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Thursday, August 21, 2014

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Commissioners
State Denies Grant Delve Into Reserves
for Sheriffs Office
for Trail Project

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer

Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron says he is still looking for answers as to why


the state denied grant funding to his agency for a community liaison whose
job it would have been to establish stronger ties with neighborhoods and report
back to the office regarding their crime problems.
The states Governors Office of Crime Control and Prevention sent a letter to the Board of County Commissioners informing them of the denial of the
Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (BJAG); the letter stated
the overwhelming response and limited funding were reasons for the denial.
It would have been a good augment to our community outreach, Cameron said. It allows the cops to do the cop work.
Police will continue to do their community outreach work, though, Cameron said, in the absence of the new position.
The sheriffs office has had success so far this year with its efforts to increase community policing in the Lexington Park area with a five-deputy unit
performing constant patrols by car, bicycle and on foot.
Businesses reported drop offs in nuisance crimes like pan handling,
drunken vagrancy and tresspassing as a result.
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The Board of County Commissioners approved more than $300,000 in capital
construction funds from reserves to pay for
Phase 6 of the Three Notch Trail Tuesday
after the bid for construction came in much
higher than architects and engineers had initially planned for.
The estimated cost for the portion of the
hiker biker trail set to go through Mechanicsville was about $2.1 million but the construction bid came in at $2.85 million.
Commissioners said it was a stark reminder of what happened last year with the
joint state/county funded project to expand
and modernize the adult detention center.
The project construction bid came in
millions of dollars overbudget and the expansion portion was scuttled.
The county agreed to move ahead
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The Leonardtown Arts and Entertainment District and the St. Marys County Arts
Council are offering a free workshop for all Southern Maryland artists. The workshop will be held at the College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus auditorium, Building A on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m.
The workshop will be packed with information specifically oriented toward artists.
Speakers include Pamela Dunne, Program Director, Arts and Entertainment Districts,
Maryland State Arts Council on the benefits of the Arts and Entertainment Districts.
John Schratweiser, Executive Director, Maryland Citizens for the Arts will talk about
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Its the shades of the jail coming back
to haunt my memory, said Commissioner
Todd Morgan, who like all the other commissioners voted to move ahead with moving
the funding to the project.
Commissioner President Francis Jack
Russell said the county had to work harder
to ensure that its projects cost estimates
came in closer to the bids by construction
contractors.
This is something we have to get better
at, Russell said.
The overall cost overruns totaled about
$700,000, said Recreation and Parks Director Brian Loewe, and the county was still
looking for resources to complete this portion of one of the countys marquis projects.
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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Woman Charged
With Attempted Murder
in Knife Attack
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A Lusby woman remains free on bond after being
charged with attempted second-degree murder and two
other assault counts stemming from a stabbing in California over the weekend.
Marisa Ramos, a resident of Cheyenne Trail, is alleged
to have assaulted with a knife another woman who lived on
Halsey Court here in St. Marys on Aug. 15, according to
charging documents filed in county District Court.
The victim, Amanda Renee Herbert, told state troopers who responded to the incident that she had been
stabbed repeatedly during the assault before her friend
Caitlyn Taylor Rader intervened and Ramos fled the scene
in a vehicle that was later found to have been stopped by
police twice in the last day surrounding the assault, once in
Calvert County and once in Charles County near La Plata.
By the time the alert came from St. Marys to Charles
County, where the last traffic stop occurred, Ramos had
been stopped in her vehicle with passenger Leroy Antoine
Savoy and had told the state trooper she would be spending
the night at his La Plata residence.
The trooper soon after found Ramos at Savoys residence and arrested her without incident, according to
charging documents.
According to charging documents, MedStar St. Marys
hospital personnel found that Herbert had sustained several
puncture wounds to her right arm and to her left lung.
Ramos also faces charges of first-degree and seconddegree assault here in St. Marys, but in Calvert County she

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Offices Will Close
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All St. Marys County Government administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of Labor
Day. Offices will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 2.
The St. Andrews Landfill and six Convenience Centers
and St. Marys Transit System (STS) will not operate on Sept.
1. The Landfill, Convenience Centers and STS will be open
for normal business hours prior to and after the observed
holiday.
All Senior Activity Centers and the three St. Marys
County Libraries will also be closed on Sept. 1 and there will
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is wanted in connection with an armed robbery at knifepoint of a victim in front of a bank in Lusby.
Charging documents allege that Ramos held the knife
to the victims throat while seated in the victims car and
demanded Percocet pills and cash.
The victim, named as Stephanie Pulsinelli in charging

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life during the altercation.
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News

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The countys Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) is currently making revisions to the county code section that governs water and sewer services Chapter
113 with a focus on updating under
what circumstances well and septic system users must endure great expense to
hookup to public utilities.
According to a draft document that
county legal officials have obtained from
MetCom, emphasizing it is an unfinished
work, the revised rules would require
many on private systems to hookup to a
new line whether it was installed by the
county or by another private party.

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Metcom Revising
Water, Sewer Connection
Requirements
The new revisions also define a service area where the requirements would
take hold legally as any county designated growth area in the countys Comprehensive Land Use Plan and would compel
properties that would normally be scheduled to receive public water and sewer in
three to six years to hook up to the new
service line.
The new regulations would also apply to any property that had a failing well
and septic system.
The new proposal would also require
those abutting a new service line to hookup within seven years from the date that
service line is declared ready for service.
The issue of who would have to
hookup to public water and sewer in ar-

eas where septic systems have been in


use for years has become a contentious
issue that brings up questions about the
property rights of septic system owners
who would have to abandon facilities that
were still working, as well as the sheer
cost of hooking up to a new line which
some county officials have estimated at
nearly $20,000 in some cases.
The new rules would also posit that
any violation of the portion of Chapter
113, section 10 would be punishable as a
misdemeanor; the fines proposed in the
revisions would allow MetCom to seek
a fine of up to $1,000 per violation if a
property owner was convicted of a violation or even up to $1,000 per violation per
day through the courts.

County Attorney George Sparling


said the document would not, in all likelihood, make it to the level of the state
legislature this coming year for approval.
Commissioner Dan Morris (R-Mechanicsville), who has often been a harsh
critic of MetCom, said the proposed requirements were an affront to the rights
of residents.
I think its a blatant violation of
property rights, this whole thing has gotten out of control, Morris said.
Officials at MetCom were not available for comment but staff there said that
the revisions would not make it to the
state legislature until 2016.
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Self-Defense for
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The concept of self-defense for seniors deals more with not showing fear than with
ways to physically harm an offender. Strength to protect oneself comes from an awareness of surroundings, a fearless presence, and an understanding of your capabilities. On
Thursday, Aug. 21 Triad/SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) of St. Marys
County will host a Self-Defense Seminar at Victory Woods Senior Apartments, 22611
FDR Boulevard, Lexington Park, Maryland. Wayne Dean, owner of Deans Okinawan
Martial Arts and Self Defense, will focus his presentation on Self-Defense for seniors
which will include:
Break-Away Techniques: the skills and techniques to break-away and protect you in
aggressive situations where one has been threatened or physically assaulted.
Pressure Point Areas: the ability to locate pressure point areas on the human body
to defend oneself.
Cane-Fu Self Defense: seniors with and without disabilities will learn how to use a
cane to defend themselves from physical harassment and assault.
There is one important psychological factor to remember regarding self-defense. You
are strengthening yourself and becoming more prepared.
Registration is not required, but encouraged. This event is open to the public and
FREE of charge. To register, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1073.

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Sailing Regatta Dinner and Dance
for Special Olympics

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The St. Mary's County Special Olympics would like to thank the Knights of Columbus
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County Special Olympics. All the athletes and their families had a fantastic time.

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Sparkle in Style

By Emily Charles
Contributing Writer
Do you want a hairstyle that shines? Then try out Sparkle Salon in Wildewood Shopping Center!
Established by owners Kari Jacobs, Marie Girard and Kandis
Pickens in September 2013, the full service salon is preparing to
celebrate its One Year Anniversary.
When the three founders opened their business last year, they
were looking to delve into a world of fresh experiences.
We wanted to start a new journey in life, said Jacobs.
We were excited for the chance to work with our friends, who
are equally talented, and to share our professionalism and passion
for creating, Girard said.
The beauty shop not only cuts hair, but offers coloring, texturizing and styling treatments alongside nail care and waxing
services.
The salon website, www.sparklesalonsomd.com, promises
attention and personal service youll come to expect and enjoy.
This service is made unique by its really good atmosphere, said
Pickens.
We specialize in bridal hair and make up, said Girard, And
our staff is highly skilled and can accommodate clients of all
styles. We do extensions!
Sparkle Salon and its staff is hosting an Anniversary Party on
Aug. 30 from 7 to 10 p.m., and the public is welcome. The party
will feature music, hor doeuvres and much more!
Come relax and enjoy! said Pickens.
The staff love to meet people, said Jacobs, and theyre hoping
to see you there. For more information about Sparkle Salon, call
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Thursday, August 21, 2014

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Judge to Take Witness


Stand in Murder Case Hearing

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A man who pleaded guilty to murder seven years
ago now says that he received ineffective defense counsel which could put his lawyer now Circuit Court
Judge David W. Densford on the witness stand when
his bid for a new trial comes up in October.
The County Times learned of the upcoming hearing when Deputy States Attorney Ted Wiener said in
open court that he had been banned for the time being
from trying cases in front of Densford in preparation
for the hearing.
The defendant in the case, Anthony Livers, said in
court filings that neither Densford nor the courts ad-

vised him properly of all the elements of each crime


with which he had been charged nor of the maximum
penalties he would receive for the second-degree murder charge or using a handgun in the commission of a
felony.
The court also did not ascertain his age, education
or mental condition nor did Densford adequately prepare for Livers case, the defendant has alleged.
Back on April 13, 2006 Livers became involved in
a fight outside of Monks Bar in St. Inigoes in the afternoon and as the bar started to close that night about 200
people gathered into the crowded parking lot he had an
altercation with Tavaras Hewlett, the victim.
After they fought, Livers retrieved a handgun
and shot Hewlett; Livers fled on foot and absconded

to Philadelphia for several days. When he returned to


Maryland he was arrested by Prince Georges County
Police April 22, 2006.
By March 20, 2007 Livers entered into a plea
agreement that netted him 30 years for the murder
conviction and 20 years for using the handgun to kill
Livers.
During the melee, a second defendant, Marcus Eugene Proctor, knocked Hewlett to the ground and shortly afterward Livers fired the lethal shot to the back of
the victims neck.
Proctor was sentenced 10 years in prison for the
assault just before the homicide.
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Police: Suspect Raped


Victim After Drinking Wine
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
St. Marys County law officers arrested a man over the weekend for alleg-

edly raping a woman he met at a local


bar.
Omni Amore Wallace, 31, an engineering technician who works for PAE
and lives in Lexington Park, was re-

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from the alleged victim.
According to charging documents
filed by police Wallace and two other
men met the victim and her friend at the
ABC Liquors bar in the Hickory Hills
Shopping Center the evening of Aug.
15; eventually they all left to go to the
defendants apartment on Hilton Drive.
The five people took a taxi, the victims friend told police, and the victim
had only had three drinks, according to
charging documents.
When the two women came into
the apartment they were offered wine,
which only the victim accepted, police said, and became violently ill after
drinking it.
Wallace suggested the victim go
lay down in one of the bedrooms, charging documents stated, and the witnesses
soon after noticed that Wallace had gone
missing and began banging on the door
where the victim had lain down.
The defendant opened the door,
charging documents stated, and he and

the victim were the only ones inside.


The victims friend saw that she was
unconscious with a small blanket draped
over her; the friend pulled away the cover and found the victim was naked from
the waist down.
The friend clothed the victim and
took her out of the apartment and later
told police of the incident; police said
interviewing the witness was difficult
because of her extremely intoxicated
condition.
The victim told police that her
memory of the evening was sporadic but
that she did not give anyone permission
to have sex with her; the last time she
had sex was a month prior, according to
the victim.
A detective assigned to the case reported that an examination of the victim
showed that she had engaged in some
kind of sexual contact; police later arrested Wallace and charged him with
second-degree rape.
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to have distributed Morphine to several individuals in the
days leading up to the death of John Warren Cleveland Jr.. Evidence recovered indicated that suspect Willingham distributed
Morphine to both John Cleveland and Lena King in the days
leading up to victim Clevelands death. He was charged with
two counts of Distribution of Morphine and originally held
without bail.
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Education
CSM Receives Grants to Serve Students, Tri-County
Thursday, August 21, 2014

Totals for 2013-14 Academic Year Top $5.4 Million;


Free Grants Workshop, Aug. 22

The College of Southern Maryland was awarded more than $5.4 million in grants
during the 2013-14 academic year for programs that support student success, business
and community training, and community events. Many of the grants span multiple
years and cross academic disciplines.
The college is focused on applying for those grants that will infuse funds to
advance college programs and initiatives and its students. The continued support that
we receive from federal, state and local agencies and organizations is proof that CSM
is considered a good steward of financial resources and that our partners know we are
committed to the success of these grant-funded programs, said CSM Vice President of
Advancement Michelle Goodwin.
Of the 63 grant applications that were submitted, 47 were awarded and 11 are
pending review. The largest grant award was from the U.S. Department of Education for a highly competitive Title III Part A Strengthening Institutions Program. The
project, Improving persistence and Completion through Targeted Interventions and
Services, First-Year Seminar and Course Improvements, is over a five-year period
totaling $2,175,544. Funds will be used to promote a seminar on attaining educational
goals for first-year students, among other student success initiatives.
Of the grants awarded, 43 percent are for supporting student success, 41 percent for
business and community training and the remainder for community events and general
support, according to CSM Lead Grants Development Specialist Becky Cockerham.

Investing in Student Success
Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a federally funded U.S. Department of Education program designed to aid and prepare first-generation, low-income participants
in their college and career pursuits. ETS prepares students ages 11-27 from all backgrounds in Charles County with an emphasis on assisting middle and high school students, and also serves veterans and high school dropouts. The program provides services including tutoring, test preparation, counseling, college admission preparation,
career exploration, assessment workshops and financial aid application assistance.
The Maryland State Department of Education awarded a grant through the Career
and Technology Education Program for faculty professional development, expansion
of the Testing Center at the Leonardtown and Prince Frederick campuses, development
of an associate of science degree program for robotics and continuance of support for
Career Services initiatives.
A Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) grant will implement the
reverse transfer program at CSM. This program allows students who have transferred
from CSM to a university prior to receiving their associate degree to send their university credits back to the CSM. Reverse transfer helps students achieve an additional
degree, typically while completing their bachelors degree.
Investing in Growing Critical Maryland Workforce
Now in its 21st year, the Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund
grant offers tuition, fees and book assistance to CSM students who complete the required coursework in pursuit of a degree in Early Childhood Development, Early
Childhood Education or Elementary Education programs. Scholarship recipients must
be working in the childcare field in a licensed childcare center or registered family
childcare home in Maryland, participating in the Maryland State Department of Education Child Care Provider Credential Program and maintain a grade point average of
2.75.
A scholarship grant program provided by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
supports the colleges Nuclear Engineering Technology (NET) associate degree program. Successful applicants are offered up to $5,000 for tuition, fees and textbook
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CSMs Maryland Center for Environmental Training (MCET) on the La Plata
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Since 1982, MCET has established a reputation for excellence in environmental,
safety and health training and compliance assistance. MCET is funded by grants, contracts and student tuitions. In the past, federal grants were awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). In addition, state
funding from Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) and Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) has supported environmental efforts.
Investing in Returning Military Veterans
CSMs Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CWD) Division was
also the sub-recipient in a DLLR EARN Implementation Grant and will work with lead
applicant Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland to deliver technical training to
identify underemployed or unemployed veterans who want to start a healthcare career.
A MHEC Medic/Corpsman to ADN (associate degree in nursing) Transition Program Grant will be used to increase nursing student enrollment by promoting direct
access for military veterans. The primary focus of the grant will be the development of
a streamlined educational pathway for veterans to transition to an associate of science
degree in nursing.
Investing in Tri-County Residents
The CSM Foundation was awarded a grant as part of the Bank of America Workforce Development/Education RFP Fund to educate and train economically disadvantaged residents of the tri-county in a Career Starters program. A program to train 17
students as Certified Apartment Maintenance Technicians will be offered this fall.
Grant funding from the Maryland Safety Highway Office was awarded to purchase and distribute bags to liquor stores which includes a marketing message to
reinforce the penalties for providing alcohol to underage persons. This funding was
a partnership between the Southern Potomac Traffic Safety Region and the Charles
County Substance Abuse Advisory Coalition through the Maryland Strategic Prevention Framework.
CSM was awarded as a sub-recipient for the Maryland Strategic Prevention Framework funding on behalf of the Charles County Substance Abuse Advisory Coalition.
The implementation plan included evidence-based environmental strategies to address
two priorities both at CSM and throughout Charles County: underage drinking (ages
12-20) and high-risk/binge drinking (ages 18-24).
The Maryland Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (MI-BEST) pilot
grant program supports a partnership between CSM and the Charles County Public
Schools Lifelong Learning Center. Funding by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the
DLLR, Licensing and Regulation will help low-skilled adults to complete integrated
basic and occupational skills that prepare them for a pharmacy technician job.
Investing in Community Events
A Naval Air Warfare Centers Aircraft Division federally funded grant supported
the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Day hosted by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Patuxent River Professionals. STEM Day on
CSMs Leonardtown Campus introduced fifth- through eighth-grade students to STEM
careers through demonstrations and carnival-type activities.
The Maryland State Arts Council, the Arts Council of Calvert County, the Charles
County Arts Alliance and the St. Mary's County Arts Council have provided grants
to fund childrens arts in education programs and CSMs 2014 Twilight Performance
Series, a variety of free outdoor concert performances at the colleges campuses.
Grants Workshop
To learn the ins and outs of selecting and applying for grants, CSM is hosting the
ninth Annual Grants Workshop, 9-11:30 a.m., Aug. 22 at the La Plata Campus. The
theme of the event is Outfitting Your Grants Toolbox. To register, contact Cockerham at beckyc@csmd.edu or 301-934-7648.
Cockerham, a 25-year employee of CSM has received national recognition by the
Council for Resource Development (CRD) for her efforts in making a significant positive impact on a community college. Cockerham is the lead and sole grants researcher
at CSM and works to leverage grants, donations, partnerships and in-kind gifts to raise
funds.
For information on the grants workshop, visit http://bit.ly/CSMGrantSeminar.

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RE-ELECT
Joseph V. Stone, Jr.

SMECO

Board of Directors

On May 17th, 2014 I accepted the nomination to represent St. Mary's County, once again, on
the Southern Maryland Electric Board of Directors.
I was first elected to the Board in 1996 and received the designation of "Certified Credentialed
Cooperative Director" in 1999.
During my tenure on the Board, I have served as Chairman of the Board Risk Oversight Committee, Chairman of the Personal and Benefits Committee, and Vice Chairman of the Board of
Directors. I was honored to be elected by my fellow Directors to serve as Chairman of the Board for
Southern Maryland Electric from September 2008 to August 2013.
On July 16, 2014 SMECO was notified that we had received the JD Power Award for customer
satisfaction for the 7th consecutive year. The award recognizes companies that are judged based
on "people, presentation, process, product, and price."
On July 23, 2014 SMECO received approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission to
reduce its residential Standard Offer Service energy charges.
SMECO has consistently maintained the highest electric service reliability record in Maryland.
I am committed to dedicating my time, expertise and skills to make sure SMECO remains a low
cost power provider, while maintaining a tradition of excellent service.
Please join us at our annual members meeting held on September 10, 2014 at the Blue Crabs
Regency Stadium located at 11765 St Linus Drive, Waldorf, Maryland, 20602. You can register to
vote from 4-7:30 p.m. In addition to free ice cream, sodas and live entertainment, fifty $35 electric
bill credits and other grand prizes will be given away. They include a used SMECO vehicle and 14
$75 cash prizes. A chance to win these prizes is free to members of the Co-Op.
Since 2007, I have had the pleasure of working with another highly competent director, Mr.
Douglas Frederick. I respectfully ask the members from Charles, Calvert, Prince George, and St.
Mary's County to vote for Douglas and myself.
I look forward to seeing you at the "Annual Meeting".
If you are unable to attend you can, with your account number, request a mail-in ballot on the
SMECO website, then go to "YourCooperative", then "Annual Members Meeting" and select the
request for the absentee ballot online option. You can also request a mail-in ballot by sending
a request to SMECO P.O. Box 670 Hughesville, Maryland 20637-0670. You must include your
account number and service address. You can also request a mail-in ballot by calling SMECO at
1-888-440-3311 ext 4722. Again, you will need your account number, which appears on your bill
to obtain a ballot.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Regards,
Joseph V. Stone, Jr.

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Selling Cars like a Star

By Emily Charles
Contributing Writer
Everybody deserves a car.
Or so says Tom Hodges, owner of Tom Hodges Auto
Sales & Service, located in Hollywood. The local used car
dealership was established in 1990, after Hodges spent 11
years working for another dealer, said Hodges. Upon realizing he wanted to work for himself while simultaneously
helping others, Hodges branched out on his own, creating
what is now one of the oldest car dealerships in Southern
Maryland, said Hodges.
Tom Hodges Auto Sales & Service takes pride in its
longevity and credits it to a friendly atmosphere and a lot
of dedication, said Hodges.
We will earn our customers confidence by meeting
their needs and providing excellent service and value that
clearly defines us as the best in the business, reads the Tom
Hodges Auto Sales & Services mission statement.
The statement is supported by the actions of Tom
Hodges and his team, both in their care for quality inventory and their care for the quality experience of their customers. I hand-pick all the cars myself. Sometimes people
bring their cars to me, sometimes I buy them from auctions
and sometimes theyre trade-ins. After I buy them, all of
the cars are reconditioned, given a 130 point inspection and
a safety check. They also have to meet my own personal
standards, said Hodges.
Hodges focus on a high caliber vehicle supply and his
steady drive to satisfy every client he meets has attracted
the attention of many Southern Marylanders and has helped
to expand his customer base, said Hodges. A particularly
noteworthy opportunity Hodges offers his customers is that
of purchasing a car even when burdened with bad credit.
We want to help everyone we can. Everyone deserves
a car, even if they have bad credit. Sometimes selling to a
person with bad credit is like giving them a second chance,
said Hodges.
Hes just very devoted to satisfying the customer and
their needs, said Blake Hodges, who works with his father,
Tom Hodges, during the summers.
Tom Hodges credits part of his success running Tom
Hodges Auto Sales & Services to his staff.

Were really lucky to have a great crew down here.


Sometimes thats hard to find, its a challenge finding good
workers. But we do, we have a lot of them, said Hodges,
Theyre all very well qualified.
While he loves his staff, the best part of running Tom
Hodges Auto Sales & Service is the people, said Hodges.
I love the interaction with local customers and its
great to give back to the community. We take part in fundraisers and sponsor events and really try to support Southern Maryland. I was born and raised here and I truly love
the area, said Hodges.
Hodges genuinely cares for the occupants of Southern
Maryland, and so hopes that wherever they are car shopping, they're doing it the right way.
Work with a reputable dealer, said Hodges, And
know that not all cars are going to work out the way you
think they will. Deal with a shop thats transparent. Make
sure theyre catering to your needs and not theirs, said
Hodges.
Go to different places, get information from different
people. Make sure that what the dealership says youre getting is really what youre getting, said Blake Hodges.
Because of his desire to help his customers and the
community in any way he can, Hodges was recently elected
as the President of the Maryland Delaware Independent
Auto Dealer Association (MDIADA), where he helps to
promote MDIADAs goals of serving the public interest
to benefit independent automobile dealers and the automotive industry in maintaining the high standards of business
conduct that merit public confidence, according to a press
released printed by The County Times on June 26.
Additionally, Hodges was recently named a Master
Dealer after completing the necessary courses in Richmond, Va., said Hodges. He is one of only four in the state
of Maryland to receive the title.
The skill that put Hodges in the aforementioned positions is also the skill he believes helped his business develop
without losing its friendly foundation.
Its been a challenge to grow into a bigger business
and maintain a personalized touch. We started out small and
personal and weve done our best to stay that way as times
have changed. Its been a real eye opener to see this business

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grow from one employee to twenty five, said Hodges.


Having sold all sorts of cars, from todays modern
models to a 1966 Chevrolet Corvettes, Tom Hodges aims
to make buying a car not only affordable, but pleasant. He
would also like to express to the Southern Maryland Community that if you need him, hell always be around.
If theres ever a problem, Im available. Im always
ready to serve the customers needs, said Hodges.
For more information about Tom Hodges Auto Sales
& Insurance, visit www.tomhodgesauto.com or contact the
Sales Department at 301-373-8747. The Service Department can be contacted at 301-373-4900.
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Letters to the

Thursday, August 21, 2014

18

Editor

Wise Decision Making in the


Selection of an Interim School Superintendent
At their Aug. 12 meeting the Board of Education
made a wise decision in their selection of an interim
school superintendent. That decision was not only wise
in who they selected but also wise in who they did not
select. Their choice came from within so their candidate will be familiar with the present system he is
an educator with strong academic credentials so the
teachers can respect him as one of their own and he
has already promised a transparent budget process. In
the process they also rejected another overly generous
and ill conceived compensation package proposed by
another candidate. Now the board will have almost a
full year to evaluate their selection so they will have
first hand knowledge of his management style and if
he does what needs to be done he should have a leg up
if he applies for the permanent position. Some icing
on the cake is the board also rejected the hand-picked
candidate that the current superintendent and chairman of the board tried to slip in without consideration
of anyone else. Hopefully, this will be the final nail in
the coffin of cronyism within the school systems administration. I gladly stand corrected that the fix was
not in or the majority of the board members unfixed the
fix. Either way, independent thinking prevailed which
is refreshing and good for everyone.
Mr. Smith will have a yeomans task to get things
back on track. Perhaps the relationship with the Commissioners will improve and some financial relief will
be considered, employee moral should get a boost, it
couldnt go much lower, adequate supplies may become more available, and addressing the disparate

treatment on compensation issues between the rank


and file and the administration may be addressed. As
the interim superintendent major change cant be expected in a matter of months but indicators showing the
direction he plans on taking should become apparent
before the permanent position is on the table. He already mentioned budget transparency which is a good
sign. If it is not a requisite part of the changing of the
guard he should have an independent audit high on his
to-do list. The million dollars spent on stipends (2013
figures) and the leave cash-out while still on the payroll
should also be near the top of his list.
Naturally, there is always one dark cloud to spoil
an otherwise perfect sunny day. The unions decision
to recommend a job action, rather than try to form a
collaborative agenda with the new superintendent and
work jointly for the common goal, will be a distraction.
Ironically, the union president is saying the administrations critics should become pacifists and forget the
monumental disaster, her words, for the sake of stability while at the same time she is now advocating a
work to the rule initiative. It was the monumental disaster that cost her members their salary increases for
which she is now calling for the job action. She must
have a masters degree in dysfunctional thinking. The
timing of their plan couldnt be worse and will only
alienate the commissioners, taxpayers, parents and
most of the teachers. It is also foolhardy to think people
who dedicate their lives to the students are going to
ignore the needs of the children for the sake of a dollar
and to suggest they only take actions that wont affect

LEGAL NOTICE
Commissioners of Leonardtown
Notice of Public Hearing
The Leonardtown Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Office, 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD for a DENSITY BONUS REQUEST
for the HAMPTONS AT LEONARDTOWN PROJECT this request
is to increase the density of the project from 10 units an acre to 12
units an acre and to increase the buildings from 3 stories to 4 stories
in height. The project is located between Fenwick Street and Route 5,
east of the St. Aloysius Cemetery - Tax Map 0040, Parcel 0254, and
containing 12.54 acres. The purpose of the hearing will be to present
the project for public review and comment. Copies of the concept plan
are available for review at the Leonardtown Town Office. The public
is invited to attend and/or send written comments to be received by
Sept. 23, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to the Commissioners of Leonardtown,
POB 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Special accommodations will be
made for persons with disabilities upon request.
By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator.

8/21/2014

the students doesnt leave much to pick from. In this


economic climate asking workers to turn down overtime to make a point about the stagnant compensation
increases is ill conceived, unfair and delusional. The
union leadership is acting like kids having a tantrum
because they didnt get their way. It is no wonder their
membership consists of less than half of the teachers
and thats including retired members who still belong
to the union. If we are lucky this call to arms will fade
into obscurity unnoticed. It may be wise for the membership to see if they can find another seat on the bus
to West Virginia. If they do Ill chip in for the ticket
to spare unions from getting any more bad press. Her
claim that the critics dont know what they are talking
about flies in the face of reality since most of the concerns that were raised back in April came to fruition.
At that time transparency was the big issue and I dont
know of anyone who is not part of the school system
who will deny they know more about the school systems affairs and its problems now than they did a few
months ago.
A lot of water has gone under the bridge but it appears the flood waters are receding. A new superintendent, some new board members on the horizon and
a rejuvenated workforce, particularly if some of their
concerns can be met, will bode well for the taxpayers
and the school system. Who knows, I may even be able
to throw away my pen.

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Hurting the Students

The Tragic
Death of Robin
Williams
The recent tragic death of Robin Williams reminds us that people struggle every day with depression and sometimes that suffering can lead to
death.
St Marys County is a caring community that
believes in reaching out to help all our citizens. For
over 40 years the county has funded Waldens Crisis Hotline. Our hotline is one of the oldest professionally staffed hotlines in the country and has been
in operation for over 40 years serving St. Marys
County. We have answered hundreds of thousands
of calls spanning 4 decades. This hotline would not
be possible without the generosity and support of our
community. No matter what the issue, our staff are
ready to provide support and assistance.
Please call us anytime day or night at 301863-6661. We are here to listen. We pledge to continue to be here to provide Help for today, hope for
tomorrow.
Kathleen OBrien, PhD
CEO Walden

Public School Union Officials are saying that "teachers are


going back to basics because they are not getting step increases in
pay". Union Officials were quoted in the County Times as saying
"teachers with the St. Mary's County School System will only do
what is required of them this school year and nothing more, and
that includes not assigning homework to students because it would
increase the amount of free time that teachers would have to use
to grade assignments". The Union Officials go on to say " we have
no intention of hurting the students or diminishing the quality and
instruction we provide". This is a contradiction !
I contend that not assigning homework does hurt the students
and the quality of education. Do all teachers feel this way about
assigning homework, or is this the Unions talking? Either way, it
sounds petty. One teacher speaking on condition of anonymity put
the onus on the Unions and the School Board for not doing an adequate job, and said that teachers did get step increase but were short
changed just a few dollars per pay check due to a change in the payment formula. That is not the County Commissioners fault!
Everyone should stop pointing fingers at the County Commissioners who have continued to adequately fund the School System
with annual increases in funding. They should instead turn their
ire toward the Unions, and also toward the School Board for mismanagement resulting in a $6.5 million cost overrun. Without this
mismanagement, teachers could have a bigger pay check. And the
question remains, are School Unions a help or hindrance to Public
Education?
Joe Wible Sr.
Leonardtown

Annual SMECO
Board Election
I am a candidate for the annual SMECO Board election scheduled for Sept. 10.
As many are becoming more aware, the
Board has a history of appointing its own
replacements. When John Bloom, a representative from Charles County, announced
his retirement a few months ago, he purposely and unusually said he would serve
out his term. He deserves a lot of respect for
that as many Board members would have
preferred he retire early, allowing them the
normal opportunity of self-selecting his
replacement. The Board majority would
then be able to support their selection as an
incumbent at the annual election. The present election process gives many advantages
to Board incumbents, especially since all
four counties vote for each candidate.
As examples, recent early Board retirements in St. Marys allowed the Board
to select the son of the retiring long sitting
member a few months before the annual
election. The second recent replacement
was the son of a close friend of the early
retiring, long sitting member (who had replaced his dad), again a few months before
the annual election.
It is my judgment that all these are
good, loyal and capable people, however,
a self appointing board at a utility as large
and vital to the community as SMECO has
many downsides. For one, it effectively
keeps us SMECO members from selecting
their Board members. Secondly, this process tends to select members who think like
those on the Board. Inbreeding can make
the Board weak, resulting in limited overall
experience and being too easily persuaded
by management. I would like to see a Board

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that is just as good, loyal and capable, but


more questioning and more independent.
I see our electrical utilities becoming
even more vital in the coming years. We
continue to use more and more electricity
as we replace tools, cars, mowers, etc. We
also are closer to developing reasonable alternatives with on-site generators and solar
and wind. It will be important to balance
the users more alternatives with the necessity to financially support a robust and reliable supply grid. Keeping all customers
satisfied, in the cooperative and on the grid
will keep prices stable for everyone.
With my love for Southern Maryland,
my 30 plus years as a telephone utility manager and my now several years experience
in alternative energies, primarily solar, I
am uniquely qualified for the Board.
Your easiest way to vote should be
by requesting a mail-in ballot, as few of
us can take the time to attend the meeting Wednesday, September 10, at the Blue
Crabs stadium. With your Account Number, you can do this by requesting a ballot
at the SMECO website, then go to Your Cooperative, then Annual Members Meeting,
selecting the request an absentee ballot online option the 13th line down. If you can,
I also encourage you to attend the meeting
to vote.
Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Mike Thompson
St. Marys Candidate for the SMECO
Board
Hollywood, Md.

Editor

Common
Denominator is
Police, Not Race
The police shooting of Michael Brown in
Ferguson Missouri must not be viewed in racial
terms as in black against white because we too
had a similar event happen here in St Mary''s
County on Jan. 19, 2011, when a State police Officer ran down an innocent man named Buhrman
"Yogi" Baird, 88 years old.
In Ferguson Missouri Michael Brown was a
black teenager and here in Hollywood "Yogi" was
a beloved elderly white man, so it is not about the
different races as the common denominator is that
the Police can kill or even murder a citizen without any legal consequence simply because they
are the Police.
This is a real and ongoing problem for the entire USA where the police are not only being held
above the law but that the police are above God,
in that the police can kill or murder and then just
walk away with it.
James Cusick
Hollywood, Md.

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Obituaries
Jerome Paul Proctor, Jr. 33
Jerome Paul Proctor, Jr. 33, of Lexington
Park, Md., beloved son
of Julia Rosemary and
Jerome Paul Proctor, Sr.,
entered this life on July 7,
1981 and departed this life
suddenly on August 10 in
Leonardtown, Md.
Jerome received his education from
the St. Marys County Public School system, in St. Marys County, Md. He was
employed over the years through various
businesses throughout Lexington Park.
Jerome was truly a family man. He
was a loving son, father, brother and uncle. He enjoyed spending time with his
children and fiance, and he loved anything dealing with the outside, especially
camping and fishing. Jerome had a true
passion for Tupac and enjoyed listening
to his music.
He is preceded in death by his
grandparents, Mary Geneva and John
Roosevelt Proctor and Agnes and Morris
Proctor.
In addition to his parents, he leaves
to cherish his memory five children;
Tyrik, Jerome, Marquis, Genae and Jamarkus; fiance, Barbara Guy; one sister,
Jessica Proctor (Earl); adoptive-sister,
Laura Patton; four nieces Chantel, TaMiya, JBrea, and Laila and one nephew,
Zachary. He also leaves behind a host of
aunts, uncles, cousins, and associates.

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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers.
We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
news@countytimes.net after noon on Tuesdays may run in the following weeks edition.

Family united with friends on Friday, August 15, for visitation at 10 a.m.
until time of service at 11 a.m. at Good
Samaritan Church, 20850 Langley Road,
Lexington Park, Md. Interment followed
at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md.
Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, Md.

Joseph Harry Graham, PhD., 92


Joseph Harry Graham, PhD., 92, of Leonardtown, Md. passed away
August 11 at St. Marys
Nursing Center.
Born September 11,
1921 in Leonardtown,
Md., he was the son of the
late William Floyd Graham and Ida Miriam Thomas.
Joseph proudly served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy from 1942
until his honorable discharge in 1946. He
married his beloved wife, Ruth Gilstrap
Graham on May 11, 1946 in Stephens
County, Ga. Together they celebrated 68
wonderful years of marriage. He earned
his PhD in Plant Pathology. He was employed by the Department of Agriculture
as a Plant Pathologist until his retirement. He travelled extensively with his
job, including through the Soviet Union
in 1969, South America, Australia, and
Europe. His hobbies included vegetable

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gardening and carpentry. He particularly enjoyed making small pieces of


furniture. He volunteered with Meals
on Wheels, and donated many hours of
service to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. He was also a member of
the American Phytopathological Society.
In addition to his beloved wife, Joseph is survived by his children, Anne G.
Lowney (Jerry) and Joseph H. Graham,
Jr. (Denise) of Washington, D.C.; and
his grandson, Vincent Graham. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in
death by his brothers, Thomas Graham
and Hoyt Graham.
A Memorial Service with Military
Honors was held on August 20 at 11 a.m.
at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301
Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Md. 20623.
Memorial contributions may be
made to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 9701 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, Md. 20903-2300.
Condolences may be made at www.
brinsfieldfuneral.com
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Genevieve Julia Post, 87


Genevieve Julia Post,
87, of Leonardtown, Md.
passed away August 15,
2014 at Solomons Nursing
Center in Solomons, Md.
Born August 21, 1926
in Waterbury, Conn., she
was the daughter of the
late Frank Penevich and
Julia Burba Penevich.
Genevieve celebrated over 50 wonderful years of marriage to her late husband, Alfred John Post, before his passing in August 2000. She was devoted to
her husband and loved to care for him and
her family. She was a delicious baker,
best known for her nutmeg cookie logs.
She enjoyed collecting cook books and
helping her husband make wooden animals. She was an avid reader, with her
favorite book being Gone with the Wind.
She enjoyed traveling to Florida with her
husband every November. She was devoted to her church, Immaculate Heart
of Mary, and to St. Jude. She taught
Sunday school, was a Pre-K aide and
worked many Lenten Suppers. She also
volunteered at Little Flower School. Her
greatest love was for her family, and she
enjoyed taking care and cheering on her
grandchildren in the younger years.
Genevieve is survived by her daughter, Virginia McKeen (David) of Leonardtown, Md.; her sister, Frances Bernius (Edward) of Watertown, Conn.; her
grandchildren, Erica Bourgeois (Mark)
of Mechanicsville, Md. and Andrew
McKeen of Columbia, Md.; her great
granddaughters, Adriana Claire Bourgeois and Elaina Tiffany Bourgeois; her
nieces, Jean Meschi-Bernius (Larry) of
Highland, Ind., Nancy Bernius (Francois) of France; and nephews, Roger Bernius (Joann) of Clifton, N.J., Bruce Post
(Mary) of Essex, Vt. and Harvey Post. In
addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Alfred
Post and her son, Frank Jerome Post.
Family received friends for Genevieves Life Celebration on Wednesday,
August 20, from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers
recited at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral

Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road,


Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev.
Marco Schad on Thursday, August 21, at 10
a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church,
22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park,
Md. 20653. Interment will follow in the
church cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made
to the Alzheimers Association of Maryland, 10665 Stanhaven Place, Suite 205D,
White Plains, Md. 20695.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

David Alexander Clarke, Sr. 59


David
Alexander
Clarke, Sr. 59, of Lexington Park, Md. passed
away August 15 at Hospice House of St. Marys
in Callaway, Md.
Born June 29, 1955 in
Leonardtown, Md. he was
the son of the late George Willard Clarke,
Jr. and Catherine Coombs Clarke.
David was a lifelong resident of St.
Marys County. On July 8, 1972, he married his beloved wife, Carolyn Sue Goode.
Together they celebrated 42 wonderful
years of marriage. He was a lifelong waterman and especially enjoyed eating hard
and soft crabs. He enjoyed spending time
outdoors; including hiking through the
woods, crabbing, fishing, walking on the
beach and hunting. He also enjoyed watching Western movies, particularly John
Wayne and Clint Eastwood. He was an
avid Washington Redskin fan. David was
a beautiful dancer, and loved country music. However, his greatest love was for his
family. He loved to spend his time with his
wife, children and grandchildren, who were
the apples of his eye.
In addition to his wife, David is survived by his children, Rebecca Abbott
(Kenneth) of California, Md., David Clarke,
Jr. (Sharon) of Chesapeake, Va., Tammy
Clarke (Shawn Tardif) of Lexington Park,
Md. and Mary Wyne (Walter) of Mechanicsville, Md.; his sisters, Edith Quade of
Avenue, Md., Christine Hutchinson (Lee)
of Salisbury, N.C., Susan Clarke of Lexington Park, Md., and Catherine Clements of
Valley Lee, Md.; his brothers, George Willard Clarke III of Hollywood, Md., Michael
Clarke (Linda) of California, Md., Wayne
Clarke of California, Md., and Nicholas
Clarke of California, Md.; his grandchildren, Laura Abbott, Ryan Clarke, Jacob
Clarke, Alexis Tardif, Jada Tardif, Jonathan
Wyne, Joshua Wyne, Kaylee Wyne, and
Kain Wyne. In addition to his parents, he is
also preceded in death by his brothers, John
Willard Clarke, Louis Clarke and Joseph
Clarke.
Family received friends for Davids
Life Celebration on Tuesday, August 19,
from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road,
Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment was
private.
Memorial Contributions may be made
to Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O. Box
625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

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AT

Presenting the professionals' favorite properties on the market.

Featured
Homes of
the Week

How to Stay
Within Your Home
Improvement Budget
Home improvement projects range from small scale undertakings that can be tackled
in a single weekend to large
remodels that can take several
months to complete. While no
two projects are the same, every home improvement project
demands that homeowners dip
into their pockets and spend
some money.
Much like the scale of
projects varies greatly, so, too,
do the financial commitments
required of homeowners to
make those projects a reality.
But no matter the size of the
project, homeowners can find
ways to stretch their budgets
without sacrificing the quality
of their improvements.
Do your homework.
Before you decide to make
changes to your home, its best
to first do some research into
any potential projects youre
considering. Many homeowners have decided to dive into a
project before they fully realize its scope
and cost, and going in blind can bust a budget, turning what might have seemed like a
relatively simple project into a money pit.
Understanding just what a project entails and how much its likely to cost can
give homeowners an idea of what they can
afford and where they might be able to
stretch their budgets. For example, if you
want to replace your kitchen countertops
but cant afford engineered quartz countertops, you might be able to find a less
expensive alternative, such as tile, that
you like just as much. But its best to research such alternatives before you decide
to replace your existing countertops. If you
cant find a less expensive alternative, you
might want to postpone the project until
you can grow your budget. But starting the
project without first grasping its true cost
is a recipe for disaster, so do your homework before you find your toolbox and start
working.
Build unforeseen expenses into your
budget. Another way to stay within your
budget is to include budget-busting unforeseen expenses into the budget from the
get-go. Whether youre doing the project
yourself or paying a contractor, nearly every home improvement project will present
some unforeseen, and costly, hurdles. For
example, you might find mold inside the
walls when youre converting a basement,
and it can cost a pretty penny to make that
mold go away. If you go into the project
expecting such hurdles, then the financial
sting of addressing them wont prove too
great a burden. But if the mold catches you
and your budget completely off guard, you
might be forced to overextend that budget
or make sacrifices elsewhere in order to

complete the project. Build some contingency money, including permit and permit
fees, into your home improvement project to safeguard against such unforeseen
issues.
Get to work. If youre hiring a contractor, speak to him or her before signing
a contract to see if there is anywhere you
can pitch in to keep the labor costs low.
You might be able to pitch in during the
demolition phase, saving the cost of paying your contractors workers to tear down
walls or remove debris you can just as easily remove yourself. Another way to pitch
in is to do the end-of-day cleanup yourself.
Any role you play with regard to labor will
likely need to be negotiated upfront, but
you can save yourself a substantial amount
of money on labor if youre willing to get
your hands dirty.
Determine if piecemeal is the most
affordable option. Sometimes it makes
sense to tackle one project at a time, while
other times you might want to combine
projects to save on the cost of materials.
For instance, if your ultimate goal is to install wood flooring throughout your home,
determine if it makes more financial sense
to install the flooring all at once rather than
doing one or two rooms at a time. You
might save by buying all of your materials
at once rather than buying a small amount
of materials several times over the next
several years.
Home improvement projects often go
a long way toward making a home more
enjoyable for its owners and inhabitants.
And while such projects can be costly,
homeowners who stay disciplined can still
get their dream homes without busting
their budgets.

Realtors Choice

To list a
property in our next
Realtors Choice edition,
call Jennifer
at 301-373-4125.

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Competing for Excellence in


Classroom, on Field of Play
Student Athletes Recognized
for Academic Achievements
Six student-athletes at the College of Southern Maryland have been named to the National Junior College Athletic Associations (NJCAA) Region XX All-Academic Team for the 2013-14 academic year.
Golfer George Bowie of Port Tobacco, volleyball libero Kimberly Brewer of Waldorf, womens basketball forward/center Maekala Bryant of Waldorf, mens basketball forward James Day of Mechanicsville,
womens soccer forward Kayla Ruiz of California and womens soccer forward Laura Shaner of Leonardtown were named All-Academics.
To be eligible for this distinction, student athletes must exhibit excellence in their sport as well as maintain at least a 3.60 grade point average (GPA).
The accomplishments of our student athletes in the classroom, in the heat of competition and in their
everyday lives, speak to the character and caliber of the young men and women of CSM who participate
in sports while advancing their academic pursuits, said CSM Lead Director of Student Life and Athletics
Michelle Ruble.
For more information on CSM athletics, visit http://www.csmd.edu/athletics/index.html.
James Day of Mechanicsville, left, getting kudos from his teammates during a game, was one of six athletes named to
the NJCAA Region XX All-Academic Team for the 2013-14 academic year.

Jet Wars at MIR on Saturday


This Friday night, Aug. 22, Maryland International Raceway
(MIR) will host the Speed Unlimited Midnight Madness series. The
Midnight Madness series is a great place to check out street legal drag
racing, hang out with your friends, enjoy great food, meet new people,
and cruise the pits. You can even enter your own streetcar or street bike
into the event for time runs, grudge runs, or trophy racing. The event
will feature X275, Pro Street, Super Street, Hollyrock Customs Diesel
Shootout and Motorcycle. Its safe, fun, affordable, and legal. Gates will
open at 6:30pm and first round eliminations will start at 10pm for all
classes. General Admission for adults is $10, and kids 11 & under are
free. Race Entry Fee is only $20.
This Saturday, Aug. 23, MIR will host the 36th annual Jet War! See
the World's Fastest, Fire-Breathing Jet Funny Cars, and Jet Dragsters
with The Queen of Diamonds, First Strike, Top Secret, Jersey Thunder, Blazing Angel, and the California Smokey! Also featuring "The
King Of Quake" Bob Motz and his Jet Powered Kenworth Truck! Plus,
check out the return of the Wild Bunch II Supercharged Altereds, supercharged Funny Cars and ANYTHING ELSE we can FIRE UP to create
the WILDEST show in drag racing! MIR is also pleased to present the
Warriors Outlaw Drag Racing Team! Adult Admission is $25, Juniors
12-15 are $10, and Kids 6-11 are just $5. Gates Open at 1pm with sports-

Mark Your Calendars for the 2014


Fall Classic Dodgeball Tournament
The 2014 Fall Classic Dodgeball Tournament provides
Southern Maryland with a day of maximum social enjoyment through the alternative sport of dodgeball. Nows your
chance to gather a team of friends, neighbors, or co-workers and relive the days of your youth!
Dodgeball requires minimal equipment and/or playing experience. Teamwork and strategy are valuable factors
in dodgeball than athletic skill and individual competitiveness. Experience is countered by enthusiasm. Dodgeball is
safer and more enjoyable than ever with rubber coated foam
balls, safety conscious rules and a festive tournament atmosphere. Anyone can join in the fun!
Teams will receive t-shirts. Individual awards will
also be given for special achievements. The tournament
will be contested in a round robin format. Games will begin
at 9:00 am and conclude by 3:00 pm. Key dates and times
are as follows:

October 4, 2014 beginning at 9:00 am - Check in is


8:00-8:30 am
Registration deadline is September 26, 2014 - $75
per team (6 players)
- 16 years and up
- Minors must have parental permission
- Minimum 6 teams; maximum 9 teams
Leonard Hall Recreation Center
23145 Leonard Hall Drive - Leonardtown, MD 20650
Round Robin Tournament
- Each contestant meets all other contestants
- Matches last approximately 15 minutes (Best of 3
games)
For more information, registration and rules visit
www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/dodgeball or contact Kyle
Kebaugh at 301-475-4200 ext. 1803 or via email to kyle.
kebaugh@stmarysmd.com.

man time trials starting at 2pm, and the Jet Show starts at
7pm! So call all your friends and head to Budds Creek!
This Sunday, Aug. 24 MIR will hold the IREV Summer Import Revolution featuring: All Import Drag Racing, a Custom Car Show, Bikini Contest, Burnout Contest,
Vendor Midway, Beautiful Women, and Great Food! Ten
different classes will be featured at the event including
Heads-Up classes, Index Classes, Bracket Classes, and
Fun Runs. The IREV event's main attraction is the Custom Car Show drawing tuners and exotics from all over
the DMV area with classes for every type of car! Tons of
trophies and special awards are given out at every event!
In addition to the Drag Racing and Custom Car Show the
IREV event features the very popular $1,200 Bikini Contest and a Vendor Midway. So don't miss all the action this
Sunday. Gates will open at 9am, Car Show registration
starts at 10am, and Drag Racing begins at 10am. Admission is $20 for adults and just $5 for Kids 6-11. Car Show
entry is just $30 and you can even enter your own street
car in the "Fun Runs" class for just $25.
For more detailed information on these events call the
24-Hour Dragline Hotline at 301-884-RACE or visit us at
www.mirdrag.com

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Raley Collects Fourth


Hobby Stock Checker
By Doug Watson
Contributing Writer
Seaford Delawares Austin Hubbard used a little home-track advantage to
score a popular win in last Friday nights 50-lap World of Outlaws Late Model Series
A-Main at Potomac speedway as the series made its first trip to the popular Southern
Maryland oval since 2004. The win for Hubbard, worth $10,050, was his third career
WoO A-Main win and first since 2010 aboard his MBH Race Cars, MasterSbilt no.11.
Hubbard and Keith Jackson shared the front-row for the start of the event with
Hubbard darting into the race lead as the field roared into turn-one. As Hubbard lead
the battle for second was intense. Keith Jackson, Tim McCreadie and Darrell Lanigan waged hand-to-hand combat for the first twenty-two laps with Lanigan finally
securing the spot for good on lap twenty-three. Lanigan would get close to Hubbard
on more than one occasion, but current WoO point leader and 2004 Potomac winner
would have to settle for runner-up money. This is a huge win for us tonight. Hubbard stated in Potomacs victory lane. Weve got good race cars and great people
supporting us and to win one of these races here at Potomac, which is almost a home
track for us, is awesome. Hubbard, who won a Limited Late Model event at the track
at 16 years old, felt confident about his chances to run well when his team rolled
through the gate. We won our first Late Model race here and we always liked coming
here. Hubbard stated. The bottom was where our car was working the best and I
knew Darrell (Lanigan) was back there so I knew if I protected the bottom hed have a
hard time getting us on the top and we were able to hold him off. I just want to thank
all the fans that came out and supported us tonight, this is a great crowd. Thursday
Delaware winner Gregg Satterlee was third, Tim McCreadie settled for fourth with
ninth-starting Chub Frank rounding out the top-five. Setting fast-time in time trials
over the 35 car field was Darrell Lanigan with a one-lap time of 14.686. Heats went
Darrell Lanigan, Austin Hubbard, Keith Jackson and Stevie Long with twin consolations going to Tim Fuller and Dale Hollidge.
Jonathan Raley rolled to his fourth win of the season in the 15-lap Hobby Stock
main. Raley, who lined-up sixth for the start, reached second by lap-nine and then
wrestled the top-spot from Jamie Sutphin on the thirteenth-lap and would then lead
the distance to score his 13th career Potomac feature win. Twelfth-starting Ed Pope
Jr. rallied late to take second, Tommy Wagner Jr. posted his career-best finish taking
third, John Burch was fourth with Ryan Clement rounding out the top-five. Heats
went to Sutphin and Pope.
Current point leader Troy Kassiris drove to his second win of 2014 in the 16-lap
Street Stock feature. Kassiris, who also came from sixth on the grid, snared the lead
from Walt Homberg on the ninth-circuit and drove off uncontested to secure his 8th
career division win. Homberg, for the second week in a row, took second with Scott
Wilson, Johnny Oliver and Kyle Nelson trailing at the finish. Heats went to Kassiris
and Mike Franklin.
Megan Mann was triumphant for the third time this season with her win in the
15-lap U-Car feature. Mann, who started on the pole, jumped into the lead on lap-one
and never looked back as she lead all 15-laps to secure the win. Corey Swaim was
second, 12th-starting Mikey Latham took third, Erica Bailey was fourth with John
Molesberry completing the top-five. Heats went to Latham and Swaim.
Late Model feature finish
1. Austin Hubbard 2. Darrell Lanigan 3. Gregg Satterlee 4. Tim McCreadie 5.
Chub Frank 6. Shane Clanton 7. Frank Heckenast Jr. 8. Kenny Pettyjohn 9. Rick
Eckert 10. Eric Wells 11. Chase Junghans 12. Ross Robinson 13. Clint Smith 14.
Keith Jackson 15. Jason Covert 16. Morgan Bagley 17. Kenny Moreland 18. Vic
Coffey 19. Tim Fuller 20. Jamie Lathroum 21. Dale Hollidge 22. Stevie Long 23.
JT Spence 24. Dan Stone DNQ- Amanda Whaley, Kyle Lear, Rance Garlock, Larry
Ramsey, Ryan Hackett, Boom Briggs, Dean Guy, Nick Davis, Ricky Elliott, Pancho
Lawler, Tom Wagner Jr.
Hobby Stock feature finish
1. Jonathan Raley 2. Ed Pope Jr. 3. Tommy Wagner Jr. 4. John Burch 5. Ryan
Clement 6. Jamie Sutphin 7. Will Nelson 8. Doug Cooke 9. Matt Stewart 10. Billy
Crouse 11. Jerry Deason 12. Bobby Miexsall 13. John Weyrick 14. Kenny Sutphin
15. Steve Windsor 16. Tommy Randall 17. Korey Downs 18. Michael Clark 19. Gage
Perkins 20. Greg Morgan
Street Stock feature finish
1. Troy Kassiris 2. Walt Homberg 3. Scott Wilson 4. Johnny Oliver 5. Kyle
Nelson 6. Mike Hanbury 7. Buddy Dunagan 8. Dale Reamy 9. Mike Franklin 10.
Ben Bowie 11. Mike Raleigh 12. Jerry Jenkins Jr. 13. Barry Williams Sr.
U-Car feature finish
1. Megan Mann 2. Corey Swaim 3. Mikey Latham 4. Erica Bailey 5. John
Molesberry 6. Cori French 7. Sam Raley 8. Dominic King 9. Jimmy Suite 10. Jeremy Pilkerton 11. Greg Carrino 12. Savannah Windsor 13. DJ Powell

Sports

News

A View From The

Bleachers
Fashion Faux Pas

By Ronald N. Guy Jr.


Contributing Writer
Unless youve
been visiting methane sinkholes in
Siberia, you know
Ray Rices story.
In
February,
the Baltimore Ravens running back
assaulted his wife in an Atlantic City
casinos elevator. The specific details
are unknown, but the disturbing, viral
video, one that depicted Rice dragging an unconscious woman from
said elevator like a sack of dirty laundry, told the terrible story. Rice, the
tough, manly and now cowardly football player, raised his fist or elbow or
knee or whatever and beat his wife so
violently that she lost consciousness
for a protracted period of time. Rices
act was disgusting and built a powder
keg of raw public emotion; the NFLs
handling of it set the emotional bonfire ablaze.
Since taking over as NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell has issued
heavy-handed justice for player misconduct. Hes been as strict as the
nuns that taught me in grade school
and his punishments have reminded
me of dads when I couldnt plead my
case to mom first. As the NFL investigation progressed, the world watched
and waited for Judge Goodells decision. His verdict wouldnt just be
about Ray Rice, it would provide hard
evidence on the NFLs position on domestic violence, particularly as compared to other player crimes, such
as positive tests for banned substances (situations that routinely result in
four game suspensions or more).
So this was a big deal among
Goodells most important decisions.
His verdict was delivered with a
foam gavel: Rice would be suspended for two games. The outcry was
swift, loud and has been rightfully
persistent. It feels inconsistent with
Goodells commitment to protecting
the shield (the NFLs iconic logo)
and, more troubling, dismissive of
violence against women.
Im not presenting anything here
you likely didnt already know. You
are probably equally disappointed
in the NFL; you may even share my
outrage. But the league has spoken.
Rice, the same guy that knocked out
his wife, will represent the NFL and
the Ravens starting in week three of
the 2014 season. Nothing is going to
change that. What remains in ques-

tion and beyond the bounds of the


NFLs substantial influence is our
the general populations processing
of Rices penalty and eventually onfield presence. Thus far, the returns
have been disappointing - at least
locally.
At a practice held on July 28 at
M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore,
Rice was cheered like a prodigal son
returning from an unjust detainment.
That bothered me, initially, but Ive
grown to accept this quick, withinthe-family indication of support. If
Rice is to pay his penance and restore
his character (this was his first blemish), and if some good is to come of
this terrible mess, he will need the
city behind him.
Heres what I cant accept: wearing his jersey.
While dinning recently, Rice reentered my thoughts when a young
man clad in a Rice jersey-shirt settled
in at an adjacent table. My curiosity raced. What compelled this guy
to commit such an obvious fashion
faux pas? Does he have a wife or a
girlfriend? A sister? He at least has
a mother. I have all of those (just a
wife, no girlfriendfor the record)
and when I critique Rice, I think of
them. Did he consider his jerseys
message or was he just concerned
with beating the Pittsburgh Steelers
this fall?
I suppose the fans tendency is to
segregate sports from the real world
and broader causes. The problem for
that unsuspecting Rice fan is that Ive
made a column out of highlighting
the undeniable link between the two.
Rice isnt just a football player: hes
a symbol for a team, a city, the NFL
andsociety. And right now that
symbol says that domestic violence
isnt such a big deal. Well, it is and
offenders deserve more than a twogame suspension. No one - not athletes, not politicians, not executives,
not clergy should have their greatness cheered and their transgressions
ignored. Ray Rice is a great football
player with a fresh scar on his character. Wearing his jersey now, after
little more than an obligatory apology, feels like misplaced blind faith
in an athlete with amends to make as
a man.
Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.
com

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To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar,


please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m.
on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

August, Month Long


Fine Art by Jen Poteet
Artworks@7th, 9100 Bay Avenue, Suite A104,
North Beach Noon
The featured artist for the month of August is Jen Poteet. The artwork of Jen Poteet
is the product of an over active imagination
and inspired creativity. The inspiration for
her unique works of art comes from many
sources but for the most part are based in a
love of nature, Mexican folk art and all things
dark and spooky. Mix this all together and
you get one of kind works rendered in pen,
watercolor, acrylic, and even coffee. Jen also
likes to use her framing to enhance the paintings thereby creating an overall unique piece.
Come and experience something different!
The opening reception is Friday August 1,
from 5 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday, August
2 there will be an added Special Event with
live music from 4 to 6 p.m. If you cant make
either of these events then come by any other
time during our normal business hours, the
show will run July 31 to August 25. For more
information, call 410-286-5278 or visit www.
artworksat7th.com.

Thursday, Aug. 21
Shakespeare in the Green: As You Like It
State House Lawn, Historic St. Marys City
7 p.m.
Grab a blanket and picnic and enjoy
Shakepeares As You Like It on the State
House green. This production is brought to us
through a partnership with Newtowne Players. Charge is $15 for adults. For reservations,
call 240-895-4990 or email info@stmaryscity.org.

Friday, Aug. 22
Country Life Outdoors Festival
St. Marys County Fairgrounds,42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown 3 to 8 p.m.
Winegardner Auto Group is hosting the
Country Life Outdoors Festival from Aug.
22 to 24! Join us for Ultimate Air Dogs, Paul
Bunyan Lumberjack Show, Waterfowl Calling Competition, live music performances
and more!
Hours:
Aug. 22 3 to 8 p.m.
Aug. 23 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Aug. 24 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sotterley Barn Bash
Historic Sotterley Plantation, The Barn,
44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood 5 p.m.
Need a fun family-friendly night out
with live music and dancing? The Country
Memories Band will be at Sotterley on Saturday, August 23, 2014 with the goal of delighting you and yours with traditional country favorites and golden oldies and getting
you all out on the dance floor! This Southern
Maryland band has earned a strong following
over the past 14 years; once you hear them,
you will become part of the following. Did
you know? Sotterleys very own Joe Goldsmith is one of the band members! So come
on down Sotterley Lane and let your hair
down with family and friends, as you enjoy
songs made famous by Merle Haggard, Hank
Williams, Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty,
Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynne
and many other country legends. Admission
is $5 per person at the gate. Food by Lennys
Restaurant; beer and wine for purchase. Fore
more information, call 301-373-2280.Doors

open at 5 p.m. Band starts at 6 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 23
Annual Womens Conference
First Missionary Baptist Church, 6430 Jefferson Pike, Frederick 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Conference Theme is Advancing
the Kingdom of God:Women of Purpose &
Power. Guest Preacher will be Rev. Irene
Smith, Associate Pastor, of Mt. Ennon Baptist Church in Clinton, Md. Guest Facilitators are Co-Pastor Cynthia Thompson of To
Tell the Truth Ministries in Lexington Park,
Md. & Evangelist Marie Moye of Macedonia
Church of God In Christ in Washington, D.C.
Pre-Registration is encouraged & available
after each Sunday Worship Service. For more
information, contact the church at 301-8638388. It promises to a SPIRITUALLY Uplifting Conference. Invite your Friends.

MFVD Shrimp and Crab Feast


Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department,
28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanicsville 3
to 7 p.m.
Mechancsville Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce that we will be
having an End Of Summer All you can eat on
premise Shrimp and Crab Feast! Adults Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door.
Children 5-10 are $10 and children 4 and under are free. Price Includes:Crabs, steamed
shrimp, corn on the cob, hush puppies, coleslaw, hotdogs, iced tea and water.
We will have Bud Light, Miller Lite and
Coors Lite available for purchase but please
no coolers!
Advance Tickets can be purchased from
Any MVFD or Ladies Auxiliary Member
and at the Firehouse.
For More Information call 301-8844709 or log onto our website www.mvfd.com.
Downtown Tunes
Leonardtown Square 6 p.m.
The Downtown Tunes series finishes
strong with the acoustic sounds of awardwinning duo Deer Park Avenue. Sisters Sarah and Stephanie Snyder are the winners of
Hard Rock Rising, Washington D.C., a battle
of the bands hosted by one of the worlds most
popular music websites, ReverbNation. Often called power-pop, alternative with an old
school rock vibe these vibrant young ladies
have toured both coasts in the U.S., as well as
Germany and France. The show is free and
concert-goers are invited to bring chairs or
blankets to sit on. Rain date, if needed, will
be the next day, Sunday. For more information about the event, please contact series
producer James LePore at jrlepore@gmail.
com or call the Town office at 301-475-9791.

Sunday, Aug. 24
Journey Performs Live!
Calvert Marine Museum,14200 Solomons
Island Road, Solomons 7:30 p.m.
Waterside Music Series presentsJourneyon the PNC Waterside Pavilion. Tickets
are $124/$84/$74/$64,additional fees apply.
Purchase tickets atwww.calvertmarinemuseum.com, call 1-800-787-9454 or stop by
Prince Frederick Ford/Jeep/Dodge. The museum closes at 3 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 25
Eats Local Dinner

Port of Leonardtown Winery, 23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown 6 p.m.


Join us for the last Monday of the month
and our monthly Eats Local dinner! Remember that this month we are having it at the Port
of Leonardtown winery. There will be some
local wine, from the winery, and a special
Tomato Tasting event! If anyone has tomatoes from their garden (or a variety they are
particularly fond of), please bring some to the
Dinner. This will be a separate activity from
our main dinner...and optional. Next to our
regular dinner, we will have different plates
of tomatoes (and mozarella cheese and basil,
to accompany). It will be a blind taste testing.
Results will be tallied and the Best Tasting
Tomato will be announced! For new visitors,
please bring an entree to the St. Marys County Eats Local dinner, that has at least one ingredient grown from a local source (your garden, a farmers market, etc.). Also, bring your
plate, utensils, napkin, glass and beverage to
make clean-up not an issue for our hosts! For
more information, call 301-690-2192.

Tuesday, Aug. 26
SOMD Youth Orchestra Auditions
Chopticon High School, 25390 Colton Point
Road, Morganza 6 to 8:30 p.m.
The Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra (SMYOrch) is pleased to announce
auditions for the upcoming fall season. All
interested middle-school and high-school
musicians are encouraged to attend. The orchestra is currently seeking all instruments.
Non-traditional orchestral instruments are
also welcome. Auditions will be held August
26 to 28. Interested musicians should go to
www.smyorchestra.org to complete an audition registration form and request an audition
date.
Maryland Writers Association Meeting
Lexington Park Library, Meeting Room A,
21677 F.D.R. Boulevard, Lexington Park
6:30 p.m.
Come and join us for a talk on Baltimore Review fiction editor Holly MorseEllingtons experience as both a writer and
as an editor, and how this dual identity has
informed her own writing. This event is free
for first-timers, or join the Maryland Writers
Association at the door. Light refreshments
provided. For more information, visit www.
marylandwriters.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 27
Fun Funky Family Fair
Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon
Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach 6 to
8 p.m.
Families! Come find out about all the
great organizations offeringfun activitiesfor
children in the Twin Beaches area including: Scouts, Baton, Cooking Classes, Acting,
After-School Clubs, Music, Yoga, Museums
and much more! The event is free ofcharge
and food will be available for purchase.
Formoreinformation contactPaul Lundberg at 410-257-2554.

Thursday, Aug. 28
Echoes of Nature: Sea Squirts
Calvert Marine Museum,14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons 10 to
10:30 a.m.

Special Guest from Echoes of Nature will present Warm and Fuzzy,
sponsored by PNC Bank. Free drop-in
program for toddlers 18 months to 3
years. Call 410-326-2042 for more information. Little Minnows
Calvert Marine Museum,14200
Solomons Island Road, Solomons 11
a.m. to noon.
Special Guest from Echoes of Nature will present Hunting for a Square
Meal, sponsored by PNC Bank. Children ages 3 5 years are invited to participate. Space is limited. Preregistration suggested. Fee is $4 for members,
$5 for non-members. Call 410-3262042, ext. 41.

Friday, Aug. 29
Artworks@7th Exhibit Opening
Artworks@7th, 9100 Bay Avenue, North
Beach 5 to 9 p.m.
William H. Thayer will be the featured artist at Artworks @ 7th for the
month of September. The show, entitled Landscape/Seascape: Visions
of Maryland, features Mr. Thayers
keen eye for the beauty and contrasting views of Maryland. His work has
been featured recently in Whats Up?
Annapolis Magazine and his image
of the State House in Annapolis was
used for the Maryland State Tourism
Boards brochure for national distribution. The photographs for this show
will be presented in both traditional and
non-traditional formats which further
compliment the allure and interest of
Marylands charm and beauty. For more
information, call 410-286-5278 or visit
our website at www.artworksat7th.com.

Saturday, Aug. 30
Library of Congress National Book
Festival
Calvert Libraries All Day
For just $15, you can secure your
seat for a ride to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the new
indoor home of the National Book
Festival. The air-conditioned school
bus will pick-up at 10 a.m. at the Sunderland Park and Ride. The bus will
depart from the Convention Center at
5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from
any Calvert Library branch. For more
information, contact Joan Kilmon of
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch
at 410-257-2411.

Sunday, Aug. 31
America Legion Pork and Beef Sandwich Sale
American Legion Post 221, 21690
Colton Point Road, Avenue 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich
sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and
BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on
bot Saturday and Sunday. Sandwiches
will cost $6 each. Call 301-884-4071 for
further information.

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In Our
Community

Avian Sponsors Winning Yacht 2014 Governors Cup TPP Trophy


LIBRARY
ITEMS
Social Security Information Sessions
Planned

Social Security verifications will eventually


be available only online and will no longer be
sent as they are now. A Social Security representative will be available at Lexington Park
branch on Aug. 27 and will hold four one-hour
sessions to explain how to obtain the benefit verifications online and help adults sign
up for a My Social Security Account. The
sessions are scheduled at 11 a.m., 12 noon,
1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Registration is required.

LtCol Scott Ward, USMC (ret), and his crew sailed


to victory in the 41st running of the St. Marys College
(SMCM) Governors Cup, Annapolis route, held August
1-2, 2014. Finishing the race in 9 hours, 6 minutes and 57
seconds, the Crocodile and crew were named the winners
of The Patuxent Partnerships trophy, as well as the coveted
SMCM Alumni trophy.
The SMCM Governors Cup, Annapolis route, which
is the oldest and longest overnight race on the Chesapeake
Bay, begins in Annapolis on Friday afternoon and ends on
Saturday when the boats arrive at the finish line at SMCM.
This years race was especially challenging due to the rain
and wind. None the less, Skipper Ward and crew were able
to brave the storm and bring the Crocodile to the finish line
ahead of 81 other competitors.
Avian, a longtime member of The Patuxent Partnership, sponsors the Crocodile and the many races she com- The Crocodile, skippered by Scott Ward, sailed to victory at the 41st
petes in. We couldnt be more pleased to present the 2014 running of the Governors Cup.
TPP trophy to Scott and the Avian team. Its great to see
our members participating in so many different activities
within the community. The Governors Cup is just one more
example of Avians commitment to workforce retention and
community involvement said Bonnie Green, Executive Director of The Patuxent Partnership.
Congratulations to the entire Crocodile crew, Scott
Ward (Skipper), Matt Fafoutis, Ben Yanuzzi, Matt Brennan,
Shane Morast (Navigator), Kristin Pederson, and James
Buddy Denham.
To learn more about Avian, please visit www.avianllc.
com.
Interested in competing for the TPP Trophy in 2015?
Visit The Patuxent Partnerships at www.paxpartnership.
org.

Mobile Career Center Visits Libraries

Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center will be at Lexington Park library
on Aug. 27 and at the Charlotte Hall branch
on Sept. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at both locations. It will be at the Leonardtown branch
from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 9. Job seekers can stop by and get help with their resumes and job searches as well as get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.

Fall Story Times Set to Begin

Fall story times will begin the week of


Sept. 2 at all three branches. Charlotte
Hall branch will be offering a story time
for all ages on Saturday mornings this
fall at 10:30 with the first one on Sept. 6.
The fall story time schedule and the schedules of both the fall childrens and teens
programs are posted on the librarys website and also available at the libraries.

Wandering
County

Books

Left

Around

Copies of The Distance Between Us: a Memoir by Reyna Grande have been left in public places around the county to be picked
up, read, and passed on by those who find
them. Those finding the books can register
the book to be entered in a drawing for a gift
certificate. Instructions are posted the book.
The Distance Between Us is this years One
Maryland One Book, the state-wide community read sponsored by the Maryland Humanities Council. Copies of the book are available
at the branches and also can be downloaded
as an audio or eBook from the librarys website. Book discussions are scheduled in October.

Forever YoursFaithfully!
Tickets Still Available to see
Journey on Sunday, August 24
Tickets are still available for the hotter-than-ever legendary band Journey! In
a career spanning five decades, its hard
to believe Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain,
Ross Valory, Deen Castronovo and Arnel Pineda are performing live on August
24 at the Calvert Marine Museum. This
is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see
an arena quality show in an intimate local venue. Tickets for this end of summer
classic rock show are $84/$74/$64 and are
available online at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com, by calling 1-800-787-9454
or in person at Prince Frederick Ford/
Jeep/Dodge.
Bring your friends, reminisce and
sing-along to two-full hours of Journey
hits like Faithfully, Anyway You Want It,
Separate Ways and so many more songs
you know and love. Since the group's formation in 1973, the band has earned 19
Top 40 singles and 25 Gold and Platinum
albums. Dont Stop Believin, Schon
said, has become this national anthem,
world anthem. Its really wild. If some-

body plays it, no matter where, everybody


sings it. With such a long list of classic
hits, Journey holds a special place in the
hearts and memories of so many people.
Proceeds from the Waterside Concert Series support the education and
preservation efforts of the Calvert Marine Museum. This event would not be
possible without the generous support
of many local businesses. Journey sponsors include: Prince Frederick Ford/Jeep/
Dodge, PNC Bank, Bozick Distributors,
Inc., Tidewater Dental, Directmail.com,
Holiday Inn Solomons, All American
Harley-Davidson, Quality Built Homes,
Roy Rogers, 98.3 Star FM, Bay Weekly,
Quick Connections, Southern Maryland
Newspapers, Isaacs Restaurant, Papa
Johns Pizza, The McNelis Group, LLC,
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, United
Rentals and World Gym.
Chairs and coolers are not permitted.
For additional information or to reach a
staff member, please call 410-326-2042,
ext. 16, 17 or 18.

Entertainment

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

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Summerseats Annual Festival


is Hosting Bands,
Local Cuisine and More

By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
Summerseat Farm, one of the most historical venues in
St. Marys, is hosting the Southern Fried Music Festival Saturday, Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The proceeds of the event
will go toward feeding the animals, maintaining the barns and
structures and the funding of the historical and archeological
research done at Summerseat Farm. Jimmy and Teri Dicus
are organizing the Southern Fried Music Festival.
The event is headlining with the Charlie Daniels Band,
other musical guests include Southern Marylands own, Sam
Grow band; Jason Michael Carroll, Justin Myles and David
Norris.
According to event organizer Jimmy Dicus, the venue
could not be any better.
The sound is amazing and the views are amazing, it sets
us apart from any other venue, there is great seating no matter
where you are.
The stage is located at the bottom of the sloping hill at
the farm and can be seen from any view, said Dicus.
The event will also host games such as corn hole and
human foosball. The festival will showcase a portion of their
archeological artifacts from the farm, the Southern Maryland
Carousel Group will have their horses at the event and the

festival will also feature a Harley Davidson motorcycle. The


music festival will also serve some of Southern Marylands
favorite cuisines: stuffed ham, fried oysters, fried corn on the
cob, BBQ, burgers and other food favorites, as well as beer
and wine. The Southern Fried Music Festival will also honor
the Wounded Warriors; proceeds of the event will go toward

the funding of the veteran programs at Summerseat.


The event is for people 16 and older. Tickets can be purchased through summerseatfarm.org or on their Facebook
page: Summerseat farm.
lauren@somdpublishing.net

Photos Submitted by Jimmy Dicus

Country Stars and Hot Cars

Mike Batson Photography

Mike Batson Photography

Mike Batson Photography

Love and Theft, Danielle Bradbery and Sam Grow performed Friday, Aug. 15 at the Country Stars and Hot Cars benefit concert and car show, presented by Friends of Cedar Lane.

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Sunday, Aug. 24
Elk Hold Em Bounty Tournament
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The County Times

Thursday, August 21, 2014

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St. Marys Department of Aging


Programs and Activities
Book Chatter group meets

On Thursday, Aug. 28, at 11 a.m., the book chatter


group meets at the Northern Senior Activity Center. This
casual gathering of readers likes to compare notes on a previously selected book. A variety of books are chosen by the
group and suggested reads are welcome. If interested in joining, stop by and get acquainted. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Need more information? Call 301-475-4002, ext. 1003.

YES cycling on the Three Notch Trail

The YES (Youthful and Energetic Seniors) cycling group


has an outing planned for Monday, Aug. 25 from 911:30 a.m.
A guide will direct the group starting from the northern end
of Three Notch Trail to the southern end and back. It will be
a distance of 22 miles at speeds averaging 12-13 mph. Participants are required to be comfortable and skillful with riding
on roads with traffic as there is some time spent on Old Village Road and Rte. 5. Riders are also responsible for their
own water, snacks and sunblock with helmets required. Signups are necessary by calling 301-475-4002 ext. 1002.

Driving Safety Class

The AARP Driver Safety Class will be held at Garvey


Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. The
new course format is four hours for one day. When taking this
course, you will update your knowledge of the rules of the
road, learn about normal age-related physical changes and
how to adjust your driving to allow for these changes. This
driver safety class is taught in a classroom setting.You will not
be asked to drive. Some insurance carriers give discounts for
completion of this course. Check with your individual carrier.
Pre-registration is required. The course fee is $12 for AARP
members and $14 for non-members. Please make the check
payable to AARP. Payment is due at the time of registration.
For more information, call Garvey Senior Center at 301-4754200, ext. 1050.

SENIOR LIVING
Bowling season starts Sept. 11

and corrections to team rules, roster, schedule, team list, team


and sub contact info, etc. Final copies and any changes will be
made to rules, roster, schedule, team lists, team and sub contact info, etc. Changes will be made and final copies printed
and distributed at the end of the meeting so that everyone will
have all the paperwork needed before leaving. The following
week, all you will need to do is begin bowling. If you have any
questions give Shellie a call at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655.

The 2014-15 senior mixed league season sponsored by


the St. Marys County Dept. of Aging & Human Services, begins Thursday, Sept 11. If you were registered and bowled last
season you will be contacted to confirm your continuation.
For those interested in bowling in the league, here are a few
particulars: the league meets at Esperanza Lanes at 12:45 p.m.
on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. You must be 50+
years of age or older. The cost will be approximately $13-$14
(to be determined) for 3 games and includes shoe rental and
use of a ball. Each team consists of 3 players. If you need a
sub, you are responsible for obtaining one from the list of registered subs. You will still pay the cost of bowling that week
and the sub will bowl for free. If you are interested in joining
this group of fun-loving, easy-going group of men and women
as either a league member or a sub, call Shellie Graziano at
301-737-5670, ext. 1655.

Monthly Craft Beginning on Sept. 5

Grandparents, Kids, and Teddy Bears

Trip to Tobys Theater to see MEMPHIS

Grandparents are invited to bring their toddler and preschool age grandchildren to a Grandparents Day celebration
at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Friday, Sep. 12 at 11
a.m. Children and grandparents will participate in story time
facilitated by staff from the St. Marys County Library. Following the story, grandparents and kids will work together to
make stuffed teddy bears (1 bear per child), and enjoy a pizza
lunch. The cost is $3 per person. Make reservations on or before Sep. 2 by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

Bowling League Kick-Off Meeting

If you are planning to bowl during the senior mixed


leagues 2014-15 season, sponsored by the St. Marys County
Dept. of Aging & Human Services, please come to the kick-off
meeting on Thursday, Sept. 4. At 12:30 p.m. that will be held
at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. The meeting takes place
the week before bowling begins instead of the first day, so that
business can be conducted more efficiently. We will use this
time to determine the costs and to make necessary adjustments

The craft for the September month at the Loffler Senior


Activity Center will be Pinecone Tassels. This simple and
humble item can be used as curtain tiebacks or you can just hang
it from any nail for a bit of rustic dcor. We will be making these
on Friday, Sept. 5 at the Loffler Senior Activity Center at 10 a.m.
There is no cost for this class. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 to
sign up.
On Sunday, Oct. 5, get on board a luxury bus as we travel
to Tobys Dinner Theater in Columbia, MD to enjoy a delicious
brunch that features all your favorite breakfast foods as well as
hearty main dish entrees that include Steamship Round, Baked
Virginia Pit Ham and Roast Breast of Turkey plus all the trimmings. Follow this up with assorted danish & muffins plus Tobys
famous make-your-own sundae bar. Then sit back and enjoy a
production of the four-time Tony Award winning musical Memphis. The show is set in the underground dance clubs of 1950s in
Memphis, Tennessee, and is loaded with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and romance. Inspired
by actual events, Memphis is about a white DJ, the first to play
black music in the 50s and a black club singer hoping for her big
break. This show is filled with laughter and Motown roof-raising
rock n roll. The bus will pick up at each Senior Activity Center.
Call Joyce at 301-737-5670, ext. 1656 to sign up. Your seat is reserved only when your payment is received, which can be made
at any of the countys senior activity centers. Cost of this trip
is $88 and includes luxury coach travel, buffet, show, water
and snack on the bus and all gratuities.

Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001
Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.

Clarkes Rest, Pt. II


By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
John Leigh (1774-1832), son of George Howell Leigh and Ann
Chilton, attended St. Johns College in Annapolis. He married first
Anne Thomas and secondly Lucretia Leeds Thomas, both daughters
of William Thomas, Jr. and Rachel Leeds (daughter of John Leeds
of Talbot County).
John Leigh was a member of the House of Delegates 1797-1800
and 1805-1806. He was also a State Senator, 1816-1821. His son, George Singleton
Leigh, was a member of the House of Delegates, 1822-1823.
George Singleton Leigh (1799-1843) married Sophia Leeds Kerr of Talbot
County in 1823. As early as 1842 Sophia began a school at Woodbury.
Female Education: Mrs. Leighs Boarding School for Young Ladies, at Woodbury, near Leonardtown, St. Marys Co., Md., will be again opened for the reception
of pupils on the first of September, under the care of Miss Domett, a lady of Boston,
Massachusetts, eminently qualified to give instruction in all branches of an English
education, in the French language, Music, and Drawing.
Mrs. Leighs personal attention to the health, manners, and necessary social
intercourse of the young ladies, and to their moral and religious habits, will be sedulously devoted.
Terms: For board, washing, tuition in all the English courses and in plain and
ornamental needle work, at the rate of $120 per annum. Extras per quarter: For Music, $12; Drawing, $5; French language, $5.

A Journey Through Time


The

Chronicle

Woodbury is a very healthy and agreeable situation, and easily accessible, by


steamboats, from Baltimore and the District of Columbia. (Daily National Intelligencer, August 25, 1842).
Sophia Leeds (Kerr) Leigh died March 14, 1843 and that undoubtedly ended the
school at Woodbury.
The Leighs had nine children, three were boys and only two survived to adulthood. Arthur Kerr Leigh (1835-1864) graduated from West Point in 1855. In 1862
he enlisted in the CSA at Galveston, TX. He died October, 7, 1864. Of him it was
said he found it sweet to die for his countryhe was beloved by all who knew him,
and no officer of his rank made more reputation during the war. He commanded the
left wing of his regiment at Corinth and lost his leg in that desperate fight. At the first
appearance of the fever (yellow fever), of which he died, he was urged by General
Magruder to leave Galveston, saying it would be no disparagement to one so disabled and noted for his courage, but he refused to leave his post, and died a martyr
to his high sense of honor.
George Howell Leigh (1830-1866) also went to Texas. He died in Galveston
in 1866. Neither brother married or left issue. The death of the brothers ended the
surname Leigh in St. Marys County. John Leigh did, however, have many descendants by two of his daughters. Sophia Kerr Leeds Leigh (1825-1863) married Charles
Clement Spalding (1822-1879), son of Edward Spalding, Jr. and Mary Polly Floyd
on December 6, 1847. Sophias sister, Charlotte Leigh became the second wife of
Charles Clement Spalding on June 10, 1867. The Spaldings moved to Carroll County
after 1870.

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The County Times

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Wanderings
of an

Aimless

Min

Countdown to
Reunion

By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer

Okay. Three more days until my 35th High School reunion. If I


mention this to fact anyone under 40, they are like, Whoa, really?! If
it is mentioned to anyone over than my age of 53, they say, Baby or
Wait til you hit ____ many years! Its all relative I suppose. Im looking forward to it in lots of ways, and then, Like everyone else, a little
apprehensive too.
Apprehensive? About what? Anyone who is gearing up for any
reunion after their 10th, or really their 5th , knows what Im talking
about. Its the same fears everyone has before a reunion: Ive gained too
much weight. Where am I at in life? Is this where I thought Id be in my
life. I didnt expect to be job hunting at 53 or have health issues. Does
anybody expect all that? I am sure there are lots of people that none of
this bothers.
I have a suspicion that all these questions dont bother some us as
much today as they did ten years ago. You can probably guess why not:
Facebook, which began in 2004. I realize that there are still quite a number of people that dont like facebook and will never use facebook. As of
now, I still like facebook and it is a nice middle of the night companion
when I am in pain and cannot sleep.
My husband and I were talking in the car yesterday, and I mentioned some of my fears about the reunion. None of this makes any
sense to him, since he is never afraid and ready to walk in anywhere.
Maybe men just have that chromosome and not all women do. I fear
lots of things. I did add that now there isnt the element of surprise left
when you go to a reunion because quite a majority of people are on
facebook talking and reconnecting all the time. We all know now if we
are overweight, struggling with family, or with work issues. Its all out
there kind of like my column. {Hard to believe I was not a talkative
person until I started retail, isnt it?}
Is this constant, updated knowledge a good thing? Is it like the old
controversy of no, or little, clothes, where you wonder if it is better to
be modest in your clothing, and leave more to the imagination, or is it
better to show more of yourself and be open?
Whichever way is right, I still worry about my weight, my lumpy
hands, swollen ankles, and the like. Why cant I just be happy with how
I am at this moment, this time in my life? But I know once I get to the
reunion and see my best friend, and many other friends, that all of those
fears will be forgotten in a moment (Cocktails will help), for I do believe
its true that you always see the kid that was in your friends. And we
will revert back to our stupid sayings of the time, and enjoy our disco
and rock music, and enjoy each other for a few hours. I remember my
Mother saying how she always saw the kid in her friends faces when she
would go to her Forest Heights neighborhood reunion. She lived there
through the war years in the 40s and started going from the first reunion held in the 80s. I guess this is true for everyone. At first you look
at someone who comes up to you, and says, Hey Shelby, you remember
me? and think, Gosh, I have no idea who this is. But slowly, you see
through all the years and pick up a mannerism or that certain way they
smile, and then all you see is your friend at 17.
Boy, I hope thats what everybody does for me.
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find
me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann

Laura Joyce will return with a column in next week's County Times.

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