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Tyler Brett Mattingly, 17, had dreams of becoming a St. Marys County Sheriffs deputy one day, but that dream was cut tragically short when he was killed in a traffic crash in Park Hall last week.
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Broadband Project Set to Start
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer During the next several months, contractors will be working to install fiber optic cables under the roadways in Leonardtown as the next step in the One Maryland Broadband Network project that will connect schools, libraries and other government buildings. The communications project means state contractors with the Department of Information Technology (DOIT) will be making test pits along town roads and streets to ensure the project does not interfere with utilities delivery, said Town Administrator Laschelle McKay. About 100 test pits had been planned for Washington Street, and this was after we had the streetscape project finished, McKay told The County Times. McKay said the town immediately contacted DOIT and asked if they could work with them to avoid that plan, because the streetscape project had met many construction difficulties in the past and the town wanted to avoid any more problems. They were extremely cooperative, McKay said of DOIT. Within a week they had changed the route to down Lawrence Avenue instead of Washington Street. The most impact is going to be from the test pitting for utilities, she said. There will be two state teams on the project, starting on Route 4 and moving up to Washington Street and then another going south on Route 5 and turning down Lawrence Avenue. The work on Route 5 is set for nighttime from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., with the Lawrence Avenue project work going on during the daytime, she said. Mayor Dan Burris said residents should remember once work on Route 5 starts it is not to widen and improve the road but solely for the broadband network. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The County Times incorrectly labeled two pictures on Page 4 of the Aug. 9 edition in an article involving the St. Marys County Circuit Court judge race between sitting Circuit Court Judge David W. Densford and his challenger, Assistant States Attorney Joseph Stanalonis. The names were transposed on the photos. The error was made in layout. The correctly labeled photos are shown above.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Town officials announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has designated Leonardtown with its Veterans Day parade as a regional site for Veterans Day a particular honor that officials say the states Secretary of Veterans Affairs Edward Chow encouraged them to apply for. President Dwight D. Eisenhower designated a committee in 1954 to plan and promote Veterans Day celebrations around the country and designate certain ones for their excellence in celebrating veterans. He just felt it was worthy of designation, Town Administrator Laschelle McKay told The County Times about Chows request for their application to the program. McKay said Chow notified the town that they had won the designation last week. Leonardtowns Veterans Day parade is one of the best attended events in the county, with 3,000 people alone participating in the event with as many as 4,000 to 5,000 spectators lining the towns streets. The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, Lt. Governor Brown, and Governor OMalley are very pleased that
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Sheriffs Intern Mourned

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Tyler Brett Mattingly, 17, had dreams of becoming a St. Marys County Sheriffs deputy one day, but that dream was cut tragically short when he was killed in a traffic crash in Park Hall Aug. 11. Mattingly is mourned by the community but in the sheriffs office where he was well known and praised for his volunteer efforts he will be sorely missed, said Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron. Mattingly sent an e-mail to Cameron trying to find opportunities to volunteer at the sheriffs office and was given volunteer duties, including an assignment looking through historical records for the upcoming publication of a book detailing 375 years of the countys sheriffs office. He found evidence of other sheriffs that previously had been unknown, Cameron said, which means that there will likely be two books published on the offices history and not just one. Genealogists and even state-level historians checked his work for accuracy, Cameron said. He possessed wisdom beyond his years, Cameron said. This isnt typically the arena where you would find a 17-year-old. He excelled, I saw him blossom. Linda Reno, one of the historians who mentored Mattingly, said he was focused and disciplined, far more than is usually found in most teenagers, but that he was a little shy. Reno said she and others were able to help him come out of his shell during his internship. He was a boy and yet he was a man in so many ways, Reno said. He was very focused. All he wanted to be was a St. Marys County sheriffs deputy. Reno also praised Mattingly for his helpful attitude and attentiveness to whatever someone was trying to teach him. His technical skills with computers were also valuable, she said. He was a computer whiz, Reno said. You could give him any assignment and he was off to the races. At the end of his [summer] internship he didnt want to go. Cameron said that the honor guard from the sheriffs office will be his pallbearers at Mattinglys funeral because he was a member of the sheriffs office. He was a very, very bright guy, Cameron said. He was proud to be a member of the sheriffs office. According to police reports Mattingly lost control of the vehicle as he was traveling north Submitted Photos bound on Point Tyler Brett Mattingly Lookout Road on wet pavement and crossed the center line into the path of a 2007 Toyota Corolla operated by Lindsay Marie Lague, 20, of Lexington Park. Mattingly succumbed to his injuries on the scene, police said, and Lague along with passenger Michael Anthony Dillon, 21, of Lexington Park, were flown to Prince Georges Hospital Center with non-life threatening injuries. Police believe that speed and weather appear to be contributing factors in the crash. Anyone who may have witnessed this accident is asked to contact Cpl. Brian Connelly of the St Mary's County Sheriffs Office at 301475-4200 Ext. 9010. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer After about a year of trying unsuccessfully to get a bistro with alcohol sales approved in the same building as their grocery store on Hollywood Road, the McKay family finally got the votes they needed from the countys Alcohol Beverage Board to get a class B restaurant liquor license. Thomas F. McKay, former county commissioner president, presented a new plan to the beverage board members that showed the dining area would operate along with the grocery store with an emphasis on prepared foods and expanded selection of wines and spirits and craft beers. It represents a change in the business model for the site, which has been a traditional community grocery store. The McKays have wanted to change the model to make it more competitive in the marketplace. The grocery industry is being challenged by the restaurant industry, McKay said of the changes to the store, which is set to open next month. McKay said the plan differs from the last one the board rejected, by reducing the entrances to the site to just one, with 90 percent of receipts expected to come from food sales and 10 percent from alcohol. When board chairman Moses Saldana asked what
would result if the plan did not work out, McKay responded by saying: Mr. Chairman, were going to make this work. Earlier this summer, board members rejected a plan to open a bistro next to to grocery operation because they said it would have two liquor establishments under one roof, and David Dent, president of the St. Marys Retail Beverage Association again tried to squash plans to re-brand the grocery store. This is the same premise it was denied two months ago, Dent said.
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Dent also owns a Tall Timbers grocery store that sells alcohol with an attached bar under the same roof. McKays lawyer Michael Davis said this application is substantially different from the last, because it is only a license class change, and does not involve a new issuance. The application met with unanimous approval of the board. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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President of Youth Football Team Served With Attempted Sex Offense Conviction
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Harold Irving Berg, Jr., who until recently served as the president of the Pax River Raiders youth football team, lead the football club even though he had been convicted more than a decade ago of attempted thirddegree sex offense, The County Times has learned. Several sources confirmed that Berg had served up until recently, stepping down from the presidency of the team and handing it over to the interim president Dave Burris. County officials have said that such youth sports leagues are required to provide a list of those who are coaches for background checks but those members of the league who are not coaches do not need to be on that list. Im satisfied that the county performed all of its obligations, said County Attorney George Sparling. County Commissioner Dan Morris said elected leaders should consider expanding the requirement for background checks from just coaches in youth sports leagues to all volunteers and officers associated with it. It would be a wise thing to do, Morris (R-Mechanicsville) said. I think we need to cover all the bases involving our children. Im for every blanket of protection for our children, he said. Berg said he never hid his record and did not get a background check because it was not required of him because he was not a coach. He said he is no longer serving in any official capacity with the Raiders and sacrificed his own time and money to make the program better. He said he stepped up to the presidency of the club because it was in danger of disbanding at the time. He said he has not been charged criminally since 2000 and is the target of a deliberate smear campaign by other competing youth football officials. I feel like Im a scapegoat here, Berg said. If I had known it would have been this much of an issue I never would have taken over the presidents position. Ive never coached, Ive never been interested in coaching. Im not on the field with any kids. Burris said that Berg stepped down from the presidency before Burris learned that he had a criminal record. He said he learned of Bergs record when an official from another local team brought it up in a meeting. The way in which that official brought it up in the meeting, in which Berg was not in attendance, resulted in that person being removed from their position on that team, Burris said. Burris called it a slander campaign. Burris said that all members who are involved in coaching or assisting coaches in football or cheerleading
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must go through background checks. He [Berg] was never a coach, Burris said. A former official with the Pax River Raiders who wished to remain anonymous said they were shocked to learn that Berg had a criminal record. They said that information was not widely known but had been rumored around the organization. Nobody knew, the source said. Thats not good. Court records from Charles County, where Berg got his 2000 conviction, show that his original charge was a third-degree sex offense but was amended to attempted third-degree sex offense on his indictment. Upon conviction he was sentenced to two years in prison but that sentence was suspended and Berg was put on three years of unsupervised probation. Berg is not on the states sex offender registry. Im not the person I was back in 1999, Berg said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Alex Panos Staff Writer Macaroni Kid website celebrated its second birthday and the kickoff of historic St. Marys Citys little explorers program by co-hosting a special colonial party in Historic St. Marys City on Wednesday. Children learned how to make colonial Photos By Alex Panos bubble wands using Noah Sherkow, 6, and brothers Benjamin, 7, and Alexander Hertzbach, fishnet and string, cre- 9, mold marbles out of clay. ate marbles made of filiate with St. Marys Macaroni Kid, the clay, play historic lawn games, participate in a museum-wide website is a free source aimed at publishscavenger hunt, colonial dancing and ing every event and activity designed for children in St. Marys County. even got to dress up in colonial garb. Reigert believes it was a perfect time Macaroni Momma reads to the children during storytime. They also were treated to story-time to utilize an on-going relationship with Public Programs for Historic St. Marys Nosek also called the event a winand a game of hide-and-seek with the Macaroni Momma, St. Marys Maca- Historic St. Marys City to partner for the City said they did everything they could win for both sides because it helps proto ensure Macaroni Kid hosted its birth- mote their upcoming little explorers hisroni Kids website publisher Carol Picon, theme birthdays past and present. It was a great opportunity to teach day bash at the first capital of Maryland. tory themed program for preschoolers. whose mission is to continue to promote kids colonial games, Reigert said. For more information or to view upWere very pleased to work with local family friendly events. Employees of St. Marys City and Macaroni Kid, Nosek said, on behalf of coming childrens events visit st.marys. Her main goal is to bring fun to families and neighbors of St. Marys volunteers dressed in colonial outfits and Historic St. Marys City which was host- macaronikid.com interacted with the children. ing the event for the first time. Between County, Picon said. Elizabeth Nosek, the Director of the two we have something special. alexpanos@countytimes.net According to Aimee Riegert, an af-
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schools. She added that Kidfest gives pre-Kindergarten age participants who do not atYoung models walked down the runway in Belk de- tend daycare a chance to socialize with partment store Saturday, modeling the latest trends in back- peers. to-school youth fashion during the semi-annual Kidfest. A lot of people came together here that After Belk employees directed kids to the latest fash- didnt know each other, White said. ions throughout the store, participants chose any clothing More than 300 Belk department stores items they desired right off the stores racks. held Kidfest 2012 throughout the country Store manager Judy White said the company-wide over the weekend. fashion show provides an outlet for local children to exKids and their parents traveled from all press their creative nature by selecting their own unique over St. Marys and Calvert counties to the outfits for the show. Kidfest promotes friendship in the Belk located in Wildewood Shopping Cencommunity, White explained, because it gives children an ter including Annalia Pucciarella, 10, Malopportunity to meet new people that may attend different lory Moore, 10 and Andrea Gerber, 9, from Our Lady Star of the Sea school in Solomons, and Gabrielle Moore, 14, and from St. Marys Ryken High School in Leonardtown. Vicki Cross, California Belks Sales Team Manager, said some of the models on Saturday were making their third or fourth Kidfest appearance. Belky the Bear, left, poses with the models after the show. They consistently look forBelk Kidfest will take place in the spring during the preward to it, Cross said. After the show, the models received goody- Easter spring show to model summer wear. Belk recruits bags full of items and games, and enjoyed a post- models by advertising, and reaching out to models who show party consisting of prizes and refreshments, have participated in past. Overall, White believes the 2012 fall edition of Kidfest as well as meet and greet with a clown and masran smoothly. cots Belky the Bear and the Chick-fil-A cow. It went well considering everyones ages, she said. Participants also received discounts of 15 percent off already on-sale items. alexpanos@countytimes.net The next Photos by Alex Panos Young models prepare to walk down the runway. By Alex Panos Staff Writer
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Park Hall Leading the Way

By Alex Panos Staff Writer According to Wood, the most important thing Park Hall Elementary staff hope the children take away from leader- From left to right, Mary Wild, Kyleigh Ball, Justus Sewel, Aiden Mimay, Donna Waldron Park Hall Elementary School held its first-ever Fifth ship camp, and demonstrate through their groups and writing in their reflection journal. Grade Leadership Camp last week to build and develop behavior during entire school year, is their Then on the camps final day, during a Situation Task personal confidence, problem-solving skills, collaborative understanding of the importance of building positive new reempowerment and the leadership skills of the schools oldest lationships with their peers and maintaining the friendships Action Result (STAR) role playing game, students were presented with difficult scenarios which they had to identify the students. they have already created. Mary Wood, Park Hall physical education instructor There are many responsibilities that come with each problems and then come up with the best solutions to resolve and leadership camp facilitator, said the teachers traditionally friendship, Wood explained, and the children are at an age it. According to Wood, 48 of the 95 to be fifth graders preach to the fifth graders the vitality of positive leadership, where staff can express to them the important role responsiturned out for the camp, and those that came seemed to be responsibility and respect they must display because they are bility plays in relationships with peers. the oldest age group in the school. Relationships come first, Wood said. Everything else eager to learn. They were all excited to come back today, Wood said But weve never before given them an opportunity to will fall into place. learn what that is, she said. Park Hall Elementary Principal Kathy Norton reiterated during day two of leadership camp. Everyone Ive talked to Wood says between focusing the importance of the students learn- has been really engaged. She also noticed their recall was very strong, and the on the new common core standards ing how to resolve issues on their own kids have all been sharing ideas in small groups with each othand daily time constraints during before they get a chance to escalate. the school year, it can be difficult to Were a family taking care of er, stepping-up to the challenge the teachers have presented. The end of camp was celebrated by having a pizza and find enough time to work with the one another, Norton said. fifth graders about being positive role Students worked on activities ice cream party on Wednesday afternoon to share and celmodels. including family building activities ebrate the new experiences each student encountered. Park Hall provided 17 hub bus stops to ensure even Leadership camp took time, be where they learned what they have fore the beginning of the school year, in common with fellow students and students that did not have access to transportation also got a to instruct the schools oldest students how to be, and what it means to be a chance to attend the camp, Norton said. Community members volunteered their time throughout how to find solutions, using key techrole model. niques, to problems that may arise A way of building community the three day event, participating in games and guiding group discussions during the camp. during the school year. in our school, said Wood. I am in awe of the commitment and leadership of each This way when they come into The students also learned school (next week) they will already through group activities how easily and every staff member at this school, Norton stated in a know what we expect and what their rumors can spread and the negative press release. They truly care about the students and want to make their futures bright and prosperous. roles can be, Wood said. Its an opaspects brought on by bullying. portunity for them to recognize their Each child then reflected on Zack Russel, left, and Richard Attaway, right, play their experiences in small discussion alexpanos@countytimes.net leadership position.
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reorganized the structure of immigration law. For that matter, it was the Naturalization Act of 1906 which first documented a legal requirement to learn English in order to become a naturalized citizen. As such, English has been the official language of the United States for 106 years. Multilingualism in the individual is a beautiful thing. On the other hand, lack of a common tongue in a society or nation is a recipe for disaster. The fastest way to fracture and divide is to take away the ability to communicate. U.S. law has recognized this fact since the beginning of the 20th century when the rate of immigration to this nation was at its peak. If English is not the official language of this nation, then we should abolish the century-old law codified in 8 CFR 312.1(a), and Id like to get a refund for the expenses I incurred when my Italian-born wife had to learn to read, write, and speak in English before she became a naturalized U.S. citizen. Mike McGinn California, MD
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Use of English is Proper

I must take umbrage with comments made by Capt. Larry Lutz, USN (Ret) in his Aug. 9 letter Proper Use of English. Capt. Lutz states: We have yet to formally establish English as the official language of the United States of America. That much is not new news to most of our citizens. What may be news is that English is the official language of this nation. If it werent, why would someone seeking to become a naturalized citizen be required by law to read, write, and speak in English? Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 312, Section 312.1(a) states that, no person shall be naturalized as a citizen of the United States upon his or her own application unless that person can demonstrate an understanding of the English language, including an ability to read, write, and speak words in ordinary usage in the English language. Why force someone to learn a language before becoming a naturalized citizen if that language is not the official language of the nation? That verbiage in 8 CFR 312.1(a) is virtually identical to the verbiage found in the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, an Act which collected an codified many existing provisions and
Obama Makes Jimmy Carter Look Like a Rhodes Scholar

In the Aug. 9 edition of The County Times there was a letter I could not resist responding to. It comes from a Calvin Brien of Lexington Park. Mr. Brien goes on to thank the president for saving him from having to pay for his healthcare. How nice. Mr. Brien, do you realize the president is on the road to ruining this country, fiscally and otherwise? He gave away $535 million in taxpayer dollars to Solyndra because he hates fossil fuels, well Solyndra thanked him (and the taxpayer) by going bankrupt. And what about the $830 billion stimulus? Well, that too has been an economic nightmare with reports of as much as 29 percent of the money going overseas, and most of the rest unaccountable for. The president also gave Brazil $2 billion to explore for and pump oil promising them we would be their best customer. He claimed he wanted shovel ready jobs only to veto the Keystone XL pipeline from Canada which would have not cost the U.S. taxpayer a dime and supplied 20,000 shovel ready jobs and approximately 100,000 spin off jobs such as tool and die makers, diners etc. As I said, he hates fossil fuel but he needs to realize we are stuck with it for the foreseeable future, until renewable and wind and solar become affordable. Did you know a U.S. aircraft carrier was found to be paying $26 a gallon for fuel that it could have bought for $3.40 per gallon? Of course the cheaper version was petroleum based. Also, why would a U.S. president bow to a Saudi king? Doesnt he realize the president of the U.S. bows to no foreign leader? That makes us look weak. Why would he stoop to going to France to beg for the Olympic games to be held in Chicago, isnt that beneath his job title? And why would it take 2 jumbo jets to do it? One left with the first lady, Oprah and Valerie Jarrett, and Obama leaves on Air Force One the very next day! I am certain Air Force One could have held them all very comfortably. He also loves to blame anything and everything on someone or something else, he bashed Bush for adding $4 trillion to the deficit in 8 years while he, himself added $5 trillion in 3 and1/2 years, of course he bashes Bush if he misses a putt. This man is the most thinned skinned leader I have ever seen, he makes Jimmy Carter look like a Rhodes scholar. But I am so glad he saved you from paying for your health insurance. If this man gets four more years you wont need health insurance because doctors and hospitals will be forced to go out of business, along with hundreds of other business (large and small) that he and his sorry excuse for an administration are micromanaging. There is much, much more I could add but the Times would run out of ink. Paul Lawrence California, MD
Judicial Committee Makes Itself Look Important

I might have known Marylands Democrat political machine would politicize the St. Marys County non-partisan judicial election. Governor OMalley thought it was settled when he appointed Democrat David Densford to the Circuit Court vacancy. But the county voters upset his plan by strongly supporting challenger Joseph Stanalonis, also a Democrat, in the April primary election. This set in motion a required non-partisan campaign for the judgeship to be resolved by the voters in November. Densford and Stanalonis have been vigorously campaigning for votes with signs, posters and speeches. Suddenly, a self-appointed private corporation Maryland Judicial Campaign Conduct Committee, Inc. with no official standing and responsible only to its own 20 or so members, has entered the fray siding Densford and accusing Stanalonis of violating standards known only to itself. The nebulous accusations include an assertion that Stanalonis deliberately misrepresented Densfords record as a judge and, in his campaign, used a photo of Densford wearing a Hawaiian shirt which was part of Densfords own campaign materials. Seems like the mighty Maryland Democrat Machine cant just get along even with each other! Tom Burke Hollywood, MD
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At this point in the presidential campaign the thing that surprises me the most is why it is as close as all the polls seem to indicate. I would think that everybody knows that President Obama inherited the George Bush recession, and in fact got us out of it. Sure, we still have some high unemployment numbers and problematic deficit numbers, but I thought everybody knew that the presidents implementation of the stimulus program put the brakes on the recession and is almost at the point where the U.S. Treasury will make a profit on it. I thought it was also clear that the president saved the automobile industry and about 2 million jobs associated with it (we dont build a lot of cars here, but you sure see a lot of new ones clogging the roads in St. Marys County). And it seems to me that were a lot better off with the Dodd-Frank Financial Regulation bill on the books. I think now Im a lot less likely to be taken for a ride by my bank, plus you dont hear much anymore about banks going bust. And I would have thought that the health care bill would have been a winner nationwide instead of a big question mark, since all three branches of government have upheld it and its already helping millions of Americans.
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Theres Just Something About Romney Not to Like

From the standpoint of the character and personality of the two men, Obama wins hands down. Theres just something about Romney not to like. So what is it that makes it seem so close at this stage of the campaign? I think its because Republicans are hungry, and that makes them mean, and that turns them into obstructionists. Perhaps not all of them, but certainly most of them in the Congress and in the state governments (i.e. Wisconsin). In the past two years or so, Republicans in the House of Representatives have blocked every measure that Obama has proposed that would even remotely bolster his standing in the nation, even when it was clear that a proposed measure would stimulate the economy or lower the unemployment rate. The Senate is simply more of the same; the Republican minority leader in the Senate has made no bones about his number one priority being the defeat of Obama, and the Senates antiquated rules give him exactly what he needs to further their obstructionist policy. So its no wonder the campaign seems to look so close. I think by the time we get through the debates in October, things will be a lot clearer and a lot less close. Mary Covey St. Inigoes, MD
Voters Deserve Judge With Integrity

The recent report released by the Maryland Judicial Campaign Conduct Committee, Inc. regarding complaints against Joseph Stanalonis in the ongoing campaign for Judge of the Circuit Court for St Marys County can be read in its entirety at www.mdjccc.org/pdfs/stanalonisdecision.pdf. After reading the newspaper stories, I located and read the report and took notice of three outstanding elements. Firstly, Mr. Stanalonis was not a participating candidate to this voluntary program, as he had not signed the candidate acknowledgement form in which he agrees to abide by MJCCC standards. Second, although 12 specific violations were complained, the committee dismissed six, and found violations of their standards of conduct in six instances. Third, the report details Mr. Stanalonis lack of responsibility in replying to their investigative inquiries by responding on his election campaign stationary without any signature. Furthermore, I read a great deal of noncooperation and obstruction in that report. The MDJCCC was established beginning in 2005 by Judge Bell of the Maryland Court of Appeals as an independent entity committed to maintaining respect for the uniqueness of the judicial office and to promote civility in the conduct of contested elections for Marylands circuit court judgeships. Judge Bell recognized the need to preserve the reputation of the judicial office for fairness and impartiality. In its statement of purpose, the MJCCC conducts itself with absolute neutrality as to the political issues and allows the voters to make their collective decision without partisan or political influence. I urge voters to read the report for themselves as I did and draw their own conclusions I challenge Mr. Stanalonis to sign the candidate acknowledgement form, take ownership of previous mistakes and start cleaning up his campaign. The voters of St Marys County deserve to survive this election with confidence in their elected judge. Capt Brady Bounds Lexington Park, MD
Hoyer Continues to Help Veterans

Veterans in St. Marys County, of which Im proud to say Im one, got some really good news last month on two fronts, thanks mostly to the efforts of our 5th District Congressman, Steny Hoyer. First, he helped secure a grant of $219,192 for the Three Oaks Center in Lexington Park. The grant will support approximately 192 veteran families who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. I dont know all of the details about how it will work, but with the Three Oaks Center up and successfully running, as it has been for years, it looks like this one will hit the ground running. Hoyer also worked through the Department of Veterans Affairs to secure for Charlotte Hall one of the 13 new community based outpatient clinics set to be opened in nine different states. Our facility has long been over capacity on the second floor of a leased 50-year-old building that cant handle the rising demand for services. When the new facility opens up some time next year, it will serve all of Southern Maryland, and will minimize the need for many veterans having to make long and expensive trips to D.C. or Baltimore for health care services. Congressman Hoyer has always been a strong advocate for our veterans and has worked tirelessly to ensure that they receive the resources and benefits they earned through their service. It no doubt helps that Hoyer is very senior in the House and in the Democratic leadership (with hope for a return to at least Majority Leader in the next Congress), but whatever the case, its great to have a St. Marys County resident in the House of Representatives who cares as much about veterans as Mr. Hoyer. Joe Taylor Loveville, MD
Show Me the Money

About Governor Romneys federal income taxes: I dont often agree with much of what conservative George F. Wills has to say, but I think he may have hit upon something concerning the controversy about Romneys refusal to release any more than his 2010 and 2011 returns. (So far, he has only released the 2010 return which is a real eye opener and has promised to release the 11 return when its ready). Wills comment is to the effect that Romneys reluctance leads to the impression that release of additional returns would reveal facts and figures more hurtful to Romney that not releasing them. Like what? Like maybe he paid little or no taxes in some of those past years. Which would really be an eye opener, especially considering his known multi-million dollar annual income, year after year. Thats pure guesswork, of course, but with all the talk about Bain Capital and megabucks stashed away in overseas banks, the speculation is going to continue. You would think that Romney might want to follow the example of his father, George, who ran for president in 1967: he released 12 years of his federal tax returns and set the precedent for this practice. The thing is, were electing a president, and that means finding out in advance about the candidates character and integrity. And I think that clearly ought to include the release of a goodly portion of his financial history, meaning in part his taxes. I dont believe I could vote or anyone without first having a good handle on the basic stuff, and so far Romney doesnt seem to want us to have it. Brenda Coates Lexington Park, MD
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American Flag is Not a Disposable Campaign Tool

I recently visited a friend in Southern Maryland and was delighted with the hospitality and friendliness I encountered, the beauty of the fields and rivers, and I very much enjoyed my stay. As I drove around St. Marys County, I was surprised and disturbed by the number of campaign billboard-type signs, most in favor of one or another political candidate. What disturbed me was the treatment of the American flag on some of those signs. I was raised to treat the American flag with respect at all times and, to that end, was taught what I thought were universal rules about the way American flags are displayed. American flags are to be displayed only from sunrise to sunset unless the flag is properly lighted during the hours of darkness. Furthermore, the American flag is not to be displayed when it is raining (unless it is properly lighted and is made of all-weather material). I have spoken with others about these matters and all have agreed that the American flag should be treated, at the very least, with this amount of respect. In these days when the celebration of patriotism is so important to the people of this great country, I assume that improper displays of the American flag are inadvertent and are not intended to show any disrespect. Again, I enjoyed my visit in Southern Maryland and hope to return soon. Kate B. Donahue Sarasota, Fla.
To The Editor
sex marriage and rolled out the welcome mat for an Islamist group who also opposes same sex marriage. I once scoffed at the notion that many of our elected officials have an anti-Christian agenda but I am starting to rethink that possibility. There is no way to justify tragedies as occurred in Colorado but I am also starting to understand how frustration can affect a persons judgment. I hope all those who beat their drum for their particular special cause look closer at those who claim to be their allies. The Churches found out that the politicians who they relied upon for some of their righteous causes were the same politicians who trampled on their legitimate rights. Others will find out that broadening eligibility for college funding for one group will shrink the pool of available funds for everyone notwithstanding who abides by the law. We all have enjoyed the benefits of pork barrel projects and social programs that looked so justifiable on paper but added to the national debt and put a millstone around all of our necks that will be painful to reconcile for us, our children and our grandchildren. Most of the politicians who championed these causes are, or will be, enjoying a lucrative retirement at taxpayers expense. History has a habit of repeating itself so I hope the electorate is smart enough to look at the complete picture and not view candidates just from the perspective of their personal pet peeve. To win the battle and lose the war is defeat not victory. Pearl Harbor was a great victory for Japan but it led to the demise of the Japanese Empire so we all need to be very careful in selecting who we vote for. David A. Ryan Hollywood, MD This letter is being reprinted because the first version incorrectly stated Eric Holder as the mayor of Chicago. The error was made in editing.
Dont Cram Your Rights Down My Throat

The recent Chick fil-A flap seems to be part of a trend. I can be a live and let live person as long as others leave me alone, but Im getting tired of some groups cramming their views down my throat as they exercise what they claim to be their rights and then try to demonize anyone who expresses a contrary opinion. I dont find it appetizing seeing anyone making-out in a public restaurant while I am eating my lunch whether they are homo or heterosexual. Im not a hunter but as far as I am concerned those who like the sport can hunt all they want as long as they obey the applicable laws. I do some boating and there are those who think watercraft adversely affect our waterways, but as long as I comply with the regulations I dont want them bugging me. I have pets and there are those who cant stand animals but as long as I obey the rules I dont want to hear demands for me to give up my furry friends. If anyone wants to own a firearm, thats fine with me as long as they obey the laws governing gun ownership and use. I dont think women should have the right to kill their babies but as long as the law permits it I have to tolerate it. I dont like my tax dollars being used for causes I dont support but the only effective recourse I have, without interfering with others, is to vote the pin-heads who allow it to happen out of office. I dont think anyone has the right to pick and choose what laws they want to follow and what laws they want to ignore but there are those who want to reward illegal behavior while law abiding folks cant get the same reward. There is one thing for certain, the preponderance of elected officials will be all things to all people to appease each of their constituencies even if one special interest is diametrically opposed to another. All they want is to preserve their own self-interest and get reelected. I had to laugh when Rahm Emanuel, a former high ranking cabinet member for President Obama and now mayor of Chicago, railed against the owner of Chick fil-A for opposing same
Americas No-Win War

America is engaged in a new full-scale war, one with a mission other than to protect and defend our beloved homeland. The battle is offensive in scope and its being waged on our own treasured soil as opposed to the real estate of anothers. Our combatants are all volunteers, with uniformity, yet without uniforms. The members respect rank structure and obey orders yet no specific oath or specialized training applies. Weaponry is not high tech and theres no need of specialized aircraft nor night vision goggles. Capable warfighters need only employ that which is inherent at birth and enhanced through life with its subtle improper influences. Regrettably, and to our hurt, God Almighty and his own are the mistakenly conceived adversary. Our nation, under liberal Democrat leadership, declared this war. The Holy Bible (Old and New Testaments) and believers of all persuasions are targeted to be despitefully contended with. If not war, why the chicken sandwich pronouncement, why the blasphemy, why the symbolic removal of Gods influence and his myriad blessings from our land. Well-funded and highly organized special interest groups under protective cover are busily at work. They threaten legal action at every turn seeking to eliminate His Ten Commandments along with those memorable sacrificial crosses and peaceful manger scenes. Godly fear and gratitude are pass as we live life as it becomes us naturally. The merciful Lord Jesus Christ has long been expelled from our schools and of late from essentially every public domain save when we as a people are under attack or duress. Now, we may have gone too far in our indifference and purposed rebellion. Rejecting Gods word, Democrat party leaders support and will continue to brazenly uplift same sex marriage and such will be platform criteria at their convention. Most anything goes nowadays and modern liberal leadership openly promotes casual sexual activity and heralds free distribution of divers birth control measures at taxpayer expense. Regarding birth choice, the life giver or little ones view matters not as the abortion control methods end is nowhere in sight. Truth is to be trifled with while Mother Earth worship is exhorted under the guise of green. God placed natural resource extractions are restricted if not banned via shunning oil and clean coal technology. Liberal elected representatives refute divine sustenance over His own created planet. Spiritually ignorant Democrat leaders are jeopardizing America, thus is it any wonder things are spiraling out of control. Wickedness prevails as absolute lunacy begets horrific violence along with the most horrendous increased incidents of missing and exploited children. Acts of God, i.e. drought engulfing 80 percent of the land, wildfires, floods, tornadoes, and unbearable heat are not getting our attention. Gas has doubled in price of late, food is already high and unemployment exceeds 8 percent. The God designed family unit is lampooned and ones own eternal consequences are of no concern. Under orders, theres no surrender, no retreat, we advance. No, elected Democrat party representatives are not entirely responsible for conditions. Yet, with their wanton antagonistic agenda and cover from beholden media the country continues evolving from bad to worse. With fresh leadership and Gods help our nation can reclaim its former greatness, economically and otherwise. So, America under God or no, the selection of your governments representatives reveals your decision and your desired consequences. Chester Seaborn Mechanicsville, MD
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By Alex Panos Staff Writer Secretary of the U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club, Jethro, said the clubs annual Poker Run has raised over $5,000 in the past and, generally speaking, he expects a similar figure from this years run, held Saturday.
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Annual Poker Run Aids Veterans

During the last 10 years, Jethro said he has learned most residents at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home get their basic necessities from state funds, especially if the individuals do not have family to support them. All proceeds from the Poker Run go toward helping raise funds for simple items such as socks, baseball caps
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and toothpaste that most people take for granted. Due to budget cuts all the little personal items have been cut out for these freedom fighters, with no one to sponsor them, they go without, a promotional flyer read. We put the money toward what the veterans need, said Jethro, who declined to provide his full name. The veterans motor cycle club receives a wish list from staff members at the home to ensure they purchase the specific items the veterans are lacking. The participants traveled, most of them via motorcycle, from stop-to-stop collecting one card at a time. They were given a map of five places to visit during the day in order to form their poker hand. Then riders got a chance at the last stop, Hughesville American Legion, to trade-out their hand and try to obtain better cards. Participants registered for the poker run by making a donation to the home, and were awarded $500 for best hand, $250 for second, $150 for third and $100 for worst-hand. Jethro told The County Times that 136 people signed-up and completed the run, and many community members
made generous contributions and donations throughout the day as well. It was a fantastic turnout, Jethro said, despite mentioning that some riders chose not to take part because of the uncertain weather. Popular Southern Maryland bands Hydra FX and Sam Grow Band donated their time and efforts to the cause, performing entirely for charity during the post-run party. Jethro believes people enjoyed the bands, but were really touched by the initiative to help the veterans of Southern Maryland. He noticed how impressed everyone was with the community involvement, adding that he probably spoke with about 80 percent of all that attended the event. By in large, the comments were a big thank you for putting it together and trying to help from everybody, Jethro said. A lot of relatives were very appreciative. Anyone interested in donating money or items to the home should contact sandmanusmv@gmail.com or jethro_ usmvmc@yahoo.com. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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Indictment issued for prescription fraud
Victoria Gardiner, 45, of Leonardtown was indicted for her role in a major prescription drug fraud investigation. The fraud began in December 2011 and covered at least three counties, police alleged. Numerous fraudulent prescriptions were passed in Charles, St. Marys and Calvert counties. The total street value of the prescription drugs fraudulently obtained is nearly $85,000. This fraud scheme included insurance fraud, police said. St. Marys County Vice/Narcotics division is working with investigators from the neighboring jurisdictions in an attempt to identify all of the passed prescriptions. Gardiner is currently released pending trial. Thomas Wayne Hamilton, 24 of Charlotte Hall, was charged with possession of oxycodone with the intent to distribute, and conspiracy to distribute oxycodone, police reported. Hamilton was charged for his role in a fraud and distribution network that is alleged to have illegally obtained more than 3,800 pills with a street value of $107,000.
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer County detectives are seeking the publics help in finding the suspect that robbed the Papa Johns pizza deliver franchise in Hollywood late last month. The Bureau of Criminal Investigations released details of the robbery Tuesday. According to investigators the suspect entered the store July 27 between 10:30 and 11 p.m., produced a weapon and fled the store with an undisclosed amount of money. Detectives are seeking any information from the public to identify the suspect or suspects involved in the robbery. Anyone with information can call Det. Cpl. Robert C. Merritt at 301475-4200 at extension 9042, or they can call Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 or text your tips to CRIMES (274637). Persons who provide information could be eligible for a $1,000 reward. The same store was robbed last summer as well. Officers responded to the store June 29, 2011 to reports that a suspect had entered with a handgun and also demanded money. The employee complied and the man fled to a waiting getaway vehicle, police reported. The following month police arrested two men, Steven Garner of St. Leonard and Robert Morris of Huntingtown, for the alleged robbery. Court records show that Garner was convicted of conspiracy to commit armed robbery but Morris entered an Alford plea that resulted in conviction for conspiracy to commit armed robbery. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Woman charged in knife attack

On Aug. 8, deputies responded to a residence in St. Inigoes for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed Carol Cecelia Clinton, 59, of St. Inigoes was engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim that escalated into a physical assault when Clinton allegedly cut the victims hand with a knife. Clinton also struck the victim in the face with a bottle, police alleged. Clinton was arrested and charged with first- and second-degree assault.
Man charged with store theft

On Aug. 8, Cpl. Kirkner responded to the Best Buy Store in California for a report of a theft. Store employees reported observing William Joseph McCurry, 20, of St. Leonard, remove merchandise from the store shelf, conceal the items on his person and walk past all points of purchase, attempting to exit the store without paying for the items, police alleged. McCurry was detained by the employees. McCurry was arrested and charged with theft less than $1,000.
Man charged with pot possession

On Aug. 9, at approximately 1:30 a.m. Deputy Foor was in the area of Beachville Road in St. Inigoes when he observed a suspicious vehicle parked and occupied in the back parking lot. Foor investigated and found Ronnie Aaron Gatton, 24, of Mechanicsville, in the vehicle. As Foor was speaking with Gatton he smelled an odor of burnt marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Further investigation revealed suspected marijuana in the center console, police alleged. Gatton was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana.
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Two charged with contraband smuggling

St. Marys County Sheriffs Vice/Narcotics detectives say they received information that prescription medication was going to be smuggled into the St. Marys County Detention Center. Detectives worked with correctional staff and determined inmate Courtney Marie Tippett, 20, and Kevin Russell Bryant, 20, of Lexington Park were conspiring to smuggle prescription medication into the detention center, police say. Bryant arrived at the detention center with another suspect, Jesse Albert Humphries, 59, of Lexington Park, and approached the building, specifically the area Tippett was housed, and was taken into custody. Prescription medication was recovered from his person, police say. Bryant was charged with trespassing, conspiracy to deliver contraband into a place of confinement and drug possession. Tippett, who police allege was the driving force behind the drug transaction, was charged with conspiracy to deliver contraband. Humphries was charged with trespassing. All suspects face additional charges pending a States Attorneys Office review, police said.
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Dennis Martin Evans, 44, of Piney Point, was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of cocaine after items were recovered during the execution of a search and seizure warrant on his St. George Island home, police alleged. Additional charges are pending a review with the states attorney.
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I dont want you to be their friend, I want you to be their guider, their First year teachers of the St. Marys teacher Martirano said. County Public School System from homeDo not bleed into an area grown in the county to overseas from Japan of friending your kids. Martirano finished his orientation for the new teachers by leading the new teacher oath, and swore them in as St. Marys County instructors. Board of Education President Sal Raspa, who SPRING VALLEY was introduced as a school system legend, called the APARTMENTS St. Marys County Public School System the number one school system in the state, claiming it to have the best teachers, staff and superintendent in Maryland. By the end of the year, you will believe these are the best teachers in No Application Fee** the state, Raspa told the 2 BDRM audience. 1 County Commis$799.0 BA 0 sioner President Jack Rus2 BDRM sell said he would not call 2 $838.0 BA the school system the best, Photo By Frank Marquart Income 0 because then you have 3 BDRM Restrictions Apply nothing to strive for, but Rheamia Burns, with Leonardtown Middle School, is greeted by Me$1020.2 BA did thank the teachers for gan Miller. 00 joining one of the premier Individual improvement plan based on last years numsystems. bers while taking into consideration new Wall to Wall Carpeting Be yourselves, he said. Do not initiatives, such as the state-wide imple Kitchen with Breakfast Bar check your personality at the door. mentation of Common Core Standards. Dishwasher & Garbage Disposal He explained during his 25-year caShe is also finalizing the schools budreer as a teacher, he used to tell his class his get from the Title 1 funds supplemental Balcony/Patio mother named him after a dog in order to government funding to schools in areas Fireplace lighten the mood in the classroom and help of higher poverty and has to make final Sparkling the kids find their comfort zone. decisions, using input from teachers and Swimming Pools The kids need someone to relate to, parents. said Russell. 3 Bedrooms 2 Bath starting at We really do consider input from parHe also related teaching to fishing, ents, Fowler said, because we want to help $1020.00* saying that you have to keep changing the parents become more connected, involved *select units move in within 30 days bait until you hook them. By making learn- and help them understand. Photo By ing fun, he said, they will eat out of your In Lexington Park Elementary, many 301-863-2239 Alex Panos hand. 46533 Valley Court Lexington Park, MD 20653 While new teachers attempt to disspringleasing@hrehllc.com Rita Hawkins adds tennis balls to the desks in her Photo By cover how to make the students eat out second grade classroom. Alex Panos of their hand, returning teachers will also have challenges, especially in focusing materials toward the new Common Core Standards. According to Lexington Park Elementary Principal Susan Fowler, 50 percent of teacher evaluations this year will be based on student performance in relation to the new expectations of the common core. All teachers will be participating in professional development courses to help them understand their accountability, Fowler said. August 18th 2012 10 am to 1 pm Fowler believes her schedule the week before the students return is quite similar to 24620 Three Notch Road Suite 101 other principals around the county. Hollywood, MD 20636 301-373-6330 While she continues to interview applicants for the final vacant position at admin@thehouseofdance.org Lexington Park Elementary, she has many administrative duties to complete as well. Fowler must complete the student handbook, update, revise and review the Courtney Qualley prepares for the first day of previous years data and develop a school school on Wednesday.
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traveled to the Forest Center for Technology earlier this week to attend a three-day new teacher orientation. Superintendent Michael Martirano urged the newest acquisitions, numbering 102 since October, to focus and discover within themselves about why they decided to become teachers in St. Marys County adding that he is not impressed by titles but rather by those who work on behalf of the kids. Theres an SMCPS way of doing business, Martirano said. In order to be an effective instructor, he continued, the children must feel their teacher likes them, and believes in them as well as their ability to learn. In order to teach a child well, you must know a child well, he said. But there are limitations, as he advised the new teachers not to friend any of their students on Facebook, or interact with them on any other social network.
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teachers are facing new situations. Teachers have been coming in all week to set up their rooms ahead of time so they can decorate the classrooms leisurely, Fowler explained, and be thoughtful in room arrangement from an instructional perspective. Rita Hawkins is a seven-year first grade teaching veteran, but this fall will begin her rookie year as a second grade teacher. My expectations are higher, Hawkins said. Theyll come in and be able to start right off writing. She also expects more group discussions. Im going to facilitate more (this year), Hawkins said, explaining that she will ask more questions to initiate class discussions. She will continue to use singing to get the attention of her students, a technique which has proven successful to her in the past with first graders, but will now also teach her more understanding second grade students more character building and etiquette this year. Hawkins said she will be teaching the children bathroom manners because she no longer has a bathroom in her classroom. In fact, her entire room is a lot smaller, so she is bracing for the physical changes and possibly throwing out some unnecessary decorations. Many teachers at Lexington Park El-
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ementary are preparing for physical adjustments to new classrooms due to the addition of a pre-kindergarten classroom but some are focusing on making improvements in teaching strategies. Third grade teacher Courtney Qualley will continue to incorporate techniques she began implementing last year, after all third grade teachers received instruction from a learning specialist, such as a literacy folder to make it easier for the children to respond after reading.
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She also is making an improvement to her speed dial partners, system by limiting the number of work partners each student will have to just five she believes this change will make the system more personal and less confusing this year. Overall, Qualley is excited for the school year to begin. Im looking forward to a new group of kids, challenges and adventures, Qualley said. First grade instructor Kara Day will certainly be having a new adventure. The expecting-mother, due before the end of August, has been coming in the last two weeks to prepare three weeks of lesson plans for her long-term substitute teacher. Day is using word-family charts, set up around her room, with pictures to go along with word sounds to help the children learn. The word-family posters are more visual, Day said, adding how prepared she needs to be because the Common Core Standards have set the bar higher this year. She has made all her copies, pulled all the books she needed and met with the entire first grade team to make sure everyone is on the same page in order to Stay ahead of the game. Everything is ready to go, she said. In all, from teachers ready to go in the classroom to the school systems administrative staff, everyone is prepared for the children to return to school Aug. 22. Jeff Maher, the Executive Director of Teaching, Learning and Professional De-
County Commissioner President Jack Russell encouraged the audience to be themselves with the kids.
velopment said he is thrilled to be welcoming everyone back, and compared the students journey to the recently concluded Olympic games. We take students through a long 13 year journey with us, he said. In the end, they graduate and win gold with us. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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Robert Bowie, 72
R o b e r t Bowie passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 28, 2012. Robert was born in Pisgah, MD to the late Richard N. Bowie and Jennie Bowie. He is survived by his dedicated wife of 38 years, Carolyn Bowie. After leaving high school, Robert attended trade school to become a barber. He also worked in custodial services as a janitor. Friends united with the family for a viewing on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at the Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home Chapel, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD. Entombment followed at Trinity Memorial Gardens Cemetery & Mausoleum, Waldorf, MD.
Vernard Harden, 71
Ve r n a r d Roscoe Harden, age 71, of Dameron, MD died August 8, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Leonardtow n, Maryland. V e r nard, who was also known as Vern or Bootsie by his family and friends, was born September 13, 1940 in Staunton, Virginia to the late John Otis Harden and Sedonia Leech Harden. Vernard is a 1961 graduate of Morgan State College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. In August 1963, he married the love of his life, Jacqueline A. Cottom in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. They celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on August 3, 2012. They resided in Staunton and Charlottesville, Virginia for a few years before settling in St. Marys County in 1967. In 1968, he received a Data Processing Certificate from the University of Virginia. He was employed at the Computer Services Directorate on the Patuxent River Naval Air Station with the Naval Air Systems Command and Naval Aviation Logistics Command as a computer systems specialist until 1991. He continued his career as a computer systems analyst for FDIC-Resolution Trust Corporation, in Washington, D.C. In 2001, he retired after more than 35 years of federal government service. After retirement, he worked for Lowes Home Improvement Warehouse in California, Maryland in the Kitchen Design Center. Vernard truly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His hobbies included photography, playing the trumpet and piano, riding his bike, fishing, golfing, cooking on the grill during family events, playing chess, and singing in the St. Peter Claver Gospel Choir and the St. Peter Claver Mens Choir. He put the carpentry skills that he learned from his father to good use at home and church. He often built and fixed things for family and friends. He also enjoyed researching and putting together his family tree. He was proud of his accomplishment of locating 500 family members and creating a website that the ancestors of his family could access. Vernard also enjoyed being an active member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. His church family was extremely important to him and he loved the Lord. He assisted with various church and community activities. They included serving as a member of the St. Peter Claver Museum Committee, helping the Knights of St. Jerome with Lenten Dinners, serving as the coordinator of the Chess Sphinxes with the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Village, being a member of the NAACP and taking an active role on the campaign team to elect Elfreda Mathis for Commissioner. Vernard was also a very proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He was initiated into the fraternity at Morgan State College in 1959. In July 2009, he became a charter member of the Leonardtown-Prince Frederick Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. where he was presented with an honorary award in celebration of 50 years in length of service. It was one of his and the familys most memorable moments. In addition to his wife, Jacqueline A.
Violet Fletcher, 85
Violet Frances Fletcher died on August 6, 2012 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Born on June 4, 1927, in Leonardtown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Charles Wathen and the late Mary Alma Abell Wathen. She was the wife of Evans Milton Fletcher, whom she married on December 23, 1948. After graduating from Margaret Brent High School in 1944 she worked at the A & P Grocery store in Leonardtown, MD. She became a full time homemaker after her marriage. Later she worked at the Minitee Manufacturing, retiring in 2002 after 24 years of dedicated service. She was an excellent cook and baker and was known for her fried chicken. She enjoyed fixing family dinners on Sundays and holidays when her health allowed. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Joseph C. Wathen II, two brother in laws, and a sister in law. She is survived by her husband, her son James Evans Fletcher, and his wife, Gail of Leonardtown, MD., her grandson, Jason Ryan Fletcher and his wife Page of Compton, MD., and two great granddaughters September Marie and Adelaide Brooke Fletcher, all of whom reside in St. Marys County, nieces, nephews, brothers, and sisters in laws, and special friends, George and Jean Nelson, and her caregiver, Casey. The family received friends on Friday, August 10, 2012 with prayers recited in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, August 11, 2012 with Father John Dakes officiating in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, MD. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were George Nelson, Jason Fletcher, Earl Lumpkins, Peter Curry, Carl Guy, and Joseph (Buddy) Wathen, II. Honorary pallbearers were Robert (Bobby) Wathen, Page Fletcher, and Casey. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD 20650
Harden, Vernard is survived by the following: his five daughters, including Jocelyn Wimbush (Wayne) of White Plains, MD; Sonia Greene (Darrell) of Upper Marlboro, MD; Vanessa Harden of Waldorf, MD; Celeste Fenwick (Robert) of Ashburn, VA; and Jalisa Harden of Dameron, MD; his twelve grandchildren, including Justine Murray, Charles Graham II, Duwan Wimbush, Daisha Wimbush, Myles Greene, Gabrielle Greene, Janessa Harden, Vernon Harden, Jalante Hall, Dominic Harden, Christopher Fenwick, Jenny Fenwick; his two greatgrandchildren including Dexter Street, Jr. and Damari Harden; his brother, John Harden (Dorothy) of Upper Marlboro, MD; his sister Shirley Vaughn of Staunton, VA; and his close extended family members, including Vincent Biscoe (godfather), Joy Rothwell, Jim Hill (best friend), Steve and Dr. Francine Hawkins, Loretta Dove, and a host of sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. Vernard was preceded in death by his first-born daughter Jacqueline Harden, his parents John Otis Harden and Sedonia Leech Harden, his in-laws Harold DeWolfe Cottom and Edna Owens Cottom, brother-in-law Eugene Vaughn Sr., and a close extended family member, Dexter Street, Sr. The family will receive friends for Vernards Life Celebration on Friday, August 17, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 16922 St. Peter Claver Road, St. Inigoes, MD 20684. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Peter Claver Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Members of the Leonardtown-Prince Frederick Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. As an expression of sympathy, flowers & cards are both welcome. Flowers may be sent to: St. Peter Claver Catholic Church 16922 Saint Peter Claver Rd, Saint Inigoes, MD 20684 Cards may be mailed to: The Harden Family 17233 Three Notch Rd. P.O. Box 17 Dameron, MD 20628
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Crabtree officiating. Pallbearers will be Members of the St. Marys County Sheriffs Honor Guard. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Cindy Allen, Grace Grady, Carol Moody, Linda Reno, Reuben Graves, and Donald Thomas. Contributions may be made to the St. Marys County Historical Society, P.O. Box 212 Tudor Hall Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Mary Medley, 87
On Monday, August 6, 2012, Mary Christine Medley, 87 of Mechanicsville, MD., better known to family and friends as Mrs. Christine or Chrissy, departed her earthly home to occupy her resting place in glory. Chrissy was born on May 18, 1925 to the late Mary Louise Holt and George R. Thomas in Morganza, Maryland. She met and married James Leroy Medley in 1945. From that union four children were born George, Geraldine, Lorraine, and Lionel. She attended St. Josephs Catholic School, and graduated from Banneker High School. She went on to further her education at Cardozia Vocational Technical Institute in Washington DC. Chrissy worked at the Naval Air Station in Patuxent River, Genes Sportswear, the Navy Yard, and at the Hartman building transporting and assisting the elderly, which she did for many years. She was the first African American in St. Marys County to read parking meters and issue parking tickets in Leonardtown square and at the county courthouse. She was also the co-owner and operator of Medleys Inn, better known as The Shop. After retirement, she looked forward to her trips to Atlantic City and bowling until she was no longer able to travel. She loved spending time with her family, enjoying good food, laughing, and telling stories from the past. She also enjoyed playing pokeno, pitch, and bingo (she won all the time). She was a devoted Redskins fan to the very end. She had a very loving spirit and once you met her you couldnt help but love her. She leaves to cherish her memories her children George Rudy Medley (Elizabeth), Geraldine June (Sylvester), and Lorraine Kennedy (Howard). She is survived by a sister-in-law Elizabeth Thomas; God child Joseph N. Holt; and a faithful girlfriend Frances; nine grandchildren, Melvin Jones, Stephanie Medley, George Medley (Theresa), Lynn Medley-Bush, Gizelle Young (Greg), Gary Kennedy, Lewis Medley (Joy), Dion Kennedy, and Jay Medley; 18 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends. Chrissy was predeceased by her husband, James Leroy Medley, son James Lionel Medley, Brother Raymond Thomas, and grandson Wesley Bush. Visitation was on Saturday, August 11, 2012 with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Josephs Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Road, Morganza, MD. Interment followed at St. Josephs Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, MD.
Tyler Mattingly, 17
Tyler Brett Mattingly, 17, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on August 11, 2012 in Park Hall, MD. Born on September 1, 1994 in Leonardtown, MD., he was the son of Teresa Chaplin and the late Troy Mattingly. Tyler is survived by his loving stepfather Del Chaplin whom he spent a lot of time working on his car and he was a mentor to Tyler. Tyler graduated from Great Mills High in 2012 and worked as a busboy at Lindas Caf. Tyler was also an intern for 14 months with the St. Marys County Sheriffs office and a volunteer for the St. Marys County Historical Society. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 5 p.m. 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 17, 2012 at 10 a.m. in the
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James Morgan, 74
J a m e s Lewis Morgan, 74, of Lexington Park, MD., departed this life to enter into the next, on August 13, 2012. James was a patient at the Washington Adventist Hospital in Tacoma Park, MD. After a lengthy illness, he was called home to be with the Lord where he shall suffer no more. James was born December 27, 1937 to the late Thomas Cornelius Morgan and RoseMary I in Valley Lee, MD. He was educated in one of the first schools in St. Marys County, Great Mills High SchoolNumber 1. Throughout his career, James was employed at Great Mills Trading Post, Recreation & Parks, Bob Chapman Construction and after 20 years of employment with the St. Marys County Public School System; he retired in 2009. Some of James hobbies were listening to Oldies & Goodies, watching wrestling and westerns, planting gardens, working on cars, oystering, and of course his faithful, grass cutting. Even though James had a lot of hobbies, his most enjoyable hobby was spending time with his grandchildren. James had a habit of chewing on a toothpick. If you thought you ever saw James without a toothpick in his mouth, you really didnt see him at all. James was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas & RoseMary I Morgan; two children, James Morgan II and Debra Lynn; two brothers, Thomas A. Morgan and Stevenson Morgan; two sisters, Lucy Mae Morgan and Arlene Beck Morgan. James is survived by and leaves to cherish his precious memories his wife, Rebecca; seven children, Brenda (Eddie), Frances (Tina), Ronald & Ronnie, Robert (Keisha), Stephen (Wendy), and Michelle; six brothers, Robert E. Sr. (Nicole), Charles E., Bobby E, Charles Gladden Jr. (Louise), Joseph K. Calvin (Francine), and Eric Morgan; five sisters, RoseMary II, Sadie, Frances E., Julia, Mary Agnes and a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews. James will forever be missed, mostly by his loving wife Rebecca of 42 years, his children, family and friends. Family and friends will unite on Friday, August 17, 2012 at 9 a.m. until funeral service at 10 a.m. at St. Georges Catholic Church, 19199 St. Georges Church Road, Valley Lee, MD. Interment immediately following at St. Georges Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, MD.
Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, with Father John Mattingly officiating in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home. Interment followed in St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery, Leonardtown, MD. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association National Capital Area Chapter 513 E. Charles Street, P.O. Box 1889 La Plata, MD 20646.
Richard Roys, 74
Richard Rich Allan Roys, 74, of Lexington Park, MD died on April 19, 2012 in Callaway, MD surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 29, 1937 in Santa Ana, California, he was the son of the late Norman R. and Faye Irene Harrington Roys. Mr. Roys was the loving husband of Diane L. Roys whom he married on April 26, 1969 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Mr. Roys is survived by his children: Chris Roys (Michelle) of Greensboro, NC, Jeff Roys (Jennifer) of Battletown, KY, 6 grandchildren: Nicholas, Conner, Dylan, Olivia, Brody, and Gracie Roys. Richard is preceded in death by his brothers: Ronnie and Jimmy Roys. Mr. Roys served in the United States Navy for 20 years retiring in 1978. While serving in the United States Navy, he worked as a photographer and moved to St. Marys County in 1975. The family received friends on April 24, 2012 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service followed with Rev. Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment was held on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Marys P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
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Lonnie Patton, 88
Lonnie H. (Jimmy) Patton, 88 of Valley Lee, Died peacefully on August 12, 2012 surrounded by family and friends at Medstar St. Marys Hospital. He was born July 8, 1924 in Wythe County, VA to the late John Columbus and Pearl Taylor Patton. Mr. Patton is survived by his wife of 55 years, Anne M. Patton, and his five children: Denny (Vonnie) of Maddox, MD, Ann Sissy Shotwell (Dave) of California, MD, Ronnie (Kitty) of Clements, MD, Chris (Joyce) of Valley Lee, MD, and Rosie Bates (Bill) of Leonardtown, MD. In addition, he will be greatly missed by his 12 grandchildren: Marsha Wentworth (Howard), David Hewitt (Christina), Cathy Russell (Scott), Chuck Patton, Laura Patton, James Patton, Sean Patton, Andrew Patton (PFC, US Army), Jonathan Shotwell, Ryan Patton, Nicholas Shotwell, and Jessica Lynch. Mr. Patton is also loved by his 7 great-grandchildren: Justin and Brandon Wentworth, Caleb and Chase Hewitt, Grace Patton, Justin Kolbe and Raven Patton-Mason: sister-in-laws: Agnes Lang, Elaine Wheeler, Marguerite Wheeler, and Delores Wheeler, along with numerous other family and friends. Mr. Patton retired from Dobry Construction Company in 1990, but he continued to be active throughout his retirement. His favorite activities were watching the Baltimore Orioles, WWE (wrestling), horseshoes, woodworking, gardening, fishing, telling stories, and carrying on with (instigating) the grandkids. He mostly enjoyed being with loved ones, especially his best fourlegged friend, Molly. He led a simple yet fulfilled life, never asking for much, while enduring great hardships, working tirelessly, and bringing smiles and laughter to everyone he met. The family received friends on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 with prayers recited by Deacon George LHeureux in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 10 a.m. in St. Georges Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD with Monsignor Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Mr. Pattons grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters and his friends Lenny Hubbell, Donald Lynch, and Eddie Slade.
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Angela Palmer, 70
Angela Clare Palmer, 70, of Leonardtown, MD passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 7, 2012 in Millersville, MD. Born on December 6, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Columbus W. and Mary Alice Drury Palmer. Angela is survived by her sisters Deborah Lee St. Clair of Piney Point, MD, and Mary Windsor of Sunol, CA. The family received friends on Monday, August 13, 2012 with prayers recited in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home,
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Pauline Sullivan, 73
On August 13, 2012 Pauline L. Sullivan, 73 of Hughesville, MD, passed away at Civista Hospital with her family by her side. Pauline was born on January 23, 1939. Pauline will always be remembered for her caring and strength. She is survived by her sons Billy and Grant, her sister Debbie Wells and daughter in laws Bonnie and Janice. Visitation will be on Friday, August 17, 2012 from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Waldorf, MD. Interment following at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD.
Pearl Wilson, 82
Pearl Ruth Wilson, 82 of Lexington Park, MD died August 8, 2012 at George Washington University Hospital. Born July 19, 1930 in Leom i nster, MA she was the daughter of the late Harold Muir and Florence (Kennedy) Muir. She was the youngest of six children. Pearl attended school in Leominster
and after graduation moved to Washington, DC with her sister Evelyn to start her career. She met her future husband Guy and married on May 3, 1952. They then moved to St. Marys County and started their family. Between 1953 and 1967, Pearl and Guy had four sons, Wayne, John, Brian, and Scott and a daughter, Jayne. During these years she was also employed at the Naval Air Test Center Weapons Systems Test Division at Patuxent River as the Central Office Manager. After a long career with the Navy, Pearl received a promotion and commuted to Washington, DC working at the Department of Housing and Urban Development where she retired from federal service. Ever energetic, Pearl went back to work as an Executive Assistant at Bendix/Allied Signal for several years. For the past 20 years, Pearl and Guy enjoyed their retirement years living in New Hampshire and St. Marys County. Pearl never knew a stranger and had many friends in both locations. She loved walking, shopping, traveling, yard work and spending time with Guy, their children and spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She made sure that all of her children were brought up with great religious and family values and encouraged and supported them to strive for success in their chosen paths. Until the end, Pearl stayed connected to all her siblings and her many nieces and nephews. Some of the familys fondest memories are camping vacations and long, long, drives to Massachusetts where many summers were spent in Pearls childhood home. She always made holidays and birthdays and anniversaries a special time for everyone. Pearl was famous for having her husband, Guy, wait in the car while she ran into the store to get just a
few things and then would come out an hour later with only a few things but she had talked to everyone!!! Pearl sister, wife, mother, aunt, godmother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend will be missed by all. Our lives have been forever enriched by her. Pearl is survived by her husband, Guy Wilson; children, Wayne A. Wilson (Cindy) of St. Marys City, MD, Jayne L. LaForge (Ray) of Ellicott City, MD, John M. Wilson (Ellen) of Leonardtown, MD, Brian J. Wilson (Cher) of Hollywood, MD, and Scott A. Wilson (Amy) of Ellicott City, MD; nine grandchildren, Chris LaForge, Bryan LaForge, and Ryan LaForge, Paul Wilson, Dylan Wilson, Camryn Wilson, Ryan Caruso-Wilson, John Wilson, Jr. and Lauryn King; great grandchildren, Gavin LaForge, Aubree Wilson, Olivia Wilson, and Emilia Wilson; siblings, Gladys Roache of Billerica, MA, Alfred Muir of Los Angeles, CA, and Herbert Muir of Leominster, MA. In addition to her parents, Pearl was preceded in death by her siblings, Evelyn Suprenard and John Muir. Family received friends for Pearls Life Celebration on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers were recited by Deacon Ammon Ripple. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Andrew Morkunas on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Interment will follow in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N, Bldg A, Gambrills, MD 21054. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Mary Yowell, 61
M a r y Magruder Yowell, 61, of Leonardtown, MD died while surrounded by her family on August 1, 2012. Mary was born on January 15, 1951 in Wa s h i n g t o n , D.C. to the late Elsie Leigh (Walker) and Mercer Hampton Magruder, Jr. Mary loved to travel, especially to the Caribbean. She loved the people, beaches, sounds, sights and smells. But her favorite destination of all was always home, surrounded by her children and grandchildren who brought light to her life. She is survived by her children, William Trey Bruce Yowell III (Tanya) of Leonardtown, MD; Joshua Magruder Yowell (Erika) of Lexington Park, MD; and Amanda Brooke Yowell of Leonardtown, MD; her grandchildren, William Brody Yowell, Maya Isabella Savinon, Grayson Jordan Yowell and Grant Joshua Yowell; her sister, Sandra Aeh (Richard) of Ohio and brother Mercer Mack Magruder of Eastern Shore, MD. In addition to her parents, Mary was pre-deceased by her brother, Pendelton Magruder. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mary may be directed to Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.
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Self-Made Stylist Running Full-Service Salon

By Alex Panos Staff Writer After a career in the defense contracting industry, Gwen Beverly decided to start from scratch to open her own full-service hair gallery. Now Studio 5 in Helen is the only full service day spa in the area. Studio 5 offers hair extensions, toupees and wigs, for men and women, as well as facials, massage therapy and eyelash extensions. I provide immediate results and give my customers exactly what they want, Beverly said, in contrast to the services of hair growth pills and creams. No guessing. She attended Blades School of Cosmetology, putting in over 1,500 hours of practical and theory work during an 11-month course. After graduation, and working for a time as a stylist for a national company, she opened Studio 5 in 2005. From there it grew and grew, she said. Studio 5 became a full-service spa when Beverly found a massage therapist to incorporate in her business. Our rather, the therapist found her. Studio 5s massage therapist, Sherry Zollinhofer, felt the urge to join the staff one day after driving by the salon. I saw it was a day spa and thought they should have one (massage therapist), she said, so she slipped a note under the door requesting an interview. As it turns out, when Zollinhofer came in for her interview, she discovered she had already met Beverly 18 years before while horseback riding and was hired soon after. Zollinhofer is trained in a variety of massage methods she offers Swedish, deep tissue, oncology and warm stone massage. Every massage is based on a persons needs, she said adding she has the ability to adapt on the fly to a persons specific circumstances. It flows from one thing to another. Zollinhofer received her instruction at Potomac Massage Training Institute in Washington, DC, working at completing the 18-month course by studying approximately 20 hours a week. The class exceptionally prepared her as a massage therapist, she said, because it was taught methodically in three phases, from beginning to end, covering basic anatomy and techniques, muscle movements and potential problems and more complex deep tissue techniques. She spent extensive time practicing on staff
(for free) at the Center of Life Enrichment to finish her training as a massage therapist. The staff members were very happy to receive an extended massage at the end of the day, she joked. Recently retired, Zollinhofer decided to follow her passion as a massage therapist and believes her career as a physical education teacher helped her master the course. She has studied kinesiology three times during her life, which she feels has prepared her to be capable of offering unique treatments to every client she receives. Beverlys service is also unique to each client. As the salons primary hair extension and wig specialist, she is capable of offering authentic 100 percent European and Asian hair and has access to resources from more than seven different companies to provide what she called extremely specialized service. We can chose any hair color, Beverly said, adding that Studio 5 is the only salon in the area that does it all. Single-strand, tape-weft, transformation connections, I-tip, clip-in extensions as well as feather, color and fusion techniques are all methods Beverly uses to create unique pieces and styles for every client. Beverly said growing up as a native of Helen, it is special to her to Full Service Salon & Spa for Men & Women be able to open a salon doing what she loves right in her hometown to Cutting & Styling Hair Extensions provide her services to friends, fam All Types of Coloring Extension Alternatives ily and local community members. But community members arent Perms & Relaxers Toupees and Wigs the only that ones that trust the qual Deep Conditioning Manicures & Pedicures ity of Studio 5s service, Beverly has Hair Repair Massage Therapy had customers travel from Virginia and Ellicott City to purchase her All Types of Waxing Skin Care Services hand-crafted hairpieces. Ultimately her goal is to help people feel good about themselves, she said. 30051 Point Lookout Rd. Mechanicsville, MD 20659 For additional information on Spa Packages Available Call for Details Studio 5 or to schedule an appointment call 301-884-3553 or visit stuTues Fri: 10-5 Sat: 9-2 After 5 by appointment dio5salonandspa.com
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MedStar St. Marys Hospital offers a new outpatient service for its youngest patients and is pleased to welcome Dr. Kristin Burns, a pediatric cardiologist from Childrens National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., a press release states. The hospital has a partnership with Childrens National Medical Center that makes it possible to offer this service in St. Marys County. For our Southern Maryland families, this means ease of access for increased pediatric services, routine testing, more convenience and quality care, said Sherri Newman, MedStar St. Marys director of physiology services. She added that specialty services in pediatrics are a growing need in our region. Dr. Burns earned her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and completed her residency at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. She completed her pediatric cardiology fellowship at Childrens and is now an attending physician at the renowned medical center. Not all children referred to Dr. Burns will have been diagnosed or suspected of having heart issues. She said that some children may be referred to the
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Hospital Welcomes Pediatric Cardiologist

pediatric cardiology clinic at MedStar St. Marys for clearance prior to a surgical procedure, as a precaution to ensure they can handle the anesthetic. Another common reason young patients may be referred is if their pediatrician has concerns about their patients heart and the young patient wants clearance to play a sport. Infants or toddlers with a heart murmur may be referred to determine the cause of the murmur. Being able to acquire this type of care and these services closer to home is a tremendous convenience for the family. Dr. Burns provides general cardiology services for patients from infancy on up. She is located in the Specialty Physicians at St. Marys suite in the hospitals Outpatient Pavilion and has office hours on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. To make an appointment, call 301-475-6019. This cardiac initiative is an important step in providing specialty pediatric services. Childrens cardiac team also works with MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
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Library has most important school supply It is important for students to have the needed school supplies to start the school year off right. Parents are reminded that one of the most important school supplies is a library card. Having a library card provides the student access to the librarys computers and high speed Internet and is essential to access the many online resources: Help Now! Homework help with live tutors; AskUsNow online reference service; and the informational databases. Library cards are free and can be applied for online from the librarys webpage or at any branch. Open Office class set for adults For those who do not have Microsoft Office, a class on Open Office will be offered on Aug. 28 at Charlotte Hall at 10 a.m. Open Office is a free tool to use in place of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Registration is required. One on one computer instruction is available at each branch by appointment. Mobile Career Center returns to libraries The Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center will be at Lexington Park library on Aug. 22, Charlotte Hall library on Aug. 23, and at Leonardtown library on Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day to provide assistance for job seekers. Wandering books placed around the county Copies of Steven Galloways book, The Cellist of Sarajevo, have been left in public places around the county as part of this years One Maryland One Book statewide community read. Finders of these wandering books are encouraged to read the book and then give it to a friend or leave it in another public place for someone else to find. Those finding a book will be eligible to win an iPod Touch donated by Southern Maryland Regional Library or a $25 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble donated by the Maryland Humanities Council. Instructions on how to enter can be found on the books. Each branch has copies of the book to check out. Book discussions are scheduled at Leonardtown on Sept. 20, at Lexington Park on Sept. 28 and at Charlotte Hall on Oct.1.
Lions Donate 265 Trees

Lexington Park Lions enthusiastically responded to the goal set by Lions Club International President Tam at the 2011 Convention when he kicked off the tree planting campaign by challenging Lions to plant one million trees, a press release states. Celebrating Arbor Day 2012, Lexington Park Lions provided trees to 265 fourth graders from the Lexington Park, Green Holly, Town Creek schools. King Lion Bob Hayward remarked this is just another way Lions give back to the community and help our children learn Elementary School Principal Mrs. and Fourth Martin to be good stewards of their Lexington ParkAntonio Butler, and Natalie HansardFowleroff their trees Graders, by LexChavez Izagu, show provided environment. ington Park Lions in conjunction with Arbor Day 2012 and a Lions Club International
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Health Fair Sponsors Needed

The Department of Aging and Human Services is announcing their upcoming Health Fair: The Way to Wellness which takes place on Friday, Oct. 26 from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Hall, 24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood. There are several opportunities for companies & non-profits to participate as vendors or sponsors for the Health Fair. Attendance at this community event has been increasing each year; the 2011 event drew more than 450 visitors and even more are expected this year. A variety of comprehensive health screenings and wellness information will also be provided. Sponsors are needed for this years important event. Sponsors can participate by giving a monetary donation or offering door prizes and will be recognized in all available marketing releases if their commitment is received by fax or mail prior to Sept. 3, 2012. Sponsorship commitments received after that date will be accepted, but recognition opportunities will be limited. For additional information regarding the Health Fair please call 301.475.4200, ext. 1073.
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Scooby Do Here! My sisters are Suzy Q and Sugar Pop. We are so lucky because we were found by a business along Route 5 and the people that found us were kind enough to call Feral Cat Rescue. One of the volunteers named Jeanne jumped into action and started trapping. The building was going to be closed for the memorial day weekend and the nice people knew there wouldnt be anyone to there to feed us or our mom. They were also very worried that we would be hit by a car. Jeanne trapped all of us, including our mom. The people who worked at the business put the hat out and collected money to help with our vetting. Our mom, who was quite feral was set up on a farm so that she could live the outdoor life. She is fully vetted and not having any more babies. We were lucky enough to go with our wonderful foster mom named Connie. Suzy Q and Sugar Pop were adopted together and now I am the Last of the Mohicans so to speak. I am fully vetted and I even have a microchip. If you would like to adopt me, please fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org and email it to Diane at moonandhunt@hotmail.com I cost $125 or you can adopt 2 kittens for $200. There is a kitten named Q Tip in foster care and it would be cool to go with him. Cant wait to find my new digs, Scooby Do
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That seems to be a tall order, but its one the Animal Relief Fund (ARF) embraces. Their rescues come from Tri County Animal Shelter, individuals that can no longer keep their pets, and pets that have been abandoned or lost by their owners. ARF has been rescuing and placing pets in new homes for 15 years. Many of which would never have had a chance without ARF and the other rescue groups. Weekly, ARF receives notice from the Tri County Animal Shelter for pets needing placement. All pets that are rescued are evaluated for temperament, whether they are spayed or neutered, whether they have vaccinations and then offered for adoption. Many of these animals have been displaced due to financial or health constraints of their owners. Recent attempts to pass breed specific legislation have also caused an influx of pit-bull types in our shelter and rescues. More often than youd think, people make poor choices in pets. Failure to take into consideration the time and energy required for a particular breed can spell
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disaster for the pet. Choosing a breed that fits your lifestyle, as well as your wallet is very important. If your schedule only allows for limited exercise, dont choose a breed that requires more than you can provide. If your budget doesnt allow for $50 to 100 every couple of months for grooming expenses, you might reconsider that fluffy little puppy. Success in pet ownership means stacking the deck in your favor. Pick the right pet for your situation. Contrary to some thinking, small dogs are not always good matches for small children. Accidental injuries to the pet may occur as well as defensive bites from pets. Larger breeds have exercise and space needs. Think before you choose: Do you have the time, money and level of commitment to care for a pet for ten to fifteen years? If you do, there are many pets waiting for homes in rescue. Visit ARF this week for our adoption days: Thursday 3 7 p.m., Friday 12 7 p.m., and Saturday 11 a.m. 4 pm at the Well Pet Clinic in Lexington Park. Preview pets for adoption at www.animalrelieffund.org.
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Private Presidential Memorabilia Exhibit

The St. Marys County Museum Division will present a special temporary exhibit at the St. Clements Island Museum in Coltons Point to highlight items in the private Presidential memorabilia collection of the Roberto L. G. Lizama family. This never-seen-in-public collection will be available for viewing Sunday, Aug. 19, 12 to 5 p.m. and Aug. 20 through Aug. 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Roberto L. G. Lizama, CPO, USN, was an immigrant from Guam with a seventh grade education who served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years, the later as chef and personal assistant to Presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Richard M. Nixon. Lizama passed away in 2000 but his family is sharing treasured items given to their father personally by the Presidents and First Ladies he so loyally and dutifully served. Lizama first met John Kennedy as a naval officer aboard ship, serving him an after hours meal. After enjoying Lizamas delicious meal and warm hospitality Kennedy told Lizama of his political aspirations and vowed to bring him to the White House when he became President. Kennedy was a man of his word, and after winning the 1960 Presidential election, summoned Lizama to the White House. Lizama packed up his wife and six sons in the family station wagon and drove from their home in San Diego, CA across the United States to Washington, D.C. to begin the career of a lifetime. On Sunday, Aug. 19, from 12 to 5 p.m. Stan Lizama, Robertos son, will be in attendance to share his fathers personal stories about his service in the White House and private relationships with the Presidents, First Ladies and children. The Museum Division initiated this temporary exhibit for the purpose of a Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event but museum staff and the Lizama family felt the significance of the exhibit would be greatly enjoyed by the community. Museum admission is $3 per adult, $2 for senior citizens and military personnel (retired or active), $1.50 for children 6 to 18 and children five and under are free. The St. Clements Island Museum is located at 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point. Call the museum at 301769-2222 or log on to the website at www. stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums for more information.
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10th Annual WineFest

Sotterley Plantation will celebrate the best of Maryland in the breathtaking setting of this National Historic Landmark at Riverside WineFest at Sotterley 2012, a press release staets. For two days, Oct. 6 amd 7, guests will have the chance to taste the offerings from over two dozen Maryland wineries. Enjoy award-winning wines, scrumptious food and treats, hand-crafted wares from regional artisans, and free childrens activities. The fabulous live music line-up will include a tremendous variety of music, including performances by The Pax Rats, Groove Span, David & Joe Norris, and Gary Rue & the Dance Hall Ghost. For those who have always wanted to learn about wine making and wine testing, enjoy informative demonstrations and exhibits. Free Garden Tours and Mini Tours of the 1703 Plantation House will be available to guests. In the historic Barn, artists from The Color & Light Society will be creating, displaying, and selling their treasures. As an added bonus, Southern Maryland Radio celebs will be here both days Saturday: T-Bone & Heather of Star 98.3 FM; Sunday: Ripley from 97.7 FM The Rocket. Tickets may be purchased in advance for a discounted price of $20 prior to Sept. 28; $25 at the gate; $15 for designated drivers; $5 for children ages 6 20; free for children under 6 years old. Tickets for Sotterley Members are $18 available by phone only. For more information, visit www.sotterley.org, or call 301-373-2280 or 800-681-0850.
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Thursday, Aug. 16
Basket Bingo to Benefit Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad Mechanicsville Fire Department Social Hall (28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanicsville) 5:30 p.m. Make a Reservation and get your name entered to win. Group leader with the most reservations will win. For Reservations call Joyce Downs at 301-884-8829 or 301-481-0906. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $20 for one book of 20 games and $5 for extra packs. Specials are $1 each. Basket Raffle and 50/50 Raffle tickets are available. Pull Tabs will be played for Baskets. Refreshments will be available throughout the evening. Home Grown Farm Market (21078 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park) 9 a.m. Locally grown fruits, vegetables, organic produce, flowers, eggs, baked goods, crafts and more from local Southern Maryland Farms. Also, Maryland Dairy Products. Hours of Operation for Peak Season (July 10 - Nov 3) are Tuesdays from 11a.m.- 3 p.m., Thursdays from 2-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.1 p.m. Boston in Concert Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) 7:30 p.m. Waterside Concert Series presents Boston. Mark your calendar for this must-see concert. For more information, call 410-326-2042 or visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. WARM Planning Meeting Lexington Park United Methodist Church (21760 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park) 5-6 p.m. Wrapping Arms Round Many (WARM) is an interfaith program offering shelter, hope, fellowship and hospitality to our homeless community during the winter months. WARM meets monthly on the third Thursday of every month.
lection. The remaining images are from the artists personal collection. For more information, call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden.org. Poker Walk for Vets Vacations Downtown Leonardtown 5-8 p.m. A Poker Walk and Motor Rally will be held in Leonardtown. The event is a benefit for the Southern Maryland Vacations for Vets program hosted by the Greenwell Foundation at Greenwell State Park in Hollywood. The rally also will feature live music, food and fun. The Southern Maryland Vacations for Vets program offers recovering servicemen and women and their families a relaxing weekend at Greenwells Knott Lodge. Their stay is free thanks to the generosity of volunteers, donations, and local businesses. For more information, call 301-373-9775 or visit www.greenwellfoundation.org. Chesapeake Orchestra Concert Series Finale Woodlawn Farm (16040 Woodlawn Drive, Ridge) 7 p.m. The River Concert Series at St. Marys College of Maryland is over for the season but its resident orchestra continues. Come see their last performance this Friday night. For more information, call 301904-2272, e-mail info@woodlawn-farm. com or visit www.chesapeakeorchestra. org. This week, the Chesapeake Orchestra Strings presents The Chesapeake Orchestra presents Sarah Jones and Quiet Nights and Quiet Stars, a romantic evening with the 2004 Billie Holiday Vocal Award Winner and her jazz trio.
rented for $10. The auxiliary will pick up White Elephants or other donations to the Rescue Squad Auxiliary. For more information, contact Chip Fenwick at 301-2472418, Ricky Chesser at 240-298-5310 or Debbie Springer at 240-298-5444. Picnic Cruise Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) - 5:30-7 p.m. Bring a picnic basket along and enjoy a cruise on the Patuxent River. Cost for adults is $15, for children 12 and under is $10. Registration is required by Friday, Aug. 17. For more information, call 410326-2042, ext. 41 or visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Child Support Awareness 5K Fun Walk/Run Leonardtown Governmental Center 7:30 a.m. In celebration of Child Support Awareness month, the Child Support Enforcement division of St. Marys County Department of Social Services will be sponsoring A 5K Fun Run/Walk to benefit the local food pantry and soup kitchen. Donations of canned food or dry goods will be accepted onsite the day of the walk. The walk/run route will encircle the Governmental Center grounds. There will be activities for children, prizes and information available on the services offered from affiliate departments. Registration for the walk/run will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the race start time will be 8:30 a.m. The registration fee will be $20, cash or check. Drive One 4UR School Fundraiser Great Mills High School (21130 Great Mills Road, Great Mills) 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Great Mills High School Band Boosters will host a Ford Drive One 4UR School Fundraiser. Come test drive a new Ford vehicle and fill out a short survey and Ford will donate money to the band program. No salespersons present. Refreshments provided. Please come support the defending State Champions.
in the ways we connect with one another. The Refinery holds potluck meals once a month after each service, and the group places value on connecting with one another in social media and group activity outside of the Refinery worship service. For more information, go to http://www. firstsaints.org/.
Monday, Aug. 20
Zumba Fitness Callaway Baptist Church (20960 Point Lookout Road, Callaway) 6:30 p.m. Come and dance yourself into fitness. No dance experience required. It is designed for all ages, all background, and all fitness level. No need to pre-register, stop by any time on Mondays. Get a $25 fitness card for 6 classes. Free Movie Night Ratatouille Sixty-Six Beans Coffee Lounge (29948 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) 7 p.m. Join us for a fun, family-friendly movie night with free popcorn. For more information, call 240-249-3431 or visit www.66beans.com. Back-To-School Fun Day Family ACCESS Center (21161 Lexwood Drive, Lexington Park) 2 p.m. The Family ACCESS Center will be hosting a back-to-school fun day for youth and their families in St. Marys County. Kids will complete a craft and participate in other fun activities with their friends. All kids who attend will receive some school supplies for the upcoming school year. To reserve your seat, please contact Crystal Brehm at 301-866-5332.
Saturday, Aug. 18
Bluegrass Gospel Express Lexington Park Baptist Church (46855 S. Shangri-La Drive, Lexington Park) 6 p.m. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted. There will be complimentary refreshments during intermission. For more information call 301-862-2552 or visit www.lpbconline.org. SunRise Waterside Yoga (Leonardtown Wharf) 7:30-8:30 a.m. SunRise Yoga will be offered on the Wharf in Leonardtown by Evolve Yoga and Wellness, weather permitting. Please bring your own yoga mat, water and a canned food item for donation to a local food pantry. Indoor Yard Sale Mechanicsville Fire Department Social Hall (28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanicsville) 7 a.m. A limited number of tables are available. Rental is $10 per table. To rent a table or for more Information call Lori Greathouse 301-399-1713. Everything Sale Leonardtown Rescue Squad Building (22855 Lawrence Avenue, Leonardtown) 7 a.m.-2 p.m. The Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary will be holding the first ever Everything Sale. Items will include plants, crafts, baked goods, yard sale items and white elephants. Tables may be
Tuesday, Aug. 21
Call for Actors, Tech and Make-up Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood) 10 a.m. Sotterley Plantation is pleased to announce open auditions for two of our annual signature events: Ghosts of Sotterley and Sotterley Holiday Candlelight. Auditions will be held at the Sotterley Warehouse on: Tuesday, August 21, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, August 25, 10-12 p.m. Ghosts of Sotterley 2012 entitled, 1918: Influenza, War, and Restless Spirits, will run on October 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 from 710:30 p.m. While restoring Sotterley Plantation to its former glory, owner, Herbert Satterlee disturbs more than the bricks and mortar as the country is in the midst of a flu pandemic and the remains of the Great War. This outdoor production takes place on the Sotterley grounds. This years Sotterley Holiday Candlelight entitled, From This Day Forward will run on November 29 for Members Night, then November 30 and December 1 for the general public from 610 p.m. In this living history production set within the 1703 Plantation House, visitors will encounter Sotterleys past Christmas seasons and the families who lived and worked here. Share love, laughter and sometimes bittersweet memories at home on the plantation. For more information, contact Linda Tucker Jones at events@sotterley.org or 301-373-2280.
Friday, Aug. 17
Steak and Shrimp Night AL Post 221 (21690 Coltons Point Road, Avenue) 5 p.m. American Legion Post 221 has a Steak and Shrimp Night on the third Friday of every month. This is an excellent opportunity to get out and meet people in the community. There are several menu items for the adults and kids to enjoy at a reasonable price. Call 301-884-4071 for further information or visit www.alpost221.webs.com. The Art of the Waterman, The Simison Collection Opening Reception Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) 6-9 p.m. Aug. 17-Feb. 25, 2013 This exhibit features 23 paintings by renowned Chesapeake artist Marc Castelli on loan from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels. Seventeen of the paintings were donated to the museum from the Diane Simison col-
Sunday, Aug. 19
The Refinery First Saints Community Church (25550 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) 6 p.m. The Refinery is a campus, a community, and a worship service which meets at 6 p.m. on Sunday evenings making it ideal for those who work or are involved in sports on Sunday mornings. The Refinery had its beginnings as a fourth worship service at St. Pauls. In 2006, the service was moved to Sunday evenings. In 2010, the Refinery became an individual campus of First Saints Community Church. Refinery worship is experiential. For us, this means all aspects of the service are uniquely designed to create a worship experience that fits the occasion and the message. There may be art, drama, discussion and places or times for individual engagement with God through senses other than sight and sound. There arent any cookie-cutter Sundays with the Refinery. A team meets weekly to plan each service and incorporate elements that will engage attendees in different aspects, styles and forms of worship. The Refinery is a community
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Painting Workshop: Beyond the Background Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dates: Aug. 22-23 Series: 2-class series Member Cost: $40 Nonmember Cost: $45 Materials Fee: $10 due to instructor at class Instructor: Megan Hoover Create textural, colorful backgrounds using found objects as stamps, stencils, and scraping tools. We will go beyond the background to find our subject matter and use various mixed media to bring it to life. Join us for this fun artLAB painting extravaganza! To register, call 410-326-4640. For more information, visit www. a n n m a r i e g a r d e n . o r g /a n n m a r i e 2 / drawing_and_painting.
Thursday, Aug. 23
Zumba Fitness St. Marys Sunshine Center (22995 Moakley Street, Leonardtown) 6 p.m. Robyn is teaching Zumba Fitness every Tuesday night from 6:00-7:00pm at St. Marys Sunshine Center in Leonardtown on Moakley St. The cost is $7 per class or $25 for a 5 class pass.
Mobile Career Center Charlotte Hall Library (37600 New Market Road, Charlotte Hall) 9 a.m. 1 p.m. The Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center (MCC), a free job resource, will be available at selected Southern Maryland County Public Library System branches in a partnership with JobSource to make job-hunting tools accessible to community members. The portable facility is a converted bus filled, not with seats, but with 12 computer stations. One can complete an online job search, resume and a cover letter at the station. The computers also have Internet access via satellite, which allows the opportunity for people to conduct searches for local, state and national jobs. JobSource staff can help individuals plan job searches, apply for jobs on-line, create resumes and cover letters and answer career-development questions. Visitors to the mobile career center can continue their work inside libraries where they can access newspaper classifieds, sign up to use computers in the library, and check out the latest books on job hunting and career management. Attendees should bring a flash drive to save their work. The bus is wheelchair-accessible. Services at the JobSource Mobile Career Center are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information on JobSource or the services they provide, please visit www. mwejobs.maryland.gov or call JobSource at 301-880-2800.
Friday, Aug. 24
CoEd Youth Roller Hockey Registration Leonard Hall Recreation Center (23145 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown) 6-8 p.m. Registration Dates: Aug. 24, Aug. 29 and Sept. 5 St. Marys County Recreation and Parks and the Board of Commissioners invites the public to register for CoEd Youth Roller Hockey at Leonard Hall Recreation Center. Registration will be held for youths ages 6 17. Online registration will be accepted Aug. 13-Sept. 9. Registration is $75 per individual and includes jerseys. Game dates are Wednesday and Sunday afternoons beginning Sept. 16. Equipment needed includes gloves, helmet with shield, roller blades, shoulder pads, stick and pants with pads. Contact Kenny Sothoron, Sports Supervisor, at 301-475-1800 ext. 1830 for more information.
supporting a worthy cause. Throughout the day well be having drink specials, chances to win great prizes including a custom made Cornhole set and a VIP Membership to the Tiki Bar! Then of course there will be a single. Elimination Cornhole Tournament for cash prizes! A $10 donation to the CF Foundation is encouraged to join the festivities for the day! Registration is $40 per team to be paid on the day of the event. Participants in the tournament will be excluded from the $10 cover fee. Structure of the tournament will be determined based on the number of teams registered. Cash payout amount is to be determined. For additional information or to register please contact Aaron Stocks at 240-446-5285 or astocks@cff.org, Jack OSteen at 301-609-2893 or jackosteen11@yahoo. com or Joe Kurley at jkurley@ptholdings.net. Sotterley Barn Bash Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood) 5 p.m. Sotterley Plantation is pleased to announce a fun family-friendly night of live music and dancing featuring The Country Memories Band. Gates open 5 p.m. and music begins at 6 p.m. Admission is $5.00 per person at the gate. Food by Bear Creek BBQ, beer and wine for purchase.
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Cornhole for a Cure Tiki Bar (Solomons Island) 3 p.m. The Tiki Bar will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on August 25th, 2012. Come by land or by sea to have a great time while
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coordinator opening in Leonardtown on somd.com, the first thought Fleming said popped into her head was I want that, which she was certain of based on her past. I was interested because the other positions always had an aspect of event planning, Fleming said. I liked the coordination, working with a team and making people happy. The ability to witness the completion of an event has also brought her a sense of satisfaction. I enjoy going to see the final product. Fleming said. The end product has always been a very fulfilling thing to me. She also said she enjoys orchestrating a good variety of events, including Motor Rally to Leonardtown, a new event which will debut in town square this Friday at 5 p.m. Proceeds of the event will go to Charlotte Hall veterans, which due to recent budget cuts will lose out on their vacation trips to Greenwell State Park. The Charlotte Hall Veterans Hospital and Greenwell State Park have teamed up with participating organizations the Southern Maryland Corvette Club, St. Marys Rod and Classic car club, Harley Owners Group, Abate and the Blue Knights in an effort to continue to provide the recreational services of Greenwell to veterans, Fleming said. There were cuts in funding, so its the perfect time to have this fundraiser to make sure vets can continue to vacation. Local businesses around Leonardtown will set up dealer tables where participants will obtain their cards. Instead of riding from venue to venue, as is traditionally done with poker runs, participants will instead be taking place in a poker walk, and walk around the square to all the different establishments. Its walking poker because Leonardtown is a walking town, Fleming clarified. The local businesses participating in the walk includes Fenwick Used Books and Music, Good Earth, Olde Town Pub, Caf de Artistes, Big Larrys Comic Book Caf, Ogas Asian Cuisine, Kevin Thompsons Corner Caf, The Front Porch, Leonardtown Art Center, Winegardners Chevy and the Leonardtown Grille. People can register for the poker walk, for $20 per hand at PNC Bank. Rum Runners band will be performing a variety classic and modern rock, blues, reggae and country on the square throughout evening, taking the stage at 6 p.m. The poker walk is one of many events Fleming has planned during her brief time on the job, including the Beach Party on the Square two weeks ago, as well as multiple Downtown Tunes and First Friday events. Overall she has been quite grateful for all the help and support from the Leonardtown staff and community as she adjusts to her new career. Not knowing the history [of Leonardtown has been tough], Fleming acknowledged, because it takes time to learn who does what and how to contact people in Leonardtown. Everyone has been patient as far as teaching. Fleming said it will take a fullyear running events to completely understand how the process works, but in the future she will implement and coordinate new events from her own ideas. However for now, between coordinating town and privately sponsored events, Fleming said her work is never done. Almost every weekend we have something going on, she said. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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By Alex Panos Staff Writer Maria Fleming is entering her eighth month as the public relations and events coordinator of Leonardtown, yet her experience as an event planner goes far beyond her newest job. After graduating from Philadelphia College of Bible, now known as Cairn University, with a teaching degree, Fleming worked at her alma mater as an administrative assistant organizing the registration process and coordinating graduation ceremonies. I enjoyed the logistics and problem-solving aspects, Fleming said. Her second job brought her to Grace Brethren Christian School in Clinton as a teacher, where she again was drawn to the life of an event planner by organizing field trips, mission trips and school plays, where she learned to build a team of people, and work together with a team of people. At her third job, working in customer service at a box company in back in Pennsylvania, Fleming again found great enjoyment from working with teams and making people happy. So when the Pennsylvania native returned to Southern Maryland after marrying her husband a Leonardtown resident last September, she began to look for a new job in St. Marys County that would build on these talents and work preferences. I was basically a whole new person, Fleming said about her outlook on moving south to start a new life with her husband. If a new job presented itself, I said I would go for it. When she came across the event
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By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Last year I was given the opportunity to participate in a very worthwhile project--the development of a book to celebrate the 375th anniversary of the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office. This brought a number of new people into my world. Little did I know the profound effect they would have on me and the effect we would have on each other. At the beginning of the summer, Tyler Mattingly was introduced to our committee. He had been hired as an unpaid volunteer in the Sheriffs Office. He was just 16 but youd never know it. His lifes passion was to be a St. Marys County Deputy sheriff. Nothing else would do. Usually teenagers are focused on where the next partys going to be, but not Tyler. His enthusiasm for the project knew no bounds. Soon, without us thinking about it or planning it, the four women of the committee became what he called his aunties. Each, in their own way, would give advice and counsel trying to guide him in such a way that he could
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realize his dream. Most 16 year olds would have told us to take a hike. Not Tyler. At summers end it was time for Tyler to return to school for his senior year. He didnt want to stop volunteering at the Sheriffs Office and since he was going to be a senior and had already fulfilled most of his classroom requirements, his afternoons were available. A deal was soon struck, but Mom Terri said no, you have to have a paying job. No problem. That same afternoon he got a job bussing tables three nights a week. In the fall a new project presented itself. This involved sorting through and scanning the Blackistone family records at River Springs. It would not be long before the owners recognized Tylers potential and now they joined forces with the aunties. There was seldom a time that Tyler left River Springs without a huge package of homemade sugar cookies (his favorite and made especially for him). Tyler graduated from Great Mills High School this spring. Initially his goal had been to get a full time job at the St. Marys County Correctional Facility until he was 21 and could become a Deputy Sheriff. The aunties convinced him that college should be his next step and shift work would interfere. He listened and instead applied for a clerks job in the Sheriffs office. A couple of us were asked to be references and a couple of others began testing him on potential questions, how to conduct himself in an interview, and dressing for success.
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On Saturday evening, August 11 Tyler was killed in an automobile accident, just three weeks before his 18th birthday. At his funeral this Friday he will have a police honor guard and a police escort as if he were already a sworn officer. He earned it. The hearts of all those who knew and loved him are broken. Soar with the angels, sweet boy.
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I told my husband this morning The County Times and Calvert Gazette that I will have to buy lots more cheese in the near future. He looked at me in newspapers have internship opportunities confusion; well he usually reacts to available for local students year round most things I say in confusion. Why do we need more cheese? he asked. who are looking to hone their journalism I told him that the structure of one of talents in writing or photography. the new biologic Anti-TNF medicines (Tumor Necrosis Factor Blockers) that Send an email to info@somdpublishing.net my new rheumatologist wants me to with information about your career goals try is mostly human protein with some mouse protein in human structure. He attn: Sean Rice, editor. asked if we would have to get rid of our cat. Funny. But mouse protein?? What!!! I read some of the information flyers at 4 a.m. this morning at the dining room table, and was laughing hard enough at the mouse reference that Tidbit took the time to get up off her comfy pillow in the bedroom to come out and stare at meannoyed. My nose was already beginning to twitch in anticipation. This particular drug is called Remicade. Apparently my two basic, comfort level medications for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) are reaching their limit. Im all for comfort not real good with change. I like the two medications that my former, widely beloved arthritis doctor put me on. I did well for years on those and they still maintain my symptoms pretty good, and To each new days adventure, Southern Maryland Publishing are pretty safe. I already tried Enbrel a Shelby year or two ago, and wasnt really happy Hollywood, Maryland with that. But on the glossy tear sheet Please send your comments or ideas 301-373-4125 the doctor handed me, Enbrel and to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com Humira are both Human protein though in two different structures. But again mouse protein? I cant seem to get past that line. Ill be running around on the floor at church with Emmanuel, our church mouse. To Advertise in the Church Services Directory, Call The County Times at 301-373-4125 The good thing about Remicade is that you work up to an every two months infusion. Thats the IV in arm for a few hours at their HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH office as opposed to an every THE ANGLICAN MISSION A member of the Southern Baptist Convention week self-injection for EnOF SOUTHERN MARYLAND 8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637 brel and every two weeks 301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627 Pastor Keith Corrick self-injection for Humira. Sundays - 10 AM Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins Hmmmevery two months 41695 Fenwick Street Unit 3 sounds good. I think the doc Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am Leonardtown, MD 20650 Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 am tor told me there would be Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study 6:00 pm 301/475-9337 TV, magazines, and cookies. Wednesday Discipleship Classes 7:00 pm www.amosm.net I really dont want to do any (Adults, youth & Children) of it. Ive tried many of the over the counter and TV doctor cures. I probably didnt give them enough time truthSt. Cecelia Church fully. The hardest one was BAHAI FAITH 47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429 the Alfalfa Cure by a oneGod is One, Man is One, St. Marys City, MD 20686 301-862-4600 and All Religions are One time horse doctor. I would Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Saturday Discussions 3rd Wed. 7-8 Sunday: 8:00 am drive by cow pastures and Weekday (M-F): 7:30 am Lex Pk Library, Longfellow Rm want to get out to moo and Confessions: 3-4 pm Saturday 301-884-8764 or www.bahai.org graze right along with them. www.stceciliaparish.com And you know what; I really
dont want to have that much of a close, psychic affinity for something I might have for dinner. So, whats left? Let joint destruction, inflammation, and fatigue get worse or start the Remicade and hope I have no side effects or that rare type of cancer the commercials talk about. Lots to think about. My husband and I had a lively discussion about all of this at about 5 a.m. with him saying, How about if I just decided not to take the medications the doctors told me to take, or quit taking them altogether? He goes for the tough love method he says. But it is great to have him around to discuss these things. I told him that even the terminology scares me: Tumor Necrosis Factor. Necrosis is the premature death of cells in living tissue. Maybe it means a good thing in relation to RA. I shouldnt be scared of side effects I suppose; Ive done plenty of stupid things in my life. I do like that the rheumatologist has given me a prescription for physical therapy. She said the therapists will help me to learn what exercises to do. RA doesnt stop me from doing everything I can thats for sure, though sometimes it slows me down, but I know I could feel better. I think I might give the Remicade a try, but right now I need to go. I smell cheese coming from somewhere.
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer community counseling, and school counseling; information technology; business administration; technical management; College isnt just for students right communications; and human resources, out of high school. Adults all over St. financial, health care, marketing and proMarys and Calvert counties are return- ject management. Classes are held at the main building to school for further education. Some are aiming for degrees from ings in California, online and several the associates they can get at the Col- sites in Calvert County. Degree programs are offered through lege of Southern Maryland (CSM) to the Bachelors and higher they can get at the university partners, such as Towson UniSouthern Maryland Higher Education versity, The George Washington University, Webster University, Notre Dame of Center (SMHEC). Your brain is not all cooked at 22, Maryland University, and University of said SMHEC University Programs Coor- Maryland. Students register for programs and select classes through the individual dinator Cynthia Shoemaker. People learn as long as theyre alive, universities, take their classes at the centShoemaker said, and reasons for go- er, and get their degree from the college. ing back to school vary from wanting to Shoemaker said the only time their have change careers or staying where they are to go to the institution their classes are and getting a higher degree or certificate offered through is when they walk across to facilitate a promotion. Students can the stage and get their degree. CSM also offers programs for cerstart as juniors or seniors and earn their Bachelors up to a doctorate. The center tificates and higher learning. Like the has been offering people that opportunity center, CSM has a large adult student population, said CSM Media Relations since opening in 1994. Conceivably, a student could get Coordinator Dorothy Hill. Sometimes CSM gets entire groups their associates at CSM and go on to the Southern Maryland Higher Education from one business for training through Center, which offers classes from junior The Corporate Center. We will tailor a program to what the year and up. Having a center in the area to continue their education has motivated corporation needs, Hill said. The Corporate Center at CSM ofmany to come in who normally would have said its not for them, Shoemaker fers comprehensive training, education and consulting for organizations seeking said. People who never through of going to increase employee productivity and to college are going to college, she said. organizational efficiency. We also proUntil the center opened, people had vide entrepreneurs and emerging growth to drive an hour or more in one direction companies with the knowledge, mentorto get to school. She said the center has ing, and support services necessary to saved its students $13 million in gas mon- achieve business and management sucey and 2.2 million hours of driving time. cess, the website, www.corporatecenter. While many institutions focus on the csmd.edu, reads. CSM also offers Career Starters, number of students they have, Shoemaker said the center wants to get out the num- with programs ranging from business to hospitality, health care, construction, ber of students who actually graduate. People really do finish here, Shoe- information technology and even early childhood development and care. maker said. According to, training programs Today, the Center hosts over 90 graduate university degree programs normally take between 10 and 16 years to and 13 bachelor completion degree pro- complete and upon completion of a programs in professional fields of engineer- gram, you are ready to impress employers ing; education; management; clinical and with the skills they require for immediate hire. For students interested in the Career Starters program, there will be a series of open houses in coming weeks. Visit w w w.c s m d .e d u / CareerStarters for a complete listing Competitive CALL US TODAY TO of open house loRates cations, times and MAKE YOUR the programs being Creative Ad ADVERTISING highlighted. Design Services CAMPAIGN A SUCCESS! For more in Professional formation, visit www.csmd.edu or Sales Team www.smhec.org.
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I would just like to welcome all education employees back to a new school year. I cant tell you how proud I am to represent some of the finest educators in the United States! I know many of you have been taking classes, revising lessons , designing new ways to make your classrooms more inviting, working on the new common core curriculum, designing assessments and preparing for a whole new group of new and experienced teachers to join us here in St. Marys County. Some of you veteran teachers have even been teaching classes to help others improve their skills as teachers. All of you have spent money out of your own pockets for supplies and classroom dcor in preparing to begin again. Can you believe that there are folks out there who actually still think you really have eight weeks off? Summer goes by quickly and I hope every one of you was able to take time to rejuvenate and rest before beginning again. After 33 years in the classroom I can hardly believe I wont be there with you but I will be working very hard for you, you can be sure. During the coming months members of the Education Association of St. Marys County (EASMC) will be joining together in some important community activities. We will also be highlighting educators in this publication so that you, the community, can come to know the special people who spend each day with your children. We are all part of the most important job we have as adults; preparing the next generation to lead. I wish you all the best for the 2012-2013 school year and hope we can all work together to make St. Marys County Public Schools even better! Anna M. Laughlin EASMC President
Letting Go When Your Child Leaves for College

By Lee Manchester Wagner College News Service In the next few weeks, many American families will undergo a challenging rite of passage: sending a student off to college for the first time. The biggest part of this challenge, two Wagner College administrators say, is letting go. Most children have cell phones at an early age, so parents are able to keep tabs on them, says Sara Klein, dean of campus life at Wagner College. Not being in constant contact can be traumatic for parents when their children first leaves for college. Difficult as it is for parents to let go of their babies, its an important part of the process of growing up for everyone concerned. So, how can families facing this impending rite of passage prepare for the severing or, at least, the stretching of the technological umbilical cord? I think its important to have a conversation before the student leaves home to discuss what the expectations are around communication, Klein says. Ruta Shah-Gordon, Wagners assistant vice president for campus life, suggests that students and parents make arrangements to have one phone call a week, at a specific time on a specific day, when they will talk over whats come up during the week. You can call at other times, just to say hi, but theres this one time each week when the student can talk about not doing that well on a test, and being upset, and the parents can be there for them and the students know theyre going to have that opportunity, ShahGordon suggests. And it works well for parents, too. They dont feel like they have to be constantly checking up on their student, because they know that once a week theyll have a conversation and cover the necessary bases. Letting go isnt easy but talking in advance about expectations, and making plans to stay in touch without hovering like helicopters over ones student, can make things a little easier for everyone concerned. Lee Manchester is the media relations director for Wagner College, a U.S. News & World Report Top 25 regional university located on Staten Island in New York City. Got questions? Just ask! Do you have questions about letting go of your new college student? Feel free to shoot an email message to a Wagner College expert: Sara Klein (sara.klein@wagner.edu) Ruta Shah-Gordon (rshahgor@ wagner.edu)
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Higher Ed. Center Offers Defense Opportunities

By Alex Panos Staff Writer People seeking careers in the defense industry supporting Naval Air Station Patuxent River may not even need to leave the area to further their education more than 90 different degrees are available at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. Civilians looking for government employment, and military veterans tend to gravitate toward engineering, business and Masters of Business Administration degrees, according to Cynthia Shoemaker, University Coordinator for the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. A lot of things have gone IT enabled including robotics, so we need more scientifically trained people, Shoemaker said. Particular degrees offered at the center which Shoemaker said a lot of defense employees pursue are Bachelor of Science in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering Capitol College supports BS electrical and computer engineering degrees. Often times, students enrolled in these programs receive internships followed by a job upon graduation. The managers teach, Shoemaker said. They see good, likely prospects to hire while sitting in their class. She went on to explain in some instances the tuition is even supported by the military and contractors. Masters degrees in engineering can be obtained by attending University of Maryland College Park at the Higher Ed. Center, she said. Webster University also does a lot with military facilities, Shoemaker explained, detailing how essential their MA in procurement and acquisitions management programs are because there are many people in the area seeking these types of degrees. Shoemaker believes Johns Hopkins is a good source for obtaining system engineering and technical management Masters degrees. Shoemaker said it means a lot to our area and to SMHEC for Harrisburg University to be named to the list, because there are many military veterans in Southern Maryland due to the proximity to Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Along with the Higher Ed Center, Shoemaker told The County Times the Navy College close to Gate 2 of Pax River base is another local option for veterans seeking to further their education in what has become a push to help the futures of those that defend America. Better service for veterans is one of our goals, Shoemaker said of the Higher Ed Center. Most of Harrisburgs classes available at the Higher Learning Center are face-to-face, but some are offered as video-conferences online as well, which Shoemaker points out is likely a factor that makes the university military friendly. Communications and Marketing coordinator for Harrisburg University Steve Infanti said HU is accommodating veterans with unique arrangements. Harrisburg University has a solid and growing Veterans Club, and puts forth programming specific to veterans, Infanti said. He also added HU is approved by the Veterans Administration to participate in the Yellow Ribbon program which allows institutions to voluntarily pay a specific dollar amount for veterans to return to school, which will then be matched by the state. Shoemaker believes the programs offered by the SMHEC are one of many initiatives in what has become a national movement to aid retired military, and encourage veterans of all ages that there is still time to return to school. It gives me confidence that retired military will be properly handled, Shoemaker said. For information about potential government funded Masters and PhD programs, contact Shoemaker at the Higher Education Center.
George Washington University teaches Masters courses in engineering management with a focus on systems engineering, she said, and they also offer PhD programs in System Engineering and Engineering Management for people who would like to work on base. The Higher Ed. Center also has a university recognized as military friendly. Harrisburg University was recently recognized by G.I. Jobs Magazine for being in the top 15 percent of military friendly schools nation-wide. The recognition comes from survey based data submitted by veterans from over 8,000 schools. Institutions made their way onto the list by offering scholarships and discounts, veterans clubs, full-time staff, military credit and other services to those who served, according to a news release.
How to Make Healthy School Lunches for Kids

Confrontations focusing on diet between children and parents have been around seemingly since the beginning of time. Many children start off as cooperative eaters, anxious to try different types of foods. As they get older, the number of foods they're apt to eat diminishes, which can make choosing healthy items for lunches and dinners more difficult. It also can make packing lunches for school more challenging. Many initiatives have attempted to improve the quality of school lunches provided by school cafeterias. Government regulations to reduce the amount of fat and sodium in these lunches, and to introduce more whole grains, fruits and vegetables, are one such initiative. Parents of students who prefer to bring their own lunches from home may be left wondering how they can create healthy lunches their kids will eat. Considering school lunches must compete with far less healthy yet widely available alternatives, parents will need to be creative in their creation of homemade lunches. Here are some ideas to get you started. * Purchase a new lunch container. There are many different new and innovative lunch containers that can make separating school lunches easy. Few kids want to dig into a brown paper sack and pull out something that has been so squashed it's unrecognizable. Partitioned lunch boxes enable you to pack different items together where they can be stored separately. The divisions also help you remember to include foods from the basic food groups, such as a fruit, vegetable, protein, starch and dairy item. * Have your child make a list of his or her favorite foods. Once the list has been made, see how you can make the foods healthier. For example, if chicken nuggets make the list, prepare your own nuggets with white meat chunks that are baked, not fried. If there are a number of bread items, see if you can substitute whole grain breads instead of white, bleached varieties. * Get creative. Children may not be inclined to eat loose pieces of fruit. But if the fruit is stuck on skewers or served with a low-fat dipping sauce or caramel, it may look more appealing. Look to "mini" foods, which tend to be more fun as well. Little sandwiches and little burgers may present an optical illusion, where kids think they're eating only a small amount, but actually it's a full serving. * Hide healthy foods within others. There are entire recipe books that teach you how to mix fruits and vegetables into desserts to increase nutritive value. Everything from spinach to tofu to beets have been included in items like cake, cookies and brownies. So if kids are reticent to dig into their greens, try a clever hiding method. * Cut foods into fun shapes. Kids may
be more inclined to eat a turkey and cheese sandwich if it's cut into star shapes or their favorite cartoon characters. Invest in a few cookie cutters so that lunchtime becomes fun time. * Don't let the time of day dictate what you serve. As long as kids are eating healthy items, it doesn't matter when they eat them.
If a child loves bagels, choose whole wheat bagels and add an egg on top for a nutritious lunch. Serve with a gelatin dessert that contains chunks of fruit and low-fat milk, and you're set. There are many different ways to improve homemade lunches for the better.
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St. Marys Department of Aging Programs and Activities

Having the freedom to take off on long leisurely trips is one of the best parts about being a senior driver! This 45 minute program will address ways to plan a successful trip, strategies for reducing the chance of drowsiness, ways to prepare for an emergency and how to handle emergencies if they do arise. This program will also provide information on ways to spot the aggressive and distracted driver as well as tips to steer clear of the trouble they cause. Hand-outs as well as a small give-away will be provided. Presentation is Thursday, August 30, 3023 at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Call 301-475-4200 ext. 1073 to register. The Garvey Senior Activity Center will host bingo on Monday, August 20 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Win items to restock your pantry including canned and dry goods, paper products, cleaning and household supplies. Cost is $1.00 per card for up to three cards. For more information or to sign up for lunch following the games, call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050. On Tuesday, August 21 at 1:30 p.m. the Garvey Senior Activity Center will make Halloween cards for our troops stationed abroad to send home to their family and friends. All handmade cards will be donated to Cards for Soldiers, a nonprofit organization that provides homemade greeting cards to service members to send home to family while away from home. To sign up to help cut, stamp and assemble cards, call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050. No previous experience needed.
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On Friday, August 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy a fun time dancing around with 1950s Sock Hop music performed by entertainer Ron Collins. An old fashioned cheeseburger lunch will be served with fixing including oven cooked fries, baked beans, soda pops and apple crisp. Purchase your ticket while supplies last, before noon on Thursday, August 23, at the Northern Senior Activity Center. The cost is a $7 suggested donation which includes your meal, refreshments and entertainment. There is plenty of time to check out the antique car show in the parking lot before or after lunch.
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On Tuesday, August 21, at 10:45 a.m., Senior Matters discussion group will meet at the Northern Senior Activity Center. This group meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. Structured like a small study or focus group, participants explore issues and concerns related to aging in a small group setting. Facilitated by Elizabeth Holdsworth (LCSW-C), topics include health care, challenges of rural living, emotional issues, finance challenges, estate planning, community resources and more. Please contact the Center for more information. 301.475.4002, ext. 1001. Start off your holiday season with a trip to the Big Apple! This trip takes place December 7-9, 2012 and includes: 3 days/2 nights, two continental breakfasts, two family style dinners, two shows (The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center and The Rockettes at Radio Center Music Hall), guided food and history tour of West Village, and holiday decorations tour. The cost is $900 pp double occupancy. For more information call Joyce at 301.737.5670, ext. 1656 or email: joyce.raum@stmarysmd.com Thursday, September 13, Game Time is 12:35 p.m. Pick-up in St. Marys County begins at 8:30 a.m. Forget driving and parking hassles, take a luxury bus to the game! Cost of $60 includes transportation, ticket (seats are under sun cover for your comfort), tip for driver and snack on the bus. Stop by any of the Senior Activity Centers in St. Marys County to make your payment (thus reserving your space). Call Joyce at 301.737.5670, ext. 1656 for more information.
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The St. Marys County Department of Aging, along with St. Marys Hospital Health Connections is excited to offer a series of affordable workshops for people with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, heart disease, you name it! In the Living Welltake Charge of your Health Workshop, you will learn how to manage symptoms, how to communicate effectively with doctors, how to lessen frustration, how to fight fatigue, how to make daily tasks easier, and how to get more out of life! The workshop will be held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays, September 4 through October 9, from 12:30 - 3 p.m. To ensure that you get the most out of the program, attendance is recommended at all six sessions. Registration is limited, so sign up now by calling 301.475.4200, ext. 1050.
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Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001; 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.
Get to know cataracts risk factors

As men and women age, they can experience certain physical changes and health challenges. Vision impairment is one condition that many associate with aging, and cataracts are a primary concern for those of middle-age and older. Today, more than 22 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts. According to the National Eye Institute, by age 80, more than half of all Americans will either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. Cataract is clouding of the eyes lens that blocks or changes the passage of light into the eye. Normally the lens is clear, which allows light to pass through to the back of the eye, so that a person can see well-defined images. If a cataract forms and the lens becomes covered in an opaque film, light cannot pass through easily. The result will be fuzzy vision, almost like looking through a fogged-up window. If cataracts are not treated, an individual may eventually lose most of his or her vision. One or both eyes can be affected by cataracts. In the case of both eyes being compromised, one eye is usually worse than the other. The primary risk factor for developing cataracts is age. The older a person is, the greater their risk. However, there are several other risk factors as well. * Intense heat or long-term exposure to UV rays from the sun * Certain diseases, such as diabetes * Obesity * High blood pressure * Inflammation in the eye * Hereditary influences * Long-term steroid use * Eye injuries * Other eye diseases * Smoking Prevent Blindness America provides free information to the public on everything from cataract basics to tips on what to expect from cataract surgery. Visit preventblindness.org/cataract or call its toll free number at (800) 331-2020. And, as part of its new Healthy Eyes Educational Series, PBA offers a specific online module on cataracts, including a Power Point presentation and guide. The organization shares this information about cataracts: * Early symptoms of a cataract may include cloudy or blurry vision. * Lights may cause a glare, seem too dim or seem too bright. * Sufferers may also find it difficult to read or drive, especially at night. * Individuals may have to change their eyeglass prescriptions often. There are no medications or other treatment options besides surgery to correct cataracts. In the United States, cataract surgery has a 95 percent success rate, and patients often have 20/20 or 20/40 vision post-surgery. Cataract surgery is also the most frequently performed surgery, often performed as an outpatient procedure. In Canada, where, according to Statistics Canada, seniors will make up 21 percent of the population by 2026, cataract surgery is also frequent and well tolerated. Approximately 250,000 cataract surgeries take place in Canada each year, according to The National Coalition for Vision Health. It is widely recommended to get regular eye exams to check for cataracts early on. By getting a complete, dilated eye exam, your doctor can discuss with you the best strategy to protect your vision well into the future, said Hugh R. Parry, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness America. We encourage everyone, especially those ages 40 and older, to make their vision a priority by scheduling an eye appointment today.
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By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer
The Ordinary
It always seems that the wind blows on the weekends and the thunderstorms always happen at high tide. As we ease into August, my wishes are that temperatures will diminish, the wind will offer long respites of calmness, and the thunderstorms will become more predictable! The quality of fishing depends on who you ask. The best striper fishing is still north, for the most part. Live-liners are finding fair catches north of the LNG Docks at Cove Point when they can escape the schools of marauding bluefish. Schools of breaking fish can be found further north near Chesapeake Beach and Breezy Point. Massive schools of keeper sized stripers have been located near Sharps Island Light north of buoy #76 on one day, and then further north on other days. In the early mornings and late evenings some anglers have managed a few keeper-sized stripers by casting top water plugs along the shore lines at the mouth of the Patuxent and Potomac Rivers. Bottom fishing remains hot! Spot, and croaker are easy to find and fat white perch are everywhere. According to Ken Lamb at The Tackle Box, white perch are so abundant that theyre eating the bottoms off boats! Bottom fishing catches are often punctuated by puppy drum, toadfish or cow-nosed rays to keep things interesting. The occasional speckled trout can also be found while bottom fishing. Anglers who intentionally pursue these spotted beauties are finding respectable catches in many places along the Eastern Shore. Anglers fishing out of Buzzs Marina are catching so many specks that Mike and Christy Henderson are calling 2012 the year of the speckled trout! Flounder are being found with a bit more frequency now by die-hard fluke hunters, but finding them is not for anglers without an insatiable drive to catch flat-fish. Last week, pictures began to show more than one flounder as opposed to earlier sporadic catches of a single fluke. Still, pictures with limit catches in our region are rare. Spanish mackerel have showed up on the scene
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Steve Sadler Spanish Mackerel
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with some regularity. These fish, along with bluefish and striped bass should become more prolific in the coming weeks. Anglers who find them are finding them in abundance, but they are not everywhere all the time. One boat can be bailing fish, while another boat no more than a mile away can spend the day looking for fish. Schools of big red drum (too big to keep) have been reported between buoy 72A and 72 at night, and there have even been reports of cobia being caught out of Point Lookout. Meetings: Bill Goldsborough, fisheries director, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, will discuss Restoring the Bays Filter Feeders at the Monday, August 20 meeting of the Coastal Conservation Associations Patuxent River Chapter. The meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. at Stoneys Kingfisher in Solomons, is free and open to the public. Kolbe with a pair of nice Flounder Attendees can order from Stoneys menu at 6 p.m. Goldsborough, who also serves as a Maryland representative on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), will review the status of oysters and menhaden and why they are important for recreational angling. Hell also talk about the ASMFCs recent work on menhaden management and discuss water quality in the Bay. The monthly meeting of the Southern Maryland Chapter of MSSA will be held tonight (8/16) at 7:00 PM at the Solomons Fire Hall. Remember to take a picture of your catch and send it to me with your story at riverdancekeith@gmail.com. Keith fishes weekly from his small boat during the season, and spends his free time supporting local conservation organizations.
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Photo Courtesy of Buzzs Marina T-Bone of 98.3 Star FM with a nice Speckled Trout
Big Buck Bracket Racing at MIR this Weekend!

On Friday, August 17th, MIR will host a Test & Tune. This event is open to all Streetcars, racecars, street bikes, drag bikes, and junior dragsters. This will be a full night of time runs, grudge racing, and testing with no gambler eliminations. The test & tune will be from 6:30pm to 11:30pm. Admission is just $10 to watch or $20 to race. On Saturday and Sunday, August 18-19th, its the 3rd annual 10K-2K Poker Bash and will feature $10,000 to win in Top ET & $2,000 in Mod ET each day on the 1/8 mile. This exciting new event will also feature a $1,000 to win poker Contest each day with a free poker hand dealt to every racer each day. For full details on the Poker Contest go to mirdrag.com and click on 2012 schedule and then on the event date. Our full Speed Unlimited ET series with Top, Mod, Motorcycle, Jr. Dragster and Test & Tune will be run on both days. MIR track points will be in effect both days. On Saturday gates will open at 11am, Jr. Dragster time runs start at 12noon, Jr. eliminations will start at 1:30pm. Top, Mod and Motorcycle time trials start at 2:30pm, and eliminations start at 5pm. On Sunday gates open at 9am, time trials will start at 10am. Eliminations will start at approximately 11:30 am. Spectator and crew are $15 per day. For full details and class rules check out the MIR web site at mirdrag. com or mirockracing.com. For even more information call 301-884-RACE.
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