UPDATE – Official Press Release 12/5/13 – 4:30pm: The victim, identified as Bridgette Faye Hayden, had been involved in an argument over the phone with her boyfriend identified as Patrick James Hutching, 31, of Leonardtown. After the phone conversation, Hutching went to Hayden’s residence, which is when the crime occurred. He later called a witness indicating he had seriously harmed Hayden. The witness responded to Hayden’s residence and found her outside on the ground bleeding badly from a severe laceration to her neck. No additional victims were located and Hutching was no longer on the scene. Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 was unable to fly due to bad weather. Therefore, Hayden was initially transported to MEDSTAR St. Mary’s Hospital and stabilized. She was then transported to a nearby trauma center and underwent emergency surgery. Her prognosis is unknown at this time. Hutching was located at a relative’s residence in Calvert County, Maryland. He was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Attempted 1st Degree Murder, 1st Degree Assault, 2nd Degree Assault. On November 13, 2013, Hutching was charged with assaulting Hayden and had been released on bond on November 17th . […]
↧
UPDATE: Patrick James Hutching Charged with Attempted Murder
↧
Job Announcement: Town of Chesapeake Beach
Position Title: Treasurer / Director of Finance & Budget Job Summary: Performs professional and administrative work in managing the Town’s financial, accounting, procurement and budgeting operations. Serves as the chief financial officer for the Town and reports to the Mayor. Plans, organizes and directs programs, activities and services designed to ensure accurate accounting and reporting of Town finances, including budget preparation, collection of all Town revenues, and disbursement of all monies. Maintains custody of all public monies and responsible for the administration of purchasing and contract procedures pursuant to the Town Charter. Administers funding sources for the Town including grants, loans and bonds. Interested candidates send resumes to: Mayor Bruce Wahl, Town of Chesapeake Beach, P.O. Box 400, Chesapeake Beach, Maryland 20732.
↧
↧
Joseph Robert Lacey, 91
Joseph Robert Lacey, 91 of Abell, MD, died December 3, 2013 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. Born May 4, 1922 in Chaptico, MD, he was the son of the late Daniel Webster Lacey and Virginia Lena Hill Lacey. Robert was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. On May 3, 1943, he married his beloved wife, Mary Ozella (Thompson) Lacey and together they celebrated 70 wonderful years of marriage. Robert was a devoted family man who was a hard and meticulous worker and had several careers during his life, including tobacco farmer, oysterman, and antique furniture restorer. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, attending dances and was a former member of the Country Music Club in Compton, MD. In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by his children, Bernard Aloysius Lacey (Tina) of Abell, MD, Robert Thomas Lacey (Candice) of Ellicott City, MD, Sharon Ann Choate (Douglas) of District Heights, MD, Joseph Leroy Lacey (Laura) of Abell, MD and Sandra Lee Massari (John) of Chesapeake Beach, MD; his siblings, Palmer Lacey of Leonardtown, MD, Ruth (Lacey) Norris of Hollywood, MD, Thelma (Lacey) Futra of Pennsicola, FL, Alice (Lacey) Dunbar of Charlottesville, VA, and Francis Lacey of Hollywood, […]
↧
Michael Joseph Young, 55
Michael Joseph Young, 55 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on December 3, 2013 at his residence in Mechanicsville, MD. He was born on August 4, 1958 in Takoma Park, MD to Milton V. Young and Frances W. Young. Michael enjoyed riding Harley Davidson’s with friends and family. He also enjoyed rebuilding motorcycles and listening to records. Michael loved attending family parties and entertaining guests with his keen sense of humor. Michael was employed for several years as a manager with Posner Industries and was recently employed with Atlantic Hardware. Michael was predeceased by his son, Michael J. Young, Jr. Michael is survived by his parents Milt and Fran, Brother Richard W. Young, Sr. and wife Kimberly, nieces Heather Young and Brittany Gray, nephew Richard W. Young Jr., grandchildren, Mia N. Young, Kyle L. Williams, and Chloe E. Williams and Daughter-in-law Amy Williams and husband Darrell Williams. Services: Mechanicsville Moose Lodge Saturday, December 7, 2013 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Memorial Service Arrangements are being handled by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Services are private.
↧
Michelle Ann “Shell” Lee, 52
Michelle Ann “Shell” Lee, 52 of Lusby, MD, formerly of Indian Head, MD passed away on November 27, 2013 at Georgetown University Hospital. She was born on May 26, 1961 in Washington, D.C., to the late Gloria Dohanick and Michael Dohanick. She married Randy E. Lee on April 1, 1991 in the city of Alexandria, VA. Shell graduated from Lackey High School and went on to attend the Washington School of Secretary’s. She was an Administrative Assistant for The Federal Aviation Administration. She will be remembered by her family as the best mom in the world and was the co-founder of R.J.S. Small Engine Repair. Shell is survived by her father Michael Dohanick; husband of 22 years, Randy Lee of Lusby, MD; children, Robert Lee, Jennifer Lee, and Scott Lee all of Lusby, MD; siblings, Kathy Halter of Lusby, MD, and Tina Pickeral of Marbury, MD and a grandchild. She was preceded in death by her mother and a brother, Roy Wedding. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 10 – 11 AM in the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD where a Life Celebration Service will be held at 11AM with Pastor Brian […]
↧
↧
Garland Lee Dillon, 86
Garland Lee Dillon, 86 of Chesapeake Beach passed away December 3, 2013 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He was born March 25, 1927 in Greensboro, NC to Leroy Columbus and Callie Belle (Harris) Dillon. Garland was raised in Lanham, MD and attended public schools. He served in the United States Navy from April 8, 1946 until February 6, 1948, when he was honorably discharged as a Seaman Second Class. He was married to Naomi Dillon and Marjorie Dillon, both of whom preceded him in death. Garland was employed as a train operator with the Metro Transit Authority in Washington, D.C., retiring in the mid 1980’s after forty years of service. In 1999, he moved to Chesapeake Beach with his devoted friend and companion of twenty two years, Shirley M. Anderson. Mr. Dillon has been a resident of Charlotte Hall Veterans home for the past two years. He enjoyed watching westerns and listening to country music. He is survived by his devoted friend and companion, Shirley M. Anderson of Chesapeake Beach, children Michael Lee Dillon and wife Shelia of Lusby, Shirley Jean Dillon of Crofton, Elaine, Stephen, Betty Jean, Leroy, Billy, and Ronnie Dillon, a sister Patricia Prickette of New Smyrna, […]
↧
St. Leonard Elementary Celebrates Great Bus Behavior
St. Leonard Elementary School is serious about good behavior on schools busses—and they celebrate it with a sense of humor. As part of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program, students earn a “bus mile” when they demonstrate good behavior. Each time a bus earns 40 miles (40 positive trips home and back to school), the school celebrates. Each celebration has a theme, and the first celebration of 2013-2014 was: WE’RE HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY ABOUT YOUR GREAT BUS BEHAVIOR. St. Leonard staff members joined in the event with “Duck Dynasty” inspired costumes. Principal Toni Chapman said, “ the staff members at SLES go to great lengths to encourage positive bus behavior! We love to support our drivers in this way.
↧
Boehner Takes On Senate Dems Over Blocked Jobs Bills
In a speech on the House floor today, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) took on Senate Democrats for blocking dozens of jobs bills the House has passed this year as part of Republicans’ Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs: “The American people work hard, and they have a right to expect their elected representatives to do the same. House Republicans are listening. To date, the House has passed nearly 150 bills this Congress that the United States Senate has failed to act on. “Many of them would help our economy and boost job creation. Nearly 150 bills passed by this House yet to be acted on by the Senate. These bills would do things like: Increase the supply of American energy & build the Keystone pipeline; Roll back red tape & unnecessary regulations; Provide more flexibility to working families; Reform & improve job training programs; Protect Americans from cyber attacks; Help schools to recruit & keep the best teachers; Delay the individual mandate, allow the American people to keep the health care plans they like; Or to scrap the health care law that’s wreaking havoc on our economy. “Every single one of these bills has been blocked by Washington Democrats. […]
↧
President Obama to Talk Down His Economy
Remember when the president famously said, “Give it to me,” about the economy back it in 2009? Entering his sixth year in office, there’s no doubt that it’s now President Obama’s economy. What is more interesting is that the president himself appears to believe his stewardship has been a failure. This morning, the president is visiting a poor Washington D.C. neighborhood to talk about the economy – or, as it’s been described, to talk down his economy. According to the White House, the president will discuss “growing income inequality and shrinking economic mobility and how they pose a fundamental threat to the American Dream.” The American Dream is certainly more in doubt than in decades, but after more than five years in office, the president has no one to blame but himself. It should be no surprise why his approach has left more Americans struggling to get ahead. The president’s economic policies promote government reliance rather than economic mobility. Rather than tackling income inequality by lifting people up, he’s been fixated on taxing some down. Just look at a few of his policy choices: Rather than promoting school choice for the neediest children, the president has tried to block it. […]
↧
↧
Youngster Named Capitol Police Officer for Day
The annual lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree is always a special occasion, made all the more special this year because of the participation of Giovanni Gaynor, a first-grader from Colville, WA — the very town where the 88-foot Engelmann spruce was grown. Prior to the lighting ceremony, Giovanni and his parents joined Speaker Boehner in the Capitol for a reception to donate presents to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Giovanni, who pushed the button to light the tree, dreams of becoming a police officer when he grows up. With that in mind, Speaker Boehner and U.S. Capitol Police Chief Kim Dine named the six year old a junior Capitol Police Officer for a day. See more at: http://www.speaker.gov/photo/photos-capitol-christmas-tree-lighting#sthash.rLG112eI.dpuf
↧
North Beach Road Closures
The following roads will be closed on Friday, December 6th from 4:00 to 9:00 pm for the Annual Light Up the Town: • 3rd Street at Chesapeake Avenue • Bay Avenue between 3rd and 5th Streets. The following roads will be closed on Saturday, December 7th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for the Pat Carpenter Holiday Parade, Santa on the Beach and the Holiday Fair on 5th Street: • Bay Avenue, between 1st and 7th Streets • 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Streets at Chesapeake Avenue.
↧
Hospice of St. Mary’s 6th Annual Festival of Trees
Hospice of St. Mary’s is happy to invite you and your family to the 6th Annual Festival of Trees, where creativity meets Christmas! We hope this holiday tradition can be marked on your calendar-guaranteed to be fun for the whole family. Soft music to set the winter scene, Santa for wish list reading, vendors for holiday shopping and festive trees and wreaths available for purchase. WE HAVE MOVED THIS YEAR TO A NEW LOCATION (behind Outback Steak House and airport)!! The Festival of Trees will be held at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road in California. The date is Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 10 am to 5 pm. Santa, children activities and holiday shopping all day! Food for purchase will be available.
↧
Tilghman Island Holiday Celebration
Features Lighting of 42-Ft. Crab Pot Tree Santa’s elves are hard at work on Tilghman Island in Talbot County, Maryland, building a giant Christmas tree made entirely with crab pots. The wiry 42-foot tree will anchor the community’s holiday celebration that is scheduled to take place on December 14. A ubiquitous symbol of the waterman’s life, crab pots are plentiful this time of year with crabbing season at an end and oyster season well under way. “A crab pot is a 2-ft. by 2-ft. wire mesh square with a bait box in the middle and funnels on two sides that sits on the bottom of the Bay,” explains Kelley Cox, executive director of the Phillips Wharf Environmental Center, the organization spearheading the celebration. “Crab pots sit on the bottom of the Bay, waiting for crabs to crawl in and get the bait. That’s one of the ways we catch the crabs here on Tilghman.” The idea of a crab pot tree is not exactly original, but it’s a project that seems well suited for Tilghman Islanders. “We have lots of crab pots not being used in the off season,” Cox says. “We decided to stack them together, hang lights on […]
↧
↧
Brown Bag Briefing “Joint Ventures & Teaming”
TPP and NCMA Chesapeake Bay Chapter announce “Joint Ventures & Teaming” brown bag briefing The Patuxent Partnership and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Chesapeake Bay Chapter are pleased to announce their upcoming brown bag briefing, “Joint Ventures & Teaming” with Mr. John Klein, Associate General Counsel for Procurement Law, U.S. Small Business Administration on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Check-in begins at 12 pm; presentation begins at 12:15 pm. There is no cost to attend. “The NCMA Chesapeake Bay Chapter strives to provide educational events of interest to both government and industry. As budgets shrink, small businesses may want to consider opportunities to form Joint Ventures or Small Business Teaming Arrangements to facilitate competing for larger contracts. Government employees should consider the ability of industry to form these arrangements as part of market research. This is an opportunity to learn from the expert – the SBA’s Associate General Counsel for Procurement Law,” says Emily Harman, President, Chesapeake Bay Chapter, NCMA. As Associate General Counsel for Procurement Law at the U.S. Small Business Administration, Mr. Klein serves as the principal legal advisor to senior Agency officials and […]
↧
Fugitive Friday – Sponsored by Charles County Crime Solvers 12/6/13
Each Friday, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit will highlight one individual who has an open warrant but has been difficult to locate. This week’s fugitive is Kathleen Megan Arnold Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the whereabouts of Kathleen Megan Arnold, 30, of Huntingtown. Arnold currently has two outstanding warrants for failure to appear on drug distribution charges. Arnold is 5’10”, 130lbs., and has blonde hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information about Arnold’s whereabouts is asked not to approach her but rather call the CCSO Warrant Unit at (301) 932-2222. Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to her arrest. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS or Text CHARLES + your tip to CRIMES or visit www.ccso.us to submit a web tip. For additional information about Crime Solvers see www.charlescountycrimesovlers.com.
↧
Maryland State Police Warrant Services and DUI Report for Leonardtown
Warrant Service – On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 12:40 am, Tpr. E. Krenik served a Bench Warrant on Amy Rebecca Dunlap, 46, of Mechanicsville. The warrant was issued by the District Court of St. Mary’s County with an original charge of Forgery- Private Documents on July 17, 2008. Ms. Dunlap was located in Charlotte Hall. She was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was served and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner Warrant Service – On Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 8:20 pm, Senior Tpr. E. Evans served a Bench Warrant on Matthew Collier Clodfelter, 22, of Hughesville. The warrant was issued by the District Court of St. Mary’s County with an original charge of CDS Possession – Marijuana on November 15, 2013. Mr. Clodfelter turned himself in to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack. He was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was served and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. Warrant Service – On Friday, November 22, 2013 at 8:30 pm, TFC R. Jackson served a Bench Warrant on Laurie Elle Snell, 29, of Lexington […]
↧
Flags to Fly at Half Staff for Nelson Mandela
This is to advise you that President Barack Obama has ordered the United States Flag to be flown at half-staff immediately as a mark of respect for the memory of Nelson Mandela, who died yesterday. Therefore, Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the Maryland State Flag to also be flown at half-staff immediately. The United States Flag and the Maryland State Flag are to remain at half-staff until sunset on Monday, December 9, 2013. This action is taken under the Protocol for the United States and Maryland State Flag. Any questions on the above should be directed to the Office of the Secretary of State.
↧
↧
North Beach Tree Lighting Canceled
Due to the weather forecast, there will NOT be a lighting ceremony tonight at 7:00; however, the lights in town will still come on! And don’t forget about the Holiday Extravaganza at Town Hall at 7:30. See you at the beach!
↧
Connections Will Host a Reading of its Fall Publication
CSM’s Connections Hosts Fall Magazine Reading Contributors include students, faculty and community members The College of Southern Maryland’s biannual literary magazine, Connections, will host a reading of its fall publication at 7:30 pm, December 6 at the Center for Business and Industry, Room BI-103, Dr. John M. Sine Conference Room, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The reading will feature original poems, stories and photographs by students, faculty and members of the Southern Maryland community. CSM student contributors include Sherbrooke Lea Carson, Chad Collins, Jordan Kron, Mikaela Pollard, Anna Readon and Annabel Lee Russell. CSM faculty contributors included. Patrick Allen, Judith Allen-Leventhal, Michelle Brosco Chistian, Rachel Heinhorst, Ed Moroney and Paul Toscano. Community contributors for this edition include Allison Burnett, Kelsi Eliane, Ethan Fugate, Michelle Kraft, Tasnim McWilliams, Livia Miranda, William Poe, Joey Poulin, Dee Snyder and Joanne Van Wie. “This is a truly community-based event,” said CSM Professor and Connections Editor Neal Dwyer. “The evening is low-key and relaxed with friends and family of contributors in attendance. CSM’s English Honors Society will provide refreshments and free copies of the magazine will be available.” Connections literary magazine is a regional journal published fall and spring semesters featuring poems, stories, artwork and […]
↧
7th Annual Christmas Market
7th Annual Christmas Market, Saturday, December 14th, from 10 am to 4 pm, at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, on the corner of Routes 2 & 4, in Sunderland. Terrific craftspeople will help with your Christmas shopping. Baked goodies, cocoa & glühwein add to holiday spirit! Rain, snow or shine! No admission fee. Proceeds benefit All Saints Parish & community projects.
↧