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Sheriff Fears Shake Up of Criminal Investigations Bureau

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Almost a decade ago the sheriff’s office and Maryland State Police formed the Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) to team up detectives from both agencies to combat major crimes in St. Mary’s County as well as end turf wars between the two agencies.

Now, after a change of leadership with the state police, Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron says the successful unit may be “hamstrung” by a shift in practice.

After a briefing by state police officials at the beginning of the year, sheriff’s office leaders learned that the state police’s own homicide unit, which travels around the state, would take the lead on homicide investigations such as in St. Mary’s if one of their troopers arrived on the scene first.

Conversely, if a sheriff’s deputy arrived on a homicide then the sheriff’s office would take the lead on the investigation.

That bifurcation of duties would hurt the mission of BCI, Cameron said, which at its core has done away with such distinctions and has used both agencies resources to solve homicides and other violent or serious crimes regardless of which agency arrives on the scene of the crime first.

“You’re hamstringing that unit,” Cameron said. “My only consternation about people coming in from the outside is what’s happened in the past.”

Outside units investigating crimes locally can be hours away, Cameron said, wasting crucial time in running down leads in violent crimes.

Also, outside units don’t know “the lay of the land,” he said, meaning they don’t know the community or sources of information as well as seasoned local detectives.

Lt. David Yingling, vice commander of BCI, said he could remember times when detectives in both agencies worked their own cases and often did not share information, to the detriment of law enforcement overall.

“I don’t want to go back to the times when the sheriff’s office and the Maryland State Police weren’t sharing information,” Yingling said. “Instead of local detectives with built up informants it takes them [outside detectives] longer to get started than us.”

Lt. David Ruel, with the state police Criminal Enforcement Division (CED), said the recent change of leadership in the CED had led to a reexamining of the way serious cases such as homicides are handled in St. Mary’s.

He said state police cases involving a

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killing would go to the state’s homicide unit but those investigators would still seek BCI’s help.

Likewise, state police investigators would assist in homicides here that were sheriff’s office cases but would not take the lead.

Despite how BCI has operated for the past 10 years, the state police have never relinquished their policy concerning their homicide unit’s primary role in state police homicide investigations.

“It’s never changed in Maryland State Police eyes,” Ruel told The County Times. “It should’ve been happening like this all along.”

Cameron said BCI operated under a memorandum of understanding signed by then State Police Superintendent Tim Hutchins in 2004 but has been reviewed and left unsigned by subsequent superintendents.

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“But the work continues,” Cameron

Cameron has written to the current Superintendent Marcus Brown about the BCI situation for clarification on state police policy.

Statistics from BCI for the last three years show a high case closure rate as the caseload has increased.

In 2010 BCI detectives closed 92 percent of their 1,090 cases, in 2011 they closed 98 percent of 1,293 cases.

Last year they closed 95 percent of 1,416 cases, according to sheriff’s office statistics.

There are currently nine detectives working in BCI, seven from the sheriff’s office, two from the state police; there are also three supervisors and one commander. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Commissioners Lower Speed Limit on Golden Beach Road

By Alex Panos Staff Writer The speed limit on Golden Beach Road is going to change to 40 miles-per-hour on Golden Beach Road between Route 5 and Killpeck Creek Court after the commissioners approved the ordinance on Tuesday.

The limit had been 50 miles per hour, but Director of Public Works George Erichsen said speeding near the park and ride has become a safety issue.

Along with cars speeding within such a close proximity to the park and ride, close curbs and a high number of driveways pouring out to the main road have also contributed to the number of accidents, Erichsen said.

“Forty miles-per-hour is the appropriate speed for this section of roadway,” Erichsen said.

Commissioner Jarboe added along with the drop in speed, he hopes the curb at Triangle Drive is moved over to create a right-of-way.

He said the misleading arrows tempt motorists to drive in the wrong lane, and nearly run into a metal barrier – he hopes the state government look into it and potentially move the curb back to make it safer.

Commissioner Dan Morris said a number of citizens have asked him why law officers have not been enforcing the speed limit in the area, and hopes lowering the speed to 40 miles per hour will provide more justification to set up speed traps. alexpanos@countytimes.net

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On June 15 crews installed a new wind sensor on the bridge’s center span. This weekend’s work will focus on the solar panel and batteries used to power the wind sensor.

A call to the CBOC Monday afternoon resulted in someone answering.

Mattia said she has had the same problems in trying to get someone to answer at the CBOC. “I just know that nobody answers, it keeps ringing and you can’t even leave a message,” Mattia said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Local veterans seeking outpatient care here have the option of going to the community based outpatient clinic (CBOC) in Charlotte Hall Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Director Sharon Mattia says the facility is outdated and inadequate for medical services.

Hers was just one report of how veterans services are still lagging behind in Southern Maryland when House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer came to Lexington Park June 21 for a briefing on veterans issues.

Mattia said the Veterans Administration has taken over the use of the second floor of the facility’s maintenance building, which is nearly 60 years old.

For years it had served as a classroom, she said, and will return to a storage area when the new dedicated CBOC is built in nearby.

The new CBOC is still in the planning stages but is seen as a critical component to veterans’ services because it will allow them to get care without traveling long distances to either Washington D.C. or Baltimore.

“It’s inadequate, there’s lots of HVAC issues and it’s not on backup power,” Mattia said of the current CBOC. “It’s just not adequate medical office space.”

Erin Medlicott, with Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans, said that the VA plans to continue the practice of telemental mental health, whereby a veteran with mental issues can seek help over a view screen with a psychiatrist but plans no more money to bring in a psychiatrist who can help veterans personally.

Add to this the fact that local psychiatrists have difficulty becoming affiliated with TriCare, the standard military health benefits system, making it harder for veterans to get the care they need, said Walden Sierra’s director Kathy O’Brien.

“Vets are almost forced into the VA system,” O’Brien said. “They don’t have a choice.”

For psychiatric care and help with substance abuse, which are often linked, veterans have a difficult time accessing services in the civilian world.

So much so, she said, that if they are incarcerated they have a better chance of getting diagnosis and treatment.

“We have more success with the vets in our detention center program than anywhere else,” O’Brien said. “That’s a shame “That’s not the first place you want our veterans getting the help they need.”

Still others were critical of the operations at the CBOC, particularly when it came to veterans trying to just contact someone there.

“The phone line at the VA clinic in Charlotte Hall, it doesn’t work,” said Al Brewster of Southern Maryland Battle Buddies, a group that pairs vets just home from the warzones with other vets to cope.

“You never get a human being.”

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Vets Helping Vets

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Two years ago Al Brewster and Gil Rivera, two Vietnam War veterans, tried to find ways they could help combat veterans from this generation cope with returning home.

Their answer was to pair combat veterans, military service people and even people from military families with soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Southern Maryland Battle Buddies was born.

“We both agreed it was very frustrating to get the Veterans Administration (VA) to do things in rural areas,” Brewster said. “What’s not being provided is peer to peer support.”

Veterans serving overseas in the War on Terror can see intense combat operations but when their term of service is up they often deal with an honorable but abrupt separation from the military.

That means a separation from close knit comrades who understand what they have gone through and a feeling of isolation in a society where perhaps only one percent of the entire population has actually seen combat.

or for those who have an understanding of the military life.

“I’ll settle for anyone who’s had military service or even people who’ve come from military families,” Brewster said.

“It’s impossible to teach the military culture in a class.”

The services Battle Buddies offers are free and confidential to those who seek them, Brewster said, and are based on volunteers making the sacrifice to get the training.

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“You’re going from one world, a very intense world, to another,” Brewster said.

Brewster, who is also a clinician and former Air Force social worker, offers 35hour training courses at Trinity United Methodist Church in Prince Frederick for veterans who want to help other veterans

“I ask people for their time and their hearts,” Brewster said. “They learn what a helpful response is, it’s all skill building.”

If a volunteer is able to forge a relationship with a combat veteran then that’s when the veteran can start the healing process.

“It lets them know they’re not alone, that they’re not crazy,” Brewster said. “It’s in that relationship that help happens.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

STS to Streamline Bus Routes

By Alex Panos Staff Writer St. Mary’s County announced the five-year transportation plan on Tuesday, which features an increase in St. Mary’s Transit System bus fares, streamlining bus routes and provide more safety and shelter at bus stops.

Elisabeth Rood, Senior Transportation Planner with the transit industry consultants KFH Group, said the hike in bus fares, which in some cases will increase by 50 percent, are a direct result of combining bus routes.

People are already paying more than one fare per bus ride because they have to transfer buses, and the fares must increase because the new routes will eliminate many transfers in order to create a “one seat ride,” Rood said.

For example, Instead of paying $1 for part of their ride and another 50 cents for the second half after the passenger transfers, the entire journey will now take a one-time fee of $1.50.

The new streamlined bus routes still cover the same amount of area in St. Mary’s County, but are designed to be more convenient for riders.

Rood said the county hopes to potentially add service to a few areas throughout the St. Mary’s, including near Naval Air Station Patuxent River and in Piney Point.

The transit system also hopes to expand on its Sunday services and increase the frequency of buses that come

through the Lexington Park and Great Mills area.

Long term goals include real-time GPS bus location updates for passengers, and eventually a transition to larger vehicles to help accommodate the growing population.

Within the next year, the transit system will begin serving Golden Beach, a shelter will be constructed at St. Mary’s Airport and cameras will be installed for increased safety.

Fare increases for 2015 are also expected to be considered.

In years two through five of the plan, they hope to address bus safety improvements, extending evening hours on Sundays, expansion of services and increase bus frequency in the northern and southern ends of the county.

County Commissioner Larry Jarboe was more than pleased with the information presented to the commissioners, adding there were things included in the plan that he’s never seen be taken into consideration throughout his 14 years as an elected official.

He added he was glad to see such a strong commitment to the north end of the county to senior adults and the Amish community that lack access to a motor vehicle.

“These particular maps, and the way they were graphed out, is excellent,” Jarboe said. alexpanos@countytimes.net

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Voting Precinct Remains at White Marsh

By Alex Panos Staff Writer The Board of Elections has decided the voting precinct in Golden Beach will remain at White Marsh Elementary School, despite requests from local citizens to have it return to the Golden Beach Firehouse.

A petition was signed earlier this year by members of the Golden Beach community that wanted the voting house returned to the firehouse, citing its proximity to their homes.

Wendy Adkins, director of the elections board, said the firehouse’s lack of air conditioning was the deciding factor in keeping precinct 05-03 at White Marsh school.

The Primary Election is going to be held next June, and it is not practical to have election judges and volunteers working in a building with no air conditioning, she explained.

The Board of Elections formed a subcommittee to weigh the pros and cons of moving the precinct back to Golden Beach.

Along with the lack of air conditioning, Adkins said limited parking space and the small voting room for the ever-growing

Golden Beach community also raised concerns from the sub-committee.

The Board of Elections is already required to provide air conditioning to Ridge Firehouse on voting days – Adkins says this is the only option because there is nowhere else to move the precinct.

They would have been required to provide a similar air conditioning service at Golden Beach, which would cost additional and unnecessary tax payer dollars.

We barely even have the money for Ridge, Adkins explained, adding the precinct in Ridge would move to a nearby school as well if the option was available at the southern end of the county.

People in the Seventh District at the firehouse can be expecting a precinct move to Dynard Elementary in the near future.

Although many citizens will be disappointed the precinct is not returning to the firehouse, Adkins does not expect it to have an impact on the turnout for the primary elections in 2014.

“I hope that wouldn’t be the reason for someone to come out and vote,” she said.

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From My Backyard to Our Bay was first developed by the Baltimore County Soil Conservation District. From there, the booklet was given to each of the Soil Conservations Districts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area for customization. If the 77 million residents who live in the watershed area of the Chesapeake Bay read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health. Obtain a FREE copy of the booklet by going to the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, smrwa.org and downloading it. The booklet is available from your local library; Chicken Scratch in Park Hall; The Greenery in Hollywood; Good Earth Natural Food and the St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District in Leonardtown.

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Dealers Wary of Releasing Guns Despite MSP Decree

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Local gun dealers say that the Maryland State Police have told them that they can release guns to buyers per state law after eight days even without a background check but gun dealers say that puts them in a precarious position.

The decree from the Maryland State Police, which conducts background checks on those seeking to purchase handguns and regulated rifles, comes after the state settled a lawsuit from the Maryland Licensed Firearms Dealers Association late last week over a backlog that prevented purchasers being cleared to get their firearms.

But dealers say that even with the state’s settlement, federal law requires them to hand out guns only after a proper background check. The latest settlement with the state allows them to disseminate guns without the background check being completed as long as the state has not halted the transaction.

Mark Hancock, owner of Accurate Guns and Ammo in Loveville, said he

Photo by Guy Leonard Mark Hancock, owner of Accurate Guns and Ammo, stands next to firearms background check applications that have piled up.

would not release any guns until a background check was completed.

He said he could be in violation of federal rules if he chooses to do as the

state has allowed.

“The state police says it’s no problem but the feds aren’t telling me anything,” Hancock said. “I could be held liable.

They put us [gun dealers] in the middle of it.”

The backlog on background checks is about three months, Hancock said, and the state police have not been able to keep up with the demand for handguns and military style rifles.

“They’ve created this monster by backing up the background checks for 90 days,” Hancock said. “It’s frustrating to say the least.

“Customers are calling up and saying they know the law and they say they want their guns.”

Hancock said he could lose his liability insurance if he releases a gun without a background check and he feared that felons would be able to distinguish which gun shops were releasing after eight days to their own advantage.

“If you’re a felon you could get your gun in eight days and it would be at least two months before they catch up with you,” Hancock said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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After a one-week delay, the St. Mary’s County commissioners approved the fiscal year 2014 budget for the public school system.

During the final approval, in a tense room Photo by Alex Panos that was filled nearly to capac- Commissioner Larry Jarboe said the attendance for the school budget approval ity with school was the largest he has ever seen. system supporters, the commissioners and school system to ensure the commissioners were prepared agreed to have better communication con- for the June 18 meeting – Commissioner Cynthia Jones had computer troubles and cerning budget deadlines in the future.

The school system was ready to move Commissioner Dan Morris was out of town.

Martirano asked that if in the future forward last week, but several commissionthe commissioners need additional time to ers wanted an additional week to review the review the information presented from the numbers.

From our point of view, we are con- school system, it be reflected in the calendar.

He also mentioned he has had discuscerned with many issues in the county, and sions with County Administrator Rebecca it does take some time to review them all, said County Commissioner Todd Morgan, Bridgett about getting an agreement beon behalf of the taxpayers – many of whom tween the school system and the commisare losing up to 5 percent in salary due to sioners in writing about the issue.

“I think next year we can do a better furloughs – we owe it to them to carefully review the largest part of the county budget. job,” Martirano said.

The school budget comes in at $189.2 “I take the due diligence that is necessary,” Morgan said, adding he’s not going million, $83.8 million in local dollars, and to ever push through a process just to get it features salary step increases for teachers and administrators. completed.

Those that fail to qualify for the step Superintendent Michael Martirano emphasized, as he did near the end of increase receive an $800 stipend.

During the meeting, Martirano relast week’s meeting, that the school system met every deadline request from the vealed that he will make an announcement at the July 10 Board of Education meeting commissioners.

He said he got the numbers to them as concerning the description and duties of soon as possible, having to wait on agree- some of the school administration staff. ments from the teacher’s unions, and his staff worked through the weekend in order alexpanos@countytimes.net

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Local public schools teachers say that when the current MSA tests that students take to gauge their proficiency in subjects like math and science goes away in favor of the PARCC assessment with the new common core test scores will likely fall.

When that happens teacher evaluations will unfairly suffer, said Anna Laughlin, president of the Education Association of St. Mary’s County.

“Next year the kids will be taking a test that doesn’t match what they’re learning,” Laughlin said of the last year of the MSA. “When they take the PARCC test they’re going to be thrown into a brand new test without being allowed to assimilate.

“Test scores will drop.”

Currently 10 percent of a teacher’s evaluation is made up of how well students do on the MSA and that percentage is expected to carry over to the PARCC assessment when the school system completely switches to the common core.

“We’re doomed to have an unhappy experience” until everyone is acclimated to the test, Laughlin said. “You cannot guarantee every child will take advantage of what they’re given.

“We don’t believe student achievement

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Board of Education member Marilyn Crosby said the common core requirements for teachers to impart to their students were arduous but the common core was necessary to ensure students across the nation had access to similar classrooms learning.

“You can’t have children from other states coming in and learning something different,” Crosby said. “But it’s going to have to be phased in, you have to have time.

“Whenever you have change it’s going to be hard.”

The school system continues to operate under a 10 percent student test achievement model for teacher evaluations but it recently faced a call from the new state superintendent to make standardized tests count for 20 percent of teacher evaluations.

Since then school officials said the state has approved the 10 percent plan from the county with much of the other evaluation criteria based on county-generated benchmark tests. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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CSM Sets Tuition for Fall 2013 Tuition at the College of Southern Maryland will increase by less than 2 percent, effective for the fall 2013 semester, with residents of Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties to pay an additional $2 per credit (1.8 percent). Tuition for Maryland residents outside of the tri-county region will increase by $3 per credit and for out-of-state residents by $4 per credit. The comprehensive fee remains at 23 percent of tuition.

CSM’s budget is supported by funding from the state, the three counties of Southern Maryland, and tuition and fees. The Fiscal Year 2014 (FY14) budget of $62,090,619 reflects an overall increase of 4.27 percent over the previous year and is based on anticipated funding to be provided at the state and county levels. Of the total revenues, tuition and fees constitute 50 percent, county appropriations 28 percent and state funding 19.5 percent.

“Because of the funding support provided by the State and our County Commissioners in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s, we are able to make some major strides while keeping tuition increases modest,” said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried.

Included within the budget to enhance and provide a greater level of direct support for students are new positions including four counselors (two at the La Plata Campus, one at the Prince Frederick Campus and one at the Leonardtown Campus), a college-wide student conduct/special projects coordinator, a mentor to promote minority student success, a testing center proctor to benefit all campuses, and a veterans affairs coordinator and a business office assistant at the Leonardtown Campus, explained Gottfried. The budget also includes funds to expand course offerings, add a lacrosse program and other strategic initiatives.

In presenting the recommended budget to the CSM Board of Trustees, CSM Vice President of Financial and Administrative Services Tony Jernigan, CPA advised the college’s FY14 operating budget supports an anticipated flat enrollment and continues to fund the college’s contribution for Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB). The budget includes increased scholarship funding and the conversion of existing positions within nursing and service learning that have been funded previously by grants.

“CSM continues to be well-positioned to provide outstanding services to our students and patrons,” said Gottfried. “Students can attend CSM, receive an excellent education and earn a degree, then transfer to complete their bachelor’s degree. CSM’s growing number of articulations at many of the state’s universities and colleges means that our transfer students can stay on track and be successful doing so at a much more manageable cost for their baccalaureate degrees.”

CSM’s tuition and fees may be paid over a fourmonth period through CSM’s Tuition Payment Plan which is available to students enrolled with six or more credits. Since the plan is not a loan program, there is no debt, no credit search and no interest or finance charge assessed on the unpaid balance. The cost is a $50 per semester non-refundable enrollment fee.

The college also offers an online program that helps students to easily identify and apply for potential scholarships. The CSM Scholarship Finder is a quick, easy and free service that helps Southern Maryland students match their backgrounds and financial needs to dozens of local scholarships in a wide variety of academic programs.

For information on the payment plan, contact the Bursar’s Office at 301-934-7712 or 301-870-2309, 240-725-5499 or 443-550-6199, ext. 7712 or visit http:// www.csmd.edu/Bursar/Tuition/paymentplan.htm. To use CSM’s Scholarship Finder visit http://www.csmd. edu/Financial/. For information on scholarships and financial aid assistance at CSM, call 301-934-7531 or 301870-2309, 240-725-5499 or 443-550-6199, Ext. 7531.

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An Open Letter of Thanks My most sincere thanks to all who helped make our 2013 AARP Tax-Aide program so very successful. Our IRS/AARP certified tax counselors provided free tax preparation for more than 700 lowto moderate-income taxpayers, saving more than $150,000 in preparation fees.

None of this would be possible without a lot of help along the way and I’d like to thank: The Church of the Ascension, Lexington Park, for again providing facilities for our training classes. We certified 19 tax counselors this year, enabling us to staff 5 sites throughout the County.

Pastor Moore and the Callaway Baptist Church for their continued support and the use of their facilities. The Callaway Baptist Church has been the primary site for our program for more than 21 years; we couldn’t do it without you folks.

The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services and the site coordinators who worked with us to find space and time for us to provide tax preparation services in the three senior activity centers this year.

The McKay family for once more providing office space in the McKay’s Shopping Center

By Doug Fogwell

on Great Mills Road. This made it possible for us to offer evening and weekend services and greatly increased the number of taxpayers we were able to help.

Our volunteer tax counselors, an outstanding group of highly skilled individuals dedicated to doing the very best for the taxpayers they serve: Marilyn Grace, Bob Stammerjohn, Leila Detwiler, Pat Hall, Beth Mattingly, Bob Hall, Deborah Johnstone, Jess Davis, Glenn Weder, Bruce Maynard, Gail Underwood, Li Lin Rosales, Thao Nguyen, Sun Courtright, Louie Pectol, Dick Bushway, Mary Martin, and Petra Wilkes.

And most of all, the taxpayers who trusted us to do their taxes. You are our reason for being.

Come again next year.

Dana Davis AARP TaxAide Program St. Mary’s County District Coordinator 23293 By the Mill Road California MD 20619 301-863-2561 djdavis@md.metrocast.net

Maryland Tax Increases On July 1, Marylanders will begin noticing their wallets getting a little lighter, as we witness the implementation of a Stormwater Utility Fee aka "rain tax" and increases in the toll tax and gas tax.

We are witnessing tax increases at an alarming rate under the O'Malley administration and if the oneparty rule in Maryland has its way, we will continue to see more of the same "tax and spend" mentality.

We are experiencing a spending problem in our state stemming from a lack of leadership; not a revenue problem. Continually, the burden is placed on the backs of hard-working Marylanders.

The state's 10 most populated counties will implement a "rain tax" as required by state law. The revenue, we are assured, will be used to fund watershed protection and restoration programs designed to prevent pollutants from entering the Chesapeake Bay. This "unfunded mandate" is a result of another "unfunded mandate" from the federal government.

Are you interested in more mandates?

It is important that we not forget that O'Malley admitted during a televised interview that he had

raided the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund to pay for unrelated transportation projects, ensuring our tax payers that he had replaced those funds with IOU's.

O'Malley claims the transportation fund is running out of money and the revenue generated by the gas tax increase is necessary to pay for billions in future projects. Current tax on a gallon of gas is 23.5 cents; increasing by almost 16% July 1.

By 2018, Marylanders could see a 90% increase in the state gas tax.

It is important to note that according to the Tax Foundation's analysis, as of January 2013, Maryland's gas tax was the 29th highest among the 50 states and upon full implementation of this new gas tax increase, Maryland will rank among the 10 highest.

We can no longer afford the "tax and spend" mentality that currently exists in Annapolis. We must work together toward a pro-growth economy focused on bringing good-paying jobs back to our state and by putting forth a comprehensive tax relief package; by protecting the middle-class from unnecessary and high taxes; and by getting our spending under control.

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Why Security Personnel Deserve the Officer Moniker Despite the gravity of what security personnel potentially face each and every day, popular culture delights in depicting them in a comical light. Reality shows and films provide light-hearted fun and entertainment, but in no way personify the real world of security officers on the job. Our nation honors our military, police, firefighters and emergency service workers, but often stops short when it comes to respecting security officers.

Addressing negative stereotypes and working to change perception is important. This is why I shudder when security personnel are labeled as “guards.” The word “guard” does not convey the level of respect, professionalism and training necessitated of today’s security professionals.

Abandoning verbiage that highlights the use of the word “guard” moves the entire security industry forward and reinforces the important reality that security officers protect people, property and assets and deserve our appreciation and respect.

The Freedonia Group reports that the “demand for security officer and patrol services is forecast to rise at an annual rate of 4.6 percent through 2014 to $25.0 billion and the number of officers employed by private security firms is expected to increase 2.6 percent per year to 740,000 in 2014.”

The rapid rise of this sector demands a dramatic shift in public perception about this critically important job. As the security officer sector is growing rapidly, the need for our country’s officers to be comprehensively trained and respected is vital.

These hard-working, highly trained men and women are our country’s first responders who have a wide range of skills – from the sensitivity to deal with lost children to the ability to respond to and effectively address criminal activity. Security officers are often put in high-risk situations as they confront and detain criminals engaged in theft, trespassing, gang activity and every other manner of unlawful behavior that occurs where many people congregate on a daily basis.

Real world security officers work in partnership with local law enforcement with some security officers having previously served in law enforcement and the military. Hiring military personnel is an important part of my company’s strategy. We are proud to partner with military organizations to put these heroes to work resulting in highly talented and accomplished employees serving clients and the public.

State-of-the-art training is crucial in keeping the flourishing physical security workforce ready and able to take on the daily challenges they face. Nowhere is technology’s power more visibly demonstrated than with training which educates, empowers and connects the vital security officer sector. Our post 9/11 officers use advanced integrated security solutions based on trace detection equipment and X-ray screening systems. These systems, managed by trained security officers, help safeguard the public; protecting buildings and transportation systems, and screening everything from a ticket to a truck.

Customers, employees and visitors are comforted by seeing security personnel on the job. Keeping Americans safe and secure during volatile economic times requires a partnership between security providers, and the communities and commercial institutions that they serve.

The next time your path crosses with a security officer, consider thanking him or her for keeping your environment safer and more secure.

While Hollywood will likely continue to paint security officers as comedic and inept caricatures with delusions of grandeur, most “real world” people find comfort and satisfaction in knowing that trained security professionals are on the job and watching out for their safety. Protecting our lives and our welfare, security officers deserve our respect and the officer moniker.

Douglas W. Fogwell is Senior Vice President, Marketing Sales Services for AlliedBarton Security Services, www.alliedbarton.com <http:// www.alliedbarton.com/> , the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel to many industries including commercial real estate, higher education, healthcare, residential communities, chemical/ petrochemical, government, manufacturing and distribution, financial institutions, and shopping centers.

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Narcotics enforcement officers and emergency medical responders are increasingly called upon to deal with drug overdoses from heroin consumption, says the county’s lead drug interdiction officer, Capt. Daniel Alioto, and he expects to see more overdoses as the popularity of the drug increases.

“Essentially what you’re seeing is the transition from [prescription narcotic] pills to heroin,” said Alioto of the sheriff’s office vice/narcotics unit. “It’s the natural progression of narcotics.”

Prescription narcotics are synthetic opiates that have risen in price on the streets; when users want a stronger high they gravitate to heroin, which is much cheaper in greater quantities, Alioto said.

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Heroin alone has been responsible for three fatal overdoses this year so far, Alioto said.

Though when heroin use first started to rise in the county last year overdose deaths were a once-a-month occurrence but Alioto said fatalities occur about once every 10 weeks.

Despite the recent abatement in overdoses, the problem persists, he said.

“Five years ago if you had told someone in the rescue squads they’d be dealing with heroin overdoses they’d probably have said maybe not, but now…,” Alioto said. “Though it’s not an everyday occurrence, it’s much more frequent now.”

Overdoses, fatal or otherwise, occur because addicts familiar with pill use have little knowledge of how to measure heroin in quantities that won’t drastically harm them.

“It’s easier to overdose on something you’re not familiar with,” Alioto said. “If you’re trying to eyeball something in a spoon you’re going to be in trouble.”

But the public’s perception of prescription narcotic abuse may be changing, Alioto said, as evidenced by greater hauls of pills turned in at the sheriff’s office for disposal.

The office maintains a prescription pill box for residents to dump their unwanted medications; when it first began officers had to clean it out once a month.

Now, Alioto said, officers have to clean it out two or three times a month.

“Last week we pulled out 10,000 pills out of that box,” Alioto said.

“About 70 percent of it was prescription medication.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

Missing Man’s Body Found On Thursday, June 20, a missing person was reported to the Maryland State Police. Selvin A. Vasquez, age 22, from Alexandria, Virginia was fishing and swim-

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ming in the area of Myrtle Point Park after park hours with friends. Vasquez was last seen in the Patuxent River by his fishing party but could not be located when they were ready to leave. The fishing party attempted to find their Vasquez but were unsuccessful. State Police requested assistance from BCI detectives to locate the missing person. BCI coordinated its investigation with Natural Resources Police and Maryland State Police Helicopter “Trooper 7” in an attempt to locate the victim. Initial attempts to locate the victim were unsuccessful. Police continued attempts to locate the victim throughout the weekend.

On Sunday, June 23, the missing person was located deceased in the Patuxent

River by fisherman. The remains were recovered by Natural Resources Police and transported to land. The remains were transported to medical examiner’s office for autopsy. BCI investigators are continuing the investigation into the cause and manner of the victim’s death. During the preliminary investigation detectives located no evidence to indicate the death was suspicious in nature. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact TFC Michael Parker of the Bureau of Criminal Investigations at (301) 475-4200 x 1996 with any additional information regarding the case. Please direct any media inquiries to Lt. David Yingling at (301) 475-4200 x 9025.

BCI Uncovers Burglary Suspects The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

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On June 20, 2013 at 8:54 a.m. Patrol units responded to a private residence in Drayden for the report of a burglary.

Upon arrival it was discovered unknown culprits had Kenney Alvarado Johnson pried open the rear door of the residence and five guns had been stolen. BCI was requested and responded to assume the investigation.

During the investigation three suspects were identified and multiple searches were conducted in the area where the suspects resided resulting in the recovery of the stolen firearms. Two suspects were taken into custody during search’s of residences, Andrew T. Kenney, age 26 and John W. Alvarado, age 35, both of Lexington Park, Maryland.

Detectives later located and arrested Devon C. Johnson, age 28, at a residence in Lexington Park. All three were transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center, charged with First Degree Burglary, Theft $1,000 - $10,000 and Malicious Destruction of Property under $500. Johnson was placed on a $35,000 bond. Kenney and Alvarado are pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.

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The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

2nd Degree Assault and Disorderly Conduct

On June 19, at approximately 2258 hrs, Deputy Jason Kerns was conducting a neighborhood check in the area of Bristol Ave, Lexington Park, Maryland. Deputy Kerns observed Lester Dyson Wayne Dyson Jr., 39, of Lexington Park, Maryland, engaged in an argument with the victim. Deputy Kerns observed Dyson shove the victim and then grab the victim by her hair. Deputy Kerns intervened stopping the assault and arrested Dyson. Dyson once arrested continued to yell and act disorderly drawing neighbors out of their residences. Dyson was charged with 2nd Degree Assault and Disorderly Conduct.

Theft less $100

On June 20, Deputies responded to Kohl’s department store in Lexington Park, Maryland, for a theft. Investigation revealed Lawrence Michael Ford Jr., 21, of Lexington Park, Maryland, removed merchandise from the store, passed all points of sale failing to pay for the merchandise and left the property in a green vehicle. Cpl. W. Ray located the vehicle on Chancellors Run Road and Military Lane in Lexington Park, Maryland. Cpl Ray identified Ford and recovered the stolen merchandise belonging to Kohl’s Department Store. Ford was charged on a Maryland Criminal Citation for Theft less than $100.

2nd Degree Assault and Warrant Service

On June 20, Deputies responded to a residence on Rogers Drive in Lexington Park, Maryland, for an assault in progress.

Investigation revealed Michael Anitron Morsell, 25, of Indian Head, Maryland,

was involved in an argument with the victim over a cell phone. The argument escalated to a physical assault when Morsell punched the victim in her face causing injury. DurMorsell ing the investigation it was learned Morsell had an outstanding Bench Warrant through the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Morsell was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Assault and served with the outstanding Bench Warrant for 2nd Degree Assault. Deputy T. Shomper was the arresting Officer.

1st Degree Assault and 2nd Degree Assault

On June 20, Deputy J. Krum investigated an assault that occurred at a residence on Pegg Lane, in Lexington Park, Maryland.

Investigation revealed, the victim responded to Freeman the residence to retrieve personal items. Janus Scott Freeman, 49, of Lexington Park, Maryland, and the victim engaged in an argument, resulting in Freeman pointing a gun at the victim and threatening to cause her bodily harm. The victim was able to flee the residence unharmed and contact Law Enforcement. Deputy Krum arrested and charged Freeman with 1st and 2nd Degree Assault.

Theft less $100

On June 20, Deputy J. Lloyd responded to Wal mart, in California, Maryland, for the report of a shoplifter in custody.

Investigation revealed Kristina Catherine McHenry, 23, of Lusby, Maryland, removed merchandise from the store and passed all points of sale without paying for the mercha ndise.

30th Annual National Night Out The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce again this year, our annual participation in National Night Out, August 6, 2013. Sheriff Timothy Cameron and Cpl. Angela Delozier, welcome back last year’s participating communities and encourage Communities, Businesses, and Civic Groups who have not participated in years past, to celebrate National Night Out with us.

National Night Out brings neighbors together, educates, empowers community members, and sends the message to criminals, that your community is organized, educated, and is taking a stand against crime.

If you are interested in learning more about National Night Out please contact: Cpl. Angela Delozier at 301-475-4200 ext. 9094 or email: angela. delozier@stmarysmd.com

McHenry was charged with Theft less $100 on a Maryland Criminal Citation.

Theft less $1000

On June 21, Deputy K. Flerlage responded to Wal mart, in California, Maryland for the report of a shoplifter in McCarthy custody.

Investigation revealed Zachary Joseph McCarthy, 24, of Great Mills, Maryland, removed merchandise from the store, passing all points of sale without paying for the merchandise.

McHenry was arrested and charged with Theft less $1000.

2nd Degree Assault

On June 22, Deputies responded to a residence on Ryan Way, Leonardtown, Maryland, for the report of an assault.

Investigation revealed Brittany MaBowen rie Bowen, 23, of Leonardtown, Maryland, was involved in an argument with the victim over an earlier incident involving the response of Sheriff’s Deputies. During the initial response, Deputies found no crime had been committed and the situation was de-escalated.

At approximately, 1200 hrs., the argument was rekindled and escalated to a physical assault when Bowen grabbed the phone the victim was using, scratching the victim’s neck causing injury. Bowen was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Assault. DFC. M. Rogers was the arresting Officer.

Theft less Intoxication

$100

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Public

On June 21, Deputies responded to the Food Lion parking lot in Charlotte Hall, Maryland, to check the welfare of a

subject stumbling close to the roadway.

Deputy B. Gaskill made contact with Hunter Alexander Flori Black, 23, of La Plata, Maryland, who exhibited signs of intoxication. Additionally, Black was found to be in possession of several food products. These items were found to be the property of Food Lion and were not paid for by Black. Black was arrested and charged with Theft less $100 and Public Intoxication. Deputy Gaskill was the arresting Officer.

Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Paraphernalia

On June 22, Deputies responded to the area of Jettison Drive and Goose Neck Drive in Lexington Park, Maryland, for the report of shots fired.

Upon the arrival of Lastinger Deputies, they located a black Chevrolet Corvette, with two subjects inside. Deputies made contact with the occupants, Dijon Matinique Matthews, 22, of Lusby Maryland, and Troy Gregory LastMatthews inger, 18, of Lusby, Maryland. When Lastinger opened the vehicle door an odor of burnt marijuana emanated from the vehicle. Investigation revealed a partially smoked cigarette containing suspected marijuana and CDS paraphernalia containing suspected marijuana residue.

Both Matthews and Lastinger were arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of CDS Paraphernalia.

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Revitalization Process of Lexington Park to Expand

By Alex Panos Staff Writer The plan to restore and revitalize the Lexington Park area will soon be proposed to include a broader spectrum of the area, according to Robin Finnacom, director of St. Mary’s County Community Development Corporation.

A new plan will be submitted to the St. Mary’s County commissioners in July that addresses sections of Great Mills Road and Route 235 separately – the original plan was designed to only resolve issues in downtown Lexington Park.

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The plan looks primarily at how to improve capital infrastructure and create new facilities, while also changing the perception and reality of crime.

It also introduces new incentives to the county commissioners to incorporate, Finnacom hopes it will spark private investment in the area.

Finnacom has been working on the project since 2000, and says commercial revitalization has to be built overtime.

For example, the plan to reconstruct FRD Boulevard has been in the works since 1995, but just recently received the necessary funding to be executed.

For every two steps forward, she explained, it seems as if there is one step taken back – the latest example being Naval Air Station Patuxent River changing their hours of operation at Gate Two after receiving more advanced facilities at Gate One. As a result, the change will have a negative economic impact on the Great Mills corridor, she said, because not nearly as many people will be utilizing the restaurants and services in Lexington Park.

Mark Pinekenstein, Chairman of the Lexington Park Business and Community Association, says along with the navy base closing Gate Two, Route 235 building up could hurt the local businesses in Lexington Park.

“Most traffic goes north and we don’t get to take advantage of it,” Pinekenstein said.

Finnacom added, it will be crucial to the area to get the navy base to reconsider closing Gate 2 for the majority of the day.

Restrictions also limit the ability to develop certain areas in Lexington Park, according to Pinekenstein.

He said local businesses do not have the resources of major corporations, so they will start on a small scale and pull together as they endure some of the changes.

Finnacom plans to use the path Leonardtown took to revitalization, which took over two and a half decades to complete, as a guideline for growth.

Pinekenstein has been encouraged by a few accomplishments that have already taken place in Lexington Park, including the Health Enterprise Zone designation and the sheriff’s station that is coming to the area soon.

He hopes the image of Lexington Park continues to improve by lowering crime and hosting more community events such as the annual Pride in the Park Parade.

According to Finnacom, Cherry Cove Land Development has already made the first significant private investment in the area.

Brian Norris, CEO of Cherry Cove, said the proximity to Naval Air Station Patuxent River and availability to water and sewage systems lead him to believe there is a great deal of upside on Great Mills Road.

When Chancellors Run Road increased to a four-lane road was another significant indication the area had promise, he said.

“There’s just a number of things that led us to believe [in the area],” said Norris, adding Cherry Cove made the investment in February of 2012.

Norris has been encouraged by the community connection and participation to bring life back into the community,

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from the county commissioners commitment to support the new police station in Great Mills, to state support for landscaping.

“Everybody is starting to get it,” Norris said.

Finnacom said creating a positive image for Lexington Park has been a “challenging, yet rewarding” process.

“What he’s [Norris] doing is exactly what we had hoped,” Finnacom said of the efforts to revitalize Lexington Park.

“Trigger private investment.”

She takes a great deal of pride in restoring an area people had turned their back on.

A St. Mary’s County native, Finnacom grew up in Tall Timbers and her father owned a few businesses in Lexington Park and Leonardtown.

She attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and earned dual degrees, in Social Work and American Studies, but soon discovered she wanted to make changes to the community on a larger level than she could with a one-onone career as a social worker.

“I was much more interested in in-

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troducing change at the community level,” Finnacom said.

She returned to St. Mary’s, years later in 1993 after spending time as a community organizer, to become the Economic Development Specialist for TriCounty Council of Southern Maryland.

From there she worked closely with the community’s response to the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), and says the decisions of the 90s are what fueled growth and created jobs throughout St. Mary’s County.

She was appointed Director of the Lexington Park Plan in 2000, and has been working to develop St. Mary’s County community since – eventually becoming Executive Director of community development.

Earlier this month, she was awarded the annual St. Mary’s County Public Servant Award for her efforts to revitalize the community.

“I am eternally grateful to all of the partners I have and continue to work with.

I accept this award on their behalf and am humbled by this recognition,” Finnacom said in a press release. alexpanos@countytimes.net

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LOCAL FIREWORKS LISTINGS Saturday, June 29 • Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department 24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood On Route 235 just north of the Leonardtown-Hollywood Rd (Rt 245) intersection Independence Day celebration featuring entertainment provided by R&R Train. Carnival rides and games starting at 5pm, food available for purchase. Fireworks begin at dusk.

Parking is $5, no coolers or pets allowed. 301373-2900. Hollywood VFD Web site: www. hvfd7.com.

• Golden Beach Independence Day Parade and Fireworks

Wednesday, July 3 • Chesapeake Beach Fireworks Chesapeake Beach Waterfront, Dusk Join us along the waterfront to watch the annual patriotic fireworks display over the Chesapeake Bay. This event is free to the public. Arrive early for easy parking. Enjoy the Chesapeake Beach Water Park (fee), the beaches (fee) and local restaurants and cafes.

For more information, visit www.chesapeakebeach.md.us.

• Potomac Speedway Fireworks Show

Thursday, July 4 • Fireworks Cruise 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons, 8 p.m.

Come aboard for the best view in town and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Adults $37 Pre-registration required 410-326-2042 ext. 41 • Solomons to Celebrate America with Annual Fireworks Solomons Business Association, 9:30 p.m.

Get out the red, white and blue and get ready to celebrate the Nation’s birthday during Solomons, Maryland’s annual Fireworks this 4th of July. Continuing its annual tradition, the Solomons Business Association (SBA) will host the annual Solomons fireworks display, beginning at dusk.

“Visitors can enjoy a full day of fun capped off with our always spectacular fireworks display,” said SBA President Lisa Batchelor Frailey of Sail Solomons. “The annual Fireworks event is one of the signature occasions for our community and visitors to experience the hospitality and fun that Solomons has to offer.”

In addition to the evening fireworks display, Frailey invited visitors to enjoy the Island throughout the day, including a boat parade and other family-friendly activities being offered by individuals and businesses. “Visitors can watch as boats decorated gloriously for the 4th and crews showing off their patriotic colors, parade around the Island. They will launch at noon from the pier off Holiday Inn Solomons and can be viewed from many waterfront locations as the boats proceed past the Chesapeake Biological Lab and continue to the gazebo,” she said.

The Chesapeake Biological Laboratory is planning an afternoon of family activities, from hands-on science to fishing games, na-

ture crafts and more.

At dusk, or approximately 9:15 p.m., the fireworks will be shot from a barge in the Patuxent River off historic Solomons Island and can be viewed from the Riverwalk. If weather factors force a last-minute delay or postponement in order to maintain the safety of the crew and spectators, the fireworks will take place on Friday, July 5.

“Presenting the fireworks is one of our major events on Solomons, and our signature events throughout the year help fund the display,” Frailey said. “Fireworks contributions from the public are gratefully accepted since every little bit helps to keep the fireworks display alive.” In addition to SBA, this year’s fireworks are sponsored by the Calvert County Commissioners and by Dominion Cove Point LNG, PNC Bank, Tiki Bar VIPs, Solomons United Methodist Church, Holiday Inn Solomons, Windward Harbour at Solomons, Solomons Boat Ramp and Sail Solomons. To be sponsor, visit solomonsmaryland.com/solomons-4th-of-july.html#Sponsors.

Producing and launching the 2013 SBA July 4th Fireworks show are Digital Lightning and Ward’s Marine Construction. The Saint John Youth Center is providing a volunteer clean-up crew and Holiday Inn Select is providing breakfast for the crew, Frailey said.

Parking will be available at Glascock Field across from the Calvert Marine Museum, at the museum, in the public lots behind Our Lady Star of the Sea and the Solomons Medical Center.

Parking at Glascock Field is $10, with proceeds to support the fireworks and SYB Optimists. Vehicular traffic on the island will be restricted, and parking will be directed to designated areas only.

For information on the fireworks and other activities in Solomons, visit www.solomonsmaryland.com/solomons-4th-of-july.html.

Friday, July 5 • St. Mary’s College River Concert Series Near the Townhouse Green Residences College Drive, St. Mary’s City A Star Spangled Night with a Musical Tribute to the Sea featuring vocalist Jennifer Page. Enjoy fireworks to the patriotic music of John Phillip Sousa. River Concert Series Web site: riverconcertseries.org

Saturday, July 4 • Dennis Point Marina 46555 Dennis Point Way, Drayden, MD The return of Fireworks to Dennis Point has been a great success and we look forward to doing it again for the 2013 season. This year the fireworks will be held at Dennis Point Saturday, July 6th. Make your reservations early, we expect large crowds this year. There will be events all day starting with the annual golf cart parade. Rick’s Riverside Restaurant will be open all day. Rick has special plans which include restaurant specials, outside deck specials, vendors serving a variety of dishes along the waterfront and activities all day. Come early and enjoy Independence Day at Dennis Point. Thank you for being a part of the new Dennis Point Marina & Campground.

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Southern Maryland’s Treasure Trove

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer You have to pay attention at an auction. The auctioneer talks fast and several lots can go by in minutes. Other lots can be up for bid for a few minutes as bidders try to top each other and take home the prize.

Chesapeake Marketplace and Auction House offers a little bit of everything – a weekly time to meet with friends, get good food and find deals on household items and knickknacks, according to coowner Larry Forman. It is the only auction house of its kind in Southern Maryland, he said.

Forman and his wife, Kay Forman, opened the marketplace and auction house on June 21, 1992.

Participating in auctions is simple.

Come to the auction, pick up a bidder’s number and try to top offers from other bidders. The popularity of an item determines how much it will go for. Prince Frederick resident Karen Weimert once purchased a rug for $40 that was later appraised for $1,000.

The June 21 auction was Weimert’s first in seven years. She used to attend regularly with her mother and decided to go again after her father in law told her about the Chesapeake Auction House.

Bidder cards are free. Refreshments are prepared and sold by Dream Weaver Cafe and Catering. Auctions generally

last between four and five hours, Forman said.

Lots can be sold individually or as package deals with other items. Box lots are grouped together and sold as a package deal. Participants can come in before the auction to browse weekly offerings, but cannot move items from one box lot to another, Forman said.

The auction attracts bidders from all over. Prince Georges county resident Julie Czechanski began attending auctions a couple of months ago, after an auction house in Waysons Corner closed. She takes old objects and makes them new again, sometimes reupholstering and refinishing furniture or repurposing things for re-sale, something she has been doing for seven years.

Ken Ulin, co-owner of New To You Antiques in Charlotte Hall, does something similar. He and his wife fist attended Chesapeake auction a year ago and have come every week since to find merchandise for the store.

The auction house itself is repurposed. It was once H.B. Trueman Lumber, Co. The Formans had the idea to make it an auction house and market place “out of a desperate move to salvage the remains of a slowly dissolving family lumberyard,” according to information provided by Forman.

Auctions are held most Fridays at 6 p.m. Other auctions are held Saturdays and Sundays, and special holiday auctions are held on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. In total, they hold 70 auctions per year, Forman said.

All major credit cards, checks and cash are accepted to pay for winning bids. There is a 13 percent buyer's premium on all purchases, with a discount of 3 percent for cash and good checks.

Forman sees several repeat customers every week. Some

Chesapeake Marketplace and Auction House co-owner, Larry Forman.

come for specific events, such as the grocery auction, while others show up every Friday.

Larry and Carol Knox have been coming to the actions every week for 21 years.

“You never know what you’ll see,” Larry Knox said.

Carol Knox enjoys browsing weekly offerings, a range of antiques to modern items, and meeting up with friends she made at the auction house.

The auction has a social aspect for Lusby resident Rob Brinlee, who started attending auctions two years ago. He works from home, so, for him, coming to the auction is as much a social activity as

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going out for drinks after work and meeting friends at the bowling alley.

“It’s like a garage sale,” said Lusby resident Rob Brinlee. “You never know what you’re going to find.”

Repeat customers are an important part of the business, said manager and bookkeeper Joan Letz.

“Once a person comes, they get hooked and they always come back,” she said.

The auction house features a variety of auctions, including antiques and collectibles, handyman and tools, estates, nursery stock, firearms, coins, holiday themes and groceries. Electronics are guaranteed to be in working order, or

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We are having an all day family picnic starting @ 11am until 9 pm (Rain day Friday July 5th) In addition to the Auction House, Chesapeake Marketplace also rents out 100 spaces for consignment sales.

sold as-is. Forman doesn’t sell merchandise as spare-parts, though once somebody has purchased an item it is theirs to do with what they will. Items sold with a guarantee can be returned to the auction house if they do not work.

The auction house sells items on consignment, with 99 percent of goods coming from community members trying to get rid of unwanted possessions.

Consignments are accepted on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. The auction is currently accepting consignments for a future firearms sale.

In addition to weekly auctions, the marketplace has 100 spaces to rent for consignment sales. Individuals can use just one or rent multiple spaces. Smaller spaces are available in the main building and larger ones by the auction house. Individuals selling items on consignment receive all proceeds minus the price of rent.

There will be no June 28 auction as Chesapeake Marketplace prepares for the annual Independence Day Holiday Antique and Collectible Auction starting at 9 a.m. on July 4. Items up for bid at the holiday auction include a 12-foot aluminum boat with trailer and titles, an antique sewing machine, a jukebox, a slot machine and an assortment of antique lamps, furniture

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“There’s really nothing we won’t sell,” Forman said.

In the future, Forman is planning improvements to the auction house. He hasn’t committed to any plans yet, but he is considering air conditioning in the auction house and developing the outdoor auction venue.

For more information, or to see items at upcoming auctions, visit www.chesapeakemarketplace.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Fenwick Street Used Books and Music Book signing with Alex Aanderud, keynote speaker and author, recently selected to be featured in the highly successful book series, Mastering the Art of Success.

Good Earth Natural Foods Whitney features her famous, healthy and tasty organic fruit smoothies! Stop by for a free sample.

Kevin’s Korner Cafe Is in patriotic spirit with festive decor and an all-you-can-eat snow crab leg special: $34.99/pp, Soft shell and hard shell crabs are in season and on the menu! Other seafood specials available.

“UPTOWN” Craft Guild Shop Featured, unique and handmade patriotic and souvenir decor and gift items.

Leonardtown Arts Center Meet the artists that bring a funky flavor to town mixing unusual materials with innovative design work.

North End Gallery First Friday Reception and gallery show “Time and Tide”.

Oga’s Asian Cuisine Download a Carry Out Coupon for $5 off a $30 Carry Out Order, valid on First Friday only. www.leonardtownfirstfridays.com Opal Fine Art First Friday Reception to celebrate red, white and an evening of original art and blues.

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Boaters are Reminded to Always ‘Wear It!’ Before HighBoating Traffic July 4th Holiday This July 4th holiday, thousands of people will enjoy boating. But, with approximately 500 people drowning each year from recreational boating accidents, the North American Safe Boating Campaign [http://www.safeboatingcampaign.com/] reminds boaters of the importance of boating safety during this highboating traffic holiday.

“For some people, July 4th celebrations may be the only time they get on a boat the entire summer,” said Virgil Chambers, executive director of the National Safe Boating Council, a lead organization for the campaign. “Whether you’re an experienced or new boater, always boat responsibly and wear a life jacket.”

The campaign – simply known as “Wear It!” – encourages boaters to take the Boating Safety Pledge before July 4th. The pledge allows boaters to share with others their dedication to boating safety and wearing a life jacket every time they are on the water. Boaters can sign and share the pledge via Facebook and Twitter by visiting www.safeboatingcampaign.com/camp-pledge.htm.

Also, the campaign is looking for personal boating stories with a boating safety message through Labor Day weekend. Whether silly or serious, the best story will win a prize pack with a free life jacket. Boaters can submit stories online at http://www.safeboatingcampaign.com/camp-share.htm.

Doug Ramey of Ontario, Canada, a previous contest winner, shared the story of the day he and his wife were stopped at a safety check while boating on Lake Muskoka. They passed with 100 percent compliance and both were wearing life jackets.

“Wearing a life jacket shouldn’t ever be an option,” said Ramey. “In my opinion, no one is too cool or too strong of a swimmer to excuse themselves from wearing a life jacket. A life jacket is one of the easiest ways you can save your life in case of emergency.”

The bulky orange-style life jacket is a thing of the past. Today’s life jackets offer comfort, style and flexibility. Some life jackets use inflatable technologies, and many inflate automatically when immersed in water.

The North American Safe Boating Campaign is produced under a grant from the Sports Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. It unites the efforts of a wide variety of boating safety advocates, including the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, Canadian Safe Boating Council and many members of the National Safe Boating Council.

Follow the campaign on Twitter at twitter. com/boatingcampaign and Like at facebook. com/SafeBoatCampaign.

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By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer When Janelle Baliko was diagnosed as having Crohn’s Disease at 12 years old, coming to terms with the ramifications of the illness – both mental and physical – were a challenge.

“I always felt I was different,” Baliko said when asked to remember life as a child. She recalled having to take high doses of steroids, making her face puff up and her appetite increase. The medication, she said, played with her mind as well.

In high school, she did not want to tell anyone about her Crohn’s because “it was just too hard.”

“I didn’t want to test how students were going to react,” she said.

Having Crohn’s had an impact on her school social life as well. Baliko remembered having to sit on the bench and watch as her field hockey team won the state championship her senior year because she wasn’t well enough to play.

As she got older, Baliko began to recognize Crohn’s as just another part of her life, and has learned to adjust herself but not let the disease stop her from living. In 2003, Baliko ’s brother helped “cure” her of her fear of heights by taking her skydiving for the first time. While the experience did not rid her of her fear, the excitement and followed exhaustion did spark an interest in her.

In 2004, Baliko “had an itch to go again,” in Arizona, and in the process, with support from total strangers, raised $4,000 for a local charity. While she could not participate in that jump due to an upcoming surgery, she did coordinate the event and raised a lot of awareness.

In 2005, Baliko’s “itch” was satisfied and with the help of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) the event was held in eight different cities. “There are a lot of things that I haven’t been able to do because of my illness, so when I’m healthy, I like to push myself,” Baliko said in justification for her skydiving episodes.

In July of this year, Baliko, along with her cousin Daniel Jette of New Hampshire, will be kayaking through the Connecticut River – 234 miles. Because this is the healthiest Baliko has been in the past five years, she wanted to try something new. While she has only been kayaking since spring of 2012, with Jette’s encouragement, Baliko will accompany him for roughly 100 miles of the journey.

Jette and his family have been kayaking for about five years, and he decided to take Baliko with him on this run because, “she’s up to most anything.” Jette and a friend will begin kayaking in New Hampshire at “the first place the river is navigational by boat”. Baliko will join them on day six of the trip, in Massachusetts, and from there, the trio will be traveling about 20 miles and approximately eight hours per day, stopping at various campgrounds along the river to pass the nights.

While the goal is to make it down the river in 11 days, Jette insisted that “the main goal is safety,” and he will do his best to take care of the people he has been charged with taking down the river.

Baliko ’s goal in this and other various things she may do in the future is to allow the disease to become more socially acceptable. “I want to be able to get people talking, but it’s hard,” she said. She wants to make Crohn’s a more mainstream and widely known disease.

So far, she has raised $6,500 in preparation for her kayaking adventure for the CCFA. “The support we’ve received from strangers is amazing, just amazing,” she said. To donate or find out more information about Crohn’s, visit www.stayclassy.org/ kayakct news@countytimes.net

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Congressional Testimony Shows F-35 Weaknesses

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The most recent report on the building and acquisition process for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter points out more bad news when it comes to costs and risks in the project.

Prior reports to Congress showed that the program had realized some cost savings and better management practices through the building process but the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) Director of Acquisition and Sourcing Management Michael Sullivan told a Senate subcommittee that substantial risks continue to dog the program.

“Going forward, the F-35 program still faces considerable challenges and risks,” Sullivan’s report showed. “With more austere budgets looming, F-35 acquisition funding requirements average $12.6 million annually through 2037.

“Once fielded, the projected costs of sustaining the F-35 fleet have been deemed unaffordable

by DOD officials; efforts to reduce these costs are underway.”

The total cost of the F-35 project is about $400 billion, according to the GAO, with nearly 2,500 units to be delivered to the military by 2037.

The prime contractor for the aircraft is Lockheed-Martin.

“In addition the program faces challenges with software development and continues to incur substantial costs for rework to fix deficiencies discovered during testing,” the report stated.

The report estimates that continued changes will only increase costs.

One of the key aspects of the fighter’s supposed combat superiority will be its advanced avionics and computer systems, but the report showed that the contractor was having difficulties on the computer front at the most basic level.

“Our report found that over time, F-35 software requirements have grown in size and complexity and the contractor has taken more time and effort than expected to write computer code, integrate it on aircraft and subsystems, conduct lab and flight tests to verify it works and to correct defects found in testing.”

The report states that about 12 percent of the mission-critical software has passed evaluations, which is an improvement over just four percent a year ago. guyleonard@countytimes.net

F-35 Night Flights Commencing Soon

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Joint Strike Fighter program will begin evening and night time flights next month that are set to last until the middle of August, according to information from Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

The F-35 Lighting II, as it as also known, has long been a source of concern because of the power of its STOVL (short take off and vertical landing) engine that generates considerable noise.

According to Victor Chen, the public information officer for the F-35 program, the flights will take place close to the airfield where the takeoffs and landings will occur.

The flights will be made up of multiple touchand-go sorties that will last about five minutes each.

Chen said the main purpose of the test flights

will be to ascertain the jet’s capabilities on land and at night before going to testing at sea later this year.

“The testing here at Patuxent River is important to ensure we deliver an aircraft to the fleet operable around the clock,” Chen said.

The public is likely to notice the flights mostly because of the low speed and hovering during flight that the jets will test, Chen said, since they will be doing it with a high level of power from the aircraft.

This will better simulate operations while at sea, he said.

The operations will be held during afternoons as well as during the evenings and at nighttime, Chen said, but the latest they are expected to run will be 11:30 p.m. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Noise Advisory for July 3 through August 11 Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating night-time testing events are scheduled to take place in the afternoons and evenings between July 3 and Aug. 11, 2013.

Test events are scheduled to conclude by 11:30 p.m.

Pilots at Pax will be training for realistic night-flight scenarios with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, including Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP). FCLP is one of the last steps necessary in bringing any aircraft onboard a carrier. Night testing and training is essential for the precision and safety of our military men and women, and the success of their mission. Area residents may notice increased noise levels due to these operations in the afternoons and evenings between July 3 and Aug. 11.

As with all operations, NAS Patuxent River takes precautions to lessen the impact of testing activities on the community. For more information, call the Noise Hotline at 1-866-819-9028 or email PaxNoise@navy.mil.

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Blue Crabs Clinch Fifth Consecutive Playoff Berth Blue Crabs Crowned First-Half Liberty Division Champions Tonight’s 2-1 walk-off win against the Lancaster Barnstormers and the Long Island Ducks loss in Game 1 of a doubleheader to the Bridgeport Bluefish have helped lift the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs to the 2013 first half Liberty Division crown tonight at Regency Furniture Stadium. With the win and Long Island’s loss, the Blue Crabs have now secured a playoff berth for the fifth time in their six year franchise history as part of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

The Barnstormers would jump ahead to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning as Jerry Owens would lead off the game with a single and eventually find himself on third base Lancaster’s Blake Gailen coming up to the plate. Gailen would then double to center field to take the lead, which the Barnstormers would hold onto through the first four inning of the game. Then in the fifth frame, second baseman Wladimir Sutil tallied the first run of the game for the Blue Crabs as he singled and too made his way to third. Shortstop Renny Osuna’s grounder would then tie the game and bring the game into extra innings as each team remained silent throughout the remainder of regulation. Osuna then factored into the game-winner for Southern Maryland as he hit the walk-off home run off of Lancaster’s pitcher Nate Reed with two outs in the bottom of the tenth for the 2-1 final.

Making the playoffs for five consecutive seasons, Southern Maryland currently holds the league record for most consecutive years to make a postseason run in a row. Missing the playoffs during their inaugural 2008 season, the Blue Crabs have never looked back since, as they’ve made their playoffs from their 2009 sophomore season on. Last season, Southern Maryland was upset by the Ducks in the division championship series.

The Blue Crabs have also began their 2013 marketing campaign for this year’s postseason and will use the slogan “Dangerous Waters Ahead” to go with the Liberty Division’s nautical theme.

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs are a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, and play at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland.

The franchise entered its 6th season on April 18, coming off of the team’s fourth consecutive playoff appearance. The Blue Crabs and Regency Furniture Stadium will also host the 2013 Atlantic League AllStar Celebration Featuring Circurious on Tuesday, July 9 presented by Turkey Hill, as well as the 2013 Atlantic League All-Star Game Presented by The Communities of St. Charles on Wednesday, July 10. Please call 301-638-9788 or visit www.somdbluecrabs. com for more information and to save your seat at the ballpark today!

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Bleachers The Article That Nearly Wasn’t

By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer Sally Jenkins is a thief. This article was going to be about Phil Mickelson’s class after his 6th runners-up “trophy” at the U.S. Open. Mickelson made no bones about his disappointment or his desperation to eventually claim America’s golfing national title. The article would have included life-altering prose (stop laughing) about Mickelson’s honesty, grace and perspective – lessons that are most poignantly conveyed by 2nd place competitors, perhaps sports’ greatest teachers – and irrefutable arguments to compel all of us to process adversity similarly.

Then, Sally Jenkins, a “good friend” (which we’ll be upon meeting) and sports columnist for the lead paper in our nation’s capital, basically wrote the same piece last Saturday and returned me to two familiar and intimidating acquaintances: a blank Word document and a blinking cursor. Was it frustrating?

Well, I chose to characterize it as validation of a good idea, one more befitting her considerably more advanced talents. Touché and well done, Ms. Jenkins.

Nearly undeterred, I found new direction without straying from championship moments, the source of my initial inspiration. Instead of a lesson-infused runner-up, a newly re-crowned victor offered an alternative.

After securing his second title and NBA Finals MVP, LeBron James has forever escaped the viral criticism he received early in his career for shrinking in big moments and failing to rapidly and regularly ascend to the peak of Mt. NBA. With two rings secured at merely age 28, the debate about James is no longer if he’ll ultimately reside among basketball’s best but rather if he can become the game’s greatest player ever. For most basketball fans, this conversational shift puts James directly in the enormous and regal shadow of a 6-time champ by the name of Michael Jeffrey Jordan.

While casual debate between the two players’ resumes is inevitable, a legitimate comparison isn’t yet warranted and will forever remain awkward. First, James is but a third of the way to Jordan’s total titles – a sacred data point that transcends eras, positions and styles of play. From an age perspective, James is slightly “ahead” of Jordan’s championship pace; but James has played more NBA seasons courtesy of skipping a basketball grade (NCAA). As players, Jordan and James are vastly different. His Airness was a pure scorer and defensive hawk; King James simply has the most diverse skill-set I’ve ever seen. A three-word definition of Jordan would be “absolutely insane competitor”; James’ would be “peerless physical freak.”

Here’s another divergent quality between the basketball icons: leadership style.

James’ second title had me dusting off and perusing Sam Smith’s book The Jordan Rules. Released after the 1990-91 season, it was glimpse into the Chicago Bulls’ inner sanctum during Jordan’s first title run. It exposed Jordan as a maniacal basketball force consumed with extracting every bit of accomplishment possible from his extraordinary talent. If that sounds noble, it wasn’t always; and his teammates were often victimized by his obsession with winning.

Jordan didn’t seek to build confidence in teammates or to teach. He goaded, berated and belittled.

Colleagues were a necessary evil, unworthy of his oncourt company. Fear was his great motivator. They could do no right; he could do no wrong. Blame for losses flowed down to teammates; credit for wins flowed up to Jordan. He evolved as he aged, but only slightly. His ego, even at age 50, remains fully inflated - it could have its own social security number.

Conversely, James is more inclined to wrap his arms around embattled teammates than he is to point an accusing finger in their direction. He accepts more blame than he deserves and regularly speaks to a team’s need to remain together through a season’s storm. And his willingness to share the basketball, to rely on teammates when he will receive the criticism for their failures, is the ultimate vote of confidence, a sign of empowerment. I don’t know if that approach will result in James surpassing Jordan in the annals of basketball history, but I know which player I’d rather work with or for - yet Jordan’s revered and criticizing James is a sport within a sport. Shame on us.

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CSM Students Demonstrate Excellence in Public Speaking Three College of Southern Maryland students aptly showed off their public speaking skills in the college’s 2013 speaking competition open to all CSM students in May. Michelle Altvater of Mechanicsville placed first for her speech on ending human slavery. Gavin Hummer of Lusby, who spoke about organic foods, and Sean Purdy, of Mechanicsville, who discussed foreign versus domestic cars, tied for second place.

Students were invited to present a five- to seven-minute speech on a topic of their choice and CSM communication faculty members judged the students’ videotaped informative or persuasive speeches. Scholarships were awarded for the three winners to use toward a future course that each of them will take at CSM. “I am deeply grateful for receiving this award,” said Altvater, who plans to major in either elementary education or communication. “My speech gave me the opportunity to spread awareness about a topic that lies heavy on my heart: modern-day slavery. In the months prior to my presentation, I had been learning a lot about slavery and its presence in our world today; therefore, I was very excited to use my speech as a way to make the issue more well-known. Awareness is powerful. Without it, how will anyone know of the need to take action?”

Hummer, who is majoring in speech and communication at CSM,

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Lexington Park Lions Club Awards Scholarships

Lions Jess Davis and Bob Hayward presented $1000 scholarships to Jasmine Cabiness and Rebecca Butner at the annual 2013 St. Mary’s County Business, Education and Community Alliance (BECA) Awards Ceremony May 17. Scholarships are awarded based on grade, college acceptance, and community service participation. Both young ladies are graduates of Great Mills High School and are active in their said, “I entered the competition because, community. Jasmine plans a career by winning I could get monies that will in nursing; Rebecca plans a career help fund next semester at CSM. This as a pre-kindergarten teacher. was the first competition I have ever voluntarily entered. All of the materials I have learned throughout the years will definitely make me a more effective speaker.”

According to Purdy, “This is the first scholarship I’ve won, so I’m very excited.” He recently graduated from CSM with a degree in General StudDejah Mason and Chloe Slawson were ies/Arts and Sciences and he plans to recognized by the Lexington Park Lions transfer to University of Maryland UniClub with a cash award for their entries in versity College (UMUC) for a degree in the 2012-2013 Lions Club International Peace marketing. “I’m very excited to win the Poster Contest. This art contest encourages award,” he said. “I decided to enter the young people worldwide to express their contest because I really enjoy speaking visions of peace. Each poster is judged on in front of an audience and hope to use originality, artistic merit and expression of public speaking in my career.” the theme, “Imagine Peace.” Posters advance Students earning honorable menthrough several judging levels: local, distions include Jason Barger of Lusby, trict, multiple district and international. The who spoke about “Touchscreen Devices artists, students at Esperanza Middle School, District 22C Peace Poster for Toddlers,” and Yong Sik (Max) Choi of Lexington Park, who presented “The tied for first place at the local club level and Importance of Drinking Water.” their posters were entered in the district-levCSM offers an associate of arts deel contest where they competed with artists gree in communication, which is part of from St. Mary’s, Charles, Calvert, Prince an articulated partnership with UMUC. George’s, and Montgomery Counties and CSM students who successfully meet Washington DC. Dejah’s entry was selected the associate degree requirements can as the winning District 22C Peace Poster and transfer the necessary credits to UMUC was submitted to the multiple district level. to complete their bachelor of arts degree Twenty-four international Peace Poster enin communication studies. tries are selected each year, representing the For information about the college, work of approximately 400,000 young parvisit www.csmd.edu. ticipants worldwide. Posters are shared globally via the Internet, the media and exhibits around the world.

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Street Cars & Bracket Racing at MIR This Friday night, June 28th, MIR will host the Speed Unlimited Midnight Madness series. The Midnight Madness series is a great place to check out street legal drag racing, hang out with your friends, enjoy great food, meet new people, and cruise the pits. You can even enter your own streetcar or street bike into the event for time runs, grudge runs, or trophy racing. It’s safe, fun, affordable, and legal. Plus, this Friday night will feature the X275 Drag Radial heads-up class. Gates will open at 6:30pm and first round eliminations will start at 10pm for all classes. General Admission for adults is $10, and kids 11 & under are free. Race Entry Fee is only $20.

On Saturday, June 29th MIR will host the Speed Unlimited ET series. The event will feature Top E.T., Mod E.T., Motorcycle, Jr. Dragster,

and Test & Tune. The Summit Super Series programs will be in effect this Saturday. Gates will open Saturday at 1pm with time runs starting at 2pm.

J/D Eliminations will start at 4pm and eliminations for all other classes start at 6pm. General Admission for adults is $15, and kids 11 & under are free.

On Sunday, June 30th, MIR will host the 1320Xtreme.com Fortune 5k and Test & Tune . Time runs, grudge runs, testing, and tuning all day long on the 1/4 mile! MIR will also have a special $5,000 to win bracket race divided into a "box" and "no box" classes. So bring your grudge matches, street cars, pro cars, bracket cars, imports, motorcycles, and Jr. Dragsters to MIR! Gates open at 10am, eliminations begin at 3pm, and the test & tune is over at 6pm. Test & Tune is only $30, and No Time cars are $40.

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For more detailed information on these events call the 24-Hour Dragline Hotline at 301-884-RACE or visit us at www.mirdrag.com.

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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 week’s edition.

Mamerto (Meng) Campos, 49 On June 9, Meng Campos went home to heaven surrounded by his family and friends after a long battle with cancer.

Meng was born in the Philippines on Feb. 27, 1964 and then moved to Hawaii.

Meng joined the Navy in 1983 and was stationed at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Maryland where he met the love of his life, Roxanne Parent.

Meng went on to work for various contractors until becoming ill in 2012.

His father, Aniceto Campos, preceded mend in death. Meng is survived by his spouse of 21 years, Roxanne, his son, Marc, grandson Brayden, his mother, Goria, and siblings Ernie (Priscilla), Nida, Alex (Sandy), Chet (Craig) and Neme (Melissa).

Meng enjoyed helping his friends and family with any tasks asked of him.

Meng will be greatly missed by family and friends, especially his buddy, Skippy.

Beverly Sue Parlett, 70 Beverly Sue Parlett, 70, of Mechanicsville, Md. died June 19 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, Md. Born July 29, 1942, in West Virginia, she is the daughter of the late Byrl Mick and Virginia Geraldine Glenn Mick.

On Nov. 22, 1962, Beverly married her beloved husband, John Hamilton Parlett. Together they celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage. She moved to St. Mary’s County in 1975. In 1993, after 25 years of dedicated service, Beverly retired from the federal government as a financial processor for Force Warfare at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. She enjoyed gardening, coaching t-ball when her children were young, canning tomatoes and corn, sewing matching outfits for her daughters, and attending country music concerts, especially Colin Raye. Beverly also enjoyed her favorite pet, a cat named Snowball. She was a volunteer at St. Mary’s Nursing Center with the Senior Companion Program, and with the Ladies Auxiliary in District Heights prior to moving to Southern Maryland. She also enjoyed going to Ocean City during the Firemen’s Convention.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Genny Lynn Miller of Millsboro, Del, Tammie Sue Parlett of Mechanicsville, Md., and John Martin Parlett of Mechanicsville, Md.; her grandchildren, Crystal Parlett of Millsboro, Del., Ashley Evans of Alexandria, Va., and Erika Parlett of Millsboro, Del.; her great-granddaughter, Charlotte Evans of Alexandria, Va.; and her brothers, Thomas Mick of Philippe, W. Va. and James Mick of S.C. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Family received friends for Beverly’s Life Celebration on Sunday, June 23 from noon to 3 p.m., with prayers recited by Deacon Joseph Lloyd at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. Interment was private.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Jennifer “Jenny” Ann Yates, 49 Jennifer “Jenny” Ann Yates, 49, of Clements, Md. passed away on June 19 in Clements. Born on June 6, 1964 in Leonardtown, Md., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Lewis Yates, Jr., and Claudia Abell Guy Yates. Jenny is survived by her siblings; Robert Francis Merson (Debbie) of Charlotte Hall, Md., John Dale Yates (Brenda) and Lewis Guy Yates (Missy) both of Clements. Jenny is preceded in death by her sister Claudia Lynn Burroughs, and brother Frederick Eugene Merson. Jenny graduated from Chopticon High School in Morganza, Md. in 1982, and worked as a management analyst for Eagle Systems.

Jenny loved animals, especially her fourlegged children; Whiskers, Klinger, Gray Boy, Kiki, Penelope, Lilly, Rusty, and Sabella. She was very active in the women’s pool league and softball for many years.

Her passions were scrabble and Yahtzee on a cold winter day, a good game of pitch, occasional poker, and always bingo.

She loved to bake and was widely known in her family for her fabulous rum cake.

She enjoyed watching NASCAR, and the Washington Nationals; but above all else, she loved spending time with her family and friends.

The family received friends on June 24 from 5 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 June 25 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morganza with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment was private. Pallbearers were David Burroughs, Todd Merson, Derek Merson (godchild), Tyler Yates, Shane Burroughs, and Michael Raley.

Honorary Pallbearers will be; Luanne Raley, Michelle Merson Bekel, Duane Merson, Missy Merson, Gina Merson, Jessie Shunnarah, Jonathan Yates, Shannon Yates (God Child), Samantha Dodge, Breanna Dodge, Brianna Burroughs, Ally Raley, Anna Merson, Abby Merson, Jameliah Shunnarah, Layla Shunnarah, and Kyra Shunnarah.

Charlotte, VA, Christian S. Fisher married to (Lena Hertzler) of Mechanicsville, MD, Mary S. Hertzler married to (Isaac Hertzler) of Addison, NY, Jacob S. Fisher married to (Lena Hertzler) of Mechanicsville, MD, Sarah S. Hertzler married to (Tobias J. Hertzler) of Ovid, N.Y., Barbara S. Stoltzfus married to (Elam Stoltzfus) of Interlaken, N.Y., Anna S. Hertzler married to (Andy Hertzler) Johnsonville, Ill., and Gertrude S. Kurtz married to (Stephen Kurtz) of Mechanicsville. Siblings; Thomas E. Swarey of Mechanicsville, Elizabeth A. Stoltzfus of IN, Levi I. Swarey of Mechanicsville, Ezra Swarey of S.C., Israel E. Swarey of Newburg, Md., John B. Swarey of Mechanicsville and Gertrude M. Swarey of S.C., also survived by 120 grandchildren, and 60 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband Mrs. Fisher was preceded in death by her daughter Saloma S. Byler married to (Daniel Byler) of Addison, NY, siblings; Jacob H. Swarey, Christian M. Swarey, and Annie Swarey. Mrs. Fisher was a homemaker.

The family received friends on June 21 from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Fisher home, 27735 Woodburn Hill Rd., Mechanicsville. A funeral service was held on June 22 at 10 a.m. in the family home. Interment will follow in the Fisher Cemetery, Woodburn Hill Rd., Mechanicsville.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Sandra Ann Dunn, 45 Sandra Ann Dunn, 45 of Lexington Park, Md. died on June 16 at her residence.

Born August 25, 1967 in Leonardtown she was the daughter of the late Norman Earl Walzer and Doris (Wilkes) Walzer.

Sandra was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She enjoyed traveling and one of her favorite places to visit was Jamaica. Sandra loved spending time at the beach and being out on the water. She was a collector of porcelain masks and shoes.

Sandra also enjoyed playing cards. She was an avid animal lover and she cherished her dog, “Buddy.”

Sandra is survived by her children, Louis Carlton Dunn IV, of Callaway, Md., and Blake Edward Walzer Lucas, of St. Augustine, Fla.; her siblings, James Walzer, of Capon Bridge, W. Va., Barbara Seltz, of Germantown, Md., Laura Hammett, of Capon Bridge, W.Va., and Terry Lawson, of Missouri. In addition to her parents her brother, Norman Earl Walzer, Jr, preceded her in death.

Family will receive friends for Sandra’s Life Celebration on Thursday, June 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Prayer Service will be celebrated by Reverend Joe Orlando at 7 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be private.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Sarah Martha Fisher, 84 Sarah Martha Fisher, 84 of Mechanicsville, Md. passed away on June 20 at her residence.

Born Dec. 3, 1928 in Harrisburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Israel Z. and Gertrude Peachey Swarey. She was the wife of the late Isaac B. Fisher.

Mrs. Fisher is survived by her children; Stephen S. Fisher married to (Sarah L. Yoder) of Mechanicsville, Md., Israel S. Fisher married to (Hannah S. Byler) of Mechanicsville, Md., John S. Fisher married to (Nancy Hertzler) of Mechanicsville, Elam S. Fisher married to (Malinda Hertzler) of Mechanicsville, Isaac S. Fisher married to (Barbara Hostetler)

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Saturday, June 29

• Chesapeake Writers Conference St. Mary’s College of Maryland (Schaefer 106) – 7:30 p.m.

The Chesapeake Writers Conference invites you to visit St. Mary’s College of Maryland for free readings by Matt Burgess and Elizabeth Arnold. For more information, visit www.smcm.edu/summer/writing/index.html

• Crab Cake Dinner 16450 Piney Point Road, Piney Point, 1 to 6 p.m.

First Saints Community Church - St. George’s Island Campus 137th Annual All You Can Eat and/or Carry Out Crab Cake Dinner. Dinner profits are used to support outreach programs in our local area. Adult meals are $24, kids 5-12 are $12 and kids 4 and under are free. For more information visit www.firstsaints.org or e-mail saintgeorgeisland@firstsaints.org

• Live Animal Showing Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons Special Guest from Echoes Of Nature presents a special live animal program sponsored by PNC Bank - FREE program!

See ages and times below. Check website for other preschool programs.

• Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, 10 to 10:30 a.m.

For children 18 months – 3 years: Warm and Fuzzy • Little Minnows Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, 11 a.m. to noon For children 3 – 5 years: Amazing Adaptation

Friday, June 28 • Open Mic Night Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, 7 p.m.

The Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance HomeSpun Coffee House will sponsor an Open Mic. This is a great event with many varieties of music and lots of friendship, so if you haven’t been to an SMTMD event before, this is a great time to start!

The doors open at 7 p.m., and the music starts at 7:30 p.m. The admission fee for this event is only $5, and performers are admitted free.

Light refreshments will be provided (donations are suggested). For additional information, or to sign up to perform, please contact John Garner at garner@wildblue.net or call John at 301-904-4987. Visit www.smtmd.org for directions and more information.

• Grey Larsen and Cindy Kallet Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, 6 p.m.

Maritime Performance Series opens with a performance by Grey Larsen and Cindy Kallet. Cindy is a superb singer, guitarist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.

Grey is one of America’s finest players of the Irish flute and tin whistle, as well as an accomplished singer and concertina, fiddle, piano and harmonium player. Wine and beer will be available for sale, along with “lite bites” prepared by Lotus Kitchen. Feel free to picnic at our tables overlooking Back Creek before the concert. Performance takes place in the museum auditorium starting at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $10 and sold only at the door, cash or check. No advance ticket sales.

• Indoor Flea Market St. Mary’s Fairgrounds, 7 a.m. to noon St. Mary’s County Fair Association is having an indoor Flea Market at the Fairgrounds. All vendors and Crafters are welcome. An 8 X 10 space with 1 table may be rented for $20.00. This will be the last Flea Market until after the Fair in September. For information or to reserve a space you must call 301-475-9543 • Sunrise Yoga at the Leonardtown Wharf Leonardtown Wharf, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

Join Evolve Yoga and Wellness for Sunrise Yoga at the Wharf, third Saturdays of summer, June through August from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Please bring a yoga mat, bottle of water and a canned good to donate to a local charity. This year’s dates are June 15, July 20 and August 17. For more information call 301-862-1236.

• Kid’s Pirate Pizza Cruise Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dress like a pirate and eat pizza on board the Tennison-Arggggh Pre-registration required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 • Community Sale Asbury Solomons Retirement Community, 11000 Asbury Circle, Solomons, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Located in the Auditorium and other sites within the building. This will include Betty’s Closet a resale of new and gently used clothing. Something for everyone. Grannies Treasures will be selling housewares, furniture and many miscellaneous items. The library committee will have many books for sale at great prices. All proceeds will benefit the Benevolent Care Fund. For more information, call 410-394-3483

Sunday June 30 • Dinner and a Show 21690 Colton’s Pt. Rd.; Avenue, 3 to 7 p.m.

American Legion Post 221 will be hosting a dinner & show. Come out and join us for an evening with Folk Salad Trio and a scrumptious spaghetti dinner. Dinner will include spaghetti with two sauces (meat & meatless); salad bar, garlic bread, and vanilla & chocolate pudding. All profits go towards the building fund and several American Legion Programs. Prices: adults only $10; chil-

dren 6 – 12 @ $5; and under 6 free. For any questions please contact Mike Barbour at 301-769-4569. Also - check out their website at www.alpost221.webs.com/.

Monday, July 1 • St. Paul’s Preschool Registration St. Paul’s Luteran Preschool, 37707 New Market Turner Road, Mechanicsville, 9 a.m.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Preschool in Mechanicsville is registering for fall 2013-2014 school year. Classes are available for 3 year olds and 4 year olds. For more information, call 240-538-4221.

Tuesday, July 2 • Yoga Class for Kids with Asthma Evolve Yoga and Wellness Studio, Wildwood Shopping Center, 12:30 p.m.

This gentle yoga class is for children ages 9-12. This class is focused on benefiting asthmatic children. Yoga mats will be provided if you do not have one. No yoga experience necessary. Please call the yoga studio if you have any questions for the instructor. Yoga for Kids with Asthma is a six class series from July 2 to August 13. Drop Ins are welcome. For more information, call 301-862-1236 or visit www.EvolveYogaWellness.com.

Wednesday, July 3 • Baby and Me Yoga Joy Lane Healing Center, Hollywood, 1 p.m.

This unique class combines yoga and playful movements while strengthening the bond between you and your baby. Experience yoga postures, flowing yoga postures and relaxation time in a playful and safe environment for babies Yoga postures will focus on strengthening the abdominal muscles, releasing tension in the shoulders, neck and back and calming the mind and body.

Classes are offered June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24 and Aug. 7. Classes will not be held July 31. The fee is $10 per class. Baby must not be crawling. For more information, call 301-373-2522 or visit www.joylanehealingcenter.net.

Thursday, July 4 • American Legion Post 221 Meeting 21690 Colton Point Road, Avenue, 6 p.m.

For more information, visit www. alpost221.webs.com, e-mail alpost221@ netscape.net, call Mike Barbour at 301-769-4569.

• Solomons to Celebrate America with Annual Fireworks Solomons Buisness Association, 9:30 p.m.

Get out the red, white and blue and get ready to celebrate the Nation’s birthday during Solomons, Maryland’s annual Fireworks this 4th of July. Continuing its annual tradi-

tion, the Solomons Business Association (SBA) will host the annual Solomons fireworks display, beginning at dusk.

“Visitors can enjoy a full day of fun capped off with our always spectacular fireworks display,” said SBA President Lisa Batchelor Frailey of Sail Solomons. “The annual Fireworks event is one of the signature occasions for our community and visitors to experience the hospitality and fun that Solomons has to offer.”

In addition to the evening fireworks display, Frailey invited visitors to enjoy the Island throughout the day, including a boat parade and other family-friendly activities being offered by individuals and businesses.

“Visitors can watch as boats decorated gloriously for the 4th and crews showing off their patriotic colors, parade around the Island.

They will launch at noon from the pier off Holiday Inn Solomons and can be viewed from many waterfront locations as the boats proceed past the Chesapeake Biological Lab and continue to the gazebo,” she said.

The Chesapeake Biological Laboratory is planning an afternoon of family activities, from hands-on science to fishing games, nature crafts and more.

At dusk, or approximately 9:15 p.m., the fireworks will be shot from a barge in the Patuxent River off historic Solomons Island and can be viewed from the Riverwalk. If weather factors force a last-minute delay or postponement in order to maintain the safety of the crew and spectators, the fireworks will take place on Friday, July 5.

“Presenting the fireworks is one of our major events on Solomons, and our signature events throughout the year help fund the display,” Frailey said. “Fireworks contributions from the public are gratefully accepted since every little bit helps to keep the fireworks disIn addition to SBA, this play alive.” year’s fireworks are sponsored by the Calvert County Commissioners and by Dominion Colve Point LNG, PNC Bank, Tiki Bar VIPs, Solomons United Methodist Church, Holiday Inn Solomons, Windward Harbour at Solomons, Solomons Boat Ramp and Sail Solomons. To be sponsor, visit http://solomonsmaryland.com/solomons-4th-of-july. html#Sponsors.

Producing and launching the 2013 SBA July 4th Fireworks show are Digital Lightning and Ward’s Marine Construction. The Saint John Youth Center is providing a volunteer clean-up crew and Holiday Inn Select is providing breakfast for the crew, Frailey said.

Parking will be available at Glascock Field across from the Calvert Marine Museum, at the museum, in the public lots behind Our Lady Star of the Sea and the Solomons Medical Center.

Parking at Glascock Field is $10, with proceeds to support the fireworks and SYB Optimists. Vehicular traffic on the island will be restricted, and parking will be directed to designated areas only.

For information on the fireworks and other activities in Solomons, visit http:// www.solomonsmaryland.com/solomons4th-of-july.html.

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging SENIOR LIVING Dave Scheible will be starting his Balancing Act classes in July.

There will be 2 different classes: Tuesday morning classes at 9 a.m. will have intermediate exercises for students who have a certain amount of flexibility and capacity for exercising. There will also be a Wednesday afternoon class which will teach very basic exercises for those who have more balance challenges. To determine which class will be more beneficial for you, Dave will be conducting a free balance assessment on Tuesday, July 9. Once you have been assessed, you can sign up for the class. The class will be $20 for all 4 sessions beginning July 16 and 17 payable to Dave on the first day of class. To sign up for the assessment or for more information call 301-737-5670 ext. 1650.

Strength Training on Tuesdays

Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Dave Scheible will teach this class that is designed to increase the strength of your muscles (including your heart) through the use of small weights and your own body weight. Studies have shown that strength training can help to reverse some of the symptoms of aging including bone loss. This class meets at Loffler Senior Activity. For more information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.

Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Senior Farmer’s Market Coupon Distribution

2013 Senior Farmer’s Market coupon distribution for St. Mary’s County will take place at the Garvey Senior Activity Center in Leonardtown, Maryland on Wednesday, July 10 from 10 a.m. until all coupon booklets are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. The age criterion is 60 years of age or older; proof of age is required. Financial qualification is based on whole household income.

For a one person household the monthly income cannot be above $1,772.00 per month, two person household monthly income must be $2,392.00 or less combined. Individuals receiving checks must sign a Federal Affidavit indicating that they meet the qualifications. Intentionally making a false statement can result in civil or criminal prosecution under State and Federal law. For more information, call 301.475.4200, ext. 1072.

Learn Pinterest and Become a “Pinner”: Pinterest 101

Pinterest is a visual online pinboard or scrapbook that can organize your favorite hobbies or topics visually in categories of your choice. For example, you might create a “pinboard” called “gardening” and include images of flowers you would like added to your garden, or tips & tricks.

In this class, we will go over the basics of Pinterest, some examples of our topics will include: what is Pinterest; how to create a board; how to pin to your board & how to follow others. This class will be offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m., structured as watch & learn. The instructor will go through the steps on the computer for the audience to follow on the screen. Space is limited; sign up by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

Programs and Activities

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Health Connections Screenings

On Friday, June 28, at 1:00 p.m. free Glucometer (Glucose Testing) and blood pressure checks will be available at the Northern Senior Activity Center. The MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Health Connections travel to each senior activity center to offer information and services concerning many health related issues. Anyone wishing to have their blood pressure and glucose levels checked is welcome to stop by. No appointment necessary.

Senior Matters: Improving Memory

On Tuesday, July 2, at 10:45 a.m. the “Senior Matters” discussion group will meet at the Northern Senior Activity Center to talk about how to improve memory. Structured like a small focus group, participants explore issues and concerns related to aging in a small group setting which is facilitated by Elizabeth Holdsworth (LCSW-C). The group meets the first and third Tuesdays at 10:45 a.m. Walk-ins are welcome. Please contact the Center for more information at 301-475-4002 ext. 1001.

Breakfast Café of Pancakes & Summer Fruit

On Wednesday, July 3, at 9 a.m. let us do the cooking and cleanup in the morning while you enjoy a great start to your day and good conversation with others at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Pancakes and summer fruit breakfast will be served with complimentary beverages. Cost is only $2 per person and sign up and payment is due by noon the day before. Please call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 with any questions.

Find out about ‘Healthier Frozen Foods’

On Wednesday, July 3, at 10:45 a.m. a dietary presentation on healthier frozen foods will be held at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Donna Taggert, certified dietician with MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital will be available to answer any questions you may have. Walk-ins are welcome.

Dulles Air & Space Museum Trip

On Tuesday, July 9, enjoy an excursion to the Dulles Air & Space Museum. See thousands of aviation and space artifacts that cannot be exhibited at the National Air and Space Museum in D.C. Some 200 aircraft and 135 large space artifacts are on display, including the Space Shuttle Enterprise, SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance plane, Dash 80 prototype of the Boeing 707, F-4 Phantom, and B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay. Enjoy a 2-hour self-guided tour. Wear comfortable shoes as considerable walking is involved. The Bus leaves the Northern Senior Activity Center promptly at 8 a.m. A lunch stop (self-pay) will be made at Cracker Barrel in Manassas on the way home. Call 301-475-4200, ext.

1063 for more information. Fee: $30 (includes motor coach transportation).

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 Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.

Library Items Paul Hatfield Re-creates Vaudeville

A re-creation of early 20th Century Vaudeville with storytelling and physical comedy will be presented by Paul Hatfield as Spats at the Professional Performances on July 1. Charlotte Hall branch’s performances will be held at White Marsh Elementary at 10 a.m., Leonardtown’s will be held at Leonardtown Elementary at 12:30 p.m. and Lexington Park’s will be at the library at 3 p.m. These performances are sponsored by the Board of Library Trustees. Those attending are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the local food pantry.

Kids Can Chat About Holes

A book group for ages 10 and older is meeting at the Lexington Park branch on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. centered on Louis Sachar’s book, “Holes.”

The kids will read along with a librarian and participate in activities and crafts.

Space Available at STEM Programs

Space is available for children ages 7 to 12 years old to explore and identify various rock types using household items at Rockin’ Out presented by growingSTEMS at Charlotte Hall branch on July 8 at 2 p.m.

Registration is required.

Staff from Jefferson Patterson Park will conduct the Science of Archaeology at Leonardtown branch on July 9 at 10 a.m., Charlotte Hall branch on July 15 at 2 .m. and Lexington Park branch on July 17 at 2 p.m. Kids ages 10 and older will work with artifacts and excavate a 17th century homestead. Registration is required.

Teen Programs Planned

Teens can explore the world of Google docs, apps and more on July 10 at 2 p.m. at Charlotte Hall branch and at Leonardtown branch on July 19 at 1 p.m. Registration is required.

A teen talent show will be held at Lexington Park branch on July 20 at 2 p.m.

Teens planning to perform need to sign up.

Kids Explore TumbleBooks

Children ages 5-8 and their parents can register for a class to explore TumbleBooks, eBooks for kids, to be held at Charlotte Hall branch on July 12 at 2 p.m. and at Leonardtown on July 19 at 10 a.m.

Typing Workshop Offered

The Leonardtown branch is offering a typing workshop for those wanting to learn to type or improve their typing skills using a self-paced online typing tutorial.

Individuals of any age can register for one of the workshops scheduled at 2 p.m. on July 9, July 16, or July 23.

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Waterfront Independence Day Concert

By Alex Panos Staff Writer Many Independence Day Celebrations kick-off this weekend, and Sotterley Plantation is set to host a waterfront concert on Sunday.

The Chesapeake Orchestra Brass Quintet, led by Maestro Jeffrey Silberschlag, will be performing a three hour concert on the Riverside Pavilion.

The quintet performed last year’s Independence Concert at Sotterley, and Marketing Manager Piper Carlson said the plantation invited them back because of positive feedback from last year’s

event.

Holding the concert by the water this year is expected to provide additional areas for the audience to sit in the shade – it was up by the mansion in 2012.

Along with the music, Carlson expects a family oriented atmosphere featuring something to occupy every member of the family, including entertainment for young children.

Whether the concert is held outside or inclement weather forces them in the barn, kids will have games, activities and arts and crafts – last year kids made fans to help cool them down on the warm afternoon.

Archived photos by Alex Panos The Independence Day Celebration will be down near the water this Sunday at Sotterley Plantation.

Similar to last year’s celebration, the plantation will have silent auctions and a brown bag raffle.

Sotterley is offering admission to the concert completely free of charge to members of the military.

As a military spouse, Carlson is use to discounts, but says it’s very rare to gain access completely free of charge.

She added, it’s a great way to kickoff the week of Independence Day festivities.

The concert takes place five days before the Fourth of July, allowing people an opportunity to come out and enjoy the music even if they have prior commitments on the holiday.

“I want to see the turnout we get,” Carlson said. “What’s better than having a beautiful view and great music?”

Patrons are encouraged to bring bag lunches, or purchase food from local vendors that will be on site, including Mike’s BBQ, Sir Pop’s A lot Kettlecorn and Rita’s Italian Ice. Beer and wine will also be available for purchase throughout the concert.

Attendees are permitted to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on during the show.

Admission costs $10 per car – Sotterley members and military members are free.

The music begins at 1 p.m. and will end at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 30.

St. Mary’s County Arts Council is sponsoring the event. alexpanos@countytimes.net

Price of Freedom Festival

Photos by Mike Batson Photography The Seventh District Price of Freedom Music Festival had a great turn out last weekend, featuring popular local bands such as Sam Grow Band, No Green Jelly Beenz, Jukebox Thieves and HydraFx.

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• Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m.

• DJ Mango Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

• Mike Starkey’s Band Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.

Friday, June 28

• HydraFx Captain Big’s ( 8323 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach) – 9 p.m.

• Lee Travers and Company The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

• Bar Dogs Quade’s Store (36786 Bushwood Wharf Road, Bushwood) – 8 p.m.

• Rock the Dock, Summer Concert Series Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa (4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach) – 4 p.m.

Sunday, June 30 • Blue Grass Sunday Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 3 p.m.

• Rock the Dock, Summer Concert Series Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa (4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach) – 6:30 p.m.

• Warren Drive Band Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.

Monday, July 1

• Mike Butler Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road Prince Frederick) – 6 p.m.

Saturday, June 29 • Pounding Sand Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

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• Independence Day Celebration Concert Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood) – 1 p.m.

• GrooveSpan Duo DiGiovanni’s Restaurant 14556 Solomons Island Road S, Solomons) – 6 p.m.

• Slow Shot The Blue Dog Saloon and Restaurant (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) – 8 p.m.

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• Swing Away Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

• Open Mic Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico) – 7:30 p.m.

• Three Days of Rain Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

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• GrooveSpan Duo Back Creek Bistro (14415 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 6:30 p.m.

• Jukebox Thieves Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9:30 p.m.

• HydraFx Bollywood Lounge ( 22576 Mac. Arthur Blvd, California) – 9 p.m.

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• David Flood Morris Point Restarant (38869 Morris Point Rd Abell) – 6 p.m.

• Pandora’s Box Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

• Chris Tenny and Riverside South Blue Grass Band Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 7 p.m.

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•Fair Warning DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m.

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Tuesday, July 2 •Mason Sebastian DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m.

Wednesday, July 3 • No Green Jelly Beenz Port Tobacco Marina (7610 Shirley Blvd.,Port Tobacco Village) – 10 p.m.

The County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature!

To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail alexpanos@countytimes.net Please submit calendar listings by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer The summertime of my youth brings back memories of sitting under trees writing in my diary while listening to “Diary” by Bread; more specifically sitting under the Hickory tree.

Is there a better smell in the world than a sun-warmed Hickory tree? I had endless hours of fun just crushing the inside of the hickory nuts and making little pancakes out of them. If anyone remembers reading the 1959 book “My Side of the Mountain” by Jean Craighead George about a 12 year old boy who lives off the land in the Catskill Mountains, then you’ll know why I was making hickory nut pancakes. That was right up there with making my own purple ink from the Poison Sumac berries. My biggest childhood regret is not making the twig furniture I dreamt of – it’s not too late is it?

Another fun memory is rummaging through all the boxes of magazines, books, and newspapers in the upstairs of the old house in Clinton to find something new to read; I was constantly reading. My Father always had at least three books going at a time, and I have carried on that tradition. Lots of my friends love their Kindles and Nooks (and yes I do read things off my phone’s Kindle App on occasion) but nothing takes the place of a book or magazine in hand to me.

Remembering those old magazines leads me to think of the columnists that influenced and inspired my writing: Erma Bombeck and Burton Hillis, whose real name was William E. Vaughn. I first read Burton Hillis: “The man next door” column in old copies of Better Homes and Gardens from the 1950’s – 70’s. Those wonderful old copies, infested with silverfish that were kept up in the eaves of the old house where I grew up. Those columns were my link to the perfect family, as if anyone has a completely perfect family. I think of my brothers and Father as being perfect, but, I like to think that my mother made life… well…interesting. Our house, built in the ‘30’s looked like a fairy tale cottage to me: Picture any 1930’s movie and you will see ours. I still think back to those long, lovely summer days reading and exploring as very idyllic. I hope the kids of today have the opportunity to have those quiet days without electronic stimulation from IPhones, gaming, and television to spend a peaceful day in a good book in their back yard.

The words of Bombeck and Hillis steered me in a circuitous route towards writing this column; which was always a dream for me. And I knew somehow, someday I would write a column, but I also knew grammar and punctuation were not my strong suites. I don’t know why - since I love to read above most anything else. Perfect grammar and punctuation just never seemed to stick in my mind – sort of like math. It makes me wonder now if there was anything at all I was good at. See, I know that’s a dangling participle or something like that and that I shouldn’t end a sentence with “at”.

But, you know what, if I waited to be perfect in writing, painting, speaking, or anything else for that matter, I wouldn’t get anything done in my life. This is how I am, how I look, how much I weigh at this time in my life. This is me, and sometimes you just have to leap.

To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann

On Our Way Laura Joyce Contributing Writer

I’m writing from a hotel in Hagerstown, about halfway to Ben’s orientation at West Virginia University. We decided to make a several-day road trip out of the required day on campus: today we went to visit family in Howard County, tomorrow we’ll shop at the outlets in Hagerstown, and then we’ll head to Morgantown for the college activities on Tuesday.

The first part of our drive was challenging for both of us. I was tired, so I asked Ben to drive. He is a confident driver—and a very good one, I should add— but I’m used to driving my own car, and am rarely a passenger in anyone else’s car these days. Before I go on, let me also say, in my own defense, that traffic was heavy, it rained off and on, and we were driving in an area that I knew well, having grown up there, but Ben didn’t.

So, I may have been a little bit intrusive, let’s say, telling Ben to turn on the windshield wipers, reaching over to press the window defogger button, and pointing out turns to make (even though the GPS was silently and competently doing the same). When the traffic ahead of us stopped suddenly, it is possible—not likely, you understand, but possible—that I pressed my feet against the dashboard as if there was a second set of brakes hidden there. I did not, however, tell Ben ‘how to drive’ forty times; I dispute that with every fiber of my being.

When the inevitable extremely reasonable and completely calm discussion of both of our flaws finally occurred, I was reminded of something my friend Cindy said recently.

At the time, she’d been sympathizing with me about the frustration our kids seem to experience so much at this age.

“You have to think of it this way,” she said, “For 18 years you’ve been the Project Manager, responsible for han-

dling every single part of his life. Now, unlike in most jobs, you’re being fired if you’ve done it well. The ultimate goal, though, is to be brought back in eventually, as a consultant.”

It’s hard to fire your Mom, Cindy reminded me, so it’s no wonder they occasionally struggle with their feelings (I thought: it’s hard for them? I’m the one being fired!). She’s right, though; their lives are in upheaval right now, with the familiar routines of high school behind them, the unknowns of college just ahead, and the need to now manage their own lives—and to do it well—a constant pressure.

The reminder that it’s a two-way street—that Ben is also experiencing change, that it’s not just me and my emptying nest—helped me to appreciate our discussion in the car. There may have been raised voices, and a sense of being misunderstood, and certainly there was the occasional exaggerated accusation (Forty times! Puh-lease!). But, we both ended up feeling heard, and Ben agreed to give me more credit for my attempts to let go, while I promised to try harder to back off.

As we neared our exit, there was a confusing set of turns; I was familiar with them, but Ben wasn’t, and the GPS wasn’t keeping up. After the agreements we’d just made, I wasn’t about to say something, even as we got closer and closer to missing the exit.

I have to give Ben credit: it seems like such a small thing, to say, “Is this our turn?” It wasn’t, though; it wasn’t a small thing at all; it was asking for help just as you’re trying your best to go it alone. As for me, I just nodded a ‘yes’ and looked out the passenger window, smiling, as Ben easily made the turn. He’ll be in the driver’s seat more and more, and I’m more confident by the day that eventually, we’ll both get to where we’re going.

I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net if you have comments or questions about the column.

A Journey Through Time The

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James Stephens Morgan

By Linda Reno Contributing Writer James Stephens Morgan was born about 1828 and was the son of John Llewellyn Morgan and his first wife, Ann C. Stephens (from Frederick County) both of whom were deceased by 1833. James was raised by his grandfather, Joseph Morgan. By 1849 he was an adult and was working at the store of Henry Green Garner where the Chaptico post office was also located.

During the latter part of 1849 and the summer of 1850 a number of St. Mary’s County residents began subscribing to the Baltimore Sun newspaper.

The problem was that in many cases their payments never arrived.

“Dr. Fitzpatrick, one of the secret agents of the Postoffice Department, was consequently deputed to ferret out the thief, and started on his mission some time since. Proceeding to the furthest point on this mail-route, he deposited a letter, containing some marked notes, addressed to the Sun office, apparently ordering a number of copies of the Weekly Sun to fictitious names contained in the letter.

He followed the letter until it entered the Chaptico postoffice, but could not trace it any further towards Baltimore.

Having then ascertained from us that the letter had never come to hand, he proceeded, forthwith, to the Chaptico office, and arrested a young man named Stephen Morgan, a clerk in the store in which the office is kept, who had also

been sworn as deputy postmaster.” Morgan was arrested but posted bail.

The evidence was presented to a Grand Jury who “made no presentment and ordered the discharge of the accused from his recognizances.” Their vote was unanimous.

Although the charges against Morgan were dropped, his reputation was damaged and he knew it. He wrote a public letter published in the September 9, 1850 issue of the Baltimore Sun in which he said (in part): “To the just minded individuals who await proof before they adjudge guilt, this action of the proper legal tribunal would be sufficient to exonerate one even from suspicion of blame--but I am well aware that many consider the favorable decision of grand juries as only negative evidence of innocence--that is, only as determining that there is no sufficient proof of guilt--not that the party charged is actually innocent…

I was charged with abstracting from the mail a single letter, containing money, mailed at the Great Mills, addressed to the publishers of the Sun newspaper; this letter was enveloped and tied in the usual form of letter packages and placed among the other mail.

Before the mail bag reaches Chaptico it receives [mail] from five post-offices--the larger amount of mail matter being from Leonardtown--from which office, probably, than from all others combined, [contains] more mail matter in shape of business letters from professional men in communication with their clients... The charge is that I abstracted the letter for its contents. I must, therefore, have had time, on the particular day to have opened and examined every package from these five offices and taken out the preferred letter.”

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