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Route 235 Road Work Strangles Businesses

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The State Highway Administration’s resurfacing project on Route 235 is nearly completed but local businesses say they fear the loss of even more profits since the road and intersection closures and traffic jams have discouraged customers for weeks. Danny Rebarchick, owner of Lenny’s Restaurant, said the roadwork has “massively” impacted his business. He lambasted state highway officials and the county commissioners for not pushing to make crews work during night time hours. The lane and intersection closures were bad enough, he said, but road crews would not allow potential customers to take U-turns close to his business, instead forcing motorists to travel farther down Route 235 before being able to turn around. “They should’ve issued [the project contract] with the community in mind,” Rebarchick said. When Rebarchick complained to state highway officials, they only told him that they would send someone out to look at the problem. County Commissioner Todd Morgan said the fact that the project was under the auspices of the state put it out of local hands to influence the decision to shift the project to nighttime hours despite the complaints. “There was a lot of complaining but there wasn’t a lot we could do about it,” Morgan said. The repaving project isn’t the only one to drain profits from local small businesses. Carolyn Egrie, owner of the Baldwin Design Group that sits just south of the St. John’s Properties proj-

ect of the Lexington Exchange, said road widening there discouraged a lot of potential customers. “People avoided the area,” Egrie said. “They would put the [traffic] barrels out and it looked like the road was closed. “It was like I disappeared.” Egrie said she understood the need for the barrels as a safety precaution, and hoped that the final opening of the shopping center, presaged by the projected July 30 opening of the R/C Theatre cineplex, would bring back business she lost. The last portion of the Route 235 project involves the repaving of the intersection at Route 245, said Dave Buck, spokesperson for the state highway agency. “We’re not switching over to night work to finish this job,” Buck said, adding that this kind of roadwork illicited complaints from the public no matter what time of day it occurred. “If we mill and pave at night we would receive numerous complaints about why couldn’t we do it during the day,” Buck said. “We get complaints either way.” But given the complaints they received over the lane closures, traffic delays and impacts to business, the next round of roadwork on Route 235 could commence during the night time hours, Buck said. “We do apologize for the inconvenience of our daytime lane closures and the impacts to the businesses,” he said. “We hope the ride quality along MD 235 is improved.”

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Tourism Master Plan Moving Ahead By Guy Leonard Staff Writer In choosing a consultant to create a master plan for the local hospitality and tourist industry the county has put more emphasis on diversifying the economy away from traditional dependence on military spending. The county government announced this week that the Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) has been awarded the consulting contract to develop the master plan. With headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. SAG has experience working with jurisdictions on tourism and hospitality development, according to a release from the county. Bill Scarafia, chief executive officer of the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce, said the hiring of the consultant was an exciting development. “Now we have professionals who can come in and see what else we could be doing,” Scarafia said, adding that the chamber of commerce would take an active role in developing the new master plan. He said this step would not be available to the county had there not been significant work in the past several years to get hoteliers, restaurateurs and other owners of attractions to communicate and work together to provide options to tourists such as package deals for weddings. This kind of cooperation and coordination has only taken shape in the last several years, Scarafia said. “Before the hotels weren’t even talking to each other,” Scarafia said. “We’ve been

trying to get the industry to work together more, now we actually have an industry to work with.” The tourism and hospitality industry represents one of the most promising ways to diversify and grow the county’s economy, Scarafia said, especially considering the natural view sheds and waterfront acreage available. “It’s already second [to Patuxent River Naval Air Station] in terms of employees and dollars generated,” he said. County government estimates that tourism and hospitality brings in $131 million a year to the local economy and helps contribute to recruiting new businesses and retaining existing ones by providing improved amenities. The first phase of the plan will focus on assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the industry as well as the county’s competitive posture as a destination. One particular focus will be an action plan for the southern portion of the county which is rich in history and tourist attractions like parks and wineries but has suffered in recent years from significant business closures. Carolyn Laray, tourism coordinator for the county, said the South County Action Plan, as it will be called, will be a significant component of the overall master plan. She said that portion of the county has suffered economically and the action plan will likely address ways to add hospitality infrastructure to support the many tourist attractions that already exist but are somewhat disparate.

“If we can get people to go all the way through South County we would feel like we’ve really accomplished something,” Laray said. “It’s not doing as well as it used to.” Industries like charter fishing once thrived there but now have fallen on hard times. Making fishing there more convenient with bed and breakfast establishments and more restaurants could help make the difference

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in making the area more attractive. “It feels like what the county used to look like,” Laray said of South County. “The South County piece will be one that we implement quickly.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

Guy To Learn Of Treatment Course By Guy Leonard Staff Writer County Commissioner President James “Randy” Guy said that this week he should learn what course and level of treatment will be required to fight the cancer he was just diagnosed with. Guy, who was just elected to the post last year, said that he will stay on the job just as Gov. Larry Hogan, who recently announced that he was suffering from an aggressive form of cancer — nonHodgkins lymphoma — has. “I’m not going to quit,” Guy told The County Times Wednesday. “I love what I’m doing.”

Guy, a Republican, said he had a lump from his throat removed June 24 and that it took several weeks to diagnose it as cancerous. Doctors said it was diffuse large B cell lymphoma, Hodgkins type. Doctors told him initially that the cancer was not particularly aggressive. “I feel very good,” Guy said. “They said this is very treatable.” The commissioner president said he was scheduled to visit an oncologist today to determine the type and extent of treatment he needed. “It’s just a process. I hope it goes well,” Guy said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Department of the Navy Seeks Public Comment

In accordance with the requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River invites public comment on the Proposed Remedial Action Plan (PRAP) for the Environmental Restoration (ER) Program Site 3. Site 3 occupies approximately 21.9 acres and is located on the west side of Goose Creek near its confluence with Chesapeake Bay. For approximately six months during 1959 and 1960, Site 3 was used as a landfill for NAS Patuxent River during the transition between operation of the Hermanville Landfill and operation of the Fishing Point Landfill. The findings of the Remedial Investigation (RI) and the results of the Non-timecritical Removal Action (NTCRA) for Site 3, which consists of the soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater at Site 3, indicate that there are no unacceptable risks to human health or the environment from site media. Therefore, “No Further Action” for soil and “No Action” for sediment, surface water, and groundwater is proposed for Site 3. Public comment began on July 22, and closes on Aug. 20. A public meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Aug. 12, at the Frank Knox Employee Development Building, Building 2189, Room 100, to present the PRAP for Site 3 and answer questions. PRAPs are issued as part of the Navy ER Program. The purpose of a PRAP is to describe the background and rationale for the selection of the remedy proposed by the Navy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The PRAP includes solicitation of public comments on the remedy. The public is encouraged to comment on the PRAP. The final remedy will be selected only after the public comment period has ended. An alternative remedy may be selected for Site 3 only after all comments have been received from the public. Relevant environmental documents for the site, including final technical reports and the PRAP, are available at the following repositories.

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MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s Marketing, Public Relations, and Philanthropy Department earned five healthcare marketing awards through the Aster Awards Program, an elite competition dedicated to recognizing excellence in medical marketing, and the Advertising Awards from Healthcare Marketing Report (HMR), a publications group focused on marketing news and information from around the nation in the field of higher education and healthcare. The nationally-recognized awards are not a new feat for the Marketing team at MedStar St. Mary’s, who in fact have won more than 22 Aster Awards and eight HMR Awards throughout the past 10 years. Earning an Aster Gold Award in the publication series category was The Pulse, the hospital’s monthly internal newsletter for associates. Also winning an Aster Gold Award were the promotional materials for the hospital’s 2014 Wrapped in Red Foundation Gala. An annual fundraiser held each November, the Gala raised more than $197,000 for hospital scholarships, capital projects, and new equipment. MedStar St. Mary’s won their third Aster Award in the TV / Video Advertising category for their “I Am the Patient Experience” Video located on the home page their website. Coming in at the Bronze level, the hospital utilized the help of Advertising Agency EFX Media from Arlington, Virginia, to

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Maryland State Arts Council Grants Support Maryland Presenters And Performers More Than $60,000 In Grants Awarded To 26 Organizations

Annmarie Sculpture Garden Arts Center, Arts Barn of Gaithersburg, and Common Ground on the Hill are among the 26 nonprofit organizations selected to receive Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) Maryland Touring Grants totaling $60,930 for FY2016. Each grant recipient commits to matching funds to present an artist from the MSAC’s highly competitive Maryland Performing Artist Touring Roster, a vetted list of Marylandbased musicians, theatrical performers, dancers and others. Artists on the roster include The Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra, the Ballet Theatre of Maryland, The Lovejoy Group, Back Porch Blues and more. “The Maryland Touring Grant program and its accompanying Maryland Performing Artist Touring Roster generate booking opportunities for both artists and presenting organizations in Maryland,” says Program Director for Theatre, Music and Dance at MSAC, Steve Drapalski. “We are thrilled to further enhance the cultural landscape of the state by providing these organizations with the necessary funding to showcase such outstanding talent.” One grant supports the Baltimore Theatre Project that connects the area with the presentation of innovative contemporary theater, dance, music, opera, poetry and visual arts. The Project has presented more than 1,500 productions over its 44 years. They will stage the world premiere of “Look Through My Eyes,” by Quest Visual Theatre of Laurel.

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The Leonardtown Mayor and Town Council will hold a public hearing on August 10, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. in the Town Office, 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD. The purpose of the hearing is to present Ordinance No. 172, Building Construction Code of the Town of Leonardtown Ordinance, for public review and comment. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for review at the Town Office. All interested parties are encouraged to attend or may submit written comments to the Commissioners of Leonardtown, P.O. Box 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650 no later than August 10, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Special accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities upon request.

The Town Council of Leonardtown will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 10, 2015 at 4:45 p.m. at the Town Office, 41660 Courthouse Drive, regarding Tax Map 133, Parcel 482. The purpose of the hearing will be to present for public review and receive public comment regarding the request to rezone this parcel from Residential Single Family (R-SF) to Residential Multi-Family (R-MF). Copies of the documents are available for public review at the Leonardtown Town Office. The public is invited to attend and/or send written comments to the Commissioners of Leonardtown, P.O. Box 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650 to be received no later than August 10, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Special accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities upon request.

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Domestic Assault On July 13, 2015, Deputy McClure responded to a residence on Liberty Street for a reported domestic assault. The victim alleged, suspect Devon Julian Hudson, age 21, of Lexington Park, began to argue with the victim over marital issues, while traveling in the car. Hudson stopped the vehicle and got into the backseat. The argument continued and Hudson struck the victim in the face with his fist. Hudson then got out of the car and left the area on foot. Deputy McClure observed fresh injury on the victim’s face. Hudson returned to the Liberty Street home and was placed under arrest. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with 2nd Degree Assault. CASE #41112-15 Theft of Motor Vehicle/Drug Possession On July 14, 2015, Corporal J. Yingling responded to the Chaptico Town and Country Market in Chaptico, for the report of a stolen vehicle operating in the area. Corporal Yingling saw the stolen vehicle, a blue Ford Escape, in the parking lot. The driver’s door was open with a white male suspect half inside the vehicle. The suspect, identified as Johnny Duane Edwards, age 45, of Mechanicsville, appeared to be passed out. Edwards eventually woke up and was placed under arrest on the outstanding warrant for the theft of the vehicle. Corporal Yingling recovered a knotted belt, needles, and 2 glass smoking devices used to ingest controlled dangerous substances in plain view inside the vehicle. Edwards was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Possession Controlled Dangerous Substances, and Possession Paraphernalia. CASE #41282-15 Disorderly Conduct On July 15, 2015, Deputy Muschette responded to the ABC bar located in California, for a reported trespassing. An employee had ordered suspect Michael Brandon Lambeck, age 24, of Hollywood, to leave the bar after he acted in a disorderly manner with other patrons. Lambeck left the bar only to return a short time later. Deputies arrived on the scene and attempted to arrange transportation for Lambeck. While doing so, he became increasingly uncooperative and refused to stop yelling profanity. Patrons from the bar began to gather outside to see what was happening. Lambeck was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication. CASE #41407-15

Violation Protective Order On July 16, 2015, Deputy H. Smith responded to a residence on Erin Drive in Mechanicsville, for a reported violation of a protective order. The victim alleged, suspect Donald Joseph Thorpe, age 47, of Mechanicsville, was at the residence in violation of an active order. On

arrival, Deputy Smith saw Thorpe standing at the front door of the home with his copy of the protective order in his pocket. Thorpe was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Violation of Protective Order. CASE #41703-15 Assault On July 17, 2015, Corporal Kirkner responded to Bugbee Lane in Hollywood, for a reported assault with a wrench. The victim alleged, suspect Carla Renee Clarke, age 37, of Hollywood, attacked the victim with a wrench. Clarke struck the victim in the head and back repeatedly with the wrench and bit the victim in the arm. Corporal Kirkner observed injuries on the victim including a bite mark. Clarke was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention center. She was charged with 2nd Degree Assault. CASE #42016-15 Assault On July 19, 2015, Deputy Muschette responded to the 18000 block of Point Lookout Road in Park Hall, for a domestic assault. The victim alleged, suspect Emmett Odyssey Harry Gantt, age 54, of Park Hall, hit the victim with an open hand and pushed the victim to the floor. Deputy Muschette observed injuries on the victim. Gantt was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with 2nd Degree Assault. CASE #42244-15 Assault On July 19, 2015, Corporal J. Somerville responded to the 28000 block of Autumnwood Drive in Mechanicsville, for a reported domestic assault. The victim alleged suspect John Francis Lancaster, JR., age 29, of Mechanicsville, grabbed the victim around the neck during an argument. Corporal Somerville observed injuries on the victim’s neck. Lancaster was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with 2nd Degree Assault. CASE #42387-15 1st Degree Assault On July 20, 2015, Deputy Roszell responded to the 15000 block of Point Lookout Road in St. Inigoes, for a reported assault. The victim reported he was involved in an argument with a relative over a lost Independence card when he was assaulted by suspect Patrick Shawn Dowell, age 25, of St. Inigoes. Dowell struck the victim in the face until the victim was able to pin Dowell to the ground. The victim let Dowell up and Dowell began to leave. Suddenly, Dowell produced a large kitchen knife and began chasing the victim around the yard. The victim fled on foot to a nearby home. Dowell was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with 1st and 2nd Degree Assault. CASE #42580-15

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Police Seek Help Solving Home Invasion By Guy Leonard Staff Writer St. Mary’s County sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects they believe to be responsible for a home invasion that left an elderly man bleeding and beaten. The incident occurred June 26 at about 11:14 p.m. in the 20000 block of Hermanville Road, deputies initially responded to reports of a robbery. The victim told police that three unknown black males forced entry into his home and attacked him with what he said might have been a baseball bat. The victim told police that the suspects may have been in their 20’s, with one of them wearing a white t-shirt. The victim could not provide any further details. Police say that the three suspects stole money from the victim’s wal-

let and left before fleeing the area on foot. A search of the area by K-9 units yielded no suspects, according to police. The victim suffered a laceration over his left eye; he was treated at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Anyone with information about the three suspects is asked to call Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 or send a text message to “TIP239” along with a message to “CRIMES” (274637). Callers can also contact Cpl. Robert Merritt at 301-475-4200 at extension 9042. Crime Solvers is offering a reward of $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest or indictment of the suspects. Callers can remain anonymous and phone calls are not recorded guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer At 79 years old Eddie Bailey, a long time hospitality entrepreneur and former county commissioner, may have slowed down but he shows no signs of stopping his longtime business of keeping the Olde Breton Inn near Breton Bay going. Bailey, who has lived in Bushwood his whole life, has been in the family catering and food service business for decades and in keeping Olde Breton Inn open since taking it over in 1986 he has helped preserve some of the county’s history. Joining him in this journey has been his wife of 57 years Patsy Bailey, who has stood by her husband in business and in life, through circumstances thin or flush. Where Eddie is the visionary and people person, Patsy is the practical one who keeps and has kept the show going. She has spent the past several decades either in the kitchen at the forefront of the catering business or in the office making sure the bills got paid. “I usually stay in the kitchen,” Patsy said. “I just do the dirty work, a little bit of everything.” She brings a methodical process to her work and when she doesn’t know how to cook something on her own, she finds a way. “There’s always a book to read, or there’s the internet,” Patsy said about looking for answers to culinary problems. When it comes to the finances, she said she helps keep her husband focused. “She takes care of that money, because I don’t give a damn about it,” Eddie said. “You know how to spend it,” she added. It hasn’t always been easy running a catering and party business, Bailey said, but now his is one of the few venues locally that can host parties such as weddings and it’s even

become a crossroads for both Republicans and Democrats to come and hold political functions. It’s played host to the annual barbeques for former delegate Johnny Wood for years and has been graced by Gov. Larry Hogan and former Governor Marvin Mandel. All manor of state delegates and senators come to Olde Breton Inn and even Congressman Steny Hoyer makes political rounds there. “For 150 people there aren’t too many places you can go,” said Bailey, perched on his usual chair in the lounge area at the inn. “Both parties come here now. Everybody knows I’m a Democrat but that’s how it goes. “I try to treat everybody the same.” Wood said it was how Bailey treated people that has won him the love of the community, whether he was serving in office or running his business. When Wood first took office in 1984 as a state delegate for District 29 Bailey took a seat at the county commissioner table. “We go back many, many years,” Wood said of Bailey. “He’s always been a big supporter of St. Mary’s County and of Maryland. “I don’t know of anybody who cares more or done as much for Southern Maryland as Eddie.” Wood said Bailey gained a reputation as a fixer in county service, helping people whenever he could to resolve problems but seldom taking much credit. “That’s pretty much the Bailey way of living,” Wood said. “He’s always been involved with people. He always did his best to help them out.” Bailey said politics was tough but rewarding. “I enjoyed the eight years [of being a commissioner], but I wouldn’t want to go back,” he said. When Bailey took over the inn nearly 30 years ago, it was old and dilapidated. He said

he had to spend nearly $250,000 just to remodel it. “When we came here it looked like a haunted house, it was so rundown,” Bailey said. Before he got there, he said, there had been 22 separate operators in the previous 20 years. Patsy wasn’t impressed with her husband’s choice either but she supported him anyway. “I wasn’t too happy when he wanted to come here,” she said. “Without the catering business we couldn’t have made it.”

been gone,” he said. Wood said it was typical of Bailey’s attitude. “When Eddie sets his mind to something he sticks to it,” Wood said. “He doesn’t just throw his hands up and walk away.” Bailey still stays busy with the inn hosting about three or four parties a week with the catering side of the house working on five or six parties a day, he said. The upkeep of the aging building, which traces its generation back to the late 17th century by some accounts when the Society of Jesus owned much of the land around Breton

But he was determined to stick it out and make it a success; so far he seems to have done it. “It’s been good; people have been good to me here,” Bailey said. He was quick to credit his wife with taking over the business some years ago when he was stricken with an illness. “If it wasn’t for her this place would’ve

Bay, still requires much attention. “We’re busy everyday doing something, even if it’s just reparing something,” Bailey said, adding retirement would be nice but he can’t see it in the near future. “I’d like to,” he said with a smile. “But that means someone would have to buy this place.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Agnes Louise Bennett, 88, of Clements, Md., died Tuesday, July 14 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, Md. She was born on May 11, 1927 to the late Thomas Cusic and Madeleine

Goldie Eudora Medley, 96, of Hollywood, Md. died Saturday, July 11, at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center in Lexington Park, Md. She was born on June 12, 1919 in Troutdale, Va.

Thompson Cusic. In 1941, Agnes married her beloved husband, John Roland Bennett, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Leonardtown, Md. They were married 46 years before his passing in 1987. She was employed during World War II for Blue Cross in Washington, D.C. In the 1950s, she owned and managed the Joyce Ann shop in Leonardtown, Md. In the 1960s, she was owner and manager of Calvert Antiques in Leonardtown. In the 1980s, she opened Old Towne Antiques in Mechanicsville, Md.” Many years ago she was a docent and hostess for Sotterley Plantation. She was an accomplished seamstress and excellent home cook. Agnes loved history, particularly the folklore of St. Mary’s County. She was an avid reader, particularly Edgar Allen Poe and Samuel Coleridge. However, her family was her greatest pride and joy, and she enjoyed spending time with them. She is survived by her children, John Bennett (Elsa) of Annapolis, Md., Joyce Bennett of Clements, Md., Charles Bennett of Hollywood, Md., Ann Bennett Mueller (Teddy) of Mechanicsville, Md., Paul Bennett (Brenda) of Hollywood, Md., Jim Bennett (Deacon) of Washington, D.C., Kenneth Bennett (Kelly) of Hollywood, Md., and Wayne Bennett of Hollywood, Md.; 16 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her siblings, Henrietta Delozier, Margaret Hicks, and Thomas Cusic, Jr. Family received friends for Agnes on Tuesday, July 21 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 12 p.m. at Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, 37575 Chaptico Road, Chaptico, Md 20621. Interment followed at Queen of Peace Cemetery, 38888 Dr. Johnson Road, Mechanicsville, Md. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Condolences may be made to www. brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Agnes Louise Bennett, 88

Goldie Eudora Medley, 96

Russell Williams, 93, of the Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, Md., formerly of Hatboro, Pa., died Sunday, July 12 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, Md. He was born on March 1, 1922 in Lansford, Pa., to the late William Williams and Margaret Brimmer Williams. Russell proudly dedicated over 20 years of service as a Chief in the United States Navy. He served during World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. In 1941, he married his beloved wife, Jean Gardiner in Lansford, Pa. Together they celebrated over 58 wonderful years together before her passing in 1999. Russell is survived by his daughter, Karen Williams of Callaway, Md.; 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, daughter-in-law, Maureen Williams and many extended family. In addition to his parents and wife, he is also preceded in death by his sons, Scott Darrell Williams and Bruce Douglas Williams; and his siblings, Elizabeth Tippett, Margaret Wagner, Benjamin Williams, Daniel Williams, William Williams, and John Williams. Family received friends on Monday, July 20 at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Schneider Funeral Home, 431 North York Road, Hatboro, Pa. 19040. Interment was held Tuesday, July 21 at 11 a.m. at the Grand Army Cemetery Corp of Summit Hill, Pa. Arrangements by the Schneider Funeral Home, Hatboro, PA.

Russell Williams, 93

to the late Arthur Wilson and Eudora Lucrita Anderson. On July 3, 1936, Goldie married her beloved husband, French Everett Medley. Together they celebrated over 74 wonderful years together. She was an excellent cook and made many beautiful quilts and blankets, many which were given as gifts to family members. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother; and she enjoyed spending time with her family. Goldie and French devoted their lives caring for their handicapped son, Timmy. Goldie is survived by her children, Rodger Bruce Medley (Judy) of Rapid City, S.D., Shirley Geraldine Hall of Upper Marlboro, Md., Douglas Lee Medley (Waverley) of Hollywood, Md., and Timothy Owen Medley of La Plata, Md.; her sisters, Ella Hardesty of Lothian, Md., Jean King of Lakeland, Fla., and Opal Goode of Roseville, Calif.; 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 4 greatgreat grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her siblings, Hilda Hejl, Hicks Wilson, Blair M. Wilson, Bryan H. Wilson, Arthur Clinton Wilson, Woodrow “Woody” Wilson, Leota Everstine, Lawrence V. Wilson, and Blanch Wilson. Family received friends for Goldie’s Life Celebration on Saturday, July 18, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with a Funeral Service at 12 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment followed at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Waldorf, Md. Memorial Contribution may be made to Charles County HARC, Post Office Box 2367, Waldorf, Md. 20604. Condolences may be made to www. brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Jack Francis “Pop Pop” Cox, 82, of Tall Timbers, Md., formerly of St. Leonard, Md. died Thursday, July 9, at his residence. He was born on July 3, 1933 in Washington, D.C., to the late Gordon C. Cox and Hilda Katherine Davis. He served in the United States Army as a Private from May 5, 1953 to his honorable discharge on May 5, 1955. While in the Army, he earned the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He was employed by Masonry, Inc., a masonry contracting company he, his brother, Larry, and good friend Paul McClanahan founded, until his retirement. He was very artistic and loved unique designs and architecture. He was extremely gifted, and his expertise and eye for art allowed him to build many beautiful pieces. On October 13, 1989, he married his beloved wife, Marilyn L. Cox, in Alexandria, Va. and celebrated over 25 wonderful years of marriage. Together, he and his wife travelled the Intracoastal Waterway many times in their boat the CrackerJack to spend winters in Key Largo, Fla. He also took many cruises and enjoyed going to Hawaii and the Caribbean. However, his greatest love was for his family, whom he called the “best thing that ever happened to him.” One of the many goals he achieved was making sure his grandchildren had a college education. In addition to his beloved wife, he is also survived by his children, Judy S. Bareng and her husband Peter of Kaneohe, Hawaii, Jack F. Cox, Jr. of Kinsale, Va., Jeffrey S. Cox and his wife June of Sunderland, Md., Jonathan L. Cox of Pompano Beach, Fla., and Shawn Poe and his wife Lisa of Bowie, Md.; his brothers, Gordon Ray Cox of Pass Christiane, Miss. and Larry R. Cox of Dowell, Md.; and his grandchildren, Terumi Hayden and her husband Chris, Aaron Cox and his wife Aubree, Nicole Bareng, Christopher Cox, Jack Poe, Keith Poe and Sarah Poe; and nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, William Roland Cox, and sister, Betty Ann “Betsy” Leisner. A Life Celebration Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions and expressions of sympathy may be made to The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) 11800 Sunrise Valley Dr. Reston, Va. 20191. Condolences may be made to www. brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

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Gayle McLean Kispert, 82 Gayle McLean Kispert, 82, of St. Inigoes, Md., died Monday, July 13 at her residence. She was born on November 10, 1932 in Burlingame, Calif., to the late George Robert McLean and Margaret Michaels McLean. In 1955, she married Capt. Lane Arthur Kispert (USN, Ret.) and together they spent 52 wonderful years together before his death in 2007. After marriage she accompanied him to various duty stations both in the United States and overseas during his 30 year career. While living overseas she volunteered with the American Red Cross, and was active with the Navy Relief Society when he was stationed in the United States. They settled in Maryland after his retirement and she then volunteered with the American Cancer Society, Meals on Wheels and was active in Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Mary’s City, where she served in various capacities for many years. Gayle is survived by two nieces and three nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her siblings, George McLean and Perle Brill. Family received friends on Monday, July 20 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 47477 Trinity Church Road, St. Mary’s City, Md. A Funeral Service was celebrated by Rev. John Ball at 11 a.m. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial contribution may be made to St. Mary’s College of Maryland Foundation, Emergency Assistance Fund, 18952 E Fisher Road, St. Mary’s City, Md. 20686. These funds are used to enable students who have unexpected financial difficulties to remain in college. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Frank E. Percell, Jr., 72 Frank E. Percell, Jr., 72, of Compton, Md., died Wednesday, July 15, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 22, 1942 in Washington, D.C. to the late Frank Elmo Percell, Sr. and Margaret Louise Simmons Percell. Frank proudly served in the United States Navy from May 28, 1961 to his Honorable Discharge on December 2, 1966 as a Parachute Rigger Third Class. He was proud to have served on the funeral detail of President John F. Kennedy. On July 26, 1963 he married his beloved wife, and high school sweetheart, Lorraine A. Percell in Clinton, Md. Together they celebrated over 51 wonderful years of marriage. He was employed for approximately 10 years by Pitney Bowes as a service representative. He was employed by Prince George’s County Municipal Government until his retirement in 1983 as a Building Supervisor/Engineer. During his employment with Prince George’s County, he spent many hours working as an electrician with the various volunteer fire departments in Prince George’s. He had a deep respect for and enjoyed working with the many wonderful vol-

unteer fire firefighters. He was a gifted artist and an avid woodworker, making many beautiful pieces that his family will cherish for generations to come. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, farming, and always had a bountiful garden. The times spent with his uncles enjoying these adventures were cherished memories. He was very handy and could fix or build just about anything. He was a life member of the Handyman of America. He took pleasure in the simple things life had to offer, had a vivid sense of humor, and was the rock that his family was built upon. Frank was a two time cancer survivor of the kidney and prostate. He enjoyed traveling back to the family farm in Tennessee to visit his relatives. However, his greatest love was for his family, whom he loved to spend his time with, especially his grandchildren whom he adored. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his beloved daughter, Kim Howe and Mark (whom he thought of as his son) of Leonardtown, Md.; his grandchildren, Emily Howe and Matthew Howe and many extended family, his cherished cousin Kathy Warner, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. Family will receive friends on Sunday, July 19 from 3 to 5 p.m., with a prayer service at 5 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend David Beaubien on Monday, July 20 at 10 a.m. at St. Aloysius Church, 22800 Washington Street, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers were: Billy Alvey, Jr., Jake Bosse, Matthew Howe, Paul Howe, Robert Resico, and Shaun Resico. Billy Alvey, Sr. will serve as an Honorary Pallbearer. Memorial Contributions may be made to Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. The family is sincerely grateful for the countless hours of dedicated service and friendship that these individuals provided to Frank over the last few years. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, July 21 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Road, Morganza, Md. The Reverend Keith Woods pastor the church will be celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery

with Joe Hall, Dale Herbert, Jr., Richard Herbert, Randy Herbert, Jason Herbert and Carl Nerem will be pallbearers. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

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Fritz: School Board Threat Investigation Over By Guy Leonard Staff Writer After a brief investigation by county sheriff’s office detectives into an alleged e-mail threat from one board of education member to another State’s Attorney Richard Fritz has decided not to pursue any charges, he told The County Times this week. In a letter sent to The Enterprise newspaper two weeks ago Board Member Rita Weaver wrote that she had been threatened by fellow board member Marilyn Crosby who had told Weaver in an e-mail of her

own that she “had a team that would take care of you.” Citing this threat Weaver announced to Board Chair Karin Bailey and Schools Superintendent Scott Smith that she would resign her position as vice chair of the board. Weaver is expected to return to board meetings as a regular member in October. Crosby has said in the aftermath of the e-mail flap that she meant to say she would work to get Weaver ousted from the board in the next election and that it was not a physical threat. Fritz said he agreed with that assessment.

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“I didn’t see much there,” Fritz said after reviewing the facts in the case. “It’s just two politicians arguing with each other. “We [the prosecutors office] have more to do than to be criminally litigating arguments between two politicians.” Last week The County Times reported on a similar finding from within the school board’s own ranks. It was revealed in a letter addressed to Weaver signed by Bailey that a unanimous vote of the four remaining board members found that the e-mail spat between the two had not reached the level of an actual threat. “At the conclusion of the board’s discussion, the board unanimously determined that the e-mail did not rise to the level of a

threat and did not warrant any further action by the board,” the letter read. “The board further determined that it would not be appropriate to forward your request to [ the board’s legal counsel] of the Office of Administrative Hearings for action, to censure [or] reprimand the board member in question, or to read your prepared statement during the public segment of [the July 8] board meeting.” The next board meeting is set for today at 9 a.m. at the board administrative offices in Leonardtown. Weaver declined to comment for this article. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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TPP Sends Two Students to National Flight Academy in Pensacola, FL The Pax River Flight Academy recently wrapped up its second year of operation at the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center, graduating 20 students from this year’s program. Two students were awarded scholarships from The Patuxent Partnership to attend a week long training program at the National Flight Academy (NFA) in Pensacola, Florida based on their outstanding performance during the school year. The NFA is a 102,000 square-foot four-story structure designed to be a fully immersive experience. The adventure begins when students enter the building – a virtual aircraft carrier called Ambition. Each deck of Ambition is designed scenically and theatrically to simulate a modern aircraft carrier. The first deck houses the galley, mess hall, administrative spaces and the aircraft hangar bays. The second deck is dedicated to academic spaces including the operations and intelligence centers. The third and fourth decks house crew quarters, lounges, and activity rooms. It is easy for students to forget they are inside a building and not on a real aircraft carrier. Two students, Patrick Russell and Jeffrey Knipe, were nominated for an all inclusive scholarship provided by The Patuxent Partnership. The award was given in recognition of their exceptional efforts during the school year at

the Pax River Flight Academy. “Every mission we did was a success,” said Jeffrey, “although the week went by extremely fast and some tasks were much harder than others, it was definitely worth it in the end. I learned so much while I was there. The Naval Aviation Museum and the IMAX film about the Magic of Flight were very cool as well.” In addition to attending the NFA program and the Naval Aviation Museum the students were able to meet the crew of the Blue Angels. At the end of the NFA program the students graduated and received their wings. The Pax River Flight Academy was made possible by a grant from NAWCAD to The Patuxent Partnership. The grant allowed for an Aviation Classroom Experience (ACE) to be developed and implemented within the St. Mary’s County Public School system. The ACE at the Tech Center is a scaled down version of the students experience at the National Flight Academy. The Patuxent Partnership works with government, industry and academia on initiatives in science and technology, hosts programs of interest to NAVAIR and the broader DoD community, and supports workforce development including education initiatives and professional development. Visit www.paxpartnership.org for more informaiton. Press Release

LIBRARY ITEMS Uncle Pete Professional Performance All ages are invited to laugh, dance, move, and sing along to a rocking concert with Uncle Pete on Monday, August 3. The performance will be at Margaret Brent Middle School (29675 Point Lookout Road, Helen) at 10 a.m., at Leonardtown Elementary School (22850 Duke Street, Leonardtown) at 12:30 p.m., and at the Lexington Park Library (21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park) at 3 p.m. Kindergarten Here We Come! Children who will be starting Kindergarten this fall are invited to come to ‘Kindergarten, Here We Come! The event includes stories and activities to help mark that all important first day, including boarding a real school bus! Lexington Park branch will Kindergarten, Here We Come on Tuesday, August 4 at 10 a.m. Charlotte Hall branch will host the activity on Wednesday, August 5 at 10:30 a.m., and Leonardtown branch will host the activity on Saturday, August 8 at 10 a.m. No registration required. Super Hero Academy Charlotte Hall branch will hold Super Hero Academy for all ages on Tuesday, August 4 at 10:30 a.m. Craft a super costume to hide your secret identity, then prepare to face the super obstacle course! Battle villains,

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As parents we try to teach our kids the lessons we have learned in life, although we can always continue to learn ourselves. Things like: be nice to others, never give up, always do the right thing, think things through before you act, treat others how you would like to be treated, don’t run with scissors, be aware of your surroundings at all times, the dreaded sex talk and hopefully that all men and women are created equal and deserve respect and an opportunity to become successful. Protecting our kids from harm becomes more and more difficult as they grow older and tell you “they know.” They think they are adults when they are actually still just impressionable and vulnerable big, and sometimes, little kids. Some of the difficult discussions that have to be addressed with your child are a few of the previously mentioned ones, but also underage drinking. Children learn traits from our actions. They watch us interact as couples, argue, drink, smoke, drive, swear at other drivers and more. Sometimes our actions are definitely stronger than words. Many children/young adults will leave for college or are seniors now and this is when you need to be upfront with your kids. Underage drinking is a problem and the thought of losing a child so young is devastating. While living in NY I knew someone whose son and friend, after a few drinks, went on a trail ride with their vehicle near a quarry while ignoring the no trespassing signs. They had bounced around on this piece of property days before but had

no idea the quarry blasted another 40 feet of land. They plummeted 60 feet to their deaths after just finishing their senior year. That is tough to recover from as a family. I don’t even know how they made it through. It was a year after this tragedy when I first saw them and they were still very much struggling to hold it together. Research has found kids who drink before the age of 15 are more likely to develop alcohol related problems later in life than if they started after turning 21. Again our kids will try to convince us they know what they are doing when they drink but do they? No! The CDC website reports that the consequences of underage drinking include: • School problems, such as higher absence and poor or failing grades. • Social problems, such as fighting and lack of participation in youth activities. • Legal problems, such as arrest for driving or physically hurting someone while drunk. • Physical problems, such as hangovers or illnesses. • Unwanted, unplanned, and unprotected sexual activity. • Disruption of normal growth and sexual development. • Physical and sexual assault. • Higher risk for suicide and homicide. • Alcohol-related car crashes and other un intentional injuries, such as burns, falls, and drowning. • Memory problems. • Abuse of other drugs. • Changes in brain development that may have life-long effects.

• Death from alcohol poisoning. In a CDC study of Youth Risk Behavior in 2011, they found that in the last 30 days: • 39 percent drank some amount of alcohol. • 22 percent binge drank. • 8 percent drove after drinking alcohol. • 24 percent rode with a driver who had been drinking alcohol. In Maryland, specifically students in grades 9 – 12, the CDC reported: • There are almost 225,000 underage drinkers in Maryland each year. • 67.2 percent had at least one drink of alcohol on one or more days during their life. • 24.5 percent had their first drink of alcohol, other than a few sips, before age 13. • 37 percent had at least one drink of alcohol on one or more occasion in the past 30 days. • 19.4 percent had five or more drinks of alcohol in a row (binge drinking) in the past 30 days. • 4.8 percent had at least one drink of alcohol on school property in the past 30 days. If you think your child isn’t, it might prove worthwhile to remove some trust and keep a closer eye on them. It may be their room, but it’s your house. As a parent you have every right to investigate their phone, computer, Facebook page and drawers to keep them safe. We know that drinking impairs our driving skills as adults but in our inexperienced youth the effects can be much worse. In 2010, underage drinking accidents cost

Marylanders over 1.3 billion according to a study by DT Levy. Roughly 787 million was for pain and suffering, 396 million due to lost work production from an injured employee and 125 million in medical costs. • Talk to your kids. • Ask them to leave if there is alcohol at a party. • Ask them to call you if they have had any alcohol. • Teach them to NEVER get in a vehicle with someone under the influence. • Tell them to sleep in their non-running vehicle if they’ve been drinking. • Get a room or stay at the family’s house. • Call you when they arrive and leave. • Keep you informed. Teach them now because there will be greater exposure to drugs and alcohol at college without any parental guidance. The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism estimated 1,400 college students between the ages of 18 and 24 will die from alcohol-related incidents each year. One of those was Sam Spady, who had everything going for her before she died from alcohol poisoning her first year at school. Now the family tries to help educate others so no one else has to live with this type of pain. Some places to find out more facts and solutions are: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Underage Drinking Prevention, CDC. gov, and The Century Coucil. Courtesy of Dr. Jay Lipoff

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Elements: A New, Healthy, and Chic Casual Dining Spot By Taylor DeVille Contributing Writer If you find yourself bored of going to the same old restaurants and bars in St. Mary’s County, here’s some good news: Elements Eatery & Mixology is guaranteed to add some variety to your local dining options. Located on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, Elements opened in March. Described as a “casual, seasonal restaurant and cocktail bar” on their website, Elements prides itself on offering food items as healthy as they are delicious. “We’re trying to be healthy,” said owner Rob Plant, who formerly owned and operated the Tides Restaurant and Blue Wind. “We have things like quinoa on our menu and we have a lot of glutenfree items. With the exception of bread on a sandwich, our menu is almost entirely gluten-free—we have glutenfree crab cakes, that kind of stuff.” Not only does the menu boast healthy food options, it also exclusively features food from local growers and farmers, such as EvenStar, Goddard Farm, Kellam Seafood, and the Loveville Produce Auction. Elements supports local charity organizations by donating both food and money. “We do fundraisers for people like the soup kitchen, homeless shelters, Habitat for Humanity.” Plant said. In addition to supporting local farms and charities, Plant is keen on environmental sustainability. “You have some restaurants that are just full blast, they’re just consumers of energy and water when you can put in low-flow faucets and dishwashers to use less water,” said Plant. “We try

to have a healthy environmental footprint, so compared to the previous restaurant that was here, we probably use 60 percent less water than they used. In terms of gas, we probably use about half the gas they used, and we probably use about 20 percent less electricity. That’s all from installing better equipment, better training with our staff, menu design. With packaging, we do a lot of recycling. Our goal is to have things with less packaging and less environmental impact. We think that’s important.” Elements Eatery & Mixology is open 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. They offer both on and offsite catering. Community members can look forward to cooking classes and cocktail classes sometime in September. Events will be announced on their Facebook page www.facebook. com/elementseateryandmixology. Elements also features a private dining room which “seats between 10 guests in a single-table configuration and 16 guests in a four-table configuration”, according to their website. There is no charge to reserve

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the room. Customers can also dine on the patio, which can be reserved for parties of 16 or more—according to the website, “a half-patio reservation will accommodate a party of up to 30 comfortably”. For res-

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July Month Long (July 23 to August 1) “All Over the Map” Art Show Yellow Door Art Studios (22795 Washington St. Leonardtown) — show runs July 3 through July 31 Yellow Door Community Art Gallery is featuring Pam Callen, painter and Lonnie Harkins, photographer in a show entitled “All Over the Map”. From Austria to Uganda, the artists have seen 56 of the world’s 196 countries, five of the seven continents, and have captured the beauty and allure of these beautiful locales in their respective media. Come and see stunning images of nature and culture. Show runs from July 3 through 31 with opening reception July 9, 5 to 7 p.m. Bingo Every Saturday Mother Catherine Academy Mother Catherine Academy (33883 Chaptico Road, Mechanicsville) — Every Saturday; doors open at 5 p.m., Early Birds start at 6:30 p.m., regular games start at 7 p.m. $10 admission (includes one regular book). Progressive Money Ball and door prizes. Concessions include weekly specials along with regulars pizza, cheeseburgers, hamburgers, hot dogs and fries. Pull Tabs $1000 payouts with some having multiple winners. Down lines and 3 Balls! Instant winning Pull Tabs $500 Jackpot in 54 numbers or less $1000 (Progressive - $100 added each week). Consolation $500. Winner Take All Special. Call 301-884-3165 for more information. Visit our website www.mothercatherine.org for Jackpot and Moneyball update. Bingo at Father Andrew White Father Andrew White School gymnasium (22850 Washington Street, Leonardtown) — Every Friday; doors open at 5:30, games start at 6:55 p.m. Bingo is held each Friday at the Father Andrew White School gymnasium in Leonardtown. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus #1470, doors open at 5:30 and games start at 6:55 p.m. For more information, call Ed Henderson at 301475-1824 or visit kofcknights.org/ CouncilSite/?CNO=1470 Summer Lunch and Learn Program Lexington Park Elementary (46763 N Shangri-La Dr, Lexington Park) — Monday through Thursday June 29 to July 20; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. St. Mary’s County Public Schools and the St. Mary’s County Judy Center Partnership are hosting free summer time Lunch and Learn Programs for children ages birth to 18-years-old. Children’s meals are free, Adult meals may be purchased for $3.50 For additional information contact the Judy Center at 301-863-4068.

Vacation Bible School Hughesville Baptist Church (8505 Old Leonardtown Rd, Hughesville) — July 27 through 31; 9 a.m. to noon. Hughesville Baptist Church will be having their annual Vacation Bible School July 27 to 31 for children 4-years-old through 6 grade from 9 a.m. until noon. The Journey Begins will be the theme. The church is located at 8505 Old Leonardtown Road in Hughesville. For more info and to register go to www.hughesvillebaptist.com. Wild About Wildlife Summer Camp Location varies — July 27 to July 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; July 30, 4 p.m. overnight through July 31, 10 a.m. For students entering grades 4-5. We’ll explore our parks to learn about animals big and small. Activities will include habitat exploration, observing wild animals in the field, up close encounters with our exhibit animals and an overnight campout at Flag Ponds Nature Park. Food for the overnight and camping equipment are included. $200, members; $230, nonmembers.

Thursday, July 23 Mother County Republicans Meeting US Colored Troops Memorial Interpretive Center (21675 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park) — 7 p.m. The Mother County Republicans meet Thurs., July 23 at 7 p.m. at the US Colored Troops Memorial Interpretive Center. The guest speaker is Wayne Dupree, award-winning blogger and radio host. SMC Manufacturing Forum Lenny’s Restaurant (23418 Three Notch Rd, California) — 8 to 9:30 a.m. Please join us on the morning of July 23 at Lenny’s Restaurant for a presentation by Rick Decker of the Regional Additive Manufacturing Partnership of Maryland (RAMP). RAMP MD is a consortium of private businesses, educational institutions, governmental agencies, and representatives of U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Ground. Mr. Decker will describe how they are growing the additive manufacturing industry in Northeast Maryland. Tasty Tacos at VFW 2632 VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd, California) — 5:30 to 8 p.m. Come join us for our last Tasty Tacos this year. Our tacos are made with ground beef and are seasoned just right. Choose a soft or hard shell and fix them your way at our fixin’s bar. 1 for $2, 3 for $5, and 5 for $8.

Friday, July 24 Upper Room Connection Cafe Hollywood Church of the Nazarene (24710 Sotterley Rd, Hollywood) — 6:30 p.m. Free event for the public (age 17

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and up) Complimentary non-alcoholic drinks, such as a selection of coffees, teas, frozen non-alcoholic drinks, sodas and food. Plenty of fun, conversation, pool, ping-pong, music and wifi. For more information, contact Terri Palmer at 301-884-8082. Prevent Diabetes Workshop Lexington Park Library (21677 F.D.R. Blvd, Lexington Park) — 2 to 4 p.m. A Diabetes Prevention Workshop will he held free of charge Friday, July 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park. Do you have any risk factors for diabetes (family history, overweight, sedentary lifestyle) or have you even been told you have pre-diabetes or “borderline” diabetes? Attend this free, two-hour workshop taught by a certified diabetes educator and learn how small changes can help you prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Call 301-475-6019 for information.

Saturday, July 25 Downtown Tunes in Leonardtown on the Square Leonardtown Square — 6 p.m. Downtown Tunes series features a variety of music genres including jazz, country, bluegrass, acoustic and rock-n-roll performed by local artists. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the music on the square in Leonardtown. Rain dates are always the day after the originally scheduled date. Legion 221 Pork & Beef Sandwich Sale American Legion Post 221 (21690 Colton Pt. Rd, Avenue) — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on both Saturday and Sunday. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and sandwiches will cost $7 each. Call 301-884-4071 for further information. Lighthouse Adventure Cruise Calvert Marine Museum (14275 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) — 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lighthouse lovers are invited to the popular Lighthouse Adventure Cruises on Saturdays, July 25, and August 8 aboard a private charter vessel. The cost is $130 for the day-long trip; museum members pay $120. Lunch is on your own. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Call 410-3262042 ext. 41 to reserve your spot. On July 25, lighthouse cruisers enjoy the Northern route. Departing from the Drum Point Lighthouse, the cruise includes Cove Point, Thomas Point, Sandy Point, Bloody Point, and Sharps Island Lighthouses. Lunch is at Kentmoor Restaurant on Kent Island. Angel Wings & Things Thrift Store Beside St. Michael’s Church (16566 Three Notch Rd, Ridge) — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are many weekend specials,

including 25 percent off all baby gear. Collectors must see our displays of carousels, bells, figurines, dolls, plates, silver and glassware. So many treasures at great prices. Donations are accepted on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All workers are volunteers and all proceeds support St. Michael’s School’s tuition assistance program. Live Auction, Music, Car Wash, and Ice Cream Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd., Mechanicsville) — Doors open at 11 a.m. to view items Doors open at 11 a.m. to view items with auction beginning at 2 p.m. with Rodney Thompson of Homestead Auctions. There will be a car wash from 9 a.m. to noon to benefit the Mt. Zion Youth. There will be music at noon and meet Pinch at 2:30 p.m. United Methodist Women Sarah Circle will offer Rada Cutlery Sale and Circle of Friends will offer baked goods for sale. Plan to have lunch while you are here, there will be ice cream and Mechanicsville Optimist Club will offer food. Had a yard sale, moving, down sizing and don’t know what to do with your items? Contact Tom Keller at 301-481-6388, all donations are tax deductible and form will be furnished. All proceeds from the Live Auction will enable the United Methodist Men to continue their many missions. Visit www.mtzionmech.org for more information.

Sunday, July 26 Legion 221 Pork & Beef Sandwich Sale American Legion Post 221 (21690 Colton Pt. Rd, Avenue) — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on both Saturday and Sunday at American Legion Post 221 at 21690 Colton’s Point Roa (Rt. 242), in Avenue, Md. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and sandwiches will cost $7 each. Call 301-884-4071 for further information. Family Pets in Clay: A Parent/Child Workshop Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Art Center (13480 Dowell Rd, Lusby) — 1 to 4 p.m. Member Cost: $60 per parent/child couple; $10/extra family member Nonmember Cost: $65 per parent/child couple; $10/ extra family member Materials Fee: all materials included . Instructor: Parran Collery Join us for a fun afternoon of creating clay sculptures and tiles of our favorite family pets! Each family member can create their own tile and sculpture, or family members can work together to make a group masterpiece. No clay experience needed! Registration required. To register, call

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410-326-4640. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org. Angel Wings & Things Thrift Store Beside St. Michael’s Church (16566 Three Notch Rd, Ridge) — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There are many weekend specials, including 25 percent off all baby gear. Collectors must see our displays of carousels, bells, figurines, dolls, plates, silver and glassware. So many treasures at great prices. All workers are volunteers and all proceeds support St. Michael’s School’s tuition assistance program.

Monday, July 27 Cookbook/Children’s book Author Ellynee Brice Davis and Illustrator Joyce Lemontree Judd Speak on Publishing as Independent Authors Leonardtown Library Meeting Room (23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown) — 7 to 8 p.m. The pair will speak on publishing as independent authors. The event is open to all MWA members and the public. First-time attendees will be admitted for free. For more information, contact Wendy Kibler at 301-862-3035 or visit www.marylandwriters.org.

Tuesday, July 28 CSM Twilight Performance Series: With Lying Eyes College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus (22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown) — show starts at 6:45 p.m.

The College of Southern Maryland is offering a free, outdoor performance series during summer 2015. The CSM Twilight Performance Series consists of concerts at all three CSM campus locations, including the everpopular Chautauqua program! Bring comfy camp chairs and a picnic dinner! Food and refreshments available for purchase at Leonardtown only, provided by the Rolling Grille.

Wednesday, July 29 Living Hope Church Vacation Bible School Living Hope Church (46694 Midway Dr., Lexington Park) — 6 to 8 p.m. Join the vacation bible school at Living Hope Church July 27-July 29 6 to 8 p.m. The theme is “Knights of the Kingdom: Putting on the Whole Armor of God”. There will be games, snacks, crafts, worship and a bible lesson. Everything is free. This is for children ages 4-11. Please come on out and have a good time! For more information, email children@livinghopemd.com.

Thursday, July 30 Life-Sized Games Potomac Library (3225 Ruth B. Swann Dr., Indian Head) — 6 to 8:30 p.m. In this monthly series we play a different life-sized version of a popular board or computer game. Previous life-sized games include Candy Land, Angry Bids, Clue, Checkers, Chess and more! Join us and Scrabble made life-size! Call 301-375-7375 for more information.

CSM Twilight Performance Series: The United States Navy Band College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus (115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick)— doors open at 6:30 p.m. Formed in 1999 as a specialty unit of the United States Navy Band, the Cruisers live up to their namesake by having the capabilities of playing genres of music ranging from jazz, R&B, classic rock, adult contemporary and pop as well as original material. The performance will be presented as part of CSM’s Twilight Performance Series. Each week the series features a different performance on each campus. Bring a picnic and a lawn chair or blanket (no alcoholic beverages permitted). Free. For a complete schedule of performances, visit www.csmd. edu/Arts/TwilightSeries/index.html.

Friday, July 31 Mechanicsville Ladies Auxiliary Spaghetti Dinner Immaculate Conception Church Hall (28297 Old Village Road, Mechanicsville) — 5 to 8 p.m. The Mechanicsville Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Friday July 31 from 5 p.m. 8 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church Hall in Mechanicsville, Md. We will be offering 2 types of sauces, garlic bread and salad for each meal. The cost of Dinners will be $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-10, and children 5 and under are free! Bring your family and friends. All proceeds benefit the Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary.

Saturday, August 1 Angel Wings & Things Thrift Store Beside St. Michael’s Church (16566 Three Notch Rd, Ridge) — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are many weekend specials, including 25 percent off all baby gear. Collectors must see our displays of carousels, bells, figurines, dolls, plates, silver and glassware. So many treasures at great prices. Donations are accepted on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All workers are volunteers and all proceeds support St. Michael’s School’s tuition assistance program. Prevent Diabetes Workshop Health Connections Office in Outpatient Pavilion at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital (Leonardtown) — 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A Diabetes Prevention Workshop will he held free of charge Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Health Connections office in the Outpatient Pavilion at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown. Do you have any risk factors for diabetes (family history, overweight, sedentary lifestyle) or have you even been told you have pre-diabetes or “borderline” diabetes? Attend this free, two-hour workshop taught by a certified diabetes educator and learn how small changes can help you prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Call 301-475-6019 for information.

CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY Now RuNNiNg iN EvERy issuE! METHODIST CHURCH NEW - WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORSHIP Beginning July 8 • 6:30 p.m. (July 22, Aug 12, 26 & Sept 9, 23)

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Rev. Sheldon Reese, Pastor Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. All of our services are traditional. Child care is provided. Sunday Evening Youth Group Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available

HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH A member of the Southern Baptist Convention 8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637 301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627 Senior Pastor Dr. J. Derek Yelton Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins

• Sunday School (all ages) • Sunday Morning Worship • Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study • Wednesday Discipleship Classes (Adults, youth & Children)

9:15 am 10:30 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

21800 N. Shangri-La, Dr. #8 PO Box 1260 Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-866-5772 Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.

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Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Friday Men Perfecting Men 7 p.m

CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Cecilia Church

47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429 St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 301-862-4600 Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Saturday Sunday: 8:00 am Weekday (M-F): 7:30 am Confessions: 3-4 pm Saturday www.stceciliaparish.com

Greetings from the Bible Temple Church family in Mechanicsville Maryland. Here at Bible Temple, we believe that in this life it is important to have strong and healthy relationships 1. A relationship with Christ 2. A personal relationship with family and friends Through these relationships, we develop the characteristics of love, understanding and forgiveness; the true heart of Christ. “ Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3).

SUNDAY MASS 10 a.m. 26415 North Sandgates Rd. Mechanicsville, Md 20659

We invite you to experience the change… the transformation with us. Just bring your heart and God will supply the rest. Come grow with us in a place, “Where the Word Reaches the Heart!” Everyone is Welcome! Leadership: Pastor Joseph and First Lady Marilyn Young Sunday School for all ages: 9:00AM Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45AM Bible Study: Wednesdays at 7:30PM

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Address: 29050 New Market Village Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Website: www.bibletemplechurch.org Phone number: 301-374-9110

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Thursday, July 23 Tracy Allen Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 to 11 p.m. Thursday Jazz Jam Eaglewood Corner Lounge (105 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro) – 8 to 11 p.m.

Friday, July 24 Crafts & Campfire on the Beach

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North Beach (9036 Bay Ave, North Beach) – 6:30 p.m. Tracy Allen Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Lee Travers and Kristi Allen: Soft Rock Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach) – 7:30 to 10 p.m.

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Family Pets in Clay: A Parent/ Child Workshop Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Art Center (13480 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 1 to 4 p.m.

Monday, July 27 Pizza & Pint Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 4 to 7 p.m. Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, July 28 Burger & Pint Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 4 to 7 p.m. Team Feud Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 29

Mac & Juice Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 to 11 p.m.

Saturday, July 25 The Woven Lullabies (Kappa and Paul): Folk/Rock Harmonies

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Sunday, July 26

Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach) – 7:30 to 10 p.m. Karaoke with DJ Tommy T & Friends Applebee’s (45480 Miramar, California) – 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Open Mic Night with Stephen Nelson Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 6 to 10 p.m.

Thursday, July 30 Mercy Creek Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday Jazz Jam Eaglewood Corner Lounge (105 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro) 8 to 11 p.m

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BLEACHERS A View From The My Dear Watson By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer

The story is usually about the winner: the person, depending on the sport, holding the trophy, being swarmed by post-game reporters, spraying champagne, doing burnouts or reveling in a downpour of confetti. That’s who gets the accolades, the attention, the endless SportsCenter loops and maybe – if the obstacles and drama were significant – a 30 for 30 documentary. Fits of strength, new levels of human athleticism, steely nerves under pressure, a killer instinct and absolute victory: that’s what fabulous sporting moments are made of. Runners up or those buried deep in the field are soon-to-be-forgotten props on someone else’s glory train. Every now and then, though, there’s a story that cuts through the darn near exclusive celebration of victory. With all due respect to the ultimate winner at this year’s Open Championship, a coronation that was delayed until Monday due to weather and perhaps not coincidently beyond my due date for this piece, THE story – for me anyway - happened at the end of Saturday’s rain-soaked and wind-swept second round. As Tom Watson, 65, approached the Swilcan Bridge to cross the burn (love the terminology used across the pond) bisecting the 18th fairway at famed St. Andrews, it was far from picturesque. Weather delays had pushed the moment to the brink of sunset and left but a few brave and beer-infused souls in the grandstand. Nevertheless, a series of photos was in order. The first was with playing partners Ernie Els, Brandt Snedeker and the caddies for all three players. A photo of Watson with his son/ caddie followed. Finally, Watson, a gentleman among gentlemen and the definition of grace, stood alone on the stone bridge as cameras popped. Watson was 11-over par at the time of the photo op and ended up 12-over, a career-worst for the five-time Open champion. He not only missed the cut, Watson finished next to last. So why the fuss over this forgettable performance? This was Watson’s last Open tournament. Of 1972 vintage, I don’t remember many sporting events prior to 1981. Jack Nicklaus, golf’s leader with 18 major championships, won 17 of

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them prior to ’81. Watson, an eighttime major champ, won The Open and U.S. Open Championships in ’82 and repeated as The Open champ in ’83. My impressionable young mind didn’t understand all the Nicklaus worship; Watson was the best golfer in the world. Those ’82 and ’83 titles created my “thing” for Watson. Childhood memories will do that to you, I suppose. Huge moments and competitors get chiseled onto your blank, impressionable canvas and that’s it…they’re forged like stone tablets. Characters become larger than life. Players and teams become better than they actually were. And no one better try to convince you otherwise. Oh to recreate that young, unencumbered mind: there was no distracting static, no historical context, no disputable data and no cynicism. There was only the now, and the now was fabulous. Moments were never overanalyzed and, as a result of pure thinking, the present was better than it had ever been before and likely as good as it would ever be. During summer break in the early 80’s, only Wimbledon and The Open Championship broke my morning routine of cartoons, Atari and professional wrestling. Watching The Open engraved Watson’s legend in my mind. Thirty-plus years later, his illustrious Open career is over and his farewell will quickly fade. The storylines marinating at St. Andrews are just too good for nostalgia to hold its grip. Will Dustin Johnson recover from a U.S. Open meltdown? Could Sergio Garcia win his first major championship? Or amateur Paul Dunne? Will Jordan Spieth claim the third leg of golf’s grand slam and take the next step toward becoming the best golfer of his generation (and to a current 10-year-old what Watson was to me)? The winner will dictate the ultimate headline for the 144th Open Championship. But before getting there, before showering the latest man who hoists the Claret Jug with praise (forgetting all others), I had to pause to appreciate Watson’s excellence and an uncluttered child’s mind, the confluence of which made Watson the first “greatest golfer” I ever saw. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@ gmail.com

WPGC Bike Fest Heads to MDIR

The Mickey Thompson Tires IDBL Series returns to Maryland International Raceway for the 15th annual WPGC Bike Fest July 24-26. This is the biggest IDBL event of the year! The WPGC Bike Fest will feature a special 5-second, 240mph Top Fuel match race with Larry “Spiderman” McBride taking on Dave Vantine on the wildest machines you have ever seen! The event will also feature Orient Express Pro Street, DME Racing Real Street, Vance & Hines 4.60 index, FBR Shop 5.60 Index, Carpenter Racing Crazy 8’s, Trac King Clutches Top Sportsman, Shinko Tires Pro E.T., Brock’s Performance Street E.T., and Eastside Performance Grudge. There will also be a special “Paint The 1/4 Pink” program run at this event to raise money for the “Bikers Against Breast Cancer”. Last year these ladies raised over $7,000! This program is for female riders only competing on drag bikes and street bikes. This class will be run on Saturday and will be a 32-bike qualified field run in an E.T. bracket racing format. These female motorcycle racers have been raising money for a great cause, so come on out and show them your support! The event will also host a huge vendor midway full of motorcycle parts, apparel, and accessories! In addition to the racing MDIR will host the famous Hot Body Bikini Contest on Sunday, plus Bikini Bartenders in the Coors Light Beer Garden! Also be sure to check out the wild custom bike show on Sunday! The Stunt Bike competition is always a fan favorite at the WPGC Bike Fest with talented riders putting on a show for DC Fans! These athletes will be practicing on Friday and Saturday during the Free Ride and will be getting down and dirty in the $4,000 Stunt Bike Competition on Sunday afternoon! The WPGC stage will be jamming with live bands on Sunday and WPGC’s own DJ Flexx will be hosting the show! So head to Maryland

International Raceway for an exciting weekend of motorcycle action! On Friday the gates will open at 9 a.m, and there will be an Early Bird Test Session .from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for $100 per bike. Friday evening there will be Test & Tune from 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. for $25 per bike. There will also be a Stuntbike free ride from 3 p.m.-8 p.m. On Saturday the gates will open at 8 a.m. Top Sportsman, Pro ET, Street ET, Crazy 8’s, and 5.60 Index will start qualifying at 9 a.m. Paint the 1/4 Pink will qualify at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. with first round starting at 3 p.m. 4.60 Index, Pro Street, Real Street, and Grudge will run at 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. Pro E.T. and Street E.T. eliminations will start on Saturday at 2 p.m. The Top Fuel bikes will run at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. There will also be a Stuntbike free ride from noon-8 p.m. On Sunday the gates will open at 8 a.m., and the church service will start at 8:30 am. Top Sportsman, Pro E.T., Street E.T., Crazy 8’s, and 5.60 Index will get one time run at 9 a.m. so be sure to arrive early. Bike Show judging and registration is from 9 a.m.-noon. The Stuntbike free ride will be from 9.a.m.-noon with the competition starting at noon. Eliminations for pro classes will start at 11:30.a.m., and noon for sportsman classes. Live music from 1.p.m.-4.p.m., the bikini contest starts at 4.p.m., and the bike show awards are at 4:30 p.m. The Top Fuel bikes will run at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Pro Street entry fee is $200, Real Street entry fee is $150, 4.60 Index entry fee is $150, 5.60 Index entry fee is $75, Crazy 8’s racer entry fee is $50, Pro E.T. racer entry fee is 1-day $70 or 2-day $120, Street E.T. entry fee is 1-day $50 or 2-day $80, Grudge entry fee is $50 per day. The Custom Bike Show entry fee is $30. A 1-Day Stuntbike entry fee is $30 or a weekend Stuntbike entry fee is $50. A weekend pass for spectators and crew is $40 or a 1-day pass is $20. All kids 6-11 are only $5 per day. For full details on the IDBL visit www.RaceIDBL.com

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From my Backyard to our Bay A St. Mary’s County Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water

From My Backyard to Our Bay was first developed by the Baltimore County Soil Conservation District. From there, the booklet was given to each of the Soil Conservations Districts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area for customization. If the 77 million residents who live in the watershed area of the Chesapeake Bay read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health. Obtain a FREE copy of the booklet by going to the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, smrwa.org and downloading it. The booklet is available from your local library; Chicken Scratch in Park Hall; The Greenery in Hollywood; Good Earth Natural Food and the St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District in Leonardtown. Join your local watershed association and make a difference for Our Bay!

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The Chesapeake Bay is threatened What’s threatening the Bay?

Nitrogen. Phosphorus. Sediment. These are the major factors responsible for the decline of water quality in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

that falls on St. Mary’s County will make its way to the Bay or one of its tributaries. Along the way it will pick up and carry with it the things that we put on the ground.

Nitrogen and phosphorus are nutrients. They serve as essential food for living things, but too much can be lethal to the Bay. Too many nutrients spawn the growth of algae that can be toxic to marine life, pets, and humans. When those algae die, they remove life-giving oxygen from the water and create “dead zones” where fish, oysters, clams, and crabs can’t live because they can’t breathe. Sediment is soil that washes into the Bay when it rains. It clouds the water and prevents underwater grasses from growing. These grasses produce oxygen and provide a place for young fish and crabs to develop and thrive.

So who’s responsible?

Every one of us. Every drop of water

From http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3046/

What can I do?

From My Backyard to Our Bay offers tips for living in harmony with the Bay. It explains how you can contribute to the health of your local watershed,

This is the first in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (maryann.scott58@yahoo.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of the little booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next week’s County Times!

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maintain an environmentally-friendly lawn, and manage stormwater runoff, wells, and septic systems – all in ways that will reduce the flow of nutrients and Bay-Wise landscapes sediment into the Bay. minimize negative impacts on our waterways by using Restoring the Chesapeake Bay smarter lawn management techniques and gardening The Chesapeake Bay is a national practices. The University treasure that desperately needs our of Maryland Extension help. Experts agree that there is only Master Gardener Bay-Wise one way to restore the Chesapeake Bay, and that’s “one river at a time.” But program in St. Mary’s County offers hands-on the problems don’t start in the rivers; help with managing your they start on the land surrounding the landscape by providing rivers – their watersheds. You live in a information, a site visit, and watershed. We all do. The way we treat landscape certifications. the land in our watersheds affects the Our yardstick checklist is health of our streams, our rivers, and easy to understand and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay. follow, and our team of trained Master Gardeners What is a Watershed? can help guide you A watershed is all the land area through it while offering that drains to a given body of water. suggestions to improve Topography (the elevation and the both the appearance contour of the land) determines where and sustainability of your landscape. and how fast stormwater runoff will flow and eventually drain to a surface Call Now & water body such as a stream, creek, Schedule a Visit! or river. Every resident of St. Mary’s 301-475-4120 County lives in a watershed that drains extension.umd.edu/baywise to the Chesapeake Bay or one of its Start a Movement in Your tributaries. Neighborhood…Be the First to be Certified Bay-Wise!

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42. A flat or level surface 43. European cave salamander 44. Nickname for Robert 45. Syrian tablets from 3000 B.C. 46. Lasso 48. Fabrics of camel or goats 49. Old name for an area in Turkey 50. Shock therapy 51. UC Berkeley nickname 52. Partridge Family’s Susan

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14. Data executive 15. Hot air, trial or party 18. Exclamation of surprise 19. ___-magnon early humans 20. Crest of a hill 22. Two deck rummy game 23. Fruit drink suffix 24. Informal debt instrument 27. Dashes 28. Hawaiian guitar 29. Singer ___ Lo Green 31. Spanish hero El ___ 32. Prima ballerina Karsavina 33. Taxi 34. “You’re the Top” composer’s initials 35. Colony founded by Xenophanes 36. Talked 37. Undo garment ties 38. Exuberantly creative 39. Meat from a pig (alt. sp.) 40. About ilium 44. Blat 47. ‘__ death do us part

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities

Losing memory or cognitive ability is a tremendous fear but there is growing evidence that cognitive ability can be maintained or even improved to the end of life. Brain-e-ology is designed to dispel the limiting myths of memory loss and aging, give participants a better understanding of how their brain works, provide participants the tools to incorporate brain fitness activities into their daily lives and create open minds. More than 90% of participants report that they feel like they have more control over future memory loss after taking this program. The workshop will be offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays, Aug. 11 through Sep. 15 from 11 a.m. – noon. Note: This class is not suitable for those who have been diagnosed with dementia or other cognitive impairment. Class size is limited so register early. To make reservations call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

Introductory Pickleball Lessons

Pickleball is a game played with a perforated plastic ball and wood or composite paddles on a court similar to badminton. This clinic, held at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center on Tuesdays, Aug. 4 & 11 from 8-10 a.m., will be facilitated by two experienced Pickleball players who will teach the rules of the game as well as offer additional pointers. Paddles and balls will be available. This class is designed for those new to Pickleball. Cost: $8.00. To learn more or to register, call 301-4754200, ext. 1050.

Beginner Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Classes Starting Up in August

The Loffler Senior Activity Center will be hold beginning Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention classes at 11 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays throughout the month of Aug. Medical studies have shown that practicing this program can help reduce pain significantly, prevents falls for the elderly and provides many other health benefits in a relatively short period of time. Whilehere is no monetary cost for this class, commitment to regular attendance and practice at home is required for students. To sign up for this class or for more information call 301737-5670, ext. 1658.

Free Broadway inspired Concert

The Southern Maryland Encore Chorale will be at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Wed. Jul. 29 at 2 p.m. for a free concert entitled “Broadway’s Best”. Participants in the History of Musical Theatre in the United States workshop will have reserved front row seats. All additional seats are open to persons age 50 or above. Prior sign up is encouraged so that enough seating is made available. For more information or to sign up, please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3101.

Biography Documentary: The Google Boys

Come to the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wednesday Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. to

see a 50 minute documentary about one of the great business sagas of our time. Google was co-founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were students at Stanford University and the company was first incorporated as a privately held company on September 7, 1998. These young men say their goal was to make the entire world’s information searchable and instantly accessible. How did they do it? Sign up to watch by calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 or stop by the Loffler reception desk.

Tai Chi for Arthritis: The Extension Movements

Medical studies confirm Tai Chi for Arthritis relieves pain, reduces falls and improves quality of life. This class, offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesdays, Aug. 12 – Sep.16, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. is a continuation from Tai Chi for Arthritis: The Core Movements. Students will learn new movements and learn how to incorporate the Tai Chi principles into practice. Prerequisite: Students must have taken Tai Chi for Arthritis: The Core Movements for at least one 6 week session prior to signing up for this course. To register for this class, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

Learn How To Make A Farmer’s Market Basket

Go to your next farmer’s market trip in style! The Northern Senior Activity Center will be having a market basket

class on Tuesdays Aug. 11 & 18 from 1-3 p.m. Participants will make a sturdy basket woven on a rectangular hoop with a choice of decorative weavers. The bottom will be filled to hold the smallest of cargo. The basket size is 8” x 14” x 8” high. The cost for the kit and instruction is $35. Advanced sign up is required and payment is due at time of sign up. For more information please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3101.

Stay Youthful with Yoga!

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Experience the healing benefits of yoga. Yoga is offered at the Northern Senior Activity Center every Monday at 9 a.m. and alternating Fridays at 8 a.m. This ancient discipline is used as both an exercise to increase flexibility and strength as well as a method of relaxation. Class requires a fitness card which can be purchased for $30 at the front desk and is good for 10 sessions. Try your first class for free! For more information, please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3101.

Play Hand and Foot on Thursday Mornings

At Loffler Senior Activity Center the card game Hand and Foot will change playing time from 1 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Thursdays beginning Aug. 6. This game is similar to Canasta and is not difficult to learn. If you are 50+ years of age and wish to try it out come on by. If you’d like more information, call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.

Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 • Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 • Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 13101 Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.

Charles Chilton By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Charles Chilton was born in St. Mary’s County in 1755. He was the son of Stephen Chilton (originally from Westmoreland County, VA) and his second wife, Ann. When Stephen Chilton made his will in 1770 he devised “Woodward’s Frolic” to his son Stephen, Jr. while Charles inherited “the plantation where Charles Allison now lives” The acreage is unknown, but it was surely less than the 789 acres Charles owned at the time of his death. In 1776 Charles applied for Marine Service but there’s no evidence he actually served. It is also said that his property was destroyed by the British in 1781.

Richard Barnes, Charles Chilton, and Nicholas Lewis Sewall represented St. Mary’s County in the ratification of the U.S. Constitution by the Maryland Convention. These three men were actually the first to sign the document on April 28, 1788. On September 11, 1789 President George Washington nominated (and the Senate approved) Charles Chilton “For Surveyor of Town Creek, in the District of Patuxent, State of Maryland, in place of Robert Young, who declines the appointment.” He held this post for the remainder of his life. Charles Chilton never married. “He lived at ‘Kingston’ and practiced law in Leonardtown. He is said to have always worn black velvet knee breeches, and to have been so irascible that he kept his fine for contempt of court always in his

pocket.” When he made his will in 1820 he asked to be buried “without any preaching or parade.” His slaves were to be freed shortly after his death. Any of them who were unable to support themselves were to be cared for out of his estate. “Died on the 10th of April, at his residence in St. Mary’s county, Charles Chilton, Esq., in the 69th year of his age. He was a patriot of the revolution, and was Purser on board the Virginia Frigate, when she was captured by the British fleet. He was a member of the State Convention, when she ratified the Federal Constitution, and an associate Judge of St. Mary’s County, when he was appointed by Gen. Washington, about 35 years ago, “surveyor of the Port of Town Creek,” which he held till his

death, notwithstanding the violent conflict of party feeling while in office; and yet he was always a dedicated federalist, and among the last men in the world that would ever succumb to those in power. He has left a chasm in his neighborhood, that no human being can fill, unless they lived as he did, and did as he did. He lived and died a bachelor, although he lived not alone; for he was daily visited by the poor, the maimed, the blind, as well as by the rich, and they never left his dwelling without leaving a blessing behind them. He seemed to live for others and not for himself, and of all men the writer of this notice ever knew, he surely was, most emphatically, the poor man’s friend.” (Baltimore Patriot, April 23, 1824).

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Thursday, July 23, 2015

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I Am NOT Like Her! By Shelby Opperman Contributing Writer Since I have been having to watch lots more TV than usual the last few weeks, I have really started to wonder about, rate, and criticize commercials more than normal. Of course we all know that mid-summer means the start of all the back to school commercials. I still get a quick twinge of anxiety when I start to see them, and worry about how much all those school supplies will cost. Then I remember that my last child has been out of school for ten years. I don’t have to get the back to school list anymore, and rush to the stores with the boys to get the perfect back pack or notebook and all the other necessities. Do I miss it? Yes. And I especially miss the old Staples commercial where the Father sings “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” while racing his shopping cart past his depressed children. What could be more heartwarming. I wonder if my youngest son will sing that to his small boys someday soon. Family traditions are important. A few commercials have made changes due to public outcry. Two of which I also wrote in to make comments. The first was the Aleve © commercial where a woman volunteering at an animal shelter says that her back pain might force her to give back the old dog she adopted. Lots of people complained about this one. I have a dear friend in Kentucky that spends every day on the road and hundreds of miles saving dogs from kill shelters and getting them to safe shelters or people who can adopt them out. She was furious, as were others, as to how easily she could give the dog back. The commercial changed its wording pretty quickly. The second commercial to come under immediate fire was the newest Graco © Pack ‘N Play Playards with Portable Nappers. A woman puts her baby in the napper for a nap, but the baby starts crying, so she unhooks the napper compartment with the baby in it and places it right next to her in front of a stove on the floor. The woman then takes out a frying pan to start dinner. I was pretty stunned by what I saw, and wrote in by the

next day. Many people had written ahead of me about the shock of placing a baby under a stove. At first Graco wrote back a very noncommittal answer about trying to show how Moms have to juggle so many things with their babies that they were trying to be helpful. But, after a day or two more of endless posts, Graco very nicely said they have listened and will be changing the commercial. I haven’t seen a new one yet. But I felt happy that I had accomplished something. And then the realization hit. Oh my gosh, in these last few weeks I was becoming my Mother. After she retired completely from the State of Maryland and from waitressing, her days were spent sitting in her chair in the dining room complaining about neighbors, scaring door to door salespeople by opening her door with a gun, calling police on people that even crossed a corner of her yard, and writing letters to companies and TV stations about all sorts of issues. This was not a good sign. I knew my hermitness was due to (hopefully) temporary illness in that I was told to rest painful abdominals, and was pretty weak from lack of much food. But my Mother savored her life as a hermit and eccentric. This all scared me pretty bad. Yesterday was my first real outing in weeks. I told a friend I felt like Tidbit when she goes for a dump run. I was so excited I was shaking. And this was mainly just a trip to the gastroenterologist (Though I really do love Dr. U. K. Shah). Before we left for the day though, I decided to make up an errand list of things that would take us on a small loop from Mechanicsville to Hollywood then to Leonardtown and home to convince myself I didn’t need to stay home and watch for evil commercials. I am nothing like my Mother…Really! But if you could do me one favor - please don’t show this to my children. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo. com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann

Many people decide to upgrade from their apartments or condominiums out of a need for more space. But even after moving into a new home, homeowners may soon begin to outgrow the room they have. Rather than looking for a new home, some homeowners consider expansion. Expanding a living space can be expensive, and a more affordable option may be converting existing basement or garage space into something more livable. Garages already are built on a foundation, have four walls and a roof overhead, so a garage-conversion project is merely a matter of turning this utilitarian area into a living space. Before beginning the renovation, homeowners should consider the benefits versus the cost of converting the garage. For those who are planning to grow old in a house, a garage conversion can be a worthy investment. But those who intend to sell their homes rather than retire in them may learn that a converted garage can affect home value and make it less desireable at resale. Compare your home to others in the area and see what your neighbors have done. If converted garages are the norm where you live, your own renovation may fit in with others. Always apply for the proper permits and learn the zoning laws to see if a garage conversion is acceptable in your town

or city. It’s best to go by the book so that work can be done in a proper manner and be inspected for safety. Many homeowners hope their garage-conversion projects will make their garages seem like a seamless part of the rest of the house. To do so, you will need to remove evidence the space was once a garage. Slab floor will need to be raised and insulated. Walls also will need to be insulated and finished to improve comfort and soundproofing. Many garages do not have windows, so for the garage to function as a renovated space, windows may need to be added. One of the biggest transformations will come by way of modifying the garage door entry. Some homeowners prefer to leave the existing door so that the home still has the appearance of a garage from

the curb, while others remove the garage door and rebuild the exterior wall so that it has a window or another architectural element. An architect can help suggest design elements that will camouflage the original garage look and make the space seem like it was always part of the main living area of the home. Landscaping work also can minimize the appearance of an old garage. Rather than having the driveway end at the wall of a home, shrubbery, pavers and other techniques can blend the garage renovation into the rest of the yard design. Transforming a garage into a living space can add several hundred square feet to a home. Hire a reputable contractor and follow the municipal guidelines for modifying the space to ensure the job is done right.

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