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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The latest storms brought down still more trees in St. Marys County just like Hurricane Irene did back in August of last year, but on Point Lookout Road near Redgate Gary Litten has been contending with an abandoned property right next to his home with a tree that has been laying on it for a year. The continued blight has put a blemish on the neighborhood, he said, and worse it has become a dumping ground and a haven for pests. Its just sitting here in limbo, it just keeps getting worse, Litten said. This has been going on for years. Litten also suspects that vandals are attracted to the house for whatever may be left of any precious metals, as he has found wires leading to the house missing. Its happening right under my nose Photo by Guy Leonard either at night or when Im not here, Lit- Gary Litten, standing in his yard, shows how close his neighbors abandoned and damaged house is to his property. ten said. The house is a rental property, accordsubjective. lition effectively out of reach. ing to county planners in the Department The county government was presented It could be boarded up, we try to of Land Use and Growth Management, and a list of recommendations from a task force guard against casual entry, Taylor said. due to complaints, it is likely to be declared assigned to look at the problem, but those Its a long drawn out process to get a an unsafe structure. recommendations have yet to be adopted, judge to let us tear the house down. According to the countys ordinances Shire said. If the county were able to raze the on such properties can allow the structure Shire said the home was set to be de- structure, Taylor said, it would likely have to remain standing in its present condition clared an unsafe structure Tuesday, and ef- to recompense the owner. for a long time. forts would be made to contact the property The county may have to build this Phil Shire, head of the land use departowner. person a new home, he said. ment, said that because the home would Brian Taylor, code enforcement coorbe declared an unsafe structure the county dinator for the land use department, said the guyleonard@countytimes.net could take action to at least board it up. process to actually have an But short of being declared unsafe, the unsafe home demolished countys regulations on such properties did is a long and arduous one. not allow much enforcement. It is so difficult a leWe really cant tell people to mow gal procedure, he said, as something or clean something up, to put the option of demoShire said. Property maintenance is too

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Class of 1957 Reunites

Left: Doris Lawrence and Martha Fischer, both graduates of Leonardtown High Schools Class of 1957, cut the cake commemorating their reunion June 30 at Lennys Restaurant. Below: Leonardtown High Schools Class of 1957 in attendance from left: Jerry Brown, Betty Ann Spalding, Norma Miller, Claudia Mattingly, Kenny Wathen, Doris Lawrence, Joe Abell, Madeline Derby, Marion Mills, John Perkins, Martha Fischer, Ron Thompson and Jim Spalding.

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The problem, watermen say, is that while the overall population of crabs may be high many of them are too young to bring to market legally. Theyre just too small, some of them are just an inch-and-a-half, said Mike Simmons owner of Crab Knockers in Leonardtown in St. Marys County. Theres a scarcity of harvestable crabs. An employee at his storefront said crabs have become so scarce in local waters that one waterman who usually brought in several bushels for sale only brought in six pounds worth one day last week. The prices for jumbo crabs by the bushel was also close to $200, according to the price board at his establishment. Its horrible, Simmons said of the shortage. Zinn said that crab harvests in places like the Eastern Shore have had their peaks and valleys with some good weeks and some slow weeks, while in the Potomac River watermen have reported an equally slow season with almost no profitability. Small crabs continue to eat bait set out for the larger harvestable ones, he said. Were glad to see little crabs but it doesnt put any money in our pockets, Zinn said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

On the first day of August the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for Calvert County will close its doors and consolidate with its regional partner in St. Marys County, due to increasing budget pressures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Its all budget driven and its filtered down, said Linda Slacum, acting executive director for the Maryland Farm Service Agency. Producers will still have the option to go to St. Marys, Charles, Prince Georges or Anne Arundel counties. Slacum said that Calvert farmers will have to drive farther for services the agency provided, such as critical record keeping of their crop yields year to year which are in turn used to calculate how much disaster aid they can receive if storm or drought destroy their work. Well continue to keep those records for them just in St. Marys County or in another county that they choose, Slacum said. If producers do not name a county office where they want their records kept they will by default go to the St. Marys office in Leonardtown located on Radio Station Way. As the weather continues to heat up and rainfall remains in relatively short supply farm agencies are ramping up to administer more crop disaster funds should the federal government declare them necessary. Now that its getting dry well be looking at that, too, Slacum said. No one who worked at the Calvert FSA will lose their jobs as a result of the office shutting down, Slacum said, but will be moved to other offices around the state. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A study released by Change Maryland, a think tank that opposes many of the economic and fiscal policies enacted by Gov. Martin OMalley, stated that recent data shows some larger counties are losing more of their residential tax base than they are bringing in, but counties like St. Marys have some of the most robust growth in that category. The study relies on statistics from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) taken from 2009 to 2010, and the study claims the data shows some Marylanders are leaving the state, putting its revenue gathering ability in the lurch. A growing tax base is the ultimate win/win situation in public policy, said group founder Larry Hogan. conversely a shrinking tax base often leads to a troublesome tax-and-spend downward spiral. The study shows St. Marys tax base grew by a little more than one percent for the time analyzed in the study, while Montgomery County, one of the wealthiest counties in the state and the nation has stumbled slightly, losing .07 percent of its tax base. St. Marys tax base growth is the third highest in the state, according to the analysis, bested only by Kent Countys 1.55 percent increase and Worchester Countys 2.07 percent. Baltimore County has faired the worst out of all 24 jurisdictions, with a 1.41 percent decrease in its tax base, the study claimed.

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PoliCe Briefs
Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision On Saturday at approximately 10:15 p.m., a 2012 Ford Focus operated by Keith Raymond Hanson, 39, of Frisco, Texas, was traveling on First Colony Boulevard attempting to make a left turn onto northbound Three Notch Road in California, when a 2002 Dodge Durango operated by Randy Phillip Whiten, 39, of Mechanicsville, was traveling southbound on Three Notch Road. Whiten failed to stop at a red light and collided with the Ford, police said, which was proceeding on a green light. Hanson was flown to Prince Georges Hospital Centers Shock Trauma unit where he succumbed to his injuries. Passengers in the Ford included a 39-year-old female and an 8-year-old female both of Frisco, Texas, who were flown to area hospitals. The driver of the Dodge was treated and released at the scene. The Sheriffs Office Accident Reconstruction Team assumed the investigation. It does not appear alcohol was a contributing factor, police said. Anyone who may have information concerning this collision please contact Sgt. Edward B. Evans at (301) 475-4200 Ext. 9018 Two Arrested in Pill Sting Vice narcotics detectives began communicating with suspect Lindsey Nicole Williams, 20, about purchasing oxycodone. Williams has a history of both selling drugs and stealing money of potential drug purchasers, police allege. A meeting was arranged and Williams was arrested. Detectives were able to identify a residence she was staying at in the Leonardtown area and with the assistance of the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office Emergency Services Team, a search and seizure warrant was executed. Detectives recovered oxycodone drug paraphernalia and suspected stolen items, police said. John Thomas Heiston, 29, was located inside the residence and he was arrested on open warrants from both Charles and St. Marys counties. Additional charges are pending against both suspects. Woman Charged in Knife Assault On Monday, deputies responded to an assault on Flower Drive in Lexington Park. The investigation revealed Angela Lee Kolbe, 20, of Lexington Park became involved in an argument with the victim which escalated when Kolbe retrieved a knife, pointed it at the victim and threatened to stab the victim, police alleged. Deputy Foor located the knife on Kolbes person, police said, and Kolbe was arrested and charged with first-degree assault. Police: Man Chokes Teen Girl On Monday, deputies responded to an assault on Manor Road in Mechanicsville where the investigation revealed James Brett Reed, 52, of Mechanicsville became upset with the victim, a 17-year old female, and allegedly pushed and choked the victim. Corporal Johnson arrested Reed and charged him with second-degree assault and child abuse. Burnt Spoon Mark Leads to Arrest On Friday, DFC Stone responded to a suspicious activity call involving possible controlled dangerous substance violations

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Learning to Fly
By Alex Panos Staff Writer Kids from the tri-county area got a taste for the air on Saturday, as they soared 1,500 feet above the ground in free airplane rides, courtesy of the Experimental Aircraft Association chapter 478. In recognition of Young Eagles Day, volunteer pilots all licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration took kids on a 20-minute tour in the sky to Broomes Island and around Leonardtown, before returning to St. Marys Regional Airport. In some cases, the kids even flew the pilots, EAA member Sid Wood said. The pilots showed each Young Eagle the basic steering mechanics and techniques. Once the kids felt comfortable in the air, Wood explained to The County Times, pilots gave up the controls and let the kids direct the plane. Wood was in charge of providing preflight instruction for the kids. Using a plane with no hood, leaving every wire and engine part visible to the wide-eyed children, he explained in basic terms how planes work. Young Eagles Day coordinator Joe Spelz said 12 volunteer pilots took a total of 127 kids in the air throughout the day, the most during his tenure and much more than the 80 to 100 participants the EAA was expecting. On top of the large turnout, he said four of the sixteen expected volunteer pilots could not make the event because of storm related power outages the night before. Despite it all, Spelz said the event was extremely successful, due in large part to all the help from the Civil Air Patrol and St. Marys County officials. They do a tremendous job every year, Spelz said. With the continued support of the community and similar organizations, St. Marys County based EAA Chapter 478 continues to contribute to the always increasing 1.6 million kids the EAA has flown over the last 20 years. While the number of children the EAA has brought in the air is impressive, the statistic the association is most proud of, Wood said, is its perfect safety record. We take the time to escort everyone on and off the aircrafts, Wood said. Its a bit more time consuming and not as efficient, but its why weve never had an accident. Wood said that along with the importance of safety, they are conscientious with each child because the main goal of Young Eagles Day is not only to educate young people on aircrafts, but to also inspire them to be all they can be. Were not trying to make pilots, Wood said. Were trying to show them theres a whole bigger world they cant imagine, and how to utilize it. alexpanos@countytimes.net

EAA Chapter 478 member Sid Wood gives kids an orientation before they took to the skies on Saturday during the groups Young Eagles Day.

Federal Changes Affect Local Schools

By Alex Panos Staff Writer The St. Marys County Board of Education learned recently they may lose up to 9 percent of government provided Title One funds due to the recently approved waiver in the 2001 Federal No Child Left Behind Program. Title One funds are given to schools in the highest poverty areas to provide additional staff and materials to create as many opportunities for the kids to excel as possible. Currently, the four schools receiving Title One funds in St. Marys are Lexington Park, Carver, Green Holly and Park Hall elementary. Kelly Hall, Director of Elementary Education, Title 1 and the Judy Center, said the federal government informed the St. Marys School Board they may give them as much funding as they received last year, but to be prepared for a as much as a 9 percent sequester of funds. To compensate for this uncertainty, Hall is preparing two plans moving forward. Plan A assumes all they will realize the entire 9 percent reduction, and Plan B assumes the county will receive all of the Title 1 funds it did last year. Were in a time of tremendous transition, Hall said. The waiver to the 2001 Federal No Child Left Behind Program gives public schools in Maryland some breathing room. The state is no longer required to have all students be proficient in math and reading by 2014. The programs waiver cuts the target rate of 100 percent proficient students in two years to a more realistic timeline. Director of Teacher Learning and Professional Development Jeff Maher said the baseline for the program is now set at last years data, creating a more sensible standard for the progress expected to be made by the students. Schools will now adjust annual goals based on the data of previous years. While schools throughout the state must adapt to the new waiver in different ways, Mher said schools here will be focusing primarily on working towards a transition to common core state standards a more universal set of standards that has been adopted by multiple states in order to create more consistent curriculum. Maher also explained the transition allows teachers and principals in the public school system to transfer their energy to the new curriculum. Each school will identify progress based on year-to-year statistics as opposed to comparisons with other schools that may have different demographics. It will increase the productivity, Maher said. The waiver also replaces the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) test with the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness of College and Careers (PARCC) exam. Maher said the PARCC exam is expected to prepare the students with material used by multiple states similar to the common core concept and will allow principals and teachers to focus on the new curriculum. Maher believes the program absolutely gives flexibility to St. Marys County as they transition to a new method of identifying progress. We are glad to have the opportunity to move to new standards toward targets of continued improvement, Maher said. alexpanos@countytimes.net

Tech Center Students Skilled and Motivated

By Alex Panos Staff Writer Students from the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center put their skills on display in Kansas City, Mo., last week at the National Leadership and Skills Conference. The participants included three students involved in skills competition who qualified Bottom from left Nick Fernald, Liza Grider, Ryan Sclasky, for the event by winning Markya Reed. Top from left Amber Major, Mayokun Ojo, Alex first place at the Mary- Theriot, Alyssa Sullivan, advisor Bonnie Skinner land state competition, as well as five students who participated in the leadership conference. Mayokun Ojo was elected as a Skills USA National Officer. Liza Grider, dental assisting participant, won the national silver medal for her field. A recent graduate of Leonardtown High School, Grider has been honing her craft at the Tech Center for the last two years. Amber Major, FirstAid/CPR participant, finished sixth and Nick Fernald put three years of knowledge to the test in the Aviation Maintenance Technology competition. Ryan Sclasky, Markya Reed, Alyssa Sullivan and Alex Theriot rounded out Southern Marylands representation as National Voting Delegates. Skills USA advisor Bonnie Skinner said the competition floor was the size of 16 football fields. Hundreds of people, including many employers, were on hand spectating throughout the week. Grider and Fernald hope to use the experience to propel them into potential job opportunities. Liza met a lot of people, so did Nick, where they could get jobs, Skinner said. Theriot told the County Times the experience and knowledge she has gained throughout the Skills USA program has been valuable, and has given her opportunities to meet industry professionals. This experience has taught me how to present myself professionally as well as how to reach the top in todays job force. alexpanos@countytimes.net

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Local Teens LEAD the Way

By Carrie Munn Contributing Writer Forty-seven students from Calvert, Charles and St. Marys counties arrived at LEAD camp on Sunday, June 24, with enthusiasm for the journey they were about to undertake. For the third year, LEAD offered a chance for the regions teens to develop their communication, teamwork and leadership skills, enabling them to carry those lessons forward into their schools and communities. The camp is a four-day, three-night learning opportunity offered by Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) and the Maryland Leadership Workshops (MLW), held at St. Marys College of Maryland. In many ways, the LEAD camp draws from the same principles as LSM, an independent non-profit which offers a ninemonth leadership development program in the tri-county area. But instead of executives, the camp is geared specifically toward 10th, 11th and 12th grade students, enabling them to learn what leadership really is and gain a heightened awareness of the critical issues affecting these neighboring counties. Counselors not only instruct the LEAD delegates through a series of workshops and activities, but they also develop a rapport with the teenagers and help them see just how far their newly-acquired skills can take them. Kori Jones has participated in MLW programs for seven years and is currently a program manager for Howard Countys Department of Recreation and Parks. He said the transformation in these delegates in a short period of time is intense, adding its a rewarding experience to witness that growth. Sterling Grimes, an eighth year staffer, is currently a teacher in Philadelphia. Calling himself ancient at age 23, he said he and the other counselors are able to relate to the delegates. We try to bring in a good level of rigor, Grimes said. These kids can take the skills they gain here and use them everywhere these professional concepts wont be foreign to them and theyll go out and be ahead of the pack. This year, thanks to the generosity of business and community sponsors, 15 students, 32 percent, were able to receive full or partial scholarships to attend the camp. The delegates took a day to get acquainted with their surroundings, the rules and the basic concepts of what leadership means and the many perspectives that shape its broad definition. They participated in icebreaker activities, getting to know their peers and counselors in small groups. Workshops taught the delegates more about self awareness, group dynamics, leadership roles and styles, effective communication and presentation skills, project management and diversity. And during their social activity and recreation time, friendships were established and strengthened. Molly Cook, a Leonardtown High School junior, said she enjoyed the intellectually challenging experience the LEAD camp offered, adding she planned to follow it up with a more physically strenuous camp this summer. Many students said they had participated before and enjoyed the experience or gained so much they decided to attend again. Many staffers, like Donald Shubrooks and Amanda Werrell, also said LEAD had brought them back in a different capacity. I just love the program and the rest of the staff, so getting to come back and work with them again is just great, said Werrell, a Leonardtown graduate and current sophomore at Middlebury College. An added feature to this years LEAD experience was a hands-on field trip that took delegates across campus to the waterfront, where they learned and worked along the St. Marys River Watershed Association (SMRWA) in a full-scale oyster restoration lesson and restoration effort. 500,000 local, cage-grown oysters were planted in the St. Marys River with the help of LEAD delegates and a bevy of volunteers. Environmental and aquatic life experts oversaw oyster dissections, lessons on the Marylanders Grow Oysters program, spat counts, water quality sampling, seining and species identification. The tactile experience brought delegates up close and personal with creatures and the concern for clean watersheds throughout Southern Maryland. I dont think [SMRWA Executive Director] Bob Lewis really knows how much what hes doing impacts our program, said Grace Fischer, LSM Program Manager. By Wednesday, the delegates last day at camp, many whom started off shy had found a friend or two to share laughs with between and during activities. Fifteen-year-old Tysonia Gorrick said, in addition to learning how to make smart goals and accomplish them, how to work well in groups and to identify her own leadership style, she really enjoyed meeting all the other students. I made a lot of friends and became closer with some of the ones I already had, she said.
A group of Southern Maryland highschoolers join their Maryland Leadership Workshop counselor and exercise their group work skills during an "action planning" period.

Photos by Carrie Munn LEAD 2012 delegates aid in the local oyster restoration effort, one cage at a time, during their collaboration with the St. Marys River Watershed Association.

St. Marys Ryken junior Caitlyn Kimmy DeLuca shared that one of many great memories from LEAD experience this year was when her team, counselors included, gathered in a circle, wrapped their arms around each other and sang Lean on Me. Others seemed to exude confidence when it came time to present their group synthesis projects. In front of their peers, parents and a panel of LSM board members, the two groups offered thoroughly thought out solutions to shared problems. One group focused on the lack of awareness about the oyster restoration effort and the degrading environment while the other tackled the lack

of adequate and variety-conscious recreation facilities for teens in Southern Maryland. A secret ballot on the last day was taken to see who had grown the most during the camp and that winner, to be announced Aug. 18, will be granted a full scholarship to MLW next summer. LSM Executive Director Karen Holcomb said each year the group is honored to work with the terrific teenagers and caring families in our communities. Its always a renewing experience for everyone associated with the LEAD program, she said. Our future is bright with such capable young adults in our midst.

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What has happened to our country? In 1776, we fought a war for our independence from the British rule. We were being over taxed. We won our independence and started our own country by writing a Constitution to control our own destiny. Today we are faced with a choice of two men running for President. Both men have spent billions of dollars to become candidates for both parties. Is this real freedom to elect a president? We are forced to choose between two men neither seems to be qualified to run our country. They only seem to favor the elite of our country, the upper class. Who represents the lower classes, the poor and the badly beaten middle class? Neither candidate has ever been in our shoes. Our ancestors would be shocked to see what our nation has become. A ruling one percent, a royal congress and a dying middle class now constitute our nation. We have made a full circle from the War for Independence to back where we started. We are now a nation equal to what we were before 1776. What progress have we made to benefit the working class? They call this a democracy? Read the Constitution! We could pray to God to help our country, but it is against our laws.

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What Does a Judge Actually Do?

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Anyone driving the roads in St. Marys County must know that there is an election coming up for Judge of the Circuit Court. Judges are an important part of our government and before making a decision on which candidate I would support, I thought I would do a little research. I was wondering what kinds of things a judge in circuit court would be dealing with. I found it hard to believe that all they did was run trials and sentence people to jail. I looked up a court docket to see exactly what was going on. This is what I found. Most of the cases, more than 70 percent, didnt involve criminals. They covered child and elder guardianship, divorce, spousal abuse with restraining orders, child support, disputes over services and money, estates and

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With the passage of the ObamacarebBill and decision by SCOTUS that it does NOT fall under the Commerce Department, but is a TAX, a variety of pundits are finding a Silver Lining. It limits what Congress and the President can do! they cry. You cant make people buy anything they dont want by trying to use the Commerce clause! they shout. And theyre right. However, lets say Mrs. Obama wakes up tomorrow morning, shakes Barack Hussein awake and says, Hey! It would be good for the country if everybody had to buy cauliflower and eat it at least three times a week. He looks at her groggily and replies, Good idea! Ill mandate that today and get Congress and the Senate to pass a bill requiring everybody to buy cauliflower. By the end of the week, the mandate is signed. Congress and the Senate write the bill and pass it. Now everybody either buys cauliflower and eats it at least three times a week or they get TAXED for non-compliance. Never in the history of our country have Americans been taxed for NOT doing something. Passage of the Obamacare bill made that possible. Ridiculous, you say? Dont believe me. Check it out. And watch and wait for the next thing that will be crammed down our throat. James H. Hilbert Mechanicsville, MD

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culminated a years long wait for many of those who simply could not afford to pay for the dental services they needed. Untended dental problems affect a persons general health. Some were homeless; some were disabled; some were unemployed; some were employed at low wage jobs; some were retired on fixed incomes that do not stretch to cover dental care. All were grateful for the opportunity to improve their health and well-being in an environment of respect and understanding. It is hard to describe the high level of organization present. Different dental specialties wore different colored t-shirts under their surgical garb to designate their role. This finely-tuned operation wasted no time. Patients moved up in line from triage to cleaning to fillings to oral surgery, if needed, to extraction, if needed, to repair of dental appliances to recovery and pharmacy. Last stop was health literature, including information to stop smoking, if needed. Funds raised went to rent the dental chairs, to pay for supplies, to pay for sterilization of equipment (which involved an elaborate system of processing the dental tools). Time and compassion were donated, along with pharmaceutical medications. When I asked where they found all the volunteers, I was told that they were school personnel, health employees, church members, and lots of other caring citizens. The dental professionals came from all over the state, and even out of state. What a life-changing difference they made over those three long days (one to set up, two to treat.)! Once again, the citizens of Southern Maryland looked out for their neighbors! My admiration and gratitude is extended to Dr. Morgan, his core team, and ALL the volunteers. The next Southern Maryland Mission of Mercy will be planned for 2014, as the whole organizing and fundraising cycle starts again to fill a critical community need. (I particularly want to thank Dr. Steven Dargan, Dr. David Rogers, and Leo Mallard, pharmacist, from Calvert County). Susan Shaw, District 2 Calvert County Commissioner

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On Saturday, June 23, I got up early to drive to Chopticon High School in St. Marys County to observe the Southern Maryland Mission of Mercy. Before I went, I tried to imagine what this Mission would look like. Nothing I imagined prepared me for what I saw. I knew the Mission of Mercy was well-organized when I was met by volunteers who were helping with parking. They directed me to the Daniel J. Wilson sign-in table outside. I saw a Calvert County Public Transportation Leonardtown, MD Bus as I was led inside by a volunteer guide. In the school lobby, a waiting area was set up for those who had finished their treatment and were waiting for family members or friends to finish theirs. Computer stations were checking folks in and then directing them to the first patient waiting area for either triage or dental cleaning. Upon entering the gymnasium, I had to stop and take in the whole picture of 65 dental chairs, all occupied by dental patients, with chairs on the side of the room for recovery. The command post was manned by Carol Ann Hall. She ran through the statistics: 640 volunteers, including dentists, hygienists, dental students, oral surgeons, dental assistants, pharma2011 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE cists, lab technicians, runners, and many others. Led by Dr. Garner Morgan of REPORT (CCR) Mechanicsville, with the assistance of COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN 3 other dental team leaders, and complemented by the many volunteers, with assistance from the Health Officers of all The 2011 Consumer Confident Report (CCR) is available to three Southern Maryland Counties, the Town residents and the public at the town office, 41660 Courthouse Southern Maryland Mission of Mercy Drive, Leonardtown, MD between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 raised $65,000 in donations over the last p.m. and at the Leonardtown Post office, 22735 Washington Street two years to provide an average of $600 and is also available online at http://leonardtown.somd.com under of free dental care to about 900 people Town Government, Water Quality Reports. over two very long days. 7-5-2012 That critically-needed dental care

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Storms and Blackout Cant Stop Golden Beach Parade

By Joany Nazdin Contributing Writer In the world of show business and parades, no matter what, the show must go on. Golden Beach held their annual parade, picnic and fireworks festival on Saturday, after a surprise storm pounded the community the night before. According to Dale Antosh, president of the Golden Beach Patuxent Knolls Civic Association, the staff volunteers for the event had been up since 6 a.m., clearing the parade route of fallen trees. We also had no power after the storm until right before the parade, so a lot of the volunteers are here today without showers, Antosh said. The fire truck that was supposed to be pulling one of our floats had to leave, as they had a call to go to. In fact, all the fire engines that are usually in the parade are all out on call. But even with all that, we are still able to put on the parade regardless. We do this for the community, and only something like a safety issue would make us decide not to have the parade. I am sure a good time will be had by all. Even without most of the fire trucks, the parade had the usual classic cars, the convertibles with the candidates for Miss Golden Beach, bikes, four-wheelers, golf carts and go-carts, all decorated with a patriotic theme. There were Boot-Scooters and politicians. There were quite a few dogs in the parade and along the parade route, some riding in trucks, and two Pugs in sunglasses and goggles riding in the saddle bags of a motorcycle. One of the more unusual entries was the 1983 Police Armored Response Convoy

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Photo By Andy Phillips Brianna Snead, 10, was Miss Golden Beach, Alyssa Jett, 9, was Miss Tween Golden Beach, and Sisters Danni Fellner, 8, and Ryan Fellner, 5, were Miss Junior Golden Beach and Little Miss Golden Beach, respectively.

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Carrier, owned by Larry and Lisa Paschal. We have been going to the Golden Beach Parade for three years now, Larry Paschal said. This year is the first year we have been in the parade where we are able to show off our custom paint job. Paschal had the carton character Taz painted on his tank, along with Taz touches such as custom license plates that say Run with Taz. The gun turret, which still works and swivels, has Taz painted on it. We have had 25 people in here before, said Lisa Paschal. The tank is the new mini-van. This wasnt the first event this year that the Taz tank was in though.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO HOSPICE OF ST MARYS CO. Flat Iron Farm will open its stables and pastures for the kids to see his collection of animals..a petting zoo will be available as well. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Hot dogs, hamburgers and an assortment of other sandwiches & chips Soft drinks and bottled water Tickets available on line www.hospiceofstmarys.org or call 301-994-0300 Advance adults - $20, At gate - $25 and Kids 12 and over - $15

We got Best in Show down at MIR in May with this in the category of Unique Vans and Pick-ups, Larry Paschal said. Just in case you are thinking of getting your own tank, Paschal said he gets seven miles to the gallon. There were four Miss Golden Beaches this year, and they presided over the parade, waving to the crowds from the back of old classic convertibles. Brianna Snead, 10, was Miss Golden Beach, Alyssa Jett, 9, was Miss Tween Golden Beach, and Sisters Danni Fellner, 8, and Ryan Fellner, 5, were Miss Junior Golden Beach and Little Miss Golden Beach, respectively. Alexis Holloway was Miss Golden Beach two years ago, and this year she was driving in the parade with her family in a red, white and blue patriotic themed golf cart, topped with large inflated cans of Beer. I enjoy the parades every year, Alexis said, but it was more fun to be Miss Golden Beach. Bill Raddate came all the way from California, Maryland to be in the parade. It is something to do for the Fourth of July, Raddate said. I want to be able to show my patriotism. David Willenborg came to the parade to show off the latest in his collection of Cobra
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This is a 2011 Shelby Cobra Mustang, Willenborg said. I also have a 93 GT Cobra and a black and gold Cobra 2. Willenborgs car fit in well with all the waxed and shined classic cars on display. Not every vehicle was bright, shiny and pretty, though. J.W. Hancock, 16, of Golden Beach, was riding his four-wheeler in the parade with his friends. The only red white and blue present were the guys shirts, and the four-wheeler was crusted with mud. We just want to be different, Hancock said. We are having fun. The mud on our four-wheeler is simple and effective. It is the natural look. A good turnout of local politicians came to be in the parade, even though the early a.m. temps were in the 90s. Dave Densford, who was appointed as a circuit court judge for St. Marys but is also running for the position in this election, came partly to politic, but also because Golden Beach brought back memories for him. I delivered newspapers here 40 years ago, Densford said. This place has grown up a lot since then, but the people have been here a long time. It is just wonderful to see the same folks and have a chance to talk to them. I hope to come back many more times. Dave and Diane Thomas have been back many more times. They have been to 33 of the parades in Golden Beach, to be exact. Sometimes the parades are huge, and sometimes not so big. Diane Thomas said. You see a lot more political stuff around the elections. I personally like to see the Harleys and the motorcycles, although there werent that many this year.

It is a community event, Dave Thomas said, and we just like to support it. By the time the evening rolled around, the fire trucks were freed up and were back at the beach, waiting like everyone else for the fireworks. Debbie Gragon of Clements came with three generations of her family to see the fireworks in Golden Beach for the first time. Its a smaller crowd here then they usually have at Hollywood, Gragon said. We didnt want to fight the crowds at Hollywood. Kathy Owens, treasurer of the association, said she thought the crowd was a little smaller than usual this year, but the volunteers working the crowd were still able to sell out of glow-lights well before the fireworks started. We sell the glow lights here to raise money for the next years fireworks, said Carolyn Livingston, who sits on the board of directors of the Beach Management Corporation. I think the fireworks this year are supposed to be better than last years. The crowd had to wait a little longer than normal to see if the fireworks were better than last years. We are holding oof for a few minutes, Owens said. The Fire Marshall said when the flag stops waving, that means the breeze has died down enough to do the fireworks. The breeze stopped, the flags quit waving, and the fireworks went off. After the show, Gragon was able to rate her first Golden Beach fireworks. That was excellent, Gragon said. They do a fantastic job down here. news@countytimes.net

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Ermenegilda Dreossi-Shapira, 89
Er menegilda (Nini), Dreossi-Shapira, wife of the late Col. Norman I Shapira, passed away on June 26, 2012. She was born April 12, 1923, in Attimis, an alpine village in the Friuli Region of northeast Italy. In 1917, six years before her birth, 11,000 soldiers were killed less than 18 miles from her home, in Caporetto, a town Hemingway made famous in his novel A Farewell to Arms. This was akin to being born in Emmitsburg, Md., just south of Gettysburg. In other words, war and the military would etch the arc of her long life. She survived Allied bombing raids on Turin, SS officers who tried bribing a starving girl with chocolate bars to disclose the location of her Partisan brother Cian and suffering the loss of two brothers and a sister who perished during the war. At just 23 years old, she saw her Partisan brother ultimately decorated for his loyalty and her older sister survive and prosper. Two years after the war, in 1947, at the age of 24, she met and married an American soldier, Col, Norman I. Shapira. He was Jewish by birth and although an entire Nazi campaign of discrimination and murder had distorted perception during those tumultuous years, she never gave his religion a second thought. Her tremendous spirit brought her to the United States where she raised 10 children, nurtured 12 grandchildren and 7 great grand-children. She was proud to be an American Citizen, taking her new country to heart. On the outside an Italian beauty, those that came to know her well understood that her beauty rested in her heart. They understood the meaning of friendship as they felt the warmth of her trust and company. Others, well, she could be gracious or quite deliberate. To paraphrase Virginia Woolf: Women have served centuries as lookingglasses possessing the magic power of reflecting men at twice their normal size. Nini did this to everyone. She had strength of will that sustained her throughout her lifetime, and the courage to undertake the improbable direction of her life. But most of all, she was unconditionally steadfast in her devotion to her family. She was the loving mother of Frank, Carla, Albert, Lee, V. Charles, E. Susan, Frederick, David, Paula, their families, and preceded by her son Donald (1956-2009).

1954. He was a member of the Open Door Bible Church in California, MD where he enjoyed attending Bible Study. Neil also enjoyed watching old movies, reading, and spending time with his grandchildren, with whom he created special memories of their family trips to IHOP. Neil is survived by two children, Holly Ollom of Leonardtown, MD, and Leo H. Gordon of Pineville, LA; a sister, Patricia Prestegaard of Montana; eight grandchildren, Felicia Ollom, Jeffery Ollom, Joshua Ollom, Lizzy Ollom, Rebecca Ollom, Daniel Ollom, Travis Gordon, and Carly Gordon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Ruth Gordon, and a brother, Norman E. Gordon. Services will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Gladys Hardisty, 88
Gladys Gracey Hardisty, 88, of St. Leonard, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2012 at Calvert County Nursing Center. She was born on November 23, 1923, in Scottsville, Va., to the late Charles Franklin Taylor and Eva Taylor (nee Woody). Besides her parents, Gladys is predeceased by her husband, Charles William Hardisty, her twin sister Ruby Bright and sister Louise Scott. Gladys was a homemaker and a devoted wife and mother. She lived for the happiness of her children and family. Beloved mother of Thomas Hardisty and his wife Marilene of Solomons, MD, Brenda Baugher and her husband John of Port Republic, MD, Charles Hardisty and his wife Sandy of Owings, MD, Katherine Hinkston and her husband Jack of St. Leonard, MD and George Hardisty and Fred of Annapolis, MD. Grandmother of 16, Great grandmother of 24, she is also survived by a sister, Joan Taylor, and brothers Bobby and Danny Taylor. The family will receive friends at the Rausch Funeral home, P.A., 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD on Friday July 6, 2012 from 10- 11 AM where service will follow at 11 A.M. Interment will be in Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk MD. Her great grandson, Steven Birchfield will play the bagpipes for her service.

Leonard graduated from Hempstead High School in 1940 and went on to join the US Navy. He served honorably from March 19, 1942 to January 13, 1948 completing seven submarine war patrols in the Pacific Theater during WWII. He received a Navy Unit Commendation, WWII Victory Medal, American Area Ribbon, and Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon. After returning home, Leonard became an Insurance Adjuster for General Adjustment Bureau where he worked for 28 years and retired in 1987. He was a member of the Submarine Veterans of WWII, American Legion, Elks, and Moose Lodges. He enjoyed painting pictures, woodworking, playing pool, and driving around in his car. Leonard is survived by his sons, Patrick Love of Charleston, WV and Timothy Love and his wife Margaret of Lusby, MD, and one grandson, Ryan W. Love of New York, NY. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother, George C. Love. All arrangements will be private. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, MD.

September 2, 2012, arrangements are pending. If so inclined, please consider making a donation in Johns memory to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. To leave a condolence for the family please visit our website at www.mgfh. com.

Mary Nutwell, 88
Mary Eleanora Nutwell, 88, a life long resident of Deale, MD passed away June 26, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD. She was born November 15, 1923 in Deale to Alvin Owen and Grace Violetta (Rogers) Phipps. Mary attended Anne Arundel County schools. She married Ralph Coleman Peter Nutwell on April 12, 1942. Eleanora worked for Wheeler Hardware for many years and later owned and operated the store. When she sold the hardware store she wasnt quite ready to retire, so she went to work as a clerk at Highs. She was a member of the Deale Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Grama Ellie, as she was known in the neighborhood, was loved by all. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed sharing her famous chocolate cake and sugar cookies with her great nieces and nephews and the neighborhood children. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ralph C. Peter Nutwell on March 20, 2005 and a sister Marie Hardesty on September 15, 2010. Surviving are a sister Betty Brown of Deale, MD; nephews Robert L Brown and his wife Katie of West River, MD, E. Glenn Brown and his wife Sheila of Reva, VA , Richard Hardesty and his wife June of Deale, MD; nieces Kathleen Wilkerson and her husband Spot of Tracys Landing, MD and Frankie Marshall of Ft. Myers, FL. Friends were received on Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Rausch Funeral Home, Owings, MD where services were held Monday, July 2. Interment followed at the Quaker Burial Grounds in Galesville, MD. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, Owings, MD.

John Moyer, 48
John Leo Moyer, 48, of Mechanicsville, MD, formerly of La Plata, MD, passed away at home on June 28, 2012 at 11:11am. Throughout his valiant six-year battle with two primary cancers, he never wavered from the uncompromising optimism, courage, and faith that defined his character, and the quick wit and enduring smile that reflected his personality. He is survived by his beloved wife, Louise Bianco Moyer, precious children, Amanda Moyer, and Andrew Moyer, dearly loved step-daughters, Angela Cisneros and Cassandra Carr (Stephen), loving mother-inlaw Angela Bianco, cherished Big Brother Brigadier General Stephen L. Huxtable (Vera), Ret. Virginia Army National Guard, and his many, many wonderful true friends. Born in Newport News, VA on March 2, 1964 to the late Mary Ann Dinova Moyer (Edwin) and the late Michael Yhelka, he is also survived by his real big brother Mickey Moyer (Georgia), twin sister Mary Fleming, niece Sara Moyer, and nephews Mike Moyer, David Heiderscheibt, Rodney Blair, Mark Blair, Matt Blair, and Danny Fleming, all of Richmond, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Anna Wood, and father-in-law Anthony Bianco. John possessed an infectious joy for life and a love for people that became even more magnified in the last six years. Extremely intelligent with a wonderful sense of humor, John was an inspiration to many. He carried a powerful Message of Hope in the way he lived his life and will always be remembered for his spirit, integrity, honesty, and wisdom. John was an avid ice hockey fan and he greatly enjoyed his years as a season ticket holder for the Washington Capitals and his Section 419 family. A skilled bass fisherman, other favorite passions included golfing, camping, traveling, and riding his Harley many of the things that his Big Brother Steve did with him when he was young. His wife and family are profoundly grateful for the immeasurable outpouring of support received during his illness. A celebration of Johns life will be held on Sunday,

William Raley, 95
William Ross Raley, 95, of Ridge, MD, passed peacefully on June 28, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born January 7, 1917, in Dameron, MD, he was the son of the late William Calvert Raley and Nettie Marie Raley. Ross married the late Mary Frances Hilton on June 30, 1945 at St. Michaels Church in Ridge, MD. They celebrated 58 years of marriage prior to her death on July 15, 2003. He lived his entire life in St. Marys County with a tour of duty (4 years) in the Army during World War II. He was honorably discharged in October 1945. He received several medals, which included the American Theater Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal,

Leonard Love, 89
Leonard John Love, 89 of Lusby, MD, formerly of Princeton, WVa., passed away on June 30, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. He was born on December 15, 1922 in New York City, NY to the late Alice Elizabeth and George Gilbert Love. He was the beloved husband to Mary Dawson Love whom he married in Rye, NH on May 27, 1943 and she preceded him in death on December 20, 2002.

Neil Gordon, 79
Neil Bennett Gordon, 79, died at St. Marys Hospital in Leonardtown, MD on June 25, 2012. Born September 30, 1932, in Norwalk, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Leo H. Gordon and Christel D. Erickson. Neil worked for the U.S. Government as an Aircraft Equipment Specialist for nearly forty years after becoming a resident of St. Marys County in

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Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Medal, one service stripe, five overseas service bars, and a Good Conduct Medal. Upon his return home, he worked at Southern Maryland Oil Company until he purchased a grocery store and bar in 1948 which became known as Raleys Store and later as Raleys Town and Country Market. He provided years of service to the people of the First District. He and his family made the store a gathering place for the community and tried to provide quality service. His work ethic served as a role model for his family and others. After his son and his nephew, Dan Raley took over the store in 1979, you could always find Ross in the meat department cutting meat and making his secret sausage recipe which was shipped all over the country. He took great delight in the fact that Raleys stuffed ham appeared on a segment of the Food Network and he was a TV star for the day. He worked in the meat department until the age of 91. He then spent his days mowing the grass and enjoying time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren on his beautiful creekside. He loved a good game of pitch and especially loved catching your jack and looked forward to trips to play the slot machines. Ross was a life-long parishioner of St. Michaels Church, a member of the American Legion Post 255 in Ridge, and served on the Board of Directors for the Maryland National Bank (1981-1987). Ross is survived by his son, Ray Raley (Mary) of Ridge, MD; four grandchildren, Jennifer Hollingsworth (Brian), Amy Oest (Steve), Ben Raley and Jason Raley; five great-grandchildren, Allison, John and Will Hollingsworth, and Nathan and Nicholas Ross Oest; his sister, Audrey Marie Norton of Ridge, MD, and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind with deep gratitude his loving caregivers of many years, Carolyn Curtis, Salinda Carroll and Jean Cooper-Harmon. In addition to his parents and wife, he is also preceded in death by siblings, Marguerite Stone, Dorothy Mae Raley, Joseph Francis Raley and Robert Walter Raley. Family received friends for Ross Life Celebration on Sunday, July 1, 2012 with prayers recited by the Reverend Lee Fangmeyer, at St. Michaels Catholic Church, 16555 Three Notch Road, Ridge, MD 20680. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend Lee Fangmeyer on Monday, July 2, 2012 at the St. Michaels Catholic Church. Interment immediately followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Jason Raley, Dan Raley, Keith Raley, Bruce Raley, Brian Hollingsworth and Steve Oest. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge, MD 20680. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

SC, he was the son of the late John and Alice Cleo Wise Rogers. Timothy was the loving husband of Catherine Rogers whom he married in Myrtle Beach, SC on May 8, 1971. Timothy is survived by his children Cedric Rogers (Stacy) of Clarksburg, MD., Eric Rogers of Reynoldsburg, OH, 3 grandchildren; Cymone Leigh - Alice Rogers, Erica Lavonne Rogers, Timothy Jermaine Rogers, 4 nieces and 1 nephew. Mr. Rogers is also survived by his siblings; John Rogers of Upper Marlboro, MD., and Barbara Johnson of Myrtle Beach, SC. Timothy graduated from Whittemore High School on June 1, 1965 and he also graduated from Alabama State University in 1969 and Southern Illinois University in 1975, earning his Bachelor of Science in Music and Master of Education. Mr. Rogers served in the United State Army beginning on December 5, 1969, during the Vietnam War and was Honorable Discharged in September 7, 1971. Timothy moved from Saginaw, Michigan to St. Marys County in 1993. Mr. Rogers worked as an Educator/ Teacher for Prince Georges County and Charles County Public School System for 30 years retiring in 2010. Timothy was an avid golfer, enjoyed playing music on various instruments, member of the Gamma Sigma chapter of Omega Psi Phi, and founding member of Alabama State University Chapter at Kappa Kappa Psi. The family received friends on July 2, 2012 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service was held in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home with Revered-Doctor Sylvester Washington officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers were Eric Rogers, Cedric Rogers, Arthur Johnson, and Phil Bennet.

January 1963, he was assigned to the Second Marine Division Drum and Bugle Corp. Six months later he was screened by a team for duty and was accepted for the Commandants Own Drum and Bugle Corp at Marine Barrack located in Washington, DC. For the next six years he underwent extensive travel thought-out the United States and abroad for engagements to name a fewWorlds Fair, State Fair, Presidential State Arrivals under three sitting presidents White House Television shows including the Art Linkletter show and countless others. Time and grade a Staff Sergeant and about 10 years as a Musician, he accepted orders to FMP at PAC, Camp Smith, Hawaii in October 1969. A desire to make a career transition was fulfilled with the approval of a Sergeant the same year, he became the Production Chief. After completing the Navys Illustrator Draftsman course and the Armys Audio Visual Equipment Training Course, he was transferred to the training support center, Quantico during November 1973. After 2 years stationed at Quantico, he received orders to Recruiters School and was assigned to RS, Baltimore, MD from December 1975 to July 1979 upon release from recruitment duty, he was assigned to OTS, H2MC for duties as an Action Officer for Audio Visual TMC buys generated from field command. Selected for Master Gunnery Sergeant in 1981, he later received orders for Quantico and subsequently became the Audio Visual Chief for the Training and Audio

Visual Support Center until transferring to the FMCR in June 1984 until his retirement. Richard retired after 28 faithful years of serving his country. In 2011, Richard accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was water baptized. He had a love for attending church services every Sunday and even though he was ill, he attended services on Fathers Day. Richard was a very kind and gentle man who had a talent for wood making and loved being around family and friends. He was an avid Health nut and Fitness guru, who ran over 5 miles per day even up until his late sixties. Richard is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years the former Frances Briscoe, from that union they produced 3 sons, Richard, Jr. (Jackie), Reginald (Lisa) and Randall (Stephanie), and Sister Brenda Brummell (John), Uncle Robert and Aunt Arlene Thomas and eleven grandchildren. Brothers in Law, Oscar (Stacey) and David (Michelle) Briscoe. Sisters in Law Violet Thomas, Gloria Caldwell, Teresia, Carolyn and Catherine Briscoe and a host of nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his Brothers Bernard and John and Sister-in-Law Ann Saxon and Brothersin-Law Harold, Robert, Garland, Milton and Joseph Briscoe. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home Chapel, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment will follow at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Waldorf, MD

Richard Thomas, 73
Richard Leroy Thomas, 73, of Waldorf, MD died peacefully on June 27, 2012 at Genesis Health Care Center in Waldorf, MD. Born April 7, 1939 in St. Michaels, MD in the Eastern Shore he was the son of the late John Wesley and Mary Louise Moaney. After graduation from Moton High School on the Eastern Shore, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1957 upon graduation from basic training; he was assigned to Field Music School and entered Parris Island where he assisted the Drum and Bugle Corps for parade and ceremonies. Early in 1958, he was assigned to Marine Barracks at the Naval Ammunition Depot Earle outside Red Bank, New Jersey as a Field Music Bugler and additional duties as the Morale, Welfare Recreation NCO, then as Lance Corporal he requested assignment to and transferred to Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in 1960 where he spend one year with the Military Police as a Field Music Bugler. He requested reassignment to the Third Marine Division, in Okinawa, Japan. Upon his arrival in Okinawa, he became a member of the Third Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, then as a Corporal he participated in the Exercise Tulongan Landing in the Philippines Island. Returning to the Second Marine in

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thats really important. Bringing joy to people for Gribben, one of the most satisfying moments of her efforts is to see people smile when she gives away the dogs. She said people travel to St. Marys from Connecticut all the way down to North Carolina to adopt a new companion. An older dog, Lulu, was unlikely to find an adopter due to her age, but Gribben still took her home because she was on the cusp of being euthanized. Not too long after returning home, Gribben received an email from a woman in New York City who already had an older dog and was seeking a friend for him. We call (Lulu) the mail-order bride, Gribben joked. The woman traveled from New York City to Gribbens home in Hollywood, played with Lulu for a few hours and fell in love with her. The reward that comes with watching a perfect match travel home together makes all the long hours, research and hard work worth it for Gribben. They go off to their new homes and live happily ever after, she said. Im trying to meet a need, and I feel like this is my calling. Of course, Gribben is not alone in her efforts to minimize animal cruelty. She said Tri-County Animal Shelter Manager Kim Stephens and Rescue Coordinator Amy Howard are crucial pieces to her efforts. Both ladies work tirelessly to run a good adoption program within the shelter, and also find outside rescue groups, she said. Well Pet Clinic of Lexington Parks coowners Kathy and Irma Delozier also make large contributions. Every time she accepts a new dog, the clinic examines and vaccinates the animals before Gribben temporarily fosters them in her home. The Deloziers also run a rescue group called Animal Relief Fund, an adoption fair for dogs and cats, every Saturday. I couldnt do this without their clinic being there, Gribben said. Vera MacNamara aids her with fostering dogs and handles adoptions. She also said MacNamara is responsible for providing much needed moral support. Alison MacPherson has adopted two dogs, and lends a helping hand whenever she can. Gribben said Doodledawgs is always accepting of donations to aid in the rescue mission. Simple items such as dog food, collars, chews, bedding, paper towels and cleaning supplies can go a long way. Due to her physical stature and the size of her home, Gribben is only able to focus on the rescue of small breeds. She said if animal cruelty is to be eliminated, the effort is going to take more than just her. Im just a little person, in a little building, with little dogs. To potentially adopt a dog, visit www.doodledawgs.petfinder.com for more information. alexpanos@countytimes.net

By Alex Panos Staff Writer Sitting in her Lexington Park office, Linda Gribben never expected to see two dogs tied together and puppies laying in the trash when she casually glanced out her window. Unable to fathom the spectacle, she raced across the street to aid the fenced in dogs. I went up to the persons house and basically said hey can I buy your dogs, Gribben said. She brought every dog back to her home, the start of what has now become Doodledawgs, a 15-year, and counting, volunteer rescue effort to shelter abandoned dogs and find them new homes. Gribben has saved close to 1,400 dogs, an average of 80 to 100 per year. While Gribben acknowledges her effort can appear overwhelming to some, including even her at times, she always has a driving force to keep her going. Im doing this for three reasons, Gribben said, end suffering, save lives, and bring joy to people. Ending suffering unfortunately, Gribben told The County Times, finding puppies laying in trash is not nearly as un-

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Ladies Golf Club Raises $4,500

The members of the Cedar Point Ladies Golf Association (CPLGA) wish to thank everyone that either contributed to or participated in the RALLY FOR THE CURE Golf Tournament at Cedar Point GC on Tuesday, June 19. Because of the many corporate sponsors, local businesses and community members who all contributed to this very worthy cause, the CPLGA was able to raise just over $4100 for Rally and CPLGA also contributed funds to round the total to $4500. The funds have been earmarked for use in our community here in St. Mary's County. Corporate sponsors included The Members of CPLGA prepare for the Rally For The Cure Golf Tournament. Favor, Brick Companies of Edgewater, Eagle From left is NancyVatter. Pat Schroeder, Priscilla Cruz, Marieta Beery, Elaine Fasone and Shirl Systems, Groton CPO Club, Aguinaldo Group, Guy Distributing, Boeing, Nanbo Music, Tammy Gladstone State Farm Insurance, Chick-Fil-A, Wyle, Chesapeake Pet Resort and Adams Golf. PGA/LPGA sponsors included Paula Creamer, Phil Mickelson, Mark Calcavecchia, Keegan Bradley, Brittany Lincicome, Stacy Lewis, Blair O'Neal, Anna Nordqvist, Christie Kerr, Ernie Els, Natalie Gulbis, Greg Norman, Lexi Thompson, and John Daly.

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Joe Romano to perform magic Joe Romano will perform Green Magic at the July 9 Professional Performance. Charlotte Hall Librarys program will be at 10 a.m. at White Marsh Elementary School, Leonardtown Librarys will be held at 12:30 p.m. at Leonardtown Elementary, and Lexington Park Librarys will be held at 3 p.m. at the library. The programs are free and are being funded in part by a grant from St. Marys County Arts Council. Those attending are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for the local food pantry. Libraries hosting Traveling Planetarium Children five and older will take a brief tour of the universe inside the COSMIC Adventures Traveling Planetarium on July 12. Charlotte Hall Librarys will be at 10 a.m. at White Marsh Elementary School; Leonardtowns will be at 2 p.m. at Leonardtown Elementary School, and Lexington Parks will be at 6:30 p.m. at Bay District Volunteer Fire Department. Due to space limitations only 55 individuals can attend each librarys performance. Additional restrictions are posted on the website and in the library. Free tickets will be distributed at the library starting one hour before each performance and must be picked up by the individual. No tickets will be distributed at the site of the performance. Various programs planned for children LEGO Fun is scheduled on July 10 at Leonardtown library at 10 a.m. for children ages 3 through 6 and at 2 p.m. for ages 6 and up. Children and their parents can drop in from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on July 12 at Lexington Park branch or on July 18 at the Charlotte Hall branch and enjoy fun reading activities together at the program, Read. Learn. Grow. The following computer classes are being offered for children ages 9 through 12: Introduction to Word 2010 at 2 p.m. at Charlotte Hall branch on July 11 and at Leonardtown on July 19 at 2:30 p.m. and Introduction to PowerPoint 2010 at Charlotte Hall on July 12 at 2 p.m. and at Leonardtown on July 26 at 2:30 p.m. Registration is required for each session. Charlotte Hall branch will host the stuffed animal sleepover on July 19. After a storytime at 6 p.m. children will leave their animal for a sleepover at the library. When they pick up their animals the next morning, they can view a slide show of what the animals did at the library. Poetry Open Mic open to all ages Leonardtown library will host a Poetry Open Mic for all ages on July 11 at 6:30 p.m. Minute to Win It, video editing and scavenger hunt planned for teens Teens can participate in the librarys version of Minute To Win It at Charlotte Hall library on July 16 at 2 p.m. Teens will have 60 seconds to complete each of six challenges using household items. Registration is required. Leonardtown branch will offer a Video Editing workshop for teens on July 20 at 2:30 p.m. No camera is required, as they will learn to how to create and edit camera-less videos. Registration is required. The Virtual Scavenger Hunt is underway with a different hunt held each week. Daily clues are posted and accessible from the teen webpage. Weekly prizes are awarded in a random drawing of those participating. Discovery of Maryland animals On July 19 at 6 p.m. St. Clements Island Museum staff will present a program on Maryland animals that work at night at the Leonardtown library. The program is free but registration is requ ired.

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Hello, We are Sonia & Skittles. I am the little girl on the left. I was found all by myself in someones yard and they called Feral Cat Rescue and lucky for me, they were able to take me in. I am about 2 and a half months old right now. I am the orange boy on the right. I am almost 4 months old and fully vetted. I am even microchipped. Sonia will be fully vetted when she is 3 months old. We cost $125 each or two for $200. Feral Cat Rescue will even give us all 3 of our distemper vaccines included in the price. They are constantly trying to help feral cats and trying to get them vetted so they stop having more babies. If you would like to adopt one of us or both of us, please go to www.feralcatrescuemd.org and fill out an application and email it to moonandhunt@ hotmail.com. If you have questions, you can call our foster mom at 301-481-0171 Cant wait to meet you, Sonia & Skittles

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Zumba Fitness Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad (23469 Rescue Lane, Hollywood) 5:45 p.m. Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Fundraiser Zumba Fitness Classes. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:456:45 p.m. The cost is $7 per class or $25 for five classes. For information call 301-757-2336.

Friday, July 6
River Concert Series St. Marys College (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Marys City) 5 p.m. The Chesapeake Orchestra will play John Williams celebrated motion picture themes for Superman and The Patriot, followed by Hilary Koles vocal accompaniment to classic American jazz pieces. The 1812 Overture and a fireworks display will close the night. The weekly celebration includes world-class music and delicious food from local vendors. Gates open at 5 p.m. and concerts start at 8 p.m. Renowned guest artists, including jazz vocalist Hilary Kole, pianist Brian Ganz, and jazz musician Don Stapleson will join music director Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra. The outdoor concerts are free and open to the public, and picnic baskets are welcome. This summer, the evening celebrations of music include works from the Czech Republic, France, and Germany performed by international artists including mezzosoprano Edita Randova, pianist Cziky Boldizar, and tenor Roger Isaacs. An Independence Day celebration will include some of John Williams famous movie themes and classic American jazz music, concluding with the 1812 Overture and fireworks. On July 20, the Chesapeake Orchestra welcomes the River Concert Series Festival Choir. The grand finale on July 27 will showcase an abundance of jazz, Blues, and folk artists. For more information, visit the River Concert Series website at www.smcm.edu/riverconcert. First Free Friday in Leonardtown Leonardtown Square 5-8 p.m. Julys First Friday is going to be even Better than Junes! Friday, July 6th is going to have everything June First Friday was going to have except the rain! Leonardtown Business Association First Friday Committee is once again hosting live music, Info Share on The Square, a Summertime Raffle, and a new charity drive supporting Hope Phones. Local Classic Rock n Roll cover band GeeZer has agreed to come back and play their Music for the Middle Aged - songs from bands like the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Santana, Johnny Cash, Jimmy Buffet, the Eagles but with enough variety to please fans of all ages. Information tables

for LBA members like Craft Guild Shop and the Leonardtown Arts Center, as well as Medstar St. Marys Health Connections, will be set up in the Square. Summertime Raffle tickets are on sale at Port of Leonardtown Winery, Fuzzy Farmers Market, North End Gallery, and Fenwick Street Used Books and Music - $1 each or 12 tickets for $10. Prizes include gift cards from LBA businesses and a Grand Prize - a gorgeous, hand-crafted coffee display table built by artisan carpenter Rob Seltzer of Herring Creek Furniture. Raffle prizes will be displayed on a rotating basis at local participating businesses. Go to www.leonardtownfirstfridays. com for more information and the display schedule. Melissa Kriz Book Signing Fenwick Street Used Books & Music (41655A Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 5-7 p.m. First Friday is just around the corner! Melissa Kriz will be back to sign copies of her book Three Stones of Asche. Auditions for Steel Magnolias Three Notch Theatre (21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park) 7 p.m. The Newtowne Players announce open auditions for the upcoming production of Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling. Concerned with a group of gossipy Southern ladies in a small town beauty parlor, the play is alternately hilarious and touching and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness that underlies the antic banter of its characters. There are parts for six women. People interested in helping with the technical and support crew are also welcome. The show runs Sept. 21 to Oct. 7, 2012. Auditions will be held July 6 at 7 p.m. and July 7 at 10 a.m. Callbacks will be held July 9. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Roles are as follows: Truvy Jones (40-ish) beauty shop owner Annelle Dupuy-Desoto (19) beauty shop assistant Clairee Belcher (66-ish) widow of former mayor; grande dame Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie (25) prettiest girl in town MLynn Eatenton (50-ish) Shelbys mother; socially prominent career woman Ouiser (pron. Weezer) Boudreaux (66-ish) wealthy curmudgeon; acerbic but lovable If you cannot make these audition dates/times but wish to work either onstage or backstage for this production, contact the director, Kerry Robinson, at kinkerry@yahoo.com or 240-317-5794. For more information about volunteer opportunities or other upcoming programs, please visit www.newtowneplayers.org or www.facebook.com/ newtowneplayers.

North End Gallery Presents Mirage North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 5-8 p.m. Come to the North End Gallery during the month of July for an All Member Show titled Mirage. This theme will highlight visible interpretations of heat and the distortions of visibility due to heat. The show runs from July 3 until July 29.For more information, call 301475-3130 or visit www.northendgallery. org.

Boyscouts/Cubscouts Pack 1786, based out of Mechanicsville Fire House. They have scheduled a car wash behind Hooks and Hangers in Charlotte Hall. There is no price for the car wash however, but donations are readily accepted. They will also have baked goods available for purchase.

Sunday, July 8
Margaret Fuller and The Human Heart Hollywood Recreation Center (24400 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Topic: Margaret Fuller, once called Americas first famous European revolutionist since Thomas Paine, taught America how to think, feel, and act with non-dogmatic, life-affirming spiritual integrity. She showed Americans how the human heart transforms liberal faith into action. Can she help us today to find our religion of the human heart? Everyone welcome! Sunday School available. Visit http:// www.uufsm.org for details. Kevin Grote Book Signing Fenwick Street Used Books & Music (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 12-2 p.m. Kevin Grote will be signing copies of his books Tally-Ho!, Tyburn and Skye. Grote was born in Western Pennsylvania near the Chestnut Ridge. He resides in Southern Maryland. He graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. Kevin served as an Engineering Officer in the Coast Guard on several cutters. After the Coast Guard, Grote went to work at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Indian Head. Grote worked for the Navy, until his retirement from Federal Service. Grote has a US Patent, and has authored many technical papers on electronic design, software engineering, and information systems. Grote has been an avid reader his entire life. His favorite authors are Sir Walter Scott, Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, Robert Louis Stevenson, Charles Dickens, Bernard Cornwell, Patrick OBrian, John Keegan, and James Fenimore Cooper. Kevin grew up in an area steeped in the French and Indian War. This series of novels reflect that time period as his characters mature into adulthood against the backdrop of the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745-46.

Saturday, July 7
Wizard of Oz Meet and Greet Great Mills High School Cafeteria (21130 Great Mills Road, Great Mills) 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Come join us for some great fun! Meet the characters of this years Summesrtock production of the Wizard of Oz! This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Summerstock production. Children of all ages will enjoy food, crafts, music from the show and the chance to meet Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Lion and many more characters! Bring your camera for pictures. A costume contest is included in this event. The best dressed characters will win a prize! Tickets for this event will be sold in advance only. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. Children cannot be dropped off. Space is limited for this event so register soon! Tickets are nonrefundable. For more information log on to www.stmarysmd.com/recreate. River Concert Series on Location in Leonardtown Leonardtown Square - 78 p.m. Cap off Independence Week with a free evening concert on Saturday, July 7th from in historic downtown Leonardtown! The St. Marys College River Concert Series Brass Ensemble will be performing a variety of tunes for your enjoyment. Invite your friends, grab dinner from one of Leonardtowns fine restaurants, bring a chair or blanket, sit back and relax! For more information, call 301 475-9791. Indoor Flea Market St. Marys County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown) 8 a.m.-12 p.m. The St. Marys County Fair Association is having an indoor Flea Market at the Fairgrounds. All vendors and Crafters are welcome. An 8X10 space with one table may be rented for $20. For information, or to reserve a space, call 301-475-9543. Pack 1786 Carwash Fundraiser Hooks and Hangers (29940 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Monday, July 9
Low Cost Rabies Clinic St. Marys County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown) 6-8 p.m. Pet owners are welcomed to join us for a low-cost rabies clinic at the St. Marys County Fairgrounds Auditorium

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Building. Vaccinations are $10 per pet. Please bring your pet on a leash or in a crate. In order to receive a 3-year vaccination, proof of current rabies vaccination is required via a written vaccine form signed by a licensed vet. If your pet is uncomfortable around others, the vet will come outside to provide his/her vaccination. Simply have someone come inside to register, and someone else to stay outside with your pet. The Rabies Clinic is volunteer effort provided by the St. Marys Animal Welfare League. For more informaiton, call 410-474-2958. Vacation Bible School - Sonrise National Park Hollywood Church of the Nazarene (24710 Sotterley Road, Hollywood) 6 p.m. Join us for our free Vacation Bible School this week at the Hollywood Church of the Nazarene.

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Thursday, July 12
Zumba Fitness Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad (23469 Rescue Lane, Hollywood) 5:45 p.m. Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Fundraiser Zumba Fitness Classes. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:45-6:45 p.m. The cost is $7 per class or $25 for five classes. For information call 301-757-2336.

accessories. Chick-fil-A at First Colony Center will have a costume contest that will be decided by our facebook fans. The categories are, Best Calf (kid cow), Best Cow (adult), and Best Dressed Herd (3-10). We will also have games and photo ops. Prizes will be awarded for every 100th customer. River Concert Series St. Marys College (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Marys City) 5 p.m. The evenings program will feature music by George Frideric Handel, with guest performances from countertenor Roger O. Isaacs and soprano Joan McFarland. St. Marys Colleges own Larry Vote will take over conducting duties for Jeffrey Silberschlag, who will play the trumpet. The Chesapeake Orchestra will be accompanied by the River Concert Series Festival Choir, made up of talented area high school students, members of the St. Maries Musica, and the St. Marys College Choir and Chamber Singers. Roger Isaacs, who hails from South Africa, has performed as a soloist with many of the areas most prominent choral groups. He has performed a wide range of musical acts and has been active in opera. He currently performs both as a soloist and with various ensembles. Joan McFarland has been a member of the St. Marys College faculty since 2002. She sings with professional ensembles and especially enjoys performing and recording the music of J.S. Bach and the French baroque. McFarland also conducts childrens choirs and directs college productions. The River Concert Series is free and open to the public.

Friday, July 13
Free Meals for Cow Costumes Chick-fil-A (First Colony Center, 45150 First Colony Way) 5-7 p.m. Chick-fil-A at First Colony Center is offering free meals to Cow-clad Customers on Cow. If you are planning to steer clear of black cats and sidewalk cracks on Friday the 13th, why not change your luck completely by dressing as a cow instead? Chick-fil-A will celebrate is annual Cow Appreciation Day event by offering a free meal to any customer fully dressed as a cow. Customers dressed head to hoof in cow attire will be rewarded with a FREE Chick-fil-A meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner), which includes an Entre of choice, a side item and a 20 oz. beverage of choice. For those too chicken to wear full cow costumes, Chick-fil-A will award a complimentary Entre to customers dressed in partial cow attire, such as a spotted scarf, purse, hat or other accessory. Chick-fil-A created a website dedicated to the occasion, www.cowappreciationday.com, which can be found on our facebook page, Chick-filA at First colony Center. On this website you can find costume ideas, downloadable spots, masks, and other bovine themed

Tuesday, July 10

Nature Time at Greenwell Camp Greenwell State Park (25420 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood) 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Session 1- July 10, 11 & 12 Session 2 - July 31, Aug. 1 & 2 Schwans Truckload Fundraiser Love Nature Time at GreenRidge Volunteer Fire Depatment (13820 well? Now your child can enjoy even Point Lookout Road, Ridge) 10 a.m.-2 more outdoor fun with Nature Time p.m. Camp! The Greenwell Foundation The Ridge Volunteer Fire Departis offering two sessions of this new ment Auxiliary will be holding a Schwans camp during the summer of 2012. Truckload Fundraiser on the second SaturEach session is four hours per day, day of each. Schwans will be available to three days a week. fill orders. To guarantee the availability of Nature Time Camp is based at the items, pre-orders may be made on their Greenwells air-conditioned Nature website at www.schwansfundraising.com/ Center. From there campers will embark Author S.E. Simpson Book Signing orderForm.aspx using Event ID 39903. The on outdoor adventures and discover their Event next date is July 14th. Catalogs may also natural world through games, crafts, Qutie Pies (20855 Callaway Village Way, be requested via their website. See you short hikes, exploration and more. Each Callaway) 5-7 p.m. session is limited to 10 campers ages S. E. Simpsonwill be available to sign there. Contact 301-872-5671 for additional 4 years old at time camp begins and 5 information. copies of her book, Ginger & the Bully. years old who have not yet attended kindergarten. Nature Time Camp is a perfect way to introduce your child to summer camp - its a shorter day and a shorter week than Greenwells traditional camp offerings. And with only 10 children per sesTo Advertise in the Church Services Directory, Call The County Times at 301-373-4125 sion, your child will have lots of hands-on opportunities to make new friends, interact with nature and their environment, and receive focused attention from the Nature Time Camp counselors. HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH For more information and to THE ANGLICAN MISSION A member of the Southern Baptist Convention register for Nature Time Camp, OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND 8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637 visit www.greenwellfoundation. 301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627 Pastor Keith Corrick org. Sundays - 9:30 AM

From the book: My name is Lucretia Virginia Ryan, and if you think its easy to go through life with a name like that, then you probably think doing a no-handed cartwheel is easy. At least I have a nickname that suits me: Ginger. Ten-year-old Ginger Ryan is dreading starting fourth grade. She and her best friend, Melody, have been split up for the first time since kindergarten, and Ginger has the meanest teacher in school, Ms. Lindell. Just when she thinks things couldnt get any worse, they do. The new kid in school shares the same last name as Ginger, so he sits right next to her. Typically, he turns out to be the class bully. Todd Ryan makes it his goal in life to make Gingers life a living nightmare. As if thats not bad enough, Ginger is also dealing with a pesky older brother and a best friend who has turned into a snob. Fourth grade is supposed to be fun. So how could things go so horribly wrong? Ginger tries everything from ignoring Todd to purposefully throwing up on him, but Todd is relentless. Will Ginger and the Bully survive the fourth grade?

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The County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail alexpanos@countytimes.net.

Luke Bryan Coming to Calvert County

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Since 2005, St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department has brought high quality entertainment to Southern Maryland to heat up the summer. With a sold out Luke Bryan concert this weekend, Lynyrd Skynyrd coming back for a return engagement July 22 and Big and Rich rounding out the summer on Sept. 1, this summer looks to be no exception. Concert co-coordinator Roberta Baker said they take suggestions from the public and listen to the radio to see whats popular. Traditionally, country acts have drawn larger crowds so they try to book a couple of those per summer. Luke Bryans appearance at the Bayside Toyota Pavilion is completely sold out. Bryan is a country singer and songwriter made popular by songs like All My Friends Say and Rain is a Good Thing. He has been performing since the mid-2000s. The opening act for Luke Bryan will be the River City Gang. Gates open at 5 p.m and the concert starts at 7 p.m. I dont have one more ticket to sell, Baker said. They have had sellouts before, but normally there are a couple to sell in the days leading up to the concert. Baker said she knew Luke Bryan would be popular, but she didnt know hed be this popular. Lynyrd Skynyrd is a southern rock group active since the 1960s with hit such as Free Bird, Sweet Home Alabama and Gimme Three Steps. The opening act will be Drake White. Ticket prices for Lynyrd Skynyrd are $56 for premium seats, $46 for reserved seats and $41 for general admission. Big & Rich has been releasing hit after hit since 2004 and is known for Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy), Comin to Your City and Lost in this Moment. Opening acts for Big & Rich include Cowboy Troy and Bradley Gaskin. Tickets are $50 for premium seats, $45 for reserved seats and $40 for general admission. Traditionally, St. Leonard hosts three concerts per summer. Last year there were only two, and this year the number was four, including Eric Church on June 2. She said Eric Church was a surprise. Early in the year, they send out queries to several agencies for a band to appear at the fire station. Sometimes they get refusals, but more often they hear nothing if St. Leonard doesnt fit into a bands schedule. Baker said they inquired about Eric Church but got no reply, so they booked the other three bands assuming he would not be coming out. Then they got a call from his agency with a proposed date, and added it to the summer lineup. The money made goes to the headliner, opening acts and the lighting
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and stage guys. The remainder goes to the fire station to buy equipment and tools that normally wouldnt be in the budget. Fundraising is an integral part of firefighting, Baker said. Items purchased include thermal imaging equipment that can differentiate between body heat and heat from a fire, making it easier and quicker to find people and animals

trapped in a burning building. They also purchased LED lights for their trucks so when they are pulled over on the side of the road they are easier to spot. Safety is paramount, Baker said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Live Music: A Day Off Earth Fat Boys Country Store (41566 Medleys Neck Road, Leonardtown) 9 p.m. Live Music: Redwine Jazz Trio The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m. Piano Festival By The Water St. Marys College of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher Rd St. Marys City) 7 p.m. Live Music: TD MacDonald Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.

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Live Music: Gretchen Richie: The Songs of Sinatra Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 6:30 p.m. Free Comedy Night DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 8:30 p.m.

Friday, July 6
Live Music: River Concert Series: That Independent Feeling St. Marys College of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher Rd St. Marys City) 8 p.m. Leonardtown First Friday (Town Square, Leonardtown) 5 p.m. Live Music: Jennifer Cooper & Carl Reichelt Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) 5:30 p.m. Live Music: 257th Army Band Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons) 7 p.m. Live Music: Swing Away Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Live Music: John OLoughlin and the Blarney Stones Band (St. Charles Towne Center, Waldorf) 7 p.m. Live Music: Luke Bryan St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Deartment (200 Calvert Beach Road, St. Leonard) 7 p.m. JeffPatPark First Friday Tour Jefferson Patterson Park (10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard) 9 a.m. Texas HoldEm Tournment VFW Post 2632 (23282 Three Notch Road, California) 7 p.m. Live Music: Kappa Danielson and Paul Larson The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 8
Piano Festival By The Water St. Marys College of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher Rd St. Marys City) 7 p.m. Live Music: Jennifer Cooper & Carl Reichelt Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) 1 p.m.

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Monday, July 9
Monday Morning Movies Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 10 a.m. Piano Festival By The Water St. Marys College of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher Rd St. Marys City) 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 10
CSM Twilight Chautauquan CSM LaPlata Campus 6:30 p.m. Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 6:30 p.m. Live Music: Fair Warning DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 4 p.m.

Bayside Toyota Pavilion

Sunday, July 22nd - 7:00 pm

Available at Bayside Toyota, 1-800-551-SEAT, www.ticketmaster.com and at the firehouse on Saturday from 10:00 am - Noon. Rain or shine - No refunds or exchanges

Wednesday, July 11
Live Music: Sabor Trio St. Marys College of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher Rd St. Marys City) 7 p.m. Beginner Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) 7 p.m.

Tickets - $41, 46, 56

Saturday, July 7
Live Music: Big Money Band Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m. Live Music: River Concert Series on Location in Leonardtown (Downtown Leonrdtown) 7 p.m.

Tickets are also available for Big & Rich Saturday, September 1st - 7:00 pm
Tickets - $40, 45, 50

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By Alex Panos Staff Writer Sitting in an apartment five years ago, Ruddy Duck co-founders Carlos Yanos and Mike Kelley put their heads together to begin creating the areas only microbrewery. On June 27, after three years in business, The Ruddy Duck celebrated bringing award-winning handcrafted beer, great food and live music to Southern Maryland. The commemorative night featured discounted food, prizes including tshirts, hats, gift certificates and wine glasses and live musical performances from the acoustic stylings of the Dave and Kevin Trio, and music by Justin Miles, Dylan Galvin and Rusty Williams band. Yanos and Kelley said it was a proud night for them, and they were very grateful to be so embraced by the community. Its a milestone most restaurants dont reach, Kelley told The County Times last Wednesday night, while sitting in his buzzing establishment. It affirms the community was looking for us. Their success, which Kelley proclaimed is a combination of knowing how to produce a quality product and efficiently run a business, hinges on providing not only great food and masterly beer, but also a tremendous listening atmosphere. Franny Bailey, The Ruddy Ducks hostess all three years in business, said the Ducks commitment to perfecting the restaurants acoustics is one of the biggest investments shes witnessed the owners make. During her tenure, Bailey has watched The Ruddy Duck transform into a listening Mecca. Weve had so many improvements to the sound quality, Bailey said of Solomons only brewery. It has turned around 100 percent. The sound used to bounce all around the restaurant, Yanos and Kelley explained, so the decision was made to administer incremented sound improvements. Overtime, acoustic panels were strategically set up around the restaurant, carpet was placed in some of the most critical areas, a glass was set up between the bar and the dining room, and stone walls were constructed to eliminate reverberation.

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Ruddy Duck Turns Three

These improvements filter sound coming from the roaring, grooving bar area to keep the dining room comparatively muffled for patrons wishing to enjoy a quiet dinner. Now the sound stays in areas they want it to, Yanos said. As a result of their acoustic supremacy, the Duck has become a top venue for local bands. Yanos said they have musicians featuring rock, southern rock, jazz, blues and country bring their talents to the brewerys stage. Popular groups in the Ruddy Ducks rotation include the Sam Grow Band, the Piranhas, The Dave and Kevin Trio and Hydra FX. While occasionally a band may come in from Annapolis or Baltimore, for the most part Yanos and Kelley agreed their preference is to feature groups whose roots are here in Southern Marylands backyard. We try to support local bands, Kelley said, as Southern Marylands own Dave and Kevin trio covered a classic Led Zeppelin tune Going to California in the bar area. In addition to its popularity as a live music hot spot, The Ruddy Duck has become famous for its award winning beer brewed right in the restaurant. Two of their homemade beers have received best tasting beer in Maryland the Helles, a smooth light-colored beer, and the Festbier, a German Ocktoberfeststyle brew. Yanos said they are able to harness more flavor by not filtering the beer, which is a key aspect of their brewing process. While filtering beer preserves it, Yanos and Kelley elect not to filter the brews because it gives it more character. Even though the unfiltered beer will not remain fresh for as long, Kelley told the County Times any concern about the beer spoiling is a moot point. (The beer) sells so fast, it cant be around long enough to go bad, Kelley said. In fact, public approval of their beer has the Ducks owners hoping to expand

in as little as six months, but not necessarily by opening a new location. By 2013, were going to start bottling our beer, Kelley said, adding that they plan on bottling before they pursue starting a second restaurant. U n l i k e most breweries, the Duck has something for all ages the duck mascot Ruddy walks around the diner and meets with kids. Care and quality are The Ruddy Ducks two most important principles, and are main reasons why people keep coming back to the pub. Different from owners of other restaurants, Yanos and Kelley are at the Duck every day. They, and every single person they employ, are concerned with each customer that walks into the brewery just one of several factors as to why the co-founders believe people love The Ruddy Duck.

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We have a very friendly atmosphere, were family oriented, we have quality beer and food at a great value, Yanos said before quipping, and because the owners are cool. For more information about the menu and entertainment lineup at The Ruddy Duck visit ruddyduckbrewery.com. alexpanos@countytimes.net

The Dave and Kevin Trio perform acoustic rock during The Ruddy Ducks three year anniversary.

Patrons can view the brewing room as they enter the restaraunt.

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4 Ways to Conserve Fuel and Stop Paying So Much at the Pump

Fuel prices have traditionally been at their highest during the summer months. That's unfortunate for vacationers and road trip enthusiasts who must budget the cost of fuel into their vacation expenses. Those costs can be considerable, especially if gas continues to hover around $4 per gallon as it has for much of 2012. But as costly as gas has become, drivers can still mitigate those costs by employing a few strategies aimed at increasing their driving efficiency. The following are a few ways drivers can offset high fuel costs regardless of the time of year. 1. Maintain a consistent speed. Though it might be hard to maintain a consistent speed when driving during rush hour, it should not be too difficult to do so when hitting the open road. If most of your driving is done on the highway, go easy on your engine by maintaining a consistent speed. The easier you are on the engine, the less taxed that engine will be and the less fuel it will need as a result. If going on a long road trip or if your daily commute involves long stretches of highway driving, rely on your vehicle's cruise control function to make things easier on your engine and conserve fuel. 2. Don't drive when you can walk or bike. It might sound simple, but the best way to conserve fuel is not to use it at all. During the warmer months, walk or ride your bicycle when performing local errands. This is especially beneficial during the summer, when gas prices are typically higher. Save a few gallons of gas by running errands on foot or on your bicycle. If a physical condition makes it hard for you to walk or bike, make use of public transportation when you need to travel locally. 3. Obey the speed limit. The open road entices many drivers to put the pedal to the metal, but driving over the speed limit is both illegal and expensive. The U.S. Department of Energy notes that drivers pay an additional $0.31 per gallon for every five miles they drive over 60 mph. Since gas prices have already hovered around $4 per gallon for much of the year, drivers would be wise to obey the speed limit and conserve their fuel as well as their money. 4. Don't make your vehicle into a traveling closet. Many drivers keep excess materials in their cars, whether it's a cooler for picnics, a set of golf clubs or an old baby stroller. Excess weight will rear its ugly head at the pump. The DOE notes than an extra 100 pounds in a vehicle can reduce its miles per gallon by as much as two percent. Before hitting the highway, check your trunk and the backseat and remove any unnecessary items. Drivers spend a considerable amount of money at the gas pump each week. But a few simple strategies to conserve fuel can save money and help the planet at the same time.

A good road trip can be the ultimate spring or summer experience. With the open road ahead, lifes troubles seem to melt and theres just the oneness of the driver and the road. For a road trip to be successful, its not just a matter of taking to the road and putting the pedal to the metal. There are a host of considerations to make, which can ensure safety and peace of mind when beginning your excursion. The hot sun that can bake the roadway -- and your body -- can also take its toll on your car, contributing to breakdowns. And there are other factors to be aware of. Maintenance should never be overlooked when it comes to prepping for a road trip. At the least, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that drivers have their tires, battery, belts, fluids, and air conditioner checked by a qualified mechanic prior to starting any long trip. But the list does not stop there. There are many other precautions to heed before taking to the road. * Be sure to have all necessary documents on hand. Nothing can stall a road trip faster than getting pulled over by a police officer and being without your license, registration and proof of insurance. These are required documents to operate a vehicle, and its definitely worth a second check in your wallet and glove compartment to be sure they are where they should be. * Get an oil change. Driving long intervals can be taxing on a car engine, as can the startand-stops associated with getting stuck in road trip traffic. Do yourself and your car a favor by getting an oil change to ensure there will be proper lubrication of the engine and that thick, old motor oil wont contribute to a breakdown. * Update your GPS. If you will be using a GPS device as your primary tool for navigation, update the devices maps before departure. Roadways are always being changed, and without downloading the proper updates, you could end up driving in circles instead of moving on to your destination. In addition, many GPS models come equipped with pinpointing points of interest, or POI, such as restaurants, tourist areas, hotels, and rest stops, which should be update before beginning the trip. Follow the guidelines spelled out in the owners manual that comes with your GPS unit. Consumer Reports also advises knowing the local ordinances regarding GPS use. For example, a windshield-mounted unit is not allowed while driving in Minnesota. * Plan who will drive when. A long road trip -- one that will be done primarily in one day -- could necessitate splitting up the trip between two or more drivers. Not only does this banish boredom, it also reduces the risk of driver fatigue. NHTSA estimates that approximately 100,000 police-reported crashes in the United States each year involve drowsiness and/or fatigue. * Protect your eyes. The weather and the position of the sun could change depending on where you are driving. If you wear glasses or contacts for driving, be sure you have them with you. Keep a few pairs of sunglasses in your car to shield your eyes from sun glare. If the sun proves problematic, pull over for a little while or try an alternate route that prevents oncoming sun on the windshield. While you are packing sunglasses, also be sure to bring along -- and wear -- sunscreen, as the suns rays can be magnified through the window glass. * Bring along refreshments. Frequent stops for bathroom breaks and simply to stretch your legs are adviseable, but limit rest-stop fare whenever possible. Not only do these foods tend to be unhealthy, they are often expensive. Keep your road trip budget down by packing healthy food and drinks that you can enjoy on the go. * Keep on top of your cars fuel level. Play it safe when gassing up the car. On rural roads or stretches of country with which you are unfamiliar, you never know how far away filling stations might be from one another. That means you should take the opportunity to top off the gas tank whenever you get the chance. This way you always will be confident you have enough gas to get to the next station. Dont risk coasting into your destination on fumes, unless you want to arrive at your destination hitched to a tow truck. * Be wary of hitchhikers. Although hitchhikers are few and far between nowadays, there is still the possibility of coming across someone thumbing for a ride on the side of the road. Do not pick up a stranger who is hitchhiking, no matter how reputable the person may seem. If you come across someone who has broken down, offer to call for help instead of allowing the person into the car. * Use the bathroom at every stop. You never know how few and far between restrooms will be. Unless the idea of a road-side pit stop is high on your list of road trip excitement, play it safe and use the restroom whenever stopping. Few things can make a stretch of road seem more interminable than the pressure of a full bladder. * Plan for sightseeing. Part of the enjoyment of a road trip is to actually take the scenic route and enjoy roads which you may have never traveled before. This is not a race and no awards will be given out at the end for making good time. Therefore, slow down and enjoy the scenery. Isnt that why youre driving, after all? Road trips seem to be an essential part of the spring and summer season. They can be all the more fun and safe when you heed a few road trip rules of the road.

Travel Tips for a Safe and Successful Road Trip

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The
By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Cha rles County citizens joined with those in St. Marys and presented Governor Wright to their own Grand Jury saying Therefore, we (the Grand and Petit Jurors of Charles) do enter our most solemn opposition in the said pardon as dangerous and mischievous precedent, and request our delegates to the next General Assembly to enquire into the grounds causing such an extraordinary and unwarranted execution of the prerogative, and to suggest which measures as will in future restrain the nature within its natural limits. Gov. Wright became the first Maryland governor to ever resign. This occurred on May 6, 1809, but the ever-arrogant, self-assured Wright had a plan. He thought he would get himself appointed by the Legislature as a justice of the Court of Appeals representing Queen Annes County, telling them that he would have no serious competition for the appointment. The Legislature didnt agree and he did not receive the appointment. The newspapers of the day had a field day. The Salem Gazette (Massachusetts) of June 20, 1809 said it the best. The Ex-Governor Wright, of Maryland, if his own words may be taken for it, (and who shall dare to doubt the veracity of a man when he testifies to the excellence of his own character himself), is one of the first patriots that

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ever existed. It is pleasing in such degenerate times as the present, for the eye to be relieved now and then by such fair specimens of human virtue, worthy of the proudest days of Greece and Rome. Who can disbelieve the disinterestedness of a man who when about to resign one office convokes the Legislature for no other purpose but to appoint him to another? That very Legislature shews their sense of his worthy by appointing another person to the office; and so the poor Governor, who has testified such wonderful anxiety to serve his country, is left by that ungrateful body to his patriotism and his private life. Strange that such a wonderful round of services so important should receive no other reward! Now, his country having afforded him leisure to become the heralds of his own worth, he pops upon us with all the majesty of consummate patriotism and benevolence. After a perusal of a letter like the foregoing, even if his administration had been ten times more turbulent than it was, the community, we trust, will join with us and him in the ascription to it to the weakness of his head. Whether the recording angel has actually inscribed the purity of his administration on the records of Heaven, we know not, but shall suspend our belief until he produces a certified copy. The letter we present as a political instance of genuine chrononhotonthology. His disgrace appears to have been short lived because in 1810 he was selected to fill a vacancy in the U. S. House of Representatives. In 1823 he was appointed associate judge of the district court. He died in 1826.

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A Question of Dates
By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer How will you celebrate the 4th of July this year? We have so many options in Southern Maryland, and for the hale and hearty there is always A Capital 4th in D.C. I have thought about going to the D.C. festivities a few times over the years, but you cant convince me that they have enough port-apotties for everyone. It just isnt possible. Ill stay around here thank you very much. Hollywood Firehouse has a great night planned on June 30th for all. I love standing out under the stars, seeing the fireworks, and listening to No Green Jelly Beans. And yes, I am sure I will cry again this year. The St. Marys River Concert Series will offer jazz music and beautiful sunset views as a backdrop for the evening of Friday, July 6th. John Phillip Sousa traditional patriotic music will play during the fireworks display.

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more small town feel, you could drive down to the town of Indianheads celebration and fireworks starting at 3:30 p.m. Two bands will be performing at that event. You could have fun somewhere different every night! Once in a while you hear that all that people think of anymore with regard to the 4th of July is hot dogs, hamburgers, and fireworks without thinking about the war that was fought for independence, and the subsequent wars fought, and still fought, in Americas name and for her honor. But, I dont believe that. I think most people think about the deeper reasons for the holiday, and use the festivities to experience those feelings in a community of spirit and excitement. You could also celebrate on July 2nd and be perfectly correct. We really dont hear about this controversy now, but John Adams pushed very hard for July 2nd to be the actual festival day to commemorate the vote on the Declaration of Independence. He even wrote to his wife Abigail that, July 2nd will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. July 4th was the formal adoption day of the Declaration of Independence. Mr. Adams (Mr., since he would not be our second president for another twenty years after this) even refused to attend July 4th festivities. And as many know, the irony is that both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on July 4th, 1826; the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. When Thomas Paine first wrote the pamphlet Common Sense in 1776, he had only lived in the colonies two years, and wrote

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his pamphlet anonymously to the American people from an Englishman in order to incite the colonies. Though he does ask in one part: Reconciliation or Revolution? The War for Independence had already been going on for ten months prior to this. Not everyone, of course, was for revolution; the loyalists were fine with the status quo. I have not read all of Common Sense, but have covered several sections. No wonder it caused such a stir; Paines sections on the Kings of England (specifically George the III without stating his name) tell of an unfeeling and uncaring monarch. George the III, known as The Mad King ruled for 60 years and was seen to have lost America for Britain. Many of the first years celebrating the 4th of July in America, were spent holding mock-funerals for King George III; quite a bit different from how we celebrate now. Nearly 100 years later, in 1870, congress would make July 4th a federal holiday, and in 1941, much to the happiness of government employees, congress declared that it be a paid federal holiday. Im going to talk to my boss about this matter. I hope you get a chance to enjoy either one or several of the local 4th of July celebrations, and think back to the roots of how we fought to self-govern ourselves. Self-governance is a basic human desire whether individually or nationally; one paid for in integrity and lives. Happy 4th of July! To each new days adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com

I cant imagine why we would even have to leave the three counties at all. In Calvert County, the towns of Solomons Island and Chesapeake Beach have many Independence Day activities planned. Chesapeake Beachs Rod and Reel has an entire week of music and fireworks planned. The actual fireworks display will be on Tuesday, July 3rd. Solomons always has a spectacular night of fun for the 4th of July, and we have attended the events held there for many years. Lots of great memories. Charles County seems to have the most events, but they are all on the 4th. A few could be combined however. The Independence Day Watermelon Bash at the La Plata Town Hall is from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Then you could either travel to the fairgrounds in La Plata to see the fireworks with fun starting at 5 p.m., or travel to The Blue Crab Stadium for a fun-filled fourth starting at 4:30 p.m. with fireworks later in the evening. For a little

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Food Safety is Important When Entertaining

Snacking Doesnt Have to be Unhealthy

Fruit and vegetables remain some of the more healthy snacks a person can enjoy.

Don't have guests walk away from your party with a poor parting gift, such as a food-borne illness.

Entertaining at home is one of the ways friends and families spend time together, and food is often at the center of such gatherings, acting as a conversation starter or even the central component of the festivities. But food can also make your gathering memorable for all the wrong reasons. Forty-eight million people get sick from contaminated food each year, according to the National Institutes of Health. Statistics Canada says that roughly 13 million Canadians succumb to some sort of food illness each year. Common causes of food-borne illnesses are bacteria, parasites and viruses present in improperly handled food. Some foods also contain contaminants that result from the growing or packaging process. Salmonella-laced spinach and cantaloupe, pink-slime beef and scores of other food-related concerns pop up every year. However, keeping guests and yourself healthy requires knowledge of some basic food safety rules that are important throughout the year. * Wash your hands thoroughly before handling any type of food. * Avoid cross-contamination of foods by using utensils for only one type of food (e.g., separate cutting board and knives for meat and produce). * Cook foods to proper internal temperatures. * Keep foods thoroughly chilled to prevent bacteria growth. Do not over-stuff a refrigerator, or it may not be able to retain a cold enough temperature necessary to inhibit growth of microorganisms. * Store raw meats on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator so they dont accidentally leak or drip onto other foods. * Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold during serving. Use chafing dishes or bowls or bins of ice if necessary. * Discard any leftover food that has been sitting out if it hasnt been placed in a container and refrigerated or frozen within two hours. If its especially hot outside, discard after one hour. * Keep foods covered when serving outdoors. Insects, notably flies, carry harmful bacteria, which can be transferred to food from saliva or body contact. * Thaw foods in the refrigerator, not on the counter. * Sanitize kitchen surfaces with bleach and water to kill any residual bacteria from food preparation. * Do not use meat, poultry or seafood marinades again to baste cooking foods. * Regularly clean out the refrigerator and wash down the bins and trays. * Wash all fruits and vegetables prior to cooking. Fleshy fruits can become contaminated simply from a knife coming in contact with the rind and then the fruit pulp. * Be extra careful with known food-borne illness suspects. These include eggs, ground meats, seafood, and poultry. Safety precautions when preparing and storing food can safeguard hosts and their guests from foodborne illnesses.

Snacking often elicits mixed reviews. Some health plans say that it is important to eat several small meals or snacks during the day to keep metabolism rates in check. Other information states that snacks can be a persons undoing, causing unnecessary weight gain -- especially when snacking is frequent. These mixed feelings can be a little confusing. The National Health and Nutrition Survey supports snacking. The survey found that people who eat snacks in addition to three meals a day had higher levels of nutrients in their diets. But not all snacks are a good idea. Consuming a fattening bag of potato chips is an unhealthy approach to snacking. However, a piece of dark chocolate or a handful of nuts can add essential nutrients to a persons diet. Many different snacks make healthy additions to a persons diet. Two to three snacks a day may be all thats needed to help keep a person feeling satiated and less likely to overeat at meals. Here are some healthy snack ideas. * Olives: A handful of olives can quench a salty craving and provide essential fatty acids that may help to improve heart health. * Hummus: Hummus is made from chickpeas, which are naturally low in fat and high in fiber. This dip will keep you feeling full. * Edamame: These are a variety of soybeans that are sweeter, larger and more easily digested than other soybeans. They are a natural source of antioxidants and isoflavones. * Banana and chocolate:

Understanding proteins role in your diet

Fitness afficionados have grown increasingly reliant on protein to supplement their workouts. Protein can help in the building of lean muscle and, when eaten after a workout, can help aid in muscle recovery. While protein is a valuable component of a healthy diet, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that many adults already get enough protein to meet their needs. Thats because protein can be found in so many different types of foods, including meat, poultry, fish, dry beans and peas; eggs, nuts and seeds; and milk and milk products. Some vegetables and fruits even provide some protein, though its far less than other foods. When examining protein as part of a persons diet, the sources of protein are labeled according to how many essential amino acids they provide. Essential amino acids are those that the body cannot make on its own, so a persons diet must provide them. A complete protein source is one that provides all of those essential amino acids. These sources are often referred to as high quality proteins. Animal-based foods such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and cheese are considered complete protein sources. An incomplete protein source is one thats low in one or more of the essential amino acids. However, two or more incomplete protein sources can be combined to meet the bodys needs for essential amino acids. Though it was once believed that these complementary protein sources must be eaten during the same meal, more recent studies have shown they are just as effective as long as theyre consumed within the same day.

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SENIOR LIVING

St. Marys Department of Aging Programs and Activities

Farmers Market Coupons A limited number of Maryland Department of Agricultures 2012 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Coupons are available at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, July 10 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Coupons may only be used at participating Farmers Market locations. Those receiving coupons must be 60 years of age or older and have an income that meets Federal Poverty Guidelines-185%. Proof of age is required and applicants must sign an affidavit for the Department of Agriculture attesting to eligibility. For more information, call 301.475.4200, ext. 1072. Riverside Dinner Theater bus trip to see Phantom is Wednesday, August 8. Help us fill the bus as we travel to see a popular production, based on the Phantom of the Opera, with music from the original production. The $90 price of the trip includes bus fare, snacks on the bus, lunch served to you at your table at Riverside Dinner Theater, admission to the show and even the tip for the bus driver. Hurry, a minimum number is required by July 13 for this trip to be a go. Your seat is reserved when your payment is received. Call Joyce at 301.737.5670, ext. 1656 for details. Heres a great opportunity to improve your health Take part in Living WellTake Charge of your Health at the Northern Senior Activity Center beginning Wednesday, July 12 and continuing each Wednesday through August 16, from 1 p.m. 3:30 p.m. The workshop is for any person who has one or more chronic conditions and who wants to learn to live more healthfully. Caregivers of a person with a chronic condition are also invited to attend. At the Living Welltake Charge of your Health workshop, you will learn how to manage symptoms, communicate effectively with doctors, lessen frustration, fight fatigue, make daily tasks easier, and get more out of life! Workshops run for 2 hours, once a week, for 6 weeks. To ensure that you get the most out of the program, attendance is recommended at all six sessions. The workshop is free, but registration is limited, so sign up now by calling 301.475.4002, ext. 1001. Ice Cream Social Fundraiser Need to cool off this summer? Take a break from the heat and help raise funds for entertainment and special events at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. In celebration of the invention of the ice cream cone in July of 1904, the Garvey Senior Activity Center will serve ice cream on your choice of cone; waffle, sugar, or wafer on Friday, July 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost per cone is $2.00. Also available will be ice cream sundaes for $3.00 and brownie sundaes for $4.00. For more information, call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050. Art Workshop on July 20 Paint a landscape with Faith Gaillot. Faith will show you how to use watercolor with wet-on-wet techniques as well as a sponge technique that is used to paint trees. Painting also includes some dry brush work. This class will take place on Thursday, July 20 (if you are not finished on Thursday, you will have the opportunity to come back the next day and complete your painting). Beginners as well as those with intermediate level experience are welcome. Cost is $40 which includes instruction and all materials needed to complete your painting. To sign up or for more information call 301.737.5670 ext. 1658. Get Your Tickets for the Loffler Luau Now July 26 is the date Loffler will host its annual Loffler Luau. The fun begins at 10 a.m. and continues until 2 p.m. This party will be sprinkled with dancing (Music by DJ Mean Gene), a hula demonstration, fashion runway (wear your best tropical garb in case you are asked to stroll down our runway), 50/50 Raffle, and a feast prepared by our own chef which will feature Huli Huli Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Pineapple Chunks, Sesame Cabbage Salad, Cucumber Salad and Key Lime Pie. Tickets ($8 suggested donation) are required and are available at Loffler Senior Activity Center. We will meet you at the door with a lei hand-selected to complement your outfit. For more information call 301.737.5670 ext. 1658.

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Independence Day
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By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer Who can think of anything more fun to do for the Independence Day Holiday than fishing? There are several places that provide public access to the water where there are actually some fish to be caught. Check out the fishing piers at Point Lookout and Solomons. There are also areas where the public can access the waters edge at St. Georges Island, Chaptico Wharf, and Wicomico Shores. If you must have a boat, there are places at Point Lookout and Solomons where small boats and kayaks can be rented for a fee. If catching fish is not on your list of favored activities, dining on seafood may be. Checkout any of the local restaurants for fine local seafood specialties including fish, crabs and other dishes. Its what makes the holiday grand in Southern Maryland. A lot of the best fishing right now is near shore. Ken Lamb, proprietor of The Tackle Box in Lexington Park, says, White perch are everywhere. If you can see water, you are in the presence of perch. White perch are the best eating fish that the Bay and rivers have to offer and they can be caught by several different methods, making them a fun fish to catch for the whole family. White perch will hit small jigs and spinner baits cast around shorelines and structure. Those who like casting in these areas are in for a thrill. White perch will also hit bottom rigs with #4 hooks baited with bloodworm, shrimp, peeler crab or Fish Bites. On top of that, they are running big this year. A 12 inch white perch is not that unusual. Six white perch over 10 inches long will provide a dinner with more fish than two people can eat. While youre fishing the near shore areas for white perch, dont be surprised if you catch a few other species of fish including stripers (rockfish), small red drum, bluefish, spot and croakers. Remember that rockfish and red drum have to be at least 18 inches long to keep them, and croakers have to be 9 inches. A lot of croakers to 14 inches are being caught upriver on the Potomac near Wicomico Shores and Chaptico Wharf, and on the

Ken Lamb, proprietor of The Tackle Box in Lexington Park, the self-proclaimed King of the white perchers is having a wonderful year.

Patuxent near Benedict and Sheridan Point. In a couple of locations on the Bay and in the rivers, croakers as big as 17 inches have been reported. Most successful anglers targeting croakers are fishing with bottom rigs and bait. Bloodworms, squid strips, shrimp, peeler crab and other baits seem to do the trick. Rockfish are out there, but many are running a little small. Summer feeding patterns have schools of breaking stripers and bluefish ready to jump onto almost any lure tossed into the mix. Some anglers lucky enough to catch a few spot are live-lining these small fish for rockfish. Trollers are having some success with bigger stripers up to 30 inches, along with bluefish up to about 3 pounds. Some anglers are still catching

speckled trout over on the Eastern Shore side of the Bay and into Tangier Sound. Some of these anglers are casting colorful lures and jigs to finesse the trout to bite, while others are using minnows rigged Carolina style. I have no reports of flounder catches. Remember to take a picture of your catch and send it to me with your story at riverdancekeith@gmail.com. Keith has been a recreational angler on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for over 50 years; he fishes weekly from his small boat during the season, and spends his free time supporting local conservation organizations.

Dont Forget to Protect Skin When Sailing

Few activities embody the spirit of summer like sailing. Smelling the ocean air while catching some fish or preparing the boat for a fun-filled day on a nearby lake are activities synonymous with summer relaxation. As enjoyable as sailing can be, it's in the best interests of sailors and their passengers to take certain precautionary measures to ensure everyone makes it back to shore safely. One such measure is protecting skin from the sun. When sailing, men, women and children spend a significant amount of time soaking up the sun's rays, which can lead to chronic skin damage or even skin cancer for those who don't take steps to protect themselves. The following are a few ways boaters can ensure their next sailing trip is as safe as it is fun. * Don protective clothing. When sailing, women might be tempted to wear a bikini while men might prefer to wear some swim trunks and nothing else. Such attire might be relaxing, but it's not very safe. Instead of beach gear, wear protective clothing, including long-sleeve t-shirts and wide-brimmed hats that protect both the top of your head, your neck and your face from sunburn. Sunglasses will also protect your eyes from overexposure to the sun's rays. * Be even more diligent when sailing. When sailing, it's important for sailors and their passengers to be especially diligent with regards to skin protection. Sand and water reflect the sun's rays, increasing a person's risk of sun damage. So be even more careful and protective of your skin on the water or at the beach than you would be if relaxing in the backyard. * Apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends a generous application of a broad-spectrum, waterresistant sunscreen with an SPF, or Sun Protection Factor, of at least 30. Re-apply the sunscreen every two hours, and immediately after going into the water or if you find yourself sweating. Be sure to use a sunscreen that is "broad-spectrum," as this means it protects your skin from both UVA and UVB rays. * Spend some time in the shade. Even though you're on a boat, there are opportunities to escape the sun. Sit in a shaded area on the boat, especially during certain hours of the day when the sun's rays are at their strongest. The AAD notes that the sun's rays are strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. One trick of the trade is to always seek shade when your shadow is shorter than you are. * Be prepared. A boat carries a host of supplies so sailors don't end up stranded at sea. But don't forget to stock up on protective items just in case some sailors forget to bring along sunscreen or protective gear. In addition to packing extra bottles of sunscreen, store some extra long-sleeve t-shirts and wide-brimmed hats so friends and family don't fall victim to the sun or feel as thought they need to sit in the cabin or out of the sun for the duration of the trip.

Donning appropriate attire, including wide-brimmed hats, is one way to protect skin from overexposure to the sun when sailing.

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Boating 101
Learning to boat or sail is similar to learning to drive an automobile. Neither one happens overnight. Learning to get around on the water can be exciting, but it can also be intimidating to take over the reins of a boat for the first time. Though beginners might be apprehensive when they first start to boat or sail, there are some tips that can make it a little easier for those new to captaining their own ship. * Start small. Much like teenagers learning to drive are often more comfortable learning behind the wheel of a compact car, boating beginners might be more comfortable learning to sail on a small boat. Smaller boats are easier to maneuver, making even the most nervous novice a little more comfortable. * Choose calm waters in which to practice. According to the United States Coast Guard, in 2010 there were more than 4,600 recreational boating accidents that involved 672 deaths. Though boating accidents in both the United States and Canada, where the Canadian government expected roughly 200 boaters to die on the water in 2009, have been on the decline, accident statistics illustrate just how dangerous it can be even for fully licensed and experienced sailors to operate a boat. That said, beginners should always practice in calm waters that don't boast big waves or lots of fellow boaters. This gives beginners the chance to learn the feel of the boat without the added pressure of handling choppy waters or traffic. * Read the weather reports. Veteran boaters struggle with inclement weather from time to time, so beginners should expect to struggle with adverse conditions as well. But don't be caught off guard by bad weather. Always check the weather reports before going out, and be sure to bring along appropriate attire and gear.

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