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Uas Test Site Gains Focus In Short Term By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The director of the newly established unmanned air system (UAS) test site at St. Mary’s Airport told county elected leaders that the efforts there will focus on “safety and precision agriculture,” at least at the beginning of testing locally. Despite much fanfare in the opening of the site, it may be some time before any test flights can occur. “We will be holding meetings with NAVAIR and local industry researchers as we develop projects for both laboratory and flight test operations,” Matt Scasscero wrote in an Aug. 19 missive to the Board of County Commissioners. “However, UAS flights from [St.] Mary’s airport are not currently planned. Our near-term plan for flight operations is focused on Crisfield airport on the Eastern Shore.” The Eastern Shore venue was a better choice for initial flight operations, Scassero’s letter stated, because of its remote location and lower population that
would allow for more experimentation with developing procedures and safety protocols. The two broad projects to take place here would not require the local airport except as a staging area and preparing for preflight, Scassero said in his letter. Commissioner Todd Morgan said the arrangement, which essentially amounts to a division of labor between the Eastern Shore and St. Mary’s, would still mean technology development here even without high profile UAS test flights. “It’s not going to happen anytime soon,” Morgan said. “But this should still create high paying jobs.” The main issue, he said, was the already heavily used and restricted air space that makes up a great deal of the county due to the U.S. Navy’s presence at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. “We have a complex issue here because of our flight operations,” Morgan said. “We can’t just throw drones up in our restricted air space.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Improvement Coming Slowly To Mill Point Shores By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Back in June, the community of Mill Point Shores in Clements was clamoring for county assistance in dealing with dilapidated and blighted properties and, months later, leaders there say they got it. Barbara Watkins, a homeowner there and member of the Mill Point Shores Improvement Association, said letters sent out to home owners about the county’s relatively new blight ordinance have sparked other owners for blighted properties to begin fixing them or face legal action. “We are getting some positive responses,” Watkins stated in a letter to The County Times. “The repairs on some of the homes are great, but more importantly, families are renovating homes that really didn’t need it. I must say people are taking more and more pride in their homes.” Things in the community came to a head back in the early spring. Once a community meeting was opened to public comment and many began complaining about the state of certain properties. Some were so covered by brushy growth and vines community members did not even know they were there, Watkins said, and one homeowner has even agreed to have a home that was falling apart burned for training purposes by the local fire department. Phil Shire, director of the county’s Department of Land Use and Growth Management, said in the year since the new blight ordinance took affect complaints from all over the county have been pouring in — addresses at Mill Point Shores have figured prominently in some of the lists that get a weekly perusal from planning and county legal staff for action. “A lot of complaints really aren’t blight,” Shire said of reports from around the county. “A lot of it is just unmowed lawns.” But some are obvious, he said, and property owners get a notice to take action on the property in 30 days or face fines or civil court processes. The county is also considering entering into remediation agreements with property owners to ensure that they continue on steady progress with repairs. “This is the first surge,” Shire said of blight complaints. “Once we get underway it’ll probably start to come in at a manageable rate.” Problems often start in communities like Mill Point Shores because property has been in families for sometimes two or even three generations and heirs to the land are unaware of it much less know about its sometimes-deplorable condition. “Some people don’t even know they own the property,” Shire said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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RE-ELECT Joseph V. Stone, Jr.
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On May 17th, 2014 I accepted the nomination to represent St. Mary's County, once again, on the Southern Maryland Electric Board of Directors. I was first elected to the Board in 1996 and received the designation of "Certified Credentialed Cooperative Director" in 1999. During my tenure on the Board, I have served as Chairman of the Board Risk Oversight Committee, Chairman of the Personal and Benefits Committee, and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. I was honored to be elected by my fellow Directors to serve as Chairman of the Board for Southern Maryland Electric from September 2008 to August 2013. On July 16, 2014 SMECO was notified that we had received the JD Power Award for customer satisfaction for the 7th consecutive year. The award recognizes companies that are judged based on "people, presentation, process, product, and price." On July 23, 2014 SMECO received approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission to reduce its residential Standard Offer Service energy charges. SMECO has consistently maintained the highest electric service reliability record in Maryland. I am committed to dedicating my time, expertise and skills to make sure SMECO remains a low cost power provider, while maintaining a tradition of excellent service. Please join us at our annual members meeting held on September 10, 2014 at the Blue Crabs Regency Stadium located at 11765 St Linus Drive, Waldorf, Maryland, 20602. You can register to vote from 4-7:30 p.m. In addition to free ice cream, sodas and live entertainment, fifty $35 electric bill credits and other grand prizes will be given away. They include a used SMECO vehicle and 14 $75 cash prizes. A chance to win these prizes is free to members of the Co-Op. Since 2007, I have had the pleasure of working with another highly competent director, Mr. Douglas Frederick. I respectfully ask the members from Charles, Calvert, Prince George, and St. Mary's County to vote for Douglas and myself. I look forward to seeing you at the "Annual Meeting". If you are unable to attend you can, with your account number, request a mail-in ballot on the SMECO website, then go to "YourCooperative", then "Annual Members Meeting" and select the request for the absentee ballot online option. You can also request a mail-in ballot by sending a request to SMECO P.O. Box 670 Hughesville, Maryland 20637-0670. You must include your account number and service address. You can also request a mail-in ballot by calling SMECO at 1-888-440-3311 ext 4722. Again, you will need your account number, which appears on your bill to obtain a ballot. Thank you for your time and consideration. Regards, Joseph V. Stone, Jr.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer For years, Del. John F. Wood has entertained hundreds of people at his eponymous golf tournament and bull roast at Olde Breton Inn in Breton Bay, and this year was no exception. Tuesday night’s event brought in civic and elected leaders from all over the state, and Wood, who has served in the State House for 28 years, said goodbye to active politics but not from serving the community that made him a leader. Standing next to former Gov. Marvin Mandel, who often makes an appearance at the gathering, Wood said the proceeds from the event and events in the future will go to local charities. “I was brought up to take care of the people and they would take care of you and they did,” Wood said of his gratitude to long time attendees. Wood is widely regarded as the longest serving member of the Maryland legislature with just short of 30 years of service to St. Mary’s County and a portion of Charles County as well. He was often at odds with the state Democratic party due to his conservative roots and could find himself marginalized by his peers, but remained deeply popular at home and was a fierce advocate for Southern Maryland interests. Ernie Bell, former state delegate and a Leonardtown attorney, said the sheer range of political leanings that attended Wood’s event spoke to how much the elder statesman brought people together rather than divided them. “He’s the most non-political politician it’s been my pleasure to know,” Bell said. “For me [the gathering] was a great opportunity to just spend half an hour with Gov. Mandel. “It’s the highlight of the summer.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Dickens Takes Plea to Assault Charges By Guy Leonard Staff Writer John Otha Dickens, Jr., the man who was accused last year of repeatedly assaulting his girlfriend after being let out of jail twice and who was shot by a deputy sheriff in one instance, pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree assault. The plea took place on the second day of his trial after the main witness in the case, the victim, had to be taken out of the Leonardtown courthouse via ambulance in apparent deep distress when she called to take the witness stand. The victim had been described by prosecutors in the case as highly uncooperative and even difficult to contact. “It’s really hard to prosecute a case when the ambulance is coming to take your main witness away,” said State’s Attorney Richard Fritz. “She was a witness who has fought us all the way through the prosecution.” The victim did not appear for Dickens’ trial on time earlier this month and was arrested on a body attachment. The trial was rescheduled. Fritz said the assistant state’s attorney who was handling the case was prepared to go to trial even without the state’s main witness.
Dickens was sentenced to 12 years in state prison but that was reduced to an 18-month local sentence, Fritz said, with 10 years of backup time if he violates the law again. Court papers filed against Dickens for the Oct. 21 incident allege that Dickens returned to the home of his girlfriend after having been released from jail on charges that he had assaulted her just the previous day. When he returned to see her, he tried to persuade her to drop the assault charges against him from the alleged Oct. 20 attack, but soon began making threats, which caused the victim to lock herself and her children in their bedroom, police alleged in charging documents. Dickens then kicked in the door, armed with a knife, and pulled her from the room. During the assault, he cut both the victim’s 5-year-old daughter and friend Shanasha Jordon who tried to stop him, police alleged. While he was assaulting Johnson he threatened to kill her if anyone called for the police, police alleged. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Two Charged In Dameron Burglary
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Local detectives have arrested and charged a pair of defendants with breaking into a St. Jerome’s Neck Road home and stealing thousands of dollars in property. Both Natasha Maureen Kelly and Steve Lovell Thomas face charges of first-degree burglary and theft between $10,000 and $100,000. Police responded to the residence back on June 28 when the homeowner reported that someone had smashed a rear window and gained entry to the house.
The victim told police the culprits had stolen an $8,900 Rolex watch, a loaded .45 caliber handgun valued at $1,800, a rifle sensor valued at the same dollar amount and a laptop computer valued at $1,000. Detectives wrote in charging documents that they identified Kelly and two other suspects as being involved in the crime. Kelly was apparently familiar with the victim and had been inside his home before. When Kelly was arrested in Lexington Park, she admitted to taking part in the burglary and theft of the items, according to charging documents. Thomas was identified as a suspect in the case after
police found droplets of his blood throughout the house; charging documents stated he had apparently cut himself while breaking into the home. The Maryland State Police crime lab identified the blood as belonging to Thomas on Aug. 13, which triggered a search for Thomas. Thomas was found earlier this week, according to police. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Woman Charged In Loveville Tavern Melee By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A woman who allegedly struck two people with her vehicle as she was leaving the scene of a brawl at Loveville Tavern in Loveville, during which shots were fired has been charged with multiple traffic infractions, but police are still looking for the shooter. Tina Marie Perkins faces charges of not only driving while under the influence but leaving the scene of an accident where there was an injury sustained. Det. Sgt. Bill Rosado, of the Maryland State Police assigned to the Leonardtown Barrack, said Perkins is only a suspect in the striking of the two persons at the melee at the bar the early morning of Aug. 23. “As far as I know she’s not linked to the shots being fired,” Rosado said. The causes of the melee were unknown just days after it took place, Rosado said, and state police investigators were still actively looking for the person who fired those shots. The crowd that night had swelled to about 100 people in size with some of them actively engaged in the fighting, Rosado said. No one was struck by the bullets.
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Charging documents filed against Perkins stated that officers responded to the melee where a pedestrian had been struck. The officer who first arrived on scene found two victims, both female, who had been hurt. The first victim was hit by the front right corner of the striking vehicle, Trooper Allison Oyler wrote of the events that day, “with such force that she was trapped under an unrelated truck with her leg entangled in the wheel well.” The first victim had to be taken to a shock trauma center in Prince George’s County via police helicopter, court papers stated. The second victim was struck by the side mirror of the vehicle, charging papers stated, and suffered minor injuries. When police found Perkins, who lives in Waldorf, and her black Land Rover, she exhibited signs of being heavily intoxicated, Oyler wrote in court papers. “I had Ms. Perkins perform standardized field sobriety tests,” the trooper wrote. “Ms. Perkins performed poorly.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Police say that surveillance of a burglary and theft suspect led to the discovery of items he stole from a carpet cleaning service back in March that totaled about $20,000 in losses for the rightful owner. William Chialastri, of North Highland Avenue in Baltimore City, has been charged with breaking into and stealing expensive, heavy equipment from the Charlotte Hall-based Biagi’s Carpet Care Plus. Police say the day of the break-in Chialastri rented a U-Haul truck and used it to cart away the stolen gear; he is alleged to have stolen about 40 pieces of equipment, including fans and carpet grooming equipment, according to charging documents. A tip from an informant regarding the van Chialastri was driving led police to survey his vehicle, police reports stated, and when he went to a relative’s house police detained him to question him about the burglary. They said items that were stolen from the business were in plain view inside the van, according to charging documents, which the victim identified as belonging to him. Police say that Chialastri had a relative who was a former employee at the carpet cleaning service with knowledge of the equipment stored there. Charging documents alleged Chialastri sold the items he stole for cash in a venue outside the county. Investigators said they were still trying to reclaim the victim’s property. The defendant has been charged with one count of second-degree burglary, one count of theft of between $10,000 to under $100,000 and one count of theft of $1,000 to under $10,000. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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CSM, (ISC)²® Initiative Bridges Cybersecurity Workforce Gap Program Brings Education, Certification Offerings to Southern Maryland
To meet the growing need for information security professionals, the College of Southern Maryland has joined an international initiative with (ISC)²® to establish a joint framework for industry-academic cooperation to bridge the workforce gap between the increasing demand for qualified cybersecurity professionals and the amount of skilled professionals entering the industry. Through the college’s membership in the (ISC)² Global Academic Program (GAP), students and professionals within Southern Maryland will have the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills and industry certification they will need to enter the high-demand, high-paying
cybersecurity workforce. “In this increasingly digitally dependent society, it’s imperative that the College of Southern Maryland is able to offer the latest cybersecurity resources and training for our community’s professionals and students who are eager to enhance their knowledge and advance in their careers. We are excited to be able to join forces with (ISC)² to meet this growing demand,” said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried. “Recognized as the global leader in gold standard information security certification and education, (ISC)² has developed and continually refined the (ISC)2 common body of knowledge (CBK) over
Looking at the Numbers: Census Data Workshop, Sept. 25 CSM Hosts Census Bureau Specialist for Hands-on Training The College of Southern Maryland’s Planning, Institutional Effectiveness and Research Department (PIR) will host Nesreen Khashan, data dissemination specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau, from 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 25, for a hands-on workshop. The workshop will be held at the La Plata Campus, Francis P. Chiaramonte, MD Center for Science and Technology, ST Building, Room ST-129, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Khashan will provide training to some of the data-access tools available on the Census Bureau’s website, including a web application that allows users to track migration flows to and from their county. This application provides annual estimates on various community indicators, including race and ethnicity compositions, median income, educational attainment and average home ownership. “These are powerful tools used in planning for and adjusting to the needs of students and community members in an increasingly globalized world,” said PIR Associate Vice President Kelly McMurray. A limited number of spaces are available for the workshop. To register, contact McMurray at kmcmurray@csmd.edu or 301-934-7624.
the last 25 years to reflect the evolving threat landscape and accepted standards of practice for this burgeoning industry,” said Jo Portillo, manager, Global Academic Program, (ISC)². “This agreement with the College of Southern Maryland will allow us to advance our vision to inspire a safe and secure cyber world by incorporating our CBK directly into the global academic community.” As a member of the Global Academic Program, the College of Southern Maryland will incorporate (ISC)² training material into course curricula, while utilizing (ISC)2-authorized instructors to teach courses. In addition, up to five new cybersecurity industry certifications will be offered in the next few years in an instructor-led format and, in some cases, also via online, according to Susan Ross, executive director of the college’s workforce development programs. CSM is currently working with its Cybersecurity Advisory Group to select the key certifications to be offered. "With (ISC)² now requiring their certification holders to earn more and more Group A Continuing Professional Education (CPE) units to maintain their professional certification, starting this fall, CSM intends to develop and offer 40 affordable and convenient two-hour online training courses in trendy industry areas of need over the next two years. This means information assurance professionals will now have easy access to earn Group A (ISC)² CPEs globally," Ross said. “In the world that we're in—information assurance and information security—the external threat is evolving rapidly. It evolves every time you add new systems into the world. It evolves every time somebody learns a new trick because the ability for bad actors to transmit that information has exponentially increased,” said CSM Instructor John Warsinske, who teaches information assurance and information security courses. “When I started college, there was a notion that you would go to school and you would find a job and you would do that job until you got a gold watch. The reality of business today is that many of the jobs that people do didn't exist 10 years ago. If you do not retain that intellectual agility, that ability to go back out and learn something new, then you run the risk in any profession of becoming stagnant,” said Warsinske. A military veteran, Warsinske graduated with a master’s degree in history
in 1988, before the growth of personal computers and the World Wide Web. Warsinske’s career in information technology grew with the rise of personal computers and computer networking. He worked within organizations and progressed to setting up wide-area networks and infrastructures. With each new career challenge Warsinske sought the training and certifications he needed through continuing education courses. Now, Warsinske, who holds professional certifications in information security (CISSP®), project management (PMP) and information technology service management (ITILv3), is sharing what he’s learned with Southern Maryland IT professionals. “CSM relies very heavily on the local community to provide instructors— adjunct professors or certification trainers—who are professionally current in their various disciplines, whether that's information security or any of the fields that provide certification as well as regular curriculum instruction,” he said. For information about CSM’s current offerings or to register, visit http:// csmd.edu/WorkforceDevelopment/InformationTechnology.html. Formed in 1989 and celebrating its 25th anniversary, (ISC)² is the largest not-for-profit membership body of certified information and software security professionals worldwide, with nearly 100,000 members in more than 135 countries. Globally recognized as the Gold Standard, (ISC)² issues the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and related concentrations, as well as the Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), the Certified Cyber Forensics Professional (CCFPSM), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPPSM), and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) credentials to qualifying candidates. (ISC)²’s certifications are among the first information technology credentials to meet the stringent requirements of ISO/IEC Standard 17024, a global benchmark for assessing and certifying personnel. (ISC)² also offers education programs and services based on its CBK®, a compendium of information and software security topics. More information is available at www. isc2.org.
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SMECO Board Election On Sept. 10, we come to you, once again, to ask that you, SMECO owner members, support us in our bid for re-election to the board of the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative. We are deeply disappointed that a recent letter to the editor printed in this newspaper and written by a perennial candidate for our board, Michael Thompson, stated that “inbreeding can make the board weak, resulting in limited overall experience.” Our success and commitment to you, our members and the Southern Maryland community has clearly proven otherwise. We feel these divisive comments are hurtful to our board, our employees, our company and finally to you, the member owners, who vote in an open election process every year at our annual meeting or by mailin ballot. Our board is a diverse
board, comprised of individuals from different locations where we live, gender, educational background and race. Members of our board are required to attend educational classes offered by the National Rural Electric Association. This requirement ensures that we better understand our roles as directors in an electric cooperative and keeps us abreast of the new technologies and trends in this very dynamic world of power management. We are extremely proud of SMECO’s accomplishments and our record of providing world-class service to Southern Maryland: • This year SMECO received the JD Power Award for customer satisfaction for the seventh consecutive year. This award recognizes companies based on “people, presentation, process, product and price.”
• On July 23, SMECO received approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission to reduce its residential Standard Offer Service energy charges. • In a time when other utilities have struggled to keep the lights on, SMECO has consistently maintained the highest electric service reliability record in Maryland. We remain committed to dedicating our time, expertise and skills to make sure SMECO upholds its mission to provide safe, reliable power at the lowest possible price. Please come to SMECO’s annual meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Regency Furniture Stadium, located at 11765 St. Linus Drive in Waldorf. You can register to vote from 4 to 7:30 p.m. In addition to free ice cream, sodas and live entertainment, we will give away a used
A Wise Choice There is something about a “Can Do” man that you just have to admire because a person with that attitude embodies the true American spirit. American spirit built this country and made it the land of the free with a lot of help from our forefathers. We enjoy freedoms that only exist in one place in the world and those freedoms are guaranteed by a constitution. “Can Do” spirit made it all possible and that is what our country sorely needs today more than anything. The coming election in November is our opportunity to use our constitutional right to elect representatives to local and state government that will shape our future. Once again it is imperative that we “choose wisely”. I typically do not endorse a specific candidate, but I feel compelled to do so because of my strong belief in a man who has “Can Do” spirit. You all know him as Bob Schaller and many of you have known him from childhood. His credentials to be considered as a “wise choice” for county government are exceptional and his love for St. Mary’s County is unmatched. I have known him as Bobby Schaller since he was a teenager and I have watched him grow into Bob, a “man for all seasons”. This infers that he has touched the lives of many people and always in a positive way. He was raised in an environment of strong family values where he was taught to have integrity and also to have
confidence in his abilities. These are attributes that are evident in his character and he demonstrates them in his everyday life. In addition to his strong moral character, he exhibits other qualities like honesty and humility, and compassion for others. Bob has a healthy respect for the lives and values of other people and demonstrates it with his willingness to help others in their hour of need. He is a leader, an educator, a businessman, a husband and father, and above all; a man of the people. He has proven himself to be a fiscal conservative during his “tour of duty” as Director of the County’s Department of Economic and Community Development and I would expect him to perform likewise as a County Commissioner. I have the greatest confidence that he will be a credit to any organization that he is a part of and they will be proud to have him as a devoted member. I could say many things about Bob that might convince you to make him your choice for County Commissioner. However, his record stands for itself, his accomplishments in life are a testimonial to his belief in the common good. I hereby give my heartfelt endorsement to a fine young man, Dr. Bob Schaller. So get out and vote, and “choose wisely”.
SMECO vehicle; 14 $75 cash prizes and 50 $35 electric bill credits. A chance to win these prizes is free to members of the co-op. If you are unable to attend you can, with your account number, request a mail-in ballot. On the SMECO website go to “Your Cooperative,” then “Annual Members Meeting” and select the request for the absentee ballot online. You can also request a mail-in ballot by sending a request to SMECO, P.O. Box 670, Hughesville, MD
20637. You must include your account number and service address. To receive a mail-in ballot by phone, call 1-888-4403311, ext. 4722. Requests for mail-in ballots must be received by SMECO by 4 p.m. today, Friday, Aug. 29. We respectfully ask for your continued support through your vote. Joseph Stone, California, Md.
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The Leonardtown Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Office, 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD for a DENSITY BONUS REQUEST for the HAMPTONS AT LEONARDTOWN PROJECT – this request is to increase the density of the project from 10 units an acre to 12 units an acre and to increase the buildings from 3 stories to 4 stories in height. The project is located between Fenwick Street and Route 5, east of the St. Aloysius Cemetery - Tax Map 0040, Parcel 0254, and containing 12.54 acres. The purpose of the hearing will be to present the project for public review and comment. Copies of the concept plan are available for review at the Leonardtown Town Office. The public is invited to attend and/or send written comments to be received by Sept. 23, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to the Commissioners of Leonardtown, POB 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Special accommodations will be made for persons withtodisabilities upon request. To Submit a Letter to the Editor, Email your letter news@countytimes.net or mail to
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By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer The Arts Council in St. Mary’s County is a non-profit organization established to re-grant funds to local art events, schools and to art projects; the Arts Council receives a block grant from the State of Maryland in order to fund the organizations in the county. The Arts Council provides sub-grant funds to many organizations in the community, such as the River Concert Series at St. Mary’s College, the Sotterley Foundation and the Sanford Concert Series. Erin Shoemaker is the Operations Director for the Arts Council and has been with the Arts Council for over fifteen years, “when I first came to the arts council, we didn’t even have office space, it was very small, low key, we were just giving the grants to the organizations in St. Mary’s County.” Mike Brown, president of the Arts Council for the past two years, has bigger goals in mind that go beyond re-granting. “I want this to be a beacon of the state. Even though we are small, we have some of the best opportunities for art and entertainment. I want us to be known,” said Brown.
Shining a Spotlight on the Arts Photos by Frank Marquart Michael Brown, left, Arts Council in St. Mary’s President; Nell Elder, Director of Outreach; Barbara Bershon, Board Member; Laschelle McKay, Board Member (Also Director of Arts and Entertainment District and Leonardtown Town Administrator); Carrie Patterson, Vice President; Erin Shoemaker, Director of Operations.
Since Brown became president of the Arts Council, he hired Outreach Director, Nell Elder. “I wanted to get involved in the arts down here, I did a lot of volunteer work and I really wanted to see the Arts Council grow because all we were doing was re-granting,” said Elder. Since joining the Arts Council last year, Elder has started the newsletter, Facebook page, updated the council’s website and has organized two fund-
raisers: the ChaCha Ching and the Paint Your ART Out Nights. She has also created an artists registry, which allows artists to display their work on the website for the public to see. The council, along with the Leonardtown Business Association, is sponsoring the Art Walk, which began last year, celebrating the Arts and Entertainment designation in Leonardtown. This year’s Art Walk will take place Friday, Sept. 5. Next month, the council will spon-
sor Uplifting Designs Bra Art for the second year in a row. This event is for Breast Cancer Awareness month and the artists will design and create bras in order to raise money for cancer programs at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. According to Brown, St. Mary’s is the only county in Southern Maryland that does not receive funds from the local government for the arts. “They don’t get it…it’s kind of sad and we’re trying to convince the new
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commissioners that it’s important to support the arts,” he said. Brown continued to say how the arts would boost the economy and have a positive influence on children. “Kids would definitely do better, if they are involved in the arts, they normally do better in school. It’s sad that so many communities want to cut out the arts,” he said. “We’re trying to tell the Board of Education, the commissioners, everybody, that art is important,” said Brown. Another goal for Brown and the Arts Council is to make the council more diverse and to bring the arts to the minority community. Brown is on the board of the Afro-American Contributions and he has been active in organizing the Juneteeth African American Heritage celebration in Lexington Park. Another goal of Brown’s is to expand the arts to more areas of St. Mary’s. “I would love to have an Arts and Entertainment district in Lexington Park,” he said. Council members Shoemaker and Elder have echoed similar thoughts of Brown and his vision to expand and grow the arts presence in the community. “Mike is very hands-on, he’s a real go-getter, he wants this arts council to
be the best in the state of Maryland or the best in the nation,” said Shoemaker. “He’s been fantastic…he’s really brought it to a whole new level,” added Elder. The Arts Council is located in the Yellow Door Art Gallery and can be reached at 301-475-6868 or by email at SMCART@verizon.net. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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(LOCATED UPTOWN) LOLA BELLE CO 26288 Route 5, North An Artwalk Location The Lola Gals celebrate the brand new expansion of this home furnishings and unique accessories and gifts boutique! Visit their table during FF, just in front of the Leonardtown Art Center, to view some of their artisan pieces and accents and to learn about their creative interior design services. TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 25470 Point Lookout Road, McKay’s Shopping Center on Rt 5 An ArtWalk Location Special end of the season sales and items you can stock up on to get your home and gardens fall and winter ready.
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(LOCATED UPTOWN) PORT OF LEONARDTOWN WINERY off Route 5 at 23190 Newtowne Neck Road An ArtWalk Location Live music on the Patio with Folk Salad Trio, 5:30PM to 8PM. Artist, Austin Reynaud on site displaying in the tasting room -art available for purchase. The Winery is open from Noon to 9PM on First Fridays for wine tastings of award winning wines. $5 tasting fee includes up to 6 wines and souvenir glass.
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Business Profile A Fun, Creative Jewelry Option
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
Wanda Anderson had a problem. Her love for riding Harleys was not compatible with her liking for unique earrings. She, and several of her friends, constantly lost earrings while riding. So, Wanda went looking for a creative solution to the problem. Wanda had been making jewelry for years, starting with beaded eyeglass holders. When she turned to the earring conundrum, she looked at ear feathers from the 1920s and Egyptian fashion to make something that was useable with pierced and non-pierced ears and would hug the ear. She made the first pair in orange and black, the official Harley Davidson colors, and didn’t tell any of her friends when she wore them on an outing. When they stopped for lunch, everyone started checking to see if their earrings were missing and noticed that Anderson wasn’t worried. When they saw what she had made, all of them wanted a pair. Then their friends wanted sets. Wanda’s husband, Alan Anderson, said they couldn’t keep giving away earrings, so they made a deal with their local Harley Davidson dealer to sell their earrings there.
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That was 10 years ago. Shortly after beginning to sell their earrings, people started asking for them in different colors and styles. Locally, Kathy’s Bella Scarpa in Lusby sells a selection of Ear ClimberZ and assorted jewelry. Wanda and Alan will be at Annmarie Garden’s 2014 Artsfest on Sept. 20 and 21. While there, they will be selling jewelry and demonstrating wirework. They can make custom earrings in between 5 and 15 minutes, meaning they can make a custom pair on site while their customer browses. “It gets us in a lot of shows we wouldn’t otherwise be in,” Alan said. The jewelry is nickel free and made with Swarovski crystals and natural stones. Wanda gives pink earrings to cancer survivors, and has created custom earrings for individuals with severe ear damage, including a woman who lost a large amount of her
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cartilage to cancer and a woman who had been in a fire. “It’s just something to do to give back,” Wanda said. Wanda and Alan started their business in Florida and, after selling their home, began traveling up to Southern Maryland every year during the summer. Both were born in the area, and have family locally. They migrate between Maryland and Florida. Wanda said they enjoy traveling because it gives them a chance to meet a wide variety of people, visit several crafting events and even minister to people. Their faith in God is a cornerstone of their lives, Wanda said. Following the Artsfest, they will be heading back to Florida for the winter. For more information, or to purchase your own set of Ear ClimberZ, visit www.earvinery.com/Ear-ClimberZ/. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Grudge Racing at MIR This Friday night, Aug. 29, Maryland International Raceway (MIR) will host the Speed Unlimited Midnight Madness series. The Midnight Madness series is a great place to check out street legal drag racing, hang out with your friends, enjoy great food, meet new people, and cruise the pits. You can even enter your own streetcar or street bike into the event for time runs, grudge runs, or trophy racing. The event will feature Pro Street, Super Street, Hollyrock Customs Diesel Shootout and Motorcycle. It’s safe, fun, affordable, and legal. Gates will open at 6:30pm and first round eliminations will start at 10 p.m. for all classes. General Admission for adults is $10, and kids 11 & under are free. Race Entry Fee is only $20. On Saturday, Aug. 30 MIR will host the Speed Unlimited ET series featuring
the Southern Outlaw Top Sportsman circuit, Top ET, Mod ET, Motorcycle ET, Junior Dragster, and Test & Tune. Come and check out the action with your family this Saturday and see a competitive sport with the whole family involved. Gates will open at 1pm, racing starts at 2 p.m., and admission is just $15. On Sunday, Aug. 31, MIR will host the Custom T’s DC East Coast Grudge Nationals! The event will feature Quarter Mile Brother Top Sportsman, Grudge Racing and a Test & Tune. Gates will open at 9 a.m., racing starts at 10am, and admission is just $20. For more info on this event visit www.customtsracing.com For more detailed information on these events call the 24-Hour Dragline Hotline at 301-884-RACE or visit us at www.mirdrag. com
From my Backyard to our Bay A St. Mary’s County Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water
From My Backyard to Our Bay was first developed by the Baltimore County Soil Conservation District. From there, the booklet was given to each of the Soil Conservation Districts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area for customization. If the 17.5 million residents who live in the watershed area of the Chesapeake Bay read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health. Obtain a FREE copy of the booklet by going to the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, smrwa.org and downloading it. The booklet is available at Wentworth Nursery in Charlotte Hall; Chicken Scratch in Park Hall; The Greenery in Hollywood; Good Earth Natural Food; and the St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District in Leonardtown. Join your local watershed association and make a difference for Our Bay!
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are you Country Living: Sights, Sounds, and Smells of Farming Bay-Wise? Agriculture is encouraged in St. Mary’s County, and the County has a Right-to-Farm Ordinance.
As a resident of a largely rural county, you may see, hear, and smell things that are quite different from an urban or suburban area. Many residences have been built in sight of, and perhaps downwind of, farmers’ fields. Farmers sometimes receive complaints from their new neighbors about routine agricultural operations, dust, noise, and smells. Farming is an occupation and a tradition that is often handed down from one generation to the next. Agriculture is the foundation of rural communities, and farmers expect and hope to live peace-
fully with their neighbors. Although in some cases farmers may be able to accommodate requests to modify their operations, the interface between agricultural and residential neighbors requires some cooperation and understanding on both sides to keep peace in the community. Most farming operations use herbicides and pesticides to control weeds and insects. The Maryland Department of Agriculture requires a Pesticide Applicator’s License to perform this work. Training and passing an exam are required before a license is issued. Modern pesticides are approved for use by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after years of testing. Newer generation pesticides are used in very small quantities and are more environmentally friendly. A big part of farming involves working with conditions that people can’t control, especially the weather. As soon as the soil warms up and dries out enough to plant, farmers must get their crops in the ground to take advantage of the
maximum number of days in the growing season. Harvesting is a particularly critical time, and farmers work every available hour until the crops are harvested from the fields and processed. Part of the urgency is that crops can be seriously devalued or completely ruined if they get wet during harvest time. While harvesting, farmers may work from dawn to dusk to get their crops in. More on farming next week…
This is the twenty-sixth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (scottmaryann9@gmail.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next week’s County Times!
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Family Returns from Year on the Water
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Sunny skies, clear water, dolphins and friendly people – what’s there not to like about spending a year on a boat? The Bhati family spent nine months aboard, sailing their catamaran, the SV Agave, from Vera’s White Sands Beach Club in Lusby down to the Caribbean and back. The family consists of Avinash, his wife Alexandra and their sons Sayan and Kehan. The family bought the boat in 2012. They hired a captain to sail it to Lusby from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Once the catamaran was docked at Vera’s While Sands Beach Club, the fmily began learning how to care for and fix their boat. “Everything we did helped us get to know the boat,” Avinash said. The trip was a plan years in the making. Avinash and Alexandra began taking sailing lessons from Andy Batchelor and Lisa Batchelor Frailey, owners of Sail Solomons, in 2008. “They gave us the confidence to go about out dream,” Alexandra said. In addition to taking lessons and sailing in the area, the family went on vacations down to Florida and the Caribbean to charter boats and practice sailing out there. They set sail in September 2013. The school the boys go to, a Montessori school in Montgomery County, gave Alexandra some pointers and advice on educating the boys while out to sea. Just being on the water itself was a learning experience, Alexandra said. Sayan remembers fondly getting to swim with a baby dolphin and its mother that came up to the boat. One unexpected lesson for the whole family was a newfound awareness of water usage, Alexandra said. Because the catamaran could only store a limited amount of fresh water, the family fond biodegradable soaps and shampoos to they could bathe in the ocean and rinsed off with fresh water. They washed dishes the same way, in salt water with a quick fresh water rinse. They also became aware of their electricity usage in the same way, making sure that the batteries onboard were never completely drained. While on the water, safety is the top priority. Alexandra and Avinash had to file plans daily. They often found “boat buddies” that they could raft up with, including one family that they spent a month with and became very close to. They’re still in contact with their bating friends, and plan to visit the family soon. Cabin fever can be a problem in smaller boats, but because the catamaran is so large it didn’t pose much of a problem. Avinash and Alexandra own a business doing bookkeeping for various non-
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profit organizations. This made it easier to go on the trip, Avinash said. They told their clients what the plan was, and worked out how to do it from abroad. Avinash returned to Maryland three times to attend meetings. The Agave is looking for a new family, Avinash said. While they would like to do another outing at some point, they do not plan to do so immediately and are selling the catamaran. The family detailed their experience online. Visit www.svagave.blogspot.com to read more about their adventures. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
LIBRARY ITEMS New Saturday Story Time Offered Fall story times will begin next week at the three branches. Starting Sept. 6 Charlotte Hall branch will be offering a new story time for all ages on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The fall story time schedule as well as the fall hildren’s and teen’s programs are posted on the library’s website or can be picked up at the branches. Mobile Career Center Visits Libraries Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center will be at the Charlotte Hall branch on Sept. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at Leonardtown branch on Sept. 9 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Job seekers can stop by and get help with their resumes and job searches as well as get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
Workshop Scheduled for Homeschooled Families Students who are homeschooled and their families can attend an informative workshop to find out about the library’s resources and services and how to get the most from the resources at the Homeschoolers’ Workshop at Leonardtown branch on Sept. 16 at 2 p.m.
Basic Computer Classes Scheduled for Adults Lexington Park branch will be offering the four basic computer classes on Thursdays at 2 p.m. starting on Teen Writing Contest Winners Sept. 4. The free classes include inAnnounced troduction to computers, Windows, Thirty entries of stories and poems Internet and email. Registration is rewritten by teens were received in this quired. Charlotte Hall branch will ofsummer’s teen writing contest. Han- fer the same classes in October. Charnah Sien won the contest with her lotte Hall will also be offering Intropoem, “Little Spark” and will receive duction to Word 2010 on Sept. 17 at 2 the Kindle. Runner-up was Constance p.m. Registration is required for this Tazem with her poem, “Voiceless.” class.
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Commissioners Celebrate Women’s Equality Day
Members of the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women (front) are pictured with commissioners following Women’s Equality Day proclamation ceremony
In honor of the 94th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the Commissioners for St. Mary’s County held a ceremony celebrating Women’s Equality Day. Members of the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women were on hand to receive the proclamation. On Aug. 26, 1920 the Woman Suffrage Amendment was ratified, securing full voting rights for women in the United States. Women’s Equality Day was first celebrated in 1971 after New York Congresswoman Bella Abzug got a Congressional Resolution passed designating Aug. 26 as the day to recognize the passage of the Constitutional Amendment. In the proclamation commissioners urged all St. Mary’s County citizens to “observe this day through appropriate ceremonies and activities to commemorate that day in 1920 in which women of America were first given the right to vote.” St. Mary’s County Government Press Release
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Mystery Ring Unearthed by St. Mary’s College Faculty, Students Believed to Belong to Charles Calvert St. Mary’s College of Mary“The one [person] that fits the context of the discovery best land anthropology professor Julia is Charles Calvert,” said King King and her student crew memabout the mystery “CC”-enbers discovered a 17th-century graved ring. “This alone doesn’t signet ring with the initials “CC,” mean it is him, but if it’s not him, believed to be that of Charles we have no other viable candidate Calvert, third Lord Baltimore. despite weeks of searching the reKing and her students found the cords. It’s a mystery that we are artifact during a six-week excatrying to solve.” vation this summer at the Zekiah Funded by a $125,000 grant Fort, located in Waldorf, Md. from the Maryland Historical “If this is indeed his ring, Trust and a $25,000 grant from it will be one of the few artiSt. Mary’s College anthologist, the Charles County Board of facts personalized to the Calvert students unearth 17th-century Commissioners, the Zekiah Fort signet ring with the initials “CC,” family found in Maryland,” said believed to be that of Charles Calvert, excavation was part of a multiKing. stop survey at Indian settlement third Lord Baltimore. Charles Calvert lived at sites in St. Mary’s, Charles and Mattapany, where the Patuxent Prince George’s counties. River Naval Air Station is currently located, and The excavations of the site have also yielded was the only Lord Baltimore to live in Maryland. Calvert created the Zekiah Fort in 1680 as refuge the discovery of glass trade beads, Indian and Eufor an estimated 320 Piscataway Indians, a pow- ropean tobacco pipes, gunflints, lead shot and Inerful Indian nation in Maryland, after raids from dian ceramics. Findings will be given to the state Northern Maryland groups as well as encroaching of Maryland for preservation strategies. English forced them from their ancestral lands. SMCM Press Release
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Richard Wayne Paul, 33, of Mechanicsville passed away Aug. 16, at his residence. Born July 6, 1981 in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of William Edward and Shirley Paul. Richard attended Westminster High School in Westminster, Md. He worked as a painter and flooring installer. He enjoyed motor cross, four wheel racing and was an avid Ravens fan. In addition to his parents, Richard is survived by his brother Thomas Harold Paul. He is preceded in death by his grandparents. Family received friends on Friday, Aug. 22, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 16566 Three Notch Road, Ridge, Md. 20680. A funeral service followed with the Reverend Peter Giovanoni officiating. Interment was held at the church cemetery. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
John Frederick “Tex” Turner, 68, of Lexington Park, Md., formerly of San Antonio, Texas, passed away at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital on Aug. 14. Born Nov. 20, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas, he was the son of the late John D. and Dorothy Rawlins Turner. Tex served a tour in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was the owner and operator of Tex Air, air conditioning and refrigeration company. He enjoyed fishing, bird watching, wood working and spending time with his pets. Tex is survived by his two sisters, Linda Adams and Donna Knight and their children; his companion, Kelli Cassidy and her family; his step children, Eddie Hefner, Linda Sue Hefner, Nancy Ann Balta and Bobbi Jo MaGee and their families. In addition to his parents, Tex was preceded in death by his beloved Uncle Fredreck and Aunt Beth Turner, twin brother Edward Franklin “Franky” Turner and wife Mary Rose Turner, whom he married on Oct. 24, 1969. Family received friends Friday,
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Mary Agnes “Aggs” Plunkett, 72 Mary Agnes “Aggs” Plunkett, 72, of Avenue, Md. passed away on Aug. 16 in Washington, D.C. Born on May 29, 1942 in Leonardtown, she was the loving daughter of the late Mary Agnes Guy Hammett and Howard Vincent Hammett. Mary Agnes is survived by her loving husband Russell Clayton Plunkett, children; Greg Plunkett (Erika) of New Kensington, Pa., Sharyn Hutson (Mike) of Avenue, Md., 2 grandchildren; Jennah Hutson and Jared Hutson. Siblings; Barbara Ann Gardner of California, Md., Sarah Jean Pingleton of Clements, Md., Butch Hammett of Amherst, Va., Nancy Norris of Mount Juliet, Tenn. and Rita Farr of Leonardtown, Md. Mary Agnes graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1960 and worked as a Branch Manager in the Breton Office of 1st National Bank of St. Mary’s (PNC), retiring in 1997 after 37 years. She was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Md. Mary Agnes loved the Redskins, Jeff Gordon (NASCAR), volunteering at Mother Catherine Spalding School, and spending time with her family. The family received friends on Friday, Aug. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, Md. with Father Charles Cortinovis officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens
Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers were; Mike Hutson, Jay Farr, Joe Pingleton, Vince Hammett, Gary Hammett and Nick Nickerson. Contributions may be made to Mother Catherine Spalding School, 38833 Chaptico Road Helen, Md. 20635.
Joseph Kelsey Holton, 75 Joseph Kelsey Holton, 75, of Loveville passed away on Aug. 16. Kelsey is survived by his wife, Mary Martina Holton; six children, Wanda Ashton, Kevin Miles, Tyrone Holton, Renee Holton, Crystal Holton and Tony Holton. Family united with friends on Friday, Aug. 22 for visitation at 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Gospel Tabernacle of Prayer Church, 24516 Budds Creek Road, Clements, Md. Interment immediately followed at Ebenezer Methodist Church Cemetery, Charlotte Hall, Md. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, Md.
Louis Herbert Meisel, 79 Louis Herbert Meisel, 79, of California, previously residing in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. and Mt. Clemens, Mich., passed away Aug. 4, surrounded by his loving family. Born Sept. 18, 1934 in Chicago, Ill., he was the son of the late William Meisel and Dorothy Newman Meisel. Lou moved from Chicago, Ill. to Detroit, Mich. at a young age. He graduated from Central High School in 1951. In his youth he enjoyed playing the drums and played in a band throughout high school and afterward. He was also an avid bowler as a young adult. He attended college at Wayne State University and later at Embry Riddle Aero-
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Obituaries nautical University. On Nov. 5, 1955, he married his beloved wife, Mary Ann Black in Dearborn, Mich. Together they celebrated 58 wonderful years together. He was an accomplished photographer having worked at the Detroit Free Press and later in public relations for Michigan Bell Telephone Company. After 30 years of dedicated service at the phone company and moving up through different departments, he retired in 1988 as a staff supervisor. In his post retirement years, he continued his love of aviation working for Chrysler Pentastar. Lou honorably served in the Naval Air Reserve in Grosse Ile, Mich. from 1953 to 1960. Lou was a lifetime member of the Masons having joined the Mt. Clemens Lodge No. 6 F&AM on Nov. 11, 1959. He was coroneted a 33 degree Mason, Sovereign Grand Inspector General and Honorary Member of Supreme Council, NMJ on Sept. 28, 1983. He served as both a Thrice Potent Master in the Detroit Lodge of Perfection in 1980 and Commander-in-Chief for the Detroit Consistory in 1986. He was also a member of the Detroit Court #28 Royal Order of Jesters, joining in 1985. He was active with the Detroit Moslem Shriners doing Public Relations for many years supporting the Shrine Circus in Detroit. In addition to his beloved wife Mary Ann, Lou is survived by his children, Lori Meisel Paolino of Colleyville, Texas, Donna Dorton of California, Md.,
Dr. Ron Meisel of Utica, Mich. and Janice Pruett (Art) of Leonardtown, Md.; his sister, Sandra McGrath, niece Ann McGrath and eight grandchildren, Jonathan Paolino, Lauren Paolino, Kristin Paolino, Carolyn Paolino, Stephen Dorton, Abigail Meisel, Lindsey Meisel and Julia Meisel. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Aug. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Autumn Assisted Living located at 23185 Milestone Way, California, Md. 20619. A Masonic Memorial Service will be held in Michigan at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Fla. 33607 or Scottish Rite Valley of Detroit Charitable and Educational Foundation, 907 Monroe St., Dearborn, Mich. 48124-2309. Condolences may be made at www. brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Elizabeth Ann Dern, 80 Elizabeth Ann Dern, 80, of Prince Frederick passed away on Aug. 20 in Broomes Island, Maryland. She was born on January 9, 1934 in Gastonia, N.C. to the late Eliza-
beth Q. and Arvel Aug. Phifer. In her younger years, Elizabeth worked for P.G. County as the Director of Day Camp. She liked to quilt and paint ceramics and bird houses, which her husband used to build. She liked to work in her gardens of beautiful flowers. Elizabeth also loved to talk about and critique food and cooking. Wife of the late Robert Louis Dern, she is survived by her daughters, Lois Conn and Jane Dern, both of Broomes Island, Md. and the late Linda Johnson. Grandmother of Liza, Daniel and John Dalrymple and great grandmother of Amelia Dalrymple. She is also survived by her brother, John Phifer of Mechanicsville, Va. Services are private. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice. For more information or to leave condolences please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Paul Edward “Doc” O’Dell, 66 Paul Edward “Doc” O’Dell, 66, of Huntingtown passed away Aug. 23, at Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick. He was born in Prince Frederick on October 31, 1947 to Carl Emmitt and Anna Mae (Chaney) O’Dell and attended Calvert
County Schools. Doc was a skilled union carpenter and worked for various construction companies. As a younger man he was a commercial crabber. Doc enjoyed drag racing and often accompanied Donnie and Duane Marquess when they raced. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Carl E. O’Dell, Jr, Donald E. “Boots” O’Dell and sister Deborah A. Kent. Surviving are his daughter Dana L. Cooley of Wake Forest, N.C.; grandchildren William and Alicia Cooley; two great grandchildren and siblings Linda “Susie” Dillon of Huntingtown, Md., Curtis “Snookie” O’Dell and his wife Alicia of Lusby, Md., Kathy A. Jones and her husband Grafton of Owings, Md., Randy A. Kent of Owings, Md. and Donna L. Kent of Owings, Md. Friends may call on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, where services will be held Friday, Aug. 29 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Harmony U.M. Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice. To leave condolences visit www. rauschfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings, Md. 20736.
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August, Month Long Dierks Bentley and Jon Pardi Tickets for Sale Bayside Toyota Pavillion, 200 Calvert Beach Road, Saint Leonard — 10 a.m. to noon Dierks Bentley and Jon Pardi will be performing September 19. Be sure to get your tickets soon! There are four ways to get your tickets: Online at Ticketmaster’s website. By calling Ticketmaster 800-745-3000. At Bayside Toyota in Prince Frederick, during regular business hours. Bayside accepts checks and credit cards only. No cash. Every Saturday morning at the firehouse from 10 a.m. until noon. Check, Cash, Visa, and MasterCard accepted. When the firehouse box office is closed, generally there are members at the fire department that have access to tickets. These tickets are exact cash or check only. Feel free to call and ask if someone is there with tickets - 410-586-1713. 2014 Annual Summer Public Art Project: JIBE: Compositions on Sail Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 1 - 31 Price is included with site admission. Come and add to the Summer Public Art Project by drawing, painting or doodling on a swatches of repurposed sailcloth. Lauren Feusahrens, a recent BFA graduate from Salisbury university, is the 2014 Artist-In-Residence and has created this project. The project name “Jibe” was derived from a sailing term that Feusahrens explains as “... that moment when someone sailing gets that real feeling of excitement and the adrenaline rush when you come about and then, the sudden calm.” Participants may return to Annmarie Sculpture Garden at any time between Aug. 2 and Oct. 31 to see the sail cloths be transformed into mazes at the ARTmazing! Exhibit, which will be an interactive outdoor exhibit. To learn more, visit www.annmariegarden.org Best Photographs from Photographers in Calvert County Cox Art Center, 32 Cox Road, Huntingtown — Thursday to Saturday: 12 to 7 p.m., Sunday: 12 to 5 p.m. Aug. 1 - 17 Come to Cox At Center for a special gallery show that features eight Calvert County photographers and 20 of their best photographic works of art. Gallery Reception will be held on Saturday, July 26, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Visit their website, coxartcenter.com for detailed information about the photographers. For more information, call 410 535-0014 or email them at info@coxartcenter.com. Twin Beach players 9th annual Kids’ Playwriting Festival North Beach Boys and Girls Club, 9021 Dayton Ave. North Beach — Friday & Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. Weekends Aug. 1-10 This annual festival features the talents of local children. The six winning shows are written by children in the state of Maryland! Playwrights are given an opportunity to have complete creative control over their shows from casting, directing, designing and even starring in their own plays. Each is also awarded a $100 prize. With over 60 children involved in the production, audience members will be entertained and amazed by the
wide array of storytelling! Tickets are $10, but are $5 for members, seniors and students. For more information, visit find us online at www.twinbeachplayers.com or www.facebook.com/twinbeachplayers.
Thursday, Aug. 28 Echoes of Nature: Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons — 10 to 10:30 a.m. Special Guest from Echoes of Nature will present Warm and Fuzzy, sponsored by PNC Bank. Free drop-in program for toddlers 18 months to 3 years. Call 410-326-2042 for more information.
can be purchased from any Calvert Library branch. For more information, contact Joan Kilmon of Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at 410-257-2411. Sandwich Sale American Legion Post 221, 21690 Colton’s Point Road, Avenue — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on Aug. 30 and 31. Sandwiches will cost $6 each. Call 301-884-4071 for further information.
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Little Minnows Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons — 11 a.m. to noon. Special Guest from Echoes of Nature will present Hunting for a Square Meal, sponsored by PNC Bank. Children ages 3 – 5 years are invited to participate. Space is limited. Preregistration suggested. Fee is $4 for members, $5 for non-members. Call 410-3262042, ext. 41.
America Legion Pork and Beef Sandwich Sale American Legion Post 221, 21690 Colton Point Road, Avenue — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on Aug. 30 and 31. Sandwiches will cost $6 each. Call 301-884-4071 for further information.
NAACP General Branch Meeting Lexington Park Library, 21677 F.D.R. Boulevard, Lexington Park — 6:30 p.m. “Souls to the Polls”- Voter Registration Training – Board of Elections Trainer (Get certified to register people in your church, organization or community to vote. All are Welcome!) Community Dialog: Why Should I Vote? The next committee meeting for Souls to the Polls is on Sept. 8th at the College of Southern Maryland Bldg. C Rm. 216. For more information contact Andrea Bowman at 301-863-3011 or stmarysnaacp@ gmail.com or contact Janice Walthour at 301862-2296 or lwalthour@md.metrocast.net.
Pre-Labor Day Festival St. Peter Claver Church, 16922 St. Peters Clavers Road, St. Inigoes — 10 a.m. Prepare for Labor Day at our festival! • Mass at 10 a.m. • Dinners on sale at 12 p.m. • Car show at 4 p.m. • Gospel Concert, vendors, silent auction, Soulful Journey Band at 6 p.m. For more information, call 301-872-5460.
Friday, Aug. 29 Artworks@7th Exhibit Opening Artworks@7th, 9100 Bay Avenue, North Beach — 5 to 9 p.m. William H. Thayer will be the featured artist at Artworks @ 7th for the month of September. The show, entitled “Landscape/ Seascape: Visions of Maryland,” features Mr. Thayer’s keen eye for the beauty and contrasting views of Maryland. His work has been featured recently in “What’s Up? Annapolis” Magazine and his image of the State House in Annapolis was used for the Maryland State Tourism Board’s brochure for national distribution. The photographs for this show will be presented in both traditional and non-traditional formats that further compliment the allure and interest of Maryland’s charm and beauty. For more information, call 410-2865278 or visit our website at www.artworksat7th.com.
Saturday, Aug. 30 Library of Congress National Book Festival Calvert Libraries — All Day For just $15, you can secure your seat for a ride to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the new indoor home of the National Book Festival. The air-conditioned school bus will pick-up at 10 a.m. at the Sunderland Park and Ride. The bus will depart from the Convention Center at 5 p.m. Tickets
Monday, Sept. 1 Youth Entrepreneur Program Charles County Library (West Library), 10405 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf — 4 p.m. AFFIF, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, will launch The Charles County Live Your Dream Empowerment & Entrepreneur Academy (The Academy) on October 1. The Academy is a five-month, community based, afterschool program for youth between the ages of 15 -17. Over the course of 28 weeks, students will gain a competitive edge through collaborative learning and the development of 21st-century skills in entrepreneurship, global business, problem solving, social and ethical responsibility, communication, personal finance and technology. Eight of the 28 weeks will focus on cultivating leadership and communication skills through the Achieving Excellence & Leadership Club. The Academy will culminate with students competing in a Business Plan Competition. Youth presenting the top three plans will receive $500, $250 or $100. The program is free for at-risk youth. Applications accepted starting August 18, 2014. Email affif@affif.org or call (240) 345-3175 to request an application and to find out if your teenager qualifies for this free program. Transportation and meal provided.
Tuesday, Sept. 2 September Gallery Shows North End Gallery, 41652 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown — Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m. The North End Gallery invites you to visit the Gallery for a very special September showing. There will be two shows during this time frame. In the large middle room we will host a Retrospective of the works of Ju-
dith Conrad, a very talented artist and a past member of the Gallery. The gallery will also hang a Harvest themed show featuring the work of our Member Artists. These shows will run concurrently from Sept. 2 until Sept. 28. There will be a Reception on the First Friday of the month, Sept. 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Gallery. Please consider joining us for this very special event. For more information, call 301-475-3130 or visit www.northendgallery. org. The Charleston Senior Community Job Interviews Charles County One Stop Career Center, 175 Post Office Road, Waldorf — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Charleston is currently seeking a Community Sales Consultant! A Community Sales Consultant is responsible for leading the marketing of newly opening senior living property in Waldorf and striving to maintain occupancy goals of qualified residents. A Community Sales Consultant will be responsible for marketing the property and striving to maintain occupancy goals of qualified residents while meeting profitability objectives by identifying marketplace opportunities and engaging in professional outreach to maintain high and consistent growth. Starting salary $40,000+/year (depending on experience) including benefits. Meet the qualifications…. come in for an interview! For more information, call 301-932-7013 MWE Job Order # 345539 America Legion Auxiliary Unit 221 Meeting American Legion Post 221, 21690 Colton Point Road, Avenue — 6 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 221 invites all spouses of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during the listed war eras to join us for our monthly meeting on the first Tuesday of each month. Visit the Post website at www.alpost221.webs.com. Call Christina Barbour at 301-904-5876 for more information.
Wednesday, Sept. 3 SMAS Monthly Meeting La Plata Volunteer Fire Department-Charles County, 911 Washington Avenue, La Plata — 7:30 p.m. Guest Speaker: Kerry Wixted, Maryland DNR Wildlife & Heritage Service Come join the Southern Maryland Audubon Society for a presentation on 31 unique Natural Areas of Maryland, including 8 located in the southern region. Learn about their amazing ecosystems, rare species inhabitants, natural features and geological formations including ancient maritime forests. Join us early at 7 p.m. for refreshments and mingling. For more information, call Nancy Megas at 240-377-6024.
Thursday, Sept. 4 SMYChoir Open Rehearsal Hollywood United Methodist Church, 24422 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood — 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Southern Maryland Youth Choir is having an open rehearsal. All interested singers grades 2 through 8 who are considering auditioning are strongly encouraged to attend. Choirs directs are Laurel Dietz (elementary choir) or St. Mary’s Counrt and Lori Beth Sink (middle school choir) of Calvert County. For more information, please
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contact Krystal McCoy at 609-915-2644 or email smychoir@gmail.com. AL Post 221 Monthly Meeting American Legion Post 221, 21690 Colton Point Road, Avenue — 8 p.m. American Legion Post 221 invites all active duty personnel and veterans to join us for our monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Post home. The meeting generally lasts for less than an hour. Visit our website at www.alpost221.webs.com to get more information about the organization or email us at alpost221@netscape.net. You can also call 301- 884-4071 for more information.
Friday, Sept. 5 Student Art Show Leonardtown Arts Center, 22660 Washington Street, Leonardtown — 5 p.m. The Leonardtown Arts Center will present “Junior Art Walk,” an exhibit featuring the talented students of artist Moriah Morgan. The show will run from Sept. 5 to Sept. 21. Up to 60 student works in a variety of media will be displayed in the gallery. Come to the center between 5 and 8 p.m. to drop off your votes for the Leonardtown Art Walk, pick up your goodie bags and vote for your favorite student art. Winners of the Junior Art Walk will be announced at a student reception at the Leonardtown Arts Center on Sunday, September 21 at 2 p.m. For more information, contact Moriah Morgan at 240-298-5505 or mountmoriahart@gmail.com.
First Friday Live Music Leonardtown Square— 5 p.m. Join the First Friday festivities for the month of September as we observe a very special occasion. Celebrate Leonardtown as an Arts & Entertainment with jazz trio Higher Standards providing cool sounds as you stroll around Town visiting artists and galleries, participate in the 2nd Annual ArtsWalk, and maybe make or buy a little something to take home. The concert is free and you are welcome to bring seating, but why would you when there is so much to see and do? For more information about the event visit www. leonardtownfirstfridays.com or call the Town office at 301-475-9791.
wooded habitat and along a creek when neotropical migrants should be near their peak and warblers, tanagers grosbeaks and other songbirds may be spotted. The trip will be lead by Tyler Bell. ake Rt. 2/4 South of Prince Frederick approximately 14 miles and follow signs to the park and meet up in the parking lot. Facilities available; park fee. RSVP to Tyler at 301-862-4623 or jtylerbell@yahoo.com.
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Diversity Workshop: Seeing the Face of God in Others All Saints Episcopal Church, 100 Lower Marlboro Road, Sunderland — 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please join us ad we gather for a weekend of conversation and guided learning with the purpose of building a stronger community across divides of race and class. The workshop will be held Saturday, Sept. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will continue on Sunday, Sept. 7 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Particpants must be available for both days. There is a $15 registration fee that includes all needed materials and lunch, Space is limited. Please register before Aug. 31 This workshop is sponsored by TRUST in partnership with the Community Mediation Center of Calvert (CMCC). For more information, call, 410-257-6306, visit www.trustcalco.com or visit us on Facebook: TRUSTSoMD.
SMAS Field Trip Calvert Cliffs State Park, 10540 HG Trueman Road, Lusby — 8 a.m. to noon Join the Southern Maryland Audubon Society on a 3 mile trip on trails through a
Annual 5K Run/Walk Golden Beach, Mechanicsville — 9 a.m. Golden Beach/Patuxent Knolls Civic Association is hosting its Second Annual 5K Run/Walk. All proceeds will be used for
Live Music Port of Leonardtown Winery, 23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown — 5 to 9 p.m. Celebrate the beginning of cooler weather outside on our patio with the live music of Folk Salad Trio performing from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Welcome our new artist, Austin Reynaud, whose art will be displayed in the tasting room & available for purchase. Cost is $5 for wine tasting up to 6 wines and a souvenir glass. For more information, call 301-690-2192.
community events held by the Civic Association. Registration opens at 9 a.m. Run/Walk starts at 10 a.m. If you pre-register by Aug. 30, prices are: $25/person; $40/couple; $75/ family of four. You can pre-register at www. ourgoldenbeach.com. Prices will be $5 higher at the gate. Paid registration entitles you to a free t-shirt, meal voucher and bottled water. Children 10 and under can race for free (tshirt and meal voucher not included). Don’t want to race? Sponsor a kilometer sign for $50. For information call Jackson Miller at 240-538-6503. KofC Brown Bag Auction Knights of Columbus Hall, RT- 5 & RT-235, Ridge — Noon Tickets $1 a piece, 6 for $5, 14 for $10, or an arms length for $20. We truly have something for everyone! Prizes include: Walt Disney World Hopper passes, MIR, SOMD Blue Crabs, free night stay at Dover Downs and Atlantis Resort in Reno too!Many GREAT Gift Certificates from Port of Leonardtown Winery, The Good Earth, Bear Creek BBQ, Julie Alvey at the Hair Mill, Dilly Dally Detailing, and LOTS MORE! Products from Under Armour, thirty-one, Origami Owl, Tastefully Simple, and Scentsy too. Food, drinks and baked goods will be on sale. Bring a non-perishable food item for St. Cecilia’s Food Pantry and receive 5 free tickets (Limit 1 per Family) Bring your address labels or name stamps to save time with your tickets! It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping! For more information, call 301-872-4641.
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Journey Can Still Rock the Stage Journey closed out the Calvert Marine Museum Waterside Concert Series with a 2-hour live performance on Aug. 24, with proceeds supporting the education and preservation efforts of the Calvert Marine Museum. This event would not be possible without the generous support of many local businesses. Journey sponsors include: Prince Frederick Ford/Jeep/Dodge, PNC Bank, Bozick Distributors, Inc., Tidewater Dental, Directmail. com, Holiday Inn Solomons, All American Harley-Davidson, Quality Built Homes, Roy Rogers, 98.3 Star FM, Bay Weekly, Quick Connections, Southern Maryland Newspapers, Isaac’s Restaurant, Papa John’s Pizza, The McNelis Group, LLC, Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, United Rentals and World Gym. For more information, visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Thursday, Aug. 28 Aaron Zimmer Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. Rusty and Steve Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 29 Hydra FX Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.to 12:30 a.m. Miles from Clever Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Compton) – 8 p.m. Tonight’s Alibi ABC Lounge (22741 Three Notch Road, California) – 9 p.m. Still Standing Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8:30 p.m. George Dunn Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m. Funkzilla Gridiron Grill (20855 Callaway Village Way, Callaway) – 8 p.m.
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Some Assembly Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m. Tonight’s Alibi Cryer’s Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 31 The Piranhas Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 3 to 7 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 1 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
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Karaoke Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 3 Wolf’s Blues Jam Blair’s Londontowne Pub and Grill (726 Londontowne Road, Edgewater) – 7:30 p.m. Open Mic with Stephen Nelson Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 4 Swamp Candy Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
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Piranhas Acoustic Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m.
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effort. • Transform your double vanity. Many homeowners prefer a double vanity in their bathrooms, as such a setup allows both men and women the space to get ready for bed or work without getting in one another’s way. But instead of a traditional vanity with a counter between the sinks, consider installing matching pedestal sinks to surround an antique washstand. This can give the washroom a feel of antique luxury, and such washstands can found for a few hundred dollars. • Replace old fixtures. Though they are often overlooked, cabinet and door fixtures as well as towel racks can greatly influence the feel of a washroom. If the cabinet and drawer handles are old or outdated, replace them with more modern options. Such a job might be even more effective if you repaint or reface existing cabinetry. Neither task is terribly expensive, but both can give the washroom a more luxurious feel. The same goes for replacing old towel racks, which can be an eyesore if they’re especially dated. Transforming a bathroom may seem like a significant and costly undertaking, but savvy homeowners can give their washrooms a new and luxurious look without spending much money.
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Harrington Raceway and Slots On Wednesday, Sept. 10 the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services is sponsoring a trip to Harrington Raceway and Slots for those ages 50 and above. This trip includes motor coach transportation to and from Harrington Raceway and Slots, driver gratuities, snacks for the return trip, a buffet lunch and $10 free slot play. The bus will leave the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 8 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. The cost is $40 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1072.
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Matter of Balance Matter of Balance is a nationally recognized, award-winning, time-tested program for people over 60 designed to help manage falls and increase activity levels. In this class, participants will learn to view falls and fear of falls as controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce falls at home and exercise to increase strength and balance. The classes will be held on the Governmental Center Campus in the Potomac Building, Room 14 on Tuesdays, Sep. 9 – Oct. 28, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Class format is mostly lecture/discussion with approximately 30 minutes of exercise each session. All materials are provided. To sign up for the course, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 no later than Wednesday, Sept. 3. Space is limited; register early.
Northern’s Breakfast Café On Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 9 a.m., the breakfast café will be serving bacon, scrambled eggs, home fries and toast at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Let us do the cooking and cleanup in the morning while you enjoy a great start to your day and good conversation with others. Breakfast is homemade by Ginger and served with complimentary beverages. Cost is only $2 and sign-up and payment is due by 9 a.m. the day before. Please call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 with any questions.
Fishing on the ‘Patty Lee’ Join us on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 8 a.m. until noon for a fishing excursion on the ‘Patty Lee’, a 40ft. Bay-built, Coast Guard-licensed charter boat. Capt. Paul Kellam will navigate the waters near Pt. Lookout to bottom fish. Tackle, bait and ice are furnished, as are bottled water. You will need to supply your own cooler to carry your catch home, and sun screen. The boat departs Pt. Lookout Marina (16244 Miller’s Wharf Road) in Ridge, MD promptly at 8:00 a.m. and returns around noon. Please wear appropriate shoes and clothing so you can enjoy your fishing experience. Considerable agility is needed to get on and off the boat. Transportation is on your own to the marina. $35 fee is payable in advance at any of the County’s Senior Activity Centers. Call 301-4754200, ext. 1063 for more information. Beginning Bridge The Garvey Senior Activity Center will offer an introductory Bridge class on Monday, Sep. 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Participants will learn the basics of the game including the fundamentals of bidding and playing hands. The classes are designed to be “hands on” with lots of fun. The cost of the class is $20 payable to the instructor. Space is limited. Sign up by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. Football: Favs, Fans & Fun On Friday, Sept. 5 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., the Northern Senior Activity Center celebrates the kick-off to fall football season. Come dressed in your favorite football team’s jersey or colors. Don’t miss putting in a buck to get in the Redskins and Texans game pool. Gift cards awarded to winners! Reserve a cheeseburger lunch before noon on Wednesday, Sept. 4 by stopping by the front desk or by
Monthly Craft -- Sept. 5 The craft this month at the Loffler Senior Activity Center will be “Pinecone Tassels”. This simple and humble item can be used as curtain tiebacks or you can just hang it from any nail for a bit of rustic décor. We will be making these on Friday, Sept. 5 at the Loffler Senior Activity Center at 10 a.m. There is no cost for this class, and Loffler will provide the supplies. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 to sign up.
Exploring Across Cultures; Science & Religion in America & Japan Explore the roles of science and religion in the U.S. and Japan over the last 300 years and how they have affected our relationship and present-day cultural perceptions. The presenter is a former Editor and Asia Specialist of National Geographic Magazine, and Japan America Society and Asia Society program director. The session will also examine ‘the problems in history writing’ and use Ruth Benedict’s “lens” concept to gain a better understanding of the cultural atmosphere. Signups are required by calling 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 for this three-part program held on consecutive Thursdays, Sept. 11, 18 & 25 from 10:30 a.m. – noon at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Grandparents, Kids, and Teddy Bears Grandparents are invited to bring their toddler and preschool age grandchildren to a Grandparents Day celebration at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Friday, Sep.12 at 11:00 a.m. Children and grandparents will participate in story time facilitated by staff from the St. Mary’s County Library. Following the story, grandparents and kids will work together to make stuffed teddy bears (1 bear per child), and enjoy a pizza lunch. The cost is $3 per person. Make reservations on or before Sep. 2 by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. Bowling League Kick-Off Meeting If you are planning to bowl during the senior mixed league’s 2014-15 season, sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Dept. of Aging & Human Services, please come to the Kick-off meeting on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 12:30 p.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. The meeting will be held the week before bowling begins instead of on the first day of play so that business can be conducted more efficiently. We will use this time to determine the costs and to make necessary adjustments and corrections to team rules, roster, schedule, team list, team and sub con-
tact info, etc. Final copies will be printed and distributed at the end of the meeting so everyone will have all paperwork needed before leaving. . If you wish to have lunch at the center before the meeting, the menu for that day is: Tossed Salad, Oven Fried Chicken, Spinach, Dilled Carrots, WW Dinner Roll and Applesauce. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $6 for those under 60 and by donation for those 60+. To reserve a lunch for that day, call 737-5670, ext. 1658 before Tuesday, Sept. 2. Bowling season starts Sept. 11 The 2014-15 season for the senior mixed league, sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Dept. of Aging & Human Services, begins Thursday, Sept 11. If you were registered and bowled last season you will be contacted to confirm your continuation. For those interested in bowling in the league, here are a few particulars: the league meets at Esperanza Lanes at 12:45 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. You must be 50+ years of age or older. The cost will be approximately $13$14 (to be determined) for three games and includes shoe rental and use of a ball. Each team consists of three players. If you need a sub, you are responsible for obtaining one from the list of registered subs. You will still pay the cost of bowling that week and the sub will bowl for free. If you’re interested in joining this group of fun-loving, easy-going group of people as either a league member or a sub, call Shellie Graziano at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655. ‘Cake Walk’ Game On Wednesday, Sept. 10, starting at 11 a.m., join in a game of sweet chance that enjoys the playfulness of “musical chairs” without chairs; just music, walking and numbers on the ground. Winners are random and games continue until all cakes, pies and cookies are gone. This fun-spirited game is held at the Northern Senior Activity Center and offered and funded by the Northern Senior Activity Center Council. Drop-ins are welcome. Trip to Toby’s Theater to see MEMPHIS On Sunday, October 5, get on board a luxury bus as we travel to Toby’s Dinner Theater in Columbia, MD to enjoy a delicious brunch that features all your favorite breakfast foods as well as hearty main dish entrees that include Steamship Round, Baked Virginia Pit Ham and Roast Breast of Turkey plus all the trimmings. Follow this up with assorted Danish & muffins plus Toby’s famous make-your-own sundae bar. Then sit back and enjoy a production of the four-time Tony Award winning musical Memphis. The show is set in the underground dance clubs of 1950’s in Memphis, Tennessee, and is loaded with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and romance. Inspired by actual events, Memphis is about a white DJ, the first to play black music in the 50’s and a black club singer hoping for her big break. This show is filled with laughter and Motown roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll. The bus will pick up at each Senior Activity Center. Call Joyce at 301737-5670, ext. 1656 to sign up. Your seat is reserved only when your payment is received, which can be made at any of the county’s senior activity center. Cost of this trip is $88 and includes luxury coach travel, the buffet, the show, water and snack on the bus and all gratuities.
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001
Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
History Ladies Gang By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Sheriff Cameron is pleased to announce the capture of four of St. Mary’s most wanted. Known as the “History Ladies Gang”, they have taunted and terrorized record keepers, historians, librarians, and citizens throughout the state of Maryland in their quest to identify each and every one of the sheriffs who have served in St. Mary’s County from 1637/1638 to the present time. Never satisfied with “I think” or “perhaps”, their motto is “the facts, ma’m, just the facts.” The four women, who upon first glance appear to be sweet and innocent, are to be considered armed and dangerous. Cindy Allen (alias “Fill Out a Slip”); Gracie Brady (alias “Miss
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Nice”); Carol Moody (alias “Straight Face”); and Linda Reno (alias “Pit Bull”) will appear in a line up on Friday, September 5 from 6:00-7:30 at Ye Olde Towne Café on the square in Leonardtown. At this time Sheriff Cameron will offer for sale the book entitled “375 Years of St. Mary’s County Sheriffs Commissions.” Contrary to the wishes of friends, neighbors, families, and the general public, a plea bargain has been struck and the gang will be released to complete work on a second book that will include brief biographical sketches of each of the sheriffs, the crimes with which they had to contend, weapons, transportation methods, jails of the times, etc. The book will be packed with many illustrations by George McWilliams and a host of photographs. This second volume will be available no later than March 31, 2015 “or else, snarled Pit Bull Reno.”
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“Faith in Customer Service” By Shelby Oppermann
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Another high school reunion under the dam. I must say it was a lot of fun, my decorating scheme came out fine and was easy to put up and take down. In fact, I am already planning decorations for the 40th in my head. It might be a full hornet theme for the next one– I just couldn’t find any this time. I did find some 3D microscopic bee stickers that I painstakingly repainted all of the stripes green & white. I must give thanks to the staff at Hilton Garden Inn in Waldorf. I am sure that all hotels have a wonderful staff and event staff, but the staff in Waldorf were amazing. They were with us from the moment our planning committee walked in the door at 4 p.m. until we wearily closed the place down around 1:30 or so. The next morning, we told the staff – who had to be back the next morning too- that we were taking names. So, to Graycie, Toronda ( because her Mom loved her old Toronado car she told me), TJ, Vanessa, Ashley (I love laughing), Andrea, Kayla, Michael, and ever helpful, ever smiling Daniel, I say you are the greatest. It was a pleasure to see young people that are excited to be at work, to never have a sigh when asked, “Can you bring that ladder out one more time Daniel?” or “Vanessa, can we move this over here instead?” Ashley was at each table keeping it neat and picked up before you even knew it needed it. She made me think back to a time in an elegant restaurant where the wait staff used the silver bread crumb catchers and were there to light cigarettes before the smoker had the cigarette in their mouth. I have been a cocktail waitress and waitress a few times in my life so I appreciated all that these young servers were doing. It is a hard, honorable profession that I think every young person should do at least one time in their life. You learn how to work around people whether they are next to you or behind you, anticipate needs, and learn what it is to truly be “dead on your feet”. That office job will seem like a piece of cake after that hospitality. They stayed with us the whole night. When I started taking all the memorial photos, albums, and 45 cases out of the boxes, Vanessa, Ashley, Andrea and Kayla just kind of took over themselves to set-up that area. It looked great as did the beautiful set-up of the room. We had a mixture of the basic round tables, and high top tables that were wrapped in white linen and tied with bows underneath. It might seem like I am making too much of a big deal about this, but after being in retail for 33 years myself, I am very interested in customer service. I was in a store recently, shopping for the reunion, when I asked where a certain item might be, and was told by the young woman that she didn’t know if they still had that and went on with stocking her area and flipping her pony tail. I was rushing around that day (well for me rushing around) and I would have really appreciated her taking me right to the item. She barely looked up. How many of us have encountered sales people like that. I found it finally, but it really bothered me that she wouldn’t go check in any way. So, the staff at Hilton Garden Inn restored my faith immensely in people being happy with what they are doing and with each other. We even got a few of the staff members out on the dance floor. Service like this is when you truly remember why it is called the “hospitality” industry. Thank you all. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo. com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann
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Hard Lessons Laura Joyce Contributing Writer When I was in grad school, twenty-plus years ago, I was fortunate enough to have an assistantship. In exchange for teaching two classes each semester, my tuition was covered. I loved everything about teaching, with one exception: around the time that final grades were due each semester, a coach or some other representative from the athletic department would oh-so-casually saunter into my classroom, ‘touching base’ or ‘checking in.’ These were code for ‘exert pressure to change a grade.’ The class I taught was required for most majors, and it had a mistaken reputation as an easy A, so people looking for a quick three credits often found themselves in a bind toward the end of the semester. Some of those people were athletes, and their scholarships and playing time depended on maintaining a minimum GPA. Fast forward those twenty-plus years to an elevator in an expensive hotel in Atlantic City. Security cameras record video of a large man dragging an unresponsive woman, who appear passed out on the floor, off the elevator. When he gets her clear of the doors he dumps her on the ground. The video gets major air-play when it turns out that the big guy is Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice; the woman he is dragging along the floor is Janay Palmer, his then-fiancée, now-wife. When police confront Rice he admits that he is the reason that Palmer was unconscious on the floor: during an argument in the elevator he punched her hard enough to knock her out. In order to teach Rice a lesson and make it clear just how seriously the NFL takes domestic violence (yes, you do hear sarcasm in my tone, with an extra-large helping of disgust thrown in for good measure), Commissioner Roger Goodell fined Rice 3 game checks—about $530,000—and suspended him for a whopping two games (that fine may sound fierce, until you realize that Rice will earn $35 million over 5 years. That’s roughly the equivalent of a one-thousand dollar fine for someone making $70 thousand a year…except it’s not, when you consider the fact that someone earning what Rice does has a whole lot more disposable income. As for the two-game sus-
pension, don’t get me started). All those years ago, when I was teaching, I made the rookie error of refusing to alter grades in order to allow athletes to slide through college. Maybe I’d have felt different if the athletes were truly incapable of doing the work; I don’t know. The fact is, though, that the young men I encountered were perfectly capable, but had learned—from a number of people, including coaches and administrators—that there were no real consequences for their choices. If they stayed out late partying and rarely showed up for class, if they failed to study for an exam, if they didn’t get around to writing a paper, they quickly learned that a coach would show up at the classroom door, wheedling and pressuring the instructor to create the results they wanted. If that didn’t work, there was always a department chair or dean who knew how the system worked and was far more powerful than an idealistic teaching assistant. Having created a system in which gifted young athletes are given the world and rarely told no, all of the players who stay in that system become invested in keeping the game going, on the field and off. College is meant to teach a lot more than the subjects being studied; similarly, participating in sports should leave athletes with more than a set of skills on the field. Both should help young people become adults as they learn to deal with the frustrations and challenges inherent in life. Unfortunately, once you reach the level where athletics involves big money, the people involved often aren’t willing to risk alienating the athletes by holding them accountable for their actions. They become too valuable to offend, and that’s not healthy for anyone. The problem starts when a person never hears ‘no’, so he doesn’t learn how to accept it with grace and equanimity when he doesn’t get his way. It’s reinforced when a person’s punishment for atrocious behavior amounts to a slap on the wrist. Ray Rice got his wrist slapped, while his victim got dragged across the floor after being knocked out by a punch to the face. Who do you think learned a hard lesson? I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net.
Book Review
“Shots Fired” by C.J. Box
By Terri Schlichenmeyer OW contributor You’re stuck. Trapped in an elevator, office, front seat of a car, wishing you were someplace, anyplace, else. The people with you are getting on your last nerve. You’ve heard the same phrases over and over and over and you want to scream. We’ve all been there. We’ve all lived through the irritation, but what’s funny is that it’s not at all chafing to read about it happening to someone else. And that’s just one of the themes in “Shots Fired,” a book of short stories by C.J. Box. Throughout the years, says Box, fans have asked where they could find some of his shorter works, wondering why there wasn’t an anthology. Now there is, with favorite characters and a few new faces. Take, for instance, “One-Car Bridge,” in which a ranch owned by a big-city bully is on the edge of Game Warden Joe Pickett’s territory. Joe has bad news for the owner, but it could be worse news for the ranch’s manager: he could lose his job over something that’s not his fault. Could help come from the U.S. Mail? Pickett, of course, is one of Box’s best-loved characters – maybe because Joe cherishes his neighbors so much. In “Dull Knife,” one of Wyoming’s finest basketball players is dead. Joe remembers the girl, and he mourns what she could have been. How she died is an even bigger issue.
c.2014 Putnam $26.95 / $31.00 Canada 288 pages
Joe’s friend, Nate Romanowski also appears in this book and he’s loaded for bear – or, in this case, for a rich Saudi who seems to think he owns the rogue falconer and can buy what he demands. In “The Master Falconer,” fans will be surprised to see that Nate tows the line. Or not. Revenge is a dish best served cold, they say, but not necessarily in a canoe. In “Every Day is a Good Day on the River,” a long-awaited fishing trip turns into a nightmare when something unexpected shows up on the waters. And in my favorite story here, “The End of Jim and Ezra,” two trappers are caught for the winter in a cabin high in the mountains. It’s 1835 and it’s been Three. Long. Months of living practically on top of one another. Stir-crazy ain’t the word for it... You know how it is when you want a book, but not the whole book? That’s when you reach for this: with its ten short stories, “Shots Fired” will just fill that nagging want-to-read hunger. And yet, what’s nice about this book is that you can make it last. Most of author C.J. Box’s tales are short enough to read in one sitting, but not so involved that you won’t feel bad putting a bookmark in them for a minute. And that’s about how long you’ll need a bookmark – a minute – because these mystery-western-human-interest tales are awfully addicting. If you’re a Box fan, this is a must-have. If you’ve never read his works, you’ll be a fan in short order because what’s inside “Shots Fired” will have you stuck to your seat.
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