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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer After a lengthy investigation St. Marys prosecutors have charged George Raymond Wells, of Huntingtown, operator of the recently shutdown TPR Casino in Charlotte Hall with two counts of running a theft scheme designed to deprive the charity he was ostensibly running the casino for of tens of thousands of dollars. Wells had said he was running the casino for Thoroughbred Placement Resources, Inc., located in Upper Marlboro, in an effort to raise funds to find homes for horses who would otherwise have been slaughtered. But county law officers say that during their investigation, which stretched from June up to Dec. 30, they contacted the proprietors of the charity and were told they had never received any money from the operations of the casino, nor could Wells or his associates produce any documentation that they had provided any benefits to them. According to an official announcement of the indictment by the countys vice/narcotics unit the case has two parts: that employees who worked for Wells in
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with search warrants he also denied any wrongdoing. I have nothing to hide, Wells had said. What happened the other night got blown out of proportion. Were being falsely accused for something that is innocent. He later said that he had given money to volunteers running the casino to compensate them for their own expenses in coming to work there. He said back in October that he had started the charity down at the Brass Rail sports bar in Great Mills in 2012 and even put $71,000 of his own money into the venture but it failed and closed in March of 2013. He reopened the TPR Casino in Charlotte Hall back in June of 2013 to recoup his losses and once that was done, he said, start making money for the charity. He also said during the October in-
terview that since the reopening of the casino the charity had received about $2,500 and that the casino has helped sponsor other charitable causes. Wells had said law officers seized about $20,000 in cash from the casino and $5,000 in cash from his home during the raids more than two months ago. The envelopes had contained money for people who had volunteered at the casino night as dealers, he had said. Law officers stated that in their latest search of the casino, which took place Dec. 30, they seized gaming equipment still at the premises including poker chips depicting the defrauded charitys logo and name. They alleged that at least $66,000 has been stolen from the TPR, Inc. charity. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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ter he was arrested and set free twice in as many days after allegedly assaulting Johnson and others, with A man who has been charged the violence escalating each time, with brutally assaulting his girlfriend police said. and others and while allegedly doThe first assault by Dickens is ing so was shot by a sheriffs deputy alleged to have occurred Oct. 21 but once again faces charges of violating the second and more violent one poDickens a peace order preventing him from lice said occurred the very next day contacting his victim. and resulted in a veteran sheriffs deputy firJohn Otha Dickens, Jr. allegedly contact- ing twice at Dickens and striking him in the ed Tyneesha Erica Johnson from the countys shoulder when he and others responded to the adult detention centers phone 48 times from call. Nov. 9 to Dec. 26 police say in order to sway By Oct. 23 Dickens was back in jail for her recollection of the violence he is alleged allegedly having violated a court order to not to have inflicted on her back in October. approach his victim again; county States AtPolice said the numerous calls were in torney Richard Fritz criticized Dickens secviolation of a final protective order issued by ond release. Because the charges in the seca judge back on Oct. 31 that is valid until Oct. ond incident were so serious he is alleged 30, 2014; it expressly forbids Dickens from to have assaulted Johnson and her 5-year-old contacting the victim either in person or by daughter with a knife he should not have phone, in writing or by any other means. been released on an even lower bond than the Three other people are also mentioned in first incident, Fritz had said. the protective order. Dickens made headlines months ago af- guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The St. Marys County Sheriffs Office Vice/Narcotics Division, with the assistance of the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office Emergency Services Team, K-9 deputies, Support Team deputies and members of the Special Operations Division, conducted several operations related to the Maximum Deployment Operation. A search and seizure warrant was executed on the home of Michael Hawthorne Woodland (Age 69 of Lexington Park) which led to the recovery of numerous Oxycodone pills. Suspect Woodland was arrested and additional charges are pending.
Christopher Wayne Quade Jr. (Age 25 of Clements, Md.) was indicted after passing a false prescription and obtaining Oxycodone. Additional counts included Conspiracy to Distribute and Possession with the Intent to Distribute. Robert Scott Slaughter (Age 42 of Mechanicsville) was charged with Obtaining Oxycodone by Fraud, Altering a Prescription and Possession of Oxycodone.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A 911 call from an as yet unknown suspect telling an emergency dispatcher three bombs were planted at both county court houses and Leonardtown High School Dec. 19 has been released by police in an effort to track them down. Theres going to be three bombs today, the caller says to the dispatcher in the recording. One in the Circuit Courthouse, one at Leonardtown High School and at the District Courthouse. The caller is on the line for only a few seconds, exhibiting a somewhat high-pitched male voice that appears to be trembling slightly, before the line goes dead. After searching all three locations police found no devices and declared the bomb threat a false alarm. Police are asking anyone who recognizes the voice in the call to inform the authorities at 301475-3333 for Crime Solvers or 301-475-4200 ext. 9042 at the sheriffs office for Det. Cpl. Robert Meritt. Information that leads to the conviction of the person responsible for the threat could make a tip ster eligible for a $1,000 reward. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Detectives began an investigation into the use and sale of oxycodone by Suspect Jerry Allen Stone Sr. (Age 44 of Hollywood, Md.) A search warrant was obtained for his residence as well as his person. Suspect Stone was observed in Stone what appeared to be a drug transaction and deputies stopped the vehicle he was traveling in to execute the search warrant on his person. Suspect Stone ingested the oxycodone as officers approached the vehicle. He was taken into custody and charged with Op erating a vehicle with a Revoked License. During the time of the vehicle stop detectives were assisted by the Emergency Services Team in executing the warrant on his home. Oxycodone and related drug paraphernalia were recovered and he was charged accordingly. Also in the vehicle was Kyle Matthew Hudson (Age 22 of Hollywood, Md.) and Jessica Louise Johnson (Age 23 of Hollywood, Md). Both of those suspects were charged with Possession of Cocaine and related paraphernalia.
Deborah Marie Jackson (Age 29 of Lexington Park) was charged with Possession of Heroin and related paraphernalia as a result of q vehicle stop which occurred in Lusby, Maryland and charges filed by the Calvert County Sheriffs Office.
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Catherine Teresa Dean (Age 39 of Hollywood, Md.) was indicted for Ob taining Hydrocodone by Fraud and Possessing Hydrocodone with the Intent to Distribute. This investigation took place over several months and originally Dean came to light after a training seminar that was attended by numerous local dentists. Suspect Dean has been conducting this Doctor Shopping scam since 2008 and obtained the prescriptions from more than 15 separate dentists. Several times she utilized her spouses information to avoid detection. Vice Narcotics detectives would like to thank all of the local dentists for their interest in the prescription medication abuse training and the outstanding partnership that we have.
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The Florida Institute of Technology Patuxent Extended Studies site in Lexington Park, MD, recently introduced the Panther Den, an accelerator program to support Southern Maryland businesses and startup entities. The Panther Den is part of a graduate business management class consisting of a team of professionals with a combined business and management expertise of more than 80 years. The class provides strategic management advice to drive business growth and opportunities in the area. Panther Den services include business value proposition identification; strategic and tactical market re search; revenue stream identification and cost structure analysis; customer segment analysis and relationship management; financial and rate analysis determination; and strategic partnerships. The site will be accepting applications from potential clients in 2014. Applications are available at the Florida Tech Lexington Park office located at 21803 Three Notch Rd., Suite A. Completed applications for the Fall 2014 semester are due by June 30 and client selection will be made in early September. In the meantime, the Spring 2014 semester marketing management class will be conducting a pilot of the process. For more information, email Dr. Bob Schaller, Site Director, at schaller@fit.edu, or call 301-862-1004 or 240-577-1697. To learn about the Florida Tech Patuxent site, visit www.fit.edu/patuxent About Florida Institute of Technology Founded at the dawn of the Space Race in 1958, Florida Tech is the only independent, technological university in the Southeast. The university is ranked in the top 200 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2013-2014, has been named a Barrons Guide Best Buy in College Education, is designated a Tier One Best National University in U.S. News & World Report, is one of just nine schools in Florida lauded by the 2014 Fiske Guide to Colleges and is recognized by Bloomberg Businessweek as the best college for return on investment in Florida. A recent survey by PayScale. com ranks Florida Tech as the top university in Florida for mid-career salary potential. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. Fields of study include science, engineering, aeronautics, business, humanities, mathematics, psychology, communication and education. Additional information is available online at www.fit.edu.
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Once Wendy Lloyd left her sales job, she knew her next job would provide her the flexibility to be with her family and use one of her true passions- helping others. Last October, she started her virtual assistant business. Now, just over three months later, Wendy Lloyd is the owner of Smart Assistant Solutions. In the short time shes been open, shes turned inspiration to success, even hiring more staff to help service the companys dozen or so clients. A virtual assistant provides the same support as an administrative assistant, only remotely. The same quality of service comes at a cheaper cost for business owners without the means to pay Photo courtesy of Smart Assistant Solutions for a regular administra- Wendy Lloyd, owner of Smart Assistant Solutions tive support. With a virtuOur prices are very competitive, al assistant, the business isnt responsible for overtime, paid breaks, Wendy explains. Were working with or even benefits packages; Smart Assistant small businesses and we respect that. Although Smart Assistant SoluSolutions is paid only for time worked. Smart Assistant Solutions offers every- tions primarily services the tri-county thing from data entry, spreadsheet creation area, Wendy says, Were virtual, so with and calendar management to handling of the tools we have, were able to expand social media and screening and answering nationwide. Even though she doesnt rule out evenphone calls. Even with all they offer, Smart Assistant Solutions organization service tual expansion, Wendys heart remains in Southern Maryland. She says she fell in has become an unforeseen success. An entrepreneurs mind moves a mil- love with the beauty of the bay and moved lion miles a minute. They might not have here permanently in 2008. For those who time for organization. Thats where Smart wonder how a virtual assistant business could thrive in a small community, WenAssistant Solutions comes in. dy explains, While we live in Southern Smart Assistant Solutions offers orgaMaryland and not New York City, for exnization services to both small businesses ample, were still surrounded by treasuresand individuals. She says, I love organipeople who help one another. zation. I physically go to office spaces and They say it takes a village and Southinto peoples homes and create systems for ern Maryland is that village, she adds. them. She adds that organization services Staying true to her belief in helping can be very emotional for clients, as theyre others, Wendy says the purpose of her finally able to get order in their lives. business is to allow entrepreneurs to focus Following a consultation, Wendy on what they do best, while Smart Assisschedules a 2-3 days for the organization. tant Solutions provides honest and reliable Organization clients are billed an hourly administrative support. rate, whereas customer service or social media marketing clients pay a flat rate. kaypoiro@countytimes.net
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The Leonardtown Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on January 21, 2014 at 4:05 p.m. in the Town Office, located at 41660 Courthouse Dr., Leonardtown, MD. The purpose of the hearing is to present for public review and comment, Ordinance No. 164 Comprehensive Changes to the Leonardtown Zoning Map. Copies of the proposed changes are available for review at the Town Office. All interested parties are encouraged to attend or to submit written comments by 4:00 p.m. on January 21, 2014 to the Commissioners of Leonardtown, POB 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Special accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities upon request. By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator.
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A group of volunteers, the majority from St Marys county, had the honor and pleasure of serving a traditional meal to the wounded veterans, their families, and the staff at Walter Reed National Medical Center, Bethesda, MD on Thanksgiving Day. Approximately 150 meals were served. Volunteers helping with the cooking, baking, set-up and serving the meal include, from left to right, Holly and Sarah Barnhill, Frank Ogen, Barbie Shields, Senator Roy Dyson, Nancy and Ted Harwood, Marine Sergeant Major John Ploskanka, Pamela Ogen, and Marine Sergeants Landon Crews and Hong Nguyen from the Marine Aviation Detachment, Patuxent River, NAS. (not pictured, Linda Palchinski, who always donates stuffed ham, is thoroughly enjoyed by our guests).
The wounded veterans, their families, the hospital nurses, and doctors were given a home cooked meal, drinks, desserts and a Thanksgiving ambience they would usually receive at home. Local school children wrote Thanksgiving messages to our American heroes and were delivered by the group. This amazing team provides meals several times a year at the hospital, generally on special occasions, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Mothers Day, and 4th of July. The group will also serve a home cooked meal at Walter Reed National Medical Center on Christmas Day. CAPT Ted Harwood (USN-Ret) and Nancy Harwood
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At one time, all four middle schools taught at Margaret Brent Middle School ENTERTAINMENT in 1988, special education children in St. Marys County had a Pod concept. Section: Leonardtown and Margaret Brent Mid- were included in her mainstream, pod dle Schools underwent extensive reno - classroom. If you were a kid who could fovation eliminating pods and adopting self-contained classrooms. Spring Ridge cus, the pods probably didnt effect you Middle will soon have this same closed much, remembers Laughlin. But for classroom model once the renovation is my students with learning disabilities, it was a nightmare. complete in late 2014. The pod classrooms also posed a Anna Laughlin, a 33 year teaching veteran and current EASMC presi- problem for teachers. At times, up to dent, taught Special Education in pod four classes were conducted in the same classrooms at Leonardtown and Mar- room. Dr. Salvatore Raspa, Chairman garet Brent Middle Schools. When she of the Board of Education has over 40 years teaching experience says, When youre dealing with children of different ages, its difficult to keep the noise level down. Soon after pods were introduced, teachers found them more burden than
By Kay Poiro Staff Writer When renovation of Spring Ridge Middle School is complete, it takes with it the last of the unpopular Pod classrooms. Pods, sometimes called open or multifunctional classrooms, were part of an educational movement that gained popularity in the United States in the 1970s. The original idea was to allow teachers flexibility wherein they would serve as facilitators as well as instructors.
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the church cemetery. Pallbearers; Christopher Corpuz, Anthony Girard, Rahul Gupta, Robert Wong, Brian Ballard, and Dornin Wong, Jr. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, P.O. Box 17066 Baltimore, MD 21229-1066 for Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts in the Philippines. Stanley Hewitt, Sr., on Mar. 11, 1957. She graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1957 and had a career and a successful business as a floral designer. She retired in 2004. She enjoyed gardening, canning, and working with flowers. She also enjoyed country music and was often found watching the CMT Network. However, she most enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her sons, John S. Hewitt Jr. (Alice) of Coltons Point, Md., Joseph Freddie Hewitt (Donna) of Compton, Md., Carl Wayne Hewitt (Robin) of Mechanicsville, Md., Keith E. Hewitt, Sr. (Kim) of Avenue, Md., Robert Bob Hewitt (Heather) of Coltons Point, Md.; her brother, J.K. Raley of Hollywood, Md.; her sisters, Juanita Johnson of Hollywood, Md.; and Margaret Currie of Great Mills, Md., and Mary Sis Norris of Hollywood, Md,; 14 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John Stanley Hewitt, Sr.; and her brothers, Louis Raley, Leonard Raley, and Al Raley. Serving as pallbearers will be Eddie Hewitt, Dale Hewitt, Johnny Hewitt, Brandon Hewitt, Tyler Payne and Peyton Hewitt. Honorary pallbearers will be Jonathan Hewitt and Hailey Hewitt. Family received friends for Shirleys Life Celebration on Dec. 29, from 2 to 5 p.m.,at the Brinsfield Funeral Home. A Funeral service was held on Dec. 30, at 10 a.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Seventh District Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609, and the Alzheimers Association of Maryland, 10665 Stanhaven Place, Suite 205D, Whiteplains, MD 20695. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Carolina Carol Manangan Wong Corpuz, 88, of Lexington Park died peacefully Dec. 22, at St. Marys Hospital in Leonardtown, Md., of heart failure with her family by her side. Born Aug, 8, 1925 in Barrio Balaybay, Castillejos, Zambales, Philippines, she was the daughter of Felix Corpuz, Sr. and Isabel (Manangan) Corpuz. At age 18, Carol married Chuk Wong and together they operated the American Restaurant located in Olongapo City for several years. At an early age Carol learned to sew and sewing became a lifelong hobby and pleasure for her. There wasnt anything she couldnt do with a sewing machine or needle and thread. In her earlier years, she worked at the Naval Station Subic Bay Tailor Shop. She continued her hobby of sewing and attended the Lorrraine Vocational School for tailoring became a very accomplished seamstress. Carols hobby of sewing spanned over seven decades. Over the years she also crocheted thousands of baby blankets and rugs, which she donated to others in the area. Carolina also enjoyed gardening in her yard where flowers and vegetables flourished each year. One of her great pleasures was holding family gatherings on birthdays and holidays. She truly enjoyed having all the family together for these events and was delighted to have her great grandchildren with her. She was an ex-
tremely capable woman; operating a restaurant and raising her children concurrently with apparent ease. She was a member of the Admiral Arthur F. Spring Post Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion in Olongapo City. Carol also held several various voluntary positions with the Barangay. As a teenager Carol experienced the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during World War II. Carol moved to San Francisco, Calif., in 1983, Long Island, N.Y. in 1984, and settled permanently in St. Marys County, Md., in 1987. Carol is survived by her sons Dornin Wong (Helen, Christopher Corpuz (Monaliza) and daughters Anna Girard (Alfred), Nenita Hanson (Richard) and Marie-Juen Gupta (Rahul). She is also survived by her grandchildren; Robert Wong, Irene Lawal (Toks), Dornin Wong, Jr., Bernadette Tolentino, Anthony Girard and Marie Girard (Brian); great grandchildren, Julian, Lawrence, Emmanuel, Jasmine, and Isabella. She is also survived by her close confidant, Adelia Ocasio who was like a daughter to her. Carol was preceded in death by her husband Chuk in 1970 and sister; Cerefina, Adelina, and Aurora. In addition, to her mom and dad she was preceded in death by her stepmother Macaria L. Corpuz. She is survived by her brothers Maximo, Artemio, and Felix along with several nephews and nieces in the Philippines and throughout the U.S. The family received friends on Thursday, Dec. 26, from 10 to 11 a.m., in Immaculate Heart of Mary Lexington Park, Md. A Mass of Christian burial followed at 11 a.m., with Father Marco Schad officiating. Interment followed in
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and 1 great great grandchildren. Siblings; Jack Bettis of New Orleans, La., David Burnham of New Haven, Conn., Bernice Heilson of Woodstock, Va., Margie Bettis of Silver Spring, Md., and Allen Bettis of Va. Cora is preceded in death by her siblings; Charlie Bettis of Hagerstown, Md., Bernard Bettis of Appleton, Me., James and Everett Bettis both of Seat Pleasant, Md. Cora moved from Lanham, Md. to St. Marys County in 1978, and was a homemaker. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 from 5 to 8 p.m., in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. with Deacon Bill Nickerson officating. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at 10 a.m., in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to the Optimist Club of Solmons Island P.O. Box 1014 Lusby, MD 20659, and/ or Optimist Club on Hollywood, Md.
Mary Kalmus of Virginia Beach, Va., Anne Hammett of Pearl City, Hawaii, Mark Hammett of Fort. Collins, Colo., 9 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren, and a brother Alfred Orem Hammett. He is preceded in death by his siblings Thomas Franklin Hammitt, Mary Lorena, Daniel Hammett, Ida Josephine, Johnson Jerome Hammett, Teresa Geatrude, Hilda Catherine, John Adell Hammett, Agnes Lucille, Alice Magdeline, and Joseph Richard Hammett. Michael graduated from St. Michaels High School on May 31, 1942 and was a lifelong resident of St. Marys County, Md. Michael served in the United States Army from Mar. 31, 1943 to Jan. 10, 1946, while serving in the Army he earned the American Theater Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Metal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Theater Service Ribbon, WWII Victory ribbon. Michael worked for Patuxent River Naval Air Station as a property disposal officer for 35 years retiring on Mar. 18, 1978. He enjoyed crabbing, playing ball; square dancing, building and fixing cars, boats and houses. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m., in St. Michaels Catholic Church Ridge, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Jan. 3, at 10 a.m., with Father Peter Giovanoni officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Michaels Catholic Church 16567 Point Lookout Road Ridge, Md. 20680.
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see if he could be of some service or help. That was his biggest hobby. He loved making things go faster. Surviving is his wife Gail Louden Hepp, of Lexington Park, Md.; two sons, Marc Hepp, of Alabama, Eric Hepp, of Iowa; granddaughter, Jessica Anderson (Anthony), great-granddaughter, Alora Anderson, all of Leonardtown, Md.; brother, Randy (Mary Lou), of Valley Lee. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews, great-nieces & great-nephews. Roger was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Melba Rogers Hepp. Following Mr. Hepps wishes, his body was donated to medical research. A memorial service celebrating his life was held on December 30, at 11 a.m.,. at Hollywood United Methodist Church, 24422 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636. Interment will be private. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 or National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center Institute of Pathology, Case Western Reserve University, 2085 Adelbert Road, Room 418, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-4907. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Arthur B. Moulton, 93
Arthur B. Moulton, 93, of Scotland, Md., died peacefully Dec. 20, at Chesapeake Shores in Lexington Park, Md. He was born Nov. 29, 1920 in Rochester, N.H. to the late Arthur B. Moulton, Sr. and Ida D. Moulton. Arthur attended McIntosh Business School in Dover, N.H. and graduated from the University of Maine in 1942, with a B.A. in Electrical Engineering and was also a member of the American Institute of Electrical Engineering. Arthur joined the Navy and served in W.W. II as a Radar Engineer. After time in the service, Arthur went to work for Singer Corporation. He purchased his little cottage in Scotland, Md., in the 1960s where he enjoyed his retirement until his passing. He enjoyed photography, chatting on his ham radio, traveling, spending time on Point Lookout State Park, the Chesapeake Bay as well as spending time with friends and family. Arthur is survived by his brother, Roger D. Moulton of Wake Forrest, N.C.; his nieces and nephews, Barbara Kinnear (John) of Mesquite, Nevada, Jim Moulton (Diane) of Asburn, Va., Patty Arrington of Richmond, Va., Beth Havener (Robin) of Currie, N.C., Debbie Harder of Torrance, Calif.; his great nieces and nephews; Michelle Jenkin (Lee) of Crownsville, Md., Sheri Duignan (Bob) of Huntington Beach, Calif., Dawn Arthur (Shane), Al Arrington III (Vickie), Jeff Arrington, Melissa Moulton, and Justin Moulton, two Great-Great Nephews, Garrett Jenkin and Carter Jenkin and preceded in death by his sister Jean Moulton Harder. Family will receive friends for Arthurs Life Celebration on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 and Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The hardest degree was my high school diploma. CSM President Dr. Bradley Gottfried was not a highly motivated high school student. He often cut class, neglected his homework and generally made a nuisance of himself. He could sign his mothers signature better than she could, he said, and to this day hes not sure if he actually earned his high school diploma or if his high school administrators gave it to him just to get him out of the school. Lacking in direction and motivation, but with a command from his mother that he go to college, Gottfried went to Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) in Pennsylvania. Gottfried grew from a wayward youth to a successful adult. Similarly, CSM is in a growth phase, to the extent that a new campus has become a necessity. Gottfried anticipates finalizing plans for a regional location in Hughesville, Md., within the first few weeks of 2014. Currently, CSM students take classes at the campus closest to their home, Gottfried said. By creating a campus that is centrally located and offering programs there that the school cant afford to offer at all three of the current campuses, he anticipates making CSM feel like a truly regional community college for Southern Maryland. In addition to the new campus, new buildings are planned and under construction at the Leonardtown and La Plata campuses and a brand new building was recently opened at the Prince Frederick campus. Gottfried aims to keep CSMs class sizes small. Students learn better when teachers can actually spare attention for them and help find the best ways for them to learn. Its all about student success, he said. Student debt is a huge factor in success. More than half of graduates leaving a four year college are in debt when they graduate, often owing $20,000 or more. Community colleges can be an affordable option for students, Gottfried said. Once a student has their associates degree, they can transfer to a four year college for a bachelors degree or higher. Alternatively, they can begin building a career and pay for their education as they go, steering clear of debt. If there is one legacy I would like to leave, its that no person is denied a college education, Gottfried said. Success requires a committed collaboration between students and teachers, Gottfried said. Nobody can control illness, or if a students family moves away, but when it comes down to academic achievement and the effort put forth, thats on students and teachers. CSM received a Title III grant to focus on student success during the next five years. One of the programs the
school is considering is creating a student one-card system. The cards would serve as on-campus identification and could be scanned to show a students record, including the number of times they have sought tutoring. This could be a useful tool in creating a targeted plan to help a student achieve academic excellence, Gottfried said. Success doesnt only start after a student graduates from high school. Gottfried is collaborating with schools in Calvert, Charles and St. Marys counties to create a middle college. In a middle college, at-risk students are identified and enrolled in classes at CSM, allowing them to finish their high school
diploma while earning college credit in an environment they can thrive in. Gottfried was appointed as CSMs fourth president in July 2006. As of 2013, he has been the president of a community college, first at MCCC then at CSM, four 14 years. He said community colleges have a stigma in the educational community, being seen as lesser institutions that four-year colleges. In a few years, colleges will be running into an issue, Gottfried said teachers will be retiring in ever increasing numbers as the baby boomers age. When he asks deans and presidents at other schools what they plan to do to make up for the outflow of instructors, they often tell
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