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By Guy Leonard
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The small beach front community of Mill Point Shores
has existed since 1951, mostly as a summertime retreat but
now families who have moved there and stay year round
say they are suffering from a growing number of blighted
properties.
They say they want the countys assistance in coming up
with a solution and that their community would be the perfect
test bed for the countys new property standards ordinance.
This is the place, said Thelma Dews, Mill Point Improvement Association president. Some of the property
owners down here have deaf ears.
She said that the association routinely sends out letters to
property owners who have all but abadoned their lots and let
them deteriorate, but the association on its own can do little to
press any property improvements.
Dews said the situation came to a head at their commu-
nity meeting last month when about 20 property owners complained about 10 blighted properties in the small community
and pressed the association leadership to finally do something
about it.
Everybody had something to say, Dews said. They
just opened up, everybody was on the same page.
Barbara Watkins, another Mill Point resident and head
of a new committee tasked with solving the blight problem,
said she had been in contact with the county government over
the problem.
Some of these dilapidated buildings you just cant stay
in, Watkins said. We want the countys guidance in how we
can get rid of them.
The ordinance was passed by a 3-to-2 vote back in
January over debate about whether the ordinance should apply over the entire county or just over the two development
districts.
A majority voted to enact the ordinance to ensure it took
effect over the entire county, but officials said it would only be
enforced through citizen complaints rather than continuously
sending out inspectors to survey communities.
The ordinance defines blight as structures with objectively determinable exterior signs of substantial deterioration,
dilapidation or lack of maintenance and which may be reasonably concluded to significantly depreciate the economic value
of the properties in the neighborhood.
Signs of deterioration can include anything from excessive amounts of peeling paint, rust corrosion or graffitti to
portions of the structure due to fire damage.
The ordinance offers a litany of other definitions including sagging roofs, excessive plant growth and the open storage of refuse or even cars or household appliances.
Watkins wrote a formal letter to the county commissioners last week seeking their help.
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With his years of experience living
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of the county and its residents.
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Free boat rides to St. Clement's Island State Park! Free admission to the
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The St. Marys County Chamber of Commerce honored three people at their annual dinner Tuesday at the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department. Mayor Dan Burris received the
Business Person of the Year award from outgoing chamber board chair Kim Oliver, Judge Michael J. Stamm, the Public Servant of the year, was honored for his work in the juvenile drug
court and John Hambel of Air Corps Embroidery in Lexington Park received the Ambassador for the Year award for his work with the chamber.
Margaret Sawyer, of Old Line Bank and the new board chair for the chamber, also presented an award to Oliver, of Amelex, for her service in leading the organization for 2013 to
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Point Lookout State Park recently
sponsored the Blue and Gray Days, a
Civil War Living History Program hosted by The Maryland State Park Service,
Department of Natural Resources. The
event took place on Saturday, June 7 from
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, June 8
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities in this
event included Infantry Drill and Musket Demonstrations, Hammond Hospital
and Camp Hoffman Exhibits, Life in a
military garrison, prisoner of war camp
and civilian occupation of Point Lookout during the Civil War. This twentyeighth annual program continues to give
people of all ages and interests useful
information and experiences that help
them to learn about the Civil War. The
program exists to remember prisoners
and to give insight into all perspectives
of the war. Ron Sweeney, member of
The Friends of Point Lookout, said that
this year the event was very successful,
and the directors and coordinators were
very pleased with the outcome.
The event began in the 1970s when
we did commemorations, said Bob
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As Dominion moves forward with its Cove Point LNG export projectwhich will provide a
and around our property. And well work closely with government agencies, as well as local
significant economic boost to Calvert Countyour top priority continues to be making sure
landowners, to ensure that, as we build, the impacts on our community and your day-to-day
Dominion has an extensive environmental conservation plan in place at Cove Point. Even
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On June 19, 2013, The Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) awarded a $49,900 matching grant to the Lions
Community Outreach Foundation of District 22-C (LCOF).
LCOF is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Their primary mission is to prevent blindness by providing sight saving services to the community.
Last year the Lions of District 22-C, in partnership with
LCOF, provided over 6,000 free vision, hearing, and glaucoma screenings to the residents of Calvert County, Charles
County, Montgomery County, Prince Georges County,
and St. Marys County in Maryland and the District of
Columbia. I am very excited about this opportunity,
stated Jim Cocchiaro, President of LCOF. Our current
equipment is old and outdated. With this grant, we were able
to purchase new screening equipment, a truck and a trailer.
Through the efforts of several dedicated Lions (Past District
Governor Sandi Halterman, Lion Bill Halterman, Lion Billy
Halterman, and Lion Mark LeRoux), we were able to modify
the truck and trailer into a state of the art mobile health unit.
Now we can expand our coverage to even more people within
our service area and, at the same time, improve the quality
of the experience for our clients. The new Mobile Health
Unit was showcased at the Multiple District 22 Convention in
Ocean City, Md. in May 2014. It is equipped with two hearing
screening booths, one glaucoma screening station, two vision
screening stations, and one pre-school vision screening station. Shown in the photo is Lions Clubs International President Barry Palmer, Lion Thelma LeRoux of South Potomac
Lions Club, and Lion Jim Cocchiaro of Suburban Lions Club
in Glenn Dale, Md.
A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled to take place at
the Leonardtown Lions Crab Festival at the St. Marys County
Fairgrounds on June 14 at 12 p.m. The fairgrounds are located
at 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. All are
invited to attend and while you are at it, receive free health
screenings!
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Education
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Have you always wanted to own your own boat? How
about one you build with your own two hands? The Calvert
Marine Museum has the opportunity for you.
The Calvert Marine Museum and Patuxent Small Craft
Guild are scheduling requests for the Build a Boat by Appointment program. Invite your family and friends to join
in the fun and choose two consecutive Saturdays or any two
days of your choice. No boat building experience is necessary, according to Calvert Marine Museum Boatwright
George Surgent.
With simple hand tools and guidance from experienced
instructors, your canoe and paddles will be assembled and
ready to paint at the end of the second day. A fee of $600.
for Calvert Marine Museum members and $650 for nonmembers includes all materials necessary to complete one
canoe and two paddles. Youth groups and children ten years
and up are welcome in the company of an adult.
Groups that have built boats in the past include Boy
Scouts, school groups and families, according to museum
Bill Lake shows off the boat to be raffled off later this year. Tickets
are available at the Calvert Marine Museum.
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sarahmiller@countytimes.net
CSM Lead Academic Planning and Assessment Coordinator Cami Cooley has been
selected to be president for the Maryland
Community College Learning Assessment
Group (MCCLAG).
Cami Cooley, lead academic planning and assessment coordinator for the College of Southern Maryland, has been selected to be
president for the Maryland Community College Learning Assessment Group (MCCLAG) starting this June. A recognized statewide
affinity group for assessment professionals, Cooley will represent
CSM.
I am truly honored to represent the College of Southern Maryland at MCCLAG and to have been elected to this position, said
Cooley, a resident of Welcome.
In September 2010, the Maryland Council for Community
College Chief Academic Officers (M4CAO) approved the creation
of MCCLAG, one of the first of its kind in the nation. Its membership is open to community colleges in Maryland and Washington,
D.C. as well as for those members engaged in the assessment of
learning. MCCLAG meetings involve discussions about assessment
software, measurement of core learning areas, program assessments, experiences with Middle States, relevant state and federal
laws and other topics related to student learning outcome assessments in Maryland.
Cooley joined MCCLAG in 2011. The group provides a forum
for learning outcomes assessment leaders to share ideas and best
practices from their respective schools.
The information and support that MCCLAG provides has
been, and continues to be, indispensable, she said.
For information on the college, visit www.csmd.edu.
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Education
SMECO Awards
College Scholarships
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has awarded four
scholarships to high school seniors for 2014. Each year, SMECO awards four
$1,500 college scholarships to students who live in the Co-ops service area.
Scholarships are based on the applicants scholastic achievement, financial
need, and school and community involvement. SMECO has awarded scholarships to 88 students over the past 21 years. Each of the following students
will receive a $1,500 college scholarship.
Nathan Tyndall, son of Ransom and Amanda Tyndall of Port Republic,
is a senior at Calvert High School. Tyndall participates in the National Honor
Society and Foreign Language Club, and he is a founder of the Chemistry
Club and plays varsity soccer. In addition to playing the trumpet in the Calvert High School Band, he enjoys playing the guitar, saxophone, and piano.
According to Jennifer Andreasen, Advanced Placement Specialist at Calvert
High School, Nathan is a very mature young man with a thoughtful outlook
on life. His sense of irony and his sense of humor are welcome additions to
the classroom. Yet, he is also very kind. He is quick to rise to the defense of
others, and he does not use his humor at the expense of others. Tyndall plans
to study chemistry at St. Marys College of Maryland in St. Marys City.
Rachel Potts, daughter of Jill Potts of Chaptico, is a senior at Chopticon
High School. Potts has received many honors, including Academic Achievement awards, Principals Citizenship, Science Fair, Student of the Month,
and field hockey athletic awards. She plans to study accounting at the College of Southern Maryland. Sandra Tolson, Counselor at Chopticon High
School, says, Within the community, Rachel has been honored to serve and
give back to those less fortunate. She volunteered her time in support of a
fund-raising event for Vacation for Vets, prepared materials for the Child
Support Awareness campaign sponsored by Social Services, and participated in the Relay for Life Walk. Rachel speaks fondly of her desire to make a
difference in the lives of others. I have worked with many students throughout my career and I can truly say that Rachel is exceptional.
Jabrena Milburn, daughter of Charles and Marion Milburn of Lexington Park, attends Chopticon High School. Milburn served as the historian
for Best Buddies and secretary for the National Honor Society, and she participated in Dance Team and Future Business Leaders of America. Milburn
plans to study Special Education at Delaware State University. According
to Elizabeth Privette, Special Education teacher at Chopticon, Jabrenas
actions have demonstrated that she has a compassionate heart and a talent
for looking at an individual and being acceptant of their uniqueness. She is
dependable and displays a strong work ethic. She went beyond her responsibility as a student aide in the classroom and extended her involvement with
the SAIL (Supporting Academics and Independent Living) population into
the general community of Chopticon High School. Jabrena is a giving, kindhearted, responsible young woman.
Josiah Manning, son of David and Marilyn Manning of Huntingtown,
attends Huntingtown High School. He plans to attend the University of Maryland and to study biochemistry. Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller,
Jr. says this about Manning: An aspiring Eagle Scout and recipient of many
awards, Mr. Manning devotes much of his non-classroom time to support
local civic activities. Using his passion for agriculture, he participates in a
variety of 4-H events that donate their proceeds to organizations like the
Goldberg Breast Cancer Center of Calvert Memorial Hospital, countywide
food drives, scholarship programs, and local families. His commitment to
the community is exemplary and he shows a great dedication and desire to
serve fellow citizens. Mannings ambition is to become a veterinarian, physician, or biomedical engineer.
SMECO provides scholarships to local students who excel academically and who show promise in their chosen field of study. Past scholarship
winners include teachers, nurses, and a medical doctor.
SMECO is a customer-owned electric cooperative, and we are proud to be a J.D.
Power 2014 Customer Champion. We are one of an elite group of 50 U.S. companies
to be named to this list.
SMECO provides electricity to more than 156,000 services in southern Prince
Georges County, and in Charles County, St. Marys County, and all but the northeast
portion of Calvert County. Co-ops are distinctly different from investor-owned utilities because co-ops are owned by their customers, and these members elect the men
and women who serve on the Board of Directors.
Co-ops also issue capital credits to their members. What are capital credits?
They are the members share of the co-ops margins, based on how much electricity
the member purchased and the rate at which the account was billed. SMECOs marginsrevenue less expensesare used as working capital for new construction and
system improvements. When SMECOs Board of Directors determines that a percentage of the capital credits can be distributed to members through a general refund,
capital credits will be issued by check or credited to members electric bills.
Nathan Tyndall
Rachel Potts
Jabrena Milburn
Josiah Manning
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All the GOP candidates have criticized the way the state
taxes and spends. What taxes would you cut or eliminate
and how would you control spending?
No. 1 you have to control spending within the budget
by saying no.
As County Commissioners, we not only held the line
but we were able to cut taxes three years in a row.
When it comes time to vote on the budget you have to
be willing to say no on things that are wrong.
You dont create any new taxes.
Name specific actions you would push in Annapolis to
better protect the mission at Patuxent River Naval Air
Station.
At this point in time the best we can do at Pax River is
leave well enough alone, support the local initiatives that are
taking place on the Board of County Commissioners with the
AICUZ and the zoning.
The fact that the state is taking over doesnt help counties at all. [Gov. Martin] OMalley and his desire for wind turbines has threatened Pax River.
We have to give zoning back to the counties.
The moratorium has to be extended to those wind
turbines.
What are the regions main transportation priorities
and how would you work to secure funding for them in
Annapolis?
Obviously its the Thomas Johnson Bridge, in order to
secure that you have to secure allies in Southern Maryland.
A partnership could be establised for MARC and support Charles Countys initiative and the quid pro quo would be
that they support ours.
How should the county and state best combat the growing
epidemic of drugs, specifically opiates and heroin?
Education, education, education. Once someone is
willing to stick a needle in their arm to get high theres an 80
percent chance theyre not coming back.
So we have to educate people that getting hooked on
heroin is a terrible way to die.
Do you support the expansion of the LNG plant at Cove
Point? Do you believe it poses any unusual environmental
or safety concerns?
America needs to be energy independent and having
a plant that ships energy around the world is the next step to
that independence. We should have access ourselves to natural gas.
Its not only for India and Japan it should be for us, too.
There are safety concerns but you deal with them.
Do local schools get enough funding or do they need to do
a better job of allocating their budgets? Why?
The challenge has been this huge mistake made by the
Board of Education and by their staff. None of us is perfect.
Somebody is going to have to come to the table and find a way
to cushion the blow.
Residents often want increased economic development but
sometimes oppose public water and sewer. How would you
solve this issue?
You cant blame people for not wanting to pay $20,000
to hook up when they have perfectly good well and septic.
You can have water and sewer provided by the [commerical]
developers but the next tier back stays on well and septic.
They like their well and septic and they want to keep
their well and septic and Im very supportive of that.
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Randy Darnowsky
Political Party:
Independent
Hometown: Great Mills
Age: 26
Occupation: Enterprise
Architect for NAVAIR
Political Background: N/A
What qualifications do
you have that you think
makes you the best candidate for this job?
Randy Darnowsky is well qualified for the position of being elected to the St. Marys Board of Education. Mr. Darnowsky possesses excellent leadership abilities and steadfast dedication to improving
the educational environment of St. Marys for teachers, parents and students. Furthermore, Mr. Darnowsky is truly passionate about helping the lives of
others and servicing the community. He has provided
many hours in terms of sponsorship and mentors of
students at Great Mills High. Mr. Darnowsky also
listens to parents concerns about requests for further
improvement in the processes involved in obtaining
an IEP for students of special needs.
Mr. Darnowsky believes that the complex nature concerning the fiscal deficit needs to be handled
with the help of a newly elected school board member
who is qualified enough to understand upon current
and future budgetary line items and how best to manage tax-payers dollars to suit the needs of teachers
and school staff.
Do you think current funding levels for education in Calvert County is too low/too high/about
right? Why?
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Karin Bailey
I am an internal auditor and spend 13 years performing evaluations of business operations and auditing publicly traded companies. I have an extensive background in internal controls and business processes. Based on the recent headlines
surrounding the budget problems, I think the citizens need someone on the Board of
Education with business and financial auditing experience to challenge the budget
process, monitor expenses, and ensure that our tax dollars are spent on educating
the students. We need to put money into the classrooms. Secondly, I am a parent
of two children in the public school system, and I have been a volunteer at our elementary school for the past four years. I see the challenges within our school and
the classrooms, and Im sure those same challenges are repeated across the county. i
think a parents perspective is necessary on the Board of Education in order to make
sure that funding is provided to make our students successful.
What major concerns or changes do you hope to bring to the Board of Education for consideration as a school board member?
There are two main concerns, the budget and communication. My main concern is the budget and financial position of the school system. I think the Board of
Education has a responsibility to critically review, question, and monitor the items
within the school budget. Controls need to be put in place for timely notification of
cost overruns and appropriate financial decisions must be made, based on complete
information, to stay within the approved school system budget. Undisclosed costs
and budget overruns based on poor financial decisions only hurt our students and
our schools.
Also, I would like to give parents a better method of communication with the
Board of Education. It is challenging to communicate concerns or ideas with school
administrators. Parents are involved with a school every day simply because of their
childs attendance and the parents have some good ideas that arent easy conveyed
to the appropriate officials.
What major concerns or changes do you hope to bring to the Board of Education
for consideration as a school board member?
I will continue to work to close the achievement gap, strive to keep class sizes at a
minimum, and to insure all of our children have access to current technologies. I want to
expand the educational pathways like Stem, Fairlead Academy, Academy of Finance, and
Global and International Studies. I will push to educate our local policy holders about the
importance of funding our school system, and make sure that we have what we need to
make sure our children succeed. I want to continue to give our teachers the opportunities
for further professional development, so they have only the most up-to-date information
to share with our children.
Do you think current funding levels for education in Calvert County is too low/
too high/about right? Why?
As the local population continues to grow, it is imperative that our budget continues to grow with it. St. Marys county is one of the fastest growing counties in all of
Maryland, and yet we are ranked last in our per pupil funding. Our neighbors in Charles
(ranked #10) and Calvert (#12) are much more in line with the wealth factors of their
populations. Calvert spends $1,397.00 more per student than we do here at home. I think
our kids deserve better.
Do you think current funding levels for education in Calvert County is too
low/too high/about right? Why?
I believe the most important need within the St. Marys County Public school
system is to align the budget and ensure that more money goes into our schools and
classrooms. The goal of our school system should be to offer our children the best
education possible in order to prepare them for the future. Funding levels should be
based on the needs of the students and their learning environment and assessments.
Children have one chance to receive a quality education and monitoring their progress provides the justification to request more funding when necessary. I have two
children in elementary school, and they have a long school career ahead of them. As a
parent, I want them to have the best education possible and as a taxpayer, I want to ensure that our money is being put to the greatest use for the students in our community.
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Joshua Brewster
Hometown: Burlington, IN
Age: 38
Occupation: Attorney
Political Background: Always voted Democrat.
Worked on U.S. Congressional campaign for Nels
Ackerson for Indiana's 4th Congressional District
in 2008. Campaigned for President Obama in 2008.
Why do you want to serve on the Central Committee?
I would like to ensure that Democrats continue to have a
strong voice in Southern Maryland politics at the local and state
level. I feel strongly that the Democratic Party continues to best
represent the interests of hard-working, low and middle-income
families in Maryland. I hope to do my part to continue the work
of Democrats in St. Mary's County to protect the rights of the underprivileged to affordable and decent housing, top-notch public
education, accessible and affordable health care, quality public infrastructure, equal access to goods and services, and most importantly in our changing economy, equal opportunity to good jobs at
a wage that a single-earner family can live on.
Amanda Cross
Justin Fiore
Hometown: Mechanicsville
Age: 25
Occupation: Student
Political Background: Internship with Doug Gansler for
Governor
Joan Gelrud
pared me to communicate well, with integrity, excellent listening skills and open mindedness to embrace all ideas. As
a Democratic Central Committee member, I will be sharing
the importance of voting and the message of the Democratic
Party.
Kathy OBrien
Walter Powell
Hometown:
Age: 58
Occupation: Business Representative/ Vice President
Political Background: Have been active in the Democratic Party
with Operating Engineers Union for 38 years.
Appointed Central Committee last term.
Why do you want to serve on the Central Committee?
I would like to continue to serve on the Central Committee to
help promote and support the best candidates to be elected. I feel
like my 38 years experience working with the Democratic Party
would continue to benefit the Central Committee. Thank you for
your support.
Ellen Scott
Cindy Slattery
Roland Baringer
Hometown: Leonardtown
Age: 40
Occupation: System Safety Engineering
Analysis
Political Background: No previous political
office held, life-long Republican, Veteran, property owner, family man and father of three.
Why do you want to serve on the Central Committee?
Greetings voters. Perhaps like me, you've been wondering
lately, what is wrong with my political party? and does anyone
even read the U.S. Constitution anymore? As a life-long republican, and oath-keeping son of life-long Republicans, I've never
wavered from the traditional republican principles of small government, fiscal and monetary honesty and conservatism, with a
healthy dose of individual liberty. I'll support republican candidates who'll protect and defend these Constitutional values and our
Rule of Law. I'm the overdue face of a republican revolution long
in coming and as Central Committeeman, I'll water these roots of
revolution within our GOP and help return the party to Grandness.
Bryan Barthelme
Mike Boyd
Hometown: Chaptico
Age: 38
Occupation: Self Employed
Political Background: N/A
State GOP awards, and I will continue to engage in these endeavors if re-elected.
Why do you want to serve on the Central Committee?
I am currently the Recording Secretary for the St. Marys
County Republican Central Committee and I am running for
re-election. As a life-long registered Republican and as a strong
supporter of conservative values, I believe that the only way to
change Maryland is to get more Republicans elected. Voter turnout is the most important GOP goal; the GOP can win if we are
united and will work together. I promise to work tirelessly towards helping the GOP succeed in energizing the voters in St.
Marys County. If re-elected to the St. Marys County Republican
Central Committee, I pledge to practice the following principles
as a member: commitment, consensus, cohesiveness, congeniality, camaraderie, and collaboration.
James Buckler
Julie Burk-Greer
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appearances in opera, theatre, and on the concert stage.
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Mary Burke-Russell
Hometown: Hollywood
Age: 61
Occupation: Small Business Owner
Political Background:
2008 Co-Chair St Mary's McCain-Palin
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2012-2014 Current Chairman
2012 Alt Delegate RNC Convention Tampa, Fl
2013 Outstanding Maryland Republican Woman of the Year
Why do you want to serve on the Central Committee?
I have had the honor and privilege of serving St Mary's
County on the Republican Central Committee since 2009. In that
time I have held positions as an Events Coordinator, Communications Dir, Community Outreach, Voter Registration, Vice chair
to Chairman in 2012. In the last two years as Chairman we have
grown significantly as a core team serving St. Mary's constituents. In our efforts to grow the Republican Party we became the
majority in St Mary's in 2012. I am the candidate who can unite
the party and project the values and principles of Republicans in
St Mary's. I ask for your vote to continue the surge of Republican
majority and help counties across the state end one party rule in
Maryland.
Kevin Cioppa
Clay Costanzo
Joe DiMarco
Stuart Garlington
Stephen Meizoso
Jeffrey Noel
Hometown: California
Age:
Occupation: DOD
Political Background: Strong interest in rep-
Gary Rumsey
Greg Sauter
Hometown: Columbia
Age: 48
Occupation: Aeronautical Engineer, Retired
Navy Commander
Political Background: N/A
Why do you want to serve on the Central Committee?
I am a Christian, Engineer, Naval Academy graduate, and
a combat-decorated, retired Navy helicopter pilot. I have been
married for 25 years and am a father of four. I swore to support
and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. I didn't give up on that promise when I retired from the
Navy. After fighting in two wars and raising a family, I looked
around and realized that this is not the America I grew up in. It
is not the America I want my kids or grandkids to grow up in,
either. I want to make St. Mary's County, the State of Maryland,
and our Country a better place to live for all of us. I want to promote a positive message to secure the election of good people.
Lou Sierra
Jodi Stanalonis
Hometown: Hollywood
Age: 42
Occupation: Chief Financial Officer
Political Background: I have had the opportunity to work on several political campaigns
to include Richard Fritzs 2010 campaign for
States Attorney, Joseph Stanalonis 2012 campaign for Circuit
Court Judge, Larrys Hogans 2014 campaign for Governor, and
Richard Fritzs 2014 campaign for States Attorney. During these
campaigns I have participated and/or coordinated mailers and advertisements to be distributed to the community, door knocking,
scheduling workers for the polls at both early voting and on Election Day, worked the polls at both early voting and Election Day,
organized fundraisers and worked with the Central Committee to
assist these candidates in their elections.
Barbara Thompson
Hometown: Hollywood
Age: 69
Occupation: Research Analyst
Political Background:
County Commissioner President 1994-98
County Commissioner 1990-94
Chairman St. Marys County Central Committee 1986-90
Why do you want to serve on the Central Committee?
My past experience, both as an elected official and Central
Committee Chairman, makes me uniquely qualified to assist in
promoting the Republican Party. Having run political campaigns
equips me to support future candidates. I understand the importance of raising funds and providing logistical assistance to Republican candidates in the general election. My experience gives
me insight into candidate identification and promotion.
I understand the role of the Central Committee at the state
and local level and look forward to continuing the ongoing work
of promoting Republican ideals and growing the party in St.
Marys County.
Matthew Tippett
David Willenborg
Letters to the
Editor
A Candidate
We Can Trust
In deciding which of the Republican candidates running
for Del. Johnny Woods seat in District 29A I would want to
represent me, I have done my research. I have reviewed their
websites, looked at their Facebook pages and listened to what
they say they are going to do if elected. My decision is based
on the following; which candidate understands the needs of
St. Marys County, which candidate is earnest in his desire
to serve the voters of our county and state, is the candidate
influenced by outside forces in our county that may reflect
on their voting? Which candidate has the right experience to
lead the Republican conservative cause in the State House?
Both Tommy McKay and Bryan Barthleme have grown
up in St. Marys County; Tommy has lived in district 29A
his entire life. Matt Morgan just moved into the county six
months ago, it seems with the sole intent to run for the vacated seat in 29A. That seems to be self-serving, not what I
consider a plus for the candidate I want to represent me. The
recent mailing by one of Matts biggest supporters, Maryland
Realtors PAC, did us a favor. They were kind enough to remind us that Matt lived and grew up in Charles County in La
Plata, and that he understands the needs of their community.
That is fine and dandy for La Plata, but last time I checked,
district 29A is in St. Marys County not Charles County. I
prefer to have an authentic resident of St. Marys County as
my delegate.
Tommy and Bryan have a real vested interest in our
community; they have lived here their entire lives, paid taxes
here and raised their kids here. During the debate with all
three candidates Tommy McKay showed not only an indepth knowledge of the many issues St. Marys County faces,
but was the only candidate who actually gave solutions to the
problems raised in the debate.
Matt Morgan and Bryan Barthleme have both received
large donations from outside the county, Matt has 70% of his
funding from outside sources and Bryan has 40%. Matt has
gotten a large portion of that money from the Maryland Realtors PAC to the tune of $6,000.00. The question I would
have is this - why are they dumping so much money into
Matts campaign? Could it be because Matt would be a voice
for developers, both residential and commercial, to pursue
their interests in Northern St. Marys County as Matt is also
a realtor?
So, my support comes down to either Tommy McKay
or Bryan Barthleme. When it comes down to it, experience
is what matters most. I am supporting Tommy McKay as the
only viable choice for District 29A because there is a difference between saying what you want to do and actually doing
it! Bryan has said what he wants to do, but has no track record
of doing it. Tommy, as our Commissioner President, not only
said what he was going to do, but actually accomplished it,
which is a rarity when it comes to our politicians! I encourage
all of my Republican friends to vote for Tommy McKay as we
need a delegate who will stand up for our freedoms and rights
in St. Marys County and Maryland!
Darryl Smith
Mechanicsville, Md.
Our commissioners seem to prefer being reactive rather than forward thinking. For example, rather
than budget funds for needed renovations, we wait
until Spring Ridge Middle School burns down, and
then get excited about the much more expensive process of fixing it. (Good luck, circa 1980s jail). If the
commissioners were to plan for the very near future,
they would realize that over 23% of our teachers have
less than five years experience, 10% have over thirty
years, and 14% have twenty-six or more years. Most
teachers leave the profession in the first five years,
and the other group is nearing retirement. Other
young teachers leave for different counties and states.
Is St. Marys prepared to replace nearly 38% of
their teachers?
According to The Maryland Teacher Staffing Report 2012-14, twenty districts in Maryland will face
teacher shortages simultaneously and will be competing for the same ever-shrinking pool of young, qualified teachers. In fact, there has been an increase of
less than 10% in nearly twenty years in the number
of college graduates certified to teach in Maryland.
These graduates must replace retiring teachers and
fill our new schools, and the report warns that many
of these graduates arent going into teaching at all.
What will attract teachers to this county? Will
it be the unaffordable housing, lower pay, or larger
class sizes? I suspect well let it burn and then try to
figure it out.
Bill Breslin
California, Md.
its legitimate ends and make it an engine for the support of the few at the expense of the many.
Unfortunately, too many of our present day public officials perfectly fit this description.
Surely, there must be citizens of the type needed
to be reasonable and responsible officials; people with
strong minds, great hearts, true faith, and honorable
character, who cannot be seduced or corrupted by the
lust or spoils of office.
I am writing this letter because I believe the 16
year record in office of St. Marys County Commissioner Larry Jarboe meets the qualifications of the
type of citizen and elected official needed. Accordingly, I encourage voters to select Larry Jarboe for
election to the Maryland Senate. I have never known
him to be unfaithful in his representation of public
interests.
Vernon Gray
Great Mills, Md.
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Obituaries
Elaine Agnes Johnson Williams, 71
Elaine Agnes Johnson
Williams, 71, passed away on
Sunday, June 1, in Newport
News, Va. Elaine was born
on January 15, 1943 to the
late Joseph Frederick Johnson
and Julia Elizabeth Edwards
Berry.
Elaine was educated in the St. Marys
County Public Schools system at George
Washington Carver. She worked as an Advocate for Social Services where she earned
her degree in Child Development. She later
moved to Newport News where she married
her husband of 32 years, James Williams.
Elaine was a member of Holy Trinity
Church. She enjoyed traveling with her Special group of ladies on different casino trips.
Elaine loved playing Bingo and spending
quality time with her family. Her famous saying to her family was It may not be what you
want, but it sure is what you need.
Preceding her in death was her father,
Joseph Frederick Johnson; her brother,
John Samuel Somerville; her step-father,
John W. Berry Sr.; a special niece, Nicole
Johnson; and her brother-in-law, Ernest
Toney Sr.
Survivors include her husband of 32
years, James Williams; her mother, Julia
Elizabeth Berry; three sons, Darnell Conner, Rodney Conner and Darwin Conner,
all of Newport News, Va.; two step-sons,
Jaques Williams of Tampa, Fla. and JaVan
Williams of Houston, Texas; four daugh-
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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.
Catherine
Regina
Cathy Morgan, 69, of
Mechanicsville,
Md.,
passed away surrounded
by her loving family on
June 1 at the Hospice
House in Callaway, MD.
Born on August 12, 1944
in Mechanicsville, Md., to John Louis
and Mary Etoyle Tippett. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings; Lola Morgan, Doris Downs,
Hazel Copsey, Herman Tippett, Louis
Tippett, John Tippett, James Tippett and
Lawrence Tippett. Cathy is survived by
her husband of 53 years, Lewis Bunny
Morgan. Her children; Lewis Morgan,
Jr. of Mechanicsville, Md., Sandy Williams of Hollywood, Md. and Tammy
Morgan of Mechanicsville, Md. Siblings; Eleanor Johnson of Mechanicsville, Md., Edna Morgan of Beltsville,
Md., Bertha Russell of Calvert County,
Md., Emma Marshall of Va. and Mary
Heier of Mechanicsville, Md. Daughter
in law Shelli Morgan, Son in law Dale
Williams, 6 grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren. Many nieces, nephews,
and her special friend, Jane Rye of Marbury. Cathy worked at Charlotte Hall
Veterans home as a CNA from 1987 to
1995. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo,
talking to Tammy on the phone many
times a day and spending time with her
husband Bunny. Cathys favorite holidays were Easter and Christmas. The
family received friends on Thursday,
June 5, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home
Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thurs.,
June 5, at 10 a.m. in St. Josephs Catholic Church Morganza, Md., with Father
Keith Woods officiating. Interment followed in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery Helen, Md.
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Obituaries
Presidential Unit Citation for service in a unit
cited in the name of President for outstanding
performance in action, he retired in June 29,
1977. Dick was a member of the Leonardtown
Volunteer Fire Department from 1980 to 1990,
and was awarded Fireman of the Year in 1981,
and remained in the top 10 of fire calls from
1980 to 1986. Dick worked as an Airplane
Technician for DynCorp, retiring on March
30, 2005. He was loved and respected by
countless friends, and family.
The family received friends on Monday,
June 9, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with prayers
recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner
Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass
of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, June 10 at 11 a.m. in St. Johns Catholic
Church Hollywood, Md. with Father Ray
Schmidt officiating. Interment followed in
Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown,
Md. Pallbearers included: Clem Johnson,
Nick Gass, Preston Gass, Brian Guy, Kenny
Scully, and Kevin Abell. Contributions may
be made to Hospice of St. Marys P.O. Box 625
Leonardtown, Md., 20650, and/or the Leonardtown Vol. Fire Department P.O. Box 50
Leonardtown, Md., 20650.
William Victor Vic
Adams, III, 57, of St. Marys
City, Md. passed away on
May 31, at his residence with
close family at his side.
Vic was born October
30, 1956 in Portsmouth Naval
Hospital, Norfolk, Va. to the
late William Victor Adams, Jr. and Barbara
Adams of St. Marys City, Md.
Vic graduated from First Colonial High
School in Virginia Beach in 1974. After doing some traveling on his own, he returned to
St. Marys County. In 1982 he began working
at Sailing Specialties Inc. (SSI) as a Production Manager and then OEM Sales, until early
2014. Vic was a devoted son, husband, and
father, with a huge heart and unending loyalty for friends and loved ones. His hobbies
included traveling, boating, skiing, cooking
and NASCAR racing. He also loved music,
especially Blue Grass and did some pickin of
his own on the banjo. He also enjoyed volunteering at Historic St. Marys City.
In addition to his loving wife, JoAnne
Adams and mother, Barbara Adams, Vic is
also survived by his children, Abigail Adams
and Samuel Adams; his step-son, Rick Royce;
sisters, Suzanne Szollosy and Melinda McClure; granddaughter, Morgan Adams; two
nephews and one niece. He is preceded in
death by his father, William V. Adams, Jr. who
passed away in January 2013.
A Celebration of Life and luncheon
will be held on Friday, June 13, for family,
co-workers and friends of Vic and JoAnne.
Please RSVP by June 10, at vicsservicesrsvp@gmail.com with name, number of attendees, telephone number and association to Vic
and JoAnne. Details will be emailed to you.
Memorial Contributions may be made
to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Arrangements by the
Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown,
Md. Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
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Considerable agility is needed to get on and
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call 301.475.4200, ext. 1063 after 7:00 a.m. for
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at your local senior activity center.
On Friday, Jun. 20, at 12:30 p.m., a Hospice of St. Marys support group lead by Esther
Palmer, will be meeting at the Northern Senior
Activity Center. Are you looking for comfort,
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available at the Loffler Senior Activity Center
for $8. Seating is limited to 100. Call 301-7375670, ext. 1658 for more information.
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.
James T. Graves
& Pearleen Guy
By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
In the 1870s, St.
Marys County had its
own version of Romeo
and Juliet. The story is
just as tragic. James T.
Graves, born 1846, was
the son of Lewis Rudolph
Graves and Ann Ford. The family lived at
Bachelors Rest. The object of his affections was Pearleen Estelle Guy, born 1849,
daughter of Thomas P. Guy and Louisa
Wimsatt. Pearleens family disapproved and
wanted her to marry William Burch instead.
In anticipation of the upcoming nuptials,
Burchs father built a new house for the young
couple. In the meantime, James was becoming more and more distraught, began drinking heavily and causing trouble in the neighborhood. This culminated with him setting
fire to the new house in January 1872. He
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Thursday, June 12
Gretchen Richie Jazz Cabaret
Caf des Artistes, 41655 Fenwick Street,
Leonardtown 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The Gretchen Richie Trio will
performs popular film music at Leonardtowns fine French Cafe. No cover charge is necessary, but reservations are recommended. Please call
301-997-0500.
Friday, June 13
Relay for Life
Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St
Linus Drive, Waldorf 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Join the fight against cancer! The
relay is Disney themed and children are
encouraged to come as their favorite
Disney character! There will be vendors,
games, and a DJ. For more information,
contact Terrie Gibson at terrie.gibson@
cancer.org or call 301-641-5305.
Saturday, June 14
Community Concert Series
Waldorf Seventh-day Adventist Church,
11245 Berry Road, Waldorf 7 p.m
The Waldorf SDA Church presents
Jorge Saul and C# Sustained by Christ
and special guest Cindy Chukwu! Seating is limited, though all are welcome.
Admission is free. A love freewill offering will be taken for the artist. For
more information, contact Todd Fong at
jsat12@netzero.com
Contra Dance
Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall,
37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico 7
p.m.
The Southern Maryland Traditional
Music and Dance (SMTMD) is sponsoring a Contra Dance featuring caller DeLaura Padovan. Doors open at 7 p.m.
and dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. Contra
is a traditional American style of social
dance and is a huge amount of fun (and
exercise)! If youve ever danced a Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance,
you have a good idea how much fun it
can be. If you havent, its about time
you tried it! Beginners are encouraged
to arrive at 7 p.m. to get some instruction in the various dances. Admission is
$10 for non-SMTMD members; $6 for
members (band members are free). No
special clothing is required! You need
to be comfortable, to move freely. There
will be an ice cream social following the
dance. For more information and directions go to www.smtmd.org.
How to Live 150 Years With a Better
Quality of Life.
Leonardtown Public Library, 23250
Hollywood Road, Leonardtown 2 to
5 p.m.
Come help start dialogues on the
Potomac River Association website
by attending the Community Television in St. Marys County monthly
meetings at 2 p.m. in the Leonardtown
Library on the 2nd Saturday of each
month (the 3rd Saturday in December 2014). Contact David Triantos at
301-997-1409
or email mtriantos@erols.com.
Sunday, June 15
Fathers Day Breakfast
2nd District Volunteer Fire Department, 45245 Drayden Road, Valley Lee
8 to 11 a.m.
The 2nd District VFD & RS is
hosting a Breakfast All-You-Can-Eat
for Fathers Day! The cost for adults is
$8.00, the cost for children ages 6 to 12
is $4.00, and children under 5 are free.
The menu will include scrambled eggs,
home fried potatoes, pancakes, French
toast, sausage links, ham, hot biscuits,
cream chipped beef, spiced applesauce
and grits. Assorted juices, milk and
coffee will also be available. Proceeds
from this fundraiser and previous fundraisers are for the Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad to continue
to keep our community safe. Thank you
for your support! For more information
call 301-994-9999.
Monday, June 16
Flag Disposal Ceremony
America Legion Post 221, 21690 Colton
Point Road, Avenue 7 p.m.
Come out and join us as we show
respect for our flag and properly dispose of those that are unserviceable. If
you are not able to make it you may still
drop off your unserviceable flags at the
post, prior to the event, by placing them
in the back parking lot flag repository
or in the front alcove area. For further
information call 301-884-4071. Also check out the Post website at www.alpost221.webs.com/.
Tuesday, June 17
Cost Analysis of Government Proposals Briefing
Southern Maryland Higher Education
Center, 44219 Airport Road, California
8 to 9:30 a.m.
Gene Townsend, a member of The
Patuxent Partnership Board of Directors will speak. Event is free. Register
at paxpartnership.org.
CSM Twilight Performance Series:
Deanna Bogart.
College of Southern Maryland
Leonardtown Campus, Great Lawn,
22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown
6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, June 18
Maryland
Writers
Association
Meeting
College of Southern Maryland La Plata
Campus, Business and Industry Building (BI 124), 8730 Mitchell Road, La
Plata 7 p.m.
Learn about The Potomac Review
and other literary magazines at the
meeting for the Charles County Chapter featuring editor-and-chief of the Potomac Review, Julie Wakeman-Linn. To
learn more visit mwacharles.wordpress.
com or e-mail mbcwriting@outlook.
com.
CSM Twilight Performance Series:
Deanna Bogart.
College of Southern Maryland Leonardtown Campus, Great Lawn, 22950
Hollywood Road, Leonardtown 6:45
p.m.
The Twilight Performance Series
presents Deanna Bogart, an awardwinning blues and jazz musician. Bogart has performed with acts like Carole
King, Jimmy Buffett and Three Dog
Night and has received Baltimore Museum of Arts Horn Instrumentalist of
the Year award for three consecutive
years since 2008. The concert is presented as part of CSMs Twilight Performance Series. Each week the series
features a different performance on
each campus. Bring a picnic and a lawn
chair or blanket (no alcoholic beverages
permitted). Free. For a complete schedule of bands performing, visit www.
csmd.edu/Arts/TwilightSeries/index.
html, 301-934-7828.
Thursday, June 19
CSM Twilight Performance Series:
Deanna Bogart.
College of Southern Maryland Leonardtown Campus, Great Lawn, 22950
Hollywood Road, Leonardtown 6:45
p.m.
The Twilight Performance Series
presents Deanna Bogart, an awardwinning blues and jazz musician. Bogart has performed with acts like Carole
King, Jimmy Buffett and Three Dog
Night and has received Baltimore Museum of Arts Horn Instrumentalist of
the Year award for three consecutive
years since 2008. The concert is presented as part of CSMs Twilight Performance Series. Each week the series
features a different performance on
Friday, June 20
NARFE Meeting
Olde Breton Inn, 21890 Society Hill
Road, Leonardtown 11:30 a.m.
Senator Roy Dyson, will attend and
swear in newly elected Chapter officers
at the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE).
A full course lunch will be prepared and
offered by Baileys Catering Service.A
cake raffle will also take place at this
meeting. Reservations are required; if
you have not already confirmed reservations, please contact Bev at 301-7521131 by Wednesday, June 18. Not a
member? Contact Judy Loflin for membership details at 301-872-0064. Check
us out on Facebook and like our page.
St. Michaels Auction and Yard Sale
St. Michaels School, 16560 Three
Notch Road, Ridge 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
St. Michaels School begins its
28th Annual Auction weekend with
their massive yard sale. There is sure
to be something for everyone at this
event.Come early for the best selections
of treasures. For information, call 301872-5454and checkour website: www.
sms-auction.org.
Saturday, June 21
Election Day Sandwich Sale
Ridge Volunteer Fire Department,
13820 Point Lookout Road, Ridge all
day
Pre-orders are due! The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will
be selling Chicken Salad and Beef BBQ
(in a cup with bread enclosed) Sandwiches on Election Day - June 24, 2014
at the Fire House. Sandwiches will be
$4 each. Pre-Orders are recommended
and are now being accepted. In order
to guarantee your order, make a preorder. You can pre-order your sandwiches by sending an email to auxiliary@ridgevfd.org which includes your
name, phone number, pick-up day, and
the number and type of sandwich you
would like to preorder or by calling 301872-5671 and leaving a message with
the same information. Email orders will
receive an electronic confirmation. All
pre-orders can be picked up on Tuesday - June 24 from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m.
or on Monday evening - June 23 - 6 to 8
p.m. Please specify the day & time you
wish to pick up your order. Come out
and support a great cause, enjoy great
food and get lunch for the office! Baked
goods will also be available for sale. For
more information, contact Aggie Owens at 301-872-5797.
St. Michaels Auction and Yard Sale
St. Michaels School, 16560 Three
Notch Road, Ridge 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
St. Michaels School hosts its 28th
Annual Auction weekend. The yard
sale begins at 7a.m. and the silent auction begins at noon and ends at 3 p.m.
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Sunday, June 22
Sacred Heart Church Annual June
Dinner
Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 23080 Maddox Road, Bushwood noon to 4 p.m.
Menu includes crab cakes, fried
chicken, country ham, potato salad,
cole slaw, green beans, beets, rolls
and beverage. Served buffet style, all
you can eat. Cost is $25 per adult, $6
Monday, June 23
Tuesday, June 24
Minecraft Club
Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR
Boulevard, Lexington Park 2 to 3:30
p.m.
Children in grades 3 through 5
are invited to learn how to design 3D
video game worlds using Minecraft, the
worlds most popular video game. Introduction, intermediate and advanced
levels available. Free. Registration required. 301-863-8188 www.stmalib.org
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Entertainment
Not Your
Average
Gallery
By Madeleine Buckley
Contributing Writer
I know that some galleries can be kind of stuffy. But
this gallery is not stuffy.
This, according to artist Carol Wade, describes
Artworks@7th, a gallery in North Beach that displays work
from 25 local artists.
It is unique. It has wonderful artwork by local artists,
said John Young, a photographer who displays at the gallery. And its a fantastic place to, if not buy gifts for folks,
then at least browse and take a look at some of the fabulous
artwork.
The gallery was founded in 2004, when a group of local artists came together to create an artists cooperative. It
was originally located above Nice n Fleezy Antiques, then
moved to a house across the street. Two years ago, it relocated to its current storefront location.
We moved up. Its more classy, said Gerry Wood, a
painter who shows her work at the gallery. We like the location. It has front lighting, glass windows, the lighting is
better and we have more visibility. Its a very convenient
location, and weve doubled or tripled our sales there.
The gallery accepts members through a juried process.
Each artist first has to present samples of his or her work to
show their abilities.
The gallery membership looks at your work to see if
its classy and first class, Wood said. We dont accept kits
and second sale buying and all of that kind of stuff. It has to
be original.
However, the gallery serves as a great starting point for
Here in this area, it is in very much of a tourist destination. So there is a lot of walk in traffic that you might not get in other places,
Said Mickey Kunkle, an artist who shows at the gallery.
Artist Selena Anderson fills out a sales slip behind the counter at
the gallery. We certainly make sales, and since weve been in this
location, sales are a lot better than they were, Anderson said.
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Tuesday, June 17
Thursday, June 12
Piranhas Acoustic
Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell
Road, Dowell) 8 to 11 p.m.
George Dunn
Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse
(16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point)
7:30 p.m.
Friday, June 13
Justin Myles Experience
Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell
Road, Dowell) 8 to 11 p.m.
Damion Wolfe
Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse
(16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point)
7:30 p.m.
Hate the Toy
Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern
Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 9 p.m.
Saturday, June 14
Latrice Carr
Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse
(16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) 8
to 11 p.m.
Too Many Mikes
Brass Rail (20331 Point Lookout Road,
Great Mills) 9 p.m.
14th Annual Humane Society of Calvert
County Fundraiser
Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern
Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) All Day
Monday, June 16
Team Trivia
Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell
Road, Dowell) 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Open Mic
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road,
Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 18
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Thursday, June 19
George Dunn
Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell
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Saturday, June 21
Tracy Allen
Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell
Road, Dowell) 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Rum Runners
Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse
(16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) 8
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