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Chaptico Community Wants


Countys Help in Blight Fight

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
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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Abandoned or dilapidated properties in Mill Point Shores have
community members there asking for the countys assitance in
finding ways to remove them.

More and more people are taking pride in their homes


and no one wants to see this, Watkins said of the pervasive
blight. Something has got to be done.
Phil Shire, director of the countys Department of Land
Use and Growth Management, said Watkins letter to the
county, which included pictures of the blight, easily demonstrated the problem.
Its on the inspectors schedule, Shire said of the community. Judging from the pictures the concerns are justified.
He said there have been at least a dozen complaints from
around the county looking for local government assistance in
dealing with abandoned structures since the passage of the
new property standards ordinance.
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ExpEriEncE MattErs
provEn LEadErship - rEaL rEsuLts
With his years of experience living
and working here, Mr. McKay
understands the needs and concerns
of the county and its residents.
Rachel Anderson
Student, St. Marys
College of Maryland

As a WWII veteran, I appreciate


Tommys dedicated and
wholehearted support of the military
and its continuing presence here
in St. Marys County. We need
a trustworthy representative, a
delegate who is going to honor his
commitments and promises. Tommy
McKay has shown the caliber of man
he is from his exemplary service as
our Commissioner President. He has
my vote.
Thomas J. Burke. Sr
Hollywood

Authority McKay for Maryland; Marilyn A. McKay, Treasurer

I am impressed with Tommys leadership, experience, and


accomplishments in public service to St. Marys County and
to Maryland. As one who commutes to Northern Virginia for
my job, I appreciate the fact that improved transportation is a
clear priority for him because it is important to me. With his
record of results in transportation matters, I feel assured that
he will focus on taking action to keep our roads safe and to
minimize congestion.
Rose Jimnez
Mechanicsville

It is essential that the delegate we send


to Annapolis have the experience to work
together in an overwhelming Democratic
majority while standing firm on a more
conservative approach to financial and social
issues. I feel we need a delegate who has
both government and business experience;
who has served our county and shown he can
get things done; who is familiar with the way
local governments operate and understands
how unfriendly Maryland has become to
small business. This is why I am supporting
Tommy McKay as the Republican candidate
for Delegate
Jean L. Ferrante
Golden Beach, Mechanicsville

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Thursday, June 12, 2014

Planning Commission Delays News


Vote on Water, Sewer Upgrade
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The developer of a 50-lot subdivision, known as
the Woodmore project, sought the county planning
commissions approval Monday to upgrade his 27-acre
plot for water and sewer service in the next three to
five years instead of six to 10 but met heavy opposition
from local residents in the Sandy Bottom Road area
who both opposed the development itself as well as the
water and sewer lines the developer would put in at his
own expense.
Residents feared that they would be made to pay to
hook up to the new lines if the measure was approved,
provoked in no small part by a notice from the countys
Department of Land Use and Growth Management
telling them that was a distinct possibility.
But both land use director Phil Shire and Jacque-

lyn Meiser, public information officer and attorney for


the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom), said there
was nothing in the proposal that would require the residents to hook up.
Shire said that the notice had wording that was
overly strong.
Meiser said that since the property in question
was not part of a defined service area indeed there
existed no firm definition of a service area under the
countys code that governs hook ups to public water
and sewer there was no requirement to abandon
their well and septic systems.
But the possibility existed that those residents
would have to hook up in the future, some planning
commission members said, since the county government was mulling recommendations from a task force
that was pushing just that requirement.
Local residents were adamant that they did not

want to hook up to any public water or sewer.


Our community does not want or need MetCom
going through our neighborhoods, said Chris Insley,
who said residents were also concerned about overcrowding at nearby Hollywood and Evergreen elementary schools.
They said a new development would only add to
that was well as increase traffic problems.
Why are we going to compound an issue when
we havent solved it yet, Insley said. Not all growth
is good.
The planning commissioners delayed making a
decision on the water and sewer status upgrade for two
weeks leaving the record open for more public comment. They should come to a decision in mid-July, according to planning staff.
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Honored for Their Contributions

Photos Courtesy of St. Marys County Chamber of Commerce

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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Living Civil War History

By Lindsey Webb
Contributing Writer
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
Crickenberger, Maryland Park Service

Photos courtesy of Bob Crickenberger

Historic Safety Officer. Crickenberger


has spent more than thirty years volunteering for Point Lookout. He is even
called Mr. Point Lookout by some that
know him for everything that he does for
the park.
The program is exciting for all
ages because Point Lookout is a great location for everyone to enjoy. Also, we do

a lot of cannon and rifle demonstrations


and incorporate the civilian life in the
Civil War, Crickenberger said.
Not only is the area a popular family attraction, but it is rich in Civil War
history, making the perfect venue for the
Blue and Gray Days. The program has
greatly evolved in the past 28 years and
continues to grow.

We are planning on a big event


next year, Sweeney said. He made sure
to thank volunteer efforts that made the
program possible. Make sure to stay updated for next years twenty-ninth annual Blue and Gray Days and come to Point
Lookout State Park to join in on the fun.
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer

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Police from the county sheriffs


office are investigating the death of a
34-year-old male found inside an apartment on Lawrence Avenue Monday
while state police are investigating the
death of a 29-year-old woman found in
the same apartment just the day before.
Capt. Daniel Alioto, commander
of the sheriffs office vice/narcotics division, said the deceased man was the
boyfriend of the woman found there.
We believe he may have ingested
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what that substance is we do not know,


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Leonardtown.
Sheriffs deputies are not releasing
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State police are continuing their investigation into the death of the female
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LCIF
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Organization
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
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From Theatre to
Mexican Restaurant
and Soon To Be Bar

The Rex is Under New Ownership


By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
More than 40 years
ago, The Rex was Leonardtowns movie theatre.
When new owner Joe
Kurley was growing up,
he remembers there being
an ice cream parlor in the
building. Most recently,
the building it was home to
Mexican restaurant called
Cerro Grande. Soon, The
Rex will be open again.
Kurley decided to
go back to the old name,
wanting to evoke Leonardtowns history. Rex also
means king in Latin,
which happens to be Kurleys sons name.
It just kind of came
together, Kurley said.
Kurley and co-owner
Darrin Atlas are planning a major overhaul of
the building and intend to
open in late July.
The Rex will be two
restaurants in one, Kurley
said.
One half of the building will be more of a traditional bar, Kurley said.
The other side, located
where the box office and
concession stands once
were, will be designed as
a ode to the old movie theatre. He has been talking to longtime Leonardtown residents about movies they remember seeing at The Rex and finding vintage movie posters from those movies to hang up and down the
walls. This is supposed to be a more quiet dining
area, Kurley said. He and Atlas came up with the
idea of putting movie posters on the walls, along
with stories from the Leonardtown residents who
saw them, from bars in New York City. Kurley
said his favorites bars are the ones that display
their history on the walls, and that was the feel he
wanted to create.
The renovation wont erase everything from
former establishments. Kurley intends to keep
the tin roof and refinish the existing wooden
floors while painting the walls red and black, like
vintage movie theatres.
The Rex will feature food from Lotus Caf
in Solomons. Everything that comes form the Lotus Caf is fresh cooked and seasonal, which Kurley believes will be a good addition to the town.
In the future, following The Rexs grand

Photos by Sarah Miller

opening, Kurley hopes to bring the theatre in the


back of the building back to life, possibly hosting
concerts and showing classic monster movies and
westerns, like the ones he found listed in newspaper clippings in the basement of The Rex.
Kurley and Altas have a long history in
Leonardtown, having grown up in the area and
graduated from Leonardtown High School. Kurley spent 14 years as the general manager at the
Tiki Bar in Solomons. Atlas is the owner of Firehouse Subs in Lexington Park.
Kurley said he has had his eye on the building for a long time, and when it became available
he approached Atlas and they decided to go into
the venture together.
Its got a lot of character, Kurley said.
Kurley looks forward to having a hand in
shaping Leonardtown in the future and making it
a place for his son to grow up.
For more information about The Rex, contact
Kurley at 301-247-0110.
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Style, Grace, Anitas Cakes


By Emily Charles
Contributing Writer
Its that time of the year againsummer. Pool parties are all the rage, holiday
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long time baker Anita Kriner, the shop
specializes in baking cakes, cupcakes
and other pastries. Its the only local bakery with a drive through window, and a
variety of cakes, cupcakes and other pastries are ready-made and available to take
home upon entering Kriners store.
The bakery is open five days a
week, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday
through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
on Saturdays. Orders must be placed in
advance. The finished food products are
visual masterpieces and are just as highly

praised in regard to their taste. I purchased a cake for my mothers birthday


from Anita and it was both beautiful and
delicious. Mom is a fan of white cakes
and this one was delectable! said local
resident Teri Woodburn. There are plenty
more who agree. Proof of this lies in the
glowing reviews posted to Kriners website, anitasweddingcakes.com.
Not only does Kriner make wonderful cakes, but shes been known to offer
winter classes in cake decorating and
other related activities from time to time.
In addition, her website provides guides
as to how to cut your wedding cake most
effectively, how to wrap your anniversary
tier and even how to choose the best cake
maker for you. The extensive gallery of
past cakes shes created also provides a
great source of inspiration for customers who need a cake but arent quite sure
what theyre looking for. Not to mention
its clear examples of Kriners vast talent.
Cake lovers all over Southern Maryland can also look forward to the grand
opening of a satellite location Anitas
Sweets & Cones, in Solomons, Md., on

Photos by Emily Charles

June 21. Anitas expanding business is


one not to be missed, so be sure to mosey
over to one of her locations as soon as you
can. The new location will feature cupcakes, snow cones, cotton candy, grilled
panini sandwiches, cold beverages, and
more.
While Kriner is a busy woman,
sometimes providing cakes for up to six
events per weekend, she says, she loves to
bake and would love to help you find the

perfect cake for your celebration, whether it be in St. Marys, Calvert, or Charles
County. To learn more, contact Anita
Kriner at 301-737-6440, visit anitasweddingcakes.com or stop by one of the two
locations at 22741 Three Notch Road,
California, Md. or 14448 Solomons Island Road, Suite 22 in Solomons, Md.
news@countytimes.net

Antiques, Collectibles, Gifts & Specialty Shops

Largest Indoor Market in Southern Maryland


Over 100 Small Shops
Open: Wednesday - Sunday 10 - 5

Chesapeake
uction

ouse

Auction every Friday at 6 p.m.

Quality Consignments Accepted for Auctions

Enjoy a unique
shopping experience in a
country setting.
Our market is made up
of an oasis of 100 small
shops in four buildings
on five acres.
We specialize in antiques
and collectibles,
but have an endless
variety of lovely
gifts and crafts.

General Estate Auction


Thursday, June 19th - 6 p.m.

Annual Fourth of July


Holiday Antique and
Collectible Auction
Friday, July 4th - 9 a.m.
Look for photos on our website or on

www.chesapeakeauctionhouse.com

5015 St. Leonard Road St. Leonard, Md 20685

www.chesapeakemarketplace.com

Marketplace: 410-586-3725
Auction House: 410-586-1161

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Thursday, June 12, 2014

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Education

Do You Want to Build a Boat?

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

volunteer and Patuxent Small Craft Guild President Bill


Lake.
CMM offers a similar class in building a 12-foot rowing skiff. The cost for the skiff is $950 for members and
$1,000 for non-members. A sailing version, including sail,
spars, daggerboard, and rudder is an option for an additional $800.
Individuals will go home with a nearly-complete product, Surgent said. There will be some sanding and finishing
left to do, in addition to painting the boat.
Financial assistance is available to qualified applicants
from the Melvin Conant Memorial Youth Fund. The Fund
was established in 2004 to encourage young people, particularly those in need, to participate in programs offered by
the Calvert Marine Museums Patuxent Small Craft Center.
The Build a Boat By Appointment program is not the
only way to build a boat. The marine museum offers a five
day summer camp every year for children, allowing them to
build a 13 boat and learn how to use it. The camp only has
10 slots, according to volunteer Bill Wright, and they fill up
fast. Children can register for the weeklong camp up to a
year in advance, Wright said.

Bill Lake shows off the boat to be raffled off later this year. Tickets
are available at the Calvert Marine Museum.

For more information, details, and scheduling, contact


Surgent at 410-586-2700 or gsurgent@comcast.net. For
more information about events and programs at the Calvert
Marine Museum, please visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.
com.
Bill Wright gets ready for a boat building camp.

No Excuses for
Bad Grades in
St. Marys County

Magnificent Minds Learning Center


Now Accepting Students at Tutoring Facility
Locally owned Magnificent Minds Learning Center has opened
a new tutoring facility in St. Marys County serving grades K-12 in
the Southern Maryland area. Magnificent Minds is a state-of-the-art
supplemental teaching provider offering personalized, focused and
differentiated learning opportunities.
Magnificent Minds Learning Center officials say the opening of
their new location will improve understanding of the Common Core
strategies, academic achievement and parent-teacher communication in the community. In addition to tutoring, Magnificent Minds
also offers specialized summer programs, group sessions and SAT
prep.
The new location will permit Magnificent Minds to help parents
and children who would otherwise commute up to 60 minutes to the
next closest tutoring facility.
In addition to assisting students, Magnificent Minds Learning
Center is creating new jobs for local teachers.
Area students may have been coasting along with sub-par
grades, but now that theres a tutoring facility in town there should
be no more excuses.
To learn more about this business, please contact www.magnificentminds.org.
Magnificent Minds Press Release

Photos by Sarah Miller

sarahmiller@countytimes.net

CSM Administrator Named to


Maryland Community College
Learning Assessment Group

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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Thursday, June 12, 2014

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

Photo by LifeTouch

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Thursday, June 12, 2014

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Maryland State Senate - 29


Steve Waugh
Lawrence D. Jarboe
Political Party: Republican
Hometown: Golden Beach
Age: 61
Occupation: Lumber Mill
Owner
Political Background:
Currently serving fourth
term as District 3 County
Commissioner

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.

Cindy Jones

Political Party: Republican


Hometown: Valley Lee
Age: 48
Occupation: Independent
business owner
Political Background: Currently serving as District 1
County Commissioner
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?
You start by finding common ground. I dont think
people of any political persuasion like wasting money. Its
easy to build consensus on programs that are clearly wasteful; Id eliminate those first. Taxes like the estate tax are doing a a lot of damage to small business people and farmers.
Name specific actions you would push in Annapolis to
better protect the mission at Patuxent River Naval Air
Station.
The major challenge is to make sure that the very specific things Patuxent Naval Air Station has excellence in are
kept in mind by people who make decisions in the House and
Senate. I would be a tireless advocate for Southern Maryland.
Tony ODonnell has done a great job but he needs some help.
What are the regions main transportation priorities
and how would you work to secure funding for them in
Annapolis?
One of the things troubling to people in rural Maryland has been the raiding of the transportation funds. I would
be a leader to build consensus to find a way to make sure that
stops happening. We need a more balanced approach to the
way the state spends its transportation dollars. We have
some significant transporation needs in Southern Maryland.
I dont believe the State Highway Administration has built a
road in St. Marys County in the last 20 years.
How should the county and state best combat the growing
epidemic of drugs, specifically opiates and heroin?
The opiates and heroin have been the last very prominent issue in a long term challenge with drugs. I see this
primarily as a public health issue. Im working on bringing
a program to the county called Drug Endangered Children
well make long term success by making those partnerships stronger and also by public education on the dangers
of addiction.
Do you support the expansion of the LNG plant at Cove
Point? Do you believe it poses any unusual environmental
or safety concerns?
Anytime you place a facility like that in the critical
area we need to absolutely do our due diligence. I absolutely support the expansion of Cove Point.
Do local schools get enough funding or do they need to do
a better job of allocating their budgets? Why?
SMC has a very high quality school system. I dont
believe our schools are underfunded but Ive seen a track record in recent years of a lack of prioritization. The school
board continues to bring to the county budgets that are unsustainable. Theres a lack of discipline in using only recurring
funds for recurring expenses; over the years theyve used
fund balances to fund recurring costs. As revenues are flat,
its very difficult to do that long term.
Residents often want increased economic development
but sometimes oppose public water and sewer. How would
you solve this issue?
One of the issues driving whether you hook up is the
Watershed Implementation Plan. How is the federal government going to help people hook up to water and sewer if that
is the best practice to improve water quality in the [Chesapeake Bay]? Is there a way to have them amortize the cost
over a 20 year period? Its something we have to tackle head
on, we cant wait.

Political Party: Republican


Hometown: Lusby
Age: 50
Occupation: Program manager Johns
Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
Political Background: Ran in 2010
for District 29 Senate seat
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?
The easiest way to control spending is to limit the growth of it.
If we can keep that growth [of spending] at or below the rate of inflation then the economy has a chance to catch up. You basically cut the
spending by not increasing the spending. What that will do is create
room for tax relief.
The things like the rain tax are more dumb than crippling,
storm water management is crippling.
The gas tax is absolutely hammering everyone.
Name specific actions you would push in Annapolis to better protect the mission at Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
No. 1 is to kill these windmill, not push them back but kill
them outright. No. 2 is to restore the transportation funding to the
county, to not just repair the roads, but build the roads we need, and
then argue passionately for the [Thomas Johnson] Bridge. If that
bridge falls down the devastation to our economy will be extraordinary and the time to turn it back on will be devastating. During that
period of time we will be non competitive in a BRAC.
What are the regions main transportation priorities and how
would you work to secure funding for them in Annapolis?
The role of the state senator is to get the resources. Five years
ago we were getting $5 million from the state for highway funds now
were getting less than $1 million, so the county commissioners are
hobbled in their ability to maintain and build roads.
How should the county and state best combat the growing epidemic of drugs, specifically opiates and heroin?
While there certainly are public healthcare aspects to the issue the bottom line is this is a genuinely evil drug and the bizarre
economic affect of decriminalizing marijuana is that they have made
marijuana not a good cash crop for drug dealers so they are turning to
heroin to make money now. The only way were going to combat that
is aggressive law enforcement find these people and throw them
in jail.
Do you support the expansion of the LNG plant at Cove Point?
Do you believe it poses any unusual environmental or safety
concerns?
The approval process will be completed before the election so
anybody who stands up and tells you they will stop the LNG plant
if you can find this person theyre delusional. I believe it will be good
for the county, Southern Maryland and the country. There are risks
there are concerns about air pollution, noise pollution and hazardous waste byproducts from liquefaction. Im quite sensitive to the
concerns. It can be mitigated if you have engaged leaders. If its not
inspected, its going to be neglected.
Do local schools get enough funding or do they need to do a better
job of allocating their budgets? Why?
The school board is elected, the school budget is their sole responsibility and they should be held accountable for their success or
failure. I believe what weve seen is a dramatic failure of oversight in
failing to anticipate the very obvious costs from Obamacare. Their
cost overruns are no ones fault but their own right now. Does the
school system have all the resources that it properly needs? I dont
know. Focus on what the schools need to do and do it world class.
Residents often want increased economic development but sometimes oppose public water and sewer. How would you solve this
issue?
The state is involving itself in the lowest level of detail for absurd reasons. My well and septic works just fine. They issue these
edicts so somebody in Baltimore can feel better about the fertilizer
Im using, no thank you. Thats going to be a top priority to keep those
people out of our lives as much as possible. Services like MetCom
looking to foist themselves on people for no apparent reason; theres
really no rationale to impose that on them. Wed be well served by
clipping the wings of groups like MetCom.

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Maryland House of Delegates - 29A


Thomas F. McKay

Political Party: Republican


Hometown: Hollywood
Age: 57
Occupation: President McKays family food
store enterprises
Political Background: Former president of
Board of County Commissioners
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?
Most of the pet projects legislators are in favor of are on the capital side so
they dont have hard choices to make. They are able to borrow money to get their
schools, parks and museums built. I think you have to have skin in the game
Id like to see our capital projects funded somewhere around 25 percent from the
operating budget to force legislators to make hard choices. The most regressive
tax we have has been the gas tax. Food and gas are basics to our economy. Youre
taking money out of the economy the poorer you are the more you pay.
Name specific actions you would push in Annapolis to better protect the
mission at Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
Pax River is a unique job provider because its public sector. What
we have to be concerned aboutis that roads are sufficient, that our schools
have sufficient capacity and that they are performing at a high level and
that we have protected the mission at Pax River through our encroachment
policy. [The wind turbines] were developing in Somerset County three years
ago. [We should have brought together] officials from federal, state and
county government and do some type of economic summit because these
people are living under weak economic conditions.
What are the regions main transportation priorities and how would you
work to secure funding for them in Annapolis?
Everyone likes to point to the Thomas Johnson Bridge as the No. 1 priority and Im not suggesting the bridge shouldnt get some improvements Im
concerned however that when we spend transportation dollars there needs to be
a cost benefit analysis. There simply isnt enough to go around. We have 35,000
cars on the bridge and were talking about spending $1 billion to improve the
quality of life for those 35,000 vehicles. Alternatively on Route 5 through Charlotte Hall and Leonardtown and Great Mills we have nearly 100,000 vehicles a
day that are hitting congestion. For about 20 percent of that $1 billion we could
improve the quality of life for those 100,000 vehicles.
How should the county and state best combat the growing epidemic of
drugs, specifically opiates and heroin?
While we do need recovery and treatment programs thats not the solution. We have got to direct our full attention to the supply side, that means law
enforcement has to make this a priority. We have to put in special operations
units to deal with this problem. We have to close the gates.
Do you support the expansion of the LNG plant at Cove Point? Do you
believe it poses any unusual environmental or safety concerns?
I support the expansion of the plant. Are there elevated concerns? Yes.
But can they be addressed? Yes, and they are being addressed in a safe and
reasonable manner. I am concerned however that as Calvert gets the LNG expanded its going to result in another $400 per citizen the government there will
be able to spend. They already spend about $2,500 per citizen, here we spend
about $1,900. Calverts going to spend the money on having the best teachers
in Maryland and we in St. Marys County are going to be challenged to address
that issue. There should be some reasonable regional consideration when one
county gets that kind of tax boost compared to their neighboring counties.
Do local schools get enough funding or do they need to do a better job of
allocating their budgets? Why?
We are one of the richest counties in the state, our funding for education
overall should be in the 13th or 15th rank. Where that funding comes from local, state or federal we can have those discussions and I will but at the end of
the day we need to bring education funding back in line. We need to be in the
middle of the pack at least we can stay competitive in the classroom. If the
state would fund the geographic cost of living increase that would level things
out for St. Marys County.
Residents often want increased economic development but sometimes oppose public water and sewer. How would you solve this issue?
Theres already a lot more controls in place than people realize. Local government should be the lead in land use not the state legislature. I
want it to be heard at the commissioners table and not at the legislature so
much. I really believe what they get will represent more of what they want
if its done at the commissioners table rather than at the state government. I
think at this time we should avoid in the north county avoid extending water
and sewer into the residential communities. However, there needs to be a
limited amount available because of the limits of the Aquia aquifer and the
types of soils there, for a limited amount of commercial. We dont want out
of control growth but we dont want a lot of big boxes there either.

Matt Morgan

Political Party: Republican


Hometown: Mechanicsville
Occupation: Realtor, network administrator
Political Background:
Ran in 2010 for Dist. 29 A
Delegate seat

Candidate declined to participate in the


County Times' Political Guide.

Bryan Barthelme

Political Party: Republican


Hometown: Mechanicsville
Occupation: Advertising
Consultant
Political Background:
Currently seeking Dist. 29 A
Delegate seat

Candidate declined to participate in the


County Times' Political Guide.

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St. Marys County Board of Education


The County Times emailed all St. Marys County Board of Education
Candidates an interview form comprised of three questions.
The candidates' responses are published below as they were submitted.

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.

What major concerns or changes do you hope


to bring to the Board of Education for consideration as a school board member?

The biggest concern for St. Marys residents is


that of the fiduciary manners concerning the organization of the school system. Mr. Darnowsky portrays
deep concern for the budgetary issues involving the
St. Marys school district. He has proven leadership
abilities by showing commitment to working with
various representatives at the table, such as speaking
one-on-one with teachers, staff and administration
of the school system, providing resources and public
support for student after-school activities, and speaking openly on school-related matters at county-held
forums and events.
Mr. Darnowsky plans to investigate measures
that will conservatively save tax-payers and yet provide the best benefits for the well-qualified and hardworking teachers in St. Marys. Teachers and staff of
SMCPS have proven that hard work pays off and deserve to be provided with affordable health-care and
ample classroom resources.

Do you think current funding levels for education in Calvert County is too low/too high/about
right? Why?

Mr. Darnowsky believes that the fiscal deficit


concerning SMCPS is a combination of the interrelationships of funding measures provided by county,
state and federal levels as well as the management of
the said funds by the school board and administration.
The county has provided more than the required
MOE for SMCPS, however, the school system deserves a larger portion of the allocated county budget that will allow for recurring funding for teacher
pay raises. Without increasing tax rates, Mr. Darnowsky believes that the county can use more of the
tax dollars collected from newly growing businesses
in the Pax River area for funding school resources
and molding more high school graduates into future
workforce of St. Marys County. Furthermore, Mr.
Darnowsky strongly advocates for increased federal
funding for St. Marys due to the large portion of federally dedicated land in the county for military usage.

John Alonzo Gaskin


Political Party:
Democratic
Hometown: Scotland
Age: 62
Occupation: Electronic Technician
Political Background:
Former Member
Democratic Central
Committee

What qualifications do you have that you


think makes you the best candidate for
this job?

Over the past 30 plus years I have been


a PTA president, member of school improvement teams, member of NAACP Education
Committee, Past Board Member of Walden
Sierra.
Through the years even after my
own children have graduated from school I
have remained involved with the Education
system knowing the stronger our schools are
the stronger our county will be. I enjoy listing to the varied view points of my fellow
county residents when we agreed or respectful
disagree. I am thankful to have received the
endorsement of the Education Association St.
Marys County (EASMC). If St. Marys is to
flourish and grow we need concerned parents,
an educated populist, and a caring community
willing to make the difference now for education tomorrow.

What major concerns or changes do you


hope to bring to the Board of Education for consideration as a school board
member?

I believe our St. Marys County schools


are in good shape given the fact we are in the
top ten out of 24 jurisdiction in the state of
Maryland. I would like to see the number of
teachers increase to reduce class size to give
students concentrated instructional help be it
in STEM or Standard classes to reduce the
load that already over extend our teacher and
staff resources. I would like to see the respect
for our St. Marys County Educational Professional increased. I would like to see volunteer
participation renewed/ increased across the
county this is one of our strengths that is under
utilized.

Do you think current funding levels for


education in Calvert County is too low/
too high/about right? Why?

I think the funding levels are to low as


mentioned St. Marys is in the top ten (10) out
of twenty four (24) jurisdictions in Maryland
and the funding of our schools should reflect
the work that has been accomplished. We have
a variety of Technology based companys that
will employ our students but St. Marys County must provide the leading edge education for
that to become reality. That is not to say just
lavish money on the system we must take the
long view in education tempered with sound
thinking to move the system steadily forward
making sure that we examine every choice
that is made for present and future educational
growth and viability. We are a good school
system but can be better with increased investments with our eye steadily on the future of St.
Marys County.

Rita Weaver

Political Party: N/A


Hometown: Dameron
Age: 50
Occupation: Emergency Room Registered
Nurse, Adjunct Professor CSM - Nursing
Political Background: N/A

What qualifications do you have that


you think makes you the best candidate
for this job?
Masters of Science University of MD School of Nursing, Health Leadership & Management.
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor
Society of Nursing
Marketing and Financial Management
Strategic Marketing in a Global Economic Market
Marketing Management
Managerial Health Finance
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Stevenson University
Summa Cum Laude
Associates in Nursing
Charles County Community College
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
ACLS Certification
PALS Certification
Registered Nurse 18 yrs
Emergency Room
School Nursing
Behavior Health
Adjunct Professor CSM - Nursing
Classroom
Clinical teaching at Tri-County Hospitals
U.S. Navy Veteran 8 yrs
Managed Civilian and Military Personnel
Aviation Squadron Budget
Ft. Benning, GA Jump School - Airborne
Qualified,1984
Parent of a SMCPS Middle School student.

What major concerns or changes do you hope to bring to the


Board of Education for consideration as a school board member?

Regain control of Board of Education (BOE) meetings as-well-as


assigned duties which members are elected to fulfill. Provide open communication with parents, students, teachers, and community members.
Be available before and/or after BOE meetings to speak with community members. Correspondence, mail, phone, email, will be sent
directly to the intended BOE member. This will ensure constituents
concerns are given the proper attention which they deserve.
Bring transparency to the BOE by making budget expenditures/
deficits available to the community. Within legal confines, make available for public viewing the superintendents contract.
Dismantle current SMCPS Ethics Panel. All complaints will be
presented to the County Ethics Committee. This will ensure all issues
are looked at from an independent third party, therefore the school system is not investigating themselves.
Monitor school funding to ensure money is being directed to
where it is needed most; to the students and classroom teachers. Create
a Budget Board to provide input on budget spending.
Review bus routes and safety to ensure maximize value for dollars
spent.

Do you think current funding levels for education in Calvert


County is too low/too high/about right? Why?

Budget should remain as written until a full independent audit is


conducted. An independent audit will identify accurate use of funds.
All programs should be reviewed yearly by BOE members with
staff and administration input. This input will identify needs for increased/decreased funding in particular program areas.
Meet with State Delegates and Board of County Commissioners
to ensure St. Marys County Public Schools receive proper funding.
Research additional means to assist in funding the school system.
Reestablish good working relationships with St. Marys County
Commissioners as-well-as State and Local Delegates.
Focus on trying to maintain small class sizes. When situations
arise that require a larger class size, additional support should be provided by school administration. This support will decrease the need for
teacher extended hours/overtime and work overload.

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St. Marys County Board of Education


The County Times emailed all St. Marys County Board of Education
Candidates an interview form comprised of three questions.
The candidates' responses are published below as they were submitted.

Karin Bailey

Political Party: Unaffiliated


Hometown: Mechanicsville
Age: 45
Occupation: Internal Auditor
Political Background:
Appointed member, St. Marys County Ethics Commission
Appointed member, State of Maryland Property Tax
Assessment Appeals Board, St. Marys County

What qualifications do you have that you think


makes you the best candidate for this job?

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.

William Brooke Matthews

Political Party: N/A


Hometown: Chaptico
Age: 43
Occupation: Realtor with Remax
Political Background: Second year as the Boards Vice
Chairman

What qualifications do you have that you think makes


you the best candidate for this job?

I am a current member of the Board of Education. This


is my second year as the Boards Vice Chairman. I am a full
time Realtor in St. Marys county and my negotiating and people skills are well exercised.
Because of my profession, I am always available if someone has a question or concern. I
feel that I am easy to approach, no matter what the issue or concern might be.

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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St. Marys County Democratic Central Committee


The County Times emailed all St. Marys County Democratic Central Committee
Candidates an interview form comprised of basic info and one question.
The candidates responses are published below as they were submitted.

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

Why do you want to serve on the Central Committee?


Rather simply, I can help put good Democrats in office. Our party got hammered in 2010 and were now feeling
the effects of having four Republican County Commissioners. While we obviously witnessed a pronounced national
push from the Republican Party last election cycle, I dont
believe that our own Democrats here at home are without
some blamefrankly, our organization and energy has
disappeared.
I believe I possess the qualities to help turn this committee
around. While interning as a field organizer with Doug Ganlser for
Governor, I lead a group that knocked over 2000 doors and made
over 15,000 phone calls. Ive already helped Bob Schaller and Dan
Slade as well.
Vote Justin Fiore, thank you.

Joan Gelrud

Hometown: Lexington Park


Age: 56
Occupation: Hospital Vice President - RN
Political Background: N/A
Why do you want to serve on the Central
Committee?
I would like to become a Democratic Party Central
Committee member to contribute to our community through
public service. As a hospital executive, Housing Authority
Commissioner, Community Development Corporation Board
Member and member of the St. Mary's County Economic Advisory Group, I have experience implementing a wide array
of human services with the business and financial knowledge
to make balanced decisions. Working in diverse settings pre-

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

St. Marys County Republican Central Committee


Vincent Baldacchino

Hometown: Great Mills


Age: 57
Occupation: Aerospace Engineer
Political Background: I have observed, considered, and evaluated government actions and the
consequences.
Why do you want to serve on the Central Committee?
Faith Liberty and Constitution are my guiding principles.
I believe that the people understand our needs better than their
elected officials and can address them better. Therefore we need
a smaller more efficient government, lower taxes, and more personal responsibility. Our candidates must be committed to core
Republican principals. I will work to find and support candidates
with these principals to protect personal freedom, personal property, and our very lives including the lives of our preborn. I will
promote a St Mary's County Republican platform that states that
no government resources will be used to terminate the lives of
our preborn.

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.

Why do you want to serve on the Central


Committee?
I believe firmly in giving back to the Community. The idea
of serving was brought to me by a fellow local business person
that felt the Community could be better served with some new
blood and ideas at the grass roots level. I did a little research
online and discovered the mission of the RCC. At my first RCC
meeting after announcing I was abruptly challenged by establishment Republicans about my motives. That in itself is why I am
here. The Republican Party at all levels needs to be more inclusive and less fearful of new ideas and concepts. Furthermore, as
my campaign got going, the most common question I received
mainly from young Republicans was what does the RCC do?
Establishment Republicans in St Marys are proud they have over
taken the Democrats in mere numbers. These same establishment
folks are falling short of the goal line however if the majority of
your Party has no clue what the RCC even does. I will bring new
ideas, new vision, and new leadership to the SMRCC, we will be
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St. Marys County Republican Central Committee


The County Times emailed all St. Marys County Republican Central Committee
Candidates an interview form comprised of basic info and one question.
The candidates responses are published below as they were submitted.

Mary Burke-Russell

Hometown: Hollywood
Age: 61
Occupation: Small Business Owner
Political Background:
2008 Co-Chair St Mary's McCain-Palin
2009-2014 St Mary's Rep Central Committee,
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

Hometown: Lexington Park


Age: 43
Occupation: Special Education Teacher
Political Background: I am presently the communications director of the St. Mary's Republican Central Committee. I am a past president of
the St. Mary's Republican Club.
Why do you want to serve on the Central Committee?
I am a member of the St. Mary's Republican Central Committee and I serve as its communications director. In that capacity, I update the facebook page, manage the website, and send out
e-mails. During the past few years, I have also coordinated the
schedules for our presence at the County Fair, Relay for Life, Juneteenth, and Election Day, as well as other events.
I believe firmly that the Republican Party offers the best
way forward for our county, state, and nation. I would like the
opportunity to continue to serve this cause by working as hard
as I always have.

Clay Costanzo
Joe DiMarco
Stuart Garlington
Stephen Meizoso

Hometown: Hamilton, Ohio


Age: 50
Occupation: Program Manager
Political Background: N/A
Why do you want to serve on the Central
Committee?
I was born to parents who legally migrated from a country
with an oppressive regime. My parents wanted to live the American Dream and make it possible for their offspring to enjoy the
same. Back then personal responsibility, hard work, and integrity
meant something to most Americans. Ive seen those values slip
as my parents did in their home country. Its time to encourage
Americans to get back to appreciating those values and it starts
with political leadership. I knew being a Central Committee
member would be how I could contribute. Working with other
committee members, I can recruit and support candidates with
the values that made this country great. It CAN start in St. Marys
County.

Jeffrey Noel

Hometown: California
Age:
Occupation: DOD
Political Background: Strong interest in rep-

resenting Citizens of St Marys County


and supporting the US Constitution. Experience includes leadership of a business unit of approximately 50 persons and chair of a
committee that is responsible for coordinating annual symposium
meetings that usually includes over 600 persons.
Why do you want to serve on the Central Committee?
My motivation to serve is largely based my love for St.
Mary's County and it's citizens. My desire is to ensure that the
Republican Party has a strong and principled leadership going
forward. Last summer, I was monitoring the legislative sessions
and became concerned about the focus and direction of the state
and I decided to become more involved. The Republican Party
can become the voice of the worker and small businessman again.
I think both parties have been seduced by the appeal and allure of
working with large corporations and foreign entities and forgotten the citizens. I would focus on attracting more members by
promoting a Republican message of faith, liberty and freedom.

Gary Rumsey

Hometown: Saint Inigoes


Age: 53
Occupation: Aerospace Engineer
Political Background:
Served on St. Mary's Republican Central Committee 2012 -14
St. Mary's County Campaign Chairman Collins Bailey for Congress 2010
Why do you want to serve on the Central Committee?
What if the Republican Party returned to the glory years
of Reagan? What if our principles mattered once more and were
promoted proudly? What if all elected officials and candidates
were held accountable to those principles? What if true conservative candidates were recruited for every office? What if the Party
promoted a Contract with St. Mary's County that reflected our
citizen's values? This is not a dream. It can happen again. But it
must start with the Central Committee. I, along with the Constitution - Faith - Liberty team, am ready to do all that. Please vote for
me and the rest of our team so we can leave to our children and our
posterity, the principles that made our Country great.

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.

Why do you want to serve on the Central Committee?


As a Central Committee member I will work to increase
the number of registered republicans and the number of elected
republicans at the local, state and federal level. I believe I have
the management and financial skills through my employment and
past experience to effectively organize and coordinate efforts to
assist in making this happen. In addition, I want to participate in
building our grassroots foundation and work hard to promote the
Republican Party to our younger generation and minorities. I ask
for your vote on June 24th. I am the candidate who has our community and Republican Partys best interest at heart and would
like to have the opportunity to make both stronger.

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

Hometown: Lexington Park


Age: 54
Occupation: Federal Employee
Political Background:
McCain/Palin County Chair, 2008. The McCain/Palin campaign wins in St. Marys.
Selected to serve on Maryland GOP Rules Committee.
Awarded the Amole-Bishopp Award, St. Marys Republican
Man of the Year for 2008.
Elected St. Marys Republican Central Committee Chairman,
January 2010.
Elected to serve as an elector of the Electoral College, representing the Republican Party for Marylands 5th congressional
district, during the 2012 presidential election.
During my chairmanship St. Marys County wins MD GOP
County of the Year Award at the spring 2011 convention.
During my chairmanship St. Marys Republicans outnumber
Democrats for the first time since the 1890s.
Appointed by Commissioner Morgan to the St. Marys County
Redistricting Board, 2013.
Hogan for Governor, St. Marys County Chairman, 2014.
Why do you want to serve on the Central Committee?
I want to serve on the Republican Central Committee to
continue the work that I have started, and to assist the committee
to maintain a strong and active Republican Party in St. Marys
Co. While I served on the committee we had an aggressive voter
registration effort which turned a 2,400 voter deficit in 2008 to
achieving plurality in 2012. My personal goals include building
the number of grass roots volunteers, growing the party membership, and getting more Republicans appointed to local boards and
committees. Reaching these goals will provide candidates with
the needed resources to win.

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.

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Thursday, June 12, 2014

When You Pay for Less


and Still Expect More
When I was a freshman at Leonardtown High
School in 1977 we cut tobacco in the summer, folks
bought mixed drinks at Dukes drive through window, and our quaint little county had only three public
high schools. Thirty-seven years later weve watched
as Charles and Calvert have invested in education and
infrastructure and we elect county commissioners
who lack foresight.
The shortfalls in the Board of Educations budget are well-known, but please consider what happens when you pay for less and still expect more. According to High-Schools.com, of 207 Maryland high
schools listed, Leonardtown High School came in
205 for the highest teacher/student ratio, or to refer to
teachers gallows humor, stack em deep and teach
em cheap! With budget cuts, each St. Marys County school will lose one teaching position this year.
That may well push us to last place, which would side
nicely with our state standing for per-pupil spending.
L.H.S. will lose another teaching position to in-school
suspension, which new regulations now requires a
certified teacher.
If youre still convinced that class size and regulations are not the problem, and that the greedy teachers are to blame, consider that the average St. Marys
teacher doing the same job makes $11,000 less than
the average Charles County teacher and $12,000 less
than a Calvert teacher. Many St. Marys teachers
fix this problem by transferring their steps/years to
these counties, after we have paid for their additional
schooling and trained them. Others leave for more
lucrative jobs on base.

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.

Jarboe Will Be Faithful


At every election, through a process of proven
imperfection, we attempt to choose elected officials
who will provide us with good government. Sadly,
we provide the means by which we suffer when we
poorly choose those officials.
In his address to Congress, December 8, 1829,
President Andrew Jackson wrote: There are, perhaps, few men who can for any great length of time
enjoy office and power without being more or less under the influence of feelings unfavorable to the faithful discharge of their public duties. They are apt to
acquire a habit of looking with indifference upon the
public interests and of tolerating conduct from which
an unpracticed man would revolt. Office is considered
as a species of property, and government rather as a
means of promoting individual interests than as an instrument created solely for the service of the people.
Corruption in some and in others a perversion of correct feelings and principles divert government from

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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Letters to the

2014 Primary
Editor Election Endorsement:

College Republican For McKay


Having an opinion, or rather I should
say having an informed opinion, is no easy
task. As a college student, I fall under the
relentlessly targeted demographic group
known as the youth. With an innumerable
amount of inputs directed at us daily, it can
be difficult to separate important news from
useless garbage.
I was basically born sign-waving. Okay,
not really, but from a young age I became
involved in politics. I have interned for
multiple campaigns on the local, county,
and statewide levels. Recently, I completed
my first year of college. I have been elected
to the Executive Board for my universitys
chapter of College Republicans, now holding
the position of Director of Social Media.
Coming home I have been catching up
on the local races. One I have found of specific importance is the Republican primary
for the nomination of the State Delegate of
Marylands Legislative District 29A. I am a
strong supporter of experience. If a candidate
does not have skills proven in real-world applications to be successful, and one of their
challengers does, the choice seems obvious.
Mr. McKays leadership as President of the
St. Marys Board of County Commissioners,

and success on the state level, keeping our


beautiful county on a prosperous track, has
undoubtedly won over my support. As a successful businessman, Mr. McKay has proven
he understands fiscal responsibility; something Maryland could use a little more of.
As Commissioner President, leaving office
with a surplus in place, he also demonstrated
his dedication to economic prosperity. His
efforts to keep our countys rich rural culture alive, while accommodating the needs
of a technologically advancing society,have
helped preserve what makes St. Marys
County so wonderful.
I would not be able to rightfully say I
support Mr. McKay if I had not done the research; if I had not gone and looked at the
resumes of his challengers, watched the debates, and went out of my way to find differing opinions. All of which I did do. With a
chance to send a man who truly cares about
the well-being of our county to the state level, who can make a real difference, as he has
done before, being informed matters.
Emily Burke
Mechanicsville, Md.

Morgan Will Fight


for Us in Annapolis
As a taxpayer in Maryland, I am frustrated at how mismanaged our state tax dollars
are. I am frustrated by politicians ignoring the
wishes of their constituents and I am tired of
being used like a piggyback for Marylands urban areas.
After consideration of the choices in the
29A Republican primary, I am asking my fellow citizens to vote for Matt Morgan for state
delegate. I have known Matt for the last five
years. He is an extremely smart guy and really knows the issues inside and out. Plus, from
what I have witnessed, Matt has been fighting
for the conservative cause for years here in St.
Marys county. From supporting the people in
Golden Beach with a Board of Elections issue,

supporting other county-level candidates, to


the ballot initiative petition drives, his actions
prove his true intentions.
We need principled people like Matt to
represent us. We cant afford to gamble with
someone who is uniformed on the issues or
someone who wont be able to hold their own
in a debate. We also cant gamble on someone
proven to be un-electable. We have seen Matt
fighting for us over the past years, and I know
he will continue to do that for us in Annapolis.
He would represent St. Marys county well and
I am happily endorsing Matt Morgan for the
House of Delegates.
Linda Morris
Mechanicsville, Md.

What a Candidate
Should Know
This coming election year either it be the
local level, county level or state level. Each and
every candidate should know most if not all the
important issues pertaining to their elected positions in and around us as taxpayers and citizens
of the fine St. Marys County. As taxpayers and
fine American citizens, the candidate should also
be aware of the hardball politics that go along
with each office. It helps to also have thick skin,
a candidate wins the election not just by pounding the pavement, and shaking hands, putting up
signs. But knowing the consequences, and also
how to be a productive person, a good business

mind, not to mention create and keep good jobs,


balance budgets and managing money. Also
knowing the county roads for transportation
and its infrastructure. Most elections are won by
popularity, knowing the people and knowing the
issues of yesterday or today. I would ask each and
every candidate to think long and hard before
serving the public and do all the needed homework. Keep in mind its hard to please 118,000
people. Good luck!
William R. Dexter Jr.
California, Md
Former Member RCC

Maryland House of Delegates District 29A

Thomas F. McKay, Republican


Tuesday, June 24 is primary election day in Maryland. While there are only
a few races of significance in either party beyond the governor nominations, one
race does take on significant meaning with the retirement of Delegate Johnny
Wood after 28 years. Three candidates have lined up on the Republican side,
with the winner of the primary taking on the lone Democratic candidate this
November.
There is only one candidate that has the experience, knowledge and demonstrated constituent service to fill the void being left by Delegate Wood, that
candidate is Tommy McKay.
McKay is the only candidate with business experience, meeting payrolls,
creating jobs, and dealing with the regulatory environment that has slowed our
economy. Only McKay has local government experience, balancing and reducing budgets, lowering taxes, reducing government debt, funding key agencies
such as education, transportation, and law enforcement. Only McKay has experience at the state government level with his years on the Critical Areas Commission and numerous other statewide associations.
McKays ability to work across party lines with a forward vision is well
documented. As former Commissioner Dan Raley who served with McKay
said, McKay can bring people together and get things done. Retiring Delegate
Johnny Wood, who has worked with McKay both in business and in government
recognizes McKays background as that which he believes would best serve the
community which he cares so much about.
McKay was the largest vote getter in District 29A last election while running for Commissioner President, in fact McKay has always beaten his Democratic opponent in this district while running for commissioner. McKays strong
support makes him the best candidate to win in November against what will
undoubtedly be a tough democratic establishment candidate.
Neither of McKays opponents have the background in business or government that McKay has, and more important, neither of his opponents have a
record of accomplishments.
Matt Morgan has moved to St. Marys County in the past few months in order to be eligible to run for this job which represents areas of St. Marys County
only. He is heavily supported by the real estate industry in Charles County with
large amounts of special interest money. They claim that because Morgan was
born and raised in La Plata, he understands our community Obviously they
mean he understands the Charles County development community.
While Morgan claims his residency issue is a distraction from the real issues, the fact is, it is the issue. He picked up his family and moved to St. Marys
for one reason; to take over Johnny Woods seat in St. Marys County. He is the
favorite son of the Charles County real estate industry and has sold his allegiance
not to the people of St. Marys, but rather to the brokers of Charles County.
What Morgan has done would be no different than McKay moving to Calvert County so he could run for Delegate there. You can rest assured, people
in Calvert would not have any part of that type of regional control, and neither
should the people of St. Marys. The real estate industry has invested more than
$10,000 of special interest money in Morgan, what is it they want him to do in
St. Marys?
Puff Barthelme is a very likeable gentleman. He has worked hard and
should be commended for that. Unfortunately Barthelme has had no business
experience and very little government experience. As a planning commission
member, appointed by the McKay board of county commissioners, Barthelme
lasted only a few months. When the first difficult decision involving a project in
Morganza came before the planning commission, Barthelme resigned because
the decision was too difficult.
Barthelmes long history with the Democratic Senate President Mike Miller
and his years on the Democratic Central Committee should give Republicans
great pause. The last time Republicans elected a former Democratic Central
Committee member, Kenny Dement, they found out that just because they
change parties does not mean they have changed philosophy or loyalty.
Barthelmes plan to keep Waldorf in Waldorf is nothing new, others
including McKay have been fighting this battle for years. Unfortunately Barthelmes plan to let the state legislature decide what is best for St. Marys County
rather than the county commissioners is the worst idea anyone has come up with.
From what we can see, both Morgan and Barthelme want the state legislature to
control land use in St. Marys while McKay will fight to keep it the responsibility
of the county commissioners and the local community.
Republicans talk about limited government and lower taxes but seldom
elect anyone who can deliver on those promises, and often re-elect those who
have for years failed to deliver. If Republicans truly want change in Maryland
there is only one choice in this election. McKay has repeatedly delivered on
the Republican agenda and has demonstrated he clearly is the best candidate to
replace Johnny Wood.

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In 2005,
MLBs
hollow promises
ran dry and
the
fiendish
opposition by
Peter Angelos,
cu r mudgeon
owner of the
Orioles,
was
overcome - finally. The Montreal Expos moved south,
donned script W caps and were reborn
as the Washington Nationals.
The honeymoon was brief. For years
there wasnt much to celebrate beyond
the teams presence. Stephen Strasburg
didnt arrive until 2010. Jayson Werth was
signed a year later. In 2012, Bryce Harper
was called up and the Nationals managed
their first winning season eight years
since fleeing the great white north. Before
that - the dark period between 2005 and
2010 - there was Ryan Zimmermanand
little else.
Zimmerman attended high school in
Virginia Beach and played baseball at the
University of Virginia. In 2005, the rebooted Nationals, an organization pillaged
of talent while languishing in Montreal
and in desperate need of a franchise player,
selected the local prospect with the fourth
overall pick in the MLB Draft. Since debuting later that year, Zimmerman has
been everything for the Nationals: a silver
slugger, gold glove awardee, an All-Star,
kindling for a budding fan base and a pillar
in the community. Until all the aforementioned help arrived, Zimmerman was the
only player on the roster likely to be a Nat
beyond a single presidential election. He
wasnt just the teams third baseman and
best player; he was the Nationals identity.
It would be sacrilegious around these
parts to compare Zimmermans connection to the area, arrival in Washington and
meaning the Nationals franchise with the
real-life fairytale of Aberdeens Cal Ripken Jr., Baltimore and the Orioles; but there
are similarities. Baseball acumen aside,
there arent two better people in the game.
Ripkens reputation speaks for itself. Zimmerman is the consummate professional, a
gentlemans gentleman and in 2006 put his
name on the ziMS Foundation, a charity
dedicated to combating Multiple Sclerosis,
a disease afflicting his mother. I personally
witnessed Zimmermans community work

when he spent an unpublicized afternoon


with a group of very sick kids at Childrens
National Medical Center in 2010. Ill never
forget it.
And now theres another parallel in
Ripken and Zimmermans stories: a position move. Ripken, a long-time shortstop,
was moved to third base in 1997. Zimmerman, a third baseman with hot-corner
skills that were once compared to Brooks
Robinson, is now playing left field. Unlike
Ripken, whose shift to third occurred late
in his career, Zimmermans reassignment
to left field is happening in his prime and as
a result of an uncooperative right shoulder
ravaged by injury. Father time - Ripkens
culprit - defeats us all; Zimmermans circumstance bad luck is much more difficult to accept.
But here are a few thoughts, as reported by Adam Kilgore in The Washington Post, from Zimmerman on the matter.
Regarding his viability at third base, Zimmerman said, I dont know if Im the best
option over there anymore. Zimmerman
touched on the impact to the team with this
gem: My goal is to win gamesget to the
playoffsthis gives us the best chance.
And then, the reincarnated outfielder offered this reflective thought: I have a hard
time taking anything negative from baseballIve had a pretty good lifeI look
at it as more of, maybe just a new chapter,
something like that.
Thats about as good as it gets textbook stuff. A potentially toxic issue was
completely diffused by objectivity, humility, optimism, selflessness and class. I
initially characterized Zimmermans reactions as obligatory for an established professional athlete. Alas, Im showing my
age. There are few people today athlete
or otherwise that would have handled
an analogous situation with such dignity.
And if any D.C. athlete qualified to play the
entitlement card, gripe and placate an inflated sense of self-importance, it wouldve
been Ryan Zimmerman. But Zimmerman
is the anti-diva. Hes a throwback to a period when people routinely thought beyond
the boundaries of their personal world and
considered others - team and teammates in
this case - ahead of themselves.
Zimmermans perspective is as rare
as his baseball talent. I suspect Cal Ripken
Jr. is tipping his cap to Nats new outfielder;
for what its worth, so am I.
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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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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.

ters, Darlene Conner, Pat Young, Bobbi


Mitchell (Billy) and Johanne Conner, all
of Louisville, Ky.; a step-daughter, Raquel
Williams of Tampa, Fla.; her siblings,
Delma Brown (Gilbert) and Linda Fraley
of Newport News, Va., Brenda Johnson
(Charles) of Aberdeen, Md., Judith Toney,
John Berry Jr. (Barbara) and Shawn Berry
(Tereama), all of Lexington Park, Md.;
Debra Curtis (Wendell) and Karen Owens
(Danny) of Oklahoma; a special sister inlaw, Martha Williams of Rome, Ga. and
a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and special family
and friends.Family united with relatives
and friends on Friday, June 6, for visitation at 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. at
Lexington Park Baptist Church, 46855
S. Shangri-la Dr., Lexington Park, Md.
Interment followed at Holy Face Church
Cemetery, Great Mills, Md.
Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, Md.

Catherine Regina Cathy


Morgan, 69


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.

Richard Clyde Dick Shoemaker, 74


Richard Clyde Dick
Shoemaker, 74, of Leonardtown, Md. passed away surrounded by his loving family
on June 2, at his residence.
Born on January 1, 1940, in
Lancaster, Pa., he was the
loving son of the late Lillian
Hazel Shank and Clyde Frank Shoemaker.
Dick was the loving husband of Grace Marie Shoemaker. He was preceded in death by
his first wife Ellen J. Abell Shoemaker. Dick
is survived by his children: Frank Richard
Shoemaker, (Kim) of Magnolia, Texas, Erin
Kathleen Shoemaker and Cary Colleen Shoemaker both of Leonardtown, Md., Kimberly
Jo Guy (Brian) of Clements, Md., 9 grandchildren: Cameron, Frank JR, James, Johnna
Shoemaker, Nick, Preston and Grant Gass,
Ashley Jo and Austin Guy.
Dick enlisted in the United States Navy
on January 16, 1959. During his service to our
county he served for 3 and tours in Vietnam from March 1969 to June 1972. He also
served aboard the U.S.S. Nimitz for one tour
for Fleet Air Reserve Unit VQ1 for VAW116.
He earned an enormous amount of awards
while in service for his heroism and dedication to the United States Navy. To name a few:
Air Medal for meritorious achievement while
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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.

Eunice Marie Morris Guy, 84


Eunice Marie Morris
Guy, 84 of Loveville, Md.,
died on May 29 at her residence. She was born June 12,
1929 in Abell, Md. and was
the daughter of the late John
Foster and Frances Geneva
Ellis Morris.
On August 4, 1947, Eunice married her
late husband, Berchman Lewis Guy at Sacred
Heart Church in Bushwood, Md. Together
they spent 44 wonderful years of marriage together before his death on December 26, 1991.
Eunice was a life-long resident of St. Marys
County, where she attended St. Marys Academy. She was owner and operator of Guys
Tavern in Loveville, Md. for 27 years. She also
worked at Woods Produce in Charlotte Hall,
Md., where she enjoyed talking to and helping
the customers until she was 80 years old. She
had a heart of gold and was loved by all.
Eunice is survived by her children, Christine Miedzinski (George) of Compton, Md.,
Gloria Jean Wood (Alvin) of Mechanicsville,
Md., and Gail Sotelo (Jim) of Hollywood, Md.;
10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 8
great-great grandchildren; and Archie Higgs,
loving son-in-law, and caretaker of both Mr.
and Mrs. Guy. In addition to her parents and
husband, she is also preceded in death by
her siblings, Joseph Earl Popeye Morris,
Charles Ernest Tootsie Morris, Frank Victor Morris, John Sylvester Neutsie Morris,
Irvin Foster Piggy Morris, Jones Bernard
Morris, and Mary Dora Morris Gibson.
Serving as pallbearers is Tyler Higgs,
Jesse Higgs, Joseph Wood, Richard Vallandingham, Bryan Miedzinski, John Miedzinski.
Honorary pallbearers are Spencer Higgs, Dalton Higgs and K.J. Wood.
Family received friends on Sunday, June
1, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home,
22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md.,
with a Funeral Service officiated by Pastor
Mark Dooley at 4:00 p.m. A Graveside Service was held on Monday, June 2, at noon at
Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown,
Md.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md., 20650. Condolences to the family
may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home,


P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

William Victor Vic Adams,


III, 57


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

Donna Kay Pickard, 56


Donna Kay Pickard, 56,
of Lexington Park, Md. died
May 30, at her residence in
Lexington Park, Md. She was
born on August 22, 1957, in
Oklahoma City, Ok., to the
late George and Dalena Howard Ellis.
Donna moved to St. Marys County in
2004 from Paradise, Calif.. She was employed
as a manager at Dress Barn in California, Md.
She enjoyed many sports, including cheering
on Jeff Gordon during NASCAR racing, the
Oakland Raiders and The Oakland Athletics.
She also enjoyed cooking, fishing, crossword
puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and watching family
feud. She was very family oriented, and loved
to spend time with her family and friends. She
also loved her pet cats, Baby Girl and Precious.
Donna is survived by her children, David Ryder of Lexington Park, Md. and Sherry
Leyba of Lexington Park, Md.; her siblings,
Cheryl Calabria (Richard) of Great Mills,
Md., George Ellis (Karen) of Oroville, Calif.,
Raymond Ellis (Kris) of Stockton, Calif., and
Debbie Hutchinson of Las Vegas, Nev; two

grandchildren, Joseph Leyba of Lexington


Park, Md. and Wesley Ryder of Paradise, Calif.; and her companion, John Lynch of Lexington Park, Md. She is preceded in death by
her parents.
Family received friends on Saturday,
June 7, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Brinsfield
Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road,
Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment will
be private. Memorial Contributions may be
made to the Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box
160, Hollywood, Md. 20636. Condolences to
the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md.


A Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, June 11, in the Mattingley-Gardiner
Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill
Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in St. Johns Catholic Cemetery Hollywood, Md. Pallbearers included: Robert L. Wallace, Charles A. Wallace, James
M. Wallace, John A. Wallace, Edward G.
Wallace and Joseph S. Wallace. Contributions may be made to the St. Marys
Nursing Home 21585 Peabody Street,
Leonardtown, Md. 20650.

Timothy Timmy Ray Hicks, 55

Michelle Jean Bates,


45, of Royal Palm Beach
passed away on Saturday,
May 31, at Palms West
Hospital after a brief
illness.
Michelle was born to
Bruce W. Bates and Julia
A. Bates (deceased) on April 27, 1969 at
Malcolm Grow U.S.A.F. Hospital, Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. Michelle is survived by her Father Bruce,
Sister Jennifer Stotler, Nieces Bryanna
and Kalie, Nephew DJ, Aunts Gloria and Judy, Uncles Bill, Ed and Art,
numerous cousins, as well as her pride
and joys Daisy and Sam, her Yorkie and
Maltese.
Michelle was educated in Anne
Arundel County Md., followed by community college during her 8 years with
the U.S. Air Force. Her service for her
country was diverse and impressive. She
served as an Air Force Security Police
Officer in Texas, California, Germany,
California and Panama.
After her honorable discharge, Michelle worked as a security agent at the
Reagan building in Washington, D.C.
for Wackenhut Security. Because of her
love for Florida, she obtained a transfer to south Florida. Michelles last 8
and half years had been spent with the
Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office
(PBSO) as a 9-1-1 Communications Officer, a job she developed a true passion
for. Michelle was awarded Palm Beach
County Sheriffs Office Communication
Employee of the Year in 2013. She also
had the honor of being selected as the
2013 Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) Florida
Chapter Telecommunicator of the Year.
Michelle was involved with numerous
public services and charities. Michelle
was devoted to her work and co-workers
at PBSO. She was always at the top of the
list to volunteer for events and charities
involving Law Enforcement, the Military or animals. Her loss leaves a large
void in her PBSO family and friends.
In lieu of floral remembrances, donations can be made to Wounded Warriors of South Florida 561-855-4207 or
Place of Hope at 561-775-7195
A service was held on Tuesday June
10, at 11 a.m. at Christ Fellowship Church
in Royal Palm Beach, 9905 Southern Bl.
Royal Palm Beach Fla., 33411. The family will receive friends on Wednesday,
June 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. with a funeral
service at 3 p.m. at the Hardesty Funeral
Home, located at 905 Galesville Rd.,
Galesville Md. 20765. Interment will be
at a later date in Maryland.

Timothy Timmy Ray


Hicks, 55, of Hollywood,
Md., passed away on June
5, in Lexington Park, Md.
Born on November 2, 1958,
in Leonardtown, Md., he was
the loving son of the late Mary
Evelyn Hicks and Elmo Jack
Hicks. Timmy is survived by his daughter
Christina Thompson of Oakville, Md., special
friend of 30 years Earleen Hicks (Snyder), 6
grandchildren: Thomas Bowen, Austin Bowen, Shawn Thompson, Jr., Myressa Thompson
and Alex Thompson. Siblings; Thomas Hick
of St. Leonard, Md., Ronald Hicks, of Baltimore, Md., Jack Lee Hicks of Callaway, Md.
and Robin Poe of Mechanicsville, Md. He was
preceded in death by his grandchild Madison
Thompson and brothers; Joe Hicks and John
Hicks. Timmy was a lifelong resident of St.
Marys County, Md. and was a Truck driver.
The family received friends on Wednesday, June 11, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with prayers
recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner
Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral
Service will be held on Thursday, June 12, at
10 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will
follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers will be: Thomas
Hicks, Ronald Hicks, Jack Lee Hicks, Dale
Poe, Dale Poe, Jr. and Thomas Bowen.

Helen Rosalie Wallace, 98


Helen Rosalie Wallace,
98, of Compton, Md. formerly
from California, Md. passed
away on June 4, in Leonardtown, Md. Born on May 2,
1916, in California, Md., she
was the loving daughter of the
late Lucy Combs and George
E. Combs. Helen was the loving wife of the
late Louis G. Wallace, whom she married in
St. Johns Catholic Church Hollywood, Md. on
December 30, 1945; he preceded her in death
on December 11, 1992 in Leonardtown, Md.
Helen is survived by her children: Robert
L. Wallace of Compton, Md., Charles A.
Wallace and James M. Wallace both of
Redgate, Md. She is preceded in death
by her siblings: Bernard Combs, Andrew Combs, Benjamin Combs, Vincent
Combs, Estelle Boothe, Elizabeth Bean
and George E. Combs, Jr. She graduated
high school and was a homemaker. Helen was a lifelong resident of St. Marys
County, Md. She enjoyed gardening and
croqueting.
The family received friends on Tuesday, June 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers

Michelle Jean Bates, 45

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In Our
Community

Space available for grant webinar


Lexington Park branch is offering a free
webinar June 17 at 2 p.m. that will focus on
corporate giving and effectively using the
Foundation Centers resources. Registration is
required.
500 By Five Celebration scheduled
500 By Five is a program designed to help
children get ready to learn to read by reading
500 books by age five. Those who are interested
in finding out more about the program, those
currently participating, and those already 500
By Five readers are invited to a celebration at
Charlotte Hall branch on June 19 and Leonardtown branch on June 20, both from 10 a.m. to 11
a.m. Stories, activities and snacks are planned.
growingSTEMS presenting programs
growingSTEMS will present two STEM

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Making History Fun

LIBRARY
ITEMS
Youth can win prizes by reading
Babies through teens can sign up anytime
either at the library or online to participate in
the librarys Summer Reading programs and
earn prizes by completing fun reading activities. Upon completion of their game sheet, they
receive a free book and are entered in grand
prize drawings. Some of the grand prizes include Kindles, Kindle Fires, tablets, iPods, and
noise canceling headphones. The programs run
through Aug. 9.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

programs on June 20 for youth 7 to 12 years old.


At Charlotte Hall at 10 a.m. participants will
watch and perform a variety of chemical reactions and processes as they explore the messy
world of chemistry at Fizzy Fun. At Leonardtown at 2:30 p.m. kids will take down towers
of cups using marshmallows and catapults they
built at Tower Takedown. Both programs are
free and require registration.

Raiders & Invaders Weekend


Hosted Concerts, Street Theater,
Art, History, Dining and More

Uncle Pete kicks off Professional Performance Series


The Professional Performances held on
Mondays during the summer will kick off on
June 23 with a concert by Uncle Pete. The performance at Lexington Park branch will be at
the library at 10 a.m., Leonardtowns will be
held at Leonardtown Elementary at 12:30 p.m.
and Charlotte Halls will be at White Marsh Elementary at 3 p.m. Uncle Petes performances
are made possible by a grant from St. Marys
County Art Council and matching funds from
Friends of St. Marys County Library. Those
attending are asked to bring a non-perishable
food item for the local food pantry.
Teens can learn programming
Teens can learn programming fundamentals using python scripting language at Coding
Academy to be held at Lexington Park branch
at 3 p.m. on Mondays, June 23 through July 14.
Registration is required.

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The number has not dropped enough. People are still not spaying and neutering the cats they are feeding. Rescue groups have traps to lend to catch the
ones that will not come up to you and grants to pay for the spay/neuter. Even
if you find homes for the litter that your cat has, that means the people that
adopted from you did not adopt from rescue groups or from the shelter. This
means more cats were euthanized because you allowed that litter to be born. Rescue groups pull cats
from the shelter all the time to save them. Feral Cat Rescue pulled 109 cats in 2013. Russ and Roxie are
pictured here and were pulled from the shelter. They were born in April of 2014 and were saved from
death but now they need a home so more can be saved. They are fully vetted and cost $125 each or two
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St. Marys Department of Aging


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

Fishing on the Patty Lee

Lets go fishing on Wednesday, Jun. 25.


Try to catchem aboard the Patty Lee, a 40ft.,
Bay-built, Coast Guard-licensed charter boat.
Capt. Paul Kellam will navigate the waters near
Pt. Lookout to bottom fish. Tackle, bait and ice
are furnished, as are bottled water and snacks.
You will need to supply your own cooler to
carry your catch home, and sunscreen. Boat
departs from Pt. Lookout Marina on Millers
Wharf Road in Ridge, MD (NOT the State
Park) promptly at 8:00 a.m. and returns around

noon. Please wear appropriate shoes and clothing so you can enjoy your fishing excursion.
Considerable agility is needed to get on and
off the boat. Transportation is on your own to
the pier. In the event of questionable weather,
call 301.475.4200, ext. 1063 after 7:00 a.m. for
information. The fee is $35, payable in advance
at your local senior activity center.

Delaware Park Casino Trip

A second bus has been added for the


Northern Senior Activity Center Council sponsored trip to Delaware Park Casino, Tuesday,
Jul. 8. Cost is $40 and includes luxury motor
coach transportation, $30 slot play, morning
and evening refreshment and driver gratuity.
If you have called and could not get a seat on
the first bus and you are still interested, contact
Pat Myers 301-884-8714.

Share your Calligraphy Skills at the


Loffler Senior Activity Center

If you have a talent for Calligraphy and


are interested in teaching this art form to others, we have a few people who are interested in
learning it. Call Shellie at 301-737-5670, ext.
1655 for more information.

Hospice Support Group meets

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,
support from others and insightful ways of
coping with the loss of a loved one? Then this
is the group to join. This confidential meeting

SENIOR LIVING
is held every third Friday of the month at 12:30
p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, no registration
needed.

Try your Hand at Table Tennis

Table tennis is being played at the Loffler


Senior Activity Center on Thursdays at 2 p.m.
Theres no cost or need to sign up, just come by
on Thursday. If enough interest is expressed,
perhaps we could plan a tournament with another center. For more information, call 301737-5670, ext. 1658

Meditation Workshop

This six week session on the Power of


Meditation will be offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesdays, Jul. 16
Aug. 20 from 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Learn how
this simple but powerful practice can improve
overall wellness and health. Participants will
learn of the scientific evidence that supports
meditation for health and will be given the
tools needed to begin to practice on their own.
During each session there will be a discussion,
a little movement and breathing to prepare for
meditation, and a period of meditative practice.
Cost for the six weeks is $24 and paid directly
to Gail Wathen. Pre-registration is required
through the Garvey Senior Activity Center;
payment reserves your seat in the class. To
learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

Midsummer Celebration at the


Loffler Senior Activity Center

The Midsummer Celebration will be


held at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on
Wednesday, Jul. 16 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. This

party is for you and your grandchildren to


celebrate together. It features ice cream from
Brusters, Karaoke by Scarlet Plus Entertainment and opportunities to create art. The cost
is $2 for adults; free for children. This party is
limited to 100 people and tickets are required
(including the free childrens tickets.) Stop by
the Loffler Senior Activity Center to get your
tickets before they are all gone. For more information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.

Breakfast Caf

On Wednesday, Jun. 18, at 9 a.m., the


breakfast caf will be serving pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Let us do the cooking and
cleanup in the morning while you enjoy a great
start to your day & good conversation with
others. Breakfast is homemade by Ginger, and
served with complimentary beverages. Cost is
only $2 per person and sign up and payment is
due by 9 a.m. the day before. Please call 301475-4002, ext. 1001 with any questions.

Loffler Luau tickets now on sale

The 7th annual Loffler Luau will be celebrated on Thursday, Jul. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. This
wildly popular event will feature the favored
trappings our partygoers love, including DJ
Mean Gene, staff-prepared Huli-Huli Chicken,
rice pilaf, pineapple skewers, sesame cabbage
salad, cucumber salad, and key lime pie. Wear
your favorite tropical garb and well give you a
lei that will look smashing with it. Tickets are
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

was arrested for arson. A year went by and no


marriage occurred. Then, on March 11, 1873
Pearleen died.
In April 1875 the case went to trial.
Love and Incendiarism. James T. Graves
was tried and convicted in the Circuit Court
of St. Marys County, Md. last week on the
charge of setting fire to a new house belonging to Mr. William Burch. The Leonardtown
Beacon gives the following facts in regard
to the case: Graves is a young man, who up
to the time he was charged with this crime,
had borne a good character. He was in love
with a young lady named Estelle Guy, but
her parents disliked him and favored the attentions of William Burch, who was also a
suitor for her hand. Graves was discarded and
it was generally understood in the neighborhood that Mr. Burch and Miss Guy were to
be married. Burchs father built him a new
house into which he was to take his bride.
In the meantime, the rejected Graves took to
hard drinking and became rowdy and mo-

A Journey Through Time


The

rose. One evening about the time the house


intended for the home of the beloved Rosalie
(sic) Guy was finished he mounted his horse,
rode to Mechanicsville, and purchased a
small bottle of coal oil and then proceeded
to Mr. Burchs new house. It was burned
down that night, and those who first came to
the fire smelled a strong odor of coal oil. Nobody doubted but that Graves had set fire to
the house. Miss Guy died soon afterwards, it
is said, of a broken heart. Graves was found
guilty of the crime and sentenced to five
years imprisonment in the penitentiary.
(Baltimore Sun, April 12, 1875).
Less than two weeks later, April 22
James was pardoned for the crime and never
went to jail. Four years later, in May 1879
a hearing was held to determine if he was
insane. Within a month he was dead. James
is buried in the Old St. Josephs Cemetery in
Morganza and has a tombstone containing
only his name.
Thomas P. and Louisa (Wimsatt) Guy

Chronicle

had four more children who did marry but


all of them were deceased by 1900 when the
couple reported to the census taker that they
had six children, none living.

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Recognizing
Termite Damage

Presenting the professionals' favorite properties on the market.

Featured
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show that queen termites can live up to decades under ideal climate conditions while
workers and soldiers live approximately one to two years.
While there are many varieties of termites, all are silent destroyers capable of
chewing undetected through housing structures. To eradicate termites, homeowners
must first identify the insects and then contact a termite management specialist to
address the pest problem.

Spotting termites

Termites may not always be visible. Subterranean termite homes are usually formed in soil, where the termites build elaborate tunnel systems that channel through to above-ground food sources. Drywood and dampwood termites may
live within the wood they consume and be undetectable until the wood collapses
or rots away. Homeowners often realize they have a termite problem when they
witness swarming termites. At this point there already may be a mature colony at
work damaging a home. Swarming, winged termites form in a mature, established
colony. Winged termites emerge and fly off looking for mates. Afterward they will
locate a new breeding site and form another colony, potentially spreading infestations through multiple locations. Winged termites are attracted to light and can be
seen by windows and doors in spring.
Other signs of termites include accumulation of soil or dirt at the base of wood
structures or the foundation of a home. There also may be fissures or cracks near
wood surfaces. Sometimes "frass" or termite droppings can be seen. They appear as
rough, granulated sawdust.
Covered mud tubes, or channels of mud leading from the soil up the foundation
of a home, are indicative of the presence of termites. Even if termites are no longer
present in these tubes, that does not mean the termites have moved on. They simply
may have chosen a new path to your home.

Keeping termites away

Once termites have been identified, it is time to eliminate them. This means
getting rid of water and food sources that are close to a home.
Repair leaky faucets and other water drips in and around the house.
Keep gutters and downspouts clean.
Seal entry points around water and utility lines or pipes.
Divert water away from the foundation.
Keep lumber, firewood or paper away from the foundation of the home.
Clear away stumps and tree debris.
Prevent untreated wood from contacting the soil.

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Treating termites

It is very difficult for homeowners to get rid of termites by themselves. Very


often they require the work of professionals. A termite exterminator will conduct
a visual inspection of a home and property and may do extensive testing involving
expensive acoustic or infrared equipment to probe the soil beneath the house.
Depending on the species of termite, the exterminator will suggest various treatments. These may include the application of pesticides and making areas around the
home less hospitable to termites. Severely damaged wood may need to be removed
and replaced.
Termites are problematic in many areas of the world. These insects often stay
hidden and do serious damage that can cost homeowners a fortune. Treating termites promptly is essential.

To list a property in our next


Realtors Choice edition,
call Jennifer at 301-373-4125.

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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.

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.

Live Music at Morris Point Restaurant


Morris Point Restaurant, 38869 Morris
Point Road, Abell 5 to 9 p.m.
David Flood will be providing
musical entertainment for the evening!
Come have a good time to good music! For more information, please call
301-769-2500.
Summer Song Saturday Series
Port of Leonardtown Winery, 23190
Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown
5 to 8 p.m.
Diane Daly will be performing jazz
live on the patio. Stop by & relax to
her easy jazzy tunes while sipping our
award winning wines. Cost is $5 for
wine tasting up to six wines and a souvenir glass. For more information, call
301-690-2192

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.

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 or call 301-934-7828.

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

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.

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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The live auction with Auctioneer A.J.


Bussler starts at 3 p.m. and over 200
items, includingcars, a boat and antiques will be up for bid. Chick-fil-A
breakfast sandwiches and coffee are on
sale at 8 a.m. Ridge Rescue Squad offers luncheon items from 11 a.m. to 2
p.m. Ladies of Charity start their bake
sale at 1 p.m. and the Ridge Knights of
Columbus offer their delicious chicken
dinners for sale at 4 p.m. Take-outs are
available, but we hope you stay and enjoy the auction fun. Join us and you
could be the winner of something wonderful. For information, call 301-8725454and checkour website: www.smsauction.org.
Summer Song Saturday Series
Port of Leonardtown Winery, 23190

Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown


5 to 8 p.m.
Harmony Grit will be rocking the
patio with their groovy music so come
sip some wine, bring a picnic, & relax.
Cost is $5 for wine tasting up to six
wines and a souvenir glass. For more
information, call 301-690-2192

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

for children 12 and under and $25 for


drive-through carry-outs. We will also
have a country store, cake table and raffle. For more information, contact the
Parish Rectory at 301-769-3100.

interests, development of new skills and


site conditions. Tuition is $140 for the
general public and $130 for the children
of Sotterley Members(another benefit of
having a Sotterley Membership!).

Monday, June 23

Tuesday, June 24

Camp Skipping Stone Forms Due


Sotterley Plantation, 44300 Sotterley
Lane, Hollywood all day
Registration forms for Camp Skipping Stone are due! Forms are available online at www.sotterley.org. Camp
Skipping Stone runs from July 8 to July
11 and is offered to children in grades 3
through 6. The children learn and play
the old-fashioned way, with self-direction, imagination, and creativity. Activities are based on childrens choices and

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

Photos by Madeleine Buckley


The work of Carol Wade is displayed as part of her show, The Big Picture.
When you see my show, theres a sign there that says to take a card if youre interested in prints of my paintings. You take the card, and it will
give you the website to go to to order prints or framed prints of my work, Wade said.

some local artists.


Most of the artists who are there have been doing it
for a long time, said Jen Poteet, the youngest artist at the
gallery. So, for me, I have gotten a lot of tips and a lot of
experience taking art from just being an artist to being a
professional artist. Kind of making it that one step better
than what I was doing before, just from constantly having
to create artwork.
Any artist with interest is invited to look into displaying at the gallery. If accepted, members have to pay $60
monthly rent, as well as 30 percent commission. According
to Wood, being in a gallery is beneficial for artists.
To go to shows, you have to lug and set up all your
equipment and things for a two day weekend, and then the
show is over, Wood said. But with the gallery, you dont
have to lug and set up. You take your artwork and its there
all the time.
Unlike some galleries, Artworks@7th displays a wide
variety of mediums, from jewelry to watercolors, scratch
art, photography and more.
Its a very, very nice blend of people, said Selena Anderson, who shows multiple types of artwork. Of course,
you can always be more diverse. We really could use some

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.

stained glass in here, so Im kind of putting that out there.


In addition to its usual mix of art, the gallery hosts a
monthly showcase of one artists work. Currently, the show
is The Big Picture, featuring Carol Wade.
Its different components of my life, said Wade.
People Ive known, places Id like to go and places that are
familiar to me. So its a mixture of images that are meaningful to me. Between the size of the pictures and the subject
matter, I came up with The Big Picture.
Generally, the gallery members hope the community
hears more about the gallery and more people choose to
visit.
I actually run into a lot of people who still do not
know that were here, Anderson said. In fact, there are a
lot of people who live here in Calvert County that never step
foot in Chesapeake Beach or North Beach. And they really should treat themselves, because they dont know what
theyre missing.
For more information about the gallery, visit their website, www.artworksat7th.com, call 410- 286-5278, or find
them on Facebook.
news@countytimes.net

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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The County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature!
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e-mail info@somdpublishing.net. Please submit calendar listings
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Placing An Ad

Email your ad to: sales@countytimes.net or


Call: 301-373-4125 or Fax: 301-373-4128. Liner Ads (No
artwork or special type) Charged by the line with the 4 line
minimum. Display Ads (Ads with artwork, logos, or special
type) Charged by the inch with the 2 inch minimum. All
private party ads must be paid before ad is run.

Real Estate
for Sale
Looking to build? Wonderful & wooded
three+acre building lot in Hollywood with
three conventional perc sites. Beautiful and
private homesite just waiting for you and your
dream home. Conveniently located to Pax River,
Leonardtown, & easy commute to Waldorf,
St Marys City, NESEA, etc. Call for plat or
appointment to preview property. 804-241-5374
or 301-690-2544. Price: $99,900.
Land for Sale - Level 3 Acre Building
Lot, with approved Perc. Residential or
Agricultural, horses welcome. Property has no
covenants, restrictions or HOA Fees. Serious
inquires only $125,000. Email for further
details @ jpc0717@md.metrocast.net

Real Estate Rentals


1-Bedroom - Central in-town location. All
electric appliances and heat. Landlord pays
water, trash removal, and sewage. 1-year lease
required. References required. No pets and no
children. Call 301-475-8787 for further details.
$650/month.

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Office hours are: Monday thru Friday 8am - 4pm

Real Estate Rentals


2 bedroom apartment located within
walking distance to town of Leonardtown.
W/D, dishwasher, A/C. Trash pick-up and
water included. Electricity and cable are
responsibility of tenant. Close to bank, post
office, restaurants and shops. Call 301-4758384 for details.
One story rancher with 4 bedrooms,
2 baths, living room, dinning room,
family room, eat-in kitchen, all
hardwood f loor (except tiles in kitchen
& baths), deck, fireplace, 2-car garage,
full unfinished basement, central AC
and oil heat, wired for generator.all on 1+ acres in a nice and quiet
neighborhood, minutes from NAS and
Webster Field. Pet will be considered
on a case by case basis, with deposit.
Credit check and reference required.
Minimum 1-year lease. Tenant pays
utilities. Please call 301-481-7328 from
8:00 am to 9:00 pm.

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18. Draws taut
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29. At right angles to the keel
31. Basalt layers of earth
35. Most abundant rare-earth
36. Possessed
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39. They __
40. 17th state
41. Actress Sarandon
42. Nostrils
44. Speech defect
47. Atomic #73
48. Chewing treat

49. Determines time


53. An edict from the tsar
56. Lariate
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62. 7th Greek letter
63. Tubings
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65. Trent Reznors rock group
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6. Matchstick game
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22. Vitrines
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32. Supernatural forces (N.Z.)
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45. Place emphasis on
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Wanderings
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Tidbits Happy
Wanderings
By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer

Tidbit has had some wonderful adventures around


the county lately. We had such a string of beautiful days
with cool breezy weather; the kind Tidbit loves, the kind
of days where she can put her head out the car window and
breathe in all the lovely smells like horse & cow manure.
Its a good thing we had those cool days, since we are back
to the hot and muggies now. Rarely does she get to go in
the car on those days, unless its a drive-thru day; going to
the bank and the drugstore.
Last week I started walking again with one of my
friends, one of my sisters-in-law, and Tidbit. I still hesitate
to go by myself just in case a knee or an ankle decides to
go out. Chaptico Park is a really nice place to walk, since
its a flat, smooth surface for all of us. I should be ready for
hills again soon if the joints hold up right. Tidbit loves it
there because she can romp and play in the grass, take lots
of shady breaks under the evenly spaced trees along the
roadand there are plenty of sweat bees; the nicer, more
proper name is Halictidae which no one can pronounce,
hence sweat bees. One of Tidbits happiest pastimes is
catching and eating bees. Actually she will eat most anything that flies or crawls. Spiders need to be able to move
quicker than her.
One of the neat places we visited the other day was
Pine View Grocery off Rt. 6 in New market. Tidbit and
I had a nice little walk on the Three Notch Trail between
the Charlotte Hall Library and the Northern Senior Center, enjoying the coolness under the trees. There is such
charm to the section of trail which passes by Ye Coole
Springs and through the historic village of Charlotte Hall.
I was amazed to see a few of the historic homes for sale:
Visions of bed & breakfasts and antique shops began running through my head. I wonder if the local homeowners
would like a little quaint shopping district there on the old
road. Its so pretty.
After our walk, I borrowed a few good mysteries
from the library and then we went off to search for some
Herbs De Provence and Coriander from the Amish grocery store. Tidbit loves the road leading to the grocery because you have to drive very, very slow, and she can stand
with her front paws on the window ledge to take in the
sights, smells, and sounds. I always laugh when I see how
her eyes widen when we pass by cows at the fence, or the
horses playing in the fields. Once in a while we pass other
dogs, or children who smile at Tidbit.
Tidbit couldnt go in the store, so she was content to
watch everything happening around her in an air-conditioned car, with both windows still open a bit. I love walking in the store and smelling the spices. Thats how I feel
when I walk in The Good Earth grocery store in Leonardtown. The smell of herbs, spices, and all sorts of wonderful
smells immediately calms me and relaxes me. Pine View
Grocery, and Martins Supply store in Loveville make me
feel that same comforted way. I found the Coriander, and
then walked around looking at the bulk bags of noodles,
and other grocery items. I was already thinking of the vats
of chicken soup I could make in the fall in order to use
all those thin egg noodles. But I couldnt stay all day, so
I headed back out and didnt see Tidbit in the front seat.
I looked in the back and there she was curled up in a ball
and shaking I guess Tidbit became the original pup-cicle.
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann

Parental Tips To Raise A


Financially Savvy Child
Submitted by Vanessa F. Bright, Author of Dollars and
Sense for Parents and Children
In March 2014, T. Rowe Price published its sixth annual
Parents, Kids and Money Survey which revealed that although
parents have the greatest influence on their childrens financial habits, 74 percent of those surveyed have some reluctance
to discuss financial topics with their kids. Reasons vary from
not wanting them to worry about financial matters, 42 percent;
theyre too young to understand, 30 percent; I would rather discuss more important things with them, 20 percent; and I worry they would share sensitive family information, 19 percent.
These statistics would suggest that many parents are not comfortable with taking the primary role in educating their children
about healthy money management.
Then what are parents to do if they want to raise money
savvy kids? Well you dont have to be Warren Buffet to raise
a financially savvy child, you just need to use the tools and
resources available. Finding the right resources may also be a
daunting task because from banks to non-profits to financial
experts and government agencies, there are a great deal of financial literacy resources available. To help relieve the pressure,
here are a few basic tips to get you started:
Start lessons early: e.g., allow your child to go grocery
shopping with you. I know this might seem painful, but they
need to understand the costs of items, how coupons work, and
how to comparison shop.
Give an allowance: explain that they must save a portion,
give back a portion and can spend a portion and why.
Use age appropriate examples, lessons and experiences.
For example, young children need to learn money denominations and how to count money and give change. Your teen needs
to understand credit and the benefits and dangers of using it.

Explain what a budget is and how to establish one.


Help them to get an idea of what things costs food, entertainment and how it fits in a budget.
Help them to understand the difference between a want
and a need.
Explain the importance of a rainy day fund or emergency
savings.
Sit down with them and help them to establish financial
goals.
Talk about balance in life-you dont want to raise a stingy
or selfish child or one that spends everything.
And probably the most important tip is to:
Set a good example for your child that they can observe.
Manage your money wisely. Children learn by what they see
and experience.
On April 19, 2014, the University of Maryland Extension
is hosting the Second Annual Childrens Entrepreneurship Fair,
sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank and the Big Vanilla. There will
be food, activities and an Easter Egg Hunt. The event will take
place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Severna Park Community
Center, 623 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. This is a great opportunity for a fun, financial education lesson for your kids. Children
Entrepreneurs will set up their businesses as vendors and sell
their products. The event is free to the public.
Vanessa Bright is a Family and Consumer Sciences
Financial Literacy Educator at the University of Maryland
Extension. She is also the author of Dollars and Sense for
Parents and Children available on Amazon. She resides in
Odenton with her young son.
Website: vanessabright.com

Full Nest Syndrome


Laura Joyce
Contributing Writer
Full Nest Syndrome

Its summer here on Testosterone
Terrace, and that can only mean one thing:
my empty-ish nest is occupied once again
by invading armies raiding the pantry and depositing
milk crates full of college debris in the garage.
Its definitely a change, having the house full again.
Not only are the boys home for the summer, but their
assorted friends come and go at odd hours too. Weve
known many of them for years, which gives them a comfort level in my house, so I often walk into my kitchen to
find boys I didnt give birth to leaning against the island
eating bowls of cereal, or staring into the open refrigerator, trying to decide what looks good. They carry in
groceries without being asked, though, so I figure its a
reasonable trade.

In some ways, not much has changed since they
started college; in others, everything is different. Prince
Firstly will graduate with a degree in English in December, and hes taken to signing correspondence with
Chris Joyce, Future Starbucks Employee. FMC (Forgotten Middle Child) Tim didnt actually return, since
he didnt leave to begin with. He was at CSM, and I was
joyfully discovering something: with his brothers away
and the weight of the household upkeep on just the two of
us, he proved himself to be the most accommodating and
easy-to-live-with housemate I could ever imagine. And
64 Baby Ben is back too, of course: his bedroom looks
like footage youd see on CNN of a small town after a tornado strikes. I briefly considered earning a little money
on the side by renting it out as a training site for search
and rescue teams, but Im concerned about PTSDnot
for Ben, for the team members. Perhaps its better if they
just do their training at a real disaster, where it wont be
quite so overwhelming for them.

Despite the chaos and clutter, I think this is the

stage of parenting that Ill miss the most. Heaven knows


its not without challenges, but theres more give to go
with the take, these days. And, the boys get along now,
which gives me great joy. They still tease each other relentlessly, but its a bit more gentle, and its interspersed
with actual conversations; they talk to each other. They
show an interest in each others lives.

At this agethe late teens, the early twenties
you can really start to see who your children are going to
be as adults. Theyre freed from the social pressures of
high school, and have spent some time at college or working, or both. Theyve had to start handling some of the
challenges of adult life: grandparents aging, a beloved pet
dying, a tough boss. Theyve managed the day-in, dayout irritants of life, too: being pulled over for doing something dumb; having a computer that crashes just before a
deadline; owning a car with a warning bell that chimes
every five seconds on a six-hour drive to Pittsburgh.
These things, big and small, are like sandpaper,
smoothing down the rough edges, softening the ego, the
focus on self. Ideally this makes us turn outward so that
we not only recognize how others impact us, but also
how our actions and inactions affect others. Once that
happens, the person weve been growing all these years
seems to shed that teenage covering, like a baby bird
cracking open its eggshell and coming out, blinking in
the new light.
The boys will roll their eyes at that analogy,
and their buddies will undoubtedly have a field day with
it. New nicknames may result; certainly some pointed
and hilarious harassment will take place. If the last year
has taught me anything, though, as our family has gone
through so much loss and change, its that the boys can
take it: theyre tough. Now theyre just a little more tender, too.
I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at
thewordtech@md.metrocast.net if you have comments or
questions about the column.

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