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Awaken Your Inner Artist

Leonardtown A&E District takes Center Stage for the Month of September Photo by Frank Marquart

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Rezoning for Hollywood Property Approved

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The county planning commission approved a proposal Monday night to rezone a little less than 20 acres in the area of Mervell Dean Road from limited residential use to town center mixed use and become part of the overall town center land currently there.

The land on Greenery Lane that the commission approved for rezoning was once an old amusement center that has long been defunct; it had earlier been approved for about 100 town homes as part of a senior community.

A concept to have a mix between townhouses and commercial properties could be up for review by the commission after their decision Monday, but the developers have not made an official submission to the planning commission.

The owners of the property, Earley Properties LLC, applied for the rezoning due to the fact that the character of the neighborhood has changed and also because the

county made a mistake, the owners and developing agents argued.

The property lies in the Hollywood Town Center.

The property was the subject of a public hearing on the proposed zoning change but there were no residents signed up to speak.

The applicants argued that the expansion of the nearby airport, road improvements, the addition of a traffic signal and the expansion of the industrial park and office park nearby in Wildewood made for significant changes in the overall town center neighborhood among others.

“There’s many things we think that have happened in recent years that would warrant a change,” said Laura Clarke to Clarke Consulting, which helped to seek the zoning change for their client.

“It’s much less about mistakes made,” commission member Merl Evans said. “Certainly the neighborhood has changed.

“I think this would be a reasonable change.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

Szlendak’s Story Is One of Rags to Riches

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

his wife and even became a cattle rancher, he always maintained a home in the Myrtle Point comLast week Casimir Szlenmunity and even owned large dak, a well known real esswaths of land there. tate developer who called He sold what is now Myrtle St. Mary’s County his home Point Park to the county governdespite dividing his time as a ment. In yet another deal he purcattle rancher out on the west chased a piece of land owned by coast in California, passed the former St. Mary’s Academy away. He was 70 years old. and then sold it where it would Szlendak was born in Gereventually become the Leonarmany just months before the dtown campus of the College of Szlendak end of World War II to parents Southern Maryland. who met while being enslaved Moreover he was the prime in Nazi work camps, said Christine Morgan, mover in building the First Colony shopping Szlendak’s sister. center development that transformed much Their father, Wladyslaw Szlendak, was of Route 235 in California. the only one of his family to survive being “He should be recognized for that,” Morimprisoned at the Auschwitz death camp, she gan said of her brother, with whom she was said. very close. “He wanted to bring good things For three years after the war the Polish to us.” family lived in Germany before coming to Morgan said her brother always had a the United States where things at the begin- vision for his developments and how they ning were only a little better for them. would impact the county.

They were able to find a sponsor to al“Whenever he came back here he would low the family to live in a dirt floor cabin in see things you or I wouldn’t,” Morgan said.

Roanoake, Va. but their father soon started Through his real estate ventures Szlendak looking for a better life for his wife and three became very wealthy and an influential playchildren. er in county circles but, Morgan said, he tried Being a Catholic family he got help from to keep a low profile. the Salvation Army and the Jesuits to find “It’s true,” Morgan said of her brother’s a place here in St. Mary’s County in Abell influence. “But he’d be embarrassed to hear where his children spent their formative someone say that.” years.

Though he divided his time between two “It was called Camp St. Florence,” Mor- homes Szlendak never lost his love for St. gan said of the family’s move in 1950. “For Mary’s County and continued to make trips years that’s where we lived and Cas fell in here even up to the year before he died. love with the property.

“He would love to just drive around the “That’s where he acquired his love of the county; he would take me to places here I county and it’s history.” didn’t even know existed,” Morgan said.

Szlendak eventually got a job working for Szlendak’s family plans to have a memoMotorola and on a trip out to California he rial service for him at the Abell camp site at a was persuaded to get into real estate; he start- date soon to be determined. ed there and eventually worked his way into residential and then commercial land sales. guyleonard@countytimes.net Though he moved out to California with

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Wood Fundraiser Helps Out Local Charities

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer He may have retired from political life but former delegate John F. Wood will continue his annual bull roast and fundraisers, until, he said, people simply don’t want to have them anymore.

One of the county’s best-attended social functions, the gathering of entrepreneurs and politicos continued to go strong at Tuesday night’s event at Olde Breton Inn in Compton and this time it was to benefit charities like Christmas in April and also the juvenile and adult drug courts designed to keep nonviolent offenders out of jail and defeat their addictions.

Wood announced his retirement early last year as the longest serving delegate in Annapolis but said he would remain committed to helping the community.

“A few thousand dollars for these organizations can mean a lot to them and they already do a lot for us,” Wood said to the attendees, which included county commissioners and congressmen Steny Hoyer and 8th District Representative Chris Van Hollen. “What little we do helps that much more.”

Wood said he would continue to hold his annual fundraiser for the foreseeable future.

“We’ll keep holding these as long as you want,” Wood said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Pogue Remembered as Staunch Community Optimist

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Long time member of the Seventh District Optimist Club and head of the Blessing of the Fleet ceremony Robert S. Pogue, of Bushwood died Aug. 22.

He was 76.

Pogue graduated from Charlotte Hall Military Academy in 1956 and went on to earn a business degree from the University of Maryland in 1975.

He had a varied career including as a senior executive for the First National Bank of St. Mary’s and had been a farmer, watermen and boat builder.

He belonged to his local Optimist Club for nearly 50 years.

“We went to school together,” said John F. Wood, former delegate. “We’d been friends since high school days.”

Wood said Pogue’s tenure as chairman of the Blessing of the Fleet was often successful.

“Every year he did a hell of job,” Wood said.

“He was a community man.

“It didn’t matter what you needed if he could help you he would.”

Pogue’s father was Robert E. T. Pogue who authored the book Yesterday in Old St. Mary’s County which chronicled events, history and local customs and lore dating back to the county’s founding up through the Civil War and finally to the coming of the U.S. Navy at Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

Photo by Guy Leonard

Route 4 Crash Results in Fatality

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The crash at the foot of the Thomas Johnson Bridge that occurred Wednesday afternoon resulted in one person being killed, officials with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office confirmed hours after the crash.

Sgt. Cara Grumbles, spokeswoman for the agency, said law enforcement are not releasing

the name of the victim yet; there were other injuries in the crash, Grumbles said, but the office is not releasing the number of victims.

The crash occurred at about 1:30 p.m. and resulted in traffic backups and diversions; a Maryland State Police helicopter arrived to fly victims out from the scene.

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Sotterley Announces the Opening of its First Permanent Year-round Exhibit Land, Lives and Labor at Sotterley Historic Sotterley Plantation cordially invites the public to attend the opening of its first permanent exhibit, Land, Lives and Labor on Friday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. in Historic Sotterley’s 18th century Warehouse. This important milestone in the interpretation of Sotterley’s history will be commemorated with guest speakers from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. Following the presentation, visitors will have the opportunity to tour the new exhibit, as well as experience all of Sotterley’s rich history.

This long awaited project began with a Maryland African American Heritage Preservation Grant that allowed for the restoration of Historic Sotterley’s 19th century Corn Crib. Funded also in part

by Sotterley supporters, The Land, Lives and Labor exhibit located both inside and outside the Corn Crib offers visitors a unique view of life at Sotterley from the worker’s perspectives, both enslaved and free. The exhibit gives voice to those who far too often had none. Their stories were heavily researched and in-

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to determine whether their vehicle’s engine is working properly and whether its emissions are meeting Maryland’s environmental standards. The process takes less than 10 minutes.

Model year 2005 and newer light-duty vehicles and model year 2008 and newer heavy-duty vehicles are eligible to use the self-service VEIP kiosk. About 900,000 vehicles on an annual basis, or 58 percent of vehicles tested each year, will be eligible to use the kiosk. The cost for the VEIP test is $14 whether administered through the traditional stations or the new kiosks.

The Federal Clean Air Act requires the testing of vehicle emissions, and in Maryland, vehicle emission systems inspection is required every two years. Although there are many sources of pollutants that contribute to ground-level ozone, automobiles and light trucks emissions remain the major source in Maryland. Keeping vehicle emissions to acceptable standards significantly helps reduce ground-level ozone.

The one-year pilot program will assess the operational benefits and public acceptance of the new technology. Environmental Systems Products of Maryland, Inc. (ESP) is the private contractor responsible for day-to-day testing operations. The VEIP testing network consists of 18 centralized inspection stations located in 13 counties and Baltimore City.

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Nighttime Cargo Deliveries to Impact US 301 Traffic for Several Weeks Convoy will travel 5 mph along 20 miles of US 301 in Charles County The first of 28 overnight hauling

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The hauling route extends from the Aqualand Marina in Newburg to White Plains. Coordinated by Roll-Lift USA, a convoy of nearly two dozen trucks will move large cargo to the St. Charles facility that is under construction. Each convoy will travel approximately 5 mph and use both northbound lanes of US 301 from Orlando Park Drive, located just north of the Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge, to Billingsley Road in White Plains. Motorists will not be able to pass the convoy. If traffic delays become significant, the convoy will stop at one of nine pause point locations where police will direct traffic past the convoy. Transports will be scheduled between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Monday night through early Friday morning over the next few weeks until all of the cargo is transported. Motorists will encounter delays on northbound US 301 during the hauling operation. SHA and law enforcement suggest travelers avoid the area.

If roadways remain closed after 5 a.m., notice of the extended closures will be posted on the county website (www.CharlesCountyMD. gov). Charles County will also send notification via its Citizen Notification System (CNS). Portable variable message signs are in place along US 301 and Billingsley Road to advise motorists to expect delays during the heavy haul convoys. Roll-

Lift USA coordinated the 28 hauls with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) and local emergency responders to ensure that each haul is conducted safely and with minimal impacts to the community and traveling public. The largest pieces of equipment arrived at Aqualand Marina by ship. From there, they will be placed on specially designed heavy haul vehicles for transport to the CPV St. Charles Energy Center on Billingsley Road. CPV St. Charles Energy Center, a natural gas-fired power plant under construction, will generate enough electricity to power about 700,000 homes while reducing sulfur, nitrogen and carbon emissions by 65 to 99 percent compared to other plants. St. Mary’s County Government will be responsive and accountable to the county’s citizens; provide high quality, cost effective and efficient services; preserve the county’s environment, heritage and rural character and foster opportunities for present and future generations For additional information about area highways, customers may contact the SHA District 5 Office in Annapolis at 410-841-1020 or 1-800-331-5603.

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NAS Pax River Kicks Off Suicide Prevention Awareness Month With Sunrise Event Individuals with base access are invited to attend the annual Light of Day event from 7-7:45 a.m. Aug. 26 outside of the River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center as we kick off Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

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NAS Pax River Commanding Officer, followed by the 2015 Chief Petty Officer selects offering an inspirational reading, personal stories of survival as proof that life is worth living, and more.

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Awaken Your Inner Artist

Leonardtown A&E District takes Center Stage for the Month of September

Photo by Nell Elder

By Maria Fleming Contributing Writer

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The dream, the bucket list, the New Year’s Resolution: Learn to paint. Or knit. Or dance! Or simply be able to express yourself more clearly and creatively. Elegant watercolors. Passionate poetry. Intricate bead work. Picturesque landscapes.

The reality: No time. No money. Writer’s block. Two left feet. All thumbs. Where do I even start?

If you’ve always wanted to expand your knowledge of the arts or try something new first-hand, you need to go to Leonardtown during the month of September; awaken your inner artist in just 4 easy steps:

1. Exploration

The easiest way to start learning about art is to experience it first-hand, talk with the artist that created it, and decide what you like and don’t like. The whole family can relax, socialize, listen to music, meet local artists and play with hands-on art demos at Arts & Entertainment First Friday Celebration and Art Walk on September 4, 2015, from 5 – 8 p.m.

In celebration of Leonardtown’s Arts & Entertainment District, jazz trio Higher Standards will provide the groove and funk as visitors move from demo stations to galleries to boutiques, taking in the sights, sounds and tastes of Leonardtown. Local artists will be located around the Square, creating works from start to finish, selling beautiful finished pieces and inviting passersby to try something new! Near the Leonardtown Arts Center, a “paint-out” vignette will be staged for anyone who wishes to paint, sketch or sculpt with a live model.

Everyone is invited to follow the Art Walk around Town to see works from local artists, discover a variety of artistic styles and materials, and vote for their favorite piece. Ballots are available in this issue of The County Times, or at any participating Art Walk location. Voting is over on First Friday, but the ArtWalk projects will remain on display throughout the month of September. If you’re really feeling inspired, visit the St. Mary’s County Arts Council table or log on to their website and register for one of the art workshops on Saturday, September 12!

Artists who wish to sell their work and/or provide demonstrations in the Square for this

event should contact Maria Fleming at the Commissioners of Leonardtown: maria.fleming2@verizon.net.

Artists wishing to set up for the paint out can contact Nicole Stewart at nstewart@olg.com.

For more information on the event visit leonardtownfirstfridays.com .

2. Inspiration

Coax your creativity by learning to think differently - step outside your comfort zone and change your perspective. No better place for this than at The Clazzical Project concert, Saturday, September 5, 2015, starting at 6 p.m. in the Leonardtown Square.

What if Mozart had been born in Havana?

What would it sound like if Dave Brubeck had written Beethoven's Symphony No. 9? On Saturday, September 5th, enjoy unique versions of classical music in contemporary jazz styles performed by The Clazzical Project: Don Stapleson on flute, his fellow St. Mary’s alum Peter Fields on guitar, and Fred Lieder the cello.

By thinking “outside the Bachs” the trio has developed a playlist that includes, “Bachbird” (combining the Prelude from Bach’s Cello Suite No 1 in G Major with “Bye Bye Blackbird”), “Blueberry Madigan” (Mozart’s Elvira Madigan meets “Blueberry Hill”), “Havana Nacht Musik” (The Rondo from Mozart’s Eine Kliene Nachtmusik as an Afro-Cuban piece), and “Mars the Bringer of da’ Funk” (Gustav Holst plays that funky music).

Please bring blankets and chairs to sit on, and enjoy one of the many restaurants for dinner before the show.

3. Participation

Now that the creative juices are flowing, it’s time to learn by doing; jump right in and get your hands dirty; bring your artistic vision to life! The Art•Work•Shop on Saturday, September 12, 2015, from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. is an invitation to people of all ages to benefit from the experts – professional artists and art teachers – to challenge themselves to learn new skills and to go home with something they created!

The Art•Work•Shop will transform various Leonardtown venues into artists’ studios – creative spaces where workshop attendees will actively learn and practice new techniques in order to discover their own ingenuity and artistic style. This first time event allows participants to explore art venues and

studios around Leonardtown for a full day of hands-on, educational, creative workshops with professional artists. Students can brush up on skills, gain some experience, or try something completely new! Included in the cost of each seminar are materials and instruction for a creative take home project, including drawings, paintings, jewelry, fiber arts, photography, dance and so much more!

Registration is now open for classes including shadow knitting, felting animal sculptures, Raku ceramics, poetry writing, dancing/flash mob, photography, Ikebana flower arranging, bead crochet, painting, clay/stoneware, stained glass, fabric colored-in appliqué and music.

Classes are available for all ages and skill levels at a variety of price points. Class details, registration and payment information can be found at the St. Mary’s County Arts Council website, stmarysartscouncil.com. Registration and payment are required by September 4, 2015, and class sizes are limited. Most seminars will be offered only once, either morning session (9 a.m.–12 noon) or afternoon session (1–4:00 p.m.). Due to scheduling and technique (i.e. firing in the kiln) some seminars will be offered off-schedule. Please read course descriptions carefully before confirming your reservation and payment to avoid overlap. If you have further questions please contact Nell Elder at info@smcart.org.

4. Motivation

Don’t stop now! September is a great time to take the first steps to becoming the open, creative person you want to be; but you can continue to explore and learn in Leonardtown every day!

Yellow Door Art Studio, Caught My Eye, Wine & Design, Fuzzy Farmers, Crazy for Ewe, the Craft Guild Shop, and the College of Southern Maryland offer various arts education classes all year. And don’t forget the culinary arts! The Taste of St. Mary’s comes to Town on Sunday, September 20 from 12 noon – 4:30 p.m., Quality Street Kitchen and Catering and BTB Coffee Bar & Speakeasy offer cooking and mixology classes, and there are over 2 dozen places to eat in Town, with more on the way! Find new inspiration in the unique, rotating inventory of shops and boutiques, come back monthly to see the new gallery shows and bring your friends and family to experience the arts in Leonardtown and share in your new-found creativity.

So, dust off the Resolution, cross off the line item on your bucket list, and make the dream a reality. Come to Leonardtown and awaken your inner artist today!

Art*Work*Shop Make your own “Artwork” at one of our hands-on “Workshops” Saturday, September 12, 2015 Morning and Afternoon Sessions available Step 1: Visit the St. Mary’s County Arts Council website www. stmarysartcouncil.com If you do not have computer access, but wish to take a class, you may register at the St. Mary’s County Arts Council table at the September First Friday on September 4, or call Maria or Teri at the Leonardtown Office 301-475-9791.

Step 2: From the home page, click on the Art*Work*Shop “Register for Classes!” link to see what classes are available.

Step 3: Click on the class title to see cost, materials, schedule, class descriptions and artist bio.

Step 4: Choose your classes and register: Make your check payable to: St. Mary’s County Arts Council and send to St. Mary’s County Arts Council PO Box 1310 Leonardtown, MD 20650 (Please specify what class you are signing up for and include your email address) OR Click on the Paypal link and follow the prompts.

Step 5: You will receive a confirmation email that you should print out and bring with you the day of the event. Before your first workshop, come to the Leonardtown Arts Center at 22660 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650 to receive your registration packet – including a 10% off coupon at participating restaurants!

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Letters to the Editor

The Rescue

It’s not often that a hunter gets an opportunity to rescue an animal, but in the order of things, nature has a way of repaying a good act with favor. Many years ago when I was a young man I hunted with a bow and had the chance to observe nature in ways that most people will never see. I believe that this was possible mainly because I was decked out in full camouflage and was nearly invisible in a tree stand. Watching nature is a rewarding pastime and even if you do not harvest something for the dinner table, there is always the prospect of witnessing a marvelous event. In one certain case I was the rescuer and not the hunter that I had set out that day to be.

That morning dawned cold and clear as I stepped out of the back door of my home in near darkness. It was a long trek to my tree stand and my boots made distinct prints in the frost that had formed of the last of the green grass we would see until spring. I crossed the stream at the bottom of the hill behind my home and eased my way slowly up the hillside to a logging trail that led to the place where my tree stand was built. The large pine tree that I had chosen to build in was gnarled and twisted and had watched over the hillside for many decades. And like the nimrod that I professed to be, I chose it for that reason. The tree personified the true meaning of nature which is steeped in harsh survival of the fittest.I climbed to my stand and hoisted my bow behind me and settled in for a long

wait like I had done many times before.

There was enough light to see but the sun had yet to make an appearance, and a definite chill was still present in the air. The air was as still as death and the scent of the forest was ever present with its special fall fragrance. I always loved that smell because it signaled the beginning of the hunt. It took another twenty minutes or so for the sun to rise and the sky slowly brightened to a fabulous day and the woods came alive with activity.

Birds of all kinds began their incessant chattering and squirrels jumped from tree to tree in search of acorns and pine nuts to eat. I was in the midst of nature itself, and the creatures that surrounded me were completely unaware of my presence. Suddenly the morning air was broken by the raucous cries of dozens of crows off in the distance. I was a little upset at their racket because crows have a habit of warning deer that a hunter is in the area. Crows have extremely keen vision and can spot movement from a very long distance. They often ruin a hunter’s chances of harvesting any game because they are like sentinels. As the annoying sound of the crows came closer, I could see that they were chasing and harassing a large bird that I assumed was a hawk.

Crows love to gang up on a single hawk and drive it out of their territory and these crows were determined to pursue their adversary until their spiteful temperament was appeased.

The poor adversary was being harassed big time as the entire flock approached my tree stand and as fate would have it, the large bird chose my tree to land in. Not three feet from my face landed the largest owl I think I had ever seen and it landed in such a posi-

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tion that it was facing directly away from me. The limb it had chosen was eye level with me and I had a bird’s eye view of the entire scenario. Owls can swivel their heads almost 180 degrees in either direction and their peripheral vision is acute. But this owl was more worried about the crows than looking to see if it was alone in the tree. My camouflage was near perfect for my surroundings and I had become the invisible witness to a once in a lifetime event. The crows dove at the beleaguered owl one after another but the limbs surrounding the owl protected it from direct contact. The crows were quite resolute and kept forcing the attack. It was a battle royal to see which crow could pluck a feather from the owl’s wings. After a minute or so of watching this poor owl being harassed by the crows I decided to end the onslaught.

I waited until the owl was facing away from me and moved my arms slowly to announce my presence to the crows. The crows saw me as soon as I made the gesture and quickly ended their offensive.

They flew off in complete silence in the blink of an eye. One minute they were in full attack and the next minute they were only a memory. The poor owl must have been truly amazed at their rapid disappearance and probably wondered why.

For the next few minutes the owl swiveled his head left and right looking for any sign of his attackers. He still didn’t know I was three feet away and that I was the reason the crows gave up their fight. After scouring the sky for any sign of the crows, the owl decided to shift his position on the tree limb and this is when its eyes met mine. The law of the hunter is never to make direct eye contact with your prey but in this case the owl was not my prey. Its eyes were large and had the appearance of a true hunter’s determination. It stared at me with a curious

A Very Public Thank You

I want to publically thank my friend and colleague, Glenn Weder, for his years of volunteer service with the St. Mary’s County AARP Tax-Aide Program. Glenn joined our team six years ago and quickly became the go-to guy for

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look trying to determine why and how I just happened to be in its domain. We shared several moments of eye contact and when the owl was satisfied that I was no threat, it leapt from the limb and flew off into a clear blue sky.

I sat there for the longest time trying to rationalize what had occurred in those early morning hours. Was it fate that put me there at the right place and time to be part of nature’s scenario? After all, aren’t we a part of nature like the other animals? Several decades have passed since that day but I haven’t forgotten the owl and its awesome presence in the wooded glade that I frequented as a young man. Later that same day after the sun had set and the sky began to darken, I heard the nearly silent flutter of wings and watched as the owl made another appearance. It swooped down over my head and made a flyby gesture that I could only assume was a thank you for rescuing it that day. Maybe I’m just a sentimental old man but I believe that animals can sense the kindness of humans as well as they fear the brutality that mankind can inflict upon them.

Perhaps there will come a time when humans will treat every living thing on this planet with respect. We need to remember that we were given dominion over the creatures of the earth by divine providence and we are charged with the responsibility of nurturing them. Watching the owl disappear into the evening darkness gave me a happy and peaceful feeling that I have carried in my memory for years. Perhaps the lasting memory of that special day is God’s way of thanking me for a moment of kindness.

Samuel R. (Sal) Pistachio Mechanicsville, Md.

returns with difficult or unusual situations. He was instrumental in teaching me and all of us the importance of paying attention to even the smallest details in all things tax related, working diligently to ensure the taxpayer paid the taxes owed but not one penny more. His challenging, pertinent questions contributed greatly to our certification process and made each one of us a better tax counselor. He certainly earned his honorary title as Mr. Wizard!

I know that our tax program was not the only volunteer organization Glenn worked with and, while I cannot innumerate those organizations, I know beyond a doubt that

those other programs benefitted greatly from his service. The St. Mary’s County AARP Tax-Aide Program certainly did.

Glenn and his wife, Nelida, are relocating to Pennsylvania to be closer to family. While I know this is a good move for them, I am sorry they are leaving us. I will miss them both, wishing them “Fair Winds and Following Seas” in their new adventures.

Dana Davis District Coordinator, St. Mary’s County AARP Tax-Aide Program

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SHERIFF’S BLOTTER

This information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

Domestic Assault On Aug. 23 Deputy Lawrence responded to the 19000 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for a reported assault. The victim alleged Michael James Maloney, age Maloney 28, of Lexington Park, struck the victim in the face with an open right hand. The victim displayed signs of injury consistent with the allegations. Maloney was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with 2nd Degree Assault. CASE# 49343-15 Burglary On Aug. 22 Deputy Wesner responded to the 47000 block of Willow Drive in Lexington Park, after a witness reported a burglary to a residence.

Deputy Wesner located a susYoung pect inside the residence, identified as George Michael Young, age 68, of

Lexington Park. Young did not have permission to be inside the residence and destroyed property inside the home. Young was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with two counts of 4th Degree Burglary and Destruction of Property. CASE# 49270-15 Burglary On Aug. 22 Deputy Wesner responded to the 45000 block of Halsey Court in California, for the report of a burglary.

William Anthony Dunnington, age 28, of Lexington Park, Dunnington forcibly opened a locked door and entered the residence. The victim and witness left the residence to stay in a nearby motel. Dunnington followed the victim and witness to the motel where he attempted to gain entry through the doors and windows. Dunnington was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with 4th Degree Burglary and Destruction of Property. CASE# 49145-15 Violation Protective Order On Aug. 22 Corporal O’Connor initiated a traffic stop for erratic driving. Further investigation revealed there was an active protective order between the driver Johnson Michael Leshawn Johnson, age 27, of Lexington Park and a passenger.

Johnson was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention. He was charged with Violation Protective Order. CASE# 49148-15

Scammers Targeting Small Businesses

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A federal judge sentenced a Leonardtown man to six years in prison this week for distributing heroin to a friend that lead to a fatal overdose.

According to information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office Joshua Scott Schellhase, 31, would share heroin with his friend as they could get it and on Oct. 11 of 2012 he agreed to provide his friend with heroin he had recently acquired.

When Schellhase drove to a residence in Callaway where his friend lived and gave him heroin and two cigarettes, his friend

went back inside and ingested the heroin.

About 15 minutes after he took the drug his girlfriend knocked on the bathroom door to check his welfare but she received no response.

When she opened into the room she found him slumped over and unresponsive, according to federal authorities, and emergency responders were not able to revive him.

As a condition of his prison sentence Schellhase must submit to three years of supervised release once he completes his incarceration. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Domestic Assault On Aug. 23 Deputy Schultz responded to the 46000 block of Shinning Willow Lane in Lexington Park, for a reported assault. The victim alleged Tonya Lynette Albers, age Albers 41, of Lexington Park, hit and scratched the victim with her hands during a verbal argument. The victim displayed signs of injury consistent with the allegations. Albers was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with 2nd Degree Assault. CASE# 49460-15

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Obituaries

Thursday, August 27, 2015

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.

Robert Steele Pogue, 76

George Elliott Lawrence, Sr., 69

Robert Steele Pogue, 76, of Bushwood, Md., passed away on Aug. 22 in Leonardtown, Md. Born on Jan. 26, 1939 in Leonardtown, Md., he was the son of the late Lucy Long Pogue and Robert E.T. Pogue of Bushwood, Md. Robert Steele is survived by his wife Dianne L. Pogue whom he married in All Saints Church in Avenue, Md., on Dec. 21, 1974. He is survived by his children: Tracy Pogue (Sandy) of Bemidji, MN, Kevin Kosack, Sr. (Kelly) of Leonardtown, Md., Tim Pague (Stephanie) of San Diego, Calif., Terry Pogue (Helena) and Kim Kosack both of Bushwood, Md., Eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren with one on the way and sister Ann Holt Pogue of Bushwood, Md. Robert Steele graduated from Charlotte Hall Military Academy in 1956 and from the University of Maryland in 1975 with a Degree in Business. He worked as a senior vice President for 1st National Bank of St. Mary’s and was a Farmer, Builder, Waterman, and boat builder. Robert Steele belonged to the 7th. District Optimist Club for 48 years, and was past president from (1975 – 1976), he was also Chairman of the “Blessing of the Fleet” for multiple years.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 5-8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. with 7th. District Optimist prayer at 7:15 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 28, at 10 a.m. in All Saints Episcopal Church with Rev. Harry Harper officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Bill Bailey, Ronnie Mattingly, Johnnie Cheseldine, Mike Woodall, Frankie Hodges and Rick Mattingly. Honorary Pallbearers: 7th. District Optimist Club Members and Freddy Morgan. In Lieu of flowers please send donations to ACTS (A Community That Shares) P.O. Box 54 Bushwood, Md., 20618. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.

George Elliott Lawrence, Sr. of Barefoot Bay, Fla., formerly of St. Mary’s County, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday Aug. 8. His loving wife of nearly 24 years was at his side. He was a loving husband, father, brother, Pop Pop and friend.

Elliott was born to the late Frank and Mary (Bailey) Lawrence on October 26, 1945 in Leonardtown. His parents raised Elliott as well as his five brothers and sisters in Colton’s Point. They all worked in their father’s general store in Colton’s Point for many years. Elliott graduated from Margaret Brent High School 1964. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War, stationed in Korea on the 38th Parallel for two years.

He married Debbie Lawrence in 1991; they lived together in Bushwood before relocating to Barefoot Bay, Fla. after they both retired in 2012.

Elliott was very involved in the St. Mary’s community. He coached many youth baseball teams, was involved in cub scouts and spent long days at the motocross track in Aquasco.

Elliott was an active charter member of the Mechanicsville Optimist Club. Elliott served two terms as President and served several terms as Vice President, Secretary, and a Board of Director member. He also served a term as Lt. Governor of Zone 13.

The couple was members of the Loyal Order of the Moose at the Mechanicsville Lodge #495 as well as Sabastian, Fla. When Elliott retired in 2012, he had served 43 years for Pepco and Mirant’s Chalk Point & Morgantown Generating Plants. He also worked as a delivery driver for Tri-County Aire & Lietch Heating & A/C. He had also returned to his family owned general store roots.

Elliott was an avid baseball and softball player most of his life in St. Mary’s County and is a member of the Rocking Chair Hall of Fame.

Elliott was preceded in death by his Father (Frank), Mother (Mary), Sister (Barbara Ann), Brother (Jimmy), Sister-in Law (Mary Loretta) and Mother-in Law (Cloyce A. Arrowood).

Besides his beloved wife and best friend Debbie, Elliott is sur-

In Loving Memory Gregory John Allen Sept. 16, 1986 to July 29, 2008

A pain so great, only a mother can feel Is yours to keep, and never heal.

In your mind, your soul: - Deep in your heart, A mother’s life, just torn apart.

The son you raised and loved, You gave all you could, was it ever enough.

Look to his friends, his family too, A big part of their world is gone, is what they will say to you.

The boy that you love, the man he became, Liked and loved my many; that is your son.

In just twenty-two years, a deep furlough was ploughed, He is what you made him. In your pain you should feel proud.

He will always be with you. He can’t ever leave, You will hear his voice every time you breathe.

You will see his smile before you sleep, A son’s love for his mother is for his mother to keep.

You are always in our hearts, Your loving family and friends

vived by his children G. Elliott Lawrence, Jr. (Brandy), Wayne S. Lawrence (Leslie), Barbara A. McCloskey (Matthew) and Michael C. Brown (Sheri) all of St. Mary’s County.

Elliott is also survived by his brothers William (Marcie) Lawrence, Emory (Barbara) Lawrence his sister Rose White, his 11 grandchildren Gabrielle, Brett, Cameron, Kaitlin, Austin, Evan, Ryan, Scott, Riley, Wyatt, Mason and many other loved nieces and nephews.

The family will have a Celebration of Life and will be receiving friends at The Mechanicsville Moose Lodge’s Social Hall on Saturday Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. An Optimist Prayer will be provided by the Mechanicsville Optimist Club and surrounding Optimist Clubs.

Friends and family are encouraged to bring a dessert for everyone’s enjoyment.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the family for the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge and to help defer cost of the food that will be provided. A receiving box will be established at the entrance of the Social Hall.

Thurman Lee Buddy Harrison, III, 73 Thurman Lee Buddy Harrison, III, 73 formerly of St. Mary’s County, went to be with the Lord, on Aug. 22. He had been residing at his daughter, Shannon’s home, in Rolla, Mo. He was born on November 10, 1941, in Bedford, Va., to the late Thurman Lee Jr., and Evelyn Wingfield Harrison.

Thurman grew up in Lexington Park and California. During his teenage years, he worked for his father in each of the local movie theaters. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting.

He graduated from Great Mills High School, and then attended St. Mary’s College in St. Mary’s City. While attending St. Mary’s College, he was a member of the tennis team. He continued his formal education at Concord Teacher’s College, West Virginia attaining an Associates Degree, and then later joined the US Air Force and served in England where he was married to the mother of his children. He was a veteran of The Six Day War, Tripoli, Libiya.

He returned to St. Mary’s County in 1967

A day we remember the late Francis Eugene Thompson who passed away on July 30, 2014.

It’s been one year since you’ve been gone, it seems like yesterday. We miss you so much, and think about you every day.

We wish you were still here.

Love,

Your Wife Ruby, Your Kids Nikkolas and Marcus, Your Mother and Father, Your Sisters and Brothers

and began working with the US Postal Service, followed by becoming a Chemist for Potomac Electric Power Company. Later, he purchased Baily’s Restaurant in Leonardtown. After closing the restaurant, he moved to Calvert County, where some years later he met and married Judy Rice in 2003. Upon retirement, they moved to West Virginia. They attended Mt. Storm Presbyterian Church where he was a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. After his wife’s death in 2014 and his ill health, he moved to be with his daughter, Shannon, and family in Rolla, Mo., where he passed Saturday.

He is survived by his son Clinton E. Harrison, Shannon L. Hux and husband Leslie, Valerie L. Moersch and husband Tim, and five grandchildren. Siblings: James W. Harrison (Carol), and Gerald W. Harrison (Linda).

Thurman loved God and his family. Here was outgoing and friendly and always had kind words to share, even with those he didn’t know. He could build anything and was extremely knowledgeable about many things.

He was a good father and had lifelong friendships that meant the world to him. If you were his friend, then you knew you were loved. He was a big man with an even bigger heart, and he will be greatly missed.

Memorial Services will be held in Rolla, Mo. Condolences may be sent to the family in care of: Mrs. Shannon Hux, 18280 State Rt. 0, Rolla, Mo.

Eleanor Reigle Moore, 91 Eleanor Reigle Moore, 91, of Town Creek passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Leonardtown.

Born on July 8, 1924, in Winfield, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Edna M. Reigle of Lewisburg, Pa. Following graduation from Lewisburg High School, Eleanor met her future husband Ralph L. Moore, Jr., of Neville Island, Pa., at Bucknell University.

Ralph received his Commission as a U.S. Navy officer in New York on the morning of April 26, 1945; and that afternoon he wed Eleanor for a marriage that would span 43 years. The role of Navy wife and eventually mother took Eleanor on various tours and travels within the United States and Iceland; and it also provided summer travels to several European countries. Throughout her life, she enjoyed hosting gatherings ranging from squadron and command socials, to fund raisers, bridge parties and family get-togethers. She served as a Red Cross Volunteer, member of the Hollywood, Volunteer Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary, President of school PTAs, and as a life member of the St. Mary’s County Garden Club. Eleanor pursued her love of flowers, at first on an amateur level and eventually refining her natural talent through study, observation, and close association with several recognized national and international floral artists. She eventually evolved as a designer very much in demand for the flower complement she provided for command functions, weddings and receptions, funerals, military clubs, store windows, and private parties.

She also gave several floral design demonstrations on the East Coast and taught flower arranging at her studio in Town Creek.

Eleanor is survived by her son, Ralph Layton Moore, III, and his wife Sandra of Leonardtown. She is survived by her sis-

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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.

Benjamin George Rivers, 20, of Lexington Park, died Wednesday, Aug. 19 after a courageous battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends.

He was born on March 9, 1995, in Bahrain to Timothy Clifford Rivers of Lexington Park and Joanne Louise Rivers of Lexington Park.

Ben is a graduate of Great Mills High School. His hobbies included, listening to music, playing games, especially cards and watching movies, especially horror movies.

He recently started enjoying Japanese anime.

He was a goodwill ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. He made three documentary films for Johns Hopkins University. He loved his pet cats, Penelope and Gary, and his dog, Jade. However, his greatest love was spending time with his friends and family. He was always a gentleman.

In addition to his loving mother and father, Ben is also survived by his sister, Megan Rivers of Lexington Park; his grandfather, Stanley Rigg of Blackpool, England; his aunts, Stephanie Barlow of Blackpool, England and Pamela Irving-Dusting (Neil) of Australia; his uncle, Michael Rivers of Tonawanda, N.Y.; close family friends, Skip and Helen Schneider of Leonardtown; and many extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Linda High, and George and Eunice Rivers.

The family will receive friends for Ben’s Life Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with a Memorial Service at 3 p.m., at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, Tenn. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Margaret Dean Thompson, 101 Margaret Dean Thompson of Hollywood passed away on Aug. 21 at the age of 101 from natural causes.

Margaret was born on March 27, 1914 to the late Effie Graves Dean and George Wilson Dean.

Born and raised on Joy Chapel Road, Margaret shared the experiences of her family’s farm with siblings, Franklin W. Dean, Mervell M. Dean, Robert G. Dean, Sr., Sheldon M.

tles, Lillian Fenwick, Katherine Kerrick, Ann Bowman, Juanita Price-Chase, 28 grandchildren, 76 great grandchildren and 91 great-great grandchildren. Agnes is predeceased by her parents, husband, sons, Joseph Walter Carter, Jr., James Gantt Carter, Sr. and Cordell Victor Carter, Sr.; brothers, Arthur, William, Aloysius, Gantt, Leonard and Victor Mills; sisters, Jean Bush, Helen Shade and Bernice Baker; grandson, John Winfield Carter, Sr. and great grandsons, James Gerard Butler III, Sean Foley Somerville and Cordell Victor Carter III. Family and friends united on Friday, July 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. for visitation, with prayers at 7 p.m., at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville. On Saturday, Aug. 1, visitation was held at 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Rd., Morganza. Interment followed at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery, Bushwood.

Benjamin George Rivers, 20

Dean, Sterling W. Dean, and June D. Fletcher.

Upon graduating from the first class of Great Mills High School in 1930, Margaret arrived into a time of much complexity as the Great Depression had begun to take form. Revealing a resilience to withstand and a desire to nurture those in need, she and her husband loaded and drove trucks with goods such as flour and sugar from Baltimore to their property in Hollywood; providing an essential means of supply to their surrounding community.

While raising her family, Margaret supported for many years the St. Mary’s County Library by driving the Book Mobile. For over 25 years she worked for the Belvedere Motor Inn where she welcomed guests such as the esteemed Blue Angels during their visits to the Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Margaret enjoyed cooking, gardening, and traveling to Ellicott and Ocean City. Halloween and the opportunity to dress in costume was a true favorite, along with a great love for dogs, especially the Boxer breed.

Margaret was an extraordinary woman, and although her loss is devastating to those who held her so close, we will continue to be inspired by her fostering role, which encompassed so many throughout her lifetime. Her spirit will always be with us, and her love will live forever in our hearts.

She is beloved grandmother of Janayth M. Kiger of Hollywood, Kimberly D. Kiley of Frederick, Ronal D. Thompson, Jr. of Hollywood, Christina D. Thompson of Philadelphia, Pa., and grandson-in-law Jerry M. Kiger, Jr.; a devoted great-grandmother of Nicole M. Kiley and Kevin M. Kiley; and heroine to daughter-in-laws Mary L. Thompson, Brenda S. Thompson, and the late Barbara H. Thompson. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Roscoe Phillip Thompson, and sons Robert Phillip Thompson and Ronal Dean Thompson.

Family received friends on Friday, Aug. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown.

A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m. at Hollywood United Methodist Church, Hollywood. Interment followed at Joy Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown. Condolences to the family may be made to www. brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown.

Ralph William “Skip” Adams, 68 Ralph William “Skip” Adams, 68, of Leonardtown died Thursday, Aug. 20 at his residence.

He was born on March 29, 1947, in New York to the late Neil G. Adams and Isabel Fern Secor Adams.

Skip proudly enlisted in the United States Navy in 1965 and served his country until

his honorable discharge in 1969. He was employed by the Federal Government as a dedicated Ordnance Technician for over 33 years until his retirement in 2002. He was currently employed by the State of Maryland, Department of Agriculture as a Field Supervisor. He enjoyed travelling in his camper, especially along the East Coast. He liked to shoot darts and play shuffle bowl, and is a former member of Southern Maryland Bowling League. His hobbies included cheering on the Washington Redskins and watching NASCAR. He loved his pet dogs, Rudy and Otis. However, his greatest love was spending time with his family.

Skip is survived by his children, Doretta Lynn Thomas of Park Hall and Brett William Adams (Judy Marie) of Leonardtown; his sister, Patricia Albro (Richard) of Watertown, N.Y.; his grandchildren, Lauren Rogers of Bowie, Joseph Rogers of Atlanta, Ga., and Haley Adams of Leonardtown; and his loving companion, Maryann Rose Hance of Leonardtown. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his siblings, Lawrence Adams, Bruce Adams, and Fern McIntosh.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Cryer’s Back Road Inn, 22094 Newtowne Neck Rd., Compton on Aug. 28 at 1:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

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Agnes Genevieve Mills Carter, 104 Agnes Genevieve Mills Carter, 104, of Mechanicsville, was born on Aug. 12, 1910 and departed this life on Tuesday, July 28 at 6:15 a.m. with loved ones by her side. Agnes was the daughter of the late William and Mildred Young Mills. Agnes was married to Joseph Walter Carter, Sr. for 72 years and from that union there were six children, Doris, Shirley, Joseph (Jr.), Gantt, Cordell and Barbara. Joseph Sr. preceded her in death on May 4, 2007.

Agnes is survived by three daughters, Doris Jameson (Jared), Shirley Carter and Barbara McNair (Calvin). She also raised nine grandchildren with whom she called her children, Shelia Bailey, John W. Carter, Sr.(deceased), Tracey Scott (Johnnie), Sharon Chase, Glyceria Young (Aaron), Joseph W. Carter, III, Virgil Carter, Paul Carter and Francis Carter. Agnes is also survived by five sisters, Mary Set

ter-in-law, Lou Goff (Bob) and nephew Jeff Reigle (Beth) of Lewisburg, Pa.; her niece Barbara Marshall (Tom) of Turbotville, Pa.; her niece Kathy Fabo (Ray) of Fayetteville, N.C.; and two generations of great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her loving caregiver of four and a half years, Eleanor Norris of Leonardtown. She is pre-deceased by her parents; her husband CDR Ralph Layton Moore, Jr., USN (Ret); and her brother Charles R. Reigle. All services will be private.

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

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NORTH END GALLERY 41652 Fenwick Street, 301-475-3130 Many North End Gallery Artists are participating in the Art Walk this First Friday. Find their works in 25 venues throughout Leonardtown and vote for your favorite.

In addition, a number of North End Gallery artists will create art in Leonardtown for the Paint the Town paint out event during First Friday. Watch them while they work and then visit North End Gallery to see their other artworks. At the Gallery, check out the show, Opposites Attract, and enter the Mystery Box drawing for a chance to win a piece of art produced by a gallery member.

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FENWICK STREET USED BOOKS & MUSIC 41655A Fenwick Street, 301-475-2859 Vesta Clark will be signing copies of Charms of The Fae and The Megarid from 5-7 pm Writing under the pseudonym Vesta Clark, Arianna Pray is a 23-year-old self published author who graduated from St Mary’s College of Maryland last year. Already she has published five of her works, with another two to follow later this month. her first novel dealt with Arthurian Legend, engaging with the tale of Sir Gareth and intended to progress into a fully-fledged re-telling of the tales of Camelot. She composed much of this novel while studying at Oxford University’s Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. Her methods of compo-

sition draw heavily on her skills from her history degree, especially a meticulous sensibility directed at research and accuracy, even of the fantastical elements of her works. Having written the Megarid as her senior project at St Mary’s, Arianna has already gone on to finish the next five books in the series, and if you come in on Thursdays or Sundays, then you are sure to find her ready to assist you and even sign a copy of one of her books, just for you.

THE CRAFT GUILD SHOP 26005 Point Lookout Road, 301-997-1644 Check out our shop for a variety of new items on display, such as fall decorations, soaps, jewelry, machine embroidery and sewing, and also visit our table on the Square for samples of our handmade arts and crafts.

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QUALITY STREET KITCHENS 41625 Fenwick Street, 301-997-0700 Quality Street will do a wine tasting as well as some Stonewall kitchens product line samplings. We will also have our Stonewall products buy 3 get one free!

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Celebrate the Leonardtown Arts & Entertainment District while enjoying a taste of Big Larry’s Eatery! While experiencing the Art Walk, visit Big Larry’s for food on the go, our Higher Standards, Alex Bizzarro, Frank Smith, and Ambus Hunter almost famous Walking Tacos, Nathans’ AllBeef Hotdogs, Cheeseburgers, and Subs. All 20% off from 5:00-8:00 PM!

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Featured Menu Specials include Rich Lobster Bisque and Veal Sweetbreads (appetizer or entree) ST. MARY’S HISTORICAL SOCIETY 41680 Tudor Place 301-475-2467 The Historical Society of St. Mary’s will have the Old Jail Museum open for tours First Friday from 5-8 p.m. Also, inside Tudor Hall we have a painting for Art Walk - come by and see!

On the first Friday of every month, historic Leonardtown’s art galleries, restaurants, cafes, gift shops, antique shops, bookstores, etc. open their doors to showcase local artists and/or serve specials at their establishments. You are invited to a fun evening of live entertainment, demos, receptions, hands-on activities, and seasonal promotions.

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CSM NowForce Puts Incident Reporting in Hands of Students In Emergencies, Smartphone App Connects Caller, Campus Security, First Responders The College of Southern Maryland will provide students, faculty, administrators and staff with a free, state-of-the-art personal safety app beginning with the fall semester.

“We’re very pleased to be able to make available this technology that promotes safety for anyone visiting our campuses, including our students, employees and guests,” said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried. “The app will allow individuals to connect directly with our public safety office.”

The app is designed to help CSM’s public safety officers minimize response times during both emergency and routine security/safety situations, according to Don Frick, executive director of CSM’s public safety and preparedness department.

Developed by NowForce, a maker of mobile and cloud-based rapid emergency response solutions, the CSM personal safety app will contain an “SOS” (panic) button, and the ability to report an incident through a “see something, say something” functionality.

“The NowForce app differs from the college’s CSM.txt alert services,” Frick said. “We still

want our students to register for our CSM.TXT alert service, in which we advise our students of instant information on emergencies and campus closing, but this app expands on that and will help our students connect with us directly.

The app is like a handheld, personal emergency phone that connects the caller directly with our public safety officers Public Safety Coordinator Stephen Campbell so we can send assistance demonstrates the free NowForce app—available as quickly as possible.” to CSM students, faculty, administrators, staff and Students will be able guests—which puts incident reporting in hands of to use the app to request those who need help on campus. escorts or report security incidents, harassment, To register, visit register-csm. medical emergencies, fires, al- nowforce.com and a text mescohol or drug violations, and a sage will be sent to the user’s host of other issues, Frick said. smartphone with the link to The app is based on the user’s download the application as well location and assists the officers as a link through which the user in quickly identifying where the can add emergency contacts for incident is being reported. The the user to have these contacts campus is surrounded by a “geo- receive an alert when the user fence” and if callers are outside reports an emergency. of the boundaries of the camFor information on the colpus the call is re-routed to a 911 lege’s resources and emergency dispatcher. procedures, visit ready.csmd.

The application is available for edu. download either from the App Store or Google Play.

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Recreation and Parks to Conduct Adult Co-Ed Recreational Volleyball League Meeting

The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks will hold an informational meeting for those interested in participating in its Adult Co-Ed Volleyball league. Form a team with a group of friends, get a group of co-workers together, or gather the family to play the great sport of volleyball. Have fun, take a break from the kids, and get a little work out at the same time. Both Competitive and Recreational Leagues are available. Teams and individuals are invited to attend meetings as follows: CoEd Recreational • Ages 18 and up • Wednesday, Sept. 9-7 p.m. at Leonard Hall Recreation Center Game Information:

• Game Days are held on Monday’s & Tuesday’s beginning Sept. 28 through March 15 from 6-10 p.m. at Margaret Brent Recreation Center; cost is $375 per team without referee or $475 with referee.

Co-Ed Competitive • No meeting.

Coaches please contact Kenny Sothoron for more information NOTE: If you have not submitted your team roster at the time of registration it will need to be submitted to Kenny Sothoron prior to the first game. For more information please contact Kenny Sothoron at 301475-4200 extension 1830.

The Great Mills Pool is now seeking lifeguards. Applicants must have a current Red Cross certification in lifeguarding, CPR and AED. Part time positions are open for all days and time frames from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Interested indi-

viduals may obtain an application at the pool or go online to www.stmarysmd. com/docs/rpjobopenings.pdf. For more information call 301-866-6560.

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Lifeguards Wanted at Great Mills Pool

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Securing Your Financial Future

The St. Mary’s County’s Department of Aging & Human Services will host a free seminar, Securing Your Future…A Legal & Financial Seminar for the community on Friday, Sept. 18. Its featured speakers specialize in Social Security, Long-Term Care Medicaid, Medicare (Part D), Bankruptcy, Probate and Estate Planning. The Department is coordinating the seminar in response to frequent requests from residents for more information about these key topics.

“The complexity of each of these programs may become overwhelming for older adults and their families,” said Debbie Barker, Senior Information & Assistance Manager.“ The panel will bring together experts in the legal and financial fields who can provide information and guidance to individuals currently experiencing – or on the cusp of experiencing – issues which pertain to these topics.”

The Senior Information & Assistance Division of the Department of Aging & Human Services provides seniors and their

families with guidance and referrals to the Department’s programs, public and private community resources and information regarding assistance programs. Service coordination is available to seniors who require assistance in accessing service, applying for various assistance programs, or who simply need help or information about a variety of issues.

DAHS’s mission is to meet the educational, physical, health and social needs of county residents with disabilities and ages 50 and older. Barker expects the event will help accomplish the department’s mission.

The event scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Forrest Career and Technology Center, 24005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. The Department will provide a continental breakfast and boxed lunch at no charge. To reserve your space, call Debbie Barker at 301-475-4200, ext.

1050.

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Staying Connected With Your Teen Program Coming To St. Mary’s County Five Classes To Be Offered In October

In a continuing effort to provide support to parents in the community, the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services is pleased to offer the Staying Connected with you Teen Program® on five Thursdays in October. The program, one of many offered by Families that Care® is designed to show parents how to improve their family management practices and strengthen the bonds between them and their children. The anticipated result is substance abuse prevention, violence prevention and overall positive character development. The program will be held October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at the College of Southern Mary-

land’s Leonardtown Campus, 22950 Hollywood Road, Building C, Room 113. Each session, led by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, will run from 6 – 8 P.M. Parents are required to attend all five sessions to receive course credit. A light dinner fare will be provided for those who attend. For more information or to register, call the Department of Aging and Human Services at 301475- 4200, ext. 1681. You may also contact Maryellen Kraese at Maryellen.kraese@ stmarysmd.com or via fax to 301-475-8485, Attn: Maryellen Kraese.

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LIBRARY ITEMS Meet a True Hero and his service dog!

Lexington Park branch will host Captain Luis Carlos Montalvan, New York Times bestselling author, and his service dog, Tuesday for two very special programs. On Sunday, September 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Luis and Tuesday will present their book ‘Tuesday Tucks Me In’ and then a demonstration for all ages. On Monday, September 14, Luis and Tuesday return for a discussion of ‘Until Tuesday’ for adults and teens 13 years and older at 6 p.m. Purchase a book at the event or at a retail store in advance as Luis will have a book signing following both events.

Storytimes return September 1!

All three branches will begin holding Storytimes starting the week of September 1. Check the library’s website, www.stmalib.org for times at each branch.

Minecraft Mania Leonardtown branch will hold a drop-in Minecraft Mania program – no registration! Sign-up in branch for half-hour time slots to play and building something amazing together on Friday, September 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Teen Tech Space Lexington Park branch will hold Teen Tech Space on Wednesday, September 2 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Teens and tweens ages 11 to 18 are welcome to drop-in for open computer lab use and play Minecraft, Wii, games and other crafts. Bring your friends!

Introduction to Excel for Business Leonardtown branch will hold a special business-focused Introduction to Excel class on Wednesday, September 2 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn the basics to create and use an Excel spreadsheet with applications for business. Basic computer skills are required. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up and registration is required.

Genealogy 101 Charlotte Hall branch will hold a Genealogy 101 class on Thursday, September 3 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Participants will learn the best methods of gathering, researching, organizing and evaluating information on your ancestors using websites, censuses and databases. Basic computer skills and an email account is required. Registration.

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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 $1,000 payouts with some having multiple winners. Down lines and 3 Balls! Instant winning Pull Tabs $500. Jackpot in 54 numbers or less $1,000 (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 p.m. and games start at 6:55 p.m. For more information, call Ed Henderson at 301-4751824 or visit kofcknights.org.

Thursday, Aug. 27 Quality Street “Ingredients Galore” 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: Fresh herb roasted red pepper vin-

aigrette with arugula; Chickpea couscous cakes with citrus basil sour cream and diced vegetables; Baby shrimp with mandarin orange avocado salsa over mixed greens and fried tortillas; Homemade cornbread with strawberry compote and Chantilly 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.

Frozen Yogurt at Sweet Frog Sweet Frog (23064 Three Notch Rd., Unit 105, California)- 4 to 9 p.m.

Please join the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary (LVRSA) at Sweet Frog. Just tell your server you’re there to support the LVRSA. We hope to see you there and thank you for all your support! For more information, visit www.lvrs.org.

Mother County Republicans Meeting Golden Corral (22606 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park) – 7 p.m.

This month’s guest speaker is Sarah Williams, Warrior Advocate with Operation Warrior Refuge.

Please join us at 6:15 p.m. for dinner. For more information email mothercountyreps@yahoo.com.

Friday, Aug. 28 Marsh Grass Planting – Volunteers Needed!

Historic St. Mary’s City (18751 Hogaboom Lane, St Marys City) – 9 a.m.

The living shoreline projects at Church Point and Historic St. Mary’s City are at the point where we need volunteers to help plant the marsh grasses. Both of these projects were funded through grants from DNR and Chesapeake Bay Trust. The stone and sand work was done by B&D Siteworks and they are having the plants delivered on Thursday in preparation of the volunteer planting day. Volunteers will start showing up at 9 a.m. and will arrive through the entire day.

We have approximately 600 linear feet of shoreline to plant and will not turn away any helpers. Those that plan on attending should wear appropriate clothes and shoes that you won’t mind getting wet. Drinking water will be provided, but you will need to bring anything else you may want with you. This would include sunscreen, hats, gloves, etc.

Parking at the church will be limited. Additional parking in the Historic St. Mary’s City parking lot.

Auditions for “Oliver!”

CSM La Plata Campus Fine Arts (FA) Building (8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata) from 6-8 p.m.

CSM is holding auditions for actors age 8 and older for its fall production “Oliver!” Performers should prepare a one-minute monologue, 16 bars of music and be ready to

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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. dance. For more information, contact Keith Hight at HHight@csmd. edu or 301-934-7827.

Saturday, Aug. 29 Day Party with a Purpose Holiday Inn Resort and Conference Center (155 Holiday Drive, Solomons) – 6 p.m.

The Tri-County MD Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is pleased to announce its “Day Party with a Purpose.”

This fundraiser will also help our area youth (Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s County schools) with much needed schools supplies that all attendees are asked to donate.

July 1 - August 28 - $30 Day of the Event - $35 Contact Roberta Berry: dstSDA1999@gmail.com or 202-744-1540 Brown Bag Lunch Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad (Routes 5 and 235, Ridge) - noon Boors open at noon, auctions begin at 2 p.m. Tickets $1 each, 6 for $5, 14 for $10, or an arm’s length for $20. Food, drinks, and baked goods for sale.

Sunday, Aug. 30 Sunday Stroll in Leonardtown Historic Leonardtown Square – 11 a.m.

Enjoy a stroll around Historic Leonardtown and an afternoon of treats at local businesses. From 11 AM – 4 PM Caught My Eye will host a multi-vendor, outdoor event selling eco-friendly and re-cycled products. Let the kids play a fun game outside Big Larry’s Eatery (22745 Washington Street) and win discount tickets for one of the 34 flavors of ice cream! Finish off your visit with Happy Hours at The Good Earth from 1 – 4 p.m.. Learn the easy way to make a smoothie, then take home the recipe and a free sample! For more information, contact Tas at tasnim.mcwilliams@ gmail.com.

Elks “BIG GAME” Poker St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge (45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park) – 3 p.m.

No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament $120 Buy in = 15,000 chips ($80 to prize pool, $20 Bounty and $20 to charity) earn a $20 dollar Bounty every time you knock someone out of the tournament Top 10 percent places paid.

Food and beverages are available for purchase.

Cash games will be available: Holdem : $1- $2 no limit (start when we have enough interested players) Omaha Hi/Lo : $.50 - $1 no limit (starts at noon).

Monday, Aug. 31 Choral Auditions Peace Lutheran Church (401 Smallwood Dr, Waldorf) – 6:30 p.m.

Chesapeake Choral Arts Society Announces Auditions for 20152016 Season Do you like to sing?

The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society, under the direction of Michael K. Santana, will be conducting auditions on Monday, August 31, and Monday September 14, beginning at 6:30 PM by appointment. Alternate dates may be arranged. Auditions will consist of vocal warmups, pitch matching and vocal exercises to determine the singer’s vocal range. No prepared piece is necessary!

High School age and older singers are welcome. The chorus is especially looking for tenors and baritones/basses, but all voices are appreciated.

The choir meets regularly from September – June, rehearsing Monday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 at Peace Lutheran, and produces three different concerts throughout the season. Next season’s concerts include “ A Rutter Christmas” in December, “A Pops PotLuck” in April, and a combination concert/ theater production with the College of Southern Maryland Theater Department in May. Please call Carol at 301-6420594 for audition appointments.

For more information please visit www.chesapeakechoral.com.

Auditions for SOMD Youth Choir Leonardtown Middle School, ( 24015 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) – 6:30-8:30 p.m.

CAPELLA is an advanced ensemble for ages 13-18. Treblemakers is a beginning to intermediate level choir for ages 8-12 Please see the website for further info: www. smyoc.org

Tuesday, Sept. 1 Marine Corps League Meeting VFW Post 2632 (23282 Three Notch Road, California) – 6:30 p.m.

The Patuxent River Detachment 1305 of the Marine Corps League will hold it’s monthly meeting at VFW Post 2632 in California, Md., at 1830 the first Tuesday of each month.

Membership in The Marine Corps League is open to former, and active duty Marines as well as certain Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsmen (USN). Applicants must (1)have served honorably in the United States Marine Corps for not less than 90 days; (2)USMC Reservists who have served or are serving in the USMC Reserves and have earned no less than 90 Reserve Retirement Credit Points; (3) Naval Medical Personnel who have trained with Marine FMF Units in excess of 90 days, and have earned

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“The Lost Bird Project”: A Southern MD Audubon Feathered Friend Film Charlotte Hall Library (37600 New Market Road, Charlotte Hall) – 7 p.m.

Extinct and nearly forgotten; the Labrador Duck, the Great Auk, the Heath Hen, the Carolina Parakeet, and the Passenger Pigeon have left holes in our collective memories. “The Lost Bird Project “ follows the road-trip of sculptor Todd McGrain and his brother-in-law, Andy Stern, as they search for the locations where extinct birds were last seen in the wild and negotiate for permission to install McGrain’s large bronze sculptures at these sites. This is a film about public art, extinction and memory. Witness an elegy to five extinct North American birds in a thoughtful, moving, and sometimes humorous look at the artist and his mission. Mingling and refreshments start at 7 p.m.

For more information contact

Cinema Café Calvert Library Prince Frederick, (850 Costley Way Prince Frederick) – 6-8:30 p.m.

This film is based on the book, unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand.

After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he’s caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-ofwar camp.

Thursday, Sept. 3 Operation Refuge PowWow Fleet Reserve Association Branch 93 located at 21707 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park – 6 p.m.

Attention all active duty military, veterans, reservists, first responders. Operation Warrior Refuge will be holding PowWows on the following dates: Sept 3, 17, Oct. 1, 15, and 29, Nov. 12, and Dec 10. Please check the website www.owr22.org or call 301-880-0531.

Wednesday, Sept. 2

SMAS President, Michael Patterson, 301-752-5763 Michael.Patterson@pgparks.com

the Marine FMF Device (clasp) worn on the Service Ribbon, and those who earn the Warfare Device authorized for FMF Corpsmen. If you do not meet these requirements we do offer both Associate and Auxiliary Memberships.

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Williams Scores Season Fourth, Career 90th Friday at Potomac Williams Sr. Becomes New Street Stock Winner

By Doug Watson Contributing Writer

David Williams drove to his fourth win of the season in last Friday nights 30-lap Limited Late Model headliner at Potomac Speedway.

The win for Williams, his career 38th in the class, was his 90th overall Potomac feature win in his illustrious career at the speedway.

Billy Tucker and Brandon Long brought the field to green with Long shooting into the race lead as the field completed the first circuit.

Long’s lead would only last another lap as Daryl Hills swept by to become the new pacesetter on lap-three with David Williams in tow. Williams snuck by Hills on the 13th lap to become the third, and final leader, however the race was far from over. Williams and Hills would battle furiously over the final 17-circuits but Williams would repel the challenges and take the win by two car lengths at the checkered flag. “This was a little redemption here tonight.” Williams stated in his post race interview. “The last time we raced here we let one get away due to driver error and I wasn’t going to let that happen again.” Fall like track conditions helped propel Williams to the win. “This track has the best surface in the region.” Said Williams. “I was able to go high or low tonight and find where our car was working best and I’m thrilled to get another win for this team.” Hills, the current class point leader, hung tough for second with Billy Tucker, Brandon Long and Jamie Sutphin rounding out the top-five. Heats went to Tyler Emory and Daryl Hills.

Former track champion Barry Williams Sr. became the fourth different winner with his first win of 2015 in the 16-lap Street Stock feature. Williams drew the pole for the feature and would eventually lead all 16-laps, but would have to fend off a pesky Mike Franklin the entire way to post his 21st career Potomac feature

win. Chuck Bowie took third with Ed Pope Jr. and Lloyd Deans completing the top-five.

In support class action Greg Morgan roared to his second win of the season in the 15-lap Hobby Stock feature, Jeremy Pilkerton scored his third win in the 15-lap U-Car main and John Hardesty was declared the winner of the 15-lap Strictly Stock contest as apparent winner Ed Pope Sr.failed a post race inspection.

Limited Late Model feature finish 1. David Williams 2. Daryl Hills 3. Billy Tucker 4. Brandon Long 5. Jamie Sutphin 6. Matt Tarbox 7. Megan Mann 8.

Tommy Wagner III 9. Harry Shipe 10.

Richard Culver 11. Tyler Emory 12. Barry Lear Sr. Street Stock feature finish 1. Barry Williams Sr. 2. Mike Franklin 3.

Chuck Bowie 4. Ed Pope Jr. 5. Lloyd Deans 6. Mike Raleigh 7. Billy Hill Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Greg Morgan 2. John Burch 3. Ryan Clement 4. Jonathan Raley 5. Dave Adams 6. Buddy Dunagan 7. Kyle Nelson 8. Sam Raley 9. Billy Crouse 10. Jordan Pilkerton U-Car feature finish 1. Jeremy Pilkerton 2. Jamie Marks 3.

Corey Swaim 4. Brian Coe Jr. 5. DJ Powell 6. DJ Stotler 7. Savannah Windsor 8.

Stephen Suite 9. Danielle Allford 10.

Mikey Latham Strictly Stock feature finish 1. John Hardesty 2. Nabil Guffey 3. JJ Silvious 4. Johnny Hardesty 5. Greg Mattingly 6. Jimmy Suite 7. Drew Payne 8.

Ed Pope Sr. (DQ)

Over $25,000 Up For Grabs At MDIR!

This Friday night, Aug. 28, 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 Outlaw Drag Radial class. It’s safe, fun, affordable, and legal. Gates will open at 6pm, 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.

On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29 and Aug. 30, it’s the sixth annual 10K-2K Poker Bash and will feature $10,000 to win in Top ET, $2,000 to win in Mod ET, and $500 to win in Junior Dragster each day on the 1/8 mile. Motorcycle will run on the 1/4 mile for $250 to win. This ex-

citing event will also feature a $1,000 to win poker Contest each day with a free poker hand dealt to every racer each day.

For full details on the Poker Contest go to RaceMDIR.com. MDIR track points will be in effect both days. Gates will open on Saturday at 9 a.m., time runs will start at 10 a.m., and eliminations start at 2:30 p.m. Gates will open on Sunday at 9 a.m., time runs will start at 10 a.m., and eliminations start at 11:30 a.m. Test & Tune cars may also participate for $30 each day and you get 4 runs. Admission is just $15, and kids 11 and under are free. Top E.T. entry fee is $161 per day, Mod E.T. entry fee is $61 per day, Motorcycle entry fee is $35 per day, and Junior Dragster entry fee is $46 per day.

For more information on these events call 301-884-RACE, visit us at www.

RaceMDIR.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ RaceMDIR. Press Release

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Spence Leads the Way for Winchester Fifth Stoner Rocks for First Crate Win

By Doug Watson Contributing Writer

Defending track champion and current Late Model point leader JT Spence crushed the field to score his 5th win of the season in last Saturday nights 35-lap “Ninninger’s Victory in the Valley” Late Model feature. The win for Spence, worth $3000, came in his trusty Greg Gunter owned Rocket no.91 and was the Winchester native’s 6th overall feature win of 2015.

Jason Covert and Spence drew the front row for the start, and after two attempts to get the race started, the third time was the charm with Spence darting into the race lead as the mob raced into turn one. Spence would go on to lead all 35-circuits but the action behind him was intense. Jason Covert, Kyle Hardy, Kenny Moreland and Mark Pettyjohn all waged hand to hand combat for second through fifth and would eventually finish in that order as Spence had built up an insurmountable lead and would take the win by nearly a straightaway at the finish. “We got our buts whipped by the Outlaw’s here last week, so we took this car home, and changed a bunch of stuff on it and it was the best car I’ve had here all season.” Spence reflected in the Winchester victory lane.

“The track got pretty narrow tonight and it was a matter of getting to the front first and we were able to get it done.” Spence was quick to praise his car owner Greg Gunter for the dominating win. “Greg gives us what we need to go fast.” Spence stated. “Greg always has a smile on his face no matter where we finish and he’s become more of a friend than car owner, it’s an honor to drive his cars.”

With his runner-up performance, Jason Covert was crowned the “Victory in the Valley” champion of the fourrace mini series sponsored by Glen Ninninger. “JT did a nice job tonight.”

Said Covert. “He got to the front first and thats what it’a all about these days.

I just want to thank Glen for sponsoring this series and all that he does for our sport.” Taking heat race wins over the 20-car field was Covert and Spence.

Transton Stoner drove the race of his career to score his first-ever Winchester feature win in the 20-lap RUSH Crate Late Model event. Stoner, who lined-up fourth for the start, wrestled the race lead from Scott Merryman on the seventh lap and would then have to survive a late race surge from threetime class winner Darin Henderson to score the break-through win abaord his BRC Lazer no.M14. “We’ve been

racing these cars since 2010 and this is our first win.” Said Stoner. “I saw the 22 of Henderson on the scoreboard and I knew we’d have our hands full holding him off, but we were able to do it and I just want to thank everyone who helped us finally get here.” Rob Nichols, Reese Masiello and 10th-starting Matt Tarbox completed the top-five.

Heats for the 19 entries went to Masiello and Nichols.

In support class action Mike Franklin rolled to his 15th win of the season in the 15-lap Pure Stock feature, Dylan Rutherford drove to his 7th win of 2015 in the 15-lap Enduro Stock main, Dustin Grimm took the Lawn Mower feature and Charlie Good scored his first-ever feature win in the nightcap 15-lap U-Car event.

Late Model feature finish 1. JT Spence 2. Jason Covert 3. Kyle Hardy 4. Kenny Moreland 5. Mark Pettyjohn 6. Dale Hollidge 7. Tom Decker Jr. 8. Allan Brannon 9. Brian Wright 10.

Les Hare 11. Chris Fletcher 12.

Tommy Armel 13. Tom Decker III 14. Walter Crouch 15. Jacob Burdette 16. Carl Grady 17. Mike Steck 18. Frankie Helmick 19. CS Fitzgerald 20. Jason Miller RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish 1. Transton Stoner 2. Darin Henderson 3. Rob Nichols 4. Reese Masiello 5.Matt Tarbox 6.Richard Hawkins 7. Jennae Piper 8. Tanner Kerr 9. Scott Sweeney 10. Timmy Booth 11. Dave Friedrich 12. Kris Eaton 13. Kevin Palmer 14. Steve Lowery 15. Travis Carroll 16. Scott Merryman 17. Joe Hall 18. Walter Nichols 19. Brian Lederhouse Pure Stock feature finish 1. Mike Franklin 2. Brian Luttrell 3. Chris Sumption 4. Jerry Jenkins Jr. 5. Tony Catlett 6. Mike Raleigh 7. Sam Crouch 8. Jeremy Tinsman 9. Chuck Bowie Enduro Stock feature finish 1. Dylan Rutherford 2. Allen Jones 3. Mark Vegh 4. William Crook 5. Ray Priest 6. Paul Jones 7. Dalton Dillman U-Car feature finish 1. Charlie Good 2. Jason Wilkins 3. Greg Carrico 4. Jeff Wilkins 5.Terry Leach 6. Randy Wilkins 7. Alan Dice 8. Ricky Runion 9. TJ Collins 10.Ricky Feltner

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Solomons Plein Air Festival

By Crista Dockray Contributing Writer

Solomons Island has long been a destination for people from all over. With its beautiful views and warm weather, it makes it a perfect spot for the 2015 Solomons Plein Air Festival, an open air painting extravaganza hosted and run by carmen’s gallery. This year it will take place Sept. 15 through 20, and the 25 hand-picked artists from around the country will be judged by the famed artist Hiu Lai Chong.

According to the Solomons Plein Air Festival website, Plein Air is a style of art that is simply painted outside instead of in a studio.

This comes from the French ‘en plein air’ which translates to ‘in the open air’. According to the Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens, Plein Air painting emerged from Impressionism and Monet is a well-known painter of this style.

Although Plein Air events and festivals have been hosted all around the world, carmen’s gallery started the Plein Air Festival around four years ago, but carmen’s gallery owner Carmen Lee Nance Gambrill has been hosting various versions of Plein Air events for around 25 years. Gambrill began the Plein Air events when she realized that visitors to Solomons Island skipped over the arts and she felt she needed to bring attention to the artistic talent in the area.

“I wanted to show them that art is important, we do art here,” said Gambrill.

The artists will paint Tuesday through Friday, and turn in their paintings on Friday at noon.

“Some paint three pictures, some paint 23 pictures,” said Gambrill.

Each painting done at the festival is stamped to indicate that it has created as a part of the event and no photographs are allowed by the artists.

Throughout the four days, the artists are required to paint in Solomons Island, but for one day, Sept. 16, they may paint anywhere in Calvert County. They will have a Quick Draw on Sept. 17, where the artists have two hours to paint the sunset at the Riverwalk.

The public is welcome to join and compete with the artists for a $25 fee. After the buzzer goes off, all artists stop painting, the pieces

are judged and awarded and then become available for sale.

On Saturday morning they will host Paint the Town for a Cause, where anyone of any level and age can come and paint what they see, including some antique cars that will be part of the view for the day.

When the event is finished, artists can sell their work, where 40% of the profit will go to charity. There will be cash awards this day and the pieces will be judged by Carolyn Egeli.

On Saturday night, the artists’ work will be displayed in carmen’s gallery for the Affaire of the Arts event. The backyard of the gallery will be transformed into a wonderland, as Gambrill described it and will be accessible with a $25 fee that can go towards the purchase of a painting. There will be a band, a bar, and awards will be given. carmen’s gallery is happy to announce that last year they raised around $10,000 to donate to selected charities and gave over $10,000 in prizes.

The paintings will be held in carmen’s gallery until Sunday at 4 p.m. when they will then be taken down and brought back with artists.

According to Gambrill, the festival is a community effort from both businesses and residents. They have been planning this year’s event since February with the help of around 40 different, fully committed sponsors, with Avian as their presenting sponsor and Smeco, Solomons Business Association and Robert Mondavi Winery as the three silver sponsors. carmen’s gallery says that nothing would be at all possible without the collectors and the public supporting art sales, so come on down and enjoy the music, food, live creativity and details from the artists themselves.

“What’s better than having a glass of wine with an artist, buying a painting and making your life more beautiful,” said Gambrill.

For more information about the Solomons Plein Air Festival and the schedule of events, visit www.solomonspleinair.com or their Facebook page. For more information about carmen’s gallery, call 410-326-2549 or visit www.carmensgallery.com. contributing@countytimes.net

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Thursday, August 27 Life-Sized Games Potomac Library (3225 Ruth B. Swann Dr., Indian Head) – 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Swamp Candy Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) –8 to 11 p.m.

Friday, August 28 Eric Landes Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point) – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Still Standing Featuring Robert Frahm Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) –8 to 11 p.m.

Saturday, August 29 Lore Oyster House Day Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomon’s Island Rd., Solomons) – 1 to 4 p.m.

Lighthouse Adventure Cruise: Southern Bay Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomon’s Island Rd., Solomons) – 7:30 a.m.

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

Sunday, August 30 Texas Hold’em Bounty Game (IHMD) Indian Head Moose Lodge (11 Town Street, Indian Head) – 1 p.m.

Monday, August 31 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, September 1 Burger & Pint Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd,

Dowell) –4 to 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday, September 2 Open Mic Night with Stephen Nelson Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 6 to 10 p.m.

Cinema Café Calvert Library Prince Fredrick (850 Costley Way, Prince Fredrick) – 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 3 Gutbuster Cheese Steaks VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd., California) – 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Jazzy Yarns PD Brown Memorial Library (50 Village St., Waldorf) – 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, September 4 Chicken Dinner American Legion Post 206, Rt. 260 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach) – 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Mike Starkey Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, September 5 15 Strings Morris Point Restaurant (38869 Morris Point Rd., Abell) – 5 to 8 p.m.

The Nighthawks Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 to 9 p.m.

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

Sunday, September 6 Children’s Carnival and Revival Living Hope Church (46694 Midway Drive, Lexington Park) – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net.

Please submit calendar listings by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

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

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

Join your local watershed association and make a difference for Our Bay!

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

Nitrogen. Phosphorus. Sediment.

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

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

Restoring the Chesapeake Bay The Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure that desperately needs our help. Experts agree that there is only one way to restore the Chesapeake Bay, and that’s “one river at a time.” But the problems don’t start in the rivers; they start on the land surrounding the rivers – their watersheds. You live in a watershed. We all do. The way we treat the land in our watersheds affects the health of our streams, our rivers, and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay.

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

maintain an environmentally-friendly lawn, and manage stormwater runoff, wells, and septic systems – all in ways that will reduce the flow of nutrients and sediment into the Bay.

What is a Watershed?

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!

A watershed is all the land area that drains to a given body of water.

Topography (the elevation and the contour of the land) determines where and how fast stormwater runoff will flow and eventually drain to a surface water body such as a stream, creek, or river. Every resident of St. Mary’s County lives in a watershed that drains to the Chesapeake Bay or one of its tributaries.

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15. Unnaturally pale 17. Acutely insightful and wise 18. “French Kiss” actress Ryan 21. “Alien” director 23. Long-tailed rodent 24. A way to ingest 27. Sound units 29. Relating to the nose 32. Cereal grass 34. Sticky or hot-cross 35. Productive land 36. Englut 39. Apply with short strokes 40. Indian corn genus 43. Stroke 44. Flowed in contrary directions 46. Comforts 47. Point that is one point S of due E 49. Shrub fence 51. Organ of balance 54. Proofreading symbol 59. CNN’s founder Turner 60. Smallest whole number 61. Airforce of Gr. Britain 62. A subdivision of a play 64. Exclamation of surprise

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities Beginner Quilting Classes at Loffler A class designed to teach basic quiltmaking techniques will be held at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on the first four Wednesdays in Sept. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Although this is a beginner’s class, it is also ideal for those who simply wish to hone their current skills. There is a $5 charge for your supply kit (payable on the first day of classes). You will also need to bring some basic sewing supplies (a list is available at the Loffler Senior Activity Center). Stop by the Loffler Reception desk or call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 to register or if you have any questions.

(Class size is limited).

Bowling League Kick-Off Meeting If you are planning to bowl in the 2015-16 season for the senior mixed league sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Dept. of Aging and Human Services, please come to the Kick-off Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 12:30 p.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center.

Costs will be determined and necessary adjustments made to team rules, roster, schedule, team list, team and sub contact info, etc. If you have any questions give Shellie a call at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655.

Breakfast Café at Northern Start your day having breakfast with a great group of people! On Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 9 a.m., the breakfast café will be serving bacon, scrambled eggs, potato cake, and toast at the Northern Senior

Activity Center. Breakfast is homemade

by Ginger, and served with complimentary beverages. Cost is only $2 per person at sign up and payment is due by 9 a.m. the day before. Please call 301-4754002, option 1/ext. 3101.

Health Connections Presents: “Monitoring Your Blood Glucose” MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Health Connections staff will be on site at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss blood glucose and insulin, blood glucose targets, symptoms of high and low blood sugar, A1C, what makes blood sugars go up and down, as well as using monitors and the results. Sign up for this presentation at the receptionist desk or by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

Jewelry with Sue During this class offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays, Sept. 8 – 29 at 1 p.m., students will learn and practice popular jewelry making techniques. Participants will make a bracelet, earrings, necklace, and learn the popular technique of chain mail. The cost for this series is $20; payable to Sue Peters. All materials will be provided. To learn more or to sign up, call 301-4754200, ext. 1050.

Football Fun In celebration of the Redskins first home game of the season, the Northern Senior Activity Center will have some “Football Fun” on Friday Sept. 11 at

11:30 a.m. Dress up in your favorite football team’s jersey or colors. Participants will have a chance to win door prizes and enjoy complimentary beverages of iced tea, coffee and soda will be on hand. Reserve a cheeseburger lunch and some tailgate favorites before noon on Wednesday, Sept. 9 by stopping by the front desk or by calling 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3101. The cost for lunch is by donation for seniors 60 and older; $6 for others.

Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop set to begin Do you have a chronic health condition? Are you ready to take charge and develop skills to better manage your health? Sign up now for the Living Well workshop scheduled to begin at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Monday, Sept. 14, from 12:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. The workshop continues each Monday for 6 weeks. You’ll learn skills and techniques to better manage chronic health conditions and feel better. The workshop is free; a commitment to regular attendance is needed for good results.

Call the center at 301-475-4002, opt.1/ ext. 3101 to sign up.

AARP Smart Driver Course As drivers, if we don’t keep up with the rules of the road we put others and ourselves at risk. As a result of evidencebased research findings, this course focuses on areas where older drivers could benefit from additional training, including: roundabouts, pavement markings,

stop-sign compliance, red-light running, and safety issues such as speeding, seatbelt and turn-signal use. The class is offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers, payable to AARP. Members must show their membership card to get the member rate. Advance sign up is required. Lunch is available at the Center; cost of lunch is a donation for ages 60 and above and $6 for those under the age of 60. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 to register for the class and for the lunch menu and to make lunch reservations.

5th Annual Barn Party at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds Kick off the autumn season with a good old fashion barn party planned by the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Enjoy country music and food in a country setting at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds on Friday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tap your feet while listening to live country music by the Billy Hill Band, twirl your partner around the dance floor, and enjoy a catered barbeque meal provided by Smokey Joe’s Restaurant and Pit BBQ. There will be a 50/50 raffle and door prizes! Ticket price is $8. Tickets are available for purchase at all senior activity center locations beginning Sept. 1, while supplies last.

Tickets must be purchased in advance; there will be no ticket sales at the door.

For more information, call 301-4754200, ext. 1050.

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

Hatch Dent

By Linda Reno Contributing Writer A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about some of the families who left St. Mary’s County about 1794 and moved to Rowan County, NC. The leader of this group was Hatch Dent, Jr. whom I briefly mentioned, but Hatch Dent is much too important in our history to be just a footnote in another story.

Hatch Dent, Jr. (May 20, 1751-December 30, 1799) was the son of Hatch Dent, Sr. (1707-1781) and his wife, Ann. He was commissioned as an Ensign under General William Smallwood’s Regiment on January 14, 1776 and then as a Lieutenant in March 1776. He was one of the Maryland 400, that group of young men who sacrificed themselves to save the American army at the Battle of Long Island on August 27, 1776. At that battle, he was taken prisoner by the British and held on one of the notorious prison ships in New York

harbor for the next 20 months.

While we would like to believe that those on both sides of any conflict would conduct themselves with honor that is certainly not the case. The British were incensed with the rebels and would stop at nothing to put an end to the rebellion. Although never put in writing, it was obvious that the British had a policy of killing as many of the rebels as possible by whatever means necessary.

Approximately 4,300 Americans were killed in actual combat during the war while over 13,000 died while being held in British hands. Those captured were given the choice of renouncing their allegiance to America and serving in the British forces.

Only a handful did so.

The prisoners were fed only minimal amounts and the food was often not fit for human consumption. Many froze to death in the winter from a lack of heat or blankets. Water was dispersed sporadically and often carried diseases. Without the necessities to sustain their bodies the

men became weaker stole two-thirds of as time went on and the money allotted many died from confor food for his own tagious diseases such use. Cunningham as dysentery, smallwould order hangpox, and typhoid ings for his own fever. amusement.

General WashingNeither Loring nor ton wrote innumerable Cunningham would letters to the British ever face judgement High Command defor their various and manding better treatsundry acts of murder ment for his men, but and barbarism. Wilwas ignored. It was liam Cunningham, certainly no mistake however, was found that Commissioner The Maryland 400 fight for the Old Stone House guilty and hung for Joshua Loring, who forgery in 1791. Persold his wife to General Howe in exchange haps in an effort to save his own soul, he made for his appointment and William Cunning- a written confession just prior to his hanging. ham, known to have a deep and abiding Finally, on April 20, 1778 Hatch Dent hatred of Americans were placed in the was exchanged. He resigned November charge of American prisoners. They acted 13, 1778. with no conscience and no mercy. While the men laid dying from starvation, Loring To be continued.

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Wanderings of an Aimless Mind Coming Soon: The Oppermann Opossum Farm

There’s No Place Like Home

By Laura Joyce Contributing Writer In a few weeks I’m going to be going on a trip to Europe. Originally the trip was one my father and step-mom, Luann, planned: they were going to stay at an inn they’d been to before, in Provence, and as usual, their itinerary was planned around meals.

My father, as I’ve mentioned before, is a devoted ‘foodie’, and although Luann enjoyed the meals, I always thought she was more a devoted wife than she was a committed foodie: she truly was happy to be wherever my father was (and the feeling was mutual: even 16 months after Lu’s death, Dad still seems a bit at loose ends, as if he’s waiting for her to appear so that his life can get back to normal).

I’m also happy to go with the flow on this epicurean tour of France, but my tastes aren’t as adventurous as my father’s, I admit. He will gravitate toward sweetbreads (the brain kind, not the Cinnabon kind) and tuna or steak tartare (the rare kind, not smothered in seafood sauce).

Meanwhile I’ll be content with any cooked meat or fish that comes with a sauce that depends on wine or cream (better yet, both) and comes with a surgeon general’s warning that it exceeds my annual allotment of cholesterol.

This is France we’re visiting, after all; it seems to me I’m obliged to gain at least 5 to 10 lbs.

I’m envisioning our trip as a pond: the restaurants are the lily pads we’ll step on to make our way across Provence. When I asked Dad what he plans on doing when we’re not hopping from lunch to dinner, he mentioned his beloved afternoon naps. When pressed, he mentions that we’ll also explore places like Aix and

Arles, little villages where almost nothing has changed in hundreds of years. I’m told that you can imagine Van Gogh and his cronies sitting at the next table over in a café in the corner, their canvasses and paint box at their feet. I’m already planning to use Dad’s nap-time to sit at a cafe writing, while Van Gogh’s ghost wanders nearby, looking for his ear.

A change of scenery will do us both good, I imagine. My best travels have always left me loving my destination... and being glad to get back home. Part of the joy in returning home is seeing loved ones, of course, and part of it is getting back to everything else that’s familiar and comfortable. With so much loss and difficult change for Dad and now for me, with Mom’s passing, a month ago, perhaps our travels will help both of us to experience some good change and then return with more acceptance of our ‘new normal’.

Even if that doesn’t work right away, at least Dad will return well-fed and well-rested, and I’ll return with a column or two that I’ve written while he snoozes each afternoon. He’s often told me that his naps are the fruits of the years of labor leading to retirement, the reward for his hard work. No doubt my writing will be helped along by the fruits of someone else’s hard work in one of the vineyards that dot the countryside of Provence. While I’m there, I’ll lift a glass to Southern Maryland, and I already know my toast: even when it changes, even when it’s the place where loss is now mingled with the happy times and good memories, there’s no place like home.

I love hearing from you; feel free to email me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net

“Possums are our friends.”

Blank look from wife (me) at husband’s comment, said while he was walking down the hallway towards me. “WHAT are you talking about?” I asked, while trying hard not to do the roll my eyes thing and emit a low crazy whistle like my husband does when I say something off the wall. I can’t whistle, and sputtering really loses the effect.

He went on, “We need Possums. Well, everyone thinks that Possums are really dirty, creepy rodent type creatures, and that they are lazy, but really they are spending all their time grooming themselves and eating the ticks that are on them. Their leisure time is their cleaning time. Possums are tick magnets which could help keep people from getting bit by ticks. You know I always stop when I see something on Facebook related to Lyme Disease, and it’s a good thing that possums are eating up ticks.” (author note – I created a Facebook Monster when I showed my husband how to access it on his phone) My head was spinning at this point. It was late, and a Hallmark mystery movie was on.

But at least now I was getting on the same page. Normally it is the other way around. “Are you saying we need to keep Possums in our yard, or as pets? I don’t know how Tidbit will like that.

I don’t know how I would like it.

Now, if they could eat mosquitos as well as ticks then I would say let’s fence the whole yard in and start a Possum farm. They could swim in the pool, groom in the sun, and eat til their little playin’ Possum heart’s content.”

Of course, curiosity started to get the better of me and I had to do some internet research.

That’s when I found out that the whole first section of my column was wrong, but I decided to leave everything alone, since

my husband and I referred to the little creatures as “Possums” in our conversation.. Opossum is the correct word for them in the Western hemisphere. Another common misconception is that Opossums are rodents – they are marsupials. Opossums rarely carry rabies because their body temperature is very love. The virus cannot incubate. I copied a few interesting facts below from the internet. You probably don’t care, but I love research.

From Grammarist “Opossum vs. possum: The term possum covers about 70 species of marsupials native to Australia and surrounding islands. Opossum covers over 100 species of marsupials living in the Western Hemisphere. Opossums are often referred to colloquially as possums (or ‘possums), but in scientific contexts, possum and opossum refer to different groups of animals.”

From the Opossum Society of the United States: “Opossums are beneficial: eating the harmful, unwanted pests around your home such as snails, slugs, spiders, cockroaches, rats, mice and snakes. Think of the opossum as your free gardener. The opossum is known as “Nature’s Little Sanitation Engineer” for a good reason!”

Did you know there was an Opossum Society of the United States? No, neither did I. But I am starting to think that maybe an Opossum farm isn’t a bad idea. We just need a gimmick – maybe teach them some tricks.

So, come visit the Oppermann Opossum Farm soon where our ‘Possums will Pose for Photos with your Pfamily.”

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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

Be prepared Home when seconds count: Renovate for fire safety A National Fire Prevention Association study reported that, on average, seven Americans die in a residential home fire each week. Though you never know when fire might strike, there are important measures you can take to increase your chances when seconds count.

While it’s nearly impossible to make a house completely fireproof, you can build or remodel it using fire-inhibiting materials. The better ones will help to withstand fire hazards, and they may also give you those extra precious minutes or seconds to escape in the event of a fire.

When considering a home renovation, be sure to do your research for fire-rated and noncombustible products. The Roxul brand, for example, produces stone wool insulation. This insulation resists temperatures up to approximately 2,150 F, and when directly exposed to fire, this chemically-inert material will not produce harmful gases or promote the spread of flames. Industry experts explain that stone

wool insulation is designed to delay the spread of fire from room to room, providing valuable evacuation time that is critical to saving people, pets, property and reducing environmental damages.

Helpful fire safety tips are available online at nfpa.org. You can also brush up on your fire safety knowledge by visiting the Roxul website for a chance to win $2,500 towards extra precious moments with your loved ones.

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