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CHARLES COUNTY, MARYLAND

It’s In Our Nature Residents go wild over outdoor opportunities

SUBURB NO MORE Business, retail growth shed county’s commuter image

What’s s e Online A soothing video tour of the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

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30 Energy and Synergy New technology and business park will support Navy base and create jobs.

8 IT’S IN OUR NATURE Residents go wild over Charles County’s outdoor opportunities.

12 A FAMILY AFFAIR Get the whole brood out and about at one of many local recreational programs.

34 Biz Briefs 37 Chamber Report 39 Economic Profile

D E PA R TM E NT S 16 SUBURB NO MORE Business, retail growth shed county’s commuter image.

18 SEEING GREEN Wide-ranging initiatives give everyone in Charles County the chance to support the environment.

43 TUNED IN TO TECHNOLOGY Civista Medical Center recognized for use of electronic records.

4 Almanac: a colorful sampling of Charles County’s culture

25 Local Flavor 26 Portfolio: people, places and events that define Charles County

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Education Arts & Culture Sports & Recreation Community Profile: facts, stats and important numbers to know

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Pure Bliss You won’t find any bustling shopping malls or crowded interstates on Cobb Island. Instead, this 290-acre triangle located 22 miles south of La Plata offers gorgeous sunsets, freshly caught seafood and the chance to dangle your feet over a pier.

Surrounded by the Wicomico and Potomac rivers and the Neale Sound, Cobb Island used to be primarily a weekend and summer retreat.

Today, it’s home to 400 families who live there year-round and enjoy its scenic, unspoiled environment. For visitors, it’s a day trip and an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Heaven for Horse Lovers With horse farms found throughout the region, Charles County caters to its equestrian-minded residents quite well. Numerous horse trails are found throughout the county, including Oak Ridge Park and Maxwell Hall Park, both in Hughesville. Between the two, riders can enjoy more than 20 miles of trails, beautiful scenery, creek crossings and obstacles for those more experienced.

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Cache-ing In Grab your passport for a trip through Maryland’s cities and towns. No, not the U.S. government-issued one, but rather a geocaching passport, available at the La Plata Town Hall. The Maryland Municipal League has created a statewide geocache trail, which provides a fun and innovative way to explore the state. Geocachers use hand-held global positioning systems (GPS units) to plot map coordinates to locate the treasure, or cache, then record it on the passport.

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Fast Facts Q Charles County is made up of 10 communities – Benedict, Bryantown, Cobb Island, Indian Head, La Plata, Marshall Hall, Nanjemoy, Popes Creek, Port Tobacco and Waldorf.

Q Charles County has 150 miles of shoreline, with the Potomac River on the west and the Patuxent River on its eastern edge.

Whiz Kids Charles County students are engineering their futures. Literally. Students from local elementary, middle and high schools participate in the Southern Maryland Robotics Competition to learn more about robotics and even build their own. Created and hosted by the College of Southern Maryland, the event has grown to become the premier robotics competition event in the region with more than 60 teams from 40 schools in 2009. Once the yearly challenge is announced, teams begin building their robots and completing a research project related to it, then compete in the regional event. The senior division winners represent Southern Maryland at the VRC World Championship each April.

Numerous Charles County business and organization leaders also get involved, serving as coaches, supporters and judges.

Tee Time Experience two types of birdies at the Swan Point Yacht & Country Club golf course. Besides the traditional type found in the golfing game, players may also catch glimpses of the avian kind.

Designed by award-winning golf course architect Bob Cupp, the par-72 course lies along the banks of the Potomac River and Cuckold Creek and offers plenty of water, wetlands and trees, which add to the course’s difficulty.

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Q Port Tobacco first existed as the Native American settlement of Potopaco. It was colonized by the English in 1634 and was once the state’s second-largest town.

Q In 1776, Charles County resident Thomas Stone signed the Declaration of Independence.

Other prominent Revolutionary War statesmen John Hanson and Gen. William Smallwood were also residents of the county.

Q Charles County is home to a blue heron rookery and eaglenesting region, near the Potomac River.

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A Spiritual Passage Visit some of Charles County’s most historic – and religious – sites. The nationally designated, 139-mile Religious Freedom Byway commemorates Maryland’s place in religious history and includes three well-known Charles County sites, St. Ignatius Church, Port Tobacco and the Thomas Stone House. St. Ignatius, founded in 1641 by Jesuits, is the oldest continually operating Catholic Church in Maryland. Religious Freedom Byway travelers will also tour the Thomas Stone House and learn about this Charles County resident’s role in signing the Declaration of Independence by touring his home.

Charles County At A Glance POPULATION (2008 ESTIMATE) Charles County: 140,764

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LOCATION Charles County is in Southern Maryland, 23 miles south of Washington, D.C., 54 miles south of Baltimore and 89 miles north of Richmond, Va.

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BEGINNINGS Charles County was formed in 1658 by an Order in Council in England and named for Charles Calvert, the third Baron of Baltimore.

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hether you prefer to pedal, paddle or simply perambulate, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to do it all in Charles County. A land of forests and waters, the county and its pristine natural landscape is a mecca for local and visiting recreation enthusiasts with diverse interests and a range of fitness levels – from families to retirees and casual tourists to extreme adventurers.

“People can find a lot of things to do outside,” says Donna Dudley, the county’s chief

of tourism. “We have hiking trails, water trails, fishing, birding – among other attractions. Our state and local parks are very nice.”

The recent opening of the $3 million, 13.4-mile Indian Head Rail Trail puts this area on track with a national trend that is giving abandoned railroad corridors new life as trails for bicyclists, hikers and residents who want to get out and enjoy nature.

The 10-foot wide, handicap-accessible asphalt trail extends from White Plains to Indian Head and is perfect for walking, biking, rollerblading

Residents can hike or ride bicycles down the picturesque Indian Head Rail Trail.

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and skateboarding. It offers scenic variety that includes farm fields and historic barns, wooded areas and beautiful views of Mattawoman Creek. Potential wildlife sightings include bald eagles, blue herons, wild turkeys, deer and beavers.

“I think the rail trail will prove to be a great regional amenity,” Dudley says. “It has a nice variety of terrain that is appealing to bicyclists, and it will be an ideal venue for bike events. It’s also very family friendly.”

In addition to upping livability for residents, county leaders hope the trail will draw new businesses – such as outfitters, bed-and-breakfasts, restaurants and shops – as well as tourists.

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flatwater excursions to guided tours along intricate waterways.

By spring 2010, road access and interpretive signs will complement one attraction that was once only accessible by kayak or canoe, Dudley says. Mallows Bay, located on the Potomac River, is the largest graveyard for sunken ships in the Western Hemisphere.

“Mallows Bay is the final resting place for a fleet of wooden ships built during World War I,” Dudley explains. “It is a fascinating place to visit. The wrecks have become mini-ecosystems.”

Charles County’s waters also abound with fish.

“The Potomac River is recognized as a world-class largemouth bass fishery,” says Tom Roland, chief of the Parks & Grounds Division of Charles County Public Facilities. “Our waters also offer exceptional blue catfish and striper fishing.”

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Gilbert Run Park, Friendship Farm Park, Smallwood State Park and Purse State Park are popular destinations among fishermen. Purse State Park also is known as a great place to find fossils and watch birds.

In fact, avid birders can perch at any number of Charles County sites, including the Chicamuxen Wildlife Management Area, Cobb Island, Friendship Landing, Myrtle Grove Wildlife Management Area, Popes Creek and at select times, the Nanjemoy Creek Great Blue Heron Sanctuary, where nearly 2,500 great blue herons return to their traditional nesting site every year during the week of Valentine’s Day. Other area parks feature athletic fields and playgrounds, such as Laurel Springs Regional Park in La Plata and Pisgah Park in the western portion of the county.

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hile tourists look to Charles County for its significant recreational attractions, residents enjoy the perks of a rural lifestyle in close proximity to outdoor destinations, maritime and colonial historic sites, and urban cultural amenities.

Here’s a list of possibilities perfect for a convenient day trip from Charles County.

In Calvert County, check out the Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary in Prince Frederick, home to the northernmost stand of bald cypress trees in America.

Go to Solomon’s Island and visit the Calvert Marine Museum; the Cove Point Lighthouse; the 30-acre Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center; the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Visitors Center; Calvert Cliffs State Park; and Flag Pond Nature Park.

In St. Mary’s County, costumed interpreters provide a glimpse of colonial life at historic St. Mary’s City, first settled in 1634.

Take a boat ride to St. Clement’s Island State Park, the site where British colonists first landed in Maryland.

St. Mary’s County is also home to the Sotterly Plantation, where you can climb to the top of Piney Point Lighthouse and shop for antiques in Leonardtown.

Also watch out for horse-drawn buggies when you go to buy fresh produce and handcrafted goods at markets in the region’s Amish and Mennonite communities.

Meanwhile, motor sports fans can head off to the races at Budds Creek Motocross and Speedway, Maryland International Raceway and Potomac Speedway – all in Budds Creek.

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ant to get out without going too far? Need to wear out the wee ones without putting too much wear and tear on your wallet?

From summertime swimming to ice hockey, Charles County offers familyfriendly activities for every families of every size and situation.

“It’s our goal to keep all our programs as affordable as possible so everyone can participate,” says Tom Roland, chief of the Charles County Parks & and Recreation Division.

“We’re seeing more people opting to stay in the area and take advantage of the local facilities and resources.”

Charles County has 26 parks with more than over 3,400 acres of park land, including Gilbert Run Park, which has 189 acres, a 69-acre freshwater lake,

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Skaters try out new tricks at the White Plains Skate Park.

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“We’re seeing more people opting to stay in the area and take advantage of the local facilities and resources.” nature trail, boat rentals, freshwater fishing, a beaver colony observation deck and popular picnic pavilion rentals.

“It’s one of our premier parks,” Roland says.

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which consists of two indoor pools with year-round availability and three seasonal outdoor venues. The area also boasts nine recreation centers, the majority of which operate in school buildings.

“Once the school day is over, the county operates classes, workshops,

sport leagues and drop-ins where kids can come in after school or in the evenings and participate in activities with kids their own age,” Roland says.

And there’s more, including a gymnastic center with programs from recreational to competitive level; tennis courts at White Plains Park and Southern Park; a concrete-based 15,000-squarefoot skate park open to skateboarders and inline skaters; a regionally acclaimed municipal 18-hole golf course; two dog parks; 12 playgrounds; and 20 miles of equestrian trails in Maxwell Hall Park and Oak Ridge Park.

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well as bird watching and other passive activities,” Roland says.

At the end of 2009, construction was due to be completed on the Indian Head Rail Trail, a 13-mile bike trail connecting the towns of Indian Head and White Plains in what was once an abandoned railroad corridor.

“This is one of our most undeveloped areas of the county and one of the most popular places for hikers, bikers and nature enthusiasts,” Roland says.

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softball and baseball for tots through adults. Lacrosse is also becoming popular in the area, and lacrosse facilities are being planned for future parks.

Another great venue for expending energy is the Capital Clubhouse, an indoor recreational facility in the Waldorf area since 2005.

“We have an ice skating rink, rock climbing wall and sports court for volleyball, basketball, soccer, dodgeball and inline hockey leagues of all ages,” says manager Amanda Michael.

Can’t skate? Don’t worry. The Totsicles program invites kids ages 4 to 8 out on the ice in their tennis shoes for ice bowling and sledding, and learn-to-skate

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programs run from ages 4 four to adult.

“We also have a new activity called Broom Ball we just started for families that’s played on the ice in your tennis shoes,” Michael says. “Instead of using a stick, like in hockey, it’s a broom and a rubber ball instead of a puck. Families love it.”

The county’s family-focused activities range from organized sports leagues to dog-friendly parks to even indoor rock climbing.

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hough Charles County’s proximity to Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Va., makes it an ideal location for commuters, local retail and economic growth is giving residents and relocating companies many reasons to stay close to home.

“For years, Charles County defined itself as part of the Washington Metro area, but we’re really right in the center of the Baltimore, Washington and Richmond areas,” says George Robertson, director of economic development for Charles County. “Combined, that’s about 10 million people in the fourth largest area in the United States. Companies that need to serve those three markets look to us for a smart location to do that.”

Attractive opportunities include a 227-acre technology park currently under construction in Indian Head.

“The county has a number of business parks as part of our planned growth and the technology park is great for defense manufacturers,” Robertson says. “We’re looking for ways to get corporate operations and government agencies to relocate here so that fewer of our residents have to commute every day.”

And the benefits employers pass on to employees go far beyond location.

“Charles County offers an easier lifestyle than the metro areas, without the congestion and hassle,” Robertson explains.

“Our costs are lower. We have low crime rates. Our schools are exceptional. We have a varied housing market where you can live in an upscale townhouse next to retail or a five-acre home in the country – all within 10 minutes of each other.

We have the highest number of state and county parks of any place in Maryland. We have a new minor league baseball stadium. We have all of these things, and if you want to be at

the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., you’re only 30 minutes away.”

Attracting bigger companies would also benefit some of Charles County’s current business owners, like Wayne Magoon, owner of Beacon Printing in Waldorf.

“Beacon would love to see more economic development in terms of being able to print for larger companies,” Magoon says. “We don’t just do business cards, letterhead and envelopes. We’re the guys in the middle. I like to say we’re small enough to know you and large enough to serve you.

We’re a mid-size printer for 10,000 to 100,000 runs. Right now, we have to travel a bit to find the larger companies, but to get more business in the area would be a wonderful thing.”

In addition to career and business opportunities, there are also a variety of retail options so residents don’t have to venture far for shopping.

“Charles County is a particularly strong trade area,” says Howard Biel, senior managing director at Faison, a privately held commercial real estate developer. “Our offices are based in North Carolina – with branches in Atlanta, Charlotte and Washington – and we are the most active because our relationships in the Washington market have been the most robust in the country, even in troubled times.”

Faison opened Waldorf Marketplace in 2004, then built Rosewick Crossing in La Plata and La Plata Crossing right across the street. Their fourth development is an industrial park on Acton Lane, east of Washington Avenue.

“Unlike a traditional bedroom community, Charles County is blessed with terrific highway connectivity, great employment bases and significant retail trade popping out over all parts of the community,” Biel says.

Clockwise from top: Local shoppers can find what they need at the Waldorf Marketplace or Rosewick Crossing.

Wayne Magoon, owner of Beacon Printing, is eager to see Charles County bring in more large businesses.

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Seeing Green WIDE-RANGING INITIATIVES ALLOW RESIDENTS TO LIVE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

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n Charles County, living the good life means doing what’s good for the environment.

And no one is too young to participate, as evidenced by the Maryland Green Schools certifications recently earned by Arthur Middleton Elementary School in Waldorf and Milton M. Somers Middle School in La Plata.

To earn certification, students at Middleton Elementary created a wetland behind their building and constructed an accompanying outdoor classroom. Somers Middle students planted a garden populated by native species and fed by a new rainwater irrigation system.

“Students and teachers from throughout the system rolled up their sleeves to help with these projects, not just to earn the green certification, but because the kids love doing it,” says Glenn Belmore, the school system’s special assistant for environment, safety and risk management.

The entire process took two years and required the schools to document green classroom activities, school-wide conservation practices and the existence of community partnerships geared toward environmental education.

That same emphasis on education and partnership drives green initiatives at Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO), Charles County’s electric utility.

“We stand with our customers in helping them save money on their electric bills and go green,” says SMECO spokesman Tom Dennison.

In fact, the not-for-profit utility has set up an entire department to do just that. Led by Environment and Energy Conservation Manager Jeff Shaw, the team staffs an energyconservation hotline and installs free programmable thermostats in customers’ homes.

“Jeff and his team will even do an on-site cost-benefit analysis for solar power, wind power, changing out windows, whatever the customer needs,” Dennison says.

SMECO also blends renewable energy credits, biomass

and hydropower into its fuel mix and has a comprehensive in-house environmental program.

But SMECO isn’t the only public entity leading by example.

In 2007, the town of La Plata earned LEED certification for its town hall, in part by installing a rainwater irrigation system for the property’s landscaping.

“In Southern Maryland, there is concern about the availability of potable water,” says La Plata Town Manager Daniel Mears. “We wanted to show something that can be done to conserve that resource.”

The town has also formed a Green Building Committee tasked with reducing the environmental impact of the area’s rapid growth. One of the committee’s first assignments is to evaluate applications for $500 mini-grants to fund community-driven environmental projects.

Charles County government is also working to improve the area’s environment. The county provides bimonthly curbside recycling, plus transfer and drop-off stations where residents can take recyclable items.

“For businesses interested in recycling, we do an on-site visit to identify the items in their waste stream that can be recycled and at what cost, then we help them design a customized recycling program that can be implemented through a third party,” says Dennis Fleming, the county’s chief of environmental resources.

The county also offers free tours of its Waldorf facility, which contains a landfill and composting and recycling facilities. Like SMECO, the county rounds out its green initiatives with a comprehensive in-house program. Elements include recycling county waste, installing programmable thermostats in county buildings and adding hybrid and biodiesel-fueled vehicles to the county fleet.

“It boils down to responsible government,” Fleming says.

“With all the growth we’re experiencing, we’re trying to ensure that we’re sensitive to the environment.”

One of the county’s green initiatives is creating compost for use in landscaping government buildings.

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Crabby, in a Good Way FIND THE FRESHEST MARYLAND BLUE CRABS IN LOCAL RESTAURANTS

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harles County is one of the few places where diners can find blue crabs on the menu at numerous restaurants.

The reason? The waters around Charles County are full of blue crabs, which are known for their sweet, succulent meat.

Crabs are a delicacy, and a Maryland tradition, and are known for their high quality and good taste.

Blue crabs are typically served steamed, although some restaurants also offer a soft-shell version that is fried. Many customers who order steamed crabs like to dip them in vinegar and Old Bay seasoning, or melted butter. Diners enjoy blue crabs because they are somewhat sweet and have more flavor than Alaskan snow crab legs.

The crab season in Charles County and Southern Maryland runs from April through October, with the prime months being August, September and October. Crabbers catch the crustaceans using a square wire device called a crab pot, which they bait and drop down into the water. Crab is always served

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fresh in restaurants because it is delivered as a live product.

A key dining spot in Charles County for blue crab, Alaskan snow crab and steamed shrimp entrees is along Popes Creek Road in Newburg, which is home to several crab houses. Those restaurants include Robertson’s Crab House, Gilligan’s Pier Seafood & Steakhouse and Captain Billy’s Seafood Restaurant.

Captain Billy’s is located in a 60-year-old building and offers outdoor dining on its waterfront deck. Its seafood platter dinner combination consists of a crab cake, flounder, oysters, scallops and shrimp – all fried. The same platter can be served broiled, without the oysters.

And finally – a quick science lesson. Blue crabs are blue because their shell contain two pigments that interact to form a greenish-blue color. When the crab is cooked, one of the pigments breaks down, which turns the crab to a red-orange color that diners are accustomed to seeing.

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estchester at the Pavilions will be a mixed-use community development that offers new apartment housing, restaurants and retail near O’Donnell Lake in Waldorf. The development is being marketed as having all the benefits of single-family living, including designer finishes and large floor plans.

Meanwhile, the Pavilions will also boast many of the perks of high-end apartment living, with common rooms and sports fields as well as a resort-style swimming pool with 75-meter lap lanes, water jets and an adjacent children's pool. Construction of the multimillion-dollar Pavilions development began in September 2009.

A total of 491 apartment units will ultimately be constructed within the community, and the highly regarded Archstone group is in charge of the project. Archstone owns or operates more than 92,000 apartment units that are situated in desirable markets such as the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Los Angeles area, San Diego, San Francisco Bay area, New York metropolitan area, Seattle and Boston.

As for the Waldorf project, apartment amenities include one-, two- and threebedroom units, plus lofts as well as carriage homes. The units have 9-foot ceilings, large walk-in closets, private balconies and patios, and custom Italian cherry cabinetry.

The community will also have a pool house with full kitchen, foosball, chess tables and ping pong, and a Caliber Sports Club equipped with two 24-hour fitness centers. There will also be a jogging trail and bike path as well as shops, restaurants and grocery stores. Yoga and boxing studios will also be part of the several conveniences that are within walking distance of all the apartments.

Westchester at the Pavilions will be situated just off Route 301 and only a short drive to Interstate 95 and I-495, and within close proximity of BWI and Reagan National airports, along with St. Charles Towne Center Mall. It is also near the College of Southern Maryland and the University of Maryland-College Park.

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harles County is a shopping mecca, with something for everyone’s tastes. In fact, it is ideal for residents who have some of the best shopping conveniences – all within a 10- or 15-minute drive.

The shopping options include Waldorf Marketplace, which features tenants such as DSW Shoes, Famous Footwear, HomeGoods, Kinkaid Furniture, Mimi’s Café, Office Depot, TGI Fridays, TJ Maxx and Walgreens.

The spacious 60-acre complex has already won some awards for its attractiveness, with one of the latest being a landscaping beautification award from the Charles County Garden Club.

One of the most popular shopping hotspots in the county is the St. Charles Towne Center Mall, which has undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation in recent years. As a result, the mall has become more family friendly with brand new color schemes, redesigned corridors, seating areas, food court and restrooms, and there is also a children’s play area.

Another shopping destination in the county is Shops at Waldorf Center, which was formerly known as the Festival at Waldorf. Shops at Waldorf Center is conveniently located at the intersection of Route 5/301 and Route 228 (Berry Road), and its stores include Babies R Us, Dress for Less, Marshall’s, Michael’s Arts & Crafts, PetSmart and The Room Store. Meanwhile, The Shoppes at Berry Road on Route 228 next to Wawa feature a mixture of office space and retail shops.

And in La Plata, Rosewick Crossing is anchored by a Giant Food store and gas station and a Lowe's Home Center, and the shopping complex is enjoying a strong occupancy rate. Other shops that have opened in Rosewick Crossing include Quiznos, The Lemon Drop What-NotShop, Hair Cuttery, Five Guys Burgers, The Ultimate Flooring Center, Rosewick Wine & Spirits and Venetian Nails Spa. St. Charles Towne Center

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obacco was once the top crop in Charles County, but those days are gone. However, the county is maintaining its heritage by renovating old tobacco facilities for new uses.

For example, Hughesville Bargain Barns is now an antique district that is housed in old tobacco warehouses.

Meanwhile, several old tobacco barns still dot the Charles County landscape, with many of them having been renovated over the past few years.

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“Not long ago, the group Preservation Maryland received $200,000 from Save America’s Treasures to spearhead a restoration effort of several tobacco barns throughout Southern Maryland,” says Roz Racanello, executive director of the Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium. “There are about 4,000 tobacco barns in Southern Maryland, and 50 of the barns were repaired – including several in Charles County.”

Racanello says barn owners

submitted applications for restoration money, and barns were chosen from a variety of criteria.

“For example, if a barn had, say, a chain link fence around it and was surrounded by a housing development, it wouldn’t be chosen to receive any of the grant money,” she says. “However, if it was in the middle of a pretty field and could easily be seen by motorists passing by, then we provided the money to refurbish the barn.”

Racanello says grants of up to $10,000 were issued to go towards the repair of existing, standing tobacco barns.

“Repairs to tobacco barns aren’t too expensive – maybe a new roof, a new door, some fresh paint or whatever,” she says. “That enabled us to stretch the $200,000 over a few years, but that money has now all been spent.”

The next barn-related project for Preservation Maryland will be securing a grant to produce a photo coffee-table book about the tobacco barns in Charles County and surrounding areas.

“Tobacco production is indeed mostly gone from this region, but parts of its history still remain today,” Racanello says. “The old tobacco barns are still a pleasant sight whenever a motorist passes by and takes a look.”

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t was back in 2001 when tobacco farmers in this state began getting buyout checks as part of the Maryland Tobacco Buyout.

The buyout was aimed at farmers who committed to stop growing tobacco, yet wanted to remain in agriculture. The program offered financial and other support to farmers as they transitioned to alternative farming models.

An estimated 86 percent of Maryland’s tobacco farmers agreed to receive payments over a 10-year period, with the state paying out $77 million by the time the buyout ends. Meanwhile, the other 14 percent of Maryland’s remaining tobacco growers did not participate and continue to grow tobacco today.

For the 86 percent that took the buyout money, they have gone on to do other things with their land. One organization that helps farmers in this transition is the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission, whose primary goal is simple: To sustain the agricultural industry in Southern Maryland.

For example, the SMADC assists farmers by devising marketing plans to brand Southern Maryland farm produce, and it also supports a grants program for the 16 local farmers’ markets throughout the region. In addition, the commission can suggest to farmers what commodities would grow best on their land, whether it might be horticultural products, corn, soybeans, apple orchards or even wine grapes.

The SMADC is also involved with devising individual business plans, accessing farm grants, and providing education and consultation to help farmers branch out into new and lucrative directions.

The commission produces a number of farming information guides, including a So. Maryland, So Good Farm Guide, a So. Maryland, So Good Equine Guide, a So. Maryland, So Good Agritourism Guide, and a Southern Maryland Trails guide. – Stories by Kevin Litwin

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n a broad sense, energetics is defined as the branch of physics that studies energy, but George Robertson has a more colorful description: “It’s about things that go whish and boom, in other words, propellants and things that explode.”

As Charles County director of economic development, Robertson says the area is branding itself as the Energetics Corridor, thanks to the presence of the U.S. Naval Support Facility in Indian Head and the 277acre Indian Head Science and Technology Park under development nearby. The military base’s specialties include energetics research, weapons development and detonation science.

“The Indian Head Science and Technology Park certainly has the potential to serve as a major catalyst for job growth in Charles County,” says

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Scientists at the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center in Indian Head specialize in weapons development.

Capt. Catie Hanft, commanding officer for Naval Support Activity South Potomac and commander of the Indian Head base. She calls the new park “a linchpin” in the Energetics Corridor strategy and predicts that the park’s proximity to the base “will be a natural draw to high-tech companies, in particular, that support Navy and other Department of Defense missions on the base.”

That, in fact, is already happening.

In October 2008, British manufacturer Martin-Baker announced its intention to be the park’s first tenant. One of the world’s leading manufacturers of ejector seats, the company will manufacture at its new plant the devices used to propel the seat from the plane “in the blink of an eye,” explains Carlos Montague, president and CEO of Port Tobacco Consulting in La Plata.

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luring Martin-Baker, which is expected to initially employ 60 workers and eventually double that workforce.

The company aims to have the plant operational by the end of 2010.

Montague says that aerospace and defense company ATK is also considering the park as the location for a new facility, and that several other defense-related contractors have expressed interest, though not yet publicly.

The park is a joint venture of La Plata-based developer Facchina and Corporate Office Properties Trust, which specializes in buying, developing, managing and leasing properties near government installations, particularly defense and data operations.

Fifty acres of the new park is owned by the county, which is providing water and sewer services to the site. Located on Maryland Route 210 and adjacent to Maryland Airport, the park is just 30 miles from Washington, D.C. and within 125 miles of nearly 30 federal

defense, aviation and space operations.

“We like to say we’re 30 minutes outside of all the money in the world,” Montague quips.

The park eventually will feature up to 1.3 million square feet of office, research and manufacturing space.

When complete within 15 years, the park is expected to create 1,500 jobs.

The workforce will be ready, Robertson says. The University of Maryland already offers one of the nation’s few energetics engineering degrees, and the College of Southern Maryland is working with the Indian Head base to develop a two-year energetics technician program.

“I greatly appreciate the forethought of Charles County’s economic development team that has been behind this project,” Hanft says. “The goal of developing a state-of-the-art business and technology complex supports a cooperative synergy with the military community at Indian Head that will ensure both the community and the base will thrive in the years to come.”

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Biz Briefs BUSINESSES – BOTH LARGE AND SMALL – THAT HELP DEFINE CHARLES COUNTY’S ECONOMIC CLIMATE

Scorecard BUSINESS AT A GLANCE

$1,939,847 Retail sales ($1,000)

$15,130 Retail sales per capita

$172,707 Accommodations and food service sales ($1,000)

9,619 Total number of firms Source: U.S. Census QuickFacts

CROSSING AT CASEY JONES Biz: restaurant Buzz: Self-described as a neighborhood meeting place, the Crossing at Casey Jones exudes a warm atmosphere, due in large part to the handcrafted wood, stone and pottery found throughout the dining room. This La Plata restaurant has received rave reviews as far away as London for its creative gourmet cuisine, featuring fresh and unusual ingredients. www.thecrossingatcaseyjones.com 34

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BEACON PRINTING Biz: printing services Buzz: Locally owned and operated, Beacon Printing prides itself on providing services for small- and largescale jobs. Owner Wayne Magoon utilizes the latest printing technology to print digital copies, duplications, commercial printing, newsletters, catalogs, magazines, annual reports, envelopes, posters, business cards, letterhead and more. Beacon also provides graphic design typesetting and mailing services. www.beaconprintinginc.com COUNTRY FLORIST Biz: floral arrangement and gifts Buzz: Working with flowers is a lifelong passion for Lorrie Anderson, who owns Country Florist with her husband John.

The couple has owned and operated the flower shop since the mid-1980s, and their expertise – and capabilities – have grown since then. Today, their products include fresh and silk flowers, green and blooming plants, fruit and gourmet baskets, giftware and more. www.countryflorist.com SHADY OAKS OF SERENITY Biz: bed-and-breakfast Buzz: This bed-and-breakfast is as pleasant as its name. Located on 3 acres and surrounded by trees, the Georgia Victorian home in Hughesville features fully furnished rooms, outdoor dining, relaxing porches and delicious treats.

Owners Kathy and Gene Kazimer have added a few humorous and unique details as well, including a six-foot lighthouse, the only one in Charles County. www.shadyoaksofserenity.com MORRIS & RITCHIE ASSOCIATES/GEOTECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATES Biz: architectural, engineering and planning firm Buzz: These affiliated firms, located in Waldorf, boast full-service capabilities for a wide range of projects, ranging from office buildings to golf-course design and construction services.

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To help the chamber walk these new communication avenues, the organization hired a college student as a summer intern during 2009 and plans to retain another college student part time to ensure the chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s message is fresh and up-to-date on these ever-changing, dynamic sites.

The social-networking initiative is just one example of the chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outof-the-box efforts to remain relevant and vital to its members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What I love about the chamber, especially compared to other networking groups, is that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all-inclusive,â&#x20AC;? Gould says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have one-person, home-based businesses all the way up to the largest corporations within the county. It makes our job as a staff more challenging, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also exciting.â&#x20AC;?

In addition to its popular monthly evening mixers, the chamber has added morning and midday opportunities.

The chamber also sponsors two councils, one targeting hospitality businesses and the other targeting business decision makers. Both meet monthly, giving participants an opportunity to share ideas and best practices. Occasional Small Business Showcases and bimonthly New Member Orientations are growing in popularity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want nonmembers to show up at all of our events and meetings,â&#x20AC;?

Gould says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;so we can show them why they need to become members.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sharon H. Fitzgerald

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CHARLES COUNTY BUSINESS CLIMATE Although agriculture remains an important part of the local economy, Charles County has a diverse private sector, with strong technology, international business and tourism sectors.

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6% State Sales Tax

6% Total Sales Tax

TRANSPORTATION Amtrak Stations www.amtrak.com Amtrak locations nearest to La Plata include the Alexandria station at 110 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, Va., (within 20 miles), and Union Station at 50 Massachusetts Ave., Washington, D.C. (within 40 miles).

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority 1 Aviation Circle Washington, DC 20001-6000 (703) 417-8600 www.metwashairports.com

Nearest airports from La Plata include Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA, about 23 miles) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD, about 43 miles).

VanGO 8190 Port Tobacco Road Port Tobacco, MD 20677 (301) 934-9305 www.charlescounty.org/ cs/vango/ VanGO is a countywide transportation system that offers public transportation routes that operate on fixed schedules and more specialized transportation

services for people unable to utilize the public transportation system.

ECONOMIC RESOURCES Charles County Economic Development/Tourism 103 Centennial St., Suite C La Plata, MD 20646 (301) 885-1340 www.ccbiz.org Charles County Chamber of Commerce 101 Centennial St., Suite A La Plata, MD 20646 (301) 932-6500 charlescountychamber.org

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United Way of Charles County Reaching out a hand to one and influencing the condition of all.

Accokeek Foundation Alice Ferguson Foundation/ Hard Bargain Farm Alternatives for Youth and Families Arc of Southern Maryland Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maryland Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area Council Catherine Foundation Pregnancy Care Center Catholic Charities Center for Abused Persons Center for Children Charles County Association for Handicapped & Retarded Citizens Charles County Children’s Aid Society Charles County Cooperative Ministry on Aging Charles County Freedom Landing Charles County Literacy Council Christmas in April, Charles County Compassionate Friends Southern Maryland Chapter Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital Greater Baden Medical Services Habitat for Humanity in Charles County Health Partners Hospice of Charles County Humane Society of Charles County The Jude House Legal Aid Bureau Lions Camp Merrick Maryland Foundation for Quality Healthcare Senior Services of Charles County Share Food Network Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living Southern Maryland Child Care Resource Center Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee Special Olympics Maryland, Charles County Spring Dell Center Tri-County Youth Services Bureau

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the planning stages for the school, which opened in 2005. “I brought in the teachers in each of those areas, and I said, ‘If you could build a school for the future for your kids, what would it be?’

And they came back with the design we currently have.”

Providing education for both traditional and STI students in the same school is important, says Principal Kim Hill.

“We wanted to make sure that no student felt different than any other student,” she explains.

To that end, North Point provides the same extracurricular activities as other schools.

“The science and tech programs don’t interfere with [extracurricular activities] at all,” she says, adding that since North Point opened in 2005, Eagle athletics have claimed three state championships.

North Point also hosts a Cisco Networking Academy, and it’s the only high school in the country to offer Cisco’s second level of certification

to its students, Hill says.

The key to maintaining the school’s high level of achievement and education is to remain relevant, current and even local, Richmond says.

He explains that the STI programs partner with local businesses and organizations to ensure North Point’s education remains innovative and unique to Charles County.

In addition, every program has an advisory council that visits the school at least once a year to review curriculum and equipment and suggest improvements.

North Point has been commended by Maryland’s governor, visited by the first lady of West Virginia and noticed internationally, too, according to Richmond.

“Several Latin American countries want us to work with them on establishing the same kind of programs in their countries. The Chinese have visited as a delegation,” he says. “We have a waiting list on the programs now, whereas before we couldn’t get kids in the programs.”

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t North Point High School, technology is king. Its students are learning cutting-edge technology, as it applies to their everyday lives and future careers. Oh, and they also study English, history and mathematics.

Sound daunting? According to Jim Richmond, Charles County superintendent of schools, it’s just a day in the life of a Charles County high school student.

Richmond describes North Point as a “combination” school. He says half of its enrollment consists of students who are zoned to attend there, and they study a traditional high school curriculum.

The other 1,100 students are enrolled in one of its science, technology and industry (STI) programs.

These science-focused programs are divided among four “schools” at North Point, and each school has its own concentration, such as construction development or computer repair.

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Health & Wellness

Tuned in to Technology CIVISTA MEDICAL CENTER RECOGNIZED FOR USE OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS

strong commitment to technology and the personnel to put it to the best use have equipped Civista Medical Center to serve its patients well.

Civista Health System, which includes the medical center in La Plata, Civista Women’s Health Center, Civista Surgery Center and Civista OB/GYN Associates, provides health care for Charles County and the surrounding area.

Civista Medical Center, a 120-bed hospital, underwent a major expansion in 2008, doubling its size and increasing services. Also that year, Hospitals and Health Networks magazine, a journal of the American Hospital Association, named the facility one of 25 nationwide that were Most Improved in the use of information technology to enhance the quality of health care. In recent years, Civista has implemented PACS, a picture archiving communications system giving medical personnel immediate access to images that were formerly stored on film.

In fall 2009, Civista went live with its electronic medication administration records, followed by plans to go live with computerized physician order entry in spring 2010.

But it’s Civista’s day-to-day efforts to make the most of the IT tools it has which set it apart.

“Mostly what we’re doing is attempting to leverage the investments that we’ve already made in technology to give us information that we need to operate the hospital better,” says Kevin Burbules, chief information officer for Civista. “So we’re not at this time spending scads of money on new technology. But what we are doing is looking at the data that we have – we do have a data repository.”

He adds that the hospital has also hired a database administrator who can manage the data in the repository.

“A lot of hospitals may be limited by the reporting capability of the system that they have,” Burbules says. “We don’t have that limitation per se because we’ve made this investment in both the technology and the people to extract and present the data in useful forms.

“From a technological standpoint,” Burbules explains, “I don’t know that we’re breaking a lot of new ground. Where we are breaking ground, relative to hospitals like us, is in our efforts to really make better use of information with tools that are relatively ‘off the shelf.’”

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Burbules says since he came on board in 2008, he has built a team of 15 staffers.

“Over the last 18 months, I’ve hired some very outstanding people,” Burbules says. “We feel really good about that. I’ve been managing IT for 29 years, and this is by far the best staff I’ve ever had in terms of the people, their abilities and the chemistry that we have.”

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Acting Up CHARLES COUNTY SETS THE STAGE FOR A WEALTH OF THEATER AND ARTS EXPERIENCES

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Box is a blank slate for artists looking to do their own thing.

“We’re very artist-friendly,” Price says. “There’s not one area of art we won’t entertain. We really believe in helping the artist out because we know how hard it can be to find a space to perform. We make it work.”

The Port Tobacco Players, a more traditional theater company with a seasonal schedule in La Plata, and the Hard Bargain Players, who perform their shows rain or shine at an outdoor amphitheater in Accokeek, add to the mix.

In addition to audiences, another strong form of support for local artists is the Charles County Arts Alliance.

“It’s an umbrella for all the non-profit arts agencies in the area,” says past president and founding father Robert Rausch.

“We strengthen the arts and help promote them through our weekly newsletter and weekly news flash that gives out venues and times for various arts activities in the area. We also give grant funding to those entities and other arts groups.”

From music and visual arts to dance and literary arts, the Arts Alliance not only promotes entities individually, but encourages working together.

“One of the gratifying things for me over the years has been to watch the different areas of art working together and supporting each other,” Rausch says. “We encourage the overlap of the arts. And, it’s working.”

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eed a little more drama in your life? Community theater thrives in Charles County, thanks to supportive audiences and a group of local residents.

“We have the Port Tobacco Players, the Hard Bargain Players and the Black Box Theatre in Indian Head,” says Lynn Thorne, an author, actress and owner of Lollipop Copy, a boutique copywriting firm. “All three are largely dependent on the community because if we don’t have people in the seats, we don’t have a reason to perform.”

Thorne grew up acting in northern Virginia and Charles County, then worked with the Washington Post reviewing community theater. But she soon realized she found performing more rewarding than writing about it and is back on stage.

“Having grown up in a theater family, it’s amazing to me how supportive this community is of local theater,” she says.

“Black Box sells out shows on a regular basis, which is almost unheard of in community theater.”

The Black Box Theatre at The Indian Head Center for the Arts is “an incubator for artists in the Charles County area,” says executive director Season Price. “We do music, theater, open mic – overall we help artists put their work on stage. We have playwrights, directors, producers and artists come to us and rent our space. The artists set up everything and we facilitate with the space, giving them a venue to perform.”

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A Home Run in Charles County SOUTHERN MARYLAND BLUE CRABS TEAM ENTERS THIRD SEASON

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hen Baltimore’s WJZ interviewed Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson in 2007, the former Oriole said he had no desire to own a team after retiring from Major League Baseball.

But Robinson apparently saw something he liked in Opening Day Partners, a minor league baseball organization that owns franchises like the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. As co-owner of the team in Charles County, Robinson’s knack for success is rubbing off on the Blue Crabs. 2010 marks their third season as part of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

“This independent league focuses on signing veterans who have played professionally six or more years,” says Paul Braverman, the Blue Crabs’ director of media relations and broadcasting.

“The Atlantic League is the most advanced of the independent leagues.”

The team’s quality and the ballpark’s draw has even created a fan club.

According to Braverman, Blue Crabs fans have been dubbed Crustacean Nation, and “once you enter the gates, you’re a member.”

And the Crustacean Nation members show up. Game attendance averages between 3,500 and 4,000, but more than 7,200 fans showed for opening day in 2009 – the largest crowd ever.

But at Regency Furniture Stadium, where the Blue Crabs play, the entertainment goes beyond baseball.

While the home team is away, the stadium hosts attractions like concerts and professional soccer matches.

In summer 2009, 3 Doors Down and Trace Adkins performed there, thanks to the organization’s partnership with Kool Productions, a local concert company.

Braverman says the organization strives to make the stadium available to Charles County all year.

“Cold weather limits what we can do on the field in the offseason,” he says, “but our indoor facilities here make it a versatile place.”

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Community Profile

CHARLES COUNTY SNAPSHOT Charles County, the hidden gem of Southern Maryland for 350 years, has a rich abundance of history, culture and outdoor activities. It offers easy access to Washington, D.C., and quality education and health care.

CLIMATE Summers in Charles County are generally hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms.

Winters are generally mild with variable precipitation.

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available. There are more than 200 educational partnerships between the schools, businesses, individuals and groups. Several major universities are within an easy commute, and satellite courses are offered at many locations throughout Southern Maryland.

For a list of schools and other information, visit imagescharlescounty.com.

January Low Temperature

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67 F July Low Temperature

85 F July High Temperature

EDUCATION Educational opportunities abound in Charles County, with public, private and magnet school educational programs

Charles County offers state-ofthe-art health care, and an extensive selection of physicians, specialists, and medical facilities serves its residents. Civista Health is a system of health care services throughout Charles County, including Civista Medical Center, a 120-bed facility featuring a cutting-edge cardiac-care wing and a modern birthing center.

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$392,115 Average Home Price

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