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St. Marys County Govt. Offices to Close for Labor Day
All St. Marys County Government offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The St. Andrews Landfill and six Convenience Centers and the St. Marys Transit System (STS) will not operate on Sept. 2. The Landfill, Convenience Centers, and STS will be open for normal business hours prior to and after the observed holiday. All Senior Activity Centers and the three St. Marys County Libraries will also be closed on September 2 and there will also be no Meals on Wheels delivery.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Planning officials told the Board of County Commissioners Tuesday that intersections like Golden Beach Road and Route 5 in Charlotte Hall were failing to guide the levels of traffic on them now, which endangered further development in the town center and North County as a whole. Planning staff asked for the county commissioners to consider two text amendments to the zoning ordinance they said would help the situation. One would curb some adequate public facilities requirements for non-residential developments if they helped to improve intersections and the other would provide an exemption for small non-residential developments from the facilities requirement if they were less than 5,000 square feet in area. Phil Shire, director of the Department of Land Use and Growth Management, said the situation had become such in Charlotte Hall that new, smaller businesses could not afford to meet the requirements for approval.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Local waterman Willie Dean, his son Greg Dean and Richard Riche set out Tuesday morning with several state biologists to collect specimens of fish in the Potomac River and got more than they bargained for. In a pound net the elder Dean owns that sits just about 200 yards from a swimming beach at Point Lookout State Park they found two bull sharks, both eight-feet long and weighing about 220 pounds each. Theyre aggressive, very aggressive, Dean said of the predator fish. These were in there it was very unexpected. This is the third bull shark Dean has pulled from local waters, this time outside of Lake Canoy, he said, in as many years. He caught one around the same area back in 2010 and that shark was about the same size as the two caught this week. They were heavy, said Riche. It took four of us to get them in the boat. According to National Geographic bull sharks can be found all over the world from the United States to Australia and India and are very common in number. They prefer coastal areas to hunt and feed in and can even venture inland where swimmers often frequent. They are also among the most dangerous to humans. Because of these characteristics, many experts consider bull sharks to be the most dangerous sharks in the world, according to National Geographic. Historically, they are joined by their more famous cousins, great whites and tiger sharks, as the three species most likely to attack humans. Dean said the conditions locally where good for bull sharks, despite the rarity of spotting them. Salinity levels are going up and weve
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Following news from the states Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that there had been a sharp decline in the number of spawning-age females that actually reproduced this year local watermen braced for what they believed would be a bad season. What they have found has left some pining for oyster season this October. Its been really slow, said Tommy Zinn, head of the Calvert County Watermens Association. The abundance is low and there arent many females coming back in [to local waters]. The only saving grace for watemen this season has been that prices for hard crabs have remained high, sometimes as much as $40 a dozen or $100 a bushel. Zinn said state officials have told watermen that the affects of Hurricane Sandy had killed many egg-bearing females and also pushed other crabs as far away as Dela-
ware, New York and New Jersey. Its so slow now a lot of guys have pulled out there pots, Zinn said. An official with DNR said, however, that the situation with blue crabs may not be as dire as watermen think. Brenda Davis, blue crab program manager with DNR, said the large numbers of spawning age females that were part of the eariler winter dredge survey, the main
method by which DNR assesses the crab population, still indicated a healthy number of the crustacean. The crabs that spawned havent grown to harvestable size yet, Davis said. Its disappointing but its not a sign that were going to have low abundance in the future. Davis said the numbers of harvestable crabs might increase by next years season
if they survived. Recent weather conditions large numbers of predators, like the red drum fish, have come into local waters in large numbers and contributed to the decline in harvestable crab numbers, she said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Third Open House to Discuss Lexington Park Master Plan to Take Place
The Department of Land Use and Growth Management will host a final open house on Wednesday, August 28 to discuss the Lexington Park Development District draft master plan. The public is invited at attend the open house, scheduled to take place at Greenview Knolls Elementary School, located at 45711 Military Lane in Great Mills, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A copy of the draft plan is currently available online at http://www.stmarysmd.com/docs/LPDDstaffdraft0713.pdf. A video summary of the plan is also at http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=t_yu6TgZp- 0&feature=share&list=UUcDK2_siSdnSnxDKWVtU7JQ The draft plan can also be viewed at the three St. Marys County libraries and at the St. Marys County Public Information Office, located inside the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown. For further information on the draft plan or the open house, please call 301-475-4200, ext. 1541 or 1500. The Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing at its September 9, 2013 meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to prepare for and attend the hearing. Please watch for additional open houses to be held in Lexington Park prior to the hearing.
The Republican Women Of St. Mary's recently held a waterfront wine and cheese social at "Riverbrink", home of Mr. & Mrs. Ed Bonifant in Colton's Point. Pictured to the right are Deb Rey, candidate for Delegate District 29B and Kathy Morgan, wife of Matt Morgan,future contender for Delegate District 29A.Others in attendance were County Commissioners Cindy Jones, Danny Morris, RWSM club members, friends and guests.
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The St. Marys County Sheriffs Office will host a community blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross and Mr. Tire, on September 3, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The drive will be held at The St. Marys County Sheriffs Office located at 23150 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown, Md. When you go the extra mile and give blood or platelets you will receive a voucher good for two great offers from Mr. Tire. About 1 in 5 people entering a hospital needs blood, so donors are always in constant demand. Patients with cancer, victims of accidents, and those undergoing surgery are just some of the recipients who benefit from blood donations. By donating just one pint of blood, you have the potential to save up to three lives. Our goal is to see 100 donors. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 lbs. and is in generally good health can donate blood. The entire process takes about an hour and all blood types are needed. Donors should bring a photo ID. If you already signed up to donate blood, thank you! You are making a lifesaving contribution that benefits accident victims, cancer patients, surgical candidates, children with blood disorders and many others. If you have never donated blood, please consider doing so. Your donations are always in high demand. To schedule an appointment to donate blood call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to www. redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor ID 05310728 to schedule your life-saving donation. Walk-ins are also welcome at this drive.
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SHERIFFS BLOTTER
The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.
2nd Degree Assault On August 11, Deputies responded to an apartment on Valley Court in Lexington Park, Md., for an assault. Deputy Joshua Krum made contact with the victim who advised he had been in an argument with Adwina Shavron Bowman, 30 of Lexington Park, Md. Bowman became irate with the victim during the argument and assaulted him, leaving visible injuries. Bowman was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Assault. 2nd Degree Assault/Disorderly Conduct/Fail to Obey Lawful Order On August 11, Deputy William Bankhead responded to Hickory Hills Shopping Center in California, Md., for a disorderly subject. Deputy Bankhead located Joseph Lindsey Cransford, 41 of Prince Frederick, Md., in the parking lot. Deputy Bankhead was advised by witnesses that Cransford was yelling obscenities to patrons, as well as making lewd remarks to a female juvenile walking into an establishment in the shopping center with her family. Maryland State Trooper, TFC Mersman was on scene and instructed Cransford to cease his disorderly behavior. However, Cransford continued yelling at officers and passing citizens. Deputy Bankhead observed an open container belonging to Cransford. Witnesses had observed Cransford consuming alcoholic beverages in the parking lot, in violation of Maryland Law. Deputy Bankhead attempted to arrest Cransford when Cransford began to resist. A brief struggle ensued and Cransford was detained. Once Cransford was placed inside of Deputy Bankheads vehicle he began to kick the interior of the vehicle. In an attempt to stop Cransfords actions, Deputy Bankhead was struck several times resulting in minor injuries. Cransford was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Failure to Obey Lawful Order, Disturbing the Peace, Alcoholic Beverage in Public. Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance/ Paraphernalia On August 9, Deputy Shane Cameron responded to the area of Chancellors Run Road and Great Mills Road for a motor vehicle accident. During the investigation of the accident, Deputy Cameron observed the driver of the at fault vehicle, Zachary Scott Llewellyn, 21 of Hollywood, Md., displayed physical signs of impairment. Deputy Cameron subsequently located several items within Llewellyns vehicle containing a suspected controlled dangerous substance residue. Llewellyn was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Paraphernalia. 2nd Degree Assault On August 10, Deputy Austin Schultz responded to a residence on Windmill Point Drive in Drayden, Md., for an assault. Deputy Schultz met with the victim who advised he was confronted by Lacey Amanda Plummer, 22 of Drayden, Md., who wanted him to leave the residence. The victim advised during the argument, Plummer struck him several times causing injury. Plummer was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Assault. Theft under $10,000/Theft Scheme/Destruction of Property/Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance On August 13, Cpl. Timothy White was conducting a premise check at the Charlotte Hall Park and Ride in Charlotte Hall, Md. Cpl. White observed a subject later identified as Candis Deann Shires, 27 of Waldorf, Md., duck down into a vehicle to avoid being seen by Cpl. White. Cpl. White made
contact with Shires to further investigate her activity. During investigation Deputy Beishline observed suspected synthetic marijuana and a smoking device inside of the vehicle, in plain view. Deputies conducted a search of Shires vehicle locating several items utilized as burglary tools. Deputies located several vehicles in the parking lot that were broken into and items removed. Items stolen from those vehicles were subsequently located in the vehicle with Shires. While Deputies were on scene Shires boyfriend, Justin Lee Hewitt-Patrick, 28 of Nanjemoy, Md., arrived in another vehicle. Hewitt-Patrick provided Deputies with false information and left the scene. Incident to arrest of Shires, a tow truck arrived to remove the vehicle Deputies were searching. Deputies were advised a subject later identified as Hewitt-Patrick, flagged the tow truck driver down and requested him to tow the vehicle Deputies were out with. Cpl. White responded over to where Hewitt-Patrick was located and realized the subject was the same one they had just had contact with and that had provided the false information. Hewitt-Patrick fled from Cpl. White however, was quickly apprehended. Deputies subsequently discovered both Shires and Hewitt-Patrick were working as a team in the burglaries and thefts from the vehicles parked at the Charlotte Hall Park and Ride. Both subjects were arrested and charged with Theft under $10,000/ Theft Scheme/Destruction of Property/Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. Deputy Philip Lance was the arresting Deputy. 2nd Degree Assault On August 14, Deputies responded to a residence on Point Lookout Road in Morganza, Md., for an assault. Cpl. Michael Peacher met with the victim who advised she was in an argument with John Raymond Milburn 3rd, 33 of Morganza, Md. The victim advised the argument escalated to an assault when Milburn grabbed her by the throat and pushed her into the wall. Cpl. Peacher observed marks and injury to the victim as a result of the assault. Milburn was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Assault. Rogue and Vagabond On August 14, the Emergency Communications Center received a call from an off site surveillance company who was actively observing a subject rummage through vehicles at Century Auto Sales in Mechanicsville, Md. Deputy Anthony Cole responded to the area locating Dwayne Anthony Thompson, 51 of Loveville, Md. Thompson matched the description provided by the surveillance company. As a result of the investigation Deputy Cole determined Thompson was the subject rummaging through the vehicles. Thompson was arrested and charged with Rogue and Vagabond. Disorderly Conduct/Resisting Arrest On August 15, Deputies responded to Big Dogs Paradise Bar in Mechanicsville, Md., for a subject outside of the establishment acting disorderly and refusing to leave. Deputy Timothy Snyder made contact with employees of the establishment who advised Beth Suzanne Gannon, 27 of Mechanicsville, Md., was asked to leave the establishment due to her actions. Once outside she continued to yell and use vulgar language, drawing patrons out of the establishment. Deputy Snyder advised Gannon to cease her actions. Gannon refused to comply and was placed under arrest. A brief struggle ensued. During the struggle Gannon assaulted Deputy Snyder but was subsequently detained and placed into the patrol vehicle. Gannon was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.
From mid-August through Labor Day, local police will be out in force as part of the annual statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over crackdown on impaired driving. The crackdown, which includes high-visibility enforcement throughout Maryland, will run from August 16 through the Labor Day holiday weekend. Impaired driving is one of the largest traffic safety problems in our region. Every 47 hours, someone in Maryland dies in an impaired driving crash. Last year in Maryland, impaired driving crashes killed 170 people and injured another 4,019 people. The efforts of Marylands agencies, especially the Motor Vehicle Administrations Highway Safety Office, are having a positive impact on achieving Marylands goal of Toward Zero Deaths. In 2012, deaths from impaired crashes decreased to 34% of the states total motor vehicle fatalities, compared to 37% in 2011. Impaired driving is a public health issue, a highway safety priority and its a crime, said Cpl. Kevin Meyer. Between 2008 and 2012, 875 people lost their lives in impaired driving crashes with 74% of the fatalities occurring at night. Being arrested for driving while impaired brings a wide range of negative consequences into ones life. Impaired drivers face jail time, the loss of their drivers licenses, and steep financial consequences such as higher insurance rates, attorney fees, court costs, lost time at work, and the potential loss of a job. Research has shown that high-visibility enforcement like the 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign reduces impaired driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent. By joining the statewide effort, we will make Marylands roadways safer for everyone. Impaired driving takes a particularly heavy toll on young drivers, especially 18 to 34-year-old drivers. We want to remind everyone that getting behind the wheel if youve been drinking or taking drugs has grave consequences. Being impaired and under the influence, affects your ability to make sound decisions. added Sheriff Timothy Cameron. During the campaign, Maryland drivers will be reminded to Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Advertisements on billboards, transit shelters and targeted gas pumps as well as radio and digital components will be visible throughout the State. Driving impaired is simply not worth the risk. So dont take the chance. Remember, Maryland enforcement agencies will be out in force and we will be watching, so Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. For more information, visit the Toward Zero Deaths website at www.towardzerodeathsmd.com
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St. Marys College Receives Superior Circle Award from Omicron Delta Kappa
Omicron Delta Kappa recently awarded St. Marys College of Maryland with the Superior Circle Award. Each year Omicron Delta Kappa recognizes Circles (chapters) that meet all the Circle Standards with a Circle of Distinction Award, a Superior Circle Award, or a Presidential Award of Excellence. Circles qualify as a Superior Circle if they meet all standards and produce two or more campus-wide leadership events during the year. The St. Marys College Circle received this recognition due in part to a networking program that brought first-year students and alumni together as part of a Clay Leadership Development Initiative. The Omicron Delta Kappa Foundation sponsors the Clay Leadership Development Initiative that awards grants to Circles to aid with the costs of leadership development programming. Each year the foundation awards grants in the amount of $500 to six Circles around the country. Past grant-winning projects have included service projects, fundraisers, and faculty-student cooperative programs. In addition, the St. Marys College Circle participated in the ODK National Day of Service, which involved having volunteers work at the Campus Farm, active fundraising efforts during the academic year, and on-going leadership development workshops for ODK members. St. Marys College is also pleased to announce that the ODK Foundation Scholarship Committee selected Emily Wavering 13, who was also named ODK Circle Leader of the Year, as a recipient of the 2013 ODK Scholarship. Each year the foundation awards up to 20 scholarships to members who are applying for post-graduate programs. These $1,000 scholarships are available to students who have earned a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA, were voting members of their ODK Circle, and are current seniors or have graduated within the past five years. Joanne Goldwater, faculty secretary of the St. Marys College ODK Circle, said, Emily is a student of exemplary character who exhibits responsible leadership, role modeling, and service to our college and the community. About ODK: The Omicron Delta Kappa Society, Inc., the national leadership honors society for college students, recognizes and encourages superior scholarship, leadership and exemplary character. ODK was founded December 3, 1914 at Washington and Lee University, Lexington Va., by 15 student and faculty leaders. ODK was the first college honor society of a national scope to give recognition for meritorious leadership and service in extracurricular activities. The Society is now present on the campuses of over 300 colleges around the country.
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culus and grades 10 to 12 English. The average session in a HelpNow tutoring chatroom is about two hours Falcon said. It doesnt give answers, [the program] helps work through problems she said. There are no dumb questions. HelpNow is available in both English and Spanish and covers a variety of subject including math, science, social studies, English, reading and writing essentials, resume writing and foreign languages. It also gives practice test help for students taking standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT. Falcon said that SMRLA feels comfortable with promoting HelpNow for grades three through 12 although most any age group can be benefited by the program, including adults. To access HelpNow, the user must have a library card. By entering the card number into HelpNow, the user has gained access to all the help available through the program. There is no limit on the amount of time that can be spent on the program, it is available daily, and free, from 2 to 11 p.m. The public library also runs the program Collection of Southern Marylands Online Services (COSMOS) that is available online for nearly every subject. To access COSMOS, visit cosmos.somd.lib. md.us/ to access the HelpNow services, visit main.somd.md.brainfuse.com/authenticate.asp. For more information, call or visit a local public library office. kimberlyalston@countytimes.net
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Sisters, Taylor Neiser 12th grade, and Rianna Neiser 9th grade, first day of school for Chopticon High School.
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2nd grade Piney Point Elementary. Savannah and her grandmother for her bus driver.
Students and teachers at Spring Ridge Middle School returned to several new classrooms Wednesday months after they were gutted by a fire that got its start in an aging air conditioning unit on the outside of the building back on April 25. They were done a few weeks in advance, said Principal Angela Fulp of the new classrooms. Weve been fine tuning them with bulletin boards and other supplies. The classrooms are up and running. Were excited.
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Business Profile
For the past 15 years Clarks Landing restaurnat in Hollywood has been dishing up seafood for customers but by the end of the year, said the restaurants owner Nick Shriver, he will be leaving Hollywood for Solomons Island in Calvert County. Shriver said his lease will be up by April of next year but before then he says his restaurant operations will switch over to the new Lighthouse Inn currently under construction. The new restaurant will replace the old and well loved Lighthouse Inn that burned down several years ago, the result of a carelessly discarded cigarette. That 2006 blaze buffeted that section of the island and also razed the historic Bowens Inn. Both places were regarded as community landmarks. Were out of here in December, said Shriver last week. April 30 it will have been 16 years since weve been here. Shriver said the footprint of the two-story restaurant will be much the same as the original with just a few differences. Not exactly, but its close [to the original], Shriver said. Its the same exact footprint. Shriver said customers on both sides of the Patuxent River have been asking about when the new restaurant will open. He said the establishment should be open for business by January of next year. The earlier the better, Shriver said. Its been huge so far, everybodys talking about it. I spend 50 percent of time answering questions about it. guyleonard@countytimes.net
In the beginning, Isselbacher had no intentions of selling her products, A friend just offered me money for a gift for someone else one day, she said. Being a homeschooling teacher for her children, Isselbacher began selling her wares via Facebook as a way to help pay for books. Chrystals Princess Treasures is in the process of developing a website, but for now, all products can be found online at www.facebook.com/chrystalsprincesstreasures. Prices range from $2 to $50 with custom orders available. For more information, call Chrystal Isselbacher at 240-577-3056. kimberlyalston@countytimes.net
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Statement From Maryland Department Editor Of Housing And Community Development Secretary Skinner On July Foreclosure Report
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Raymond A. Skinner released the following statement on RealtyTracs release of July foreclosure data showing Maryland had the second highest foreclosure rate in the country, at 16.7 foreclosures per 10,000 households. This latest report from RealtyTrac reminds us that many Maryland families are still struggling with foreclosure in the wake of the most prolonged national economic downturn since the Great Depression. However, the states continued high rate of foreclosure is the anticipated result of the continued clearing of long delinquent loans. The second quarter 2013 Mortgage Bankers Association National Delinquency Survey released last week showed that Marylands overall delinquency rate declined for the second consecutive quarter to its lowest reading in almost five years. The decline in Marylands delinquency rate was due to a significant reduction in the 90+ day delinquency bucket which posted the lowest reading in four years, and decreased for the 11th consecutive quarter. Maryland recorded the 2nd largest rate of decline in 90+ day delinquencies nationwide. On the whole, Marylands housing recovery continues at a very strong pace, as evidenced by rising home prices, brisk home sales, tightening inventory of homes for sale and even the continued decline in new delinquencies. Governor Martin OMalley and Lt. Governor Anthony Brown urge families facing financial difficulties to ACT NOW to find alternatives to foreclosure! The first step is to contact the MD HOPE Counseling Network, by calling our tollfree 24-hour MD HOPE Hotline at 1-877462-7555 or by visiting our HOPE website at MDHOPE.org Since the start of the foreclosure crisis, few states have done more than Maryland to help families avoid foreclosure. We are among the national leaders for investment in housing counseling, and for helping beleaguered homeowners get loan modifications under the Home Affordable Mortgage Program and refinancing under the Home Affordable Refinance Program. Marylands extensive
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A Letter to America
America is headed straight towards destruction. And this destruction will come as a judgement from God. This judgement can only be averted if we seek God and turn ourselves and our country around. Responsibility for the ungodliness which now prevails in our great country belongs to each one of us. But why me, you are probably thinking, to yourself. Because God says so! You see, God is going to hold us responsible for everything. For what we have done and for what we failed to do. In the Word of God (the Holy Bible) it says, "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man" (Ecclesiastes 12:13). We failed our duty in many different ways! We stood by as our nation was being corrupted and perverted, and we let ungodliness seep into every aspect of our lives. Everything which God considers abomination is now acceptable in America. Some of our political leaders now brazenly support things which God Almighty called wicked and abominable. They are either not knowledgeable in God's word, or are defying God. The Holy Bible shows what happened to nations who dared to defy God, or that got so morally depraved that God finally destroyed them. So we need to admit that America is morally and spiritually corrupt, and that it is time to turn back to God. As a start, turn the TV off, and then close your eyes, sit back, take a few deep breaths, and relax for a few minutes without thinking. Then believe the Bible truth that there is a living God, our Creator, who created everything that was created and made, including you, and that He loves you. On a clear night, go outside where it is dark and look at the moon, stars, and the never-ending universe. Everything you see before you, stands, on God's Word. God wants us to love him, obey him, and serve him, in return for the life he has given us. To get to know God, read the Word of God, the Holy Bible, from beginning to end. Manuel Ybarra, Jr. Colgate, Okla.
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Obituaries
Michael Alfred Cosgrove, 65
Capt. Michael Alfred Cosgrove, USN (Ret) Cos, 65, of Lexington Park, Md., died August 8, at the Specialty Hospital of Washington in D.C. Born April 10, 1948 in Madrid, Spain, he was the son of Alfred Kevin Cosgrove of Chicopee, Mass., and the late Irene Beatrice (Roulier) Cosgrove. Cos graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., in 1970. He married his wife of nearly 42 years, Rhea, on September 18, 1971 at the Westover Air Force Base in Mass. He attended Post Graduate Naval School in Monterey, Calif., in 1978; was a member of the 1980 U.S. Naval Test Pilot School class in Patuxent River, Md.; and a graduate of the Naval War College in 1984 in Newport, R.I. During his naval career, he flew more than 4,000 hours in 70 different types of aircraft and supported multiple deployments at sea. He participated in the evacuation of Americans from South Vietnam in 1975 and on a later deployment was credited with two successful rescues in the western Pacific. Cos held several positions at NAS Patuxent River. During his last tour, he served as Commander of the Naval Test Wing Atlantic.
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P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or the Naval Academy Athletic Association, c/o Business Office, 566 Brownson Rd., Annapolis, MD 21402 (on memo line: Navy Heavy Weight Crew Program, Memory of M.A. Cosgrove 70) Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md. ing about the past. The family received friends on Wednesday, August 21, from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m., followed by the Knights of Columbus prayers in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 22, at 10 a.m., in Our Ladys Catholic Church, Leonardtown, Md., with Father Bob Kosty officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers; Mike Hill, Allen Quade, Jonathon Lachkovic, Mike Abell, Arnold Goldsborough and Ron Vause. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Marys P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or the Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD 20650
He retired from the Navy after 30 years of service and remained active in the community. He served as the Vice President of the Patuxent River Council of the Navy League of the United States. During his past time, he enjoyed attending Naval Academy football games with his fellow alumni. He also enjoyed spending time at his ski home in West Virginia and taking annual beach trips to Ocean City, Md., with his family. In addition to his father, Cos is survived by his devoted wife, Rhea Cosgrove of Lexington Park, Md.; his sons Michael Cosgrove of Lexington Park, Md.; Liam Cosgrove (Jamie) of Callaway, Md.; and Joe Cosgrove (Janna) of Denver, Colo.; his brother Dan Cosgrove (Marcia) of Port Matilda, Pa.; and sister Terri Strandburg (John) of Wilbraham, Mass.; grandchildren Holden Garrison, Andrew Cosgrove, Ethan Cosgrove and Emma Cosgrove; niece Katie Strandburg and nephew Kevin Cosgrove. In addition to his mother, he was pre-deceased by a brother, the late Pat Cosgrove. A Memorial Mass will be held on August 23, 11 a.m., at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Mattapony Road in St. Marys City, Md., followed by a reception at the Flight Deck Lounge at NAS Patuxent River. Father Scott Woods will officiate the mass. Interment will follow at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project,
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Obituaries
Herman Charles Neels, 95
Herman Charles Neels, 95, of Charlotte Hall, Md., formerly of Towson, Md. passed away on August 18, at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He was born on January 31, 1918 in Baltimore, Md., son of the late Edward Neels and the late Lena (Dreyer) Neels. Mr. Neels served in the Army in France in the Second World War. He was employed by S.C.M. Chemicals and worked in chemical production. He enjoyed reading, hiking, and sporting events. In addition to his parents, Herman was predeceased by his brother, Edward Neels and a sister, Rose Neels Lahner. Herman is survived by his nephews, Howard Edward Neels of Kingsville, Md., Carl Neels of Dallas, Texas, and Ronald Lahner of North Bradford, Conn.; and a niece, Carolyn Lahner Richardson of Johnson City, Tenn. All arrangements are being handled by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, Md. 20622. A Committal Service will be held at a later date. In Lieu of Flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to: Charlotte Hall veterans Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
William Barnes, 59
William Harold Barnes, 59 of Lexington Park, Md., died August 10, in St. Inigoes, Md. Born August 16, 1953 in Leonardtown, Md., he was the son of Dorothy C. Carroll of Lexington Park, Md., and the late James F. Barnes. He joined the Army in 1972 where he served two years and received an honorable discharge in 1974. He later joined the National Guard. He was a member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, under the guidance of Father Scott Wood. Harold was employed by Quality Transfer Services in Lexington Park, Md. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, long-distance walking, jogging and playing pick-up basketball with his brothers and friends. His favorite professional sports teams were the Los Angeles Lakers and San Francisco 49ers. He often used his most frequent greeting when approached by family and friends, Whats up home skillet. Harold also enjoyed serving others by providing transportation services when needed. In addition to his mother, Harold is survived by his children, Thawann Jordan of Lexington Park, Md., Charles Barnes of Lexington Park, Md., Harold Barnes, Jr. of Norfolk, Va. and Quincy Barnes of Great Mills, Md.; two grandchildren; and siblings, Joseph Carroll of Norfolk, Va., Bruce Carroll of Baltimore, Md., Louis Barnes of Mechanicsville, Md, Brian Hopewell of Lexington Park, Md, Richard Hopewell of Kettering, Mo. and Twana Harper. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Hopewell. Family received friends on Tuesday, August 20, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Peter Claver Church. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. by Reverend Scott Woods. Interment will be on Monday, August 26, 2013 at 1 p.m. in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Wilson Albaugh; daughters, Linda Stebbins (Bill) of Enterprise, Fla., Ellen Branoff (Rick) of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Paige Theriot (Ed) of New Orleans, La. Grandpop was adored by his eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren, Betsy Haley (Paul) and sons, Liam and Nigel of Baltimore, Md., Melissa Stebbins of Maitland, Fla.; Adam Branoff (Morgan) and daughter, Mae of Charleston, S.C.; Ben Branoff of San Juan Puerto Rico; Sarah Branoff of Charleston, S.C.; Dave Schindler (Lola) and son, Landon of San Diego, Ca.; Kelly Schindler of Washington, D.C.; and Nathan Schindler of New Orleans, La. He is also survived by his sister, Phyllis Broms (Will) of Leonardtown, Md. and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel C. Albaugh. Family received friends on Tuesday, August 20, from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m., at the Brinsfield Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend Joseph Calis on Wednesday, August 21, at 10 a.m. in Holy Face Catholic Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Church of the Epiphany, 201 Lafeyette St., Port Orange, Fla. 32128. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Marilouise D. Tucker, 89
Marilouise D. Tucker, 89, of La Plata, Maryland passed peacefully August 15, at Hospice House of St. Marys, surrounded by family. Born June 8, 1924, in Kansas City, Missouri, she was the daughter of Ivan Nelson Davis and Mary Hakes Davis, sister of Peggy and Raymond. After a whirlwind romance, she married Robert V. Tucker on February 6, 1944, sharing a journey of more than 67 years together. Besides being a top designer for Coles Ethan Allan for over 25 years, she was a wonderful mother and adoring and loving grandmother. She loved her church, especially her time spent with the ladies of the craft group. She enjoyed gardening, reading, playing bridge, volunteering and early morning walks with Maralyn Ashcraft. She rarely missed any of her grandchildrens games or shows! She also thoroughly loved her visits to Rehoboth beach with family and friends! Marilouise was predeceased by her husband, Bob, son Robbie and daughter Pamela. She is survived by her children Ronald Tucker (Frances), Patricia Willen (Craig), Gregory Tucker (Gina), Geoffrey Tucker, and Kerry Tucker, 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, her niece, nephews and friends. Viewing was on Wednesday, August 21, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Raymond Funeral Service, P.A. Celebration of Life Service on Thursday, August 22, at 11 a.m. at Good Samaritan Presbyterian Church, 13025 Good Samaritan Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602. Private Interment at a later date at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, Md. Expressions of Sympathy may be made to Hospice House of St. Marys, 44724 Hospice Lane, Callaway, MD 20620 or to Good Samaritan Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Raymond Funeral Service, La Plata, Md.
Summerseat Farm
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For perhaps more than 300 years Summerseat, a farm now nestled off of Route 235 in Mechanicsville, has seen St. Marys County history come and go but the board of directors of the non-profit entity that now runs the land are trying equally hard to not only preserve it but to unmask its real story. In its current iteration Summerseat is a working farm complete with a herd of bison, a few roosters, a pair of peacocks and many other animals; it also is an events spot for weddings and other community gatherings aimed at raising funds to keep the non-profit group viable. James Dicus, head of the board of directors, said Summerseat is run entirely by volunteers but is almost like a full time job. Its one of the areas least known historical sites, he said, and the board of directors is working to change that image. A lot of people havent heard about Summerseat, Dicus told The County Times. Theres Maryland history hear and also U.S. history. Its been a lot of things to a lot of people. Most recently the farm has been the sight of a SyFy Channel television series episode of Ghost Hunters which helped give the site national recognition. Summerseat got its start in 1678, just a few decades after the founding of the Maryland colony in 1634, after a warrant granting the tract to Baker Brooke Esq. who died in 1678 before the actual papers of ownership could be issued to him, according to the non-profits own records. Linda Reno, a local historian and geneologist who came onto the board to glean the real history of Summerseat, said she has seen no documentation to show it existed in 1678, rather that by 1775 it had come under the ownership of the Reeder family, documents show. Reno said much of the historical significance of the site is still undetermined but she believed there was a strong likelihood it was worth the research. Theres a lot of lore about Summerseat, Reno said. It needs to be thoroughly researched to determine its real history and its true historical significance. Uncertainly about its history not withstanding, Reno said there was almost something there worth investigating. One of the problems with St. Marys County was that the court-
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house in Leonardtown burned down in 1831, destorying a trove of valuable historical documents, Reno said. Theres still a lot of research to be done there about characters who lived there, and there were some interesting characters, Reno said. One was Clement Dorsey, who lies buried there in the family graveyard. Dorsey, a circuit judge in La Plata during the events of the War of 1812, travelled to Benedict when the British landed there and prevented the sacking of the town by regular troops in retaliation for the locals poisoning a stock of whiskey they invaders had plundered. Another of his decendents, Christopher Dorsey Costigan, was one of several thousand county residents to join the cause of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. Dorsey Costigan is also buried in the family graveyard at Summerseat. All these plantations were Southern sympathizers,
Dicus said. The people of St. Marys County resented the occupation and 2,500 men fought for the Confederacy. To ensure that Maryland did not secede from the Union, then President Abraham Lincoln had several legislators arrested and held without trial to prevent them from voting to take Maryland out of the union until future elections could ensure pro-Lincoln candidates would win. Scott Lawrence, a local archaeological field technicion who recently helped unearth the remains of a 17th century chapel in Newtowne Neck, joined the board of Summerseat to find out what secrets the land itself holds. He said a pottery shard found there was dated as coming from before the Revolutionary War. Such a find convinced him there was plenty of history buried at Summerseat. There absolutely is more there, Lawrence said. The value of Summerseat is its a rural preserved agricultural setting thats been virtually untouched by development. The house that now stands there is not the original one, he said, but the land itself is virtually pristine.
Its preserved as it was 150 years ago and that makes it unique, Lawrence said. Its one of the few. Even now there is evidence that Summerseat may still be slowly revealing its secrets, he said. Lawrence said he would be investigating whether there was a building foundation for either servant or slave quarters in the same field where the bison now graze. Apparently their constant grazing and movement have tamped down the earth enough to reveal what may be an archaeological find, he said. I want to get to the buried history, Lawrence said. Dicus said the land only recently came into the hands of the non-profit in 2001; only since then has real historic research been an option. Theres a ton of early American history and culture here waiting to be discovered, Dicus said. People are still discovering it. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Newsmaker
Allen Price, Photographer
By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer Photography is that space between reality and fiction. It is an interpretation of the perceived world, Allen Price said. As a school newspaper advisor at Patuxent High School in Lusby, Price originally used his camera for teaching purposes in the classroom. After vacationing in Yellowstone, taking his camera to gain experience, he realized that a camera, for him, was the way to go. While even Price himself will admit that he takes quality photographs, he will also tell you that there was a point in his life when he thought he had no artistic bones in his body. I cant draw at all, he said, my handwriting is terrible and at the time as a young kid, I didnt have any patience. Comparing himself to his mother, a stained glass window maker and illustrator, Price figured he had no artistic ability. My mother can sketch anything, he said. He carried this belief until he was introduced to a camera. A pencil never made much sense in my handsa camera does, he said. Much of Prices work is black and white rather than color because he feels that black and white, to me, is the most powerful form of photography. He explained that without color, emotion trying to be conveyed becomes more evident whereas with color, things can be interpreted differently than what they were meant to. Price prefers landscape and wildlife photography as opposed to portrait
Price will be hosting a Landscape and Wildlife Photography show at the Lexington Park Library for the month. He lets his artwork speak for itself, adding in a word or two for effect. Just look at my photos, he said, if they do something for you, great. Price hopes to continue on taking pictures the trick he said, is teach-
ing your camera to see whats in your mind, pushing his limits and expanding his mind. Lexington Park Library is lo cated at 21677 FDR Blvd in Lexington Park. For more information, visit www. allenpricephotography.com kimberlyalston@countytimes.net
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Some weeds are so persistent, destructive, and difficult to eradicate that they have been designated as noxious. Maryland has a noxious weed law that requires landowners to control Canada thistle, johnsongrass, shattercane, and multiflora rose on private property. For effective control, both the seed and the root system of these weeds must be managed by mowing, cultivating, or treating with approved herbicide. For information on identifying or controlling these plants, contact Maryland Department of Agriculture Plant Protection and Weed Management at 410-841-5920 or www.mdinvasivesp.org.
introduced commercially through horticulture and are used in landscapes. Before you purchase a plant, be sure it is not a listed invasive plant. Some of these plants include Phragmites, purple loosestrife, Miscanthus, barberries, winged euonymus, Bradford or callery pear, English ivy, Vinca, Amur honeysuckle and Japanese stilt grass. Assistance is available for the removal of many invasive species. A vegetation removal permit may be required. For permit information, contact the St. Marys County Department of Land Use and Growth Management.
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By Brian Beasley
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Potomac Speedway
It is both surprising and impressive the quality of racing being put on at the dirt track at Budds Creek. When I see the World of Outlaws or Lucas Oil dirt series on Speed TV, sometimes at 4 a.m. in the morning when the Formula 1 race from South Korea or Fukishima, Japan ( which has become much more competitive since the advent of DRS (drag reduction system) broadcast reaches the East Coast of the United States. I marvel at the great side by side racing, sliding through the turns, power to the ground action. Along with the thrill, comes a slight feeling of regret...being that 12-15 years ago when they were starting that series, the organizers came to Mrs. Beasley and offered to buy the dirt track in full. Being the extremely fair person that too few us know she is, Mrs. Beasley said well ,let me see if the man that presently rents the track, Pete Cameron can match your offer (which was more than reasonable). Well time moves on ...and that opportunity was lost to indecisiveness! In some cases timing is everything people! Sorry Pete: please do not sue me for liable. That is right , World of Outlaws came a hair away from being hosted at Budds Creek, a valuable life lesson learned, and hey, you can use that! As I was saying, I was delighted to see that the racing being put on by Open Wheel Entertainment, Gunther with Ms. Denise running the show at Potomac Speedway, is every bit as exciting. Events that feature the Super Late Models are every bit at that same level! The banking at Budds Creek offers a unique style of dirt track racing, (originally designed to be an asphalt track) the combination of the 25 degree banking with sliding around the turns results in these Super Lates coming off turns 2 and 4 on three wheels. After setting up the car going into the corner, put the power to the ground to get the back end to wash out a little and thus corner faster. It is a complex combination of pure power and handling. The result being the left front wheel two and half feet off the ground with 700 horsepower being put directly to the ground. The fact is, the Super Lates are super fast... no stuff! Long time rivals of Pete Camerons; Cameron Construction race machine with David Williams piloting and the ever fast Kenny Morlans Dennison Landscape rocketship. But Gunthers Honey has more than a little something to say on that subject with Dale Holidge and J.G. Spence either chasing them down or watch them fade in the rear view. Well we will let those boys fight that out amongst themselves... you get the point! September 1 is the Ronnie Mcbee Memorial Race, and Man that guy used to burn Budds Creek up, for a whole
decade or more, I am sure you officionattos know the story. None the less, The Super Late Model Show is coming to Budds Creek, Potomac Speedway this weekend coming complete with fireworks and a full card of good racing...ie. Crate late model, Street stock, Hobbie and Newcar classes. September 6th the final points paying race for the Super Late Models this season, That is 2 great races on consecutive weekends Sept 1st and 6th... Potomac Speedway! Ronnie Mcbee Memorial Race * With Fireworks Super Late Models, Crate Lates, Streeet Stock , Hobbie, New Cars
Final Points Race For Super Lates*, Late Models (Super Fast), Street Stock, Hobbie, U-Cars Small Car Nationals (Budds Goes Bigtime!) Late Model (Super Fast) Street Stock, Hobbie, Strictly Stock, U-Car
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Bleachers
Pushing The Envelope
By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer My grandfather used to give my dad a subscription of The Sporting News for Christmas. He did it for years. It became a tradition - one of those expected gifts that helped make the holiday season complete and the subsequent year more joyous. Truth be told, my dad didnt read the issues regularly. He workeda lotand simply didnt have the bandwidth (something I now understand completely) for an in-depth magazine like The Sporting News. Conversely, being a young lad with plenty of disposable time and an inclination for sports, I loved the recurring holiday subscription and devoured every issue like a ravenous pooch scarfing down table scraps. With the speed and depth of sports coverage today, it is hard to explain the significance of spotting an issue of The Sporting News buried within a pile of my parents mail. Imagine (if you dare), a period possessing only a prehistoric version of ESPN, no Internet and very little access to national sports coverage. It was a time when the contents of your mailbox could still provide fresh and breaking news. No, it wasnt the 1930s my sarcastic, youthful readers. It was the 1980s and early 1990s - a period dominated by mullets, leg warmers, friendship beads, the original Smurfs and Michael Jackson - and The Sporting News was how this writers youthful itch for everything sports was scratched. In one particular issue, circa 1991 if memory serves, Bernard Kings surgically repaired knee was featured on the cover. No, thats not a misrepresentation. King, the one-time New York Knicks All-Star and late-80s comeback project of the Washington Bullets, wasnt on the cover - his scarred knee was. King had torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in 1985, long before tearing ACLs was cool, and was in the midst of a miraculous comeback from what then was a career-fatal injury. King went on to have several productive seasons with the Bullets and his case no doubt advanced the cause of orthopedic surgery. Now, nearly 30 years later, players routinely return from ACL injuries, sometimes (think Vikings running back Adrian Peterson) with mind-boggling speed and effectiveness. The memory of Kings revolutionary return was pulled back into my conscious thoughts because two current players, Robert Griffin III and Kobe Bryant, are attempting comebacks from a torn ACL and Achilles tendon, respectively. Both appear far ahead of schedule and somewhat irritated by the conventional wisdom that threatens to constrain their ability to redefine normal recovery milestones. Bryant has stated that his Achilles feels great and is targeting an unheard of return for the first gameof the preseason. Meanwhile, RGIII has been awkwardly forthright in expressing his opinion that the Skins handling of his return to full football activities included no flexibility for his unique (super human as some have contended) recovery powers. Strip away the arrogance, theatrics and complexities of both situations and a fundamental and attractive component of elite athletes and revolutionary people - is revealed: the personal drive and confidence to challenge the limits of the possible. Players like King, RGIII and Bryant are told no or you cant, absorb those negative absolutes as a challenge and regurgitate undeniable physical data that defies the envelop of whats assumed to be humanly obtainable. The Kings, Griffins and Bryants of the world look at an acoustic guitar, figure out how to electrify it and then attached a whammy bar. They invent ice cream; then add gobs of cookie dough. They dare to marry peanut butter with jelly and figure out how to pre-slice bread and propel a car down the highway without using an ounce of fossil fuels. They are the single-minded daredevils that treat preconceived notions as an opportunity for revolution. They ask why not?, what if? and you dare me? and then provide an unimaginable answer. They rattle the status quo, provoke the complacent and inspire the openminded. They turn up the heat under derrieres locked too long in limiting comfort zones. Without them we are what we are; with them we stand a chance of becoming what we could be. Watch them. Appreciate them. Emulate their best qualities if you dare. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com
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This Friday night, August 23, 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. Its safe, fun, affordable, and legal. Plus, this Friday night will feature the Outlaw 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, August 24, MIR will host the 35th annual Jet Wars. You will see the fastest, fire breathing Jet Powered Funny Cars and 300 mph jet dragsters in the country in a fiery side by side battle. Check out the stars of the show featuring: the Queen of Diamonds II, First Strike, Top Secret, California Smokey, the Beast from the East, and Jersey Thunder. The event will also feature a Jet powered Smart Car and a Jet powered Recliner! If that's not enough for ya, brace yourselves for the car eating, fire breathing "Megasaurus" which is always a crowd favorite! The insane, out of control Wild Bunch 2 Supercharged Altereds will also be putting on a show for the fans with cars like the Ol Buzzard, Bunny and the Boys, Bustin' Loose, Sideways Marty, The Reaper, The Terminator, The Warlock, and The Yellow Bandit. In addition the jets and the altereds, Bunny Burkett and the Boys will have a 2 car match race along with a Fireworks show and the Full Speed Unlimited ET series. It all happens this Saturday night at the 35th annual Jet Wars. Be sure to bring the kids to this incredible night of speed, fire and thunder. Gates will open at 12noon and time trials
start at 1 p.m. with sportsman eliminations at 5 p.m. The Jets, Wild Bunch and Funny Cars blast off at 7 p.m. and the Fireworks show will be at 10:30 p.m. Admission is $25 and that includes a free pit pass. Children 6 to 11 are just $5. This Sunday, August 25, MIR will hold the IREV - Summer Import Revolution featuring: All Import Drag Racing, a Custom Car Show, Bikini Contest, Burnout Contest, Vendor Midway, Beautiful Women, and Great Food! Import Racers from all over the East Coast will compete for $17,000 in cash purse per event! Ten different classes will be featured at the event including Heads-Up classes, Index Classes, and Bracket Classes. Maryland International Raceway is one of the best prepped racing surfaces in the country, and records will fall. The IREV event's main attraction is the Custom Car Show drawing tuners and exotics from all over the DMV area with classes for every type of car! Tons of trophies and special awards are given out at every event! In addition to the Drag Racing and Custom Car Show the IREV event features the very popular $1,200 Bikini Contest, a Smokey Burnout Contest, and a Vendor Midway. So don't miss all the action this Sunday. Gates will open at 9am, Car Show registration starts at 10am, and Drag Racing begins at 10am. Admission is $20 for adults and just $5 for Kids 6-11. Car Show entry is just $30 and you can even enter your own street car in the "Fun Runs" class for just $25. For more detailed information on these events call the 24-Hour Dragline Hotline at 301-884-RACE or visit us at www.mirdrag. com
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The Cove/D.F.Z.: a safe, fun & sober place to be for youth ages 12-17
with concerns related to drugs or alcohol. Free activities & peer support for guests. Open Monday-Friday 12-7 p.m. & Sundays 1-4 p.m. at 44871 St. Andrews Church Rd.
Beacon of Hope: a free center offering social & learning options and
peer support for adults in a fun & sober atmosphere. Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in Millison Plaza, Lexington Park, at 21800 N. Shangri La, near Well Pet Clinic.
Community Block Party on Sunday 9/29, 2-5 p.m. in Millison Plaza, Lexington Park. Free food, fun, t-shirts, entertainment & wellness info. All ages welcome!
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Health Department Cautions Residents About Exposure To Bats
The St. Marys County Health Department has recently received reports of bats living inside the attics and living spaces of local residences. While bats have a beneficial role in the environment, their presence in homes may cause nuisance conditions in the form of odor from guano. Bats may also be infected with rabies. Rabies is a preventable viral disease that can be transmitted by infectious saliva, usually through exposure by a bite from infected mammals. Bats have small teeth that may leave marks that are not easily visible. In some circumstances, a person may not be aware that an exposure has occurred; especially if a bat is found in a bedroom, a room with a sleeping child, or a room with an individual who has a disability. If safe capture of the bat is possible, the bat may be submitted for rabies testing. The St. Marys County Health Department recommends you prevent bats from entering your home. If you find a bat in your home, do not touch it with bare hands. Only let the bat go if you are sure there has been no contact with people or household pets. Contact the St. Marys County Health Department for assistance with rabies testing of a bat that has been involved in an exposure to people or pets. To prevent exposure to rabies, please take the following measures: Have your dogs, cats, ferrets, horses, sheep, and cattle vaccinated against rabies. Keep your pet under your control at all times, especially when traveling. Enjoy wildlife from a distance and do not feed wildlife. Avoid sick animals or animals that are acting in an unusual manner. Cover garbage cans securely and do not leave pet food outside. Do not relocate wildlife. Take precautions against exposure to bats, as described above. If you or your pet has been bitten or otherwise exposed to a suspected rabid domestic animal, get the owners name, address, and phone number and contact the St. Marys County Health Department immediately. If you have had contact with a bat or suspect an exposure to a bat has occurred in your home, please call the St. Marys County Health Department at 301-475-4321. For more information about bats, including how to exclude bats from your home and the removal of bat guano, please visit the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website at http://dnr. maryland.gov/wildlife/plants_wildlife/bats/batsinhome.asp.
Kids, Teen College Promotes Youth Community Service through Summer Serve Camp
As members of the CSM Kids and Teen College Summer Serve community service program, Southern Maryland teens came together in a team effort to better the community on June 27. Jacob Middleton-Day, second from left, leads a group of fellow Summer Serve volunteers as they take a hydration break from the searing heat. Equipped with bug spray and sunscreen, volunteers embrace the opportunity to lend a helping hand. Teens spent the day pouring buckets of gravel to fill potholes, removing weeds from flowerbeds and carrying lumber as they built new friendships while making a positive difference. The program was founded in 2006 and runs over the course of one week each summer. Pictured with Middleton-Day, from left, are Bianca Wheeler, Michael Fialkowski and Gabrielle Deen.
From a distance, the sight of 20 teenagers shoveling and pouring gravel to fill potholes during summer vacation may have seemed like a mirage, but upon closer inspection, not only were they working, but they were happily working. Id tell my buddies Ive enjoyed this experience greatly, said Jacob Middleton-Day, a 13-year-old Kids/Teen College student preparing to enter ninth grade this fall. They might think it sounds silly, but I really like it. Helping others just makes me feel good. Each year the College of Southern Marylands Kids and Teen College offers a community service-oriented program focused on providing teenagers with the opportunity to lend a helping hand and actively engage with their peers while out of classes for the summer. The week-long program, called Summer Serve, is supported through Volunteer Southern Maryland, a CSM program focused on placing volunteers in various opportunities throughout the community. Summer Serve allows children and teenagers to come together and volunteer locally. Participants spend time serving those in need, reflecting on community issues and building relationships with other youth from the area. Projects range from serving meals at assisted living homes to gardening and outdoor beautification. This years team of 20 volunteers ranging in age from 11 to 14 years old was one of the largest turnouts since the program began in 2006. I see the community service camp as a way to expose young people to the importance of giving back to their community in a way that is very hands-on and fun, said Emily Mudd-Hendricks, program assistant for Volunteer Southern Maryland. Rudee Ruthers is a third-year returning volunteer at the camp. Only 13 years old, she is already a veteran to community service. She began donating her time before she was 10. Before my first year of this program I was volunteering at the Humane Society of Charles County, my school
and some other non-profit organizations, she said. I didnt want to just sit around on the couch watching TV all the time, and I find it fun to help the less fortunate. Mudd-Hendricks explained that the 40-hour camp provides opportunities for participants to learn more about their own capabilities and about the importance of reaching out a helping hand. Mudd-Hendricks serves as a camp counselor and oversees activities throughout the week. At Summer Serve, the first day of camp typically involves icebreakers, or activities designed to build a teamlike atmosphere and to help prepare participants for what lies ahead. Some of our volunteers may never have entered a shelter or a nursing home before, said Mudd-Hendricks. Sometimes work settings arent always the easiest, and so we aim to ensure the children know what to expect before they arrive. Multiple events are incorporated during the week to help participants weather what can often be uncomfortably hot temperatures. Activities include water balloon fights and even impromptu dancing competitions. The teens here have a ton of fun throughout the entire experience, MuddHendricks added. Not only do we help others, said Middleton-Day, but we help ourselves. Community service can serve as high school credit or even help us to get started in a career path. Mudd-Hendricks explained that the camp offers a unique experience for each participant. The week is very concentrated on serving a variety of populations, [so] every teen gets a new and exciting experience related to service and volunteerism. By the time Friday arrives, teens are usually exhausted. What makes it all worthwhile, they say, are the new friends, memories and the knowledge that theyve positively influenced the lives of others. For information regarding the Kids and Teen College, visit http://www.csmd.edu/KidsCollege/index.html.
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Mobile Career Center visits libraries Basics of grant seeking to be presented
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Lexington Park library will offer a class on the basics of grant seeking for nonprofit organizations on Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. Those attending will learn what they need to have in place before seeking a grant, the world of grant makers, how the grant seeking process works, and the tools and resources available to them. The class is free. Registration is required. Copies of King Peggy by Peggielene Bartels and Eleanor Herman have been left in public places around the county to be picked up, read, and passed on by those who find them. Those finding the books will be entered in a drawing for a Kindle donated by Southern Maryland Regional Library Assoc. To be entered, the finder needs to follow the instructions on the book. King Peggy is this years One Maryland One Book, the state-wide community read sponsored by the Maryland Humanities Council. The libraries have copies of the book to check out. The book can also be downloaded as an audio or eBook from the librarys website. King Peggy will be speaking at the Lexington Park Library on Sept. 14 at 2 p.m.
The Leahs House Shelter and For Kathys Sake, Inc. to Sponsor a Three-day Pre-Domestic Violence Month Awareness Event Featuring Donna Andersen
Abusive relationships never start out that way. For three days in September, students and their families can learn how to spot and escape potentially dangerous dating partners in a series of events organized by the Leahs House Shelter in St. Marys County. Love Fraud and How to Avoid It, will be presented by Donna Andersen, author of Lovefraud.com, who was featured in the premiere episode of Investigation Discoverys Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry? The schedule is: Thursday, Sept. 12 at St. Marys College of Maryland, in St. Marys City, MD. The event will be in St. Marys Hall from 7:30 to 9 p.m., and will feature some of the best in the drum corps, step team performances and refreshments. Donation $5. Friday, Sept. 13 at the George Forrest Tech Center in Leonardtown, MD. This event is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include dynamic step team performances and refreshments. Donation $5. Saturday, Sept. 14 the organizations will host a delicious catered brunch from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Patuxent Presbyterian Church, Rt. 4 in California, MD. This brunch will include not only Donna Andersens presentation, but also a panel of experts in domestic violence response. Donation $20. Abuse is not just physical, says Rev. Marguerite Morris, founder of Leahs House Shelter. Mental abuse can have equally devastating effects on the victim. Morris lost her daughter, Katherine Morris, a graduate of St. Marys Ryken High School, who was a victim of love fraud and mental abuse. She died on May 6, 2012, just two weeks before graduating from the University of Maryland, and the circumstances of her death are still being investigated. Rev. Morris founded For Kathys Sake, Inc., in her daughters memory with a goal to educate, advocate for and better equip young people. Donna Andersen, who is also author of Red Flags of Love Fraud 10 signs youre dating a sociopath, wrote about the tragedy. She has collected thousands of cases of supposedly storybook romances that turned into disaster. Most of us believe everybody just wants to be loved. Unfortunately, this isnt totally true. Andersen says. There are people in the world who pursue romantic relationships not for love, but for exploitation. These people are sociopaths. No, Andersen explains, sociopaths are not all deranged serial killers. But they are social predators. Perhaps 12 percent of the population, she says have serious personality disorders that make them unsuitableeven dangerousas romantic partners. In the beginning of a relationship, however, these people seem to be charismatic, charming, affectionate and sexyuntil their targets are hooked. Then everything changes. Andersen learned about sociopaths the hard wayby marrying one. Her exhusband defrauded her of $227,000, cheated with six women in two years, fathered a child with one of them, and then committed bigamy. Her story is so outrageous that she was featured in several television shows. In addition to Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry? on Investigation Discovery, she appeared on My Life is a Lifetime Movie on the Lifetime network and the Ricki Lake Show. She is scheduled to appear on ABCs 20/20. Usually sociopaths begin their deception and manipulation during the high school and college years, Andersen says. Lovefrauds research shows that people who become involved with them at a young age suffer more serious harmincluding physical abuse, psychological damage and thoughts of suicidethan those who meet the predators later in life. Thats why students need to know that these disordered individuals exist. The good news is that the dire consequences of love fraud are totally preventable if students understand the warning signs. Based on her own experience and the thousands of cases shes collected, Andersen explains how people get hooked into these involvements, and how to get out of them. Dr. Liane Leedom, a psychiatrist who also knows about sociopathic relationships first-hand, consulted on the material. Love Fraud and How to Avoid It covers: What is a sociopath? How many are there? Male and female sociopaths 10 signs youre dating a sociopath Dangers of online dating Healthy dating relationships Abusive dating relationships Why these relationships are addictive How to break up with an abuser Protecting yourself from sociopaths Arming students with this information, Andersen says, will enable them to recognize exploiters and avoid interactions that could irrevocably damage their lives. Rev. Morris says young and old alike need to know about abusive relationships. Proceeds from the events will benefit the Leahs House Shelter, which protects women and children in crisis, including human trafficking victims. For more information call (301) 994-9580 or email leahshousefriend@msn.com For on-line donations visit www.leahshousemd.org or www.forkathyssake.com. Refreshment sponsors and volunteers are needed.
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Latin Rhythms Caf des Artistes(41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Rusty & Greg Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell,) 8 p.m. The Mike Starkey Band Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) Furlough Fridays Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley LnHollywood) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bar Bingo Buckets Sports Bar (12010 Rousby Hall Rd., Lusby) 7 to 9 p.m. R&R Train Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood)- 8:30 p.m. Jackie Gheen - Bartender Buckets Sports Bar (12010 Rousby Hall Rd., Lusby) 7 to 10 p.m Swamp Dog Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell,) 8p.m. Joe Martone Ruddy Duck (168110 Piney Point Rd,Piney Point) 8 p.m. (at St. George Isolan location)
Sealed with A Kiss Bridal Expo Hilton Garden Inn, Solomons, 1:30 p.m. Attend Southern Maryland's Premier Bridal Expo for a chance to experience: A strolling Bridal Fashion Show Live Music Excellent Food and Cake Samples & Demonstrations from Florist, Photographers, Event planner and more! Plus, there are amazing giveaway and a FANTASTIC grand-prize First 100 brides receive our deluxe bridal bags! Register at www.IdoWeddingConnection.com Admission is FREE! Snakebite Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, August 26 Karaoke with Lori Wyatt Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) 9 p.m. Bucket Special and Patuxent Athletics Fundraiser Buckets Sports Bar (12010 Rousby Hall Rd., Lusby) 5 to 9 p.m. Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell,) 7p.m.
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August All Month Long
Creek Side Gallery Invaded by Wildlife Maryland Antiques Center, Leonardtown Wild life carvings by local artisans Warren and Maxine Brown will be on display at Creek Side Gallery through August 28. Realistic carvings of Baltimore orioles, ducks, moose, eagles and more by this husband and wife team of carvers showcase their talent in this increasingly popular medium. Creek Side Gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on Aug. 2. Free Admission for Active Duty Military to Blue Star Museum Historic St. Marys City is a Blue Star Museum, offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their families through Labor Day 2013. The free admission program is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 ID card, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card, which includes active duty U.S. Military - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, as well as members of the National Guard and Reserve, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps - and up to five family members. Historic St. Marys City is a museum of living history and archaeology on the site of Marylands first capital in beautiful, tidewater Southern Maryland. For more information about this program or the museum, contact the Visitor Center at 240-895-4990, 800-SMC-1634, or info@stmaryscity.org Furlough Fridays Historic St. Marys City, August and September Fridays Historic St. Marys City is offering half-off ($5) adult admissions to furloughed federal employees on Fridays through September with CAC. Historic St. Marys City is a museum of living history and archaeology on the site of Marylands first capital in beautiful, tidewater Southern Maryland. For more information about this program or the museum, contact the Visitor Center at 240-895-4990, 800-SMC-1634, or info@stmaryscity.org. Auditions for CSMs Fall Productions. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata,. 6 p.m. CSM is holding auditions for fall productions of Farndale Avenue Murder Mystery, What I Want to Say but Never Will, The Clumsy Custard Horror Show and Working. Performances will take place between Sept. 19 and Nov. 16 at CSM campuses in La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick. Performers ages 10 and up should prepare a one-minute monologue and 16 bars of a song, bring the sheet music for the accompanist and dress to move. No a cappella will be accepted. For information, contact CSM Associate Professor and Coordinator for the Theatre/ Dance Keith Hight at HHight@csmd.edu or 301-934-7827.
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To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication. practically speechless by their love for one another. Food, blankets, lawn chairs and coolers are permitted on the grounds (chairs may also be rented for $1 each). Alcohol will be available for purchase. To preorder a picnic dinner from Expressions of St. Marys, call 240-237-8319 at least 48 hours in advance. Grounds open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students, senior citizens (age 65+) and the military. Thursday shows are $10 general admission. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. To reserve tickets, call 301-737-5447. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the show. Walk-ins are also welcome. This show also marks the opening of The Newtowne Players 10th anniversary season. To celebrate, the troupe is hosting a Renaissance themed gala Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. at the theatre, featuring food by Expressions of St. Marys, music by the Celtic Society of Southern Maryland and a special performance of Much Ado About Nothing. Tickets are $30 per person or $50 per couple and can be purchased by calling 301-7375447 or emailing heidrichwndy@aol.com by Aug. 30. For more information about volunteer opportunities or other upcoming programs by The Newtowne Players, visit www.newtowneplayers.org or www.facebook.com/newtowneplayers. will be at 1330 and 1500, so dont forget to buy your tickets. Food will be available for purchase from Days Off Catering. The pilots will gather at the aircraft for questions from noon to 1400 and then inside the museum for a panel discussion at 1400, tables will be set up in case you would like to eat while you listen. Admittance to the museum is free, but donations are always appreciated. We hope to see you at the Meet the Airplane: A-4 Skyhawk event! Diane Daly & Benjie Porecki Port of Leonardtown Winery, 5 to 8 p.m. Port of Leonardtown Winery invites the public to Summer Song Saturdays every Saturday in August. Enjoy relaxing live music while you unwind with a cool glass of award winning wine. The cost is $5 for wine tasting up to 6 wines and a souvenir glass. For more information go to portofleonardtownwinery.com/. Steak Dinner Rescue Squad Building, Route 235, Hollywood, 4 to 7 p.m. The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is sponsoring a steak dinner at the Hollywood Rescue Squad. The menu will be steak (grilled to order) baked potato, green beans and a salad. Tea and coffee will be available. The cost is $24 dine in or carry out. Dessert table will be available, For more information call 240298-7956 or 301-373-3131 The Newtowne Players Present Shakespeares Much Ado About Nothing Historic St. Marys City Statehouse, 7:30 p.m. The Newtowne Players will perform Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare. The comedy chronicles two pairs of lovers: Benedick and Beatrice and Claudio and Hero. Benedick and Beatrice are engaged in a very merry war, as they are both very witty and proclaim their disdain of love. In contrast, Claudio and Hero are sweet young people who are rendered practically speechless by their love for one another. Food, blankets, lawn chairs and coolers are permitted on the grounds (chairs may also be rented for $1 each). Alcohol will be available for purchase. To pre-order a picnic dinner from Expressions of St. Marys, call 240-237-8319 at least 48 hours in advance. Grounds open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students, senior citizens (age 65+) and the military. Thursday shows are $10 general admission.
Friday, August 23
St. Michaels School 5th ANNUAL BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT Cedar Point Pax River Naval Air Station, 8 a.m. Shotgun start at 8:30 am. Entry Fee is $95 per person and $350 per team which includes green fees, cart, snack, and lunch. Soft Spikes are required. To register yourself or your team, please contact Dawn Drury at 301-789-7818 or e-mail smsgolf@ saintmichaels-school.org. All proceeds to benefit St. Michaels School Archangel Scholarship Foundation. Free Friday at the Movie Night Lexington Park Library, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free Movie Night for the community every Friday in the month will be HOST by Christ Jesus Worship Center. The soul surfer mover is faith-based it encouraging portrayal of family values of life, better understand the importance of having family support when life gets tough, be inspired to persevere in the face of adversity ,and be challenged to embrace Gods plans for your lives. At the end of the MOVER we will have an open conversation about the power of Godly faith, hope and Gods love for you. It is free for you come out and join the love of your community. The Newtowne Players Present Shakespeares Much Ado About Nothing Historic St. Marys City Statehouse, 7:30 p.m. The Newtowne Players will perform Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare. The comedy chronicles two pairs of lovers: Benedick and Beatrice and Claudio and Hero. Benedick and Beatrice are engaged in a very merry war, as they are both very witty and proclaim their disdain of love. In contrast, Claudio and Hero are sweet young people who are rendered
Saturday, August 24
Downtown Tunes 41660 Courthouse Drive, P.O. Box 1, Leonardtown, 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy live, outdoor concerts in Leonardtown all through the summer. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on, or make reservations for an outdoor table at one of Leonardtowns restaurants. Downtown Tunes will be held on the Square in Leonardtown from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Patuxent River Naval Air Museum 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, 12 noon to 3 p.m. Discover Naval Aviation with a visit to the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum! We will be featuring the A-4 Skyhawk. Come see the plane out on the flight line and talk with some actual pilots! Enjoy music by the Pax Rats as you look around and discover what the museum has to offer. The Calvert High School NJROTC drill team will perform as well. There will be special activities for children - and the flight simulators will be open! 50/50 raffle drawings
Cash Bar & Appetizers Live and Silent Auctions Dinner Buffet and Dessert Murder Mystery Performance
$70 per Person / $65 Friends Members
Reservations must be made and paid for in advance.
Join main character Daphne DiMarco for her 20-year class reunion at Hoboken High School. She'll meet old friends, old flames and new drama that culminates in murder! Willing participants get scripts and props and are encouraged to play their parts to the hilt! It's unrehearsed and hilarious! All are encouraged to wear Hoboken High school colors -green and white! The murderer could be YOU!
A fundraiser presented by the Friends of the St. Clement's Island and Piney Point Museums
Call the St. Clement's Island Museum at 301-769-2222
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To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. To reserve tickets, call 301-7375447. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the show. Walk-ins are also welcome. This show also marks the opening of The Newtowne Players 10th anniversary season. To celebrate, the troupe is hosting a Renaissance themed gala Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. at the theatre, featuring food by Expressions of St. Marys, music by the Celtic Society of Southern Maryland and a special performance of Much Ado About Nothing. Tickets are $30 per person or $50 per couple and can be purchased by calling 301-737-5447 or emailing heidrichwndy@ aol.com by Aug. 30. For more information about volunteer opportunities or other upcoming programs by The Newtowne Players, visit www.newtowneplayers.org or www.facebook.com/newtowneplayers. Meet the Airplane: A-4 Skyhawk 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, 12 noon to 3 p.m. Discover Naval Aviation with a visit to the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum! We will be featuring the A-4 Skyhawk. Come see the plane out on the flight line and talk with some actual pilots! Enjoy music by the Pax Rats as you look around and discover what the museum has to offer. The Calvert High School NJROTC drill team will perform as well. There will be special activities for children - and the flight simulators will be open! 50/50 raffle drawings will be at 1330 and 1500, so dont forget to buy your tickets. Food will be available for purchase from Days Off Catering. The pilots will gather at the aircraft for questions from noon to 1400 and then inside the museum for a panel discussion at 1400, tables will be set up in case you would like to eat while you listen. Admittance to the museum is free, but donations are always appreciated. We hope to see you at the event!
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Tuesday, August 27
Fall Auditions Chopticon High School The Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra (SMYOrch) is pleased to announce fall auditions August 27-29 at Chopticon High School. All instruments are welcome to audition, and woodwinds, brass and percussion are especially encouraged to audition. Interested studentsshould visit www. smyorchestra.orgto complete an audition form.Once submitted, students will be contacted with a time slot. St.MarysCollegetoHostMIPSResearch Funding Workshop for Local Businesses St. Marys College of Maryland, 2 to 3 p.m. The Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program (MIPS), an initiative of the A. James Clark School of Engineerings Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute at the University of Maryland, will host a free workshop on how local businesses can participate in the MIPS funding program. The workshop will be held from 2-3 p.m. in room 321 of the Library and Media Center. MIPS manager Ronnie Gist will give a presentation, followed by a question-andanswer period, and one-on-one meetings (additional time for individual meetings available from 3-4 p.m.).RSVP by e-mailing Sabine Dillingham, director of research and sponsored programs at St. Marys College, atsldillingham@smcm.edu.MIPS brings university innovation to the commercial sector by supporting universitybased research projects to help Maryland companies develop technology-based products. MIPS has supported research projects with more than 400 different Maryland companies since 1987. For more information about MIPS, visitwww.mips.umd.edu
Sunday August 25
BMX Racing State Championship Qualifier 26600 Budds Creek Rd, Mechanicsville This Sunday is a Maryland State Championship qualifier event!! You dont wanna miss this! Whether you are racing or watching there will be lots of excitement for everyone! SOMD BMX is a non-profit organization offering a family atmosphere and great BMX racing. Concession stand will be open with plenty of food, drinks, and snacks. There will be a vendor village as well with BMX related and nonBMX related items. Dont miss this awesome event! Fun for the whole family! Visit our Web-site for more information www.somdbmx.com
Wednesday, August 28
Harvey Bakari: Narrow Doors, Wide Paths: Africans in the Americas Historic Sotterley, Inc. P.O. Box 67 Hollywood, Md., 7:00 p.m. African American Research Historian of Colonial Williamsburg, Harvey Bakari, provides a compelling narrative of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and its connections to the colonial Chesapeake. Millions of Africans were exported through the narrow door of no return. Their arrival created a wide path for African peoples in the New World. The Sotterley Speaker Series is sponsored by The Boeing Company Committed to community support and service, The Boeing Company has been dedicated to promoting education and the arts within the Southern Maryland community. This generous sponsorship allows our Speaker Series to be free of charge for the general public. Due to limited seating advanced reservations are requested. Please call 301-373-2280 to make your reservation today.
Monday, August 26
Books and Toys Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 10 to 11 a.m. Moms, parents, caregivers, and your tots! Book club for mom, playtime for kids! This months selection is The Paris Wife by Paula McLain. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 410-326-5289.
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By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer In an attempt to bring back the Maryland Shakespeare Festival, Historic St. Marys City has partnered with the Newtowne Players to bring William Shakespeares Much Ado About Nothing to St. Marys County. Several members of the museum participated in launching the event, including those involved in community theatre as members of the Newtowne Players. St. Marys City Programs Coordinator Aaron Meisinger was one of the spear headers of Shakespeare on the lawn. He said that while many people wanted to bring the event back in previous years, this is the first time that it is financially feasible. Meisinger said that the project has been in process for the past year and a half and that this time is perfect for a new event, as also a launching for the 10th anniversary of the Newtowne Players. Director of the performance Beth Sanford is both a volunteer for the players who works for St. Marys City. Because she was familiar with both locations and they were preforming her favorite of Shakespeares plays, she jumped at the idea to be a part of the event. Sanford said that directing the play was a challenge because, it is Shakespeare, and the context of the play was difficult at first for everyone, but it was worth the perseverance. Its called a play for a reason, Sanford said. She feels that the performance is something people seem to be excited and she is proud to be a part of the start of a movement. She feels like the event is something people in the community will enjoy and she would love to see the Shakespeare Festival come back yearly. Sanford believes that Shakespeare is the reason theatre is today what it is. She thinks as in introduction back into the community, this [Much Ado About Nothing] is a perfect show because people enjoy comedy. She feels that the Shakespeare Festival was such a big deal back in the 80s and will be again now because people are still dealing with the same things today. Love, jealousy, anger, Shakespeare has a way of conveying all of the emotions of real people in way that was human. Much Ado About Nothing is a good play to per-
For more information, call St. Marys City at240-895-4990, call the Newtowne Players at 301-737-5447 or visit www.newtowneplayers.org
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By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer Ruddy Duck is showcasing local talent in Calvert County with its weekly Acoustic Nights. What started out as Open Mic Night has transformed into a softer, more structured event, giving artist more time to share their talent with the community. Ruddy Duck Co-Owner Carlos Yanez organized the Acoustic Nights as a way to bring more people out to support local talent on a weekly basis. Acoustic Nights have the same basic principle as the previous Open Mic Nights, but auditions are set up beforehand and performers call beforehand to get a show date. There is also only one performer per night instead of many. Artists Dylan Galvin and Justin Myles are making monthly performances at the Grill as well. Galvin has been playing at the Ruddy Duck for about two years. After graduating from Berkley College for music, he asked around looking for anyone who was interested in local music talent to get him started. Galvin preforms his original music at Ruddy Duck. Influenced by John Meyer and James Taylor, Galvin said that his music can tend to have a folk type of sound but can also lean towards a punk rock style. He performs at the acoustic nights every third Tuesday of the month. Myles, although a dancer by trade, performs in Acoustic Nights. He describes himself as Dave Matthews meets John Meyer meets Maroon 5. Although he has written and performed his own music for the past 10 years, Myles still considers himself an amateur in terms of experience. Preforming in the acoustic nights, Myles said, has more of a relaxed and intimate atmosphere than other nights at Ruddy Duck, with more of an acoustic artist spotlight as opposed to band entertainment. Myles performs at the acoustic nights every fourth Tuesday of the month. The Ruddy Duck acoustic nights are approaching their one year mark this coming September, and have featured several local artists sharing their love of music. Acoustic Nights are held every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. To sign up for a performance night at the Ruddy Duck call 410-394-3825 and ask for Carlos.
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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer While I am typing, I am listening to the soft tapping of a light rain: My kind of day. We are still in the faux autumn mode that began last week. By the time you are reading this it will be summer again. Luckily, it is a soft rain; one in which (Princess) Tidbit, our Redbone Coonhound-Whippit mix will still attempt to step her dainty paws outside. Tidbit would rather cross her hound doggie back legs and suffer, then get one drop of rain on her precious fur. I personally love a soft, slightly cool rain and the teasing glimpse of fall it brings. And my hair is lucky if I even have a semblance of a hair style each morning. Along with hearing the unexpected sound of a flock of geese a few days ago, there are some vines and weeds in our back yard and behind my shop which are already starting to change their color. Some leaves have even begun to fall. Another sign of fall treasures, but new to us, are the pumpkin vines growing in our back yard. This was more of a surprise. Years ago, I started having a little fun after our big Halloween Trails bash by smashing the 20 plus pumpkins with which we decorate against some trees in the back yard. Then we had some our grandkids join in the fun. Now we have about 15 feet of pumpkin vine with large yellow flowers. Its very pretty. I wonder, however, if we will even see the first pumpkin. They are growing within a few feet of my last veggie garden where Voles, Moles, and Copperheads ate (and played in the latters case) with reckless abandon. It will probably not be me doing the harvesting. My husband was the first one to notice the new vine growth, Are those pumpkin plants? he asked one morning. I thought so, but wasnt sure until I drove by Bowles Farms on my way to work. There, were the same large, bright yellow flowers and the leaves looked the same. Now you may wonder why we are so excited about this. Sometimes I throw the pumpkins in the tree line near our front yard fire pit area too, and two years ago for either Thanksgiving or Easter our #3 grandson, Aiden found a cache of pumpkins behind a brush pile. He was so excited and thought he had found a pumpkin patch. Now, Aiden looks for our pumpkin patch every time he comes. My husband has said for two years that he was going to put one in, but since we really have no clue as to what we are doing - have naturally done nothing. Hence the excitement of finding a pumpkin patch that is a surprise and growing fine without us. No surprise there. My husband just added, God works in mysterious ways. Now, I suppose, we will excitedly wait for Aiden to see his pumpkin patch and enjoy the look of wonder in his eyesor as is the case of children, they grow and find new wonders and surprises. We are hoping that this simple pleasure will bring Aiden, and us, delight. To each new days adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann
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