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County Seeks Plan To Combat Invasive Plants At Park By Guy Leonard Staff Writer For years now vines and other invasive plants have been steadily growing at Myrtle Point Park in California on the shores of the Patuxent River and county officials say they are threatening to choke off the natural forestry already there. The county is now seeking a proposal from environmental consultants to come up with a plan to identify and target the invasive species of plants and erradicate them. The mandate to erradicate the invasive plants is part of the master plan for the county-owned park land at Myrtle Point. The county has put out a request for proposals from consultants for the study with a closing date of Sept. 16. “It’s because of the overgrown underbrush and vines that are taking over the forest,” said Recreation and Parks Department
Director Brian Loewe. “It’s choking off parts of the trees and the forest.” The underbrush and invasive plant problem has grown in intensity and the county heard of the problem mostly from county parks and recreation staff and from ordinary park visitors. “It’s gotten thicker over the years and some of the hikers mention it to us as they walk the trails,” Loewe said. The county has not set a price they are willing to pay for the bid but have identified likely culprits of invasive plants such English ivy, various kinds of roses and Japanese honeysuckle for either management or erradication. The plan calls for managing the plants over a period of years as funding can be found by the county. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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NRC Denies Security Weaknesses At Calvert Cliffs By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) moved to calm concerns this week over percieved weaknesses in the security at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant in Lusby after an article in the web-based The Daily Caller news site claimed to have penetrated the plant without being countered by gaurds. The Daily Caller investigation claimed to have been able to drive past an empty security booth and park less than 200 yards in a lot next to one of the plant’s two reactors. “At one point, a large civilian truck — roughly the size of the trucks used in terror bombings around the world —… rolled through the front gates and approached the reactors without being stopped,” wrote Alex Pappas in The Daily Caller article. Neil Sheehan, spokesman for the NRC, said the issue of empty sercurity booths has been around since the terrorist attacks of 9/11. The NRC received a petition on this very matter the day following those attacks 13 years ago. “After observing that an access road security guard booth was not being staffed, the petitioner requested that NRC regulations governing the physical protection of plants and materials be amended to require plant owners to post at least one armed guard at each entrance to the owner controlled areas surrounding all U.S. nuclear power plants,” Sheehan wrote in a press release. The NRC decided that it was more important for plant security to be flexible rather than dedicated to particular positions, Sheehan’s missive read. “Flexibility was the watchword in our new requirements,” Sheehan wrote. “Just because a motorist is able to drive up and park near the protected area without being stopped does not mean there is no surveillance occurring. It’s also a far cry from entering the protected area after passing through security barriers and getting in close proximity to important structures.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The Commissioners for St. Mary’s County paid honor to the U.S. Constitution during a proclamation ceremony on Tuesday. Public Law 915 guarantees the issuance of a Proclamation recognizing the week of Sept. 17 to 23 as Constitution Week. 2014 marks the 227th anniversary of the framing of the U.S. Constitution by the Constitutional Convention. In the proclamation the commissioners acknowledged the Constitution as the cornerstone of democracy stating “the Constitution of the United States of America, the guardian of our liberties, embodies the principles of government in a Republic dedicated to rule by law.” Members of the Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution were on hand to accept the proclamation. St. Mary’s County Government Press Release.
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By Emily Charles Contributing Writer Do you have a dream? Pastor Michael Barber of Dominion Apostolic Ministries did, and now it’s coming to fruition as his church community prepares to move into a new building, located in St. Mary’s Square at Unit #20, 21600 Great Mills Road, Great Mills. Dominion Apostolic was established in 2011, when a small congregation of 26 people gathered for Sunday Service at the La Quinta Hotel in California, said Barber. As the congregation grew, Dominion moved from the La Quinta hotel to Esperanza Middle School to Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, and finally, today’s community of over 200 will be settling down in St. Mary’s Square, according to the pastor. The ministry intended to move into the Square years ago, but is pleased to be moving in this September. “We had signed the lease here over two and a half years ago, and we went through issues with planning and zoning and different things of that nature, but God’s timing is perfect timing. When we wanted to move in, we really weren’t spiritually ready to move in,” Barber said. With his dream of moving the ministry into its own building so nearly fulfilled, Barber has started createing new dreams to achieve once Dominion is an official part of St. Mary’s Square. “Our hopes for the future, as a church, well number one, we want to buy the whole shopping center. And the reason we want to buy the whole shopping center is because I would help to employ the people on the inside, help them own their own
businesses. Then when people come in and need jobs, our owners will own these spots and they can then employ people that come to the church and need jobs. A person can come here to have a spiritual need and God can cure them of cancer, but if they’re homeless, they’re still homeless. We want to help them spiritually and naturally, with employment and life skills. We also have a career [starter] at the Douglas Center as well, where folks come and need their résumés done and stuff like that, We have a department that we send them to. That’s a big thing, helping out the natural need career wise. I’m a visionary, you can have a spiritual vision, but you also have to have a natural vision, like going to college,” Barber said. He hopes to purchase the center within the next 10 years. With a unique love for people and a powerful sense of determination, it’s no wonder that Barber’s ambitions have led to success. His work as the pastor of Dominion has not only spread light across Southern Maryland, but has even branched out into other states, he said. “We’ll be going to start a ministry in Dallas, we’re going to Dallas next year. Atlanta will also be a ministry as well. We’re not just going to be a local dominion, it’s going to be a national dominion.” While the expansion of Dominion Apostolic Ministries is very important to Barber, his main focus is the completion of the new church. The new building will be unique, he said, and
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will stand out amongst other churches in the area. “We’re a church without walls. In other words, we had church out here in the whole parking lot [last Wednesday]. It was crazy, there were people coming out of the grocery store joining us, coming out of Peebles, people came out of the shops— I believe we shouldn’t just keep it inside these four walls. Sometimes on Sundays you’ll see us outside because that’s where everyone is and that’s something that we really love to do. It’s something we do at least two or three times a year,” Barber said, “I don’t want to be just an ordinary church. We’re in the 21st century, it’s 2014, I’m very big on catching up with the times. We’re doing things new and fresh,” Barber said. The upcoming location will heavily involve media, Barber stated, and will include flat screen televisions, projectors, and a series of stage lights. He also intends to advertise church events, such as concerts, through commercials. Barber believes his habit for dreaming is a large part of the church’s success and for the steady growth of its congregation. “I’m a big dreamer, I believe if I can find a dream, there’s nothing that I can’t think that He can’t do. So dream big, dream big!” Barber said. One of the churches biggest achievements, resulting from the dreams of many, was War Cry in 2013. “As a church community [our biggest accomplishment was] War Cry…We got all the churches together, we marched from the Square to Great Mills, we had a live concert, it was really crazy. About a thousand people came up in the parking lot and we fed folks. We couldn’t do it this year because we’re building, but out of everything, War Cry has been the biggest public accomplishment. The other biggest accomplishment is seeing the lives that we changed. That’s the main thing, a lot of folks come in with drug problems, off the streets, and their lives are crazy. The best thing is seeing all the changes they experience in our community,” Barber said. Barber is very excited to move locations and credits Dominion’s parishioners for the rapid completion of the new building. “This building, I don’t have the skills to do any of this, and God sent the people in that 200 [people in the congregation] to have the ability to do it. It’s pretty cool how it worked out because I have no handy-man skills, I’m a computer person, but He said—all the folks you see here— He said, ‘I’ll send them to the ministry,’ and now you’ve seen all this come to pass,” Barber said. Southern Maryland residents are invited to the new church’s grand opening on Sept. 21. “We will be have a police escort from Good Samaritan Church to St. Mary’s Square for our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and service,” said Corey Dyson, a member of Dominion Apostolic Ministries. With an expanding congregation and a mind filled with hope for the future, Barber wants everyone to know that Dominion Apostolic Ministries will always be there when you need it, and most importantly: never stop dreaming. For more information about Dominion Apostolic Ministries, call 301-905-7757 or visit www.dominionapostolic.com. news@countytimes.net
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Hundreds of volunteers turned out for the 2014 St. Mary’s County Day of Caring. 2014 Day of Caring project locations included Greenwell State Park, St. Mary’s Caring, the Three Oaks Center, Pastoral Counseling Center, Bay Community Support Services, Learning Disabilities Association and Pathways. During the kickoff breakfast, volunteers were introduced to the new United Way Honorary Chairperson Admiral Timothy Heely (Retired). The Day of Caring also marked the beginning of the annual. According to United Way Executive Director Jennifer Hollingsworth, money from the fundraising campaign goes to community-oriented project and programs.
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Bail Denied to Home Invasion Suspects
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer County District Court Judge Christy Holt Chesser denied bail to three people accused of breaking into a Town Creek home and holding at gun point an elderly woman and her care giver during a burglary Sept. 4. Jessica Johnson, 24, of Mechanicsville, Johnny B. Young, 27, and William J. Gross, 60, of Newburg have each been charged with firstdegree burglary, armed robbery, unlawful detention, first-and-second-degree assault and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony as well as theft. According to charging documents filed by local detectives with the sheriff’s office the in-
vestigation began with the discovery that Johnson, who had worked at the victim’s home for a home care agency, had been terminated for “having unauthorized visits to client’s homes, along with property missing from these clients’ homes during her presence.” Local detectives tracked her back to a motel in La Plata where she was residing with Young. Both admitted they had taken part in the crime, according to charging documents, and told police that Gross had been the “master mind and instigator” of the crime and had driven the three of them to the home and used the firearm during the crime. Gross, when interviewed, denied taking part in the crime. A later search and seizure operation at his residence turned up a small caliber
rifle modified to handgun size and several rolls of duct tape, according to police. His wife, police said, saw Gross return on the morning of the crime between 4 and 5 a.m. with a cloth sack. Johnson and Young told police that Gross had planned to keep the stolen items for sale later and to destroy all of the clothing they had worn during the home invasion. The victim in the case, a 95-year-old woman, told police that rolls of quarters, silver items and her medical alert bracelet had been stolen during the home invasion, valued between $100 and $1,000.
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Father In Infant Death Out Of Detention By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The father of a 17-month-old boy who died after he left the child in a hot car on Patuxent River Naval Air Station last week is back in his Leonardtown home after being released from federal detention following charges of involuntary manslaughter. John Junek, 40, who works at an engineering program on base, must still
report to federal authorities regarding his status and whereabouts as a condition of his release, said his attorney Robert Bonsib. Bonsib declined to release any details of his client’s recollection of the events that led up to his son’s death Sept. 3. Bonsib said the death of the boy was a “tragic accident.” The criminal complaint against Junek showed he had dropped his 4-year-old son off at pre-school that morning before go-
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Pair Charged With Assault In Wal-Mart Theft Scheme By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Police have charged two men with assault and theft stemming from an incident at the California Wal-Mart store in which the defendants were accused of driving off with stolen merchandise and dragging a witness who was trying to stop them from the vehicle. Michael Issiah Harrison was charged with second-degree assault and theft but the driver of the vehicle Ian David Bradford remains incarcerated at the county adult detention center on charges of first-andsecond-degree-assault as well as theft, theft scheme and drug paraphernalia possession. According to charging documents filed against Bradford, Wal-Mart employees told police that Harrison had just run from the store down Three Notch Trail with a bag full of stolen items. The two witnesses who were chasing Harrison, Sean Michael Hennessy and James Daniel Seifert, lost track of him on the trail, but Hennessy found him again at the Jiffy Lube parking lot and confronted
Harrison. Harrison allegedly struck Hennessy several times and tried to push him away, but Hennessy was halfway in Bradford’s vehicle, a Hyunday Elantra, when Bradford is alleged to have driven off. “Hennessy was partially dragged by the vehicle until he was able to get his footing and hold onto the vehicle while it exited the parking lot of Jiffy Lube and traveled south on Three Notch Road,” wrote Dep. Patrick Bowen in court papers. Hennessy was eventually able to get in the car and take control of it; police arrived and placed Bradford under arrest; Harrison had fled the area with the stolen items, police said. The pair have been indentified by police as suspects in a string of thefts from WalMart, according to charging documents. When police searched Bradford’s car they found hypodermic needles and burnt spoons; Bradford told police they were used to inject cocaine, charging documents stated. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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College of Southern Maryland Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Program Coordinator, Assistant Professor Tiffany Gill, second from left, is doused with ice water from a large graduated cylinder by CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried, as Health Sciences Chair Dr. Laura Polk, left, reacts with laughter. Next up for the ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ was Leonardtown Campus Nursing Professor Robin Young who prepares for a chilly bath from Health Sciences Division Advisor Jackie Koerbel as part of a ‘wave’ that included 18 faculty, staff, nursing students and alum, as well as family and friends of 30-year CSM nursing professor Sue Behmke. Behmke was diagnosed with ALS in 2013. “It means a lot to me that people are willing to throw a bucket of ice water on themselves. I think that anything that brings notoriety to the disease is important,” said Behmke. To participate in the ALS challenge through the CSM Foundation for Behmke, visit https://foundation.csmd.edu/als. For photos of the Health Sciences Division Ice Bucket Challenge in honor of Professor Sue Behmke, visit http://csmphoto.zenfolio.com/suebehmkealschallenge. For a video story link, visit http://youtu.be/U18FfDD0sqU.
St. Mary’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Gets High Marks on State Survey The St. Mary’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has received high marks from the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC), a Maryland agency that tracks the quality of care in the state’s nursing facilities. According to the 2014 Maryland Nursing Facility Family Survey, St. Mary’s was the best in the state with 100% of family members and responsible parties surveyed saying they’d recommend the Center to those seeking quality care. The survey is conducted annually by the Maryland Health Care Commission to measure the experience and satisfaction of family members and other designated responsible parties of residents in Maryland’s nursing homes. This year 221 nursing facilities were included in the survey. “We’ve always done well on the survey because we provide a nurturing and compassionate home-like environment to our residents”, explained Annette Hodges, Administrator of the St. Mary’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. “The community has always known the quality care we offer so it’s nice to receive this recognition,” said Hodges. When participants were asked a series of questions regarding the quality
of personal care, St. Mary’s was among the very best nursing homes in Maryland. St. Mary’s stood out for ensuring the rights and autonomy of residents in addition to treating residents with courtesy and respect. Respondents reported that the residents as well as the facility looked and smelled clean. St. Mary’s was among the best in the state regarding the way nurses and nursing aides provided care and handled situations. These are crucially important factors in the world of nursing care. Although St. Mary’s exceeded the average marks of nursing centers in Southern Maryland and centers across the state regarding the quality of staff, care, resident rights, and the physical aspects of the nursing center, its lowest marks in these categories reflected the physical aspects of the Center. Hodges says she expects those numbers to climb after the recent opening of the Center’s state-of-the art Rehabilitation Gym and Rehab Unit, equipped with private rooms for short-term rehab stays. In fact, St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Inc. recently changed its name to St. Mary’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center to reflect the upgrades and its focus on rehabilitative services and Respite Care.
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Business The 12th Annual Riverside WineFest at Sotterley October 4 & 5 - Noon Until 6 p.m. Both Days The 12th Annual Riverside WineFest at Sotterley is coming up on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4 and 5, 2014, celebrating the very best of over 20 Maryland wineries in the breathtaking setting of this National Historic Landmark! Combining fun and education, guests come to the place where wine flows freely, live music is jamming, kids enjoy their own play area, engaging demonstrations entertain and educate, artists are selling their exquisite creations, food is scrumptious, and the 1703 Plantation House Mini Tours and the Colonial Revival Garden Tours are FREE.
This year’s fantastic live music line-up: Saturday: The Justin Myles Experience and GrooveSpan! Sunday: Hydra FX and The John Luskey Band! Stop by the Warehouse to see the creations by the artisans from Fuzzy Farmer. In the historic Barn, artists from The Color & Light Society will be creating, displaying, and selling their treasures. As an added bonus, Southern Maryland Radio celebs T-Bone & Heather of Star 98.3 FM will be here on Saturday.
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Sunday, September 14, 2014, Noon to 4:30 pm Family event--admission and parking (in designated areas) are free. Moon bounce, face painting, and art activity for the kids. Classic car show and free entertainment by Unfinished Business (12:00 noon) and GeeZer (2:30 pm). Samples of restaurant specialties will be available for purchase. Chance to win gift certificates from area restaurants and caterers. Drawings to be held all day at the event. For more information email info@smcchamber.com, call 301-737-3001, or visit our website: http://smcchamber.com.
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Businesses Sought for County Visitor Guide If your business is tourism or hospitality-related, you are eligible for a listing in the Official St. Mary’s County 2015 Destination Guide produced and widely distributed by the St. Mary’s County Division of Tourism. There is no cost associated with the listing. Eligible businesses include restaurants, shops, galleries, studios, wineries, agri-tourism sites, farm markets, sports & recreation venues, museums, attractions, transportation providers, outfitters, marinas, charter boats, hotels, campgrounds, bed & breakfasts, or vacation rentals in St. Mary’s County. To find out how your business can participate, please contact Andrew Ponti, Tourism Coordinator, at Andrew. ponti@stmarysmd.com, or by downloading the required form at www.stmarysmd.com/ded (Click “News” for form).
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Board of Education Finances, Martirano’s Pay Targeted By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Support is growing in county government to examine more in depth the finances of the Board of Education, especially the compensation and leave that the county will have to pay out for Schools Superintendent Michael J. Martirano who is leaving this week to head West Virginia’s public schools. Commissioner Todd Morgan broached the subject at Tuesday’s meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. Morgan, who has been the harshest critic of the school system and the way it spends its money, said the public had a right to know just how much Martirano had been paid for fiscal 2014 and how much he had been paid up through current fiscal 2015. That included how much leave and vacation time he had accrued that could be cashed out, Morgan said, which had been a key concern in private conversations of county elected leaders for weeks since Martirano’s announcement he would end his nearly 10 years of service to St. Mary’s County. Morgan said he wanted to know what Martirano’s pay and benefits were by next week’s commissioners meeting and he also gained some support in pushing for a forensic audit of the Board of Education’s finances. Morgan made his comments referencing the recent school board decision to hire a lawyer at $300 an hour to investigate the leak of information to local newspapers even though the school board had a $6.5 million deficit in 2014 they had to scramble to overcome. “I am very concerned about this $300 an hour, we still have to reconcile the fiscal 2014 numbers,” Morgan said. “When he [Martirano] leaves here on Friday what is that
Commissioner Todd Morgan
Photos by Frank Marquart Few attended the public portion of a farewell event for Schools Superintendent Michael J. Martirano at the James A. Forrest Technology Center in Leonardtown Tuesday.
amount that tax payers have to put forward?” “Let’s tell citizens what that number is.” Commissioner Cindy Jones threw her support behind the release of executive pay figures. “I support the kind of accountability Commissioner Morgan is talking about,” she said. “I think it’s time for a clean sweep.” Morgan said in a later interview that trying to get information from the administration on Moakley Street was difficult even though it was public information and there were still lingering questions about how the school board got into its deficit crunch and how it spent its money. “You can ask questions but nothing ever gets answered,” Morgan said, adding that the newly appointed Interim Superintendent Scott Smith should get a fresh start. “We have to find out where the real state of the Board of Education is financially,” Morgan said. “He has a right to a clean slate.” Board of Education member Marilyn Crosby said she had just those problems in asking for Martirano’s contract and for his annual and sick leave balances. She said that she has only been able to get one copy of his contract after asking for it for years and that just this
year when she asked for Martirano’s leave balance she was rebuffed. “I never got it,” Crosby said. She said she supported Morgan in his requests and has long supported the idea of a forensic audit. “We need it,” Crosby said. “I’ve heard about irregularities in the budget over the years and a forensic audit would help clear up those problems.” Later Tuesday evening Martirano and school board members held a going away open house at the James A. Forrest Technology Center in Leonardtown that Board Chair Salvatore Raspa said had been paid for by donations from the public. The list of those donors would later be made public as would the executive pay and cashed out leave due to Martirano. “They’ll be released and it’ll be soon,” Raspa said, adding he had not been told of Morgan’s call for a forensic audit. “The regular audit is going on and I don’t understand what that means,” Raspa said. “That [the fiscal 2014 reconciliation] has all been done, they have that.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Over 30 Women’s Softball League
Yea, Hath God Said
In ages past, within the garden of Eden, our first ancestors were inquired of by the most subtle beast of the field among God’s creation, the serpent. Then, an obviously non-threatening creature, yet, one wholly overtaken of the Devil, he appealed unto Eve with his purposely perplexing inquiry, “Yeah, hath God said.” Her reaction, and that of her husband, Adam, was the first recorded incident revealing how things go awry when one does not know what he or she believes nor why. An eon later, we’re yet reaping what they sowed. On 3 Sept, during a formal ceremony, our Secretary of State, John Kerry, disclosed, what he believes to be the translated mind of Christ regarding Global Warming/Climate Change. Reportedly, he exclaimed, “it was the United States’ Biblical responsibility to confront Climate Change, including to protect vulnerable Muslim majority countries”. Kerry then added, “Scripture, in particular the book of Genesis, make clear it is our duty to protect the planet and we should look at Muslim countries with a sense of stewardship of Earth; adding, that responsibility comes from God.” He offered no substantiating passages from the Holy Bible. Much learning hath made this man mad as he knoweth not of what he speaketh. There is no edict in God’s Word warning man to be cognizant of and/or strive to avoid catastrophic man-made Global Warming. And you can bet the farm there is no such reference regarding America being charged by the Ancient of Days with stewardship of Earth’s Muslim countries. Now, our former Sec State, Hillary Clinton, has embarked on this new religious quest. What religious quest, you might ask, why the man-made religion of Mother Earth worship. Today, most Democrat politicians are now accentuating their stale, ‘I believe in God’ head nod faith with the new-day theology ascribed of The First Confused Church of Mother Earth Worshipping Fools. The sincerity of Mother Earth worshippers is unquestionable. By golly, they mean well and they’ll spend your tax dollars to prove it. They’ll stifle the Keystone Pipeline and natural gas and oil extraction on our own public real estate while consigning clean coal technology to eternal damnation. However, Democrat politicos don’t impress God with their efforts and prose in rescuing the Earth, which is the Lord’s. With but a scant familiarity of his Word, they’d have to acknowledge the simplicity of weather, aberrant or otherwise, being entirely an act of God. Weather operates without measure under the Lord’s authority, either within his perfect will or his permissive will. Perhaps the most elementary example of such can be found in Matthew 8:23-27. If one believes the Genesis 1-1 creation account, one can reasonably conclude our creator God can and will sustain Heaven and Earth till such time as he determines otherwise. After all, the Earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof and God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise - 1 Corinthians 10:26 & 1 Corinthians 1:27. When solemnly addressing Global Warming and select societal issues, Democrat politicians excel at cleverly swaying the undiscerning among us. And, as so referenced, with aggressive quasi intellect and colorful meandering they’ll keenly blather “scripture” for special effect emphasis whenever convenient. However, with their ingrained rejection of precept upon precept, line upon line, here a little, there a little, they do not rightly divide the word of truth. Their egotistical party leaders summarily display personal religiosity with great aplomb knowing vast numbers of Americans receive their words as gospel. When in reality, they are bereft of sound Biblical doctrine. There is undoubtedly no Biblical support for abortion regardless of any possible torturous twisting of the Word. And non atheist Democrat politicos know God is the giver of all life. Nevertheless, one can’t seriously engage their leadership on abortion lest they change the subject, vacate or resort to their fabricated charge of a war on women. Christ cannot be found in man’s pro-choice agenda as he loves all the little ones yet in their momma’s womb. Conversely, with taxpayer dollars, liberals proudly tout their platform’s pro-choice agenda. Similarly, fearing liberal media, non conservative Republicans may prefer to avoid the matter. And if pressed, they may opt to shuffle and mumble Supreme Court legalese to avoid taking a public stand for those yet being securely carried, while awaiting God’s predetermined time of birth. Further, Democrat leadership undermines traditional marriage. Nevertheless, Biblically defined marriage is the unbroken union of man and woman before God, resembling that of Christ and his church. Yet, overwhelmingly, Democrat politicians and others purport to know more than he. Void of reverence and fear of the Almighty, they willfully promote man-devised homosexual marriage, thus wantonly provoking his justice. And using spiritually smooth sounding terms, liberal politicos will casually attempt to justify their insolence. However, one need not be fooled by their craftiness and ignorance of his Word. When one truly relies upon the Lord and his Word, one will not be perplexed nor deceived with anyone’s claim that ‘scripture’ says this or that. Mr Secretary, to wipe-out ISIS, among numerous other terrorist groups, there’s more than ample arduous work before you and Democrat leadership. Respectfully, God has not called you to preach. Relinquish your pious pseudo- ministry. Give up Global Warming/Climate Change dung and focus wholly on the real world onslaught of man-made Global Terrorism. Set your face like a flint to protect American lives and those of freedom loving people everywhere, i.e., Israel. Chester Seaborn Mechanicsville, Md.
The Over 30 Women’s Softball League has ended another season. The league was started back in 1983 for women who wanted to play in a fun league devoting only one day a week to play which is Monday. This is and always has been an alternative to the regular Women’s League which allows older women especially mothers raising a family to play ball and still be able to perform all the other tasks working mothers have to do. Our league does not keep a record of wins and losses nor do we have playoff games to determine a champion. What we do have is an end of the year tournament where all the teams get together, play ball and socialize. This has been the tradition since the forming of the league. In past years we had everything from live bands to karaoke and extra games with other leagues. No matter how much time or organization was put into it, the emphasis at the end of the year tournament was and still is, donating to a charity.
That’s what makes me proud of being in this Over 30 Women’s Softball League. I love to play ball and look forward to it every spring. It gives me great satisfaction knowing at season’s end our league will be giving money to a charity. We do this mostly by players putting up money from their own pockets and a 50/50 raffle the day of the one day tournament. In years past we have donated to Hospice, The Friendly Fund, and this year Hits 4 Heroes with a total this year of $ 846. Even though we do not go all out like we used to, our hearts are still in the right place. Hits 4 Heroes is a local charity that we embraced because of what the Veterans have done for us with their sacrifices. In closing I want to say keep up the good work ladies and I’ll see you next year! A 31 year “Over 30 Women’s League” Softball Player Debbie Russell Mechanicsville, Md.
Annual Smeco Board Election I’m responding to the editorial written by Mr. Mike Thompson, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014. Does Mr. Mike Thompson want to work with the other Board of Directors of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) or make them weak? It does not appear that he does or is willing to work as a board member. Mr. Thompson has run several times for the position of Board Director to represent St. Mary’s County but has failed in his campaigns. As he preciously did, he prefers to slander the current board members and print a very distasteful and dishonest article of the SMECO Board of Directors. He wishes to be elected to the SMECO Board of Directors, whom works very well for the community, but he slams the current board with half-truths. The SMECO Board fills vacancies by interviewing interested parties of which Mr. Thompson has interviewed, but not selected. If I elect a person to fill a board position that I hold interest, I want that person to be willing to work with current directors and personnel of which Mr. Thompson is displaying he is not able to do. Arguing and not getting anything accomplished is what we currently have working in Washington DC “our government,” is that we really want for our SMECO Board of Directors that make decisions on the type of power we receive, the cost of such power and how our electric personnel support the
community. The current Board of Directors has been able to get along with each other, “Keep the Power On” within the community and most importantly, work as a team. This is the type of board I want supporting me and my community. St. Mary’s County is looking to elect two members to the current Board. Two of these members are current board members doing an exceptional job (Mr. Douglas Frederick and Mr. Joe Stone), Mr. Thompson is a contender running for election. As previously stated, these two men have been doing an excellent job for our community and I think we should keep them in office. If you do not want what we currently have in Washington, consistent arguing and nothing being accomplished, please vote for Mr. Douglas Frederick and Joseph Stone, they are consistent, loyal directors, experienced in the working of an electrical coop and are there for you when your power is out. These two men are honest and you can trust what they say. Messer’s Frederick and Stone do not send slanderous and inaccurate letters, they work as a team with the other directors. Accurate information from loyal, capable, reliable, trustworthy and above board persons is what Southern Maryland need working for them. Say NO to distasteful politics in Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative. Mary David, Mechanicsville, Md.
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My Vote is for Dan Slade
I would like to take this opportunity to address my fellow Republican voters in District 29-A. For 28 years we have been represented in Annapolis by Delegate Johnny Wood, a Democrat, whom I have supported. I vote for the person, not the party. Johnny has always been able to keep to the interests of St. Mary’s County above the partisan politics in Annapolis, and his retirement brings us a great opportunity to elect someone who will represent us with the same spirit of pride and love for our county. His name is Dan Slade. Dan was born, raised, and educated here in St. Mary’s County. He chose to do business here and knows what it takes to provide a living wage for his employees, while dealing with the ever-increasing tax and insur-
ance burdens that come with the territory. His experience as an attorney will help him navigate the legislative labyrinth that come down to us from Annapolis, especially environmental laws that greatly affect every farmer, waterman, and builder. Dan will be in Annapolis with St. Mary’s County running through his veins. As a delegate, Dan will oppose new taxes and will work to bring business into our county. His goal is to make St. Mary’s County a place where we all will want to work, live, and retire. This November, I will vote for the most qualified person for every spot on the ballot. For delegate in District 29-A, my vote is for Dan Slade. Keith Hammett Leonardtown, Md.
Right-Wing Ravings I usually get a chuckle when occasionally reading Joe Wible’s right-wing ravings, but he appears to have lost it completely when he attempted to criticize Bob Schaller’s efforts to become one of our County Commissioners by repeating the endless Republican diatribes against national Democrats and President Obama in last week’s papers. What do foreign policy, the XL Pipeline, Benghazi and abortion have to do with a County election? We need to be talking about education, jobs, land use policy and local transportation in a local election. Apparently Mr. Wible has not bothered to read anything about the local issues so he has copied the standard criticisms from the national Republican playbook that they seem to use for everything when discussing any Democrat for any office. Bob Schaller has no aspirations for office other being a County Commissioner. Anyone who talks to him or hears him speak will be impressed by the love and dedication he has for St. Mary’s and will realize that his only long-term political goal is to make St. Mary’s County a better place to live. I urge voters to find out what all our local candidates are saying about local issues and not make decisions based on purely political affiliation. Though a lot of us are fed up with the national government, individuals who care can still make a difference in local government. Robin Guyther Leonardtown, Md.
Attention Teachers, Parents, And Taxpayers Mike Hewitt served on the first elected St. Mary's Co. School Board, and was there when the School Board did a good job. Many can see that the School Board of late has a lot of room for improvement. Mismanagement resulted in a $6.5 Million cost over run, and the School Board has not set the right priorities. It seems that the present Board wants more, more, more money without accountability and transparency. The County Commissioners must have some say on how the School Board spends the tax payers' money. As your Country Commissioner, Mike Hewitt would insist upon accountability and transparency and he would have the students and rank and file teachers as first priority, fair pay for the teachers. He would insist that the Board of Education look for ways to cut overhead, consolidate programs and positions, eliminate low priority programs, and reduce highly paid administrators and assistants through attrition. And this latest "witch hunt" where the School Board is paying a lawyer $300 per hour to track down a nebulous personnel data leak is a blatant waste of money that could better be used to support the teachers in the class room.The School Unions have endorsed Bob Schaller, but School Unions are part of the problem. A vote for Mike Hewitt is a vote for a better St. Mary's County School System for all teachers, parents, students, and tax payers. Joe Wible Sr Leonardtown
Let Us Stick To Facts I recently read something that was critical of Bob Schaller, candidate for St. Mary's County Commissioner; criticizing his statement that he is a "proud Catholic Democrat." The writer begins stating criticisms of the Democrat Party and President Obama. First, there is a significant difference between the parties on the state and federal level and the parties on the local level. When I offer criticism of the Democrat party it is usually regarding the state level agenda. I have much respect for several Democrats in Calvert County and St. Mary's County. Second, just as I am proud to be a Republican, it does not mean I agree totally with every Republican stance nor does it mean I support every Republican candidate. I am sure Mr. Schaller has his individual reasons for his party affiliation and we should not judge him based on what our President is doing. Third, obviously the writer knows very little about the man that Bob Schaller is. I do not care what party he is affiliated with; I know the great man that
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he is and so he has my full support. If I could vote for him, he would certainly have my vote. I have spoken with him on several occasions and have attended several meetings he participated in that dealt with local issues in St. Mary's County relating to local small businesses. Those businesses had no greater advocate than Mr. Schaller. Always smiling, his sincerity and pleasant personality is contagious and one cannot help but like the man. He is more than qualified; he has more than proven his commitment and dedication to St. Mary's County; and he will most certainly put people first. Bob Schaller will be good for St. Mary's County. So if we are going to be critical of any candidate, please, let us stick to facts and refrain from judging a candidate based on what their party is or isn't doing. Thank you. Preston Pratt Lusby, Md.
Basketball 4 L.Y.F.E. This past Thursday Basketball 4 L.Y.F.E. (Love, Youth, Family and Education), a family, teen and youth organization, held its 6th Annual Night of Honor, awards banquet to honor the volunteers, teens, and youth involved in our programs. This year the event was held at the Elks Lodge in California, Md. The event was attended by over 100 people associated with Basketball 4 L.Y.F.E. along with community Leaders, State Delegate John Bohanan, County Commissioner Jack Russell, Alonzo Gaskin, Darlene Johnson and Great Mills High School Principal Jake Hiebel. The banquet was held to highlight the year in which we served over 700 youth, teens, and families. The banquet was also an opportunity to give "the talk" to our youth about the tragedy in Ferguson, MO and how they can make sure we do not have a similar incident in our community. Thanks to members of St. Mary's County Elks Lodge #2092 and the efforts of Mike Hewitt, for providing food, trophies, awards and music as we praise and thank members of the community for their help and support. I met Mike this past summer after an NAACP meeting at the Lexington Park Library. At the meeting several young men involved with Basketball 4 L.Y.F.E. stood up and spoke of the impact Basketball 4 L.Y.F.E. is having on their lives and how they improved in school and home while being involved with the program. Mike approached me and said he was impressed with our program and wanted to help. He started by donating personal funds to buy pizza for over 80 teens involved in our 3 Phase Mentoring After School Program. It didn't stop there. Several weeks later he called and said he'd written a grant request to the Elks National Foundation to fund our awards banquet and it had been approved. In the short time I've known Mike he has shown an interest in making sure Basketball 4 L.Y.F.E. continues its success and making people aware of the issues facing our youth. I brought some issues that were shared with me from our teens to Mike. Mike's response was give him a call and he will get involved…and he helped impact the lives of our youths/teens ever since. On the behalf of Basketball 4 L.Y.F.E., I want to thank Mike Hewitt again for supporting our youth and for helping us provide a night of elegances, fun, and entertainment for our community. This was the best banquet so far. Jeff Burrell Founder/CEO Basketball 4 L.Y.F.E.
No More ‘Cherry Pickin’ Here Fred Lothrop has come out of the closet to identify himself as a true card carrying Liberal. Ignorance has no bounds with these individuals who are placing our country at all kinds of risks. With the help of the two Maryland Senators, the Representative in the House and the total seventy three continuous years of our local Liberals in Annapolis, all Democrats, there is no way they can escape the responsibility for the mess our Country and our State is in today. Mr. Northrop has called out James Blass for nine “no facts or figures” which he goes on to illustrate in detail by identifying his specific sources, which are as follows and which include my specific identifications: www.Huffington Post.com; Launched in 2005 as a liberal/Left commentary outlet (their words not mine). http://moneymorning.com, cost of government shutdown. Mike Ward, publisher. Democrat. Mother is Civil Rights activist. Liberal programs against Conservatives and lots of other information. USNews.com (Center for Responsive Politics) gets their talking Points Totally
from Liberal think tanks. Go online at USNews to “Think Tank employees tend to support Democrats” by Danielle Kurtzelben. Read the whole article because it specifically identifies these think tanks and what the amounts are given to Dems and Reps. Costofwar.org. Suggest you go on line here because there is too much to cover here. Mostly female activists. Daily.kos, Totally Liberal points of views. CBPP Center on Budget Policies and Priorities. Totally Democrat coverage. WashingtonPost. com; What else needs to be said here? Gallup. com/poll. Go on line for the actual figures, because the actual change is so minimalist, we would be in deep depression otherwise. The Dow – The ignorance of Fred Lothrop really comes out here as it is more than apparent he knows little except what he is fed by his liberal others. Mr. Blass, I think you have been vindicated here and perhaps Fred will look elsewhere for his ‘cherry picking ‘. Mary Lou Rose Great Mills, Md.
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“Potomac Crowns Five First-Time Champions in Point Finale”
By Doug Watson Contributing Writer Late Models- York Haven Pa.’s Jason Covert, in his first season aboard his Cameron/Mann owned Rocket no.72, drove to four feature wins and the 2014 track championship. The title for Covert was his first track championship in 13 season’s where he was the 358 late Model champion at the Silver Spring (PA) speedway back in 2001. Covert would battle all season with eventual point runnerup and 2014 Winchester champion JT Spence, eventually taking the title by 16-points. Covert’s championship was also unique in the fact that Covert was the first-ever Late Model track champion from the state of Pennsylvania in the tracks 37-year history. Dale Hollidge was the only other multiple feature winner with two wins with single main event scores going to JT Spence, Stevie Long, Austin Hubbard (WoO) and Delaware’s Kenny Pettyjohn. The wins for Covert, Spence, Pettyjohn and Hubbard were all their respective first-ever Late Model wins at Potomac. Covert’s championship campaign was also the third straight Potomac title for car owners Pete Cameron and Roland Mann. Limited Late Models- The division this season was plagued with rain as the class only contested five events during the season. In one of the most dramatic finishes in recent history, Tyler Emory rose to the occasion to claim his first-ever track championship steering his family owned BRC Lazer no.46 during the final point race of the season. Emory trailed 2007 champion Derrick Quade by 8-points coming into the event and would pull-off the impossible as he came from deep in the pack (12th) to win the division’s feature last Friday night and the championship in the process. Quade saw his title hopes evaporate
as he retired from the event on lap-13, ending his night. Emory was the only multiple feature winner with two with solo wins going to Derrick Quade, Robbie Emory and 2013 champion Kyle Lear. Crate Late Models- Flying under the RUSH racing Series banner for 2014, the class found new life, but a familiar name as track champion. Ben Bowie drove his Rocket no.17 to three feature wins and would out-point another three-time winner in Jeff Pilkerton to take his first-career Crate title by 35-points. Overall it was Bowie’s fifth career Potomac championship as he won Hobby Stock titles in 2002-03 and also took back to back Limited Late Model crowns in 2011-12. Darren Henderson drove to two feature wins with Winchester RUSH champion Ralph Morgan Jr. and 2014 Bedford (PA) speedway Limited Late Model champion Rick Singleton each scoring one. Singleton’s win came in the RUSH touring series event a feat he would duplicate at Winchester during the same race weekend. Street Stocks- Troy Kassiris became a repeat champion in a class that regained some strength late in the season after seeing single digit car counts for m a majority of the early season events. Kassiris, who took his first division crown in 2011, wheeled his ARC built no.17 to two feature wins and would take the title by 288-points over Dale Reamy, who was oddly enough, not on hand for the final point race. Mike Latham lead the division with 7 feature wins, but missed a few early season events, costing him a shot at the title. 2013 champion Darren Alvey won four of the first nine races before selling his car and moving up to the Crate late Models. Single main event wins went to former class champion Barry Williams Sr., Chuck Bowie and Scotty Nelson. Hobby Stocks- Arguably the most competitive sup-
port class all season produced a first-time track champion in Jonathan Raley. At the controls of his family-owned no.92, Raley clicked for four feature wins and would eventually secure the crown on the final point night over Jamie Sutphin, who was the class point runner-up for the second consecutive season. Sutphin joined Raley as a four-time feature winner and was the only driver all season to post consecutive feature wins as he captured the final two point races of the season. Ed Pope Jr., who arrived mid-season won three times with Jerry Deason capturing two checkered flags. Billy Crouse would take one win on the season. U-Cars- Youthful second-year driver Megan Mann broke through to score her career-first Potomac feature win on May 31 and would add three more feature scores, including the point finale, to score the 2014 U-Car Championship. Mann, just 15 years young, made track history as she became the youngest driver ever to score a track title at Potomac. Megan joins her father Roland, 2005 Limited Late Model champion, as the only father/daughter combination to do the trick at the speedway. Just like his father in the Street Stock ranks, second year pilot Mikey Latham lead the class with six feature wins but lost out on a shot at the title as he missed a few early-season events. Corey Swaim claimed two feature wins with single event wins going to DJ Powell, 2013 champion Erica Bailey and David Rhodes. Strictly Stocks- Consistency was the name of the game for JJ Silvious as he drove to his first-career Potomac title without the aid of a feature win. Ed Pope Sr. lead in the way with four feature wins, upping his career total to 13, tops in the division. 2013 champion Ray Bucci took three main event wins with John Hardesty, Nabil Guffey and Greg Mattingly each scoring one.
Emory Takes Second Limited Late Model Main, Secures First-Career Track Title By Doug Watson Contributing Writer Budds Creek, MD- King George Virginia’s Tyler Emory drove an inspired race to collect his second win of the season in last Friday nights 20-lap Limited Late Model feature at Potomac Speedway. Emory’s win, the third of his Potomac career, earned the 21 year old speedster the 2014 division championship in the process. Jeff King and Brandon Long shared the front-row for the start of the event with Long assuming the race lead as the field raced off turn-two. As Long lead, 12th-starting Tyler Emory was on the move as he reached the runner-up spot by the ninth-circuit, setting his sights on Long. Emory and Long waged another epic Potomac battle that saw Emory get a run on Long as the duo came off the fourth-turn for the checkered flag with Emory nipping Long at the line to collect the win. “I can’t believe we were able to pull-off the win and championship here tonight.” Emory stated during his post-race interview. “ Being behind by 8-points coming in I knew we had to win the heat and finish in front Derrick (Quade) in the feature to get the championship, but to win the feature as well, this is amazing.” A well prepared track surface was key in Emory’s winning drive. “I knew we would be pretty good up top tonight and I just drove this thing as hard as I could and with the track as good as it was tonight we were able to move around when we needed to and beat Brandon to the finish line.” Billy Tucker was third, Jeff King took fourth with Kurt Zimmerman completing the top-five. Heats went to Emory and Long. Mike Latham scored his 7th win of 2014 in the 16-lap Street Stock feature. Latham, who started sixth, drove through the field to snare the race lead from Mike Franklin on lap-three and then drove off uncontested to collect his 37th career Po-
tomac feature win. Franklin hung on for second, Troy Kassiris was third, Barry Williams Sr. took fourth with Kyle Nelson rounding out the top-five. By just starting the feature, Troy Kassiris was crowned track champion, his second-career in the class, with his first coming back in 2011. Heats went to Franklin and Latham. Jamie Sutphin scored his second win in a row and fourth of the season in the 15-lap Hobby Stock main. Sutphin came for his 12th-starting spot to grab the race lead from Ed Pope Jr. and would then have to with stand a furious late-race rush from Pope to preserve the win. With his third place feature finish, Jonathan Raley was crowned track champion for the first-time in his career. Greg Morgan came home fourth with Ryan Clement filling the front-five. Heats went to Sutphin and Tommy Wagner Jr. Megan Mann wired the field as she scored her fourth win of the season in the 15-lap U-Car feature and the 2014 track championship. Mann’s title made her the youngest track champion in speedway history at just 15 years old and the first father/daughter combo to win titles at the track as her father, Roland, was a Limited Late Model champion back in 2005. Mann started on the pole and grabbed the race lead on laptwo and would then lead the distance to take the win by a halftrack over Mikey Latham. Corey Swaim was third, Sam Raley fourth with Cori French completing the top-five. Ed Pope Sr. drove to his fourth win of the season in the nightcap 15-lap Strictly Stock feature. Pope, who lined-up fourth for the start, took the lead on lap-one and would never look back as he would score the convincing win over Ray Bucci. John Hardesty was third, JJ Silvious took fourth with Paul Jones rounding out the top-five. With his fourth place finish, JJ Silvious was crowned the 2014 track champion, his first-career Potomac title.
Limited Late Model feature finish 1. Tyler Emory 2. Brandon Long 3. Billy Tucker 4. Jeff King 5. Kurt Zimmerman 6. Rich Marks 7. Marty Hanbury 8. Derrick Quade 9. Billy Hill 10. Billy Hubbard 11. Matt Tarbox 12. Frankie Latham 13. James Sparks Street Stock feature finish 1. Mike Latham 2. Mike Franklin 3. Troy Kassiris 4. Barry Williams Sr. 5. Kyle Nelson 6. Mike Raleigh 7. Jerry Deason 8. Mike Hanbury 9. Brian Swigger 10. Scotty Nelson 11. Johnny Oliver 12. Walt Homberg Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Jamie Sutphin 2. Ed Pope Jr. 3. Jonathan Raley 4. Greg Morgan 5. Ryan Clement 6. Billy Crouse 7. Will Nelson 8. John Burch 9. Matt Stewart 10. Buddy Dunagan 11. Tommy Wagner Jr. 12. Kenny Sutphin 13. Raymond Reed 14. Jordan Pilkerton 15. JT Linkous 16. John Weyrich 17. Travis Laroque 18. Jerry Deason 19. Robbie Kramer Jr. 20. Korey Downs U-Car feature finish 1. Megan Mann 2. Mike Latham 3. Corey Swaim 4. Sam Raley 5. Cori French 6. Jeremy Pilkerton 7. John Molesberry 8. DJ Powell 9. Jamie Marks 10. Savannah Windsor Strictly Stock feature finish 1. Ed Pope Sr. 2. Ray Bucci 3. John Hardesty 4. JJ Silvious 5. Paul Jones 6. Johnny Hardesty 7. Jimmy Suite 8. Chris Maxey 9. Nabil Guffey 10. Shawn Smith 11. Drew Payne 12. Greg Mattingly
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Sports Week 1 Football Scores
Leonardtown 19 McDonough 36 DeMatha 21 St. Mary’s Ryken 12 Calvert 7 Great Mills 13 Thomas Stone 27 Chopticon 30
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Brenda Delorise Barnes, 62
James Gregory “Greg” Curry, Jr., 65, of Leonardtown, Md. passed away on Sept. 1 at his residence. Born Oct. 7, 1948 in Leonardtown, Md. he was the son of the late Mabel Ann Tippett Curry and James Gregory Curry, Sr. He was the loving husband of Mary Josephine Jameson-Curry, whom he married on June 24, 1972 in St. Mary’s Bryantown church. Greg is survived by his daughter Crissy (Joe) Stamey of Erwin, Tenn., granddaughter, Jessie Stamey of Erwin, Tenn., like a son Johnny Curry, of Leonardtown, Md., brother, Moochie Curry of Farmville, Va. and like a brother Joey Knott of Leonardtown, Md. In addition to his parents Greg was preceded in death by his brothers, Tommy St. Clair, James Curry and twin brother Joe Curry. Greg was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, he graduated from Chopticon High School in 1969, he was a Lawn Technician his company was called Greg & Daughter Handywork, Greg enjoyed hunting and collecting antiques. The family received friends on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 3. to 4 p.m. in the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md., where a Memorial Service was held at 4 p.m. with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 50, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
Brenda Delorise Barnes, 62, of Mechanicsville, Md., passed away on Sept. 1 at Genesis Nursing Home, LaPlata, Md. She was born on April 14, 1952 in Leonardtown, Md. to the late Frances L. Carroll and the late Thomas Barnes. Brenda received her education in the St. Mary’s County Public School system; a graduate of Great Mills High School «Class of 1972». Throughout the years, Brenda has been gainfully employed for several businesses, to include the commissary on base, Navy Exchange, Evans Seafood, Big Lots, Two Spot and the Horse Shoe Club. In 1977, she met the love of her life, Ray Barnes, at the Horse Shoe Club. They later married on April 30, 1982. Brenda’s hobbies and interests included sight-seeing, which she loved to do, watching Family Feud, Wrestling, the soaps and visiting different churches. Brenda had a great sense of humor. She would always ask for Ray’s opinion and then she would say, “You can’t tell him nothing; he thinks he knows everything.” However, in the long run, Brenda “knew it all.” Brenda also had a fascination or “a thing” about her and Ray dressing alike as a couple. If he did not agree with what she had decided, it was on. It was her way or the highway. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frances L. Carroll and Thomas Barnes; brother, Joseph Carroll and grandmother,
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Mary Price and stepson, Ray Barnes, Jr. Brenda leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband, Ray Barnes; her stepfather, Gene Carroll; stepchildren, Angela Braxton, Marsha Bush and Marcus Bush; brothers, Wayne Carroll (Patricia), Gene Carroll, Jr. (Audrey), James Carroll (Vera), Michael Carroll and Patrick Carroll (Lavonne); sisters, Sylvia Rothwell, Valeria Pickeral, Geraldine Barnes, Denise Barnes and Selene Senn, brother-in-law, David Barnes, nieces, nephews and a host of extended family and friends. Family united with friends on Monday, Sept. 8, for visitation at 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, Md. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, Md.
Edward Windsor Healy, 77 Edward Windsor Healy, 77, of California, Md. passed away Sept. 2 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, Md., surrounded by his loving family. Born April 3, 1937, atop the old Hurry General Store in Clements, Md. he was the son of the late John Edward Healy and Agnes Emily Hurry Healy. Ed “Windsor” was a man of service. He loved his family, country and community. Ed left St. Mary’s County on October 1, 1954 to join the United States Air Force as the Korean Conflict was winding down. He served his country proudly as a Staff Sergeant, which included two tours in Vietnam. Following his honorable discharge from the Air Force, he joined the U. S. Army National Guard and also served as a member of the U.S. Naval Reserve. When asked, “What happened to the Marines and Coast Guard, “he would respond, haven’t had time yet.” Returning home in the late sixties, he became a member of the Leonardtown Police Force. In 1970 he joined the St. Mary’s County Sherriff’s Department, where he became one of the first K-9 handlers of the department. Ed and Blackie, his K-9 dog presented an imposing figure. In 1978 he joined the Department of Defense Federal Police Force stationed at NAS Patuxent River and served as Captain and Lieutenant until approximately 1985. After hanging up the badge he worked for two DOD contractor companies, one of which he was back wearing a badge. “Once a police officer always a police officer,” it was in his blood until the day he died. Ed raised eight children and loved each and every one dearly. He was a tough Dad. He wanted his children to be better than he and to succeed in life. His closest friend was his sister, Aggie. He was all Irish through and through. There was no thought of leaving the house on St. Patrick’s Day without proudly wearing green. In fact, he just didn’t understand why everyone wouldn’t wear green on St. Patty’s Day. In his after years, one of his fondest and satisfying adventures was that of serving the elderly and disabled through the St. Mary’s County Office on Aging, Meals on Wheels program. He cared deeply for his clients, and they for him. Their pets were happy to see him as he always had treats. He was our dreamer. This country is what it is because of dreamers. Ed was a
charter member of the FOP, a life member of the VFW and a member of American Legion Post 221. He was a man of service to his country and community. In addition to his beloved wife, Audrey Yvonne Farmer Healy; Ed is also survived by his children, Mary G. Peterson (Robert) of Leonardtown, Md., John E. Healy, III of California, Md.; Michael P. Healy of Golden Beach, Md.; Walter B. Johnson (Cindy) of Panama City, Fla.; Emory M. Johnson (Debbie) of Bushwood, Md.; Martha A. Lamb of Golden Beach, Md.; Robert “Andrew” Johnson (Flora) of Golden Beach, Md.; Kenneth R. Russell (Stacey) of Chesapeake, Va.; and Kyle P. Russell of Leonardtown, Md.; his sister, Mary Agnes Owens (Robert Lee) of St. Inigoes, Md.; 21 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his daughter, Mildred C. Carter. Family received friends for Ed’s Life Celebration on Monday, Sept. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Keith Woods on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, Md. 20653. Interment followed at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Great Mills, Md. Servings as pallbearers were John Healy, Michael Healy, Andrew Johnson, Emory Johnson, Walter Johnson and Kenny Russell. Honorary pallbearers were the brotherhood of police, whom he proudly dedicated many years of service with. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Adria Jean Joseph, 57 Adria Jean Joseph, 57, passed away Saturday, Sept. 6. She was born Feb. 11, 1957 in Washington, D.C. to the late Ski and Jean Musinski. She is predeceased by her three sisters, Mary Bond, JoAnne Musinski and Maria Musinski; and two brothers, Jim Musinski and John Musinski. With and infectious smile and a contagious zest for life, she inspired all who came in contact with her. Adria not only saw a light at the ends of the tunnel, she became that light for others. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael Joseph; a daughter, Suzanne Garrison and husband Dustin; two sisters, Lisa Musinski and Teri Weatherly and husband Matt; three brothers, Mike Musinski and wife Donna, Peter Musinski and wife Debi and Bill Musinski; and two grandchildren, Alexander and Annika Garrison. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel Friday, Sept. 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Sept. 13, at Church of the Resurrection, Portsmouth, Va. by the Rev. Gino Rossi. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the local chapter of Relay for Life/Suffolk/ Team Riverfront.
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Hollywood’s House Of Dance Sponsors “Thrill The World”
Participants Sought For Worldwide Dance Tribute to Michael Jackson’s Thriller Local dance center House of Dance seeks dancers of all skill levels for the annual international “Thrill the World” simulcast event. Scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m., the worldwide, zombie-themed dance is a tribute to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and is streamed live via the Internet. Rehearsals of a one-minute portion of the music video choreography begin on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Dancers of all experience levels are welcome. Zombie make-up and costumes are encouraged. Light refreshments will be served following the dance. Participation is free. In 2013, House of Dance was the only Southern Maryland dance studio to
take part and one of only two Maryland locations registered to participate. Thrill the World, Inc. has been raising money for local charities since 2006. According to the organization’s website, last year’s event attracted nearly 9,000 dancers from 21 countries. House of Dance is located at 24620 Three Notch Road. The newly renovated 6,000 sq. ft. facility is Southern Maryland’s only full-service dance center, offering a diverse and robust dance instruction curriculum for both adults and children. To register for Thrill the World, please contact the studio through their website www.thehouseofdance.org or via their Facebook page www.facebook.com/ thehouseofdance.org.
LIBRARY ITEMS Homeschooled families to learn about library resources Students who are homeschooled and their families can find out about the many resources and services the library has to offer at the Leonardtown branch on Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. It will also be an opportunity for homeschool families to meet and share ideas.
Story writing contest open to teens and adults Teens and adults have a chance to tell their stories by entering the What’s Your Story? writing contest sponsored by the public libraries in Southern Maryland as part of the One Maryland One Book (OMOB) statewide community read. Stories can be either fiction or nonfiction and are to be based on a theme in this year’s selected book, “The Distance Between Us” by Reyna Grande. The teen winner and the adult winner will each receive a $100 gift card and the first runner-up will receive a $25 gift card. All accepted stories will be published in a book. Entries must be submitted electronically by Oct. 17. Details are available on the library’s website. Basics of writing grant proposals offered Lexington Park branch will offer a free webinar especially geared for those new to proposal writing on Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. The webinar will cover how the pro-
posal fits into the grant seeking process, what to include in a standard proposal to a foundation, and tips for making the proposal stronger. Registration is required. Reception scheduled for September artist A reception will be held in the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery for local artist Dhyana Mackenzie from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 18. Her exhibit, “Journey to the Center of the Earth Paintings,” is on display through the end of the month and consists of digital imagery.
In Our Community
Call for Artists “Uplifting Designs” Bra Art Contest
The St. Mary’s County Arts Council invites artists to submit a decorated piece of "Bra Art" to the 2nd Annual Uplifting Designs Bra Art Contest to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The deadline for entries is Tuesday, September 30. All entries should be turned in to the Town of Leonardtown Office. The office is located at 41660 Courthouse Drive, The Proffit Building, Leonardtown MD, hours M-F 8:30 am – 4:30pm. The bras will be displayed in Leonardtown during "Pink Friday" from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on October 3rd. Come and vote with your donation for your favorite design. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Cancer Support Programs at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. There is no charge to enter the event. Entry forms and complete details are available at www.stmarysartscouncil.com. The bra contest is meant to be fun and whimsical while providing an important health message to the community. Bras should be selected and decorated in a manner that is tasteful; no inappropriate or offensive entries will be put on display for this program. For more information contact Nell Elder at 240-687-5418.
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September Month Long Food Pantry Abundant Life Christian Outreach Food Pantry, 46921 Shangri-La Dr. Lexington Park — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Abundant Life Christian Outreach ministries is proud to announce the opening of its food pantry. It is open to the public, with restrictions. A calendar of opening days is posted on our site at www.alcocenter. com/foodpantry. Sean Hennessey, Alice Revisioned College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata — Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Artist Sean Hennessey’s exhibit “Alice Revisioned” is a mixed-multimedia series based on “Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. “The approach adds a visceral reaction while also maintaining the dreamlike magic and wonder evident in the books. Exhibit open through Oct. 3. Free. For more information, contact bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts/HungerfordGallery.htm
Thursday, Sept. 11 Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons — 10:30 to 11 a.m. What Does the Fish Say? Free drop-in program for toddlers 18 months to three years and their caregivers. For more information, call 410-326-2042. Live Music Café des Artistes, 41655 Fenwick Street-On-theSquare, Leonardtown — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come enjoy the sound of Gretchen Richie’s Jazz Cabaret – The Songs of Nat King Cole. For more information, call 301-997-0500.
Friday, Sept. 12 On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick — 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. For more information, call 410-535-0291, 301-855-1862, or visit www.calvertlibrary.info.
Saturday, Sept. 13 The Coffee Quarter Closing The Coffee Quarter, 22576 MacArthur Boulevard #336, California — 7 a.m. The Coffee Quarter, your local coffee roastery and deli, will close its doors on after 11 years of service to our community. We apologize for the short notice but personal circumstances have resulted in a quick closure decision. We would like to thank all of you for your support over the years. We hope we have served all of you well and leave with fond memories of our local coffee/deli shop. As part of our thanks, we will be offering our patrons a memorable discount in the last two weeks. All fresh roasted coffees will be priced at $5.00 / bag to cover our cost. Come get your last freshly roasted coffees while supplies last! If you have any questions, please contact us at CoffeeQuarter@Verizon.net. St. Andrews Flea Market Grand Opening Andrews United Methodist Church, 4 Wallace Manor Road, Edgewater — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m Come to the gran opening of the flea market! It will be open the last two Saturdays of every month. Fill a bag of clothes for $5! Some of the things that will be for sale are clothes, shoes, furniture, jewelry, etc. Food and drinks will be sold. $10 per space, $15 dollars for space and table. For more information or to reserve table space, call 410-269-7671. Big Book Sale Andrews United Methodist Church, 4 Wallace Manor Road, Edgewater — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fill a bag of books for $3. We have hardbacks and soft backs. Don’t miss this big event. For more information, call 443-569-2290. 5K/10K Run-Walk Cedar Point Golf Club, Patuxent River Naval Air Station, 23248 Cedar Point Road, Patuxent River — 8 a.m.
The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors will host a 5K/10K run or walk. All proceeds from the event directly benefit the LSM and LSM’s LEAD Youth Leadership Program. Registration fees are: • 5K Pre-registration $25; race day $30 • 10K Pre-registration $30; race day $35 Pre-registration is available online by visiting http://www.active.com/nas-patuxent-river-md/running/distance-running-races/lead-5k-10k-walk-run2014?int=. Individuals who pre-register by Aug. 27 will receive a free-shirt and reduced registration fee. Registration will also be available on race day at 6:30 a.m. The race start is 8 a.m. SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk Father Andrew White S.J. School, 22850 Washington Street, Leonardtown — 9 a.m. The St. Vincent de Paul Society is hosting their 7th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk. Your participation in this yearly event will help raise the funds needed to continue to help those in need. The Lord said, “Love one another as I have loved you,” and you, the public, can truly express your love of neighbor through you contributions to the Walk, which will allow the SVdP Society to continue their work in assisting the poor of our community. For more information, call 301-475-9795. Paper Crafts and Scrap Booking Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department (Company 2), 28165 Hills Club Road — 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. $35 per person if you RSVP by Sept. 6. $40 per person at the door. Includes two meals and four foot crafting space. For more information, call 301-399-3187. Indian Discovery Day Historic St. Mary’s City — 10 a.m. to 4 pm. Celebrate Maryland’s first inhabitants on Indian Discovery Day, Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Historic St. Mary’s City. Everyone is invited to try their hand at archery, working with clay, rattle and cordage making, digging out a canoe, and assisting with the construction of a new witchott (long house). Learn about traditional dances from the Tayac Territory Dancers, then try some steps and join a dance or two. Discover the skills needed to make stone and bone tools, cure animal hides for clothing, and prepare food like the native Yaocomaco people. Special activities are included in general admission to the museum: $10 adult; $9 seniors; $6 for students; and free for those 5 years and younger and Friends members. Historic St. Mary’s City is a museum of living history and archaeology located in scenic tidewater Southern Maryland. For more information, call 1-800-7621634, 240-895-4990, or visit the museum’s web site, www.hsmcdigshistory.org. AAUW Meeting Lenny’s Restaurant, 23418 Three Notch Road, California —11 a.m Patuxent River Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet for book discussion and lunch. Participants are asked to bring children’s books for Tri-County Head Start. The Patuxent River Branch includes college graduates from Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties. For more information, email paxriveraauw@gmail.com. Pinterest Party Craft Guild Shop, 26005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join us for a Pinterest Party! There will be 4 craft projects going on — Hans Boecher will have a lathe and teach you how to make a wooden turned pen. If you ever wanted to work with leather, Judy Dillon will be offering a leather key ring. Joyce Owen will be teaching colorful Peruvian string pendants. Pat Willett will have ceramic pumpkins and paint and will teach you the basics. Project materials will be provided. Make as many projects as you want for $10 each. To register or for any questions, please call 301-997-1644. RSVP — Space is limited, so please register early. We hope you’ll join us. Community Dialogues to Decide How to Have a Ball (A Better and Longer Life) Leonardtown Public Library, 23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown — 2 to 5 p.m. Come help start these dialogues on the “Potomac River Association” website by attending the “Community Television in St. Mary’s County” monthly meetings at 2 p.m. in the Leonardtown Library on the 2nd Saturday (the 3rd Saturday in
Dec.2014). For more information, ontact David Triantos at 301-997-1409 or email mtriantos @ erols. com. Car Show Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mt. Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville — 2 to 7 p.m. Come to our Second Annual Car Show. Adult spectator fee is $3 donation Children 12 and under FREE. Proceeds to benefit the United Methodist Men’s Group charity donations. Trophies for the top 30 and 5 specialty awards (vehicle must be registered by 4pm to be judged). Awards will be presented at 6 p.m. T-shirts to the first 20 cars, trucks or motorcycles thru the gate and dash plaques to all, door prizes, DJ, Blessing of the cars, vendors, food , entertainment and more. Registration fee is $20 at the gate. For further information contact: Jimmy Herriman at 301-481-0360 or Tom Keller at 301-481-6388. Visit us at: www.mtzionmech.org for forms. Baby Steps: Walk for Life St. Mary’s Ryken High School, 22600 Camp Calvert Rd, Leonardtown — 2 to 9 p.m. Come participate in a fun day of face-painting, balloons and Christian music at our 5K Run/Walk. 5K at 5 p.m., Fun Run Glow Run at 8 p.m. Performers include Vision 8, The Redeemed, God’s Misfits, Walls of Jasper and Bluegrass Gospel Express. For more information, email answers@carenetsomd.org. Fall Melodies Port of Leonardtown Winery, 23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown — 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy the cooler temperatures with live music from Richard Wagner on the patio while sipping our award winning wines. Cost is $5 for wine tasting up to 6 wines and a souvenir glass. For more information, call 301-690-2192. Rock the Museum Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park — 6:30 to 11 p.m. Join us for our fundraiser event. The theme of the night is “no program – just fun.” Entertainment will be provided by the Southern Maryland Teen Piano Group followed by our own St. Mary’s County “Harmonie & Bleu” jazz band led by Mr. Roy Johnson. Roy and his band supported the museum a couple of years and the band’s music lifted the roof. The Southern Maryland Teen Piano Group (SMTPG) will be the warm–up for the night with original piano pieces by Lorina Clemence, a Junior at Leonardtown High School and Lucy Paskoff, a homeschooled piano enthusiast. SMTPG is a student run organization that supports events with their beautiful music throughout southern Maryland region. Canards’ Catering owned by Mike and Lisa Kelly, renowned for their top-notch quality and outstanding event productions, will be providing the hors d’oeuvres and are generously donating the table decorations. If you are looking for a fun-filled Saturday evening with great entertainment, dancing, good food, and supporting a great community cause, then this is the place you want to go. Tickets are on sale for $40 per person, $35 for members and $75 per couple. For ticket sales and information contact Mari at 301-863-1900. Contra Dance Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico — 7 p.m. Come join us for a Contra Dance sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance (SMTMD), featuring caller Greg Frock. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun (and exercise)! If you’ve ever danced a Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance, you have a good idea how much fun it can be. If you haven’t, it’s about time you tried it! Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7 p.m. to get some instruction in the various dances. Admission is $10 for nonSMTMD members; $6 for members (band members are free). No special clothing is required! You need to be comfortable, to move freely. There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information and directions go to www.smtmd.org.
Sunday, Sept. 14 Special Early Fall Breakfast American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Upper Level Dining Room, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach — 8 to 11 a.m. Start off the day with a special breakfast featur-
ing Hot Cakes, Sausage, Scrapple, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Biscuits, Fruit, and Chip Beef. Open to the Public. Adults $10; kids 6 to12 $5; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys will be available for a nominal charge. For more information, call 301-8556466 or visit www.ALpost206.org KofC Dinner Knights of Columbus Council 2065, 16441 Three Notch Road, Ridge — 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will sponsor their fried chicken dinner. Cost is $12 - half chicken, buttered potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, etc. Dessert table will be available. Eat-in or carry-out. For more information, call 301-863-8054. Recovery Community Block Party Beacon of Hope Community Center at 21800 N Shangrai La Drive, Lexington Park — 2 to 5 p.m. Join us in Millison Plaza for food and a great time! BBQ served from 2:15 to 3 p.m., with face painting, airbrush tattoo, caricature artist, balloon artist and Reggie the Magic Man. Information tables from various wellness and recovery resources also available. Event is free and open to the public. Giveaway’s while supplies last from 2 to 4 p.m., with raffle prizes at 4 p.m. For more information, call Laura at 301-9971300 x 804 or e-mail us at beacon@waldensierra.org. A Taste of St. Mary’s Leonardtown Square — Noon to 4:30 p.m. Come and sample menu items from some of St. Mary’s County’s finest restaurants at A Taste of St. Mary’s! Admission is free, there is a charge for samples. For more information, go to www.smcchamber. com.
Monday, Sept. 15 Evening Story Time Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons — 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Family storytime for preschoolers. Program includes books, songs and flannelboard stories. Please register. For more information or to register, call 410326-5289 or visit www.calvertlibrary.info.
Tuesday, Sept. 16 Public Forum Lexington Park Library, 21677 F.D.R. Boulevard, Lexington Park — 6:30 p.m. The League of Women Voters of St. Mary’s County will sponsor a free public forum on community development in St. Mary’s County. For more information, call 301-862-1183 or visit www.smc. lwvmd.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 17 CHS 50 Year Anniversary Chopticon High School, 25390 Colton Point Road, Morganza — 6:30 p.m. Chopticon High School is celebrating 50 years of Tradition, Spirit and “Pride Inside”.The celebration will kick-off during Homecoming Week. Alumni are invited to a reception on Sept. 17 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. Students will provide tours of the building. At 7:30 p.m., everyone will meet at the lower field by the football stadium for a traditional homecoming bonfire. On Thursday, Sept. 18, the Homecoming parade will begin at 4:45 p.m. followed by a varsity football game at 6 p.m. Alumni Games will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20. Alumni are invited to compete against each other in softball, field hockey and flag football from 9 to 11 a.m. For planning purposes, alumni will need to email Mr. Williams at sjwilliams@smcps.org if they are planning to participate in the Alumni Games.Please check our website www.smcps.org/CHS for updates and performance and game schedules. All Chopticon alumni are invited to join in our 50th celebration. Wine & Design Classes Port of Leonardtown Winery, 23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wine & Design is the latest craze in St Mary’s county. Here is your chance to get in on what everyone is talking about. Wine & Design will be teaching art to anyone interested in fun with paint & wine every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Go to www. wineanddesign.com/location/leonardtown-md/home for more information & to sign up for a class. Cost is $35/person. For more information, call 301-690-2192.
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Entertainment Calendar
Southern Fried Music Festival
Thursday, Sept. 11
Thursday, Sept. 18
Piranhas Acoustic Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
Damion Wolfe Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 7:30 p.m.
Landing Mary Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 12
Landing Mary Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m.
Landing Mary Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
Tracy Allen Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
Lee Travers ad the Musician Protection Program Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 19
Saturday, Sept. 13
Mike Batson Photography
Summerseat Farm hosted the Southern Fried Music Festival last Saturday, with proceeds going toward feeding the animals, maintaining the barns and structures, and the funding of the historical and archeological research done at Summerseat Farm. The Southern Fried Music Festival also honored the Wounded Warriors; with proceeds of the event going toward the funding of the veteran programs at Summerseat as well. The Charlie Daniels Band headlined the event, and other musical guests included Jason Michael Carroll, and Southern Maryland’s own Sam Grow band, Justin Myles and David Norris.
Karaoke California Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m. Hydra FX Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. Not So Modern Jazz Quartet Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 14 The Blue Eyed Blues Jam Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 3 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 15 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 16 Mike Batson Photography
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Rock the Museum
On Saturday, Sept. 13 from 6:30 to 11 p.m., the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum will host the “Rock the Museum” fundraiser event. The theme of the night is “no program – just fun”. Entertainment will be provided by the Southern Maryland Teen Piano Group followed by our own St. Mary’s County “Harmonie & Bleu” jazz band led by Mr. Roy Johnson. Roy and his band supported the museum a couple of years and the band’s music lifted the roof. The Southern Maryland Teen Piano Group (SMTPG) will be the warm–up for the night with original piano pieces by Lorina Clemence, a Junior at Leonardtown High School and Lucy Paskoff, a homeschooled piano enthusiast. SMTPG is a student run organization that supports events with their beautiful music throughout Southern Maryland region. Canards’ Catering owned by Mike and Lisa Kelly, renowned for their top-notch quality and outstanding event productions, will be providing the hors d’oeuvres and are generously donating the table decorations. If you are looking for a fun-filled Saturday evening with great entertainment, dancing, good food, and supporting a great community cause, then this is the place you want to go. Tickets are on sale for $40 per person, $35 for members and $75 per couple. For ticket sales and information contact Mari at 301-863-1900. Hope to see you there!
Open Mic Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 17 Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 6 p.m. Open Mic Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
DJ Charles Thompson Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. Joe Parsons Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. Tracy Allen Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 20 R&R Train Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. Jim Ritter and the Creole Gumbo Jazz Band Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m. George Dunn Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 21 California Ramblers Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 3 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 22 Karaoke Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
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Enjoy Dinner While You Network with Other SoMd Real Estate Pros The real estate business is all about who you know, and there’s no better way to network than at a dinner party! Real estate professionals in Southern Maryland are invited to the Southern Maryland Real Estate Network’s first-ever Realtor Appreciation Networking Dinner Party. The event will take place Thursday, Sept. 25, at 5:30 p.m. Those interested in attending the event can register at www.somdrealestatenetwork.com/ realtor-appreciation/. “We want to thank the real estate professionals in the area and help them get to know one another,” said Kimberly Bean, founder of the Southern Maryland Real Estate Network and a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Jay Lilly Real Estate in Waldorf and California, MD. “We’ve planned a fun evening of delicious food and drinks in a gorgeous setting – three amazing model homes in St. Mary’s County.” The dinner party is hosted and sponsored by Marrick Homes; Builder’s Title, LLC; and First County Mortgage/Presidential Mortgage Group. These local businesses are providing the venue and the food and beverages for the event. Plus, Marrick Homes is donating $2,500 in cash for giveaways – two $500 prizes and one $1,000 prize – that will be given away at the end of the night. There will also be door prizes throughout the evening. “Be sure to bring your business cards,” Bean said. “You’ll need them for the giveaways, and you’ll definitely want to have some on hand to give to the people you meet that night!” The party begins at 5:30 p.m. with a tour of the model home and model townhome in the Elizabeth Hills community in California. Chef Gwen Novak of No Thyme to Cook will prepare appetizers, including baked brie in mini phyllo cups with toasted almonds and spiced apples; and fig and walnut tapenade with chevre on French bread. She’ll also offer a cooking demonstration. Local beer and wine will be served. Then, dinner will take place at 7 p.m. at the single
family model home in the Clark’s Rest community in Leonardtown. Expressions of St. Mary’s is catering an elegant meal, including roast beef and turkey carving stations, mashed potato bar with all the fixings, assorted salads, and dinner rolls. Dessert will also be served. The drawing for the cash prizes will take place after dinner. To qualify for the drawing, attendees must visit all of the model homes. Your business card will be signed at each location and collected at Clark’s Rest for the drawings. “These are beautiful new communities, and we’re grateful to Marrick Homes for opening their doors to us,” Bean said. “I can’t imagine a more comfortable setting to enjoy dinner with other local real estate professionals. Our sponsors have helped us put together an event you won’t want to miss!” Space for the dinner is limited to the first 100 real estate agents who register at www.somdrealestatenetwork.com/realtor-appreciation/. Launched in 2013, Southern Maryland Real Estate Network has quickly become one of the premiere resources for Southern Maryland home services information and news. The site features home listings, buying and selling tips, local events, and a directory of home services companies. Visitors to the site can also find a local real estate agent, search for properties, save favorite properties (registration required), or list their home. Helpful homeowner tips and articles aid homeowners whether they’re preparing to buy or sell a home. Readers can also stay on top of the latest Southern Maryland real estate news by signing up for an e-mail newsletter or subscribing to the network’s blog RSS feed. For even more news and home listings, readers can follow Southern Maryland Real Estate Network on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google+. The Southern Maryland Real Estate Network released its first print edition in August 2014. Visit the Southern Maryland Real Estate Network at http://www.somdrealestatenetwork.com/.
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20991 Thomas Carter Rd. Avenue, MD 20609
SM8373722
$224,900
Make this your new waterfront home location! Very quiet 1.7 acres of gently rolling land right to your very own pier. Water depth +/-3’. Approximately 349’ of waterfront. Existing home can be removed. Septic and well already in place! No impact fee (Verify with county LUGM). Connecting 1.2 acres of property also for sale for $124,900. Buy both as a package deal!
46472 Franklin Rd. Lexington Park, MD 20653
$84,900
Likely the Best Real Estate Deal in St. Mary’s County!
This may be the best deal in St. Mary's County. This home has been renovated and almost everything is NEW. Seller has priced the home to sell fast with no need to bargain and even included a $1000 credit for appliances. Home is within walking distance of shopping and minutes to Pax River. Great 1st time buyer or starting over home. You must see this one! Once you see it, you'll have to have it!
23532 Mervell Dean Rd. Hollywood, MD 20636 2 LOTS not to be sold separately totaling almost 4 acres ZONED RMX. Lots of room for your business while you live near by. Listing consists of house, huge detached, heated garage, and trailer which is being rented for $900 per month. Property is in view of Rt. 235 with an estimated daily traffic count of almost 30,000 cars. Beat the other competition moving north on Rt. 235!!
SM8433681
SM8444817
$629,000
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Real Estate Rentals 1st Floor Condo. 2 BR 2 bath Spacious, Very well maintained unit. Master suite includes double sinks, soaking tub, separate shower and huge walk-in closet. Unit also features a balcony and laundry facilities right in unit. Underground parking garage with elevator up to unit Enjoy the luxury of full use of amenities to include pool,tennis,weight room more..email me for pics... mike@ westernshorerealty.com. Rent: $1,150 Great home for rent near restaurants,schools,and centrally located to the bases.(20 minutes to Patuxent River Base,40 Minutes to Andrews AFB) 2 large br,walk in-closet,1 bathroom with jacuzzi tub.Home is clean and freshly painted,great central heat&air pump,new stove,great dishwasher,washing machine and dryer.Mostly ceramic tile floors. Home sits on a large double lot with water view.Includes work or storage shed with loft.No Pets $1200 per month/$1200 security deposit plus credit check.1 year lease Min.
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities
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September is National Senior Center Month The theme for National Senior Center Month this year is again “Experts at Living Well”. At the Loffler Senior Activity Center we’ve been watching our members all year long and have caught many of them in the act living well, having fun, learning new things and pursuing their favorite activities. We’ve made a display and are continuing to add to it as more and more folks are getting in on the fun. Come by the Loffler Senior Activity Center and take a look!
of Ella Fitzgerald and Lena Horne, with a little of Patsy Cline’s blue country mixed in as well. Prior to the performance a special meal of Grape Juice, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Snow Peas and Carrots, Garden Salad with Dressing, Red Velvet Cake, Milk/ Coffee/Tea will be served. Advance reservations for lunch are required. The cost of lunch is a donation for those 60 and over, $6 for others. To sign up for lunch or to learn more, call 301475-4200, ext. 1050.
Learn about COPD Treatments On Friday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m., the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Health Connections will be at the Northern Senior Activity Center to discuss living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Focus will be on treatments and flare-ups. There is no cost for this presentation, walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 301-475-4002, ext. 1003.
Falls Prevention Through Better Balance In observation of September being Fall Prevention Month, Dave Scheible will work some of his balance magic in a free demonstration on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. Dave will show you some simple exercises you can do at home to improve your balance. For those in need of more in-depth help, Dave will offer a 4-part series of classes on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. beginning Sept. 30 and continuing through Oct. 2, also at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. Cost for the classes is $20 for all four sessions and is payable to Dave on the first day of class. To sign up for the free demonstration and/or the classes call 301-7375670, ext. 1658.
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum & Visitors Center Tour Come with us for a very special “behind the scenes” tour of the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum and Visitors Center on Wednesday, October 8. Don House and Dave Seeman, both seasoned test pilots with a wealth of knowledge and some pretty incredible stories, will guide us through the museum. You will learn more than you ever dreamed of about the purpose and history of the Naval Air Station at Patuxent River and the people who shaped its history, plus so much more! Don’t miss out! Meet at the Loffler Senior Activity Center for a 9 a.m. departure on a bus which will transport the group to the museum, returning to the Loffler Senior Activity Center at noon. Fee is $10 which includes bus transportation and admission. Preregistration and payment is needed prior to the tour. Payment can be made at any of the county’s senior activity centers. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1063 for more information. FREE Community Information Forum If you are facing a utility cut-off, a veteran in need of services, unable to access healthcare, in danger of becoming homeless, in need of assistance applying for disability or other services, plan to attend the Community Information Forum! The St. Mary’s County Aging & Disability Resource Center/Maryland Access Point will host a FREE community information session. All St. Mary’s County residents are invited to attend regardless of age or income. This event will provide an opportunity to learn about essential, resources and services available within St. Mary’s County. The Community Information Forum will be at the Bay District Fire Department Hall, located at 46900 South Shangri La Drive, Lexington Park, on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The first 200 attendees will receive a free emergency kit. For a full brochure or more information call 301-475-4200, ext. 1057 or visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging. Big Band and Showstoppers Terry Marsh, is back by popular demand at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Monday, Sept. 22 at noon. Mrs. Marsh has been singing and performing for over 20 years She loves to sing the great standards of the Big Band era and Broadway, as well as the classy jazzy blues
Grilled Reubens and Ham/Potato Soup On Friday, Sept. 19, at noon, a grilled Reuben sandwich on rye bread will be served with homemade ham and potato soup at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Sauerkraut, tomato wedges, fruit juice, apple cake, milk, coffee and other complimentary beverages will also be served. If interested, call 301-475-4002, ext.1001 to reserve lunch, no later than noon on Wed., Sept. l7. The cost of lunch is a donation for those 60 and over, $6 for others. Savvy-Saving Seniors: Becoming Resource-FULL This presentation is part of a series, developed by the National Council on Aging with support from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, to help educate older adults about good money skills. Get some tips on budgeting and money management, learn about budget busters to avoid and how to find and apply for benefits. This interesting and informative workshop will take place at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Sign up at the Loffler Senior Activity Center reception desk or by calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 4th Annual Barn Party at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds Kick off the autumn season with a good old fashion barn party at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. planned by the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Enjoy country music and food in a country setting. Tap your feet while listening to live country music by the Billy Hill Band, twirl your partner around the dance floor, and enjoy a catered pork barbeque meal. Ticket price is $8. Tickets are available for purchase at all senior activity center locations while supplies last. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
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Dr. James Philip Cooke By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Dr. James Philip Cooke, son of Dr. James Cooke, Jr. (18051865) and Rebecca White Barber Briscoe (1815-1872) was born at or near Chaptico on February 13, 1836 and was the second of six children born to this couple*. He received his medical degree from the University of Maryland in 1858 and came back to Chaptico where he opened his practice at J. H. Boswell’s Hotel. According to his papers, now preserved at the San Jacinto Museum of History in Houston, he moved to Liberty, Texas, in 1860 and set up a medical practice there. In 1861 he enlisted in Company F of the 5th Texas Regiment (part of General John Bell Hood’s Texas Brigade). Ironically this Brigade became a part of the Army of Northern Virginia where they fought in every battle except Chancellorsville. At war’s end, Cooke returned to Liberty. Prior to 1870 he married Lucretia “Lou” Skinner who died in 1875. On February 21, 1879 he married Sallie Perryman in Harris County, Texas. Sallie died in 1885, a few weeks after the birth of their only child, Sallie Perryman Cooke. Dr. Cooke was well known and respected in the community. He was doing well financially and could afford to invest in a variety of mining operations and land acquisitions in both Liberty and adjoining Jefferson County, Texas. His land ventures would eventually lead to his death.
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“Dr. J. P. Cooke, a leading physician and old resident of Liberty, TX was stabbed to death by Dr. J. D. Furlow, late of Louisiana, in B. Rivirer’s Saloon at 1:50 p.m.” (Dallas Morning News, January 28, 1892). “Houston, Texas, August 26. Acquittal of Murder. About a year ago at Liberty, Dr. J. D. Furlow and Dr. J. P. Cooke quarreled about some financial matters and the former stabbed the latter to death. Today Dr. Furlow was acquitted but feeling ran so high against him that he has been compelled to leave. Both parties were well known in eastern Louisiana.” (Times-Picayune, New Orleans, August 27, 1892). Dr. Cooke is buried in the Methodist Cemetery in Liberty, Texas (now known as the Cooke Memorial Cemetery) on land he had donated to the church some years before his death. Also buried here is his daughter Sallie Perryman Cooke who married John Scott Teague in 1903. Sallie died in 1961. Yet another family member buried in this cemetery is John “Jack” Cooke Otto, born in Wilmington, Delaware on June 7, 1865 and died in Liberty County on May 7, 1915. Inscribed on his tombstone is “Son of Lucia Cooke of Chaptico, Md. & John Otto of Wilmington, Del.” Jack Otto’s mother was Lucia Adelaide Cooke (1840-1888), sister of Dr. James Cooke. Jack had moved to Liberty County, Texas by 1880 and was living with his uncle. He never married. The 1910 census listed him as a newspaper journalist. *Other children were: Zora Columbia Zalute (1833-1846); George Richard (1837-aft. 1903); John Llewellyn Briscoe (1841-1852); Lucia Adelaide, mentioned above; and Chloe R. B. (1844-1913).
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By Shelby Oppermann
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By now, you must know that I love food and the search for good food. My Mother must have instilled the love of the hunt for great meals. And I don’t mean gourmet meals. We were on the hunt for the great American stand-bys. We would drive anywhere in the ‘60’s or ‘70’s looking for the best steak and cheese subs, the best Reubens, or burgers, spaghetti, or lasagna – even the best baked potato or French Fries. Oh, and around the time I turned 18 we were on the hunt for the best Pina Coladas. In 1979 you could legally drink at 18. My food of choice back then was spaghetti. I could eat spaghetti all day every day. And for a time I did. Our house in Clinton was directly behind Joe’s El Rancho and diagonally across from Shuler’s Restaurant. All I smelled was food – all the time. It’s a wonder that I stayed 95 pounds into my early twenties. I loved spaghetti so much that Joe Piccone (not sure if the last name is spelled right) his wife, and all the waitresses called me the spaghetti girl. I would go in and sit at the counter in the mornings and have spaghetti. During the summer, I would eat spaghetti for lunch. And when I got off the bus, I would go in Joe’s and eat spaghetti. I was a latch key kid and terrified of our 1939 house and all its noises – so I would find anywhere I could to hang out from the Clinton Bowling Alley, to Joe’s El Rancho, to Clinton Surplus a mile away. Joe’s El Rancho was also known for their barbecue sandwiches and that was my second favorite. I had two other favorite spaghetti places; the first being The Skyline Tavern in Morningside, Maryland and The Abbey Restaurant in the bottom of a hotel at the Beltway’s College Park exit. Skyline Tavern was a must on Thursdays because my Mother had her hair “done” as it was called then every Thursday at Theresa’s in the same little strip mall as Skyline. After her hair appointment, we would walk down to Skyline Tavern where the chef would fix me a small cup of just sauce with a few pieces of pumpernickel bread for dipping. To me there was no better meal (or is) than that. After that we would head next door to the VFW to play bingo. The Abbey was the food of my teenage years when my Mother worked for Berwyn Heights MVA and then Parole and Probation. There sauce was tangy and sweet and rich. My Mother based her sauce off of theirs – and perfected it even more. The chef at the Abbey gave her his recipe finally. For years I have been searching for that sauce from the Skyline Tavern – my first true spaghetti sauce love. I finally found it a week and a half ago. The perfect spaghetti sauce is at Rucci’s Restaurant in White Plains, MD. My husband had been wanting to try their deli subs, so he suggested we go there. I ordered the steak and cheese sub which was everything a good sub should be; hot, overstuffed, full of flavor…ultimate comfort food. But, I really wanted to try their sauce because when we walked in it smelled like we had entered Heaven, or what I hope Heaven smells like for me: A great Italian restaurant. The wonderful, engaging waitress suggested we try the meatball with sauce. It’s a nice appetizer and this is no little meatball. The meatball was delicious - but the sauce, oh my gosh, the sauce. It was my sauce – it was the sauce of my dreams and my memories of Skyline Tavern. I once again had my own little bowl of sauce. It was perfect. I did want pumpernickel bread and I will ask next time if they have that. But their bread was so good. My sauce. I think I might have bared my teeth at my husband, who smiled nervously and slid the bowl closer to me. We were also brought a hot, heavenly doughboy to try which was filled with sausage and grilled onions and peppers. Oh my Lordy Heaven is all I can say, and stop by Rucci’s when you can and give them a try. To each new day’s culinary adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo. com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann
Terrorism on the Home Front Laura Joyce Contributing Writer If you haven’t experienced it firsthand— and this week, the Centers for Disease Control released new findings that 1 in 3 women have— now you know what it looks like. Domestic violence is ugly. It’s fast and hard and brutal and mean. It’s not some false, sanitized Hollywood version, a man so in love that he forgets himself for a brief moment in time and everso-gently pushes a woman against a wall, not really hurting her, not really scaring her, just letting her know that she’s so special that she makes him a little crazy (and no: that’s not okay, either). Domestic violence is ugly. It humiliates; it hurts; it frightens at the deepest levels because it’s perpetrated by the person who is supposed to love you more than anyone else. It catches hold in one generation and rides the coattails of experience and memory and learned behavior into the next generation, and the one after that, and the one after that. It is like a genetic disorder, taking the lives of women—and yes, sometimes men— with a ruthless disregard for education or income or any other demographic. Domestic violence is ugly. Whether it takes the form of physical violence or emotional abuse or sexual assault or stalking—or any of its many other faces—it strips away self-determination and self-esteem and a sense of safety in the world. It is deeply imbedded in our culture: it is the leading cause of harm to women, injuring more women than car accidents, muggings and rapes combined. In the United States, a woman is assaulted by an intimate partner every 9 seconds, and 3 women die by a partner’s hand each day. By tonight, three more women—real people, with real lives, with real parents and children and siblings and friends—will be dead. Since 9/11, over 14,000 women have been murdered by the terrorist within their own home. Domestic violence is ugly. I didn’t need to see the video of what took place between Ray Rice and his then-fiancée, Janay Palmer, inside that elevator—and neither did the NFL. The video of the aftermath told me everything I needed to know, because it doesn’t matter if she swatted at him (as she did), or if she spit at him (as some say she did; I don’t see it), or if she called him names. Janay Palmer didn’t knock herself out. Ray Rice punched her so powerfully that she slammed into the metal hand-rail and wall, and then fell to the floor, unconscious, where she remained for over five minutes. During that time, not once
did Rice show surprise or concern; his reaction suggests that it was business as usual. He dragged her from the elevator and then dumped her to the floor. He left her uncovered and exposed, never bothering to pull down her skirt or check to see if she was okay. Those were not the actions of a “heck of a guy,” (as Coach John Harbaugh called him shortly after finding out about the assault). Those were also not the actions of the first time ‘mistake’ that Rice portrayed them as. A mistake is locking your keys in your car, maybe forgetting someone’s birthday— but it’s not delivering a casual blow to your fiancée’s head, a hit so powerful that it renders her unconscious , and then—with a callousness that is both sickening and heartbreaking—stepping over her inert body and kicking her leg out of the way. Domestic violence is ugly. If anyone wasn’t clear on this before now, surely seeing this video opened eyes and awakened minds and contributed to understanding. It’s not a surprise that, as a society, we want to sweep ugly things under the carpet, but it’s the worst thing we can do with an epidemic of this sort. Abuse in any form feeds on darkness and silence; in order to continue it requires that we all participate, by turning away. Finally, though, finally, we are all talking about it. It’s the headline story on the evening news; it’s the chief topic at the water cooler. But, talk is no substitute for action, and soon, another story will come along and nudge this one off the front page. When that happens, if all we’ve done is talk, we’ve made progress, but not nearly enough. Ghandi said that, “The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.” It’s time to turn the horror and dismay that we felt on seeing the violence done to one woman into action. Rice’s behavior was excused and enabled by a powerful organization that could have taken a strong stand long before public opinion and financial pressure made it untenable to do anything else. We can’t compound the shameful initial response by the NFL, prosecutors and courts by letting the ugly images fade until it doesn’t seem so important anymore. Domestic violence is ugly. Today, as we are reminded of the feelings of fear and outrage and grief that we all felt 13 years ago, on 9/11, I am hoping that we will never forget the innocent victims of terrorism. Whether the perpetrators carry out their violence with airplanes from above or with a fist to the face, we are all part of the ugliness if we turn away and pretend that no one is dying. I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net.
Book Review
“Endangered” by Jean Love Cush By Terri Schlichenmeyer OW contributor
Save the whales! You’ve read a lot of signs like that in your life, online and real-time. Save the whales or the environment, penguins or tigers, fish, trees, or grasses, there’s always something about to disappear, and you know that when it’s gone, it’s gone. But what about people? Aren’t they in trouble, too? In the new book “Endangered” by Jean Love Cush, who’s going to save young black men? Janae Williams had always told her son, Malik, not to run when the cops came. It was worse if you did, she said. So while he was hanging out on a Philadelphia street corner with his friends and sirens came their way, Malik stood still – and was arrested for the murder of a boy he knew. But, of course, Malik didn’t do it. Janae knew that her son was innocent. He was just 15 years old, a good-enough student, her baby. She’d raised him right – his father certainly had no hand in it – and Malik wasn’t capable of killing. Still, he was in jail and the court system was a maze that Janae couldn’t quite figure out. She wanted Malik home, no matter what – even if it took putting her trust in an unusual source who claimed he could help her son. When Calvin Moore left the ‘hood, he closed the door. He’d always had his sights on law school, power, money, a good life. He’d been at a big Philadelphia law firm for several years and was on track to make partner soon – so when
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his boss asked his assistance with a pro bono case for a nonprofit, Calvin was reluctant. The Center for the Protection of Human Rights didn’t want his experience; of that, he was sure. All they wanted was his black face to represent. Known for around-the-globe humanitarian work, Roger Whitford always wanted to make a difference, and his organization was poised to do it. They just needed a case that was right, one he could defend in court in a way that would force nation-wide revisions for Black boys within the justice system. Roger had an audacious plan, and the case against Malik Williams was perfect… Talk about good timing. With its focus on justice and its characters’ shouts for legal change, “Endangered” may be the most relevant book you’ll read this year. Be aware, though: author Jean Love Cush, who has a background in law, loads controversy inside her story. And yet, this drama isn’t all just courtroom-based. Cush’s characters are created with razor-sharpness and put in gut-wrenching situations. She then offers statistics (real ones!) to support her story – shocking stats about African American education, crime, society, and justice that move the story along, enhance its most memorable parts, and pull readers even further in. All I can say is “wow.” The cover of this book looks like it might be for middle-schoolers, but that’s incorrect; its audience is definitely 16-and-up. If that’s you, and you’re open to one impressive thought-provoker, “Endangered” is a book to save time for.
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