he said. If you have to save money, thats the way to look at it, Jarboe said. The current location, at a shopping center off of Route 5 with a commuter park and ride site, made Charlotte Hall a more viable location because of the parking available. The Hughesville site has only minimal parking, Jarboe said. Sharon Tennison, spokeswoman for the postal service, said that officials were gathering information from citizens on the proposal, but admitted that no one in the Charlotte Hall area approved of the idea. Jarboe also criticized the postal services handling of informing the public, he said that there was little public notice of last weeks meeting though he said attendance was standing room only and that public comment had to be completed by Teusday, leaving less than a week for residents to be heard. It had quickly gone under the radar, Jarboe said. Thats how quickly the process has moved forward. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Locals Report UFO to National Reporting Center

When George Jones went outside the night of June 16, he was expecting to see some stars and the clouds. The last thing he expected was to see strange lights approaching. They looked pretty low to me, Jones said. There were in groups of three, one leading the two trailing a couple seconds behind, and Jones described them as the orange-yellow color of an amber house light, only brighter. He said the lights were at a height a little higher than a helicopter would hover. Jones saw them approach, hover for a few seconds then fade away. Jones had Ray Breeden come outside with him, and the two men saw another set of lights approach and disappear. Who knows how many preceded that before I saw the first one, Jones said. Breeden said they were a little too high to be helicopters, but he agreed on the color, a shade of amber, and the formation with one leading and two following.

It could be something from the base, Breeden said, though he thinks it was strange because there was no noise either before or after the lights approached and disappeared, like one would expect from an airplane or any other craft. If there was any sound, we would have heard something, Jones said. Darlyn Breeden also joined the men outside and saw the lights in the sky. She saw the same things as Breeden and Jones, but she doesnt have any explanation for what she saw. It was fun though, Darlyn Breeden said. For Jones, this is his second encounter with an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO). When he was a kid living in Suitland, he said he saw a cloud with lights in it about five stories off the ground moving along and hovering over people and animals it encountered. From the way others around him were acting, Jones said he was the only one who could see the cloud. It finally came over him, hovered for a few seconds, then shot away. The family has registered their sighting with the UFO Reporting Center based out of Seattle, Wash. at www.nuforc.org.

Henry Camaioni, a local realtor, activist and former candidate for state delegate has long battled with various county agencies over what he claims has been the trampling of his property rights in various instances, and now he has taken his fight to the Internet with a new website called stmconjob.com. On the site he accuses agencies like the department of Land Use and Growth Management of malfeasance involving, among other instances, a 2007 land deal that had communication provider Verizon Wireless applying for a variance to put antennas on a water tower owned by the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) in a neighborhood where Camaioni owned property. Camaioni has battled with MetCom in court unsuccessfully over private property rights related to access to certain facilities across his own property. On the website, Camaioni alleges that Verizon claimed they had the property owners permission to make the application, listing Elm Court of Wildewood Association Inc., but the deed to the land shows that the actual owner was Wildewood Residential LLC, according to the documents Camaioni posted on his Web site. Maryland tax records show that two private residents actually owned the Elm Court property he alleges is at the center of the issue. Camaioni made his website public several weeks ago when he took his grievances to the Board of County Commissioners at a public forum. On his site, Camaioni also produces documents he claims show the structure of the water tower in question as too old and unsafe, while he also accuses a former land

use director, Denis Canavan, who is now deceased, with working to change zoning having effectively negotiated away citizens private property rights to curry favor from state agencies in relation to the states Rural Legacy Program. Camaioni produces meeting minutes from 2007 showing that Canavan said he would draft a text amendment to prohibit the transfer of transferable development rights (TDRs) into the states program. This, Camaioni claims, was local land use officials [taking] away the rights of local property owners, rights that could have been sold. This planned action of St. Marys County government to change zoning regulations so the state government would not have to pay the constitutional requirement of just compensation for the property rights was a deception, a partial taking and violation of the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution, Camaioni states on his website. County Attorney George Sparling said he did not speak with Camaioni about the contentions on his website, save for the first one involving the transfer of property rights regarding the cell phone antennas. Sparling said he looked at the land use and Board of Appeals records for that case and did find mistakes, but not enough to provide any evidence of corruption or malfeasance. There does appear to be some confusion over the paperwork but I found no material defect in the records, Sparling said. Sparling said that he met with Camaioni twice over the one issue and would continue to meet with him to address any grievances. Hes a tax paying citizen he is entitled to be heard, Sparling said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

In St. Marys, 11 Schools Fail to Meet Adequate Yearly Progress

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Educators statewide are finally getting the results for the Maryland State Assessments administered in May. Continued elementary and middle school reading improvement was recorded statewide on the MSAs for 2011, with elementary school reading nearing 90 percent proficiency on a statewide basis, according to data released today by the Maryland State Department of Education. Information from MDE shows in St. Marys County, 11 schools failed to meet overall Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Ridge, Piney Point, Leonardtown, Benjamin Banneker, Oakville, Lexington Park and Park Hall elementary schools, and Spring Ridge, Leonardtown, Margaret Brent and Park Hall middle Schools. AYP measures student achievement relative to targets set by MDE with the ultimate goal of 100 percent of students proficient in Reading and Mathematics by 2014. To make AYP, schools must meet the targeted performance in the aggregate and across all student subgroups. It is virtually impossible, if not impossible, for all schools to be at 100 percent passing rates by 2014, Martirano said in a press release. Were going to move beyond this artificial expectation of every child, in each student group, reaching 100 percent. We recognize that some students need a shorter ladder and some need a longer ladder to meet this measure, and we will not bow to an unrealistic timeline for mastery. Several attempts this week by The County Times to reach Martirano for an interview were unsuccessful as of press time Wednesday. This year, the aggregate scores for all St. Marys County Public School students range from 79.3 percent to 94 percent across both content areas, grades 3 through 8. Our students continue to perform well on these assessments, Superintendent Michael Martirano said in a press release. I equate these scores to a report card of As and Bs for our students across the two content areas. One particular positive for St. Marys this year is the student performance on the Alternative Maryland State Assessment. This portfolio assessment measures student achievement in reading, math, and science, and is administered to students with significant cognitive disabilities. This years scores report significant increases in grades 5 and 8 science, with multiple schools achieving greater than 95 percent proficiency in reading, math, and science. Every school that implemented the assessment demonstrated at least one content area with greater than 95 percent proficiency across all grade levels. The MSA exams are given to third through eighth grade students in reading and mathematics. More than 360,000 Maryland students took the exams this year. Scheduled for release in the coming months are the 2011 MSA science scores at the elementary and middle school level, High School Assessment (HSA) scores, graduation rates, and attendance figures. High school and system-wide AYP information will be available when the HSA scores are released.

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Bernstein as Mortgage Assignee by instrument duly executed, acknowledged and recorded among the Land Records of the said County, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the holder of the Note secured thereby, the undersigned Mortgage Assignee, will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Circuit Court for St. Marys County, Maryland, Courthouse, 41605 Courthouse drive, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650, on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. all that Property described in the said Mortgage as follows: All that lot, tract, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Sixth Election District, St. Marys County, Maryland, and described as follows that is to say: ADJUSTED LOT NUMBERED FIVE-HUNDRED FOUR (500-4), Minor Subdivision Record Plat, Re-subdivision of Lots 500-2A, & 500-2B and Boundary Line Adjustment Plat of Lots 500-3 & 500-4 St. Marys Industrial Park, Section 1, Containing 4.49 acres of land more or less, as per plat recorded among the Plat Records of St. Marys County, Maryland in Plat Liber 62, folio 29. Together with that 50 right of way for ingress and egress to the subject property known as Commerce Avenue. Property is also known as 43900 Commerce Avenue. Said Property is improved by an industrial block building approximately 40x100. The Property will be sold in "AS-IS" condition, subject to all conditions, restrictions, easements, covenants, rights-of-way and agreements of record affecting the Property, and subject to whatever an accurate survey or inspection of the Property would disclose, without any express or implied warranty of any kind. A deposit of $40,000.00 cash, certified or cashier's check, payable to the undersigned Mortgage Assignee, shall be required at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price shall bear interest at the rate of 7.50% per annum from the date of sale to the date of delivery of payment to the Mortgage Assignee. No deposit shall be required of the noteholder where the noteholder bids on the Property at sale and payment of the purchase price by the noteholder shall be made by crediting the purchase price against the foreclosure costs and expenses and the indebtedness secured by said Mortgage. In the event that settlement is delayed for any reason, including, but not limited to, exceptions to the sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, court administration of the foreclosure sale or unknown title defects, there shall be no abatement of interest. Adjustment of all taxes, public charges and special or regular assessments, annual front foot benefit charges and deferred connection fees, if any, shall be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowner's association fees, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. Title examination, conveyancing, transfer taxes, recordation tax and all other costs of conveyance and settlement shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser agrees to pay $295.00 at settlement to Seller's attorney for review of the settlement documents. The Property is sold subject to the right of any persons in possession of all or any part of the Property under recorded or unrecorded leases or rights of occupancy, if any. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the Property. Compliance with the terms of sale shall be made and the balance of the purchase price shall be paid within ten (10) days after final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for St. Marys County, Maryland, unless said time is extended by the undersigned Mortgage Assignee in his sole and absolute discretion for good cause shown, time being of the essence; otherwise the deposit shall be forfeited and the Property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. In the event of resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any benefit, surplus proceeds or profits resulting from such resale. The Mortgage Assignee is not liable, individually or otherwise, for any reason. If title to the Property is not or cannot be transferred consistent with the terms hereof for any reason, the Mortgage Assignee's liability is limited, at its sole discretion, to return any deposit, without interest, thereby rescinding the sale, and there is no other right or remedy against the Mortgage Assignee at law or in equity. Jeffrey W. Bernstein Mortgage Assignee

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Myths about Social Security and Medicare

Last month, with the quiet of a mouse, the Obama administration released a pair of reports on the financial health of Social Security and Medicare. The programs Obama-appointed trustees (half of whom sit on his cabinet) oversaw the reports preparation, which led some observers to believe they would give reassuring assessments. A few partisans may have even hoped the documents would discredit Bush administration claims that the programs face problems. If so, those folks were disappointed. The Obama reports show Social Security and Medicare are in worse shape than even the Bush administration had projected. No wonder Obama officials tried to keep things quiet. The reports do implicitly discredit several popularly held beliefs about the programs. By wading through those myths, we can better understand the reports findings. One myth is that Social Security and Medicare operate as savings accounts. Supposedly, workers and their employers pay money into the programs and then, if a worker becomes disabled or reaches his mid-60s, he gets his Social Security money back in monthly payments while his Medicare money covers his medical expenses. In fact, Social Security is a simple tax-and-transfer program: Money that workers and employers pay in today is immediately sent back out as Social Security checks to beneficiaries. Medicares hospital benefits program (Part A) is likewise a tax-and-transfer program, while its Supplemental Medical Insurance (Parts B and D) is heavily financed with annual transfers from the federal government. Another myth is that Social Security and Medicare would be fine if Congress would stop raiding the programs trust funds. The trust funds exist because, in some previous years, more money was paid into the programs than was paid out. The extra money was credited to the trust funds and then lent at interest to the federal government not raided. However, there has been no extra money coming into either program since 2009, and the Obama reports expect there wont be any in the future. Instead, Social Security and Medicare Part A pay out more in benefits than they receive in taxes. Fortunately, the programs can cover those deficits, for the time being. Social Security currently earns enough in interest from its loans to the federal government that it can cover its deficit. Medicare Part A isnt in as good a shape, however; it has to call in some of its loans each year in order to cover its deficit. The Obama reports indicate that, sometime early next decade, Social Security will start calling in its loans as well. A common myth is that the trust funds can cover the programs deficits far into the future. But the Obama reports estimate that Medicare Part A will have called in all its loans by 2024, and Social Security will have done so by 2036. To put those numbers in perspective, a 62-year-old today will be 75 in 2024, and a 50-year-old today will be 75 in 2036. So plenty of todays workers will be dependent on the programs when they become insolvent. A different myth is that, once the trust funds are empty, the programs will cease to operate. But even without the trust funds, tax money will continue to flow into Social Security and Medicare Part A, and the programs will continue to pay out benefits. The benefits wont be as large as currently promised, however. Social Security benefits will have to decrease by one-fourth in 2036 in order to match the programs revenue, while Medicare will have to find some way to cover a budget gap that will grow wider each year. So what should be done? Social Security and Medicare keep many elderly out of poverty. At the same time, Social Security is a high-cost, low-benefit public pension program and Medicare is a costly health care program that provides increasingly meager services. Serious reform of the programs will not only restore their solvency, but also preserve their poverty-fighting while not reducing peoples ability to prepare privately for their retirements. But as long as voters and political leaders continue to believe myths about the programs, serious reform will not happen. Thomas A. Firey is a Maryland Public Policy Institute senior fellow.

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer With the demands from Naval Air Station Patuxent River and associated industries throughout the county, homebuilders say it isnt surprising there remains a steady demand for housing. One development that is getting near the capacity is Leonardtown Farms on Route 5. Because there are only nine sites left to sell, the development is holding a Grand Closeout Sale, which Ken Weeks, a community service manager with Marrick Homes, said is standard procedure when a development reaches a certain percentage of homes left to sell. He said the closeout sale offers additional incentives for people to buy and build homes in Leonardtown Farms so they can finish the community. County Development Review Planner Robert Bowles said once a housing development is filled, thats the end of it. There are no final procedures a developer has to go through with the country. Developers can add to a community by purchasing adjacent properties or develop different communities at other locations. The county tries to keep growth in designated growth areas, where density can begin at one unit per acre in some zones and as many as 20 in the DMX zone. In the rural preservation district (RPD) there is only one unit allowed per five acre. A full chart of the baseline numbers can be found on page 33-2 of the St. Marys Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Senior Planner Jeffrey Jackman said a developer will begin with a baseline number of units per acre, determined by the zone they will be building in, then they will begin considering their options, such as purchasing Transferred Development Rights (TDRs). Bowles said developers arent limited to one project at a time in the county. Theres nothing saying they cant develop multiple properties, Bowles said. Leonardtown Farms is neither the first nor will it be the last development from Marrick Homes in St. Marys County. Weeks said there are three more Marrick developments planned for the county, one that is in the works to be open for sale soon in Mechanicsville and two more planned for Leonardtown and Great Mills. To get permission to build, a developer has to go through site plans reviews, technical evaluations, the Planning Commission and have water and sewer plans, as well as occasional other measures, such as hold public hearings. Theres lots of things they have to go through, Bowles said. Weeks said the county is definitely receptive to housing developments and continued growth. I think people are looking for the opportunity to build, Weeks said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer In May, My Cause water hit local shelves. Soon, the first monthly raffle for the unredeemed codes on the bottles will be raffled off. My Cause is what founder Mike Fitzgerald II calls bottled water with a social consciousness. From each bottle purchased, five cents goes to a nonprofit organization or charity. The consumers can choose the charity by going online and entering the code on the bottle, or if a code Photo Courtesy of Mike Fitzgerald II is unredeemed, it goes into a pot to be raffled off at the end of the The water is available at locations in Calmonth. vert, Charles, St. Marys and half of Prince People are very responsive to it, Georges Counties. Fitzgerald said. Fitzgerald credits the initial success to This months unredeemed codes, equal- the interest of people in Southern Maryland in ing $919.40, will go to the Sisters at Heart helping their community. Breast Cancer Survivors Group in Charles I appreciate folks helping out as well, County. The organization with the most cho- he said. sen donations is the Calvert Marine Museum, which received $114.65, Fitzgerald said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Papa Johns Employee Robbed
At 12:17 a.m. June 29, police units responded to the Papa Johns on Three Notch Road in Hollywood for the report of an armed robbery. Investigation revealed a male subject, armed with a dark colored handgun, approached an employee and demanded money. The employee complied and the subject fled the area on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect is described as male, unknown age, wearing a ski mask and dark clothing. Detective with the St. Marys County Bureau of Criminal Investigations are seeking information about this crime. Persons wishing to provide information can directly contact Detective Sarah Russell at 301-475-4200 ext. 9105. You may also provide information by contacting Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 or Text your information to CRIMES (274637). Simply enter TIP239 (847239) before your tip. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if the information they provide leads to an arrest and conviction.

Prosecutors Drop Attempted Murder Charge in Domestic Violence Case

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A man who was facing an attempted murder charge in the alleged assault of his girlfriend in March will still face first- and second-degree assault charges as well as a count of false imprisonment when his case goes to trial in July, after prosecutors decided not to prosecute him on the most serious charge. But Assistant States Attorney Jaymi Sterling argued that Samuel Eugene Briscoe, Jr. should still receive a high bond of $50,000 because of his past record of assaults, including several charges of attempted murder that had been pleaded down to reckless endangerment. I am fearful for the safety of this victim and the community, Sterling told Circuit Court Judge C. Clarke Raley Monday. The alleged victim in the case, Dominique Douglas, told Raley that she did not feel unsafe if Briscoe were released on bond as long as he was not permitted to have contact with her. Briscoes lawyer James Farmer, said that his client was only held in the county detention center for the most serious charge against him and was not a flight risk now that it had been dropped. Theres absolutely zero possibility he wont show up for trial, Farmer said. Raley settled on a cash-only bond of $5,000, saying that such a large amount of money would have Briscoes family ensure that he showed up for trial. Theyre not going to lose $5,000 on him, Raley said. Original charging documents filed against Briscoe in District Court allege that when he confronted Douglas about their relationship of the past year at her residence he punched her in the face several times, knocking her to the ground. She was able to get back up only to be knocked to the ground again, charging documents stated, where she was kicked and punched repeatedly. After the initial alleged assault, they both sat down on the couch and began to talk again, charging documents stated, but Briscoe again assaulted her by trying to choke her. Douglass was eventually able to get free from her alleged assailant, charging documents read, but he continued to follow her around the house stopping her from leaving. guyleonard@countytimes.net

On July 2, the Hollywood firehouse is hosting a 4th of July celebration. To help maintain traffic and pedestrian safety, beginning at 4 p.m. northbound Route 235 at the Hollywood firehouse will be reduced to one lane. One southbound lane on Maryland route 235 will also be closed. The closures may cause some backups and delays in travel times. On July 2, at approximately 10-11 p.m. all traffic lanes on Maryland route 235 in front of the Hollywood firehouse will be completely stopped while pedestrians cross the roadway. At that time, all vehicular traffic exiting the Hollywood firehouse parking lot will be directed south on to Maryland Route 235. All vehicular traffic exiting the field parking area across from the firehouse will be required to exit onto Sotterley Road near the Burchmart and directed to turn left. To maintain safety, no right turns will be permitted.

Temporary Traffic Lanes And Road Closure July 2

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Sheriff Getting Grant to Track Sex Offenders

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Of the more than $700,000 that the Governors Office of Crime Control and Prevention provided last week for tracking sex offenders, St. Marys County will get only about $16,067, but Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron is happy to get what he can to track the countys roughly 130 registered offenders. In prior months there have been noticeably more sex offenders charged with either absconding from their residences, not filing on the registry properly, or violating conditions of their release in other ways. Cameron said that situation has calmed now and was likely a reflection of changes in sex offender laws at the state level that enacted more stringent checks and controls. I think it was a flare up, the law was refined and strengthened and were getting better at what we do. Still, only one detective in the Bureau of Criminal Investigations is tasked specifically with checks on registered sex offenders and the money will allow for more officers to be brought to bear on the task. It allows us to run some overtime initiatives using more people than the one we normally have, Cameron said, adding that stricter laws have also put the onus on sex Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron offenders themselves to comply fully with the registry requirements. Many of them comply with the law fully, Cameron said, and do not re-offend. Theres a lot of responsibility put on them, as it should be, he said. While sheriffs deputies are getting some help in keeping track of sex offenders, crime countywide is increasing, Cameron said, from the 8.5 percent drop in crime from 2008 to 2009. Category one crimes, such as murders, rapes, robberies and felony thefts, are where the increase is seen the most, Cameron said, mostly in robberies and felony thefts like car burglaries. I think its partly because of the economy and that weve gone from cocaine as a common thread in crimes to prescription medication, Cameron said.

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Dale Dement, 57
Dale Edward Dement, 57 of Valley Lee, MD died peacefully at his home on Friday, June 24, 2011 surrounded by loving family and friends. B o r n May 23, 1954 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of the late Robert C. and Margaret C. Dement. Dale attended Great Mills High School and retired as a civil service employee at Pax River, MD after thirty-one and one half years. After retirement, Dale was employed as a security guard at the Wildewood Retirement Center. He loved helping the residents and trying out new recipes on them. He loved to cook and was always experimenting! His cheerful voice could always be heard at the main gate of Wildewood and he will be greatly missed. Dale was a people person and enjoyed coffee at Betty Russells with his buddies each morning hearing all the latest news in the county. But perhaps his greatest passion was farming along side his friends Michael and Raymond Norris and John Bean. He loved farming, heavy equipment and all the hard work it involved. If there are farms in heaven, he will surely be there happily plowing the fields in a big John Deere! Dale is survived by his daughter Sarah B. Nielsen (Dustin) of Columbia, SC, his brothers; Robert Dement, Jr. (Helen) of Lexington Park, MD, Everett L. Dement of Leonardtown, MD, David A. Dement (Sharon) of Waldenbuch, Germany, his sisters; Betty J. Dement of Great Mills, MD and Sally Raley (David) of Lexington Park, MD. He was preceded in death by a brother, John W. Dement. Serving as pallbearers were Michael Norris, Raymond Norris, John Bean, Allen Gray, Mike Klear and Tom Moffit. Serving as honorary pallbearers were his brothers, David A., Robert C. and Everett Dement, brother in law, David Raley and good friend Robert A. Lynch. Family received friends for Dales Life Celebration on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers were recited. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Memorial contributions may be made the Second District Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692 or Hospice House of St. Marys,

P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Deanna Froman, 72
Deanna Lee Froman, 72 of Lexington Park, MD died at her home on June 18, 2011. She was born on October 27, 1938 in Aurora IL. She was the 4th child of the late Elder Merritt Perkins and Geraldine Chase Perkins [nee Brill]. Deanna graduated from Shawnee Mission High School in 1956. She married a navy recruit on July 4, 1957, and as a navy wife, traveled, lived, setup and packed homes around the world, until the family settled in St Marys County in 1966. She began her civil service career at Pax River; from her first and favorite job was with the US Navy Test Pilot School thru to training and becoming an electronics technician maintaining naval aircraft equipment until her early retirement in 1989. She enjoyed her home, neighbors, friends and keeping up with her growing extended family. Deanna was the unofficial Froman/ Perkins family genealogist; a role which she passed on to her grand-

John Fitzgerald, 66
J o h n C h a r l e s Fitzgerald, 66 of Leonardtown, MD died June 22, 2011. Born January 23, 1945 in Owasso, MI he was the son of the late John Charles Fitzgerald and Lillian Jean (Gendreau) Fitzgerald. John grew up in Lowell, MA. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp after completing basic training in Paris Island, SC. He served in the Vietnam War and in many locations until finally retiring in 1984. He continued employment through Tracor and BAE Systems as a quality control supervisor for sixteen years. After two retirements, he spent six years assisting customers within the electrical department at Lowes. With his third and final retirement in 2007, he decided to finally relax at home and travel more. John enjoyed woodworking and created timeless treasures for his family. He also continued his passion for reading. John is survived by his wife, Sarah Fitzgerald, step daughters; Ann Laigle (Michael) of St. Marys City, MD, Jill Howard (fianc Jim Brincefield) of Camden, NC and Joy Bowes (Tommy) of Valley Lee, MD, grandchildren; Michael Laigle (Jaclyn), Brandon Laigle, Jimmy Brincefield and Sarah Brincefield, brothers; Tom Fitzgerald (Colette) and Mike Fitzgerald (Marcia) and nephews; Tim Fitzgerald (Karen) and Dan Fitzgerald (Lisa). Family received friends on Monday, June 27, 2011 in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers were recited. A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at St. Georges Episcopal Church, 19167 Poplar Hill Lane, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, 715 Broadway Street, Quantico, VA 22134 or St. Georges Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 30, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

daughters Shannon and Christine. After retirement she was a founding member of the Colony Square Neighborhood Watch program, and active in many other community organizations such as NAB, St Marys County Dept of Aging and United Cerebral Palsy of Maryland. She also collected and sold antiques and collectibles at the Charlotte Hall Farmers Market. She was like a second mother to many of her childrens friends and will be missed by them. She is survived by her children, Rick of Washington, DC, Scott of Citrus Heights CA, Dionna of Lexington Park, MD, granddaughters, Shannon and Christine also of Citrus Heights, CA, great grandson Logan, and many others near and far. Relatives and friends were invited to Deannas Life Celebration on Saturday, June 25 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 with a funeral service held. Family requests memorial donations to United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Maryland, 21815 Three Notch Road, Suite H, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leon-

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Terence Sweeney, 54
Te r e nc e Terry Lebaron Sweeney, 54 of Hol ly wo o d , MD formerly of Prince G e o r ges C o u n t y, passed away suddenly at his residence

on June 24, 2011. Born December 10, 1956 in Bethesda, MD he was the son of Cornelius Sweeney and the late Lynne Shepard. Terry graduated from Crossland High School in 1975, where he attended the votec program and studied air conditioning and heating. In his free time, Terry enjoyed boating and fishing. He loved his pets, especially his dog Dee. Terry is survived by his father, Cornelius Sweeney of New Smyrna Beach, FL, daughters, Tammy Sweeney of Hollywood, MD and Shannon Burroughs (Kyle) of Mechanicsville, MD and son, Brian Sweeney (Mishealah McBride) of Hollywood, MD, sister Elisa Sweeney of Hollywood, MD and former wife,

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Karen Sweeney of Hollywood, MD. In addition to his mother, Lynne Shepard, he was preceded in death by his older brother Michael Sweeney, his step-father George Shep Shepard and his Aunt Belle who assisted his mother in raising him. Funeral Homes Family will receive friends for Terrys Life Celebration on Thursday, June 30, 2011 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 1, 2011 at 11 a.m. at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of f lowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Johns Catholic Church, 43950 St. Johns Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 or the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. Monaco, 25, butions be made in Vickys memof Lusby, MD, ory to Calvert Animal Welfare formerly of League, C. A. W. L., 1040 Prince Cape Cod, Frederick Blvd., Prince FrederMA passed ick, MD 20678, www.cawlresaway sudden- cue.org. As Independence Day 19, Arrangements by the ly on June draws near, we take theRausch 2011, in Leon- Funeral Home, Lusby, www. time to appreciate the word.. Independent! rauschfuneralhomes.com. ardtown, MD. She was born on October 12, 1985 in Hyannis, MA, Alethea Pergament, 37 to Glenda R. and Richard O. Monaco. A let hea Vicky graduated from CalJoy Pergavert High School in 2003 and was ment, 37, of working as a server at Applebees Solomons, Restaurant, California, MD. She MD, formerloved decorating cakes, carving ly of Leonarpumpkins and taking care of evdtown, MD eryone in her life. passed away Vicky was preceded in on June 18, death by her grandfather Skip 2011, in Holmberg on her uncle Scott Crematoryand Premises and Obituaries Available Johns HopOnline Holmberg. kins UniverShe is at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. survived by her lov- sity Hospital, Baltimore, MD. ing mother Glenda R. Monaco of She was born on June 6, 1974 Lusby, MD; her beloved grand- in Ocean City, NJ. mother Ruth Holmberg of CharAlethea was a Pre School lotte Hall, MD and her aunt Lor- Teacher for the Goddard Schools raine Murphy of Edgewater, MD. in the Southern part of New JerA memorial service celebrat- sey. She loved to dance, especialing her life was held on Saturday, ly Tap, Ballet and Jazz. Alethea June 25, 2011, in Middleham Par- loved traveling to Walt Disney rish Episcopal Church, Lusby World in Orlando, FL; this was MD, with the Reverend David truly a special and magical place Vicky Monaco, 25 Showers officiating. Interment for her. She was very passionate Victoria Vicky Elizabeth will be private. about cooking for her family and The family requests contri-

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dear friends and all of the Philadelphia sports teams. She was also a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Solomons, MD. Alethea developed Pulmonary Hypertension and became very active in the Pulmonary Hypertension Community. With a rare illnessone that the general public have never heard of or understandmany who struggle with pulmonary hypertension find themselves isolated and alone with this disease. Alethea Pergament brought support, compassion, knowledge and power to help lead those patients out of isolation. She was a guiding light, a source of hope and an inspiration to those who knew her. Through her work leading support groups, she connected patients with each other and brought a little peace and calm to others. Alethea stood out as a source of happiness and genuine love for others. She is survived by her beloved daughter Brianna L. Pergament of Solomons, MD; her devoted friend and fianc Rick Sullivan of Solomons, MD and her aunt Mary Lee Witaconis and her husband Ed of Mechanicsville, MD. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2011, 11:00 AM at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20 American Lane, Lusby MD, with Father John Mattingly officiating. Interment will be private. The family requests contributions be made in Aletheas name to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, 801 Roeder Rd., Suite 1000, Silver Spring, MD 20910, www.phassociation. org

Erma Lydia Rausch, 93

E r m a L y d i a Rausch, 93, of Solomons passed away on June 19 at Asbury Solomons Health Center from complications follow-

the wife of the late Martin W. Rausch of Annapolis and daughter of the late Elmer C. Wright and Lydia Deiterly Wright of Baltimore. Erma was born on November 27, 1917 and was raised in Baltimore. The Wright family lived in the Waverly section of Baltimore City. She graduated from Eastern High School in 1935. After high school, Erma was employed as a telephone switchboard operator for the Bell Telephone Company in Baltimore. While visiting a friend in Pasadena, Maryland, she was introduced to her future husband, Martin Rausch of Annapolis. During their courtship Martin and Erma enjoyed motorcycle riding and attending hill climbs and other competitive motorcycle events. They were married in 1941 and moved to Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio where Martin served as a Technical Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Following the war, they returned to Annapolis and moved into their home on Creek Drive in Eastport. There they raised their 2 children, Marsha and Dale. In 1960 the Rausch family moved to a new home in the community of Annapolis Roads just outside of Annapolis. Erma continued her employment with the telephone company in Annapolis, finally retiring in 1973. That same year, Martin retired from federal civil service with the Naval Test and Evaluation Center in Annapolis. Erma and Martin traveled extensively during retirement, visiting friends and family throughout the country and also made occasional trips to Europe. In 2002 they sold their home in Annapolis Roads and moved to Asbury Retirement Community in Solomons. Erma was well known for her friendliness, her great sense of humor, and her ability to easily talk to anyone. As a result she has built many life long friendships over the years. She will be missed by many. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, Owings. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery.

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The College of Southern Maryland has been designated a National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance 2-Year Education (CAE2Y) by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The college joins a group of 13 out of the more than 1,200 community colleges across the nation to receive this honor, which recognizes the quality of the colleges cybersecurity educational practices and curriculum. The announcement of these designations cements Maryland as the countrys epicenter of cyber education, Senator Barbara Mikulski said in a press release. Maryland has more Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance than any other state in the country. Developing a strong, educated, capable cyber workforce in Maryland will lead to a safer country and a stronger economy. The College of Southern Maryland is honored to receive the distinction of being named a Center of Academic Excellence, said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried. Our faculty and academic administrators have worked hard to ensure our cyber security program meets the highest industry and governmental standards, as well as that our graduates are fully prepared to be productive workers in this critically important field. The CAE2Y designation was announced on June 14 by federal officials in a ceremony at the annual Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education in Fairborn, Ohio. CAE2Y status will allow CSM to assure students and the community that its [information assurance] practices as well as curriculum align with national standards as well as allow CSM to expand opportunities as a member of a vital network of academic-government-industry leaders, said CSM Professor and Certification Coordinator Renee Jenkins. NSA and DHS launched their joint effort to recognize exemplary cybersecurity education curriculum in 2004 in response to the Presidents National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace. The distinct CAE2Y designation for two-year college cybersecurity programs was added in 2010. Two-year colleges are vitally important to the future of our nation and its young citizens, especially those from economically challenged backgrounds. These institutions train many that become system administrators for industry and government, and therefore are our front-line warriors in todays cyberwars, Information Assurance Technical Director at NSA Richard M. George said in a press release. To that end, the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Two-Year Education Program recognizes stellar colleges that are models for these schools, providing innovative, comprehensive and multidisciplinary education and training in the information assurance field.

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer For some schools next year, evaluations will look very different from pervious years. The Education Effectiveness Council submitted their report to the governors office for a major overhaul of the system for evaluating teachers and principals throughout Maryland. As of Tuesday, the evaluations for teachers in the seven pilot counties [including St. Marys County] will be based on 50 percent for professional development and 50 percent on student growth. The 50 percent of student growth in teachers evaluations is based 30 percent on state standardized testing and 20 percent on local. Principals will be evaluated 50 percent on qualities measures and 50 percent on student growth and their decision making process, the Maryland Council for Educator Effectiveness Initial Recommendations states. The voting on the initial recommendation was not unanimous. Of the 21 individuals on the council, 13 voted for the recommendation, seven voted against it and the final member was absent on the day of voting. Teachers and educators on the council voted against the recommendation, said EASMC President Wanda Twigg. She said EASMC sees the 50 percent based on student growth as a problem because if the student growth portion of the evaluation doesnt meet the level of effective or higher, a teacher will be rated ineffective, regardless of professional development. That 50 percent becomes 100 percent, Twigg said. Twigg said a teacher can be a model of efficiency, with great lesson plans and involved in activities both in and out of school, and still be seen as ineffective if their students dont perform well on the standardized tests. She said if only 50 percent of the evaluations are based on student growth, then it should not be able to drag down a whole evaluation. said. 50 percent should be 50 percent, Twigg Maryland Department of Education Spokesman Bill Reinhard did not dispute the fact that not scoring well on student growth would drag down a teachers evaluation. He said if students are not scoring well on tests, it stands to reason the teachers are not developing professionally. The likelihood of teachers being inefficient in student growth but highly efficient in professional growth are fairly minimal, he claimed. This is new to Maryland, new to the country, Reinhard said. During the next school year, the seven pilot counties will be using both the traditional and new evaluation systems. No teachers or principals will be eliminated due to scores from new evaluations while it is being tested. What Maryland is doing is cutting edge, Reinhard said. At the end of the school year, the new system will be evaluated and tweaked as necessary, then deployed in all the jurisdictions in Maryland. After being deployed statewide, the system will be evaluated and adjusted again and fully implemented by July 2014, the Maryland Council for recommendation states. Twigg said the implementation is not well thought out. There has not been enough attention paid to the cost of the time and technology needed for an additional set of evaluations to be done in the school year. She said money from Race to the Top, which necessitates the revamp of the system, will not cover the new evaluations in addition to the technology needed for the new testing and other mandates from Race to the Top. None of that seems to have been taken into consideration, Twigg said. She said implementing the new evaluations at this point is a case of building the airplane while youre flying it. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Local Wounded Warrior Comes Full Circle in Iraq

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Six years ago, Marine Lt. Denis Oliverio was seriously wounded in combat in Iraq, now he has returned to the country where the enemy spilled his blood to try to finish his long road to recovery. Oliverio, forced to retire due to his injuries sustained on the battlefield, called The County Times from Iraq on Tuesday afternoon to talk about his return with six other wounded veterans who are going back to the places where they were hurt to finally find some closure. Oliverio said he went back with the aid of the Troops First Foundation and their Operation Proper Exit program which takes veterans who are well on their way to recovery back to the theatre to see that their efforts and sacrifice were not in vain. Oliverio said it was an opportunity that he could not pass up; before he learned of it he never thought hed be able to return. Were seeing the condition of this country the progress this area has made is like the fruits of our labors, Oliverio told The County Times. It wasnt in vain. Oliverio was wounded in 2005 in Karabilah when he came out of the top hatch of his tank to give hand signals to friendly forces; it wasnt long before he came under fire and was hit by an AK-47 round. It nearly tore my arm off, he said. The organization is He suffered a shattered bone and other serious trauma and after beare part of Operation Proper Exit. after injury. Retired who with life ond F. Chandler stands with soldiers ing evacuated to Sergeant Major of the Army Raym back to their place of injury to grant them closure and help them deal J. Wancour Photo by Spc. Bradley to bring wounded soldiers
designed is on the far right. 1st Lt. Denis Oliverio, of Hollywood,

medical treatment he was eventually ruled medically unfit to continue serving in the Marine Corps. He said it was an end to a dream. This completes a chapter in our lives. This is our Normandy, it ended our careers, Oliverio said of the life-altering wounds he and his companions on the trip suffered. Oliverio and his fellow veterans arrived in Iraq on Sunday and have since been spending their time going to each of the sites where they were wounded. Oliverio said his time on the trip would soon be next, but sharing moments with his companions was equally special. Its a very moving experience, we each get to have our moment, Oliverio said. Though he is officially retired, Oliverio made his return to Iraq in full uniform complete with protective gear, and maintained a watchful eye for trouble. But, he said he could tell the difference from the war zone he left back then to the stabilized country hes now come back to. Iraq is starting to stand up on its own two feet, he said. The atrocities that were taking es place arent happening now. eral for operations, United Stat to the deputy commanding gen Rice, senior enlisted advisor MPAD There were places I wouldnt go without Maj. Earl L. Photo by Sgt. Joseph A. Vine/305th s, escorted by Command Sgt. full helmet and Kevlar, where the children were Wounded Warrior omed into Sather Air Base June 26. es-Iraq, are welc petrified, now theyre playing in the streets and Forc the markets are open. It wasnt for nothing, he said. Aside from seeing the good he was able to do while serving in Iraq, Oliverio can also start to retrace his steps and see places he was taken while he was being treated for his wounds that he cant even remember. As severely wounded as he was, he was often sedated and would wake up in hospitals or other facilities not knowing where he was or how he got there. He said one of his next stops is to one of the field hospitals he was taken, where he would try to reclaim that piece of his recent past. There are pieces in my story that I dont know, Oliverio said. These are the pieces of the puzzle that fill in my story. He also gets to see things he didnt get to during his combat tour in Iraq, like Wholesome Pet Foods the palaces of deposed and now deceased dictator Saddam Hussein. All Natural Treats He was telling his story to The County Times from one of those ostentatious estates, he said. Dog & Cat Supplies Theres a lot of ornate detail, but you can tell its kind of cheap, he said. He Home Decor and Art work wanted to make it as beautiful as he could but as cheap as he could. You can tell where he used marble and in other places where he wanted it to And So Much More... look like marble he used some other material, Oliverio said. Never in a million years did I think Id be able to come back like this, Oliverio said in an upbeat tone. Oliverio has kept his spirits up after being wounded and has used it to help others by working with the local Wounded Warrior project to provide support to those returning from the war zones. His wife Kate Oliverio, who lives with her husband in Hollywood, has supported him through his recovery and even though she was reluctant to see him return to the place where he was injured, she knew it was something he had to do so he could move on with his life. She knew her husband needed to resolve issues surrounding his wounding, even though there was risk not so much in his going to Iraq but in his coming home. He said since day one hed go back if he could, Kate Oliverio said. Im more nervous about him coming home than him being there. He may remember things hes subconsciously forgotten for a reason. But well work through them, she added. But instead of dredging up bad memories, her daily phone calls with her In St. Marys County In Calvert County husband have led her to believe the trip back to Iraq will help heal her husband. He sounded really excited I think hell come out of this with a positive experience, she said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Newsmakers
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer One group in Southern Maryland is making sure golden retrievers in need of a home are well cared for. Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland has been taking care of goldens for the past four years. Were not a huge group, said President Pat Johnson, adding the group only takes in between 30 and 35 retrievers per year. Once the dogs come in, they get them tested for diseases such as heartworms and have them spayed or neutered. We spent more money on vet care this year than we spent all of last year, Johnson said. She said the various health issues golden retrievers can face have given them the nickname loveable lemons. I couldnt imagine not having a golden, said Cleona Stevenson, who fostered one dog who required two knee surgeries before being adopted. Unfortunately, the myriad of health problems that can plague goldens is also the reason some of them are given up to shelters or turned over to the retriever rescue. Retrievers prove to be an expensive breed, and visits to the vet are often the first thing to go to save the owner money. She also said they tend to be like Velcro, sticking very closely to their owners and acting like overgrown lapdogs. Like the dogs, Johnson said the owners and foster families of golden retrievers are happy, easy going people like their dog. She said goldens are lampshade dogs because of their goofy, fun loving demeanors. For the families temporarily fostering the animals, Johnson said the rescue group pays for everything, including the veterinary bills and food for the dogs. Barbara Davis, the publicity chair for the group, said some of the foster families turn into failed fosters, meaning the families putting the dogs up temporarily end up full-out adopting the dogs for lack of a suitable adopter, or because they become too attached. Were really hurting for foster families, Davis said. Individuals interested in fostering or adopting golden

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retrievers can visit www.goldenretrieverrescueofsouthernmaryland. org to find an application to begin the process. Johnson said after a family has applied, they will schedule a home visit where somebody will bring a dog to their home so a family can see just how much space a retriever will take up in their home. They also interview the family to determine whether an older or younger dog will suit them best. Johnson said the group is also looking for foster families who dont already have any dogs because some animals simply dont get along with other dogs. Johnson said adoptive families and foster families get periodic follow-ups to make sure both dog and family is happy. She said rarely has a dog been returned from an adoption, and none have been returned in the past two years. In another effort to keep tabs on the dogs, and to allow the families and animals time to be social with each other, there are monthly meetings at the dog park, as well as other get-togethers, such as the Ritas fundraiser night last Friday and the picnic Saturday, where about 20 people and animals came out to an afternoon romp together. They do marvelous things, said Glenda Spragg, who has fostered six animals and adopted a couple more. She and Moose, who she adopted three and a half years ago, were among the families at Saturdays picnic. Johnson said she started the group because of a need in the county, but some of the members have been involved in golden retriever rescue and adoption for much longer. Stevenson said she adopted her golden from a shelter 16 years ago. I love all the goldens, Stevenson said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Local BBBS board member Tara Pavao said the goal of the festival is to raise awareness and money for BBBS as well as give families a place to have fun without spending too much. We wanted something that was affordable for a family of four or five, Pavao said. The festival is also a place bigs can bring their littles for an outing, Pavao said. This was the first year the festival was held at the Wharf, Pavao said. Last years festival was held indoors at the College of Southern Maryland. Outside has a different effect, Pavao said. BBBS board member Oda Solms said the festival used to be called the Taste of Southern Maryland, but it was expanded into the Food and Arts Festival to allow more than food vendors the opportunity to come be involved. The festival is one of three fundraisers held in the tricounty area, Pavao said. There is also a golf tournament held in Calvert County that raises approximately $35,000 and a bowling tournament in Charles County that brings in approximately $25,000. We try to focus a fundraiser in each county, Pavao said. The festival also gives former littles a chance to give back to the program if they dont have the time to commit to the organization. Russ Dean, a former little and MC for the afternoon, said the festival was incredible and he is happy to get the chance to volunteer. Paul Thompson Jr., who was at the festival handing out samples from Thompsons Seafood, agreed with Deans sentiments. I think its a good way to give back to the community, he said. sarahmiller@countytime.net
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Concluding an open bid process, the Leonardtown Business Association (LBA) has awarded a contract to local photographer, Frank Marquart, for a two-day photo shoot. On the first day, Wednesday, July 6, from 3 to 8 p.m., downtown area Leonardtown businesses will be showcased in photos starting on Fenwick Street. Marquart will be taking shots of the downtown area and inside the local businesses for use in future publications for the town, as well as publications for St. Marys County Tourism. The LBA Marketing Committee is encouraging business owners to invite friends, family, or anyone else they want to feature in the photos. The LBA is looking for the photos to be full of life showing Leonardtown to be great place it is, a statement from the LBA says. Marquart is currently a staff photographer for The County Times newspaper and has been a professional photographer for five years. He graduated from The United States Naval Photo A School in 1987, and then became a Photographers Mate for the U.S. Navy for the following six years. He is a former St. Marys County Police Officer as well as a Charles County Corrections Officer.

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Special Olympics Poker Bennett Building (24930 Old Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 7 p.m. $5 - $5 blinds cash game. Dealers will be provided and the high hand is paid nightly. Drinks will be free. Proceeds go to benefit the St. Marys Special Olympics and the Center for Life Enrichment. People who would like to help with the Special Olympics should call Mary Lu Bucci at 301-3733469 or 240-298-0200. For more information about the poker game, call Jim Bucci 301-373-6104 before 7 p.m. and 240-2989616 after. Modern and Jazz Funk Classes House of Dance (24620 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 7:30 p.m. Come work on new and inspiring techniques and choreography in a fun and fast master class. Both Modern and Jazz will be taught by Eowyn Fitch at an Intermediate Advance Level. She is currently a junior in Modern Dance Department at the University of Utah, teacher for House of Dance and former soloist for the St. Marys Ballet.

three brothers Benjamin, Simon and Jonah Yeh. The Trios repertoire spans Jazz music of all eras using keyboard, sax and drums. For more information, call 301-475-2859. Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition Kevin Thompsons Corner Caf (41565 Park Avenue, Leonardtown) 6 p.m. As part of the First Fridays in Leonardtown, Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition, will be performing on the corner. Come on down and have some of Southern Marylands finest seafood at affordable prices. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy some Bluegrass Music outside. Tom Gray, Paul Adkins, and Chris Warner will also be joining the group.

Cream will offer a selection of their standard favorite flavors. On A Roll will sell hot dogs with a variety of favorite fixings. And since no event is complete without kettle corn, Sir Pops A Lots will be on the hill popping away. Beer, wine, and cold drinks will also be available for purchase. Take a chance at winning prizes at the Brown Bag Raffle and Silent Auction, including toys large and small, wine for the discerning taste, original artwork and prints, and the gastronomic delights from local restaurants. Fun activities for children, too! As a special and sincere thanks, all those with a Military ID and their families are invited to celebrate this event free of charge. General Admission is $10 per vehicle. For more information, visit www.sotterley.org. M.J. Rusaw Book Signing and Reading Fenwick Street Used Books and Music (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 1 p.m. Join St. Marys County author M. J. Rusaw at Fenwick Books and Musicas he reads from his new book, The Tides of Eternity, and signs copies. For more information, visit www.fenwickbooks.com.

Saturday, July 2
Fourth of July Weekend Celebration St. Marys Yachting Center (46555 Dennis Point Way, Drayden) 7 p.m. Kick off the Fourth of July celebration at St Marys Yachting Center with Scarlet Plus Karaoke and DJ. Come By Land or Sea And But Be Prepared To Stay For The Weekend. There are tent sites, boat slips and RV sites. No drinking and driving. For more information or to reserve a space, call 301994-2404 or 301-994-2288.

International Dance Camp Dreams Studio of Dance (28967 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 9 a.m. This is a fun camp where the kids can learn different styles of dance from all over the world Bollywood, Chinese and Latin, just to name a few. This new camp is not found anywhere in the area. Lunch break is 45 mins. On Day 1, kids will get a Dance T-shirt they will paint, glitter and glam everything imaginable to make this their own personal shirt. On Day 2, the studio will take youre the childrens pictures in a Bollywood outfit and the girls will decorate and design their own frame to display their picture in. Day 3 includes the kids painting their name in Chinese letters. On Day 4, the kids will decorate their own sombrero. The studio will supply all items to the kids for craft time.

Wednesday, July 6
LEGO Travel Fun Lexington Park Library (21677 FDR Boulevard, Lexington Park) 3 p.m. Children ages 6 and up can build LEGO creations using the librarys LEGO sets plus find out about great books to read. Admission is free. For more information, call 301863-8188 or visit www.stmalib.org.

Monday, July 4
Fireworks Cruise Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons) 8 p.m. Come aboard for the best view in town and heavy hors doeuvres. Pre-registration is required. For more information, or to register, call 410-326-2042, extension 41.

Friday, July 1
First Friday in Leonardtown Downtown Leonardtown 5 p.m. Celebrate First Friday in Leonardtown, when many shops, galleries and restaurants come together to offer art, food, shopping, music and other specials. The new Leonardtown Arts Center will also be open. Visit leonardtownfirstfridays.com for a full list of participating businesses. Leonardtown First Fridays are celebrated every month, year round. For more information, call 301-475-9791. Yeh Jazz Trio Fenwick Street Used Books and Music (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 5 p.m. Fenwick Street Used Books and Music present the Yeh Jazz Trio, consisting of

Sunday, July 3
Independence Day Celebration Concert Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood) 7 p.m. Join the folks at Sotterley Plantation for their annual Independence Day Celebration Concert. Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music on the Portico, while taking in the breathtaking view of the Patuxent River. Pack picnic baskets, bring along lawn chairs and blankets, and listen to the patriotic music renditions of the Chesapeake Orchestra Brass Quintet led by Maestro Jeffrey Silberschlag of St. Marys College of Maryland. This event is also an On Location event of the SMCMs River Concert Series. To cool things down, Brusters Real Ice

Tuesday, July 5
Quilt Odessy Registration Deadline Patuxent River Quilters Guild is sponsoring a bus trip to Quilt Odyssey at the Hershey Convention Center in Hershey, Pa on July 30. The bus will leave the Wildewood Shopping Center promptly at 6:30 a.m. They will return at approximately 7:30 p.m. Registration is due by July 5. The cost is $55, required at sign up. For more information and to sign up, contact Jean Moulds at 301-904-5147 or jemoulds@verizon.net.

Book Signing at Fenwick Used Books in Leonardtown

Culled from more than 30 years of learning and nine years in the making, The Tides of Eternity is the first book in The Tides of Eternity series by M.J. Rusaw. It flawlessly blends biblically accurate truths with a pure fantasy adventure on an epic scale, a press release states. This lyrical fiction is in a style of writing is inspired by the Bible, C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien. The Tides of Eternity is a rich, compelling tale of evil and deceit, chronicling the tribulations of two faithful females and the ultimate triumph of love. It is a love story written to a daughter, for every daughter. It is a fairy tale for grown-ups. The Tides of Eternity is a character driven fantasy that pushes out the edges of the fantasy genre to a new level of fancy and imagination. God is a central character, not just a token, and he has power and authority. Timeless truths are unveiled and woven into the fabric of a tale of an earth before this earth the original earth the world that was and the life that was before the Rebellion brought evil and the Great Collapse. An ext r aord inary adventure has begun. How will it end? Meet Rusaw at Fenwick Street Used Books and Music at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 3.

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During most disasters, local communications fail. The Red Cross needs to be able to communicate with government officials, volunteers, other chapters and the National Red Cross to provide the expected relief that the Red Cross has been known for. To do that we use volunteer amateur radio operators. We always experience some loss of communication during some of the disasters that occurred in our region. said Mike Zabko, Chief Executive Officer for the Southern Maryland Chapter. Currently we have a memorandum of understanding between the two organizations [Red Cross and Southern Maryland Amateur Radio Club] which has a very positive impact in our ability to provide disaster communications to the Southern Maryland Community. We need to continually train new radio operators and prepare together for disasters that is why we are coordinating a new operators course, Zabko said in a press release. The five-week course will take place one night per week. Dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2 Time: 7:00 PM Cost: $5.00 Location: American Red Cross Southern Maryland chapter headquarters 9255 W & W Industrial Drive, La Plata. RSVP at ka3pox@verizon.net Upon completion of the course, operators will get the opportunity to take the exam. For those that are successful and obtain their license,

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they will be given a portable VHF HT radio free of charge to get started communicating. The radios are being donated by LDG Electronics, a local Southern Maryland company. As a trained Red Cross emergency responder, the volunteers of the Southern MD Radio Club will have the ability to en- Mike Zabko sure communications are not interrupted during times of disaster, said Ken LaCapria, President of Southern Maryland Amateur Radio Club. We will be working together with the Southern Maryland Chapter to supply trained emergency communicators to further the Homeland Security preparedness that the Red Cross has been involved in both locally and nationally. The American Red Cross is the only nongovernmental organization mandated by Congress to "alleviate human suffering" of victims of disasters such as fires, floods, hurricanes, and technological and transportation crises. To continue its humanitarian mission, the American Red Cross, not a Governmental agency, relies on donations of money and time from the public. For more information, see SouthernMaryland.RedCross.org

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Libraries closed for holiday All three libraries will be closed July 4. The Lexington Park Library will no longer open on Sundays starting July 3 due to budget constraints. Summer activities are in full swing Babies through teens can earn prizes by completing fun reading activities in the Summer Reading Programs plus a ticket to the Blue Crabs July 22 game. Children ages 4-12 can drop in and make a free craft at crafternoons each week through Aug. 4 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the following days: Tuesdays and Thursdays at Charlotte Hall; Wednesdays at Leonardtown; and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at Lexington Park. Lexington Park is offering LEGO fun for children ages 3-6 years on July 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon and for children 6 years and older on July 6 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Due to the holiday closing there will be no Professional Performance on July 4. The next performance will be Uncle Pete on July 11. Libraries to host Minute to Win It! Teens will have the opportunity to experience the popular Minute to Win It! game at the libraries. They will have 60 seconds to complete each of six challenges using household items. Leonardtowns will be July 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Charlotte Halls on July 18 and Lexington Parks on July 22. Registration is required. Teens can also register for Google Plex and learn about the world of Google Docs, Apps and more. The free class will be held on July 7 at Charlotte Hall from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and on July 29 at Leonardtown and Lexington Park. The Keepers Daughter alternate reality game has started. Teens can begin playing at any time by clicking on the link located on the teen webpage. Three ladies to tell their St. Clements Island stories The audience will travel back in time and listen to three ladies of years past tell their stories about St. Clements Island at Charlotte Hall on July 7 at 6:30 p.m. This free family program presented by St. Clements Island Museum staff will be held at Lexington Park on July 20 and Leonardtown on July 28. Libraries to show free movies Charlotte Hall will show a G-rated Disney film about Miss Bianca and her copilot Bernard who save Cody and his golden eagle on July 1 at 2 p.m. Lexington Park is showing a musical about a daughter of a riverboat captain who falls in love with a gambler on July 8 at 1 p.m. Popcorn will be provided at each movie. Artist to hold opening reception An opening reception will be held for Dhyana Mackenzie on July 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery. Her artwork which includes paintings invoking eastern philosophy, myths and legends is on display through August 15.

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Martini Night Bollywood Masala Lounge (22576 MacArthur Boulevard, California) 4 p.m. Dave Norris DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. Special Olympics No Limit Texas Hold Em Poker Night Bennet Building (24930 Old Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 7:30 p.m. Modern and Jazz Funk Classes House of Dance (24620 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 7:30 p.m. Diane Daly and Benjie Porecki The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 8 p.m. Live Music with Piranhas Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. All You Can Drink Ladies Night with DJ Chris Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 8 p.m. Open Mic Night Cadillac Jacks (21367 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park) 8 p.m. Uncrowned and Million Proof Memories Nightclub and Bar (2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf) 9 p.m.

Karaoke Dance Party Bowie Applebees (4100 NW Craine Highway, Bowie) 9 p.m.

Friday, July 1
Dave Norris DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. Yeh Jazz Trio Fenwick Street Used Books and Music (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 5 p.m. Randy Richie on Piano Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 6:30 p.m. Texas Hold Em Tournament VFW Post 2632 (23282 Three Notch Road, California) - 7 p.m. All You Can Drink Night with DJ Chris Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 8 p.m. All You Can Drink Night with DJ Chris Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 8 p.m. Luau Party OCI (45413 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point) 8 p.m. The Smoke Creek Rounders Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Three Day Ride Gilligans Pier (11535 Popes Creek Road,

Newburg) 9 p.m. Full Steam Memories Nightclub and Bar (2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf) 9 p.m. Karaoke On Demand with DJ/KJ SteadyRockin Cadillac Jacks (21367 Great Mills Raod, Lexington Park) 9:30 p.m.

Nuttin Fancy Sea Breeze Restaurant and Bar (27130 South Sandgates Road, Mechanicsville) 8 p.m. Harlen Simple Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) 9 p.m. Late Night Happy Hour Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 9 p.m. No Green JellyBeenz Gilligans Pier (11535 Popes Creek Road, Newburg) 5 p.m.

Saturday, July 2
Dillon Galvin Acoustic Band Gilligans Pier (11535 Popes Creek Road, Newburg) 2 p.m. The Chosen Sons God Wants You CD Release Celebration Holiday Inn Select (155 Holiday Drive, Solomons) 6 p.m. Fair Warning DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 6 p.m. No Limit Texas Hold Em Bounty Tournament St. Marys County Elks Lodge (45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park) 6 p.m. Randy Richie on Piano Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 6:30 p.m. Scarlet Plus Karaoke Torpedo Bar and Grill (46555 Dennis Point Way, Drayden) 6:30 p.m. Live Music with (4) for Friends Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Anthony Ryan Country Jane and Als Chop House (258 Town Square Drive, Lusby) 8 p.m. Karaoke Night OCI (45413 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point) 8 p.m. The Sam Grow Band Cryers Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) 9 p.m. Face Down Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) 9 p.m. Liquid Therapy Gilligans Pier (11535 Popes Creek Road, Newburg) 9 p.m. Karaoke On Demand with DJ/KJ SteadyRockin Cadillac Jacks (21367 Great Mills Raod, Lexington Park) 9:30 p.m.

Monday, July 4
Blazin Breeze Island Music Gilligans Pier (11535 Popes Creek Road, Newburg) 2 p.m. Team Trivia DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 5
International Dance Camp Dreams Studio of Dance (28967 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 9 a.m. Fair Warning DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. Karaoke Idol Fat Boys Country Store (41566 Medleys Neck Road, Leonardtown) 7 p.m. Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7:30 p.m. Open Mic Night Casey Jones (403 Charles Street, La Plata) 8:30 p.m. Happy Hour Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 9 p.m. Late Night Happy Hour Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 9 p.m.

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River Concert Series Provides Flavor to St. Marys Culture

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer St. Marys College of Marylands River Concert Series is back for another summer season, providing a little taste of everything to satisfy a variety of musical preferences. This summer marks the 13th season for the concert series, running every Friday from mid-June throughout July, according to music director and founder Jeffrey Silberschlag. Silberschlag has been with St. Marys College for 24 years, and started the Concert Series, as well as the Chesapeake Orchestra, to bring another form of culture to St. Marys County. Over the past decade, Silberschlag said St. Marys County has been very receptive to the concert series. In addition to the community, the college has also been supportive of the concert series, Silberschlag said. Teachers and students from St. Marys College are involved in the orchestra. Even college President Joe Urgo is a fan of the river concert series, going so far as to being the principal vacuum player during a piece that incorporates a vacuum cleaner and orchestra during the July 1 concert. Silberschlag said he has been a professional musician for 35 years and has performed in Valencia and Prague, among other international locations, and has held principal trumpet positions with the Italian National Symphony RAITorino, the Jerusalem Symphony and the New York City Opera-National Company. He draws on his experience and connections in foreign cultures to bring in various artists and musical styles to the concert series. Its a mixture of interest and performance experience, Silberschlag said of his method of picking what to perform. The concert series is free to the public, which Silberschlag said is made possible due to the sponsors who support the concert series. He said between 4,000 and 7,000 people show up every Friday night for the chance to listen to live music and socialize with their friends. Director of Arts Outreach Barbara Bershon said the Chesapeake Orchestra is comprised of professional musicians from different orchestras across the country, international guests and professional freelancers, in addition to the musicians from the college and other local groups. For the most part, the orchestra was created for the concert series,

but they will do concerts not involved with the River Concert Series. In some instances, specific parts of the orchestra will split off the whole and perform independently, such as a performance of the brass ensemble at Sotterley Plantation, Bershon said. We always consider other times for performances, Silberschlag said. Concerts still to come this summer include the Independence Day Weekend on July 1, which will feature pieces such as the 1812 Overture by P.I. Tchaikovsky and selections to honor the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation, as well as a fireworks show. Shoulder to Shoulder on July 8 will be conducted by Larry Vote and will feature the United States Army Mens Chorus and a wide variety of musical offerings from patriotic Photos by Sean Rice songs to operatic pieces and even Billy Joel Thousands of people came out to the River Concert Series at St. Marys College of Maryland tunes. last Friday. The weekly event continues through July. On July 15, the concert will be European Vacation, with Mikhail Glinkas Summer Night in Madrid, Manuel DeFallas Nights in the garden of Spain and An Alpine SymAttend the upcoming phony by Richard Strauss. Antonio Soria will be on piano for Nights in Information Session: the Garden of Spain. The Eternal Flame concert Date: Monday, July 25, 2011 July 22 will feature music by LeonTime: 6:00PM ard Bernstein, Judah Adashi, David Froom and Gustav Mahler. Location: White Plains, MD The Grand Finale wraps up the series July 29. During this conTo RSVP or for more cert, Maestro Silberschlag will take the trumpet for Corrado Sagliettis information contact: Trumpet Concerto. Broadway leading lady Melissa Errico will also take the stage to perform a variety of songs Len Orlip from stage productions such as Les Agency Recruiter Miserables, My Fair Lady and Hello Dolly, and films such as Toy Story. (240) 501-6065 The grounds open at 5 p.m. each Friday, and the concerts begin Rebecca LaFevers at 7 p.m. For more information, visit State Farm Agent St. Marys College of Maryland Director of Arts Outreach Barbara www.riverconcertseries.org. State Farm Bloomington, IL

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Thomas John Clagett Maddox continued

By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Thomas Maddox died that day [December 19, 1885]. During the fight with the Apaches he was shot in the chest and fell from his horse. Two soldiers came to his assistance and he told them not to mind him, as he was done for then he was struck in the head by a second bullet and immediately killed. Lt. [Samuel] Fountain, despite the danger, did not leave the bodies of the five men killed. He was concerned they would either be mutilated by the Indians or eaten by wild animals. The bodies were taken to the WS Ranch near Alma [New Mexico]. That night, an observer said Poor Maddox lay by himself at one side, his tall figure extending the full diameter of the tent.

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He had a jagged bullet wound at the corner of his mouth, as if the bullet had made an exit there. The men were all buried on the ranch on what is now known as Soldiers Hill. The Maddox family had the remains of Thomas Maddox moved home in January 1886 where he was buried with other members of his family. The January 8, 1886 edition of the Baltimore Sun reported: Funeral for Surgeon Maddox. Hagerstown, Md., Jan. 7. The remains of the late Thomas J. C. Maddox, assistant surgeon, United States army, who was killed in a fight with the Apache Indians on the 19th of December, were brought to his late home, at Breathedsville, yesterday and interred today with military honors at St. Marks Church, at Lapins Cross Roads, Washington County.The funeral serviceswere attended by a large concourse of people. The body was carried to the grave by eight soldiers (the same soldiers who accompanied his body from New Mexico to Maryland).

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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer Woohoo! The God Spot (the eastern end of Mechanicsville Road where it traditionally floods out with a heavy rain) opened back up a few weeks ago. I really wish it had reopened two months ago before all the family hospital visits had started, but its open and looks good. We now have two bridges with freshly laid shiny black asphalt, well, whats left of it anyway. Most of the asphalt now has been thinned out by speedsters burning rubber. Im hoping no one spins out uncontrollably and gets hurt or hurts others. The temptation must be too great when they see that new, clean black top. I can get back to my morning routine of travelling through that beautiful stretch of road, and thanking God for each and every day. Good job by the planners and workers. Now that everyone is out of the hospital and home safe and sound, we can hopefully get back to our normal routine at home as well. We are still not sure what type of tick borne illness my husband has, and we have more doctor visits ahead. He is trying to ease back into work. Our birthdays are over (for just awhile I hope), and family will be heading home soon. Even though my husband was in the hospital, he somehow kept up a conspiracy with his daughter, my sons, and my two brothers to plan a memorable birthday party for me at Gilligans Pier over at Popes Creek in Charles County. One brother and his wife flew in from Utah, My other brother, his wife, their daughter, her husband and baby drove from Warrenton, Virginia to help me celebrate. More family, including two of our grandkids, church friends, and softball friends came too. Fifty wasnt so bad that day, all except for the black laundry basket filled to brimming with Bengay, Beano, Polident, Metamucil, prune juice, wrinkle cream, hair dye, hair remover and many other happy little things. The sad thing is that I actually needed a lot of the items. I think I cried through most of the party tears of happiness though I think. There is one gift I received about two weeks ago, that I am still mystified by. The gift was a deluxe Rubbermaid all metal closet organizer system, which came to my shop address. It must weigh 50 pounds. There was no return address. A friend tried to track it on her computer to see who sent it, but we cant figure it out. I asked a few likely suspects, like my brothers, or a few friends, if they had sent the gift, but everyone said no, with an almost identical add on comment of, I would be getting one of those for me first. I know I write about my constant battle with organizing and downsizing, so maybe it was an anonymous gift. I dont know, but thank you to whoever sent it. I am planning on using it, as soon as I get over my fear of tackling my closet. I cant imagine being able to look in my closet and just find something. I already have the wheelable Rubbermaid storage drawers in the bottom half, plus plenty of Rubbermaid containers on the top shelf that are filled with my coin collection, my Mothers old daily diaries, and all those winter clothes that keep falling down on me as soon as the doors are open. What? This sounds familiar you say. And there are all those old, cute clothes that I just know that I am going to fit into again. This is all on the master project list, along with organizing the rest of the photos, scanning all the photos (when the scanner is working again) and downsizing my old book collection. Wow, Im getting tired just thinking about all this. I better just go rest and read one of my five magazines that all came in on the same day. Isnt that funny, all the covers scream, How to organize your life, closet by closet!, How to gain 10 more hours in each day by quintuple tasking!, and my favorite unanswered question, How to have more energyby eating one sardine, pomegranate, and peanut butter sandwich a day. Yum, I think Ill go fix myself one of those right now. I believe I saw all that in the bottom of that big, black laundry basket. To each new days adventure, Shelby Please send comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com.

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Lt. Fountain later wrote a note to Samuel Maddox saying Your brother was a noble and good man, respected by all, and made friends everywhere. His death is a sad loss to us and this command. There are a couple of other interesting things I discovered while researching this article. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid later lived in Alma, NM and worked at the WS Ranch. Reportedly, the foreman and ranch manager were very happy with the Wild Bunchs work since the rustling stopped while they were employed at the ranch. While reading the account of the fight with the Apaches, I spotted the name of another soldier2nd Lt. DeRosey Cabell. Did a bit of research and my hunch was right. His full name was DeRosey Carroll Cabell and he was the grandson of DeRosey Carroll, born here at Susquehanna in 1813 that I wrote about in February 2010. As you may recall, DeRosey Carroll moved westward, settling in Arkansas where he was murdered by bushwhackers in January 1863. DeRosey Cabell graduated from West Point in 1884, was a career military man, and eventually rose to the rank of Major General in the U.S. Army. Both men had St. Marys County ancestors and were actually distant cousins. Wonder if they knew it?

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Programs and Activities
Senior Citizen Farmers Market Coupons will be distributed on the following schedule: Garvey Senior Activity Center on July 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Loffler Senior Activity Center (SAYSF Church) on July 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Northern Senior Activity Center on July 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a Federal assistance program. You must be 60 years of age or older. Income eligibility limit is $20,147 annually for a household of one, $27,214 annually for a household of two. You must sign a statement that you are eligible for this Federal Program, acknowledging that false information could result in civil or criminal prosecution. Call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050 for more information. Hearing Screenings Hearing screenings, by appointment, will be offered by the Hearing Professionals from 9:30 a.m. Noon at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, July 7. Make an appointment for your FREE screening by calling 301.475.4200, ext. 1050. Each appointment takes approximately 15 minutes. Independence Day Luncheon and Celebration Wear your red, white, and blue at the Garvey Senior Activity Centers Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 7 from Noon 2 p.m. Play your favorite lawn games, participate in a patriotic sing-along, and enjoy a traditional meal of hot dogs, baked beans, cole slaw, fruit salad, brownie sundaes, milk/coffee/tea. To make reservations, call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050. Lunch cost is by donation for those ages 60 and above and $5 for those under the age of 60. Clare OShea to test-run her developing show at Loffler-SAYSF You may have seen Clare in a few movies or TV episodes; maybe youve heard her sing in southern Maryland where she now lives- perhaps youve met her at Loffler in February when she was the featured entertainer at the annual Love Day party. Clare is a gifted artist who is writing her fascinating life story as a professional journeyman actor in Hollywood and New York. She plans to perform this work professionally as a one-woman show. She is looking for a trial audience to workshop with her and offer feedback as needed. Sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on the following Wednesdays: June 29; July 6, 13, 20 & 27. You can attend one session or all of the remaining sessions depending on your own schedule. If you would like to sign up for any part of this series call 240-725-0290 or e-mail Sheila.graziano@stmarysmd.com Independence Day Luncheon and Celebration Wear your red, white, and blue at the Garvey Senior Activity Centers Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 7 from Noon 2 p.m. Play your favorite lawn games, participate in a patriotic sing-along, and enjoy a traditional meal of hot dogs, baked beans, cole slaw, fruit salad, brownie sundaes, milk/coffee/tea. To make reservations, call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050. Lunch cost is by donation for those ages 60 and above and $5 for those under the age of 60. Sausage & biscuit breakfast On Wednesday, July 6 at 9 a.m., a breakfast of sausage and biscuits will be served at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Stop by the front desk, cost is $1 payable at time of sign up by Tuesday, July 5. Make a Key Holder Using a Wooden Picture Frame at Loffler-SAYSF On Friday, July 8, at 10 a.m. crafters at Loffler Senior Activity Center will be making a display piece that will also hold your keys. Cost for this craft is $4 and includes all supplies. To sign up for this class call 240.725.0290 OR e-mail sheila.graziano@stmarysmd. com OR sign up at the front desk by Wednesday, July 6. Last Lunch Connection/ Open Mic at LofflerSAYSF Tuesday, July 12 Sign up for the last Lunch Connection that will be held at Interim Loffler Senior Activity Center at SAYSF. (The next Lunch Connection will be held at our own building on Chancellors Run Road in September.) The entertainment, which starts at 11:30 a.m. will be the SAYSF Childrens choir, Promise Kids, under the direction of Doreen McKean. Lunch will follow at noon and will feature Salisbury steak and mashed potatoes. Reservations are required; please call at least one week in advance, 240-725-0290, or sign up at the reception desk.

Loffler Senior Activity Center (SAYSF), 240.725.0290; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301.475.4200, ext. 1050; Northern Senior Activity Center, 301.475.4002, ext. 1001; Ridge Nutrition Site, 301.475.4200, ext. 1050. Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.

Help Available Towards Medicare Expenses

Did you know that there are State and Federal programs available to help with your Medicare Part A, B, and D expenses? There is more help out there than you may realize. Call Melissa Meatyard today at 301-475-4200, ext. 1004 to see if you can take advantage of these money saving programs.

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Potomac Speedway
Hardy Outruns Wagner to Become Sixth Potomac Winner

Local Golf Pro Gives Back to Community

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer St. Marys County native and Breton Bay golf professional Justin Heimer is helping to give back to the community that helped shape him. Activities Heimer gets involved include assisting local high schools and running a program for junior golfers. He also donates lessons to tournaments and charity auctions and volunteers for the Father Andrew White School golf tournament to help raise money for the school. It keeps them from getting involved in not-so-good activities, Heimer said. He said having grown up in the county, he understands the small community feel and how difficult is it for some students to get out of the house and be active while staying completely out of trouble. In addition to golf instruction, Heimer also coaches basketball and baseball, in an effort to both help his community and spend time with his own children. Heimer has also been working toward his professional aspirations. In the past year, he has tried to qualify for the US Open and has qualified for the Maryland Open. Its pretty tough, Heimer said. He said he has every intention of trying again for the tournaments next year. He is also a member of the PGA of America, which offers him in a tournament every week and gives him the opportunity to travel often.

Photo Courtesy Leslie Heimer Justin Heimer lines up for a shot.

Currently, Heimer is getting ready for the junior program at the Breton Bay Gold Course, where he said he will be instructing more than 100 children over the summer. For more information or to sign up for lessons with Heimer, visit www.bretonbaygolf. com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Photo By Roseann Zimmerman Kyle Hardy took home his first career limited late model feature win at Potomac Speedway last Friday night.

By Doug Watson Contributing Writer Winchester Va.s Kyle Hardy added his name to the Potomac winners list with his first career limited late model feature win in last Friday nights 30-lap Potomac/Winchester challenge event. The win was Hardys second career Potomac score, as he was a late model winner at the track in 2010. Hardys $1000 win also made him the sixth different driver to score a win in the six races run for the class this season. Defending track champion and current class point leader Tommy Wagner Jr. darted into the race lead from his pole starting spot. As Wagner lead, fellow front-row starter, Kyle Hardy stayed glued to Wagners bumper until he would make what would be the winning pass on lap 14. From that point on it would be a race for second as Hardy would go on to win by a wide margin over eventual runner-up Wagner. This car was awesome tonight. Hardy stated. I have to thank my mom and dad, without them, we wouldnt be here right now. Stevie Long came home third, Brad Ritter collected fourth and Kris Eaton rounded out the top five. Heats for the 19 cars on hand went to Derrick Quade and Stevie Long. Mike Latham ended his Potomac win drought with a win in the 16-lap street stock main event. Latham was the class of the field as he would start on the pole and go onto lead every lap of the race over runner-up Ricky Edmonds to score his 22nd career win in the division. Mike Reynolds was third, Stephen Quade took fourth and Eric Johnson completed the top-five. Heats went to Quade and Darren Alvey. In other action, defending track champion Jimmy Randall annexed his third win of the season in the 15-lap hobby stock feature, Buddy Dunagan wired the field for his firstcareer win in the 20-lap strictly stock main and James Lichliter scored his first win of the season in the 12-lap four-cylinder feature.

CASA Looking for Runners

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) organization is taking advantage of an opportunity at the Baltimore Running Festival to get exposure and raise money for CASA. State CASA Director Ed Kilcullen said in 2009, the first year CASA was involved as a charity team in the running festival, the group raised $20,000 with 100 runners. In 2010, they had approximately 120 runners and raised $21,000. He said the goal for 2011 is $25,000 and they need 100 runners minimum to be counted as a charity team. The organization came across the charity teams idea in 2009, when they were thinking about doing a walk-run. Kilcullen said it was a way to do exactly what they were seeking, without the overhead costs of organizing it themselves. It seemed like the answer to our prayers, he said. The volunteers and runners come from all over, Kilcullen said. Some of them are CASA volunteers who bring in family members, others are CASA employees and others are simply people who planned to be in the running festival and are looking for a good cause to sponsor. CASA is seeking people to sign up to run by June 30, and they need a minimum of 100 people to register by July 1. Kilcullen said CASA will take registrations for runners after July 1. They need people for the relays, fun runs, 5Ks, the half and full marathon, as well as people who are looking to volunteer in other ways. They wont turn away anybody who wants to come out for CASA. Each runner gets a tee-shirt with the CASA logo on it. The more people who have tee-shirts, the more people see the CASA name and decide to check it out, Kilcullen said. We love the fact that people get our name out there, Kilcullen said. This will be the first year for St. Marys County CASA Director Heather Balderson to be involved in the running festival. I really dont know what to expect, she said. Balderson will be helping pass out teeshirts and water, helping with registration and doing anything else she can to help facilitate the event, she said. For more information, or to sign up, visit www.marylandcasa.org or call Balderson at 301-475-6667. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

1. Kyle Hardy 2. Tommy Wagner Jr. 3. Stevie Long 4. Brad Ritter 5. Kris Eaton 6. Ben Bowie 7. Ed Pope 8. Kenny Moreland 9. Dale Smith Jr. 10. Bruce Kane 11, Tyler Emory 12. Dave Adams 13. Richard Hawkins 14. Jamie Lloyd 15. Glenn Elliott 16. Bubby Tharp Jr. 17. Jimmy Richards 18. Derrick Quade 19. David Williams (DNS)

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By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer This week, like every other dastardly week, had worn on the domestic gladiator. The morning alarms had come too early and sleep far too late. As another weekend mercifully approached, his energy needle neared empty. Having tucked his contributions to generation next in bed and prepped to repeat todays heroic feats tomorrow, he dragged himself up the well-worn stairs leading to his man-loft, his oasis amidst the chaos. Traversing the quadriceps-burning stairway to heaven (the 15 steps felt like 50), he was temporarily sustained by this (and every) days final and recurring act: sinking into his couch, gripping mans other best friend (the T.V. remote), flipping on some competitive athletics and blissfully waiting for drool to run down his chinan indication that hed deftly washed away the days stress. He landed abruptly in his usual spot, the plush and by now personally fitted cushions effortless accepting his familiar derriere. A quick channel-scan revealed two typical options - Marylands and D.Cs mediocre baseball teams - to satisfy his nightly sports fix. Surely there must be better options than two, ahem, riveting mid-season games featuring teams desperately pursuing little more than a .500 record. He dug a little deeper and foundnothing. Confused, he scanned again. Same result. This second comprehensive and fruitless search brought with it the realization that the sporting dead zone, that desolate period after the NHL and NBA playoffs and before football, had snuck up and invaded his suddenly barren evening itinerary. There was a bigger problem though and it landed in his conscious thought with the force of a left hook to the jaw. He had approached its potential absence with bravado. He thought he could get along just fine without it, thank you very much. This night, though, could be a prelude to a string of monotonous baseball gamesand with the flashes of adrenaline shooting down his spine and the perspiration on his brow as witnesses, he clearly couldnt handle it. The dead zone was only navigable insofar as he knew it, his lifeline, would hoist him from the summer doldrums before the first leaf changed its hue. He knew that now. It made him feel weak and pathetic, but alas, the truth knows no sympathy. It, of course, is the NFL, that fabulous entity thats simultaneously the prettiest lady and handsomest man in the room at all times. Mired in a lockout, he of course wanted it to return on time. Who didnt? He didnt realize that he needed it so completely. This night, a portal into the sports world absent the NFL, proved baseball to be an inadequate consolation prize. Forced to finally contemplate the NFL void, he was overwhelmed. It felt like the first night after getting dumped by the girl he had no business dating in the first place and the empty garage bay that once housed the boat

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he sold to open college accounts for his kids. Losing the girl was inevitable. Selling the boat was responsible. No NFLwell thats just not fair. Stripped of his bravado, the horrifying emptiness prompted rare subterranean contemplation in our every-man. What else couldnt he do without? What other fragile psychological tonics and contributors to his happiness had he underestimated? What if the stellar local paper, with its marginally entertaining contributing sports writer, silenced its presses? What if meager bounties rendered his beloved blue crabs unattainable? What if that quaint local bistro he enjoyed so much shuttered its doors? What if his chimney caught fire and no one answered his call for help? What if? Indeed. Good grief, Chuck Brown. Footballs temporary hiatus was supposed to be his sole concern; now things had gotten altogether complex. The harsh truth is crabs could become scarce, businesses could fold and vital local resources, minus adequate community support, could slump. Fortunately it appears the impetus for his self-examination the NFL lockout will end shortly. Thats trivial now. Football, schmootball. Now its about one mans renewed commitment to preserving local waters, patronizing local businesses and supporting community services. The rumor was mans deep thoughts ended with a comfy couch, a T.V and a remote. Consider that myth dispelled. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com

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was terribly slow and we were sure that it would be a bad day. Then our crew-member ate the banana and discarded the peel. Crabs found our baits immediately, allowing us to finish the day with a bushel of nice fat crabs. So, to avoid the risk of further banana superstition revenge, Im thinking that I shouldnt write an article about bananas. Mitchell Goddard Pro Staffer of Smoke Checked Outdoors and his Dad, Bill, had a good time fishing on Fathers Day. Mitchell sent a story and a picture of the memorable day for me to share in this article. Admittedly, they didnt catch any whoppers or citation-sized fish, but they did catch some nice white perch and had some fairly non-stop action. Every son and father out there knows that it is more about the time spent together than the fish that are caught. To quote Mitchell, All in all a great way to spend Fathers Day with the best man I know, MY DAD! I know that the early morning rain on Fathers Day put a damper on a lot of planned activities for the day. Still, I think it worked out well for most Dads. At my house, I was able to sleep in and have bananas on my cereal as I looked forward to burgers and brats on the grill with my two adult kids and their families. Nanny, nanny, boo, boo, bananas!! A fishing report without at least one picture is, well, just a story. If youre taking pictures of your catch, send me an email and attach the picture. Youll get extra credit for sharing secret lures, baits and locations where you caught the fish. Please include the full names of the people in the picture. riverdancekeith@hotmail.com. Keith has been a recreational angler on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for over 50 years; he fishes weekly from his small boat during the season, and spends his free time supporting local conservation organizations.

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I was doing some research this morning to find information about a superstition among Charter Captains, watermen, and most any knowledgeable anglers about the bad luck of having bananas aboard any boat. I was considering an article about the subject. As usual, between research and actual article writing, I took a break to make a small pot of coffee just six cups. I placed the coffee grounds in the filter basket of my Mr. Coffee brewer and poured in six cups of clean cold water. Oddly, it didnt fill the coffee maker to the required line, so I added more. Still it wasnt enough. Then I noticed that there was water all over the counter! I grabbed the coffee maker and held it up as the remaining six cups poured out the bottom of the machine. This coffee maker is new only a couple of months old. Could this be a result of the banana research that I was doing? Like any mechanically-minded man, I took the coffee pot apart. Inexplicably, one of the hoses connecting the reservoir to the heating element was not connected. How did that happen? I put the hose back in place, reassembled the coffee maker and

Bill and Mitchell Goddard with their Father's Day catch.

made six cups of coffee while I cleaned up the wet mess all over my wifes kitchen, cursing bananas with every drop of water that I sopped up. I remembered a recent crabbing trip when one of the crew had a banana. Aware of the superstition, we just told the guy to get rid of the banana, but he didnt do that right away. Crabbing

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