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Training, Medication To Combat Overdoses Available To Residents

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer As the county continues to battle the growing abuse of heroin and opioids on the streets of St. Mary’s, a medicine that has already saved lives, naloxone, is available to residents who attend a twohour training course in its use.

County Health Office Meena Brewster said that a little more than 60 county residents have taken the training course from the health department to administer the drug, also known as narcan, that acts to bring a victim of an opioid heroin overdose out of their stupor.

The key, she said, was to get the victim breathing again. Naloxone, once administered, knocked opiates away from receptors in the brain and then acted as a blocking agent to ensure that opiates did not reattach to those receptors.

Once the opiates were removed from the receptors, the victim should begin to regain consciousness within a few minutes. The reason a drug overdose of opiates caused death was because it depressed bodily functions, including critical respiration, and cut off precious oxygenated blood to the brain and organs.

Currently the deputies serving with the sheriff’s office have received the training to successfully administer the naloxone, Brewster said, and the health department is working on getting all

county firefighters certified to use it.

Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said deputies have used it frequently to save lives, once using the medicine as many as five times in a two-week period.

“It’s tremendous, the impact it’s had on our community,” Brewster said of the naloxone.

The naloxone comes in a small syringe that is assembled just before its delivery to the victim; the tip of the syringe is not a needle, but a foam cone that is inserted into each nostril with a dose of the drug scattered into a mist.

The drug takes affect within minutes by adhering to the mucus membrane and entering the victim; naloxone can also be administered via an intravenous or intramuscular injection, but those are currently unavailable through the health department.

The dosages are given to residents for free once they are trained and certified and are paid for by grant money.

Naloxone only works to reverse opioid overdoses, Brewster said, and is safe for pregnant women and children.

Signs of opioid overdose include loud gurgling or snoring, limp body, pale and clammy skin, bluish lips and fingertips and a slow or erratic pulse.

Shallow breathing is also a key sign of an opioid overdose. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Metropolitan Commission Names New Executive Director Following a nationwide search, the St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission Board of Commissioners has selected Mr. Scott Bundy as the new Executive Director of the Metropolitan Commission effective August 31, 2015. Mr. Bundy has over 25 years of executive experience with expertise in critical infrastructure management, operations and project management, personnel management, and financial planning and budgeting. In addition, he has extensive experience working with various federal and state agencies as well as elected officials and multiple stakeholders. Currently, Mr. Bundy is the Utilities Director for the City of Hot Springs, Arkansas, where he directs a department of 140 employees with multiple functions including water and wastewater services. Mr. Bundy’s professional achievements include

implementation of a plan to maximize lost revenue streams as well as realigning customer and emergency call procedures to improve service levels for the Hot Springs Utility Department.

While serving as the Executive Director of the Jackson, New Jersey Township Municipal Utility Authority, Mr. Bundy streamlined the design of their new water treatment plant resulting in a drastic reduction of capital costs and restructured the Authority’s investment portfolio increasing annual revenues by over $180,000. Mr. Bundy holds a BS in Organizational Management from Nyack College as well as an AAS in Civil Engineering Technology and an AA in Business Administration, both from Ocean County College, Toms River, New Jersey.

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Great Big Home Expo From stuffed ham to beds, pools, appliances, and everything else a homeowner could need, everything was represented at the Great Big Home Show held at the Hollywood Firehouse on Aug. 8 and 9.

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Hospital Outpatient Lab Services Relocated to Outpatient Pavilion Patients who arrive at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for outpatient lab work will now report to the Outpatient Pavilion on campus instead of the current laboratory located in the main hospital.

A private registration office for the Outpatient Pavilion Laboratory Center is located on the ground floor of the Pavilion adjacent to the Imaging Suite, with a lab draw area on the second floor across from the elevators. Appointments are not necessary for general blood testing, however, an appointment is required for glucose tolerance tests, semen analysis and DNA testing.

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services, patients may visit the hospital’s three satellite laboratory locations throughout the county: the St. Mary’s Medical Center in Charlotte Hall, the Chesapeake Charter School in Great Mills, or the Belmont Building in Leonardtown.

Outpatient Pavilion Laboratory Center hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. For more information, visit MedStarStMarys.org or call 301-475-6133 or 240-434-7497.

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Human Relations Commission Meeting Date Change The Human Relations Commission Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, August 13 at 4 p.m., will now be held on Thursday, August 20 at 4 p.m. in the Human Services Conference Room inside the Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard

Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland.

For more information, please call the Department of Aging and Human Services at 301-475-4200, extension 1680.

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This Saturday, August 15, The US Navy Jazz Band “The Commodores” will be playing outdoors in historic Leonardtown Square starting at 6 PM. Highly regarding for their renditions of big band jazz over the last 40 years, the 19-piece ensemble, complete with vocalist, will play an eclectic mix of traditional big band music, exciting jazz vocal arrangements as well as fresh new instrumental music written specifically for the Commodores of today. The

concert is free to the public, and lawn seating is available.

Enjoy dinner at one of our local restaurants, then grab a blanket or a chair and join us on the Square - dancing encouraged! The portion of the Square around the Memorials will be closed to parking and traffic.

Contact The Commissioners of Leonardtown for more information 301-475-9791 or maria.fleming2@ verizon.net.

IT and cybersecurity solutions company VariQ Corporation is expanding its presence in Montgomery County with the addition of more than 250 new jobs. The company plans to relocate its existing headquarters in the county by moving to a larger, 26,000 square-foot space on Tower Oaks Boulevard in Rockville. To assist with the expansion, the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) has approved a $280,000 conditional loan through its Maryland Economic Development Assistance Authority and Fund (MEDAAF) program. Additionally, the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development (MCDED) is providing a $100,000 conditional grant through its Economic Development Fund. VariQ currently has 17 employees in Maryland and plans to add the new jobs over the next five years. “We are pleased to continue supporting the cyber efforts of Maryland-based companies as well as federal and local governments.

We are excited for the opportunities ahead,” said Ben Edson, founder and CEO of VariQ. “We thank the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development and the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development for their support toward our company’s expansion.” Founded in 2003, VariQ offers innovative solutions in cybersecurity, software development, and IT infrastructure to both commercial

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The Department Of The Navy Invites Public Comment On The Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis For Site 55 Former Hazardous Waste Storage Hut Under The Environmental Restoration Program

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 Non-Time-Critical Removal Action (NTCRA) at Environmental Restoration (ER) Program Site 55, Former Hazardous Waste Storage Hut. Public comment begins Aug. 13, 2015, and closes Sept. 11, 2015. The objective of the NTCRA at Site 55 is to remove soil and sediment impacted by polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) to a level acceptable for human health and the environment.

The Navy has prepared an Engineering Estimate/Cost Analysis (EE/CA) for the NTCRA to address environmental concerns at Site 55. The Navy intends to remediate Site 55 by excavation and off-

site disposal, post-excavation confirmatory sampling of soil and sediment, and site restoration.

The public is encouraged to comment on this EE/CA. The NTCRA for Site 55 will be implemented only after the public comment period has ended. An alternative removal action may be selected only after all comments have been received from the public. The EE/CA and all other relevant environmental documents for Site 55 are available for review at either of the following repositories: Naval Air Station Patuxent River Library 22269 Cedar Point Road, Building 407 Patuxent River, MD 20629 (301) 342-1927 Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Closed Saturday and Sunday St. Mary’s County Public Library Lexington Park Branch 21677 FDR Boulevard Lexington Park, MD 20653 (301) 863-8188 Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Nonprofit Institute at CSM Matches Volunteers with Community Opportunities at Volunteer Southern Maryland The Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland has expanded its support of the community’s organizations by offering Volunteer Southern Maryland (VSMD).

This free and comprehensive online database serves as a one-stop shop for connecting volunteers who wish to serve with local nonprofit agencies that have specific needs.

“Volunteer Southern Maryland will become an integral part of the services that our Nonprofit Institute provides,” said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried.” All nonprofits struggle to find good volunteers and this site provides opportunities for them to find the people they need.”

The Nonprofit Institute manages the database, a volunteer technology management system that improves the volunteer experience and helps nonprofits improve their efficiencies in such areas as planning and implementing events, helping with office functions, or providing assistance to clients.

“I’m excited that we are able to offer this service to the community. The matchmaking aspect of the site should lead to greater satisfaction on the part of volunteers, the nonprofit community, and the people of Southern Maryland,” said Harriet Yaffe, coordinator of the St. Mary’s County Nonprofit Institute.

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Vivian Mills, coordinator of the Charles County Nonprofit Institute, said, “The program helps enhance the quality of the volunteer experience while helping organizations do a better job of planning their events and building public support.”

Having a centralized location for volunteer openings in Southern Maryland makes it easy for volunteers to find relevant and meaningful opportunities and strengthen the community, added Mills.

Groups and individuals looking for matches can search Volunteer Southern Maryland to find the best fit. Doing a detailed search, people can match their interest, location and schedule. Potential volunteers can search by cause, organization name, skills needed, impact area or calendar dates. After volunteering, individuals can use VSMD to rate their experience, provide feedback and share stories through social networking features.

The web site can be visited at http://vsmd.csmd.edu/ . Additionally, VSMD promotes local volunteerism through its facebook presence. For information about VSMD or the Nonprofit Institute, contact Program Assistant Megan Timmens, 301-529-4744 or mtimmens@csmd.edu.

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Sunset on the Potomac River It had been a beautiful mid-summer day, one of those warm, slow moving days; the kind that brings back memories of your childhood when summers would last forever. I had spent most of the day puttering around the house and thinking how wonderful it would be to spend some time in my boat on the Potomac, drifting with the breeze and casting a line for a few perch. By the time I finally decided that being landlocked in my back yard was a terrible sentence for an innocent man, it was 5:30 in the afternoon. I decided to hitch up my ancient runabout and head for the river. As I drove the few miles from my home to the ramp on Paul Ellis Road, my mind carried me back to other summer days so happily spent alone on the river, just me and my trusty runabout, in silence on that wonderful body of water. In short order I arrived at the ramp and was on my way to the West end of Saint Catherine’s Island. Small waves were breaking against the stone riprap that lined the shore of the island and their methodic beat brought a gentle calming to my consciousness. I turned the motor off and immediately the gentle breeze took control of the boat’s position and I drifted slowly back toward the mainland shoreline. The next few hours were passed catching and releasing perch and watching the seagulls dive for baitfish that had schooled in the channel between the island and the mainland. I could not believe that on such a beautiful day that I was the only boat in the channel. The sun slowly made its way closer and closer to the horizon and the nearer it came to setting, the larger it seemed to get. When it finally

touched the horizon, I had been watching it’s slow but resolute journey like a man watching an hourglass. The sands of time were running out on the final rays that it would cast upon the most tranquil setting I had witnessed on the river for many days.

The huge orange ball dipped further and further until it’s very top disappeared and left me in the light of dusk. All of this had occurred in total silence and I had watched it all sitting on the covered bow of my ancient runabout. I had been mesmerized by the same beauty that man had witnessed since the beginning of time, and time had done little to alter its appearance over the eons since its birth. I sat there completely enthralled and contemplated what I had just witnessed. I just wanted a few more moments to absorb the serenity of my environment and I wished that I could relive the last half-hour of my life again. Nature had done its best to impress me with its splendor and now the moment was gone. The beauty of the sunset was awesome, something that is indelibly etched in my mind even though there have been many sunsets since that special day. Sometimes when my mind is troubled and I think I can’t take any more of the daily hassle, I let my mind drift away to that tranquil day on the river.

I am alone, enjoying the gentle rocking of my ancient runabout with the setting sun casting a warm glow across a smile that has just parted my lips. I relive those tranquil moments in my mind again and my soul is truly at peace.

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Police Looking For Murder Suspect, Alleged Home Invasion Suspects Accomplices Indicted

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Detectives with the Marland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division are on the hunt for two people suspected in a home invasion and assault that took place in the early morning hours of August 9.

Police say that they responded to the 2100 block of Dana Court in Lexington Park at about 12:30 a.m. to find that a 47-year-old female and 61-year-old male had been assaulted by an unknown pair of assailants who had forced their way into the home.

According to the police, the pair, a

male and female, dressed all in black assaulted the female and took items from the trailer and fled in a white SUV dating back to either the late 1980’s or early 1990’s.

The male victim was not injured but the female victim was treated and released at a local hospital.

Anyone with information about the home invasion is asked to call Trooper First Class Rhett Jackson at 301-4758955 or 410-535-1400. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Calvert Man Caught in St. Mary’s Underage Sex Sting

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A man convicted of and sentenced to incarceration for having sex with an underage female nine years ago in St. Mary’s County has pleaded guilty in federal court for trying to entice a person he believed was 15 years old while on-line into having sex with him.

Nicholas Edward Seskar, 41, of Lusby was actually communicating on Facebook with an undercover St. Mary’s County sheriff’s deputy posing as a young girl named “Tiffany,” according to Seskar’s plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

The investigation took place back in March in which Seskar, a registered sex offender, carried on an on-line conversation with “Tiffany” that escalated in the graphic nature of sexual discussion and included plans to meet with the subject

to have sex with her.

Seskar arranged to meet with the undercover officer April 2, his plea agreement states, and even admitted on-line that he had had sex with a 15-year-old girl when he was 30.

Seskar was arrested that same day with a cell phone he used to communicate on-line with the undercover officer; he waived his Miranda rights, prosecutors said, and admitted to arresting officers that he “screwed up” and “sent a lot of explicit stuff that I wanted to do.”

Seskar admitted, also, to sending a sexually explicit picture of himself to the undercover officer, according to his plea agreement.

Seskar will likely be sentenced to 15 years in prison and is scheduled for sentencing Nov. 15, according to federal authorities.

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A St. Mary’s County Grand Jury has indicted the main suspect in a Mechanicsville shooting that led to the killing of Cody Michael Lacey last month at a house party on Lavender Lane.

Alan Michael Rangel, 21, remains incarcerated on charges of first-degree murder but also faces an attempted first-degree murder charge for firing on another man at the party who was not wounded.

Rangel was also indicted on three counts of first-degree assault on three other people at the party.

According to charging documents filed against Rangel in county District Court, numerous witnesses at the party on Lavender Lane gave matching descriptions of the shooter, later identified as Rangel, who fired several shots into the air after a fight broke out on the property.

“This black male proceeded to point the handgun he was discharging at the crowd of party attendants… and fired several more shots,” court papers read.

“After the black male started discharging the firearm into the crowd the witnesses observed the victim fall to the ground and one witness heard the acknowledge he had been shot.”

Rangel fled the scene with another party-goer, identified as Ronald Linzell Scruggs, Jr., Scruggs later admitted to police in an interview that he was there during the shooting and told police that Rangel had “fired off some shots in the air and some shots that went somewhere else at the residence.”

Three others have been indicted along with Rangel in Lacey’s killing.

Both Wade Joshua Braithwaite and Demetrius Jose Burks-Jeffrey, 22 face charges of being first-and-second-degree accessories to murder after the fact.

When police raided a residence shortly after the killing July 25 they found both men with a gun and ammunition that appeared to match the shell casings found at the scene.

Both men fled with Rangel, immediately following the shooting, court papers stated.

Also indicted for being an accessory after the fact was Amanda Raye Hartman 24, who is alleged to have used her vehicle drive Rangel out of the county to various points throughout the state but U.S. Marshals found Rangel in Jessup two days after the shooting and returned him to St. Mary’s County. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Laffan Xavier Price (Age 58 of Leonardtown) was indicted and charged with “Possession of Heroin with the Intent to Distribute”.

Alehandro Jerry Brown aka “Al Brown” (Age 42 of Lexington Park) was arrested by Vice/ Narcotics detectives on several open warrants related to outstanding drug distribution charges as well as “Failure to Appear for a Violation of Probation”. When Suspect Brown was arrested, detectives recovered cocaine and a digital scale covered in cocaine residue. Additional charges are pending a review with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz.

Vice/Narcotics detectives identified William Lamont Barnes (Age 32 of Lexington Park) as a distributor of cocaine. A search and seizure warrant was obtained for Barnes’ residence and it was executed with the assistance of the St. Mary’s County Emergency Services Team, Vice/

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Narcotics Support Team members and K-9 deputies. Recovered from inside the home were cocaine and a digital scale. Suspect Barnes is currently on federal probation related to drug distribution charges and detectives have notified the Federal Probation Office in Greenbelt, Maryland of his arrest.

Additional charges are pending a review with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz.

John Francis Trefelner (Age 21 of Roseville, Michigan) was indicted and charged with “Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute”.

Carey Holmes Bowen (Age 38 of Lexington Park) was arrested for “Distribution of Suboxone”. Additionally, she was served several open Circuit Court warrants for failure to appear on other pending cases.

Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of Vice/Narcotics, at 301-475-4200 x1918.

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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

Daniel Burdett Greene, 74 Daniel Burdett Greene, 74, of Lexington Park, Md., died peacefully at his home on Aug. 7, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 26, 1941 in Long Island, N.Y. to the late Stanley and Betty Burdett Greene.

Mr. Greene graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Forestry. He served in the Peace Corp in Kenya for two years. He was employed for over 15 years by the Maryland Parks and Planning Board, which included construction of the Largo Children’s Park.

He also worked as a dock master, in real estate and as a funeral coordinator. He taught nutrition and spirituality to patients in a substance abuse treatment program.

Mr. Greene was a man of many skills and had an unusual zest for life and love of nature. He always saw the positive and rarely the negative. He dearly treasured his wife and all his family. His next greatest love was basketball. He was acknowledged as the number one fan of the St. Mary’s College men’s basketball team. He played noon basketball up until age 72 at St. Mary’s College. He loved boating, which included

Polly Barber, 91 Polly Barber, 91, died peacefully at her home in St. Mary’s City, Md. on July 29.

Polly was a long time resident of St. Mary’s County born in Leonardtown in 1924 to Mary Combs Burch and Philip Ford Combs . She graduated from Great Mills High School in 1942 and then St. Mary’s Female Seminary, now St. Mary’s College of Maryland. She met her husband Emory, who predeceased her, in Yugoslavia where both were working for the State Department following WWII. After working and traveling in Europe they returned to the US to raise their family and in 1959 permanently returned to the County.

During their 47 years of marriage Polly and Emory took great joy in traveling and entertaining and were known as gracious hosts.

They lived in 2 historic homes in St. Mary’s County, Porto Bello and Deep Falls where they often welcomed family, friends and County residents.

In 1972 she became the first Director of the St. Mary’s City Commission, now known as Historic St. Mary’s City. During her tenure the boundaries of the historic park were established, the archaeological research program begun, and a replica of the Dove, one of the first 2 European ships to arrive in the colony of Maryland, was designed, funded and built at what is now the Richardson Shipyard in Cambridge,

William “Benny” Thompson August 8, 1948 – April 10, 2015

Thinking of you on your Birthday Love, Mary & Family

Sara Jean “Jeannie” Speer, 56 Sara Jean “Jeannie” Speer, 56, passed away, peacefully, in her sleep on the evening of July 26.

Jeannie was born June 17, 1959 in Birmingham, Ala. to welcoming parents, Walter Thurston Schroeder, Jr. and Ruth Elizabeth “Lansinger” Schroeder. Jeannie soon moved to Baltimore, Md. and welcomed sister, Linda Diane.

The family moved to St. Mary’s County in the summer of 1974 to the Spring Ridge area and she lived in St. Mary’s County until the time of her passing. She married Robert Michael Speer on the afternoon of Nov. 24, 1976. The new family welcomed their only child, Mark Anthony, on Friday, May 13, 1977. Jeannie graduated from Great Mills High School in June of 1977. Jeannie was a gifted artist and started working for government contractors as a drafter and Auto Cad technician. She worked full time

and took classes at the College of Southern Maryland to receive her Associates degree in 1988. The latter part of her career she was project manager who oversaw, and was instrumental in, the installation of the fiber optic system at Pax River NAS. Her only grandchild, Lillian Elizabeth Speer, was born on July 9, 2002. She always said being a grandmother was the best thing that ever happened to her. Diagnosed in 2007, Jeannie fought a long and courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer- living far beyond doctors’ expectations.

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Family member and friend, Jeannie will truly be missed. All that knew her have been blessed by the presence of a living angel. We all will miss you, “Beach Bum.” Jeannie is survived by her son, Mark Anthony Speer, of California, Md.; sisters, Linda Diane Lewis, of Lakeland, Fla., Geraldine Poole, of Sykesville, Md., and Mary Ellen Hickman, of Baltimore, Md.; granddaughter, Lillian Elizabeth Speer. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Steve and Gary Schroeder.

Family received friends for Jeannie’s Life Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 with a Memorial Service at 1 p.m.

Interment was private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1710, New York, N.Y. 10122.

Condolences may be made to www. brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Md. After leaving the Commission, from 1982 to 1985 she directed the commemorative events surrounding the 350th birthday party for the state of Maryland which featured events in all Maryland’s counties and culminated in a luncheon for the Duke and Duchess of Kent on the lawn of the replicated State House in St. Mary’s City and a celebration with fireworks in the then new Inner Harbor in Baltimore where a number of tall ships joined the Maryland Dove.

In 2000, she received the Cross Bottony Award for her service to Historic St. Mary’s City.

Polly was an Episcopalian and a dedicated and committed member of the vestries of St. George’s and Christ Church in Valley Lee and Chaptico, Md. respectively. She also was President of the St. Mary’s County Historical Society, Secretary of the Ark and Dove Society, actively engaged with developing and strengthening library services, an active member of the Colonial Dames of Southern Maryland, and involved in many other community projects.

Survivors include her 4 sisters (Suzanne Poe of St. George Island, Md., Corinne Furst of Doylestown, Penn., Phyllis Daniels of Pawley’s Island, SC, and Margaret Steffen of Easton, Md.), 4 children (Mary Barber of Washington, D.C., Philip Barber of McLean, Va., Elizabeth Clark of St. Mary’s City, Md., and James Barber of Bethesda, Md.), 7 grandchildren (Marieke von Kann, Kathryn von Kann, Harry von Kann, Kyle Barber, Elizabeth Sutphin, Olivia Barber, and Luke Barber), one great grandchild, Stuart Sutphin, and many nieces and nephews.

She was much loved by her family and friends.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Aug. 7, at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 19167 Poplar Hill Lane, Valley Lee, Md. 20692. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A funeral lunch will be held at Polly Barber’s home following the interment. Address and directions may be found on the Brinsfield Funeral Home web site.

Condolences may be made at www. brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Allen Steven Quade, 45, of Avenue, Md. passed away on Aug.1, at his residence. Born Sept. 9, 1969 in Leonardtown, Md., he was the son of James Bernard Quade of Avenue, M and the late Josephine Amanda Quade.

Allen is also survived by his children; Stephanie Nichole Cutshall of Greenville, Tenn. and Kaiden Sebastian Quade of Avenue, Md., siblings; James Michael Quade of Longs, S.C., Robert “Bobby” Gordon Quade of Chaptico, Md. and Cynthia Darlene St. Clair of Chaptico, Md. Allen was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County Maryland; he earned his diploma from the Harry Lunderberg School of Seamanship and was a Groundskeeper for St. Mary’s Parks and Recreation. Allen enjoyed being outside close to nature, fishing, landscaping and going to public auctions. He was a lifelong member of the Bucksnort organization.

The family received friends on Friday, Aug. 7, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. where a Funeral Service was held at 2 p.m.

Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers were; Christopher Michael Coleman, George Martin Owens, Travis Gordon Quade, and Bailey David St. Clair.

Contributions may be made to the 7th Dist.

Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, Md. 20609.

touring the Chesapeake Bay with Judy and Bob, cross country trips including 2 trips to Italy, fishing and anything to do with nature. He also loved reading philosophy.

He will leave a hole in the lives of his family, St. Mary’s College Basketball and his poker group.

Daniel is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara Bowman; two sons, Davey Greene of Gaithersburg and Neil Greene of Springfield, Mass.; two stepsons, Doug Patton of Indianapolis and Jim Patton of Chandler, Ariz.; one brother, Dave Greene of Bolton Landing, N.Y.; and three grandchildren, Bryce, Poeta and West.

The family received friends for Daniel’s Life Celebration on Monday, Aug. 10, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. with remembrances at 11:30 a.m. the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, Md. 20650.

Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 or the Carol M. Porto Treatment Center, P.O. Box 730, Prince Frederick, Md. 20678.

Condolences may be made to www. brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Allen Steven Quade, 45

Rita Porterfield, 89 Rita Porterfield, 89, of Leonardtown, Md. passed away on Friday, July 31, at her residence.

She was born May 22, 1926 in Meadville, Penn. to the late Dr. Edward and Mrs. Katherine McCullough Shryock.

Her family moved to Ocala, Fla., when she was 3 years old. In 1947 she graduated from Barry College in Miami, Fla. with majors in English and Art. She married John Walker, Jr. from Ocala and had her only child, a son, John Walker, III. Rita spent many years in the work force, retiring from IBM in 1981.

She came to Southern Maryland area in 1983, when she married Scott Porterfield. They lived in Piney Point, Md. where she was an active member of St. George’s Catholic Church and began many years of volunteer work. She was a member of Patuxent Writers Group and has had her poetry accepted in both St. Mary’s College and CSM’s publications. She published two children’s books. She enjoyed playing bridge and meeting with her friends. She enjoyed spending time with family and she loved living on the Potomac River in Piney Point, Md. Rita is survived by her son, John Walker and his wife, Patricia Kane Walker; six grandchildren, Elizabeth Walker, Jennifer Connolly, Sarah Walker Leard, Maureen Walker, Joseph Walker and Emily Wardrick; seven great-grandchildren, Kyra,

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Luna, Lily, Monica, Moselina, Kylie and Taye. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Scott Porterfield; her sisters, Mary Schaeffer and Anne Fothergill; and her brother, Edward Shryock.

Family received friends for Rita’s Life Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 5 to 6 p.m., with a Memorial Service celebrated at 6 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment was private.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Kevin Joseph Mack, 61 Kevin Joseph Mack, 61 of Mechanicsville, Md. died Monday, Aug. 3, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on Jan. 4, 1954 in Baltimore, Md. to the late William Joseph Mack and Margaret Cecilia Buckmaster Mack.

Kevin married his long time, loving companion, Catherine Ann Mack in January 2014. Together, they have celebrated many wonderful years. He was employed as a Communications Supervisor for the Maryland State Police with 30 years of dedicated service until his retirement in 2013. He was an avid reader, and enjoyed history and current events. He was selfless and always took care of his coworkers, friends and family. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed playing jokes on people. He was a Notre Dame fan, and regularly cheered the Fighting Irish to victory. His family was his greatest love, especially his grandson.

In addition to his beloved wife, Kevin is also survived by his step-daughters, Amanda R. Murphy and Dana Marie Helbig, both of Oakland, Md.; his grandson, Wydonis Fazenbaker, great friend Eric Strucko, nephews, cousins and extended family. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Dawn Martinez.

All services were private.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Ann Barbara “Annie” King, 80 Ann Barbara “Annie” King, 80, of Lusby, Md., formerly of Mechanicsville, Md., passed away on July 31 at her residence.

Born July 4, 1935 in Flint, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Arthur Mooers and Elsie (Fritsch) Mooers.

Ann graduated from Flint Central High School in 1953. She married Robert I. King on April 30, 1952 in Flint, Mich. She worked as a Unit Secretary at Southern Maryland Hospital Center for fifteen years, retiring in 2010. Annie was a member of the VFW, Healthcare Workers Association, and Daughters of the American Revolution.

Ann is survived by her children, Dennis King (Becky) of Lusby, Md., Linda Mercier (Ray) of Asheville, N.C. and Kent

King (Sharon) of Sumter, N.C.; daughter-inlaw, Lori King of Mechanicsville, Md., six grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert I. King, son, Michael King and brother, Donald Mooers.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, Md. 20678.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Joseph Allen “Joe” Norris, 85 Joseph Allen “Joe” Norris, 85, of Avenue, Md., passed away on Aug. 1, in Callaway, Md. surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 26, 1930 in Milestown, Md., he was the son of the late Mary Eva Downs and Joseph Irving Norris. Joe was the loving husband of Helen Marie Norris, whom he married at Assumption Church in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 27, 1966. Joe is survived by his son Joseph A. Norris, Jr., (Dawn) of Waldorf, Md., 2 grandchildren: Jack and Shelby. Siblings: Teresa Norris, Beth Dixon, brother in laws; Richard Latham, Tom Latham, and sister in laws; Joy Latham, Jo Ann Trybus, Sue Latham, and Mabel Norris. He was preceded in death by his brother Walter Mitchell (Billy) Norris, brother in laws; Francis Latham, and Doc Dixon. He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, Md. resident and worked as a carpenter, retiring in 1992. Joseph was a member of the Farm Beaurau and Holy Angels Church. He enjoyed many years of fishing gill nets in St. Catherine’s Sound, growing and sharing vegetables with his neighbors, watching nature from his porch, and spending time with friends and family.

The family received friends on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. with Deacon William Kyte. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, Aug. 7, at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church with Father Michael Tietjen officiating. Pallbearers were: Kevin Norris, Cecil Norris, Jackson Burton, Tommy Raines, Shane Potter and Troy Trybus. Honorary Pallbearers were: Tom Latham, and Richard Latham. Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, Md. 20650, and or 7th District Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, Md. 20609, ACTS ( A Community That Shares) P.O. Box 54 Bushwood, Md. 20618.

Bernard Xavier “Bernie” Owens, 84 Bernard Xavier “Bernie” Owens, 84, of Dameron, Md., formerly from Leonardtown, Md., passed away on July 29 at his home. Born on Dec. 3, 1930 in Leonardtown, Md., he was the son of the late Mary Lillian Pillsbury Owens, and George W. Owens. Bernard is survived by his children: Brenda Pipes, (Tim) of Tampa, Fla., Bud Owens, (Judy), Pat Cocimano (Tony) , and Susan Sullivan all of Lexington Park, Md., Tom Owens (Donna) of Drayden, Md., Phillip Owens (Heidi) of Tampa, Fla. and Jeanne Owens of Seminole, Okla. Siblings: Alberta

Ridgell, Catherine Pilkerton, Joe Owens, Janice Ivancik, Harold Owens, Robert Owens, 18 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his siblings: George Owens, Ralph Owens, Jimmy Owens, Mary Lillian Owens, and Josephine Quade. Bernard graduated from Great Mills High School, and he was a member of the National Guard for 3 years from 1949 to 1952, during his service he was a sharp shooter, rifle marksman, and demolition man. Bernard worked as a farmer and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Md. He enjoyed gardening, rabbitry, and black walnut processing.

The family received friends on Tuesday, Aug.4, from 10 to 11 a.m. in St. Michaels Catholic Church Ridge, Md. A Mass of Christian burial followed at 11a.m. with Father Peter Giovanoni officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Michael’s School 16567 Point Lookout Road Ridge, Md. 20680.

Joseph “Bubba” Pilkerton, 38 Joseph “Bubba” Pilkerton, 38 of Abell, Md., passed away on Aug. 8.

“Bubba,” as he was affectionately called, was a loving father, brother and son. He was a fun loving person, who always tried

to make someone laugh. Bubba was a devoted father; always wanting the best for his children. Even though he suffered from numerous health problems, he was still trying to better his life.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harry V. Pilkerton, just two months ago.

Bubba is survived by his mother, Marie K. Pilkerton, of Avenue, Md.; sister, Cynthia A. Baird, of Avenue, Md.; daughter, Jazzmyn T. Pilkerton, of Hughesville, Md.; son, Joseph W. Pilkerton, of Crosby, Texas, daughter, Julianna I. Pilkerton, of Crosby, Texas, daughter, Alexandra M. Pilkerton, of Crosby, Texas and his cousin and closet friend, whom he lived with, Joseph L. Russell.

Family and friends will unite for a Memorial Service on Monday, Aug. 17. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 12 noon at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, Md. Interment will be private.

The family has suffered yet another loss and are devastated. They are asking for monetary donations to help cover expenses. You may donate directly to Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home by credit card or cash (no checks accepted) or go to the GoFundMe website www.gofundme.com to donate.

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Questions Linger, Interest Grows in Medical Marijuana

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer As a limited liability company is moving ahead with trying to get a license to construct a facility that would be used to grow, process and distribute medicallyoriented cannabis in St. Mary’s County, law enforcement and health officials are trying to come to grips with its potential impacts on the community, while others are eagerly awaiting the opportunities it could bring.

The state cannot make an estimate of its economic impact of communities now but it believes that it could create new jobs and other economic benefits after a significant investment on the part of the applicant for construction and security of the drug.

Last year in Colorado, retailers sold nearly $400 million in medical cannabis, generating millions in tax revenue for the state, according to that state’s data.

Now legal for medicinal use in Maryland, the state commission that regulates the drug is still engaged in the process of finalizing the ground rules for its growing and use.

Those rules still being debated in draft form likely won’t be finalized until later this year, according to the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission’s timeline.

Whether such a facility becomes a reality here in Southern Maryland or not, local law officers say it’s legality is not in question.

“The law is the law and I’m hoping they play by the rules and that the rules are enforced,” said Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans, regarding a similar application in his jurisdiction.

Due to the stringent requirements under which a medical marijuana facility would likely have to operate, based on proposed regulations, Evans said he would not consider proliferation of the narcotic into unauthorized hands an issue.

“It’s so strictly regulated… I don’t see that as a problem,” Evans said.

St. Mary’s County Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said he had confidence in the intentions of those involved in the application for the facility in his jurisdiction; he said in speaking with Peggy Danielson of Southern Maryland Relief LLC, he learned that they intended to grow the cannabis plant but process it to extract a medicinal oil free from the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that is the narcotic portion of the product.

Cameron said the group told him that they did not have plans to sell plant matter even though the law currently allows it for medical use.

The law allows for both indoor and outdoor growing facilities, Cameron said, but both have to be secured by either redundant fencing or specifically mandated building styles. Multiple points of video surveillance are required as are security and background checks for all employees; anyone with a felony is disqualified from being employed at such an operation.

“The law is the law and I’m hoping they play by the rules and that the rules are enforced.”

Only residents issued with a statemandated card denoting their need for medical marijuana could buy from the dispensary and then only one person at a time would be allowed into the room where the drug was stored, Cameron said of the proposed regulations.

“The proposed regulations are very tight…it’s expansive in its requirements,” Cameron said. “It’s a very demanding application process.”

Several years ago Cameron and another chief law officer testified in the Annapolis legislature against a medical marijuana bill that had no provisions for oversight that the current law affords, but the testimony he heard from terminally ill patients about the potential cannabinoids had to alleviate their suffering touched him deeply, he said.

But what also has touched him is the testimony of parents statewide who have told him and other law officers that they have lost their children to heroin and

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opioid overdoses.

“Everyone of them said it started with marijuana,” Cameron said.

This informed Cameron’s two main concerns about a medical cannabis operation, that it could lead to proliferation of the narcotic and even with stringent security, someone involved in the operation could illegally divert some of the drug for street use.

Cameron said he took some comfort in knowing that the group seeking a license to operate in St. Mary’s were local and not a corporate entity with few ties or interests in the community.

“If somebody’s going to do it I hope that they will strictly follow the law and have roots in the community and feel a responsibility to the community,” Cameron said.

There is some evidence to suggest that cannabinoids have real-world benefits for people suffering from a wide range of maladies including chronic pain, wasting syndrome and muscle spasms, but because marijuana is listed as a Schedule 1 drug by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, it is not considered to have any medical value.

Having the drug switched to Schedule 2, which includes opioids, would give scientists much greater access to it for research.

Dr. Meenakshi Brewster, county

health officer and head of the St. Mary’s County Health Department, said the data on medical marijuana’s effectiveness can be contradictory since the quality of studies conducted varied widely.

“There is good data, but not great data,” Brewster said, who added that marijuana was far from harmless.

“We need to ensure there are strong regulations.”

Use of marijuana, when it includes the THC element, can lead to short term impairment of mental and motor functions and long term use can even lead to mental illness, she said.

Worse yet, when used consistently starting at a young age, particularly when smoked, marijuana can lead to serious problems with mental development.

“Marijuana abuse is a significant public health issue,” Brewster said. “It is a known gateway drug, just like tobacco and alcohol.”

Brewster said there is no firm evidence that shows recreational use of marijuana by young people is affected by its legal status for medical purposes, but she said the drug’s use by young people is significant.

According to the state’s 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Survey a little over 31 percent of young people in St. Mary’s County said they had tried marijuana at least once in their lifetime.

Southern Maryland Relief LLC’s representative Danielson declined to comment for this article, but said the response to her group’s intentions are encouraging.

“Most of the feedback we’re getting is positive,” she said.

In e-mail communications with the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, Danielson said her motivation to pursue medical marijuana cultivation was due to her niece’s diagnosis of Rett Syndrome, a neuro-developmental disorder.

County commissioners have signaled their desire to learn more about medical cannabis but have so far offered only a tepid response to the license application. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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The new governing board of the Mother Catherine Spalding Academy, now an independent Catholic school in Helen, says that their efforts to reinvigorate the school have paid off with about 135 students registering for the upcoming academic year.

Marcos Lindekugel, spokesman for the board of trustees, which now oversees the school after the Catholic Archdiocese relinquished control last year, said that the new enrollment figures surpass last year’s enrollment of 122.

“The community’s been really supportive,” Lindekugel said. “Everyone’s looking forward to what the year will bring.”

The board of trustees has continued with its policy to offer a rate cap on families with a large number of children, which means essentially that some students will be subsidized by the overall tuition revenue the school brings in.

“We believe someone who has Catholic values should be able to afford a Catholic

education,” Lindekugel said.

The school has also extended its science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program, he said and renewed its focus on skills like public speaking.

The school has also instituted a reading program for younger students that aims to introduce them to classical literature and will continue with its after-school computer programming club.

The school’s opening is set to take place Aug. 26.

Last year parents decided to act when they learned that the archdiocese was going to close the school for lack of enrollment and tuition; the quickly formed an activist group to explore ways to keep the school open and opted for a board of trustees to operate it as an independent academy that still adhered to Catholic values.

Under an agreement with the diocese, the board of trustees was able to retain the building in Helen for the new academy. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Coding for Kids

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Does your child like computers? Do they spend their free time playing Minecraft and finding new games on the Internet? Check out Drop In Computer Programming at a library near you!

Calvert Library uses coding programs through code.org, according to Web Designer and Public Services Librarian Carrie Raines.

Participants can use computers located at the library for drop in coding.

“We encourage parents to help along,” she said, adding that parents can either work with their child on the same computer or use an adjacent one to follow along.

Activities include Disney characters and a

variety of games to teach students the basics of coding and, eventually, how to create their own games. There are lessons for children ages 5 through 13, Raines said.

Weekly drop in coding classes are soon to be implemented countywide. Currently, they are held every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at library in Prince Frederick. Starting on Aug. 19, they will be held every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Fairview Branch.

Classes will be held every Thursday at the Twin Beaches and Southern branches starting Sept. 17.

For more information, visit bit.ly/ DropinCoding. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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CSM Announces 2015-16 Arts Season

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College Theme, ‘Music,’ to Resonate in All Disciplines, Departments

The College of Southern Maryland announces the 2015-16 fine arts program, including dramatic, comedic and musical theater for adults and children, performances of Latin, barbershop, jazz and classical music, visual arts and dance, and literary lectures.

“The Fine Arts program at CSM is pleased to be a part of an all-college

St. Mary’s County CSM Cause Theatre: “The Bright Blue Mailbox Suicide Note.” 8 p.m., Oct. 2. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Jake finds an unaddressed suicide note in his mailbox but doesn’t know who it’s from. He goes on a crusade to find the note’s author but instead stumbles upon a secret he never wanted to know. $5, all ages. Production may not be suitable for younger audiences. bxoffc@ csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, http://www.csmd. edu/Arts/CauseTheatre.html.

CSM Fall Connections Magazine Submission Deadline. Oct. 31. College of Southern Maryland, all campuses. Authors, poets, photographers and artists are encouraged to submit their works for publication in the CSM Fall Connections Magazine. Reception and reading of published works is 7:30 p.m., Dec. 4. Free. For submission instructions, visit http://www.csmd.edu/connections/ or contact Connections@csmd.edu, 301-934-7864.

CSM Barbershop Concert. 8 p.m., Dec. 11.

College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus Building A, Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Southern Mix, directed by Paul Douglass, is a men’s barbershop chorus which rehearses on CSM’s La Plata Campus. They will perform a variety of holiday and seasonal songs. $5 in advance, $7 day of event. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-9347828, www.csmd.edu/Arts.

CSM Cause Theatre: “My First Time.” 8 p.m., Jan. 29. College of Southern Maryland,

theme of ‘Music’ for the 2015-16 academic year,” said CSM Communication, Arts and Humanities Chair Dr. Stephen Johnson. “CSM will be featuring traditional as well as unique and innovative ways of celebrating the theme of music on all its campuses and in a variety of programs.”

In addition to the annual music ensem-

Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown.

Four actors share hysterical and heartbreaking stories written by real people about first sexual experiences. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. $5, all ages. Production may not be suitable for younger audiences. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301934-7828, http://csmd.edu/Arts/CauseTheatre.html.

CSM Spring Connections Magazine Submission Deadline. March 17. College of Southern Maryland, all campuses. Authors, poets, photographers and artists are encouraged to submit their works for publication in the CSM Spring Connections Magazine.

Reception and reading of published works is 7:30 p.m., May 6. Free. For submission instructions, visit http://www.csmd.edu/connections/ or contact Connections@csmd. edu, 301-934-7864.

CSM Latin Ensemble Concert. 2 p.m., May 8. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown.

CSM’s Latin Ensemble Ritmo Caché, directed by Dr. Stephen Johnson, will perform a concert of Latin American styles in honor of Mother’s Day. $5 in advance, $7 day of event. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www. csmd.edu/Arts.

CSM’s campuses are accessible to patrons with disabilities. Audio description for the visually impaired and sign language interpretation for the hearing impaired are available with a minimum two-week advanced notice. Contact the academic support/ADA coordinator at 301-934-7614.

ble concerts and recitals, theatrical events such as the fall musicals “Oliver!” and “Alexander, Who’s Not Not Not Not Not Not Going to Move” will celebrate the theme. There will also be informal brown bag lunch concerts on campus, and diverse departments will incorporate elements of music into their disciplines, such as science, art, languages and mathematics.

The academic year of theatrical productions includes Main Stage Theatre’s “Greater Tuna,” “Oliver!,” and “Before it Hits Home”; Children’s Theatre’s “Alexander, Who’s Not Not Not Not Not Not Going to Move,” “Little Prince” and “Spirit of Hispania: Hispanic Tales by Jules Tasca”; and Cause Theatre’s “The Bright Blue Mailbox Suicide Note,” “My First Time” and “The Walls.” Information on performances is available at http://www.csmd.edu/Arts/index.html.

Music performances include the Ward Virts Concert Series at the Prince Frederick Campus which opens with local favorite, nationally acclaimed Brian Ganz on piano and continues with virtuosos of jazz, pop/classical and classical piano.

For dates and musician bios, visit http:// www.csmd.edu/Arts/WardVirts/index. html.

In time for the holidays, musical offerings include CSM’s Choral Concert, Barbershop Concert, Jazz Ensemble Concert, Latin Ensemble Concert and

Student Honors Recital. For information on CSM ensembles, visit http://www. csmd.edu/Arts/MusicEnsembles.html.

End-of-semester dance presentations are performed by students in CSM’s dance and theater programs.

Art exhibits from September through May 2016 at the Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery on the La Plata Campus include landscapes, photography, mixed media and student works. For dates and artist bios, visit http://www. csmd.edu/Arts/HungerfordGallery.html.

Connections Literary Series includes fall and spring publications representing submissions in poetry, short story, photography and art from students and the Southern Maryland community. Readings will be posted on the Connections web page at http://www.csmd.edu/Connections/readings.html.

For arts schedules and background information, visit http://www.csmd.edu/ Arts/index.html.

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Hospital Foundation Awards Seven Scholarships

Happy 99th Birthday!

Megan Novak, of Mechanicsville, Md., graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science. Novak was among approximately 300 candidates for graduation at Coastal Carolina University commencement ceremony on Aug. 8 at the HTC Center.

A student who graduates with honors is indicated by the traditional Latin phrases summa cum laude (grade point average of 4.0), magna cum laude (grade point average of 3.75 to 3.999) and cum laude (grade point average of 3.5 to 3.749).

Pam Martin, Ph.D., professor of politics and international relations, delivered the address, “The Value of your Degree beyond Graduation.”

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but also to our community.”

St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation was formed in 1975 and serves as the hospital’s philanthropic arm. The Foundation works to generate, administer and manage gifts, grants, bequests and trusts to further enhance MSMH’s excellence as a provider of comprehensive health care services, quality medical care and clinical research. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of trustees with elected officers comprised of a crosssection of area businesses, community and medical leadership.

“We are excited to watch these young people grow during their college years and look forward to welcoming them back to the community after they graduate,” said Greb.

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Megan Novak of Mechanicsville Graduates from Coastal Carolina University

Ms. Ann Brunicardi born on August 9, 1916 moved to Victory Woods in May 2013.

She is such a sweet friendly lady and everyone who knows her loves her. Ms. Ann just celebrated her 99th birthday, and hopes to have many more. Victory Woods threw her a surprise party on Friday, August 7th. Approximately 50 people turned out to wish her well. Her picture is taken with the Manager, Lisa Ruetschle, who says that next year the party will be even bigger!

Happy Birthday Ann!

Kasey Long of Avenue, Bachelors of Nursing, Towson University Cassandra Oliver of Hollywood, Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Science/Master of Science, Misericordia University The Foundation has been presenting scholarships to area graduates since 2001. This year’s scholarships totaled $123,000. Funds for the scholarships are raised through the Foundation’s annual Gala held each November. This year’s gala will be held Nov. 20 at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department’s Social Hall. More than 100 individuals have received funds through the program and many former recipients are currently employees of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.

“The Foundation is thrilled to be awarding these amazing students scholarships to help begin their healthcare careers,” said Cindy Greb, a St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation Board Member and Chair of the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.

“We believe supporting these students in their careers is not only beneficial to them,

utes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach, S.C. The University offers 67 areas of study toward the baccalaureate degree and eight master’s degree programs. The University began offering its first Ph.D. program, in marine science, in fall 2014.

More than 9,900 students from across the country and the world interact with a worldclass faculty, and enjoy a nationally competitive NCAA I athletic program, an inspiring cultural calendar, and a tradition of community interaction that is fueled by more than 200 student clubs and organizations.

Coastal Carolina University was founded in 1954 as Coastal Carolina Junior College and became an independent state university in 1993.

chemistry/Pharmacy, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Brittany Carr of Mechanicsville, Bachelors of Nursing, Towson University Breanna Chagnon of Charlotte Hall, Radiology Technician (Associates) Shanice Cooper of Lexington Park, Bachelors of Nursing, Towson University Sharon Kerwin of Leonardtown, Bachelors of Nursing, Salisbury University

St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation recently awarded seven St. Mary’s County highschool graduates scholarships to pursue education in the healthcare field. The students were recognized during a reception held July 28 in the Outpatient Pavilion at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital (MSMH).

The students selected to receive scholarships, their intended majors and colleges are: Madeleine Beaulieu of Callaway, Bio-

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Renter’s Tax Credit

Pets of the Week Olaf & Zac Olaf is an orange tabby and is almost 4 months old. Zac is a tabby and white and is a little over 2 months old. They are both lover boys and purr babies. They both crawl up on their foster mom's lap for love. Olaf was born into a large feral cat colony, but was rescued early enough that he has been around humans a long time and is very friendly. Zac was rescued off the side of the road at a very young age and is also super friendly. If you would OLAF ZAC

like to adopt either one, please fill out an application at www.feralcatres­ cuemd.org and email it to diane@fe­ ralcatrescuemd.org.

You can meet them at the Petco in California on Saturdays and Sundays between 11 and 3 p.m.

Please contact Feral Cat Rescue to borrow traps and to inquire about spay and/or neuter grants if you are feeding cats outside.

September 1 Deadline is Less Than One Month Away

Qualified renters in Maryland are run­ ning out of time to take advantage of avail­ able tax credits, just as their home owning counterparts do. The Renter’s Tax Credit program gives qualified renters in Maryland the potential to receive a credit up to $750.

The program is designed to help renters whose monthly rent exceeds a fixed amount in relation to their income. If they qualify, they may be able to receive a credit up to, but not exceeding, $750. Not every Marylander who rents their home can take advantage of the credit. In order to qualify for the pro­ gram, renters must meet specific eligibility requirements: • Be legally responsible for the rent; • Be age 60 or over, or 100% disabled; • Be a surviving spouse of one who other­ wise would have been eligible;

If a resident is under age 60, they must have had at least one dependent under the age of 18 living with them, and didn’t re­ ceive federal or state housing subsidies or reside in public housing, and the combined income of all residents of the home is below the allowable guidelines during the year they may apply for the credit.

The deadline to apply for the credit is Sept. 1 of the year in which the credit will apply. Waiting until the last minute is never recommended.

“We always encourage residents to file as early as possible to avoid any last minute filing backlog,” says Agency Director Sean Powell.

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LIBRARY ITEMS Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center Lexington Park branch will host the Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center on Wednesday, August 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help, search for jobs and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.

Master Gardener’s Plant Clinic Lexington Park branch will host the Master Gardeners for a plant clinic on Tuesday, August 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your questions about grow­ ing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom

plants and ask a Master Gardener at this free plant clinic. Stop by the table in the library lobby with your plant samples and questions.

Blogging for Beginners Lexington Park branch will hold a Blogging for Beginners class on Tues­ day, August 18 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Participants will explore several blog­ ging platforms (Wordpress, Tumblr and Twitter) and learn the basics of designing and writing a blog. Prerequisites include the ability to use a mouse. Adult com­ puter classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration is required on the library website, www.stmalib.org.

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and develop new strategies.

SMRD was the first league to bring the fastest growing sport in the world, women’s flat track roller derby, to Southern Maryland.

Since organizing in 2011, Southern Maryland Roller Derby has grown into a league of more than 20 skaters and 4 nonskating members. SMRD holds a minimum of two bootcamp ses­ sions to teach skaters to be safe and get them ready for the flat track SMRD is one of 75 leagues accepted into the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice­ ship Program, giving our skaters access to better training and more opportunities to play outside teams. SMRD is also a 501c(3) nonprofit organization supported by mem­ bers, sponsors, fundraising, and donations.

For more information, please visit www. somdrollerderby.org.

Sponsorship package, media kit, high­ resolution images, promotional graphics (like the 2015 SMRD Bootcamp announce­ ment below), interviews and more are available upon request. Email marketing@ somdrollerderby.org. ­

Southern Maryland Roller Derby (SMRD) wants YOU to grab your skates and get in on the roller derby action this Fall! This September, SMRD is offering their Level One Fall Bootcamp for anyone interested in learning how to skate and play derby. We will teach you all the basic skill, so no experience is required! We will be having two meet and greet events to answer any questions you might have on the 11th and 18th of August at the Waldorf Skate Center, so come on out!

Our boot camp is split up into two phas­ es. Phase One covers basic skating skills such as starting, stopping, falling, and skat­ ing backwards! Our bootcamp is set to start Wednesday, September 16th, and will end on October 7th. There is a ton of informa­ tion on our website, w ww.somdrollerderby. org, just click on the bootcamp tab. It will give you all the information on the boot­ camp itself, roller derby, and what gear you will need. Those that make it through Level One will be invited back for Level Two! Roller Derby is a relatively new sport following its resurgence in the late 1990s and has evolved from season to season.

Each time becoming more competitive and athletic as skaters further hone their skills

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Appetizing Avenue

By Emily Charles Contributing Writer Family dinners have long been considered a very important bonding time, and there’s no better place to do so than at Avenue54, a restaurant and catering service located in The Wildewood Villages.

Beginning in 2012, co-owners Daniel Snydeman and chef Claude Dukes operated Avenue54 as a strictly catering business, providing food services for events including birthdays, weddings and holiday parties, said Snydeman.

“My business partner, he has been in the food business for a while. With his love of food, and my business side… we wanted to expand and try to go into the restaurant avenue,” he said. After moving into The Wildewood Villages, Snydeman and Dukes worked hard to create a restaurant with a friendly atmosphere, inspired by the kindness and love of cooking shared with Dukes by his late mother, who passed away in 2009, according to Avenue54’s website. Now, the restaurant and catering business specializes in southern comfort and soul foods, some of which are made from old Dukes family recipes.

“A lot of people do like the fried chicken, fried chicken and meatloaf are

Photos courtesy of the Avenue54 Facebook Page

the specialties, and our mac ‘n’ cheese,” Snydeman said.

The restaurant, now serving, is planning to have a grand opening in the near future. Snydeman and Dukes intend to release a date after renovations within The Villages have been completed. Be sure to keep an eye out for the date! Updates regarding events and other hap-

penings at Avenue54 can be found on the restaurant’s Facebook page, titled “Avenue54 at The Wildewood Villages Restaurant & Catering.”

If you’re looking for a homemade meal in an amiable atmosphere, be sure to stop by Avenue54 at 23154 Wetstone Ln. in California. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Thursday from 10:30

a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Avenue 54 is closed Mondays. For more information about Avenue54, call 240-237-8358, visit www. avenue54llc.com or like their page on Facebook. contributing@countytimes.net

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.

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DeHaven Continues Winchester Hot Streak With Saturday Victory Henderson a ThreeTimer in RUSH Crates

Limited Late Model feature finish 1. Jonathan DeHaven 2.

Brian Wright 3. Travis Stickley 4. Wesley Bonebrake 5.Tyler Horst 6. Kevin Deremer 7.

Tommy Wagner III 8. Dallas Richards 9. Barry Lear Sr. 10.

Jeff Koller 11. Tom Chaffins 12.

Ernie Shirley 13. Jimmy Richards 14. Bruce Kane 15. Brian Booze 16. James Lichliter 17.

Buddy Wilson 18. Mitch Miller

RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish 1. Darin Henderson 2. Transton Stoner 3. Kris Eaton 4.

Steve Lowery 5. Ben Bowie 6.

Rob Nichols 7. John Imler 8.

Jennae Piper 9. Reese Masiello 10. Timmy Booth 11. Dave Friedrich 12. Kevin Palmer 13.

Richard Hawkins 14. Matt Tarbox 15. Jim OHara 16. Scott Sweeney 17. Harry Shipe 18.

Travis Justice 19. Brian Lederhouse 20. Joe Hall 21. Walter Nichols

Pure Stock feature finish 1.Mike Franklin 2. Jerry Jenkins Jr. 3. Scotty Nelson 4. Jeremy Tinsman 5. Sam Crouch 6.

Chris Sumption 7. Barry Williams 8. Mike Raleigh 9. Tommy Randall 10. Jeff Budwash 11.

Stuart Wells 12. Tony Catlett

Four-Cylinder feature finish 1. Tommy Whitt 2. Billy Sonner 3. Justin Hottle 4. Allen Whitt Jr. 5. Austin Stover 6.

Jesse Boyce 7. Melvin Ours 8.

Allen Vaughan 9. Scott McCartney 10. Darren Pingley

Enduro Stock feature finish 1. Dylan Rutherford 2.William Crook 3. Mark Vegh 4.

Dalton Dillman 5. Paul Jones 6.

Allen Jones 7. Rodney Miner 8.

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Jonathan DeHaven continued his mid season surge as he scored the win in last Saturday night’s 30-lap Limited Late Model feature at Winchester Speedway.

The win for DeHaven, worth $1,500, was his second win in a row and fifth of the season aboard his Swartz chassis, PJ1 Race Cars, no.13D. The re-draw placed Brian Booze and Bruce Kane on the front-row with Kane jumping into the early race lead. Kane’s lead would last only one lap as Brian Wright zipped past Kane to become the new pace setter on the second circuit. As Wright lead, fifth-starting Jonathan DeHaven settled into second and the race was on. As the duo raced side by side and in and out of lapped cars, DeHaven was able to overhaul Wright on lap-25 and lead the remaining laps to collect his sixth overall feature win of the 2015 season.

“That sure was a lot of fun racing with Brian for the win out here tonight.” DeHaven stated in his track side interview. “Those lapped cars got pretty hairy and I wasn’t sure which of us was going to mess up first trying to get by them, but Brian drove a great race and I’m glad we were able to get by him and get the win.”

A multi grooved surface played a factor in DeHaven’s winning drive. “Greg had this place perfect again tonight.” DeHaven remarked. “Our car came to life after halfway and we were able to move all over the race track and find where our car was working the best.” Wright held tough for second, Travis Stickley was third,17th starting Wesley Bonebrake took fourth with Tyler Horst rounding out the top-five.

Heats for the 18 entries went to Kevin Deremer and Bruce Kane.

Darin Henderson wired the field to collect his third win of the season in the 20-lap RUSH Crate Late Model headliner.

Henderson, who lined up second for the start, darted into the race lead on lap-one and would lead the distance to post his fifth overall checkered flag of the season in RUSH competition. “It’s been a rough couple of months.”

Said Henderson. “We wrecked this car the last time out at Potomac and the guys worked their guts out getting this thing ready and to win the first time back out with it is just awesome.” Trans-

16 on Saturday Night! The event also features lots of activities on Saturday Night including a Corn Hole Tournament, Ice Cream Social, and Juniors Got Talent. On Sunday the competition gets serious with four age group classes competing for the coveted Ironman Trophies and lots of cash! This event is open to all Junior Dragsters with no team pre-registration required! Just show up, race, and have fun! Gates open on Saturday at 8 a.m., and racing starts at 9:15 a.m. On Sunday gates open at 8 a.m. and racing starts at 9:15 a.m. Adult admission is $15 per day or a 2-Day pass is $25. Jr. admission (12-15) is $10 per day or a 2-Day pass is $15. Kids admission (6-11) is $5 per day or a 2-Day pass is $10. Racer entry fee is $90 and includes Sat and Sun tech cards. High Rollers Quick 16 entry fee is $50.

For more information on these events call 301-884RACE, visit us at www.RaceMDIR.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @RaceMDIR.

This Friday night, Aug. 14, MDIR will host the Speed Unlimited Midnight Madness Series!

The Midnight Madness series is a great place to check out street legal drag racing, hang out with your friends, enjoy great food, meet new people, and cruise the pits. You can even enter your own streetcar or street bike into the event for time runs, grudge runs, or trophy racing. The event will feature Pro Street, Super Street, Hollyrock Customs Diesel Shootout, Motorcycle, and the X275 class.

It’s safe, fun, affordable, and legal. Gates will open at 6 p.m., racing starts at 6:30 p.m., and eliminations start at 10 p.m. General Admission for adults is $10, and kids 11 and under are free. Racer entry fee is just $20.

The Inaugural Young Guns Showdown – Battle of the Juniors will take place at MDIR on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15-16! This Junior Dragster event features Index and E.T. Bracket Racing on Saturday during the day, plus the High Rollers Quick

ton Stoner took second with Kris Eaton, Steve Lowery and Ben Bowie completing the top-five.

Heats for the 21 cars entered went to Ben Bowie and John Imler.

In support class action current point leader Mike Franklin drove to his 14th win of the season in the 15-lap Pure Stock feature, Tommy Whitt drove to his second of the season in the 15-lap Four-Cylinder main and Dylan Rutherford collected his 6th win of the season in the nightcap 25lap “Derek Riley Memorial” Enduro Stock feature.

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Skilled Artists and Crafters Wanted for Shop Craft Guild Shop (26005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown)- Wednesday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday; noon to 5 p.m.

The Craft Guild of St. Mary’s County is looking for skilled artists and crafters to join the cooperative of juried members who volunteer their time to operate the shop. The Guild is looking for a variety of local handmade items, including refinished furniture, to continue its tradition of promoting artists and American-made products. As the holiday season approaches, this is an ideal opportunity to sell your creations. On Wednesdays through Saturdays (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and Sundays (12 p.m. – 5 p.m.), interested artists and crafters can bring in four handmade items, for each type of art and/or craft, to be judged to see if they fit the venue of the shop.

For more information, please call 301-997-1644.

Bingo Every Saturday Mother Catherine Academy Mother Catherine Academy (33883 Chaptico Rd., 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 St., 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 301-475-1824 or visit kofcknights.org.

Thursday, Aug. 13 Auditions for Chesapeake Children’s Chorus Hollywood United Methodist Church (24422 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood) — 6 to 8 p.m.

The Chesapeake Children’s Chorus (CCC) is looking for students entering grades 2-8 to join the newly formed vocal ensemble. Interested

students should prepare to audition on Thursday, August 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hollywood United Methodist Church. In the short vocal audition, singers can expect to meet directors Laurel Dietz and Lori Beth Sink, sing a familiar song of their choice (such as “Happy Birthday” or “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”) and vocalize several director led warmups. Dietz and Sink are hoping to select a group of 50 singers from the tri-county Southern Maryland region. For more information about the Chesapeake Children’s Chorus or to schedule an audition, visit the ensemble’s Facebook page or email chesapeakechildrenschorus@gmail.com.

Quality Street “Entertaining with Style” Cooking Class Quality Street (41625 Fenwick St, Leonardtown)— 6:30 p.m.

Join instructor Aaron Weiner as he teaches you how to cook a deliciously unique meal that will be sure to impress. On tonight’s menu: Sweet orange ginger vinaigrette with mixed greens; Roasted red pepper and fresh herb hummus; Honey dijon almond crusted scallops with wilted spinach and asparagus; Banana tarte tatin with vanilla ice cream.

Class fee is $65. Classes are served on first come, first serve basis. Call 301-997-0700 or visit the store to sign up.

Friday, August 14 Friday Night Concert Series: Band of Gold Performs Swan Point County Club (11550 Swan Point Blvd., Issue) — 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Band of Gold will be playing at Swan Point for the Friday Night Concert Series from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Open to the public. Call 301-2590047 - ex 14 for reservations.

Saturday, August 15 Naval Academy Alumni Schedule Annual Crab Fest Club 9 Solomons Navy Recreation Center (22268 Cedar Point Rd., Patuxent River) — 4 p.m.

The Greater Southern Maryland Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association will hold its annual Crab Fest at 4 PM on Saturday, 15 August, at Club 9, Solomons Navy Recreation Center. Naval Academy Alumni and their guests are welcome to attend.

Please make your reservations no later than Monday, 10 August. You can RSVP and pay for this event on-line by visiting the GSMC website, www. navyalumni.org. Alternately, you may RSVP by replying to Rick Snyder via e-mail: Richard.L.Snyder@saic.com.

The cost is $16 per adult for Chapter Members and guests, and $32 per adult for non-Members and guests, Kids 12 and under are Free.

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To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication. nual Yard and Vendor Sale Immaculate Conception Church Hall (28297 Old Village Rd., Mechanicsville) — 7 to 11 a.m.

The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting their Annual Yard and Vendor Sale from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church Hall.

Table rental is $10 per table or spot.

For more information or to reserve your tables, email meghannet@yahoo.com. All proceeds to benefit the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary.

Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary’s 4th Annual Everything Sale Leonardtown Rescue Squad building (Lawrence Ave., Leonardtown) — 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary will be holding their 4th Annual Everything Sale at the Leonardtown Rescue Squad building on Lawrence Avenue from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items will include (but are not limited to) plants, crafts, baked goods, yard sale items, white elephants. Tables may be rented for $10; Contact Debbie Springer at 240-298-5444. We will pick up your donations/white elephants (no clothes please) or other items you want to donate to the Rescue Squad Auxiliary. For more information or to donate, contact Chip Fenwick at 301-247-2418 or Ricky Chesser at 240-298-5310. Deadline for Table Reservations/Donations is Aug. 14.

Quality Street “Seasonal Delights” Cooking Class Quality Street (41625 Fenwick St, Leonardtown) — 6:30 pm.

Join instructor Jennifer Purcell as she teaches you how to cook a deliciously unique meal. On the menu tonight is Italian Vegetable Soup with Rosemary and Garlic Oil and Fresh Baked Bread; Sautéed Shrimp and Wild Mushroom Risotto with Pancetta and Spinach; Blueberry Peach Crisp. Classes are served on first come, first serve basis. Call 301-997-0700 or visit the store to sign up.

The US Navy Jazz Band “The Commodores” Leonardtown Square- 6 p.m.

Highly regarding for their renditions of big band jazz over the last 40 years, the 19-piece ensemble, complete with vocalist, will play an eclectic mix of traditional big band music, exciting jazz vocal arrangements as well as fresh new instrumental music written specifically for the Commodores of today. The concert is free to the public, and lawn seating is available. Enjoy dinner at one of our local restaurants, then grab a blanket or a chair and join us on the Square - dancing encouraged! The portion of the Square around the Memorials will be closed to parking and traffic. Contact The Commissioners of Leonardtown for more information 301-475-9791 or

maria.fleming2@verizon.net.

Sunday, Aug. 16 Rocky Hill Fireman, by James Burd Brewster, Illustrated by Dayna Barley-Cohrs Book Signing Fenwick Street Used Books & Music (41655A Fenwick St., Leonardtown)- noon to 2 p.m.

Called “Good Books for Young Boys” Uncle Rocky, Fireman is a series of children’s illustrated story books about the adventures of a firefighter and his two nephews.

Apart or together they fight fires, rescue people, and help neighbors.

The stories are free of bad behavior and the characters are kind, friendly people who enjoy helping others, so parents may confidently read Uncle Rocky, Fireman to their children.

Uncle Rocky, Fireman emphasizes service to others and devotion to duty with each story ending with the trademark statement, “Glad to do it!” For more information, email joe@fenwickbooks.com.

Hymn Sing Hollywood Church of the Nazarene (24710 Sotterley Rd., Hollywood) — 6 p.m.

Ecumenical event, Free. Do you like singing the Hymns of the church. Come on and join us, you pick the hymn and we will all join in.

Such wonderful songs of the church as “Rock of Ages, How Great Thou Art” just to name a few. For more information contact Terri at 301-884-8082.

Breakfast at the Fleet Reserve Fleet Reserve Association (21707 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park) — 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) breakfast is open to the public every first and third Sunday of the month!

Menu includes your choice of: eggs or eggbeaters, bacon, ham, sausage or spam; hash browns, grits, toast, pancakes; juice and coffee all for $7 per person. SOS, sausage gravy or chipped beef gravy, and a biscuit is also available for a small additional cost.

This helps to support the Fleet Reserve Association in their community efforts with Scouts, ACTS, and other charities.

Monday, Aug. 17 Be a Superhero!

M&T Bank Stadium (1101 Russell St., Baltimore)- First Race: 8 a.m.

Again this year, Team CASA has chosen the theme ‘Be a Superhero’ for abused and neglected children.

There are four races you can participate in which are the 5K, Team Relay, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon. The time varies by race; however the first race starts at 8 AM. Runners and walkers are needed for Team CASA, the official charity team of the Maryland CASA Association. This will take place at the Baltimore Running Festival at the M & T

VFW 8810 General Meeting VFW (2310 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf)- 7 p.m.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 8810 General Membership Meeting.

Held 3rd Tuesday every month. At VFW Post 8810 - Home of Veteran’s of Foreign Wars, American Legion Post 293, American Veterans (AMVETS) Post 13, VFW 8810 Men’s Auxiliary, VFW 8810 Ladies’ Auxil-

Thursday, Aug. 20 Quality Street “Small Plate Wine Pairings” Cooking Class Quality Street (41625 Fenwick St., Leonardtown)- 6:30 p.m.

Join the instructor Jennifer Purcell to learn how to make Blue Cheese and Pear Crostada; Mini Parmesan Cauliflower Gratins; Pork Souvlaki Skewers with cucumber yogurt sauce; Chocolate Truffles. Class fee is $35. Class registration required.

For more information, visit www. qualitystreetcatering.com.

Saturday, Aug. 22 Warrior Fun Run and Sail Solomons Island (Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 7 a.m. to afternoon The Warrior Fun Run & Sail raises funds for Patuxent Habitat for Humanity’s Veteran Critical Home Re-

Skin Care Workshop By the Wharf (22530 Washington St., Ste 2 Leonardtown)- 7 p.m.

Sergina of Sergina Skin Care will be speaking on ways to select the appropriate skin care products for damaged skin caused by sun and smoking or other environmental issues. No products will be promoted or sold - this is an informational workshop to learn about ways to take better care of your skin. Free, but please RSVP to 301-904-4339.

There is limited seating!

Sotterley Barn Bash!

Sotterly Plantation (44300 Sotterly Ln., Hollywood)- Gates open at 5 p.m., Music starts at 6 p.m.

Sotterley Plantation will be hosting our fourth annual Barn Bash! The Southern Maryland famous Country Memories Band will be playing toetapping traditional country favorites and golden oldies. Classics made famous by Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynne and many other country legends are all perfect for getting you out on the dance floor!

This highly successful fundraising event is a perfect time to catch up with friends and family while enjoying Sotterley Plantation’s historic atmosphere at our fully-furnished barn. You won’t want to miss this fun family-friendly night out with live music and dancing! Did you know?

Sotterley’s very own Joe Goldsmith is one of the band members! Admission: $15 per person at the gate.

Food, beer, and wine for purchase.

For more information, visit www.sotterley.org.

pair program. This time it will help William Quinn, a disabled Navy veteran. In addition to the fun run/walk and the sailing regatta, this year’s event adds an officially timed 5K run. The Chesapeake Bay Running Club is timing the race and Southern Maryland Sailing Association is once again producing the regatta.

Live entertainment, refreshments, and food will be offered by Bear Creek BBQ. 7 a.m. registration begins. 8 a.m. 5K TIMED run/Fun run/ Walk $30. 10 a.m. boat parade on the Patuxent River. Free to view from the boardwalk. 11 a.m. Fouled Anchor Regatta 21’ and over $50 ~ 20’ and under $30. This event is rain or shine. For more information or to donate and register to participate, please visit http://www.patuxenthabitat.org.

Lunch at the VFW Post 2632 VFW Post 2632 (23262 Three Notch Rd., California)- 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Come in and enjoy a lunch with us daily. We are open to the public.

Your choice of two different sandwiches daily with salad and chips, all for $6.50. Call us at 301-8623247 to hear what the sandwiches are for each day. You can also “Like” us at “VFW Post 2632” on Facebook. The weekly menu will be published there. The menu is subject to change without notice.

Wednesday, Aug. 19

Friday, Aug. 21

Tuesday, Aug. 18

iary, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 293, Son’s of the American Legion (SAL) 293, and the American Legion Riders 293. For more information, visit www.vfw.org.

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Bank Stadium. Every child needs a hero but abused and neglected children need Superheroes! Maryland CASA is a non-profit organization that recruits and trains volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children who are under court protection due to abuse and neglect. Prices vary by race. For more information, go to www.marylandcasa.org.

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Spoken Colors: Mardi Gras Masquerade Poetry The Coffee Quarter Café (22576 MacArthur Blvd., California)- 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Presented by Euphonious7, who have started poetry night, a free view for artists to show case their talent in an environment in which everyone can enjoy a pleasant evening.

Held on the 4th Saturday of each month. No cover charge. For more information, contact euphonious7@ yahoo.com or call 240-547-7036.

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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

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)

Church Schedule

Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

Friday Men Perfecting Men 7 p.m

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Hollywood United Methodist Church

24422 Mervell Dean Rd • Hollywood, MD 20636

301-373-2500

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

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).

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

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44. Glasses 45. Green 48. Large South American burrowing rodent 49. Shoulder blades 50. Noah’s boat 51. A female ogre

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30. Inches per minute (abbr.)

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Shakespeare in the City – Twelfth Night

There is something magical about live outdoor theatre at Historic St. Mary’s City.

Celebrating our third year of Shakespeare in the City, Historic St, Mary’s City and The Newtowne Players are proud to present on the State House lawn Twelfth Night, performing Aug. 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22, at 7:30 pm.

The play centers on twins Viola and Sebastian, who were separated in a shipwreck.

Add in a singing fool, a big practical joke, and a character with a name of Belch and you know you are in for an evening of fun and frivolity.

Performance will be rain or shine. Food may be pre-ordered up to 48 hours in advance from Expressions of St. Mary’s by calling 240-237-8319. Also for sale will be light snacks as well as bug repellant. Rental

chairs will also be available.

Reservations can be made by emailing aaronm@digshistory.org, you can make unpaid reservations by means of the Newtowne Player’s website www.newtowneplayers.org, Tickets can also be purchased in Farthing’s Gift Shop (box office) the evening of the performance. The Box Office will open at 6:30.

Historic St. Mary’s City is a museum of living history and archaeology on the site of Maryland’s first capital in beautiful, tidewater Southern Maryland. For more details about reservations or the museum contact the Visitor Center at 240-895-4990, 800SMC-1634, info@digshistory.org, or please visit our website www.HSMCdigshistory. org.

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Thursday, August 13 Sea Squirts: Chesapeake ABC Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons) – 10 to 10:30 a.m., 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Mike Damron Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Guenther’s Fine Wine & Spirits (25470 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) – 5 to 8 p.m.

Crafts and Campfire on the Beach North Beach (9036 Bay Ave, North Beach) – 6:30 p.m.

Shegogue, Previti, and Hart The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) – 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Mike Starkey Band Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 to 11 p.m.

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Karaoke with DJ Tommy T & Friends Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Sunday, August 16 St. George Catholic Church Crab Cake Dinner St. George Catholic Church (19197 St. George’s Church Rd., Valley Lee) – 12 to 5 p.m.

Modern Petroglyphs Drop-In Workshops Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 1 to 4 p.m.

Monday, August 17 Pizza & Pint Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 4 to 7 p.m.

Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 18 Burger & Pint Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 4 to 7 p.m.

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Movie on the Beach: Stuart Little

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

North Beach (9036 Bay Ave, North Beach) – Dusk

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What you should keep in mind is Beth will do custom orders. It’s always nice to find someone who does custom work. Beth has a Facebook fan page where you can see more of her jewelry. Be sure to come out to the Coastal Arts Market to meet Beth and see her jewelry up close and personal Southern Maryland is full of creative, artistic people. Our 3rd Saturday open air Market located in the beautiful Port of Leonardtown Park is the perfect venue for you to display and sell your products. We are looking for a mix of local and regional artists who work in different mediums such as painting, basket weaving, leather work, sculpture, metal work, stained glass, painted and or re purposed furniture. If you make a product that is definitely unique and different please contact us.

Setting up at the Coastal Arts Market is easy; just email photos of your work and your studio or work space to coastalartsmarket@yahoo.com.

All the information you need is on our website www.coastalartsmarket.com.

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The Coastal Arts Market showcases Beth’s Jewelry Shop. Beth Myers was born in Annapolis Maryland. Her parents moved to St. Mary’s County they stayed here until Beth was in the eighth grade then they moved to Montgomery County. As an adult Beth moved back to St Mary’s County in 2013, Beth and her husband live in Mechanicsville, Md. In November of 2013 Beth and her cousin went to a chain maille jewelry class, once she made that first piece that was it, she was hooked. Beth’s husband calls chain maille her addiction, all artists and craftsmen can relate to that addiction. When Christmas rolled around Beth sold some of her first pieces of jewelry to her neighbor and friends that’s when she got the idea, hey I can do craft shows. So she gave her little business the name Beth’s Jewelry Stop and did her first event in March of 2014!

We asked Beth what was her favorite piece to make and her reply was the byzantine bracelet, as for colors she likes to work with lots of color combos and she’s always thinking of new color combinations. If she had to narrow it down to just one favorite her Maryland crab bracelet would make the top of the list. Beth loves putting together the small copper rings in the different patterns, that turns into earrings, bracelets or a necklace then someone comes along that likes her work and sees something that makes them happy, it’s always good to make happy customers. All though Beth has only been doing shows for about a year she enjoys doing the craft fairs, flea markets and events because she meets the nicest people. She likes getting to know her fellow crafters, and has made so many new friends in the past year.

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Pig Roast and Country Dance with Country Memories Band Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad (755 Solomons Island Rd., Prince Frederick) – 5 to 11 p.m.

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Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 10 to 11 a.m.

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

The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) – 7:30 to 10 p.m.

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities The Role of Hearing on Safety Securing Your Future…A Legal & Financial Seminar will be held Friday, Sept. 18 at the Forrest Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. This event will feature guest speakers who specialize in Social Security, Long Term Care Medicaid, Medicare Part D, Bankruptcy, Probate, and Estate Planning. This free event is open to all community members. A continental breakfast and boxed lunch will also be provided. To reserve your space call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. & Hearing Aid Gimmicks The Triad/SALT Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) will host a free hearing presentation and screening at Victory Woods Senior Apartments on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 1 p.m. Learn about hearing loss and its implications on safety when not addressed - you may be endangering yourself as well as those around you whether it's at home, driving, or in a public place. In addition, learn about the various hearing aid gimmicks disguised as "ads, coupons sales, deals and specials offers." To register for a free hearing screening call 301-866-9191.

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Day Trip to Smith Island & Lunch On Thursday, Aug. 20, enjoy a climatecontrolled boat ride to Smith Island, on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Visit Smith Island for a taste of island life in a tranquil, historic setting. On Smith Island, enjoy a family-style lunch at the Bayside Inn, browse the museum (additional $2 fee) and gift shops and get to know island folk. Points of interest include the church, school and cemetery. Bayside Inn restaurant boasts a delightful family style lunch featuring crab balls plus multiple side dishes. Smith Island Cake (the MD state dessert) is available to purchase by the slice or whole cake. Boat departs from Point Lookout State Park at 10 a.m. and returns about 4 p.m. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1063 for more information. Register at a county Senior Activity Center near you. Fee is $72 and includes boat ride and family-style lunch on Smith Island.

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By Linda Reno Contributing Writer About the year 1794, a number of Episcopal families removed from Maryland to the western part of Rowan [Rowan County, N.C.], among them two families of Barbers, and other families by the name of Gardner, Chunn, Harrison, Alexander, Lightell, Mills, Swan, Reeves, Burroughs, and c. The Rev. Richard W. Barber of Wilkesboro, is descended from Elias Barber, the patriarch of one branch of the Barber family, and the Rev. Samuel S. Barber of Hyde county, is descended from Jonathan Barber the patriarch of the other branch.

[Elias Barber, Revolutionary War soldier, and Jonathan Barber were the sons of Luke Barber and his wife, Ann].

Mr. Chunn was the grandfather of the Chunns of this county…The late Ar-

chibald Henderson was often heard to remark that Rev. Thomas F. Davis, later the Bishop of South Carolina, said to him that Mr. William Chunn, the father of Mrs. Susan W. Murphy, was "God's Gentleman," meaning thereby that he was endowed by nature with all the traces and genuine characteristics of a true, cultured christian gentleman…[William Chunn married Susanna Wainwright, sister of Elizabeth Wainwright, wife of Elias Barber—daughters of William Wainwright and Tamar Davis]. …Mr. Charles Nathaniel Mills, with his family, removed soon after his arrival to Iredell county, where his descendants, including a portion in the Northwestern States, and a few in Salisbury, now number several hundred. [He was the son of John Mills and Elizabeth Reeves; his wife was Elizabeth Ryal].

The Rev. Hatch Dent, an Episcopal clergyman, and an uncle of the Barbers [incorrect], came out with this colony. He purchased 661 acres of land, in Mt. Ulla township, where Dent's mountain is situated, being that part of the Boyden and Henderson plantation called "the Dent Tract."

The Reverend gentleman remained but a few years only. Parson Dent and Jonathan Barber had married two Misses Swan, aunt and niece [incorrect], and the parson on returning to Maryland, left his nephew [by marriage] in charge of this tract of land, just mentioned, giving him the use of it rent-free for ten years.” [The wife of Hatch Dent was Judith Poston; his sister Catherine Dent married Samuel Swann, Jr. and their daughter Elizabeth married Jonathan Barber]. (A History of Rowan County, North Carolina by J. J. Brunner, 1881, Salisbury, N. C.

Hatch Dent, Revolutionary War soldier and one of the Maryland 400, did return to St. Mary’s County and became the first principal of Charlotte Hall School.

“Charlotte Hall School. At the Cool Springs, in St. Mary's County, a high healthy situation is now open and ready for the reception of boys. In this school will be taught the Latin, Greek, and French Languages, the English Grammar, Writing and a complete system of the Mathematics by the Rev. Mr. Hatch Dent, principal and professor of Languages, and Mr. Henry Lyon Davis A.B. late professor of Languages in Dickinson College, and professor of the Mathematics and the French Language, in this School.” (Centinel of Liberty, Washington, D.C., February 24, 1797).

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Wanderings of an Aimless Mind Tidbit’s Birthday Surprise Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer

I am so thankful that my sons agreeably go along with most anything their mother proposes. Maybe it is because that is all they’ve known. So, last Thursday when I called both of them suggesting a birthday party for Tidbit’s 13th birthday at Dorsey Park, they both readily agreed. They probably still remember their grandmother’s elaborate parties for all of her dogs. So I grew up with it too. Dixie cups and cake were always at the doggie birthday parties, and my Mother would usually make their favorite food: Spaghetti. In fact, my mother cooked full meals for her dogs most of the time, even if she did not eat herself. Personally, I planned on a simple party of hot dogs, pork and beans, and ice cream cake. I love the little bags of Match-light charcoal – just enough for one cook out.

My oldest son brought the side dishes and drinks and my younger son brought other nibbles and his fiancé and my grandchildren.

Quite a grand party for a little hound dog. I didn’t say a word to Tidbit. Normally I would say, “Guess who you are going to see later? Robert and Ryan!” Then she would get all worked up. But this time I thought I would keep it a surprise and I didn’t even mention the word “park” either. I read somewhere that dogs can learn 400 words or more. I know that Tidbit understands quite a few.

I was so excited. It was supposed to rain, but Dorsey Park has a nice pavilion and two fire grates left. We used to use the nice block built fire grates down in the trees, but I think they may have been vandalized. We were lucky and it only drizzled. The evening was cool and the hot dogs on the grill were perfect. I cooked the two cans of pork and beans like my father always did by peeling off the paper on the cans, opening

the cans and heating them directly on the grate. Then I remembered something essential I forgot: oven mitts. No worries, I had an old towel in the back of the car. (As two of our dear friends know, my memory seems to be slipping – next time I swear I will remember to stop).

The kids were able to play down at the playground and Tidbit (and all of us) ate til we couldn’t eat anymore. I knew she was happy when she laid down in the cool sand outside the pavilion.

Then it was time for the ice cream cake, which had melted considerably even though it had been in the cooler. It didn’t matter what it looked like, it still tasted good.

My sons took Tidbit and little 2 ½ year old Liam down to the basketball court to walk off some of the food – I should have done the same thing.

I really could have stayed longer and it was such a pleasant evening. It is always nice when I have both my sons together. But when they got back, we started to clean up. Not all the beans were eaten, so one one of my sons poured what was left down by a tree. Of course we were all busy and no one noticed for a minute that Tidbit had followed her nose right to the beans and like she has done with other dropped or disposed of foods – gobbled them up. Uh Oh, it couldn’t be as bad as the deviled egg incident I hoped. Later I was to find out that it was. I asked both my sons if one of them wanted to take Tidbit home with her, but suddenly they were coming up with reasons why not. Good thing the rain held off, because the car windows were staying down!

To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@ yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann

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Comfort From My Community Laura Joyce Contributing Writer I took a leave of absence for the past three weeks so that I could care for my mom around the clock. She was nearing the end of her life and my brothers and I had promised her that we would do everything in our power to make sure she didn’t have to leave her home. Even before these last few weeks, though, it seemed as if time flew by with a steady stream of doctor’s appointments and crisis calls and trips back and forth over the Solomon’s Bridge: there was always a difficult feeding tube that needed adjustment or a prescription that needed to be picked up or one of the countless other things that require attention when someone has a terminal illness. Because of that, the last month is something of a blur, but I was—I am, and always will be—grateful that I was able to be with my mother, despite the challenges and difficulties and exhaustion.

I was there with her in the middle of the night, awake and holding her hands, as she let out one long sigh and then stopped breathing.

It was scary and heartbreaking and profoundly moving: all of the things you would think it might be. My aunt and I washed her face and took off the wedding band she never removed, and then we dressed her. Those quiet moments, saying goodbye—what they were like, what we said, how we felt—are our private final memory.

It was strange, with so much time to prepare for her death, to feel so stunned when she passed…and yet I did. It’s a cliché, but maybe it’s true that we can’t ever really prepare ourselves for the loss of someone we have loved so long and so dearly.

Afterward, I went through all of the necessary motions, making the calls that had to be made, doing the things that had to be done. I planned the visitations and the funeral, just as she wanted them. I met with the priest and bought clothes for the boys, who had outgrown their dress shoes and suits. I wrote her obituary and a eulogy for the funeral; I picked out readings for the Mass; I sifted through hundreds of pictures in an attempt to best portray her full and happy life. Although I only realized this in retrospect, what I didn’t do during the days immediately after she died was stop and grieve; I kept myself busy.

On the day of Mom’s funeral I dressed in dark colors and got in the car and greeted mourners at the visitation. It wasn’t until we left the visitation and headed toward the church for the funeral that the pace slowed: there was nothing distracting me, nothing that I had to do in those moments, and so the feelings came.

As we left Brinsfield’s, the long procession of cars arrived at Route 5. With her police cruiser blocking the intersection so that we could drive through, Deputy Smolarsky stood at attention, her hand to her forehead in a salute as we passed.

I was surprised for a moment: my mother wasn’t a veteran, and I was pretty sure that Deputy Smolarsky didn’t know who had passed, or who was passing, but I felt that her silent salute, her standing at attention, honored and acknowledged something bigger than all of us: death, or a life well-lived, maybe both. In that moment, I finally felt the tears well up.

As we drove slowly along Route 5 toward St. Mary’s City and the church, drivers—not every single one, but many of them—pulled to the shoulder on the opposite side of the road. I’ve seen this happening once or twice before when I’ve encountered a funeral procession passing by. If you’ve always lived here you may not realize that this doesn’t happen everywhere…but it does happen here, in Southern Maryland, and it says something about the customs and heart of a small town. Even when the police cars no longer blocked the intersections for us, most of the cars coming toward us in the opposite lane pulled to the side of the road and stopped, waiting as we passed. Despite having seen this custom before, it was the first time that I realized what it meant—or at least what it meant to me.

On the day I buried my mother, this person I have known and loved with all of my heart for all of my days, my community stopped; the people passing made time stand still for just a minute. They didn’t know my mom; they didn’t know her incredible smile, her wide-open heart and what a gifted artist she was and how she left every home, every room, every place she ever entered more beautiful. They didn’t know who was passing by, but they stopped anyway and honored this stranger who had passed, who was now passing them, and in doing that, they gave me comfort that I will never forget.

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