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State Approves Plans for Third Building at Higher Ed Center

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The state’s Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the University System of Maryland’s plans to construct a new, third building at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center that could create a focal point for unmanned aerial and autonomous systems research and development.

The ruling by DBM means the $79 million project can move forward, but the funding for the design portion of the project is still in question.

Still, proponents of the project are elated that it is becoming more of a reality after a contentious legislative session where the allocation of the design funding was in doubt.

Joe Anderson, head of the Board of Governors at the higher education center, said the news released last week and lauded by members of the county’s state legislative delegation, was welcome.

“I think we can breath a sigh of relief for now and celebrate for a moment,” Anderson said. “We were hoping to get the state’s approval in August but early September isn’t bad.”

There is currently $4.2 million in the state’s budget to begin the design work

on the new building but the effort still needs an additional $3 million to complete the design process, Anderson said.

Moreover the construction money for the project, while in the state’s capital improvement budget, is not programmed in until fiscal years 2019 and 2020, Anderson said.

“We need to get back into the fray… and try to get that money programmed back in fiscal 2018,” he said.

The projects proponents have become concerned that delays in the construction and staffing of the building could result in missed opportunities to develop unmanned systems that have traditionally found use in the military and adjust them to the civilian market.

Anderson said he anticipates the hiring of an architect for the project, but that will likely not happen until next spring at the earliest.

“The university system is putting wheels in motion to do just that,” said Anderson.

The project was deemed to be of such local importance that the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County voted earlier this year to fund the design of the building with $1 million of tax payer money. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Death Investigation Underway in Breton Bay

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Police are investigating the cause of death of an as yet unidentified person at the golf course near Breton Bay in Compton, The County Times has learned.

The deceased was found Wednesday

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“It doesn’t appear to be suspicious, but the investigation is continuing,” said agency spokeswoman Jennifer Stone as of press time. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Commissioners Approve Funding to Combat Opioid Use

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A majority of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County approved using $100,000 from the local budget to fund several subprograms designed to combat or stop drug abuse such as opioids and heroin.

The programs included one for the education of young people and their parents about the widespread illicit use of the narcotics, offering greater support to parents and young people to get drug treatment or prevention services as well as a targeted inmate outpatient program for females incarcerated at the local detention center.

That program, funded to the tune of $33,000 for fiscal 2016, would offer drug use assessment for female inmates, access to treatment and guidance for their continued recovery from addiction once they were released from confinement.

Capt. Michael Merican, head of the sher-

iff’s office Division of Corrections, said there was a significant number of inmates who told authorities they had opioid addiction problems.

He told commissioners that of the 37 female inmates held at the detention center as of Aug. 17, 76 percent of them reported opioid abuse.

Also, 30 percent of males incarcerated at the jail reported problems with opioid addiction, Merican said.

“It’s still an epidemic in society,” he said.

Commissioner John O’Connor said he supported the ideas brought forth as positive ways to combat the drug epidemic, but ultimately voted against them because he said he was concerned about the allocation becoming a recurring cost without a funding source in the budget instead of a one-time expenditure.

“This $100,000 wasn’t meant to become a recurring cost, which I could see it becoming,” O’Connor said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Morgan Proposes Sports Complex For Central County

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

The county should take the 200-plus acre plot of land on St. Andrews Church Road it received from a developer and turn it into a sports field complex that could also host a future school site, said Commissioner Todd Morgan, Tuesday.

Morgan said his proposal involved engaging in a public/private partnership with corporate sponsors to build synthetic turf fields on the site in an effort to bring in tournaments for sports such as soccer, lacrosse and others.

The aim was to get a subsequent boost in tourism and the hospitality industries, allowing visitors from out of town to take full advantage of the many restaurants in the development district as well as the new cineplex at St. Mary’s Exchange.

“Let’s make this a public/private partnership,” Morgan said in a later interview.

“There’s a huge demand for turf fields everywhere.”

The sports complex would have the most desireable affect the county could want to boost tourism, it would bring a steady stream of visitors.

“That’s the goal of tourism, to bring people down here,” Morgan said. “You’re bringing a whole new clintele to the area for recreational sports and tourism.”

The idea drew some support from his colleagues on the commissioner board, but with some deviation from the original idea.

“I like the idea of a sports complex, but I’d like to see it in Leonardtown,” said Commissioner Mike Hewitt. “We have infrastructure there, we have water and sewer there. We need to help them out.”

Commissioner John O’Connor said the idea also had merit but he wanted to see an equestrian center included.

Commissioner Tom Jarboe also praised the idea, noting that the county could not afford to go it alone on projects like this that could be of particular benefit.

“Public/private partnerships are the way to go,” Jarboe said.

Morgan said he had sought advice from a sports complex developer, Matt Hogan of Hogan’s Lacrosse, on what kind of revenue such sites could generate, and he believed the county could stand to reap significant rewards.

According to estimates Morgan provided to The County Times, sports developers can expect to generate nearly $5 million a year in economic activity from operating and venues such as Anne Arundel and Queen Anne counties.

Morgan said St. Mary’s County offers a particular incentive for developers to come here — a low local amusement tax.

“Our amusement tax is 2 percent,” Morgan said. “It’s my belief that when you have an amusement tax as low as ours it becomes a draw.”

By getting corporate sponsors to build individual fields and claim ownership, they could then receive usage fees from customers and pay a tax far less then more urbanized counties.

This provides a revenue stream for the county from amusement taxes it would not have if it built the fields on its own with tax payer funds, Morgan said.

“Those fields now become rentable properties,” he said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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SMYAC Hosts Independence Bowl 2015

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and the most special moments individual pictures with players from both teams. The Raiders would like to thank everyone who traveled from Mexico to play in the Independence Bowl, everyone who worked hard to make this happen, all the players, coaches, family, friends and fans.

Negro battled back right before halftime on a hard fought drive to score but came up short on the extra point. The score at half time was 6-6. The third quarter both teams battled back and forth on drives each coming up short several times with turn-overs on downs. In the fourth quarter the Raiders scored right around the two minute mark with a quarterback sneak by Beggs up the middle, bringing the score to 12-6 Raiders. Raiders kicked off to Perros Negro who started their last drive down the field. With just around 30 seconds left and 3rd and goal the Perros Negro team passed the ball, but ultimately came up short. Overall it was an exciting night for everyone involved. The Raiders showed Perros Negro what “American Youth Football” is all about with having over 50 of the best cheerleaders on the sideline, the Spring Ridge Rhythm Club performing at half time, County officials, friends and family, and St. Mary’s County Sheriffs Officers there. After the game both teams, coaches, parents, and fans came to the center of the field for the players to exchange gifts. The players from Perros Negro gave each player on the Raiders a shirt or backpack as well as a medal. The Raiders gave players from Perros Negro medals, dog tags, and customized key chains made by Jen Brooks that had the Raiders and Perros Negro colors and the Independence Bowl in the middle. The evening ended with pictures of the coaches, coaches and teams,

On Friday, Sept. 11, the final stages of the Independence Bowl 2015 took place with Perros Negro Football League from Mexico arriving in DC. Football players from Perros Negro fundraised money with their parents to fly from Mexico City, Mexico to Washington, D.C. to participate in the Independence Bowl 2015 with the Southern Maryland Youth Athletic Conference. SMYAC encompasses youth football and cheer teams from St. Marys, Calvert, and Charles Counties.The coaches from both Perros Negro and SMYAC all met early Saturday, September 12, 2015 to establish the rules and regulations for the tournament. Games were held at Hallowing Point Regional Park in Prince Frederick, MD. With everyone on the same page the games began on Saturday afternoon in a rainy, muddy mess. Saturday afternoon games consisted of the following: 11U American Waldorf Wildcats (13) vs 11U Perros Negro (0); 14U American Beach Buccaneers vs 14U Perros Negro; 12U American St. Leonard Lions (13) vs Perros Negro (0). Sunday was a day of rest for both organizations and the competition continued on Monday evening. First game of the night was 12U American Prince Frederick Eagles vs 12U Perros Negro, followed by 14U American LaPlata Blue Knights (12) vs 14U Perros Negros (0). The most exciting and nail-biting game of the tournament was the last game of the evening when the 10U D1 Pax River Raiders took on the 10U Perros Negro. The Raiders scored early in the third quarter with a missed field goal attempt bringing the score to 6-0, with an outside pitch to Shaquan Mackall. Perros

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Commissioners Proclaim Week to Honor U.S. Constitution

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The U.S. Constitution is acknowledged as the guardian of freedom and liberty as well as an embodiment of the principles of government in a Republic dedicated to rule by law. With that as a backdrop the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County paid honor to the Constitution with a proclamation prior to their weekly business meeting.

September 17, 2015 marks the two hundred twenty-eighth anniversary of the framing of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention. Daughters of the American Revolution, Major William Thomas Chapter joined commissioners to mark the anniversary and remember

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Thursday, September 17, 2015

Ace Hardware Coloring Contest Winner

By Crista Dockray Staff Writer

Samantha Bowes, age 4, was the first lucky winner of the Ace Hardware coloring contest in conjunction with the County Times.

She beautifully colored the picture of a school bus for the 3 to 5 year old age group, and her talent was chosen and recognized

by Nell Elder, the executive director of St. Mary’s County Arts Council. Her brother, Alexander Bowes, age 5, was the runner up.

The siblings colored their picture one afternoon with their grandmother, a retired teacher who found the contest in the newspaper and decided it would be a great activity to keep their little minds busy. Once they were finished coloring, Samantha and Alexander made their way to Ace Hardware and turned in their pictures with high hopes.

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news with shock and smiling faces. As the winner, Samantha was awarded a Disney princess scooter and Alexander received a coloring book with markers included.

Parents, Dr. Karen Bauer and David Bowes, were very proud.

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MedStar’s MaryLou Watson Named President of State Nursing Board

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MaryLou Watson, Vice President of Nursing at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland, was recently appointed President of the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON). The MBON regulates the practice of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, nursing assistants, medication technicians, and electrologists. According to the National Nursing Database, Maryland has 73,086 RNs and 13,538 LPNs. “I am excited for this opportunity which allows me to work with nurses across the state and understand issues in nursing from a statewide perspective,” said Watson.

Watson has served as Vice President of Nursing at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital since November 2006. She is responsible for directing nursing services throughout the hospital and establishing quality standards for nursing care, treatment and practice.

While at MedStar St. Mary’s, Watson has developed a Clinical Practice Council (CPC), which provides nurses with the mechanism to review practice issues, review best practices in nursing care, set best practice standards for nursing at the hospital, and allows nurses to develop autonomy and self-direction. She is an avid supporter of shared governance with the nurses. She also helped created the Patient and Family Advisory Council for Quality and Safety (PFACQS), a committee of hospital employees and community members who work with hospital leadership to incorporate the perspectives of patients, families and community into the care experience.

“The nurses on staff at MedStar St Mary’s Hospital are among the most dedicated members of the nursing profession, and I am hon-

ored to work with them as they give their best for the patients of Southern Maryland,” said Watson.

Watson, who has served on the MBON for seven years, will remain in the position until July 2016. In this Governor-appointed position, members may only serve on MBON for eight years.

Watson joined MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital from Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, Maryland, where she served as the vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer. Prior to her work at Southern Maryland Hospital Center, she served as vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at Montgomery General Hospital in Olney, Maryland, now known as MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, a MedStar Health hospital.

Watson received her nursing degree from the University of Maryland School of Nursing and her master’s degree in administrative sciences from The Johns Hopkins University.

She brings more than 30 years of experience in nursing to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.

Watson’s past and/or present community involvement includes participation as an examiner for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Program; a board member of the Maryland State Board of Nursing; participation in the national and Maryland Organizations of Nurse Executives; Maryland Hospital Association’s legislative subcommittee; the American College of Healthcare Executives; and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s representative on the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce.

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Father Pleads Guilty in Child Sex Abuse Case

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

A Lexington Park man pleaded guilty this week to sexually molesting his 5-year-old daughter and faces a minimum of 15 years in prison for his crime, according to local prosecutors, but could face life behind bars.

Alan Huff, 39, an engineer who worked for the military, was accused back in March of sodomizing his child after the girl told her mother what her father had done, prosecutors said.

That same day when police were informed, they got a search warrant for Huff’s home and found a cell phone that he had used to video record the sex act with his daughter; prosecutors credit that quick retrieval of the phone with getting a conviction in the case.

“The police did a really good job in moving quickly on this one,” said Assistant State’s Attorney Buffy Giddens.

She said that Huff was arrested just hours after he had sexually violated his

daughter.

State’s Attorney Richard Fritz said that there was other evidence, including the girls initial statement to her mother about her father’s act, but that might not have been enough to secure Huff’s fate.

“Without that cell phone we wouldn’t have been able to [bolster] that,” Fritz said.

According to a statement of probable cause written by St. Mary’s detectives back in March, the victim told police that her father had engaged in sex acts with her on several occassions before committing the one that resulted in his being charged.

One of the victim’s older sisters also told police that she, too, had suffered as her younger sibling had for at least a year.

The date of Huff’s sentencing hearing has yet to be determined. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Police Still Searching for Shooting Suspect

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Nearly a week after a shooting in Lexington Park that left an the victim wounded multiple times police are still looking for the assailant.

Law officers say they have identified Tyreke Delonte Butler, 24, as the suspect in the shooting in the case.

Butler, who has an extensive criminal history, was issued a criminal summons just days before the shooting for being a felon in possession of ammunition.

Sources close to the investigation say that the victim has been identified as Robert Blake, and has recovered enough from his wounds to be interviewed by detectives.

Butler was, until recently, serving a lengthy sentence for an attempted armed robbery that he was first convicted of in 2011; the judge sentenced Butler to 20 years in prison but suspended all but 12 years of the term.

The state’s Court of Special Appeals reviewed Butler’s case in 2013 and affirmed his convictions, in which it was alleged that Butler aided in the robbery of a man of his winnings at a poker game as part of a setup.

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ecution’s key witness, Michael Dyson, told the court that Butler attacked the victim, Terrell Swales, by striking him in the arm with a pipe-like object as he was leaving with the witness.

An accomplice of Butler’s, identified in court documents only as Mr. Parks, shot the victim in the leg during the robbery attempt.

Swales said he had kept his winnings in his jacket, but had somehow lost it and never found his money again; he testified he did not know the identities of his attackers.

In Butler’s appeal for a reconsideration hearing, he claimed that his defense counsel was ineffective because his lawyer failed to press for a critical jury instruction, regarding whether Dyson was actually an accomplice in the robbery. Court records show that Butler’s conviction was overturned on appeal earlier this year.

The shooting incident last Friday sparked the manhunt for Butler who is said to have committed the act near Far Cry Road near Spring Ridge Middle School. The incident led to nearby schools to be placed on alert and retaining children inside. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Defendant In Stabbing Case Set For Trial

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A man accused of stabbing two men in a street melee back in February, is set for trial next week on two counts of first-degree assault and two counts of second-degree assault; Joseph Desalle Thomas, 53, faces up to 15 years in jail for each count of first-degree assault, according to prosecutors noting Thomas’ sentencing guidelines, but the law states he could receive up to 25 years in prison for the greater assault offenses.

According to court papers, the incident left two men badly injured, with one being treated locally after the alleged knife attack and the other being taken by police helicopter to a trauma center in Prince George’s County.

The incident occurred Feb. 3 on Baja Lane in Great Mills, police reports stated, with James Barnes and Joseph Barnes receiving multiple

stab wounds and lacerations to their chests and arms.

James Barnes was found to be suffering from a collapsed lung along with his many other injuries and was transported to the trauma center.

Police recovered numerous items from the crime scene including a bloody knife, clothing and a bookbag that contained the identity card of Thomas that made him the prime suspect, according to court papers.

Prosecutors said that Thomas also used a pole as one of his weapons in the dual assault.

Assistant State’s Attorney Joseph Stanalonis, who is handling the case, said Thomas has an extensive history with law enforcement, including 20 separate criminal convictions in court.

Thomas’ trial is set to take place over two days. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Atlantic Ocean Breezes It was one of those hot summer days that remains vivid in your mind because of the manner in which you had to endure it. My trial my fire was a long drive from my home in Southern Maryland to the distant resort of Ocean City. To make matters just a little less desirable was the fact that I hadn’t decided to go to the beach until Saturday morning and every indication was that everyone from Pittsburgh to Punxsutawney had decided to go also. It didn’t take me long to discover that Ocean City is a favorite spot for Pennsylvania vacationers and the highway is loaded with cars bearing PA plates. By the time I arrived in Annapolis, Route 50 was a tenmile backup all the way from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Of course, I joined the two-lane parking lot that was supposed to be a highway and suffered under the midday sun like many others whose cars did not have air conditioning. At one point I even opened the driver’s side door as I crept along at snail’s pace just to let a little air circulate around my sweltering body. The drive from Annapolis to the bridge took 55 minutes, and believe me, it was a very long 55 minutes. The crossing of the bay only took a few minutes as soon as the traffic opened up and in a short while the oppressive heat was almost a distant memory. Believe me, it was still hot but nothing like the inferno that I was compelled to endure on the western side of the bridge. Now I was headed east and my only thoughts were of the ocean and its cool water. The next two hours of travel were punctuated by changing traffic patterns, boring views of chicken farms that stretched to the horizon, and the occasional small town that I passed through on the way.

As the highway finally gave way to familiar Eastern Shore sights, I knew the beach wasn’t far away. The anticipation of standing in the Atlantic Ocean up to my neck was controlling my mind for the present and I was a man on a mission. The familiar Ocean City skyline soon came into view and the tall hotels looked like old friends that I hadn’t seen for a couple of weeks. Strange how the human mind can recognize and associate something as inanimate as buildings as old friends, but to me, their familiar faces are the heart and soul of Ocean City.

Within minutes I was cruising the Coastal Highway and my heart was chuckling with delight. The warm sand was only a short walk away and my feet knew it. By now the sun had dipped a little lower in the summer sky and the real oppressive heat had begun to abate; and as you might expect, I was ready for it.

I parked my van and the only item I carried with me was the folding beach chair that always accompanies me when my mind is set on relaxing with my feet

in the sand. What a glorious day it was, just a few billowy clouds dotting the brightest blue sky that I had seen in weeks. Dressed only in a baseball cap, a T-shirt and shorts, I walked quickly to a place on the beach that was relatively void of tourists and planted my chair. It had been a long, exhausting day and my body just wanted to relax a minute before taking a cool dip in the ocean. I seated myself in a comfortable position and closed my eyes for only a moment to savor the peace and tranquility of my surroundings, and then it came. It was almost unrecognizable at first, but then it slowly increased to the most captivating ocean breeze that could only be described as a heavenly movement of air. It enveloped me with its voluminous arms as it swept across my body like winds across the desert sands and it was wonderful. I didn’t move a muscle for several minutes as the heavenly mass of cool air bathed me in all its glory and I found myself giggling in silence at its pleasant sensation on my skin. The sensation was so enticing that a smile broke my lips and I laughed out loud in a moment of true enchantment. The people sitting nearby must have thought that I had gone insane and in a way I did, I was crazy with delight. I was so completely elated at that moment that I had to laugh out loud with joy and it was all because of the fabulous ocean breeze. I pondered the simplicity of this recurring act of nature and how it could bring so much pleasure to the human mind and body. And then I wondered how many people had never felt this wonderful sensation and if they had, did they recognize it as a gift from heaven.

They say that everyone must experience life for themselves and no matter how vividly you try to describe it, they will still not know what the physical sensation of an ocean breeze feels like. But if I were to try, I would just ask them, “Have you ever felt a breeze so satisfying that it brings a smile to your face”? If their answer is yes, they already know what it feels like and no further explanation is necessary. But if they respond negatively to the question, it’s a foregone conclusion that they never will know because their souls do not respond to the simple pleasures of nature. Certainly they have felt many breezes in their lifetime but they just didn’t recognize them as anything more than moving air. If I had one wish for all of humanity, it would be that everyone would have a time in their life when a cool ocean breeze brought a smile to their lips.

Samuel R. (Sal) Pistachio Mechanicsville, Md.

The Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary would like to thank the community for their overwhelming support of our Brown Bag Auction on Aug. 29.

It truly was an amazing day seeing so many people coming out to support our local volunteers! We would like to thank Knights of Columbus Council #2065 for the use of their building to hold our event. We would also especially like to thank the following local vendors/ businesses for their generous donations that helped make our event possible: St. Mary’s County Wine & Design, Avalon Building Supply, Ridgell’s Baymart & Deli, Bean’s Excavating & Hauling, Mary Lou Troutman, WJ Dent & Sons, Elite Beatz Entertainment, Rick’s Jewelers, Fish the Bay Charters, Bailey’s Party Rentals, Lexington Exchange 12, Avenue54 at the Wildwood Villages Restaurant & Catering, Wild Birds Unlimited, Port Tobacco Players, American Legion Post #255, Esperanza Lanes, The Apple Mill, St. Mary’s College Bookstore, Calvert Marine Museum, Historic St. Mary’s City, Sam Grow Band, Ridgell’s Whitetail Butcher Shop, Giant, Halo Hair Care Studio, Sivak Produce, St. Inigoes General Store, Meadows Farms, Dyson Building Center, Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, Maryland International Raceway, Golden Corral, Frannie’s Grannies, Chronic Ink Tattoo, Davena Drury Photography, Sara Cooper (Perfectly Posh), Mary Sullivan (Jamberry), Crystal Jackson (Tupperware), Cari Norris (Dragonfly Boutique), Denise Chapman (Goddess Dress Parties), Heather Boszko, Rachael Kerr Photography, Awesome Etchings Etc., Endless Tanning Club, Quade’s Store & Grill, Blair’s Jewelry & Gifts, Susan Trossbach, Peggy Smolarsky, Tessie Dement (Avon), Maryland Seafood Co. Inc., Calvert Kettle Corn, Maximum Health & Fitness, Chicken Scratch, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Heather Jackson (Perfectly Posh), Gabby Sivak, Mary Ann Bean, Dawn Hale Campbell (Herbalife), Yes, Virginia Creations, D&D Enterprises, Linda & Lisa Gibbs (MaryKay), Bear Creek Open Pit BBQ, Laura Hammett Photography, The Good Earth, Desserts

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BID PROPOSALS

OPEN END CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENTS, ALTERATIONS, REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE TO WATER DISTRIBUTION AND SEWERAGE COLLECTION SYSTEMS, ROADS, CURBS, DRAINAGE DEVICES AND SIDEWALKS The Commissioners of Leonardtown will accept sealed bids from qualified firms for Services for Public Works to be provided to the Towns water distribution system, sewerage collection system, roads, curbs, drainage devices and sidewalks.

Interested bidders shall obtain a copy of the RFP by contacting Tony Wheatley, Capital Construction Coordinator, Town of Leonardtown P.O.B 1, 41660 Courthouse Dr. Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. Or by calling 301-475-9791.

A pre-bid meeting will be scheduled for October

Thursday, September 17, 2015

1, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Town of Leonardtown office conference room. A bid opening will be scheduled for October 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

The Commissioners of Leonardtown reserve the right to reject any and all bids and proposals, and to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.

By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay Town Administrator

by Destiny, Tonia Reppel (Younique), Eva Jones (Tastefully Simple), Patuxent Dental - Amit Khanna D.M.D, Bella Salon & Spa, Alexander Chiropractic Center, Cindy Jones (MaryKay), Cristin Miller Coffman (Pink Zebra), Crafts

by Chass, Avenue Flags & Flagpoles, Home 2 Suites by Hilton in Lexington Park, Junque House Designs, Wildwood Bakery, Green Turtle in Laplata, Hair in the Square, The Foxy Fish, Texas Roadhouse, Southern Maryland Paintball, Outback Steakhouse, Kenny’s Flowers, Chick-Fill-A, Loretta’s Country Sausage & Meats, Cook’s, Mom and Pop’s Pizza and Subs, Julie Alvey at The Hair Mill, WaWa, Panera Bread, Dunkin Donuts, Come Back Iris, Robbie Boothe Band, Shear Innovations, Galleria Salon & Spa, Capital Clubhouse Recreation Center, Cecil’s Country Store, Mission BBQ, Salina White-Burgess (Pure Romance), Tisket a Tasket, All About Beads, Tantaztic Tanning Salons, Smokey Joe’s, Days Off Deli & Grill, Crystal K Photography, Anna Rovito (Younique), Running Hare Vineyard, Café Des Artistes, SOMD Anne Penman Laser Therapy, Haircuts Inc., YoKool, Hair City Family Hair Care, Marsha Evans (Scentsy), Megan Anderson, Peggy Vallandingham, Sparkle Salon, Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Restaurant in Lexington Park, Cake Balls by Natalie, Mae’s Cakes, Bittersweet, Jenna’s Cakes, Chesapeake Custom Embroidery, and Rita’s in Charlotte Hall. We are looking forward to another successful event next year! Our next event is our 4th Annual Cow Pie Bingo and Car Show on Saturday October 10th at Flat Iron Farm! Tickets for the Cow Pie Bingo are on sale now for $10 each for your chance to win $3000, $2000, or $1000! Need not be present to win! Call 301-872-5764 fpr tickets! We hope to see you there!

Sincerely, Marsha Evans Brown Bag Auction Chairperson Ridge Vol. Rescue Squad Auxiliary Ridge, Maryland

Proper Retirement for Flags On Friday, Sept. 11, my husband, USN Retired CPO, and I were traveling from our home in Hollywood, Maryland to a location on Great Mills Road. We noticed all the flags were at half staff as they were supposed to be on that anniversary of the terrorists attacks on our country. We were a bit disappointed to see the flag at the McDonald’s on Great Mills Road in St. Mary’s Square shopping plaza not lowered but we were in utter disbelief to see the flag at the Long John Silver’s not only still flying at the top of the staff but in such disrepair that the

stripes had separated and had gotten wrapped around the flagpole.

We are very active members of the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 93, located at 21707 Three Notch Road, where everyone and every business in this community is invited to bring unserviceable flags to us at any time for proper retirement every Flag Day by Boy Scout Troop 413.

Thank you!

Shirley Vatter Hollywood, Md.

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Mary Ida Rolape: Leonardtown Art Walk Winner

By Crista Dockray Staff Writer

M

ary Ida Rolape, an artist and this year’s winner of the Leonardtown Ark walk, won first place and a $100 prize for her bronze sculpture of a heron. The solid bronze statue, which is about three feet tall and weighs around 45 pounds, was displayed at the annual Leonardtown Art Walk, an event that was part of the celebration of Leonardtown’s Arts and Entertainment District designation.

The piece, which took almost two years to make, was judged by the participants of the Art Walk after they browsed the 20 businesses holding the work of 31 artists. After they cast their votes and the ballads were turned in, the winner was chosen. Rolape feels hon-

ored about her win, and admits to feeling a bit embarrassed by the recognition. The second place winner was Tas McWilliams and the 3rd place was Molly Hewitt. The heron is currently on sale for $3,000 and can be viewed at the North End Gallery.

Rolape won last year, her first year of participation at the Leonardtown Art Walk, with her mosaic sculpture of a heron. This is now on display in her backyard as part of her onsite sculpture garden.

Rolape comes from a long line of artists and musicians, dating back generations. She sold her first painting at 16 years old and always wanted to be an artist growing up. Unfortunately, outside influences convinced her that she wouldn’t be able to make a living off of her work, so she went to college, got a job and moved out of the area and closer to Washington, D.C. She never gave up art, however, and kept active by taking classes in a variety of mediums such as neon glass, watercolor, woodcarving, decorative chairs and sculpture.

“I’ve always been doing it, but I never tried to make a living out of it,” Rolape said.

After her husband retired and she quit her job, they moved back into the area and Rolape really started to get involved with the arts community. It was there that Rolape said she realized that although she was no Picasso, she could make a living in art.

“I think that people really can do what they want to do and follow their heart’s passion, it just takes work and focus,” Rolape said.

Over time, she has made hundreds of sculptures and has bounced around to multiple mediums, but has always made sure to keep her skills as a hobby and not a job.

“At this point in my life, I’m having fun…

I’m doing things that call to me, and that’s a

luxury I wouldn’t have had [in the past],” she said.

Eventually, Rolape started her sculpture garden when she decided that all of her creations needed to be outside where they belonged and not in storage. She wanted to display the work of other artists as well, and this was her way to do it. Her larger mosaic sculptures, made out of concrete and the same material as bathroom walls, can take as long as six weeks to make and feature individually crafted items made of clay and glass, and are filled with gems, broken family heirlooms, mirrors and pottery.

“They aren’t broken, they are just repurposed,” said Rolape.

Before it was a sculpture garden, a home and a studio by Whites Neck Creek, it was a tobacco farm, owned and run by her family before her. She grew up on the property and eventually her father gave her ownership of the land. Because it was a tobacco farm, they had an impressive amount of birds, which she loved and took a lot of inspiration from in her art, past and present. However, with the newer, more chemically saturated ways of farming, the birds became fewer and fewer in number.

When she returned to the property around 15 years ago, she began working hard to bring them back and has since had luck in doing so, which she is very pleased about.

Rolape also has a place on the Southern Maryland Trails. According to the Southern Maryland Trails tour guidebook, in 2005 the trails were started in order to bring recognition and monetary growth to the community.

Mary Ida is featured on the Barnwood and Beach Glass Loop, which is described as a long, lazy loop that sketches the outline of St. Mary’s County. On her tour, you can see her outdoor gallery, which includes pieces by

other artists, you can walk through her garden that features a pond, flowers and a gazebo and occasionally you can peak into her studio. The tour is available between March 15 to Nov. 30 by appointment.

For purchase, Rolape’s pieces can be found at the North End Gallery in Leonardtown and you can find her at various shows throughout the year. Her next stop, and the last one of the year, will be the Sotterley Wine Fest held on Oct. 3 and 4. She also works with the Color and Light Society.

For more information on the Leonardtown Art Walk, visit www.leonardtownfirstfridays.com. For more information on Rolape, visit www.mirolape.com or call 301-769-3179. crista@countytimes.net

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Obituaries

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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.

Christopher “Chris” Paul Espina, 48 Christopher “Chris” Paul Espina, 48 of Lexington Park passed away on Aug. 20 at Georgetown University Hospital Born Aug. 27, 1966 in Washington, D.C.; he was the son of Nancy Karen Espina of Charlotte Hall and the late Thomas Rudolph Espina.

Chris is survived by his wife Glenda Helene Espina whom he married on Nov. 1, 2013 in Leonardtown, also survived by his children; William Robert Mincey of Lexington Park, Brandon Daniel Mincey of Salisbury, Jessica Michelle Werth of Salisbury, Kandice Lynn Drinks of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Matthew Allen Mincey of Lexington Park and Christopher Thomas Espina of Lexington Park, siblings; Mark Espina and Pamela Espina. Chris graduated from Chopticon High School in 1985, and was a Truck Driver. Chris loved listening to music, boating, fishing, camping and spending time with family and friends. All Services were private. Pallbearers were; Christopher Espina, Matthew Mincey, Brandon Mincey, William Mincey, Michael Dufour and Alan Bernau. Honorary pallbearers were: John Drinks and James Haley. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown.

Ruth Aberdeen Lee, 91

Ruth Aberdeen Lee, 91 of Lexington Park, passed away on Sept. 3.

Ruth was born June 25, 1924, in Drayden to the late George Raymond and Helen Madora Whalen. She was the first of 13 children. She was one of the very few people who attended the first “Colored” school established in St. Mary’s County. The Building has been declared a Historical Site and recognized by the Smithsonian Museum. Ruth was selftaught in many ways and passed on her knowledge, insight and experiences to those she met on her journey.

Ruth was married to James Richard Lee who preceded her in death. Two elder children, Ethel Lee and Leonard Dyson, step-children to Richard Lee, preceded her in death. This union produced eight children: Geneva (deceased) James, Alton (deceased), Ernest (deceased), Nancy (Bruner) and triplets Inez, Irene and Illie (deceased). Ruth was a dedicated mother and housewife. Ruth gave her life to Christ as a young adult and continued on that path until her departure. She was a life-time member of the St. Mark UAME Church. She willingly participated in the many Church activities. She was one of the family›s well-spoken poets and was required to have a prepared special reading for each Annual Whalen›s Day. Cooking, singing and playing her tambourine were some of her most enjoyable activities.

Left to cherish her memories are: her

daughter, Nancy Bruner of Kathleen, Ga., her son James Lee of Newark, N.J., grand-daughters, Sandra Davis, of Jacksonville, Fla., Michele Chase-Smith, S.C. Cheryl Woodhouse (Eric), Virginia Beach, Va.; Lashia Miles, Silver Spring, Stephanie Dove of St. Mary›s County, grandsons, Calvin and Mark Robinson of St. Mary›s County; nine great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; one sister, Bessie A. Sheffield (Henry), Randallstown and one brother, James H. Whalen, Columbia; also preceded her in death were her siblings, Lillian Leona, Lenette, Genevieve, Henry, Adele, Irving, Robert, Emma, George, and a host of nieces and nephews, other relative and friends.

Family and friends united on Saturday, Sept. 12 for visitation at 10 a.m. until time of the service at 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s UAME Church, 45685 Happyland Rd., Valley Lee. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Arrangements

by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.

Phyllis Redman Smith Dyson, 73 Phyllis Redman Smith Dyson, 73, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly from Lexington Park, passed away on Aug. 28 in Jacksonville, Fla. She was the daughter of the late Bernard “Buck” Redman and Annie Arneida Redman. She was preceded in death by husbands Joseph Nelson and James “Smithy” Smith, and Billy Dyson. Phyllis is survived by her children: Joseph Nelson, Jr. and wife Michelle Nelson, and son in law Tommy Sparks all of Great Mills, Patricia Smith and Christina Smith both of Jacksonville, Fla., international adopted son Anurag, future son in law Amir Alaric, six grandchildren: Jackie and Randae Sparks, Amy and Aaron Nelson, Brandon Smith and Anastasia Hutchinson, and nine great grandchildren. Siblings: Pat Redman, Mike Redman, Jimmy Redman and Jean Parks. She was preceded in death by her daughter: Pamela Nelson Sparks, brothers Bubby Redman, Johnny Redman, and sister Deborah Pilkerton.

In her early years she was a loved waitress for Petes Galley and Mikes Bar and Restaurant. She later retired in the field of Private Home Health Care. She was active in Church and loved God. She was a member of House of Disciples International Church in Lexington Park for 14 years under Pastor Henry Briscoe and was one of their Lead Prayer Warriors. She also attended City Bible Church of Jacksonville, Fla. under Pastor Earl.

The family received friends on Friday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown. A Memorial Service followed at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Henry Briscoe officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown. Pallbearers: Jimmy Redman, Aaron Nelson, Joe Nelson and Tommy Sparks.

Mary Corinna Aldridge, 95 Mary Corinna Aldridge, 95, of Lexington Park died on Sept. 7 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway.

Born Aug. 27, 1920, in Plumtree, N.C., she is the daughter of the late William Waightstill Avery, Jr. and Carrie Jane Goins.

On April 16, 1938, Corinna married her beloved husband, Lewie McClure Aldridge, in Johnson City, Tenn. They celebrated 61 wonderful years of marriage together before his passing on July 30, 1999.

Corinna supported a husband and raised four sons who made the families Ford Dealership a success. She faithfully hosted a bible study and luncheon every Tuesday.

She had a green thumb and enjoyed working in her beautiful flower gardens. She was the center of many family gatherings, was an excellent cook and her potato salad and Caramel Pound Cake were always anticipated. After Lewie’s passing, she kept busy spending time with family and friends and took up line dancing. She attended Lexington Park Baptist church, and was a member of the Red Hat Society Club, and the Walking Club at Chancellors Run Regional Park. Even though she spent over half her life in Maryland, her true home was the mountains of North Carolina. She always enjoyed trips back home and loved when her family came up here to visit.

Corinna is survived by her children, Gordon Aldridge (Betty) of Ridge; Lewie Aldridge, Jr (Judy) of Lexington Park, Paul Joe Aldridge of Lexington Park, and Van Aldridge of Camarillo, Ca.; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her siblings, William Waightstill Avery III, Judge Francis Avery, and Buena Emma Laura Vance, her granddaughter Carrie Angel Aldridge Murray and daughter in law Vicki Lynn Vail Aldridge.

Family received friends for Corinna’s Life Celebration on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m., with a Service celebrated

by Arthur Shepherd at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. On Sunday, Sept. 13 a Visitation and Funeral was held from 2 to 3 p.m. at Plumtree Presbyterian Church, 4527 S. US Highway 19e, Plumtree, N.C. Interment followed at Yellow Mountain Cemetery in Plumtree, N.C. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P. O. Box 625, Leonardtown. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Dionne Marie Oliver, 48 Dionne Marie Oliver, 48, of Great Mills passed away suddenly on Sept. 9 at her residence.

Born Oct. 21, 1966, she is the beloved daughter of the late Frayne Chilton Lydick, Jr. and Kathryn Adala Siemon Lydick.

On Nov. 12, 1988, Dionne married her beloved husband, George Bernard Oliver, Jr. in Mechanicsville. They celebrated over 26 wonderful years of marriage together. She was employed as a Manager for WalMart in California. Dionne liked to go to car shows with her husband. She also enjoyed holding and loving on babies, especially her niece, Savannah and nephew, Markie. Her greatest love was for her family, whom she enjoyed spending as much time as possible with.

In addition to her husband, she is also survived by her children, Samantha Oliver of Hollywood, Georgiana Oliver of Hollywood, and Michael Oliver (Erika) of Waldorf; her siblings, Teresa Burdette of Huntingtown, Gene Lydick (Tina) of Roanoke, Va., Sarah Lichtenstein (Dave) of Davenport, Fla., Susie Babcock (Rita) of Midwest, Okla., Michael Lydick (Karen) of Lake City, Fla., and Larry Lydick (Debbie) of Baltimore; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brother, Frayne Chilton Lydick III. Family will receive friends for Dionne’s Life Celebration on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m., with a Service of Remembrance at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. Interment will be private.

Condolences may be made to www. brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown.

Mary Belinda Knott (Linnie, Nana), 95 ½ Mary Belinda Knott (Linnie, Nana), 95 ½ , of Chaptico, formerly from Abell, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sept. 10, at her home. Born on Feb. 25, 1920 in Abell she was the daughter of the late Agnes G. Cheseldine and Richard B. Cheseldine. Mary was the loving wife of the late Sidney Bryan Knott whom she married on April 8, 1939 in Holy Angels Catholic Church in Avenue, and who preceded her in death on Nov. 3, 1999. Mary is survived by her children, Andrew Knott (Ree), of Chaptico, Roy Knott (Virginia) of Chaptico, Sam Knott (Barbara Jean) of Chaptico, Diane Carr (Gary) of Alexandria, Va., Donald Knott of Chaptico, Gary Knott (Hazel) of Mechanicsville, Mike Knott (Janet) of Chaptico, 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and her sister Marie Graves of Avenue.

She is preceded in death by her siblings; Clement Cheseldine, Audrey Emory, and Melvin Cheseldine. Mary was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, and was a homemaker. She was an avid flower gardener. The family received friends on Monday, Sept. 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept.

15 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church Chaptico with Father

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Charles Gallagher officiating. Interment was private. Pallbearers were: Andrew Knott, Roy Knott, Sam Knott, Donald Knott, Brad Carr, Mike Knott, and Bryan Knott. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Ree Knott, Virginia Knott, Barbara Jean Knott, Diane Knott Carr, Brenda Carr, Kim Carr, Janet Knott, and Gary Knott.

Contributions may be made to ACTS (A Community That Cares) P.O. Box 54 Bushwood, and Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown.

Rita Dianne Burch “Peach”, 72 Rita Dianne Burch “Peach”, 72, of Mechanicsville, formerly from Arlington, Va., passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sept. 12 in Leonardtown. Born on July 27, 1943, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Frances O. Daly and Harvey Daly.

Peach was the loving wife of Elliott Burch, Jr. whom she married on March 4, 1974, in Leonardtown. Peach is survived by her children: Elliott Burch, III of Mechanicsville, Becki Burch Adkins of Mechanicsville, Kelli Mattingly (Todd) of Mechanicsville, Chris Hill (Heather) of Leonardtown, Terri Buckler (Willie) of Mechanicsville, Betty Jo Barthelme (Bryan) of Mechanicsville, Sheri Norris (BJ) of California, Debbie Smith (Skip) of Sherborn, Mass., 15 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. She is survived by her siblings; Joan Maio of Sterling, Va., and Mike Daly of Arlington, Va. She was preceded in death by her brother Jack Daly. Peach

graduated from Bishop O’Connell High School in 1961 and was a homemaker.

She moved to St. Mary’s County as a young adult from Arlington, Va. Peach enjoyed spending time with her family, catering to her grandchildren, and finding the best bargains at local yard sales.

The family received friends on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown with prayers recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Mechanicsville with Father Michael Tietjen officiating. Interment followed in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery Helen. Pallbearers were: Michael Daly, Jack Daly, Jr., Patrick Daly, Steven Daly, Jimmy Daly, John Daly, and Jason Long. Contributions may be made to Friends of Cedar Lane, 22680 Cedar Lane Court Leonardtown and or Mother Catherine Academy 38833 Chaptico Road Helen.

Mary Lee Hodges, 76 Mary Lee Hebb Hodges of Hollywood passed away on Sept. 14 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her devoted husband and children.

Mary Leoma Hebb was born Nov. 13, 1938 at her home, the Hebb House (now Tom Hodges Auto Sales) in Hollywood. She was the daughter of the late George Alexander and Leoma Goldsborough Hebb.

Mary Lee is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Jim Hodges; Sons, James Milford Hodges III of Accokeek, Robert Alexander Hodges of Bluffton,

S.C., Thomas Hebb Hodges of Hollywood, Jon Goldsborough Hodges of New York City and daughter Mary Beth Peifer of Frederick; five grandchildren, Timothy Michael Peifer, Christopher Andrew Peifer, Nicholas Alexander Peifer, Carly Elizabeth Hodges and Thomas Blake Hodges; sisters, Rose Marie Williams, Elizabeth Angelica (Betty) Hebb, and Lorraine (Sissy) Penland. The family extends our deepest appreciation to dear friends Sarah Smith and Barbara Ann Jordan.

Mary Lee graduated from St. John Catholic School and St. Mary’s Academy. She also attended Immaculata College in Washington D.C. Mary Lee retired as a Supervisory Supply Technician/Assistant to the Controller from the Civil Service with the United States Navy at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River in 1989. She received numerous achievement awards throughout her career for outstanding service and for keeping the high traditions of the Naval Service. After retire-

ment in Civil Service, Mary Lee served as Secretary/ Treasurer and Office Manager for 12 years at her son’s business, Tom Hodges Auto Sales.

Her proudest and most cherished job was being Mom and “Grandma”.

She was a longtime volunteer for Meals on Wheels and Birthright and a member of the Hollywood Lions Club.

Mary Lee was a lifelong parishioner of St. John Francis Regis Church in Hollywood.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept.

18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at St. John’s Church with prayers at 7 p.m. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. A private burial will take place on Monday, Sept. 20.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad and Care Net Pregnancy of St. Mary’s County.

Happy 75th Wedding Anniversary September 16, 1940 Clemmie and Marguerite Cheseldine Our thoughts are with them not only today, but everyday. Your loving family.

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Education

CSM Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity 2015 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award academic excellence and enhances lives in Southern Maryland with the guiding principles of diversity, excellence, innovation, integrity, knowledge, respect and teamwork. Recognized as a leading practitioner in diversity and inclusion, CSM has previously earned the Alliance for Workplace Excellence’s Diversity Champion Award for creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture.

The college has created initiatives and programs, for example, such as the Diversity Institute, which addresses pressing social issues that face Southern Maryland as well as modeling how a community can address diversity issues in a productive manner; a Men of Excellence mentoring initiative to improve recruitment, retention, graduation and transfer rates for African American males who enter CSM as first-time students; and Choose Civility Southern Maryland, a community-wide campaign to enhance respect, empathy, consideration and tolerance.

“Diversity is about ensuring that everyone has a voice and that members of our community (students, faculty, staff and members of the administration) feel like they matter and that they belong. The college has taken a proactive approach to provide an open environment by welcoming community partnerships, being a resource to employees at CSM and creating a climate where the values of diversity and community are a reality for all,” said CSM Associate Vice President for Institutional Equity and Diversity Makeba Clay.

Through CSM’s Institutional Equity and Diversity Office, CSM provides academic enrichment and celebrates diversity awareness through programming for Asian, Pacific

Photos Courtesy of CSM Students from the St. Charles Children’s Learning Center at the College of Southern Maryland, CSM students and members of the community learned about the culture and history of the Piscataway Conoy Tribe of Southern Maryland during a previous event sponsored by the College of Southern Maryland Institutional Equity and Diversity Office at the La Plata Campus.

Islander, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, African-American Heritage and Women’s History months, as well as other cultural celebrations.

INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine is the largest and oldest diversity publication in higher education today and is known for its annual HEED Award, the only award recognizing colleges and universities for outstanding diversity and inclusion efforts across their campuses. In addition to its online job board, INSIGHT Into Diversity presents timely, thought-provoking news and feature stories on matters of diversity and inclusion across higher education and beyond. Articles include interviews with

innovators and experts, as well as profiles of best practices and exemplary programs.

Readers will also discover career opportunities that connect job seekers with institutions and businesses that embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce. Current, archived and digital issues of the magazine are available at www.insightintodiversity.com.

For information about the 2015 HEED Award, visit www.insightintodiversity. com. For more about CSM, visit www. csmd.edu.

The College of Southern Maryland has received the 2015 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual HEED Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion, CSM will be featured along with 91 other recipients in the November 2015 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.

“This is a great honor as we have worked hard to ensure that CSM is a welcoming place to work and get an education. We have become a leader in providing programs and services that meet the needs of our diverse community,” said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried.

“The HEED Award process consists of a comprehensive and rigorous application that includes questions relating to the recruitment and retention of students and employees — and best practices for both — continued leadership support for diversity, and other aspects of campus diversity and inclusion. We take a holistic approach to reviewing each application in deciding who will be named a HEED Award recipient. Our standards are high, and we look for institutions where diversity and inclusion are woven into the work being accomplished every day across a campus,” said Lenore Pearlstein, INSIGHT Into Diversity’s publisher.

One of 11 community colleges in the nation to receive this designation, CSM was only one of four higher education institutions within Maryland awarded the HEED. CSM is a comprehensive tri-county regional community college that fosters

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Spring Ridge Middle School Mattapany Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony September 9 Nicholas Ashenfelter Clair Bacon Bradley Beall Jacob Belcavitch Kiyana Bell Bailey Berg Taylor Berry Brian Bieshelt Garrett Bridgewater

Blake Byrnes Pauline Cha Cordelia Chase Ethan Chebi Cam Conjelko Zoe Coughlan John Croxson Casey Cruz Jessica Cullison

Antoinette Davis Madelyn Engel Brianna Englert Lia Foster Liam Fritz Brandon Grabenstein Tessa Haley Venzah Hamilton Natalie Hansard

Presenting the professionals' favorite properties on the market.

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Keyshaun Herbert Katherine Hilsinger Nadia Holloway Hannah Jarboe Ethan Ledig Maya Lee Kyle Meshek David McHenry Daniel McLawhorn

Julia O’ Connell Zahreya Peeples Tatiana Perez Demetrius Poole Kayla Purcell Sarah Rooney Dana Schwalbe Saar Shah Lillian Simmerman

Diante Somerville Olivia Sowa Jolene Steenrod Makyia Weasenforth Victoria White Cameron Willette Madeleine Willette Jaelynn Willey

Design Workshop for Upcoming Flower Show

One of the favorites of the annual St. Mary’s County Fair is always the Flower Show presented by the St. Mary’s County Garden Club. Arrangements will reflect interpretation through design, color and form of the theme for each class such as “Choir of Insects”, “Wind Song” or “Rhythm of the Tides”. A workshop was held recently by Ingrid Swann for the Garden Club members and others that were interested to help them practice and carry out the basics of flower design and arrangement required for the designs they planned to do for the flower show. They experimented with different flowers and containers in order to determine what would and would not work, where to fill in holes, and how to balance the design. Be sure to come see the final outcomes and winners at the fair. Also, there will

To list a property in our next Realtor’s Choice edition, call 301-373-4125.

be educational exhibits on: 1) Water which is an extremely needed but not an infinite resource and our county’s aquifers, plus the availability and nature of water; and 2) Trees and forests which are the lungs of our world, what we can do to keep them healthy, and the special trees of St. Mary’s County. Additionally, don’t miss the Horticulture section which will include outstanding samples from members’ and other exhibitors’ gardens of annuals, perennials, herbs and beautiful roses. Please check the Fair Catalog and participate in the Horticulture Exhibits and container-grown plants if you are a gardener of any level, as well as come to see the flowers on display.

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LIBRARY ITEMS PaxSpace Open House St. Mary’s County Library is hosting an Open House at PaxSpace, St. Mary’s County’s Makerspace. The public is invited to tour PaxSpace, located at 44180 Airport View Drive, Bay 8, in Hollywood during the Open House on Friday, September 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. See demonstrations of 3D Printers, learn information about kid’s events, and tour the electronics shop, wood shop and more!

We also have lots of kittens! If you are feeding a stray cat or know about stray cats outside, please email Diane at diane@feralcatrescuemd.org.

Feral Cat Rescue has free spay/neuter grants at this time and we also have traps you can borrow.

Let’s get them all spayed and neutered so 205 won’t be euthanized per month at Tri County Shelter as happened in 2014.

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She does not like other animals. She is very friendly and loves to be petted and rubbed on the side of her cheeks. She sleeps with her foster mom every night and when her foster mom walks in the door she gets very excited and runs over to be petted. Her fur is incredibly soft.

She always will bump her face into your face. She is about one and a half years old. If you would like to adopt her, you could meet her at the Petco in California on Saturdays and Sundays between 11 and 3. You can also fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org

P.S. We also are looking for foster families and volunteers to work adoption events, fund raising events, trap cats, and transport to the vet.

Computer Basics 4: Introduction to the Email Lexington Park branch will hold Computer Basics 3: Introduction to the Email class on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will set up personal email accounts and learn how to compose an email. Explore various email providers and the features and tools they offer. Adult classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required.

Genealogy 101, Part 2 class Charlotte Hall branch will hold a Genealogy 101, Part 2 class on Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will explore additional places to locate genealogical information using books, libraries, websites, censuses, government sources and more. Basic

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Resume Basics Leonardtown branch will hold a Resume Basics class on Friday, Oct. 2 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of writing a resume, the different types of resumes, and how to use Word 2010 to write a resume. Ability to use a mouse is required. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required.

Volunteers Needed! St. Mary’s County Reads St. Mary’s County Reads, a collaboration between Southern Maryland Youth Ministries, St. Mary’s County NAACP, the Department of Social Services and St. Mary’s County Library is seeking volunteers! Volunteers will read aloud with children while parents wait for appointments at the St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services, Lexington Park Center in 1.5 hour time slots. Volunteers will receive training and all books and materials are provided. An orientation session will be held at the Lexington Park Library on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 5:30 p.m. Contact Janice Walthour at 301-862-2296 or lwalthour@md.metrocast.net for more information.

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Seahawks Volleyball Team Wins 2015 Seahawk Invitational The St. Mary’s College of Maryland volleyball team captured top team honors Saturday afternoon as the Seahawks won the 2015 Seahawk Invitational with a 2-0 record. St. Mary’s swept both Methodist University and Eastern Mennonite University in route to the title. Head coach Jeremy Sands said, “I’m proud of our team for maintaining complete focus and discipline today. The team really worked on the little things this week and it paid off. Amelia Graf and Grace Chao kept our offense moving quickly and our hitters varied our attack all night to keep the other team off balance.” “We had great contributions as well from our freshmen, Hannah Krauss , Meghan Kelley , Mia Griffiths , Marissa Dangler , and Marina Bell (Columbia, Md./Atholton)

was named the tournament MVP while junior captain Mimi Graf (Annapolis, Md./Broadneck) earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team. For Methodist, sophomore outside hitter Cassidy Hayes (Erwin, N.C./Triton) and first-year middle blocker Brittany Ter Meer (FuquayVarina, N.C./Cape Fear Christian) garnered All-Tournament honors while senior libero Katie Miller (San Antonio, Texas/Brandies) and sophomore outside hitter Janna Williams (Kenbridge, Va./ Kenton Forest) represented Eastern Mennonite on the All-Tournament Team. St. Mary’s (5-3) posted winning scores of 25-16, 25-14, 25-23 in handing Methodist (5-2) a 3-0 loss. The Seahawks never trailed in dominating the first two sets.

M. Graf’s play featured strongly in those

SOMD Highschool Football Scores Fri. Sept. 11 Northern v. Patuxent 14-28

Fri. Sept. 11 Great Mills v. Westlake 19-47

Fri. Sept. 11 Huntingtown v. Calvert 0-27

Fri. Sept. 11 Chopticon v. Stone 28-31

Fri. Sept. 11 North Point v. Lackey 7-0

Fri. Sept. 11 Leonardtown v. La Plata 20-10

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junior outside hitter Kait Miller (Sellersville, Pa./Christopher Dock) before St. Mary’s reeled off five straight points on four kills and one EMU attacking error.

The Seahawks never trailed in the third set either and closed out the match on a 10-6 run. Goodspeed paced all scorers with 12 kills and 13.0 points while M. Graf (16) and first-year setter Mia Griffiths (La Plata, Md./La Plata) combined for 31 assists. The team was led defensively by Hill’s 14 digs. First-year outside hitter Meghan Kelley (Ellicott City, Md./Centennial) came off the bench to contribute seven kills. The Seahawks will be on the road next Saturday, September 19 as St. Mary’s travels to Bridgewater, Virginia to face Randolph-Macon College and host Bridgewater College at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., respectively.

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SMCM Men’s Soccer Win Against Virginia The St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s soccer team took advantage of big opportunities on the field Sunday afternoon which led them to a 2-0 win against the Marlins of Virginia Wesleyan College to conclude the SMDHOTELS.com Seahawk Classic. The first half of the game was a fight for a first goal for both St. Mary’s (23) and Virginia Wesleyan (3-2) with both being unable to finish. Virginia Wesleyan capitalized on the wind direction and had four shots on goal to St. Mary’s one in the first half. However, the Seahawks came back fighting in the second half with seven shots on goal, including two which secured a Seahawk victory. Junior midfielder Nick Tait (Silver Spring, Md./Sandy Spring Friends) kicked a perfect pass to sophomore forward Alessandro Burlew (Mount Airy, Md./Good Counsel) who took full advantage. The pass steered Burlew at the 54:08 mark to the goal with a shot that missed senior goalkeeper Connor Kirkham (Centreville, Va.) as Kirkham dove for the save.

Burlew improved to three goals for the season thus far and Tait raised his season total to three assists. It was a physical game with 11 Seahawk fouls to 13 committed by Virginia Wesleyan. Tait aided the Seahawks by capitalizing on a foul inside the penalty box. At the 55:11 mark, Tait had a great penalty kick to the net to secure the win for St. Mary’s. This bettered Tait to four goals for the season. The defense showed great speed and physicality against a skilled Marlin offense. Sophomore goalkeeper Zack Haussler (Woodbine, Md./Glenelg) contained Virginia Wesleyan in the goal by saving a game total of four shots. The Seahawks will continue their season as they go on the road to take on McDaniel College on Wednesday, September 16 at 4:00 p.m.

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first two sets as she combined for seven kills and seven digs. The third set was highlighted by 14 tied scores and 10 lead changes. M. Graf finished the match with a match-best nine kills and eight digs while Goodspeed added eight kills and four block assists. Junior libero Carissa Hill (Lanham, Md./Pallotti) contributed 14 digs and three service aces while M. Graf (16) and senior setter Grace Chao (Ellicott City, Md./Centennial) combined for 29 assists. Methodist then rallied from a 0-2 deficit in its second match to rebound with a 3-2 (21-25, 23-25, 25-23, 25-20, 15-9) victory over Eastern Mennonite (3-4). Four Monarchs paced the offense with double-digit kills, including 15 from Hayes while EMU’s Katie Miller broke the school record for career digs with 25 in the match and now has 1,446 for her career. The Seahawks cruised to a 3-0 (25-13, 25-18, 25-20) triumph over EMU. St. Mary’s opened up the first set with a 10-1 run before breaking rushing out to a 21-7 advantage. In the second set, the Royals were within 20-18 on a kill by

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Limited Late Model feature finish 1. Daryl Hills 2. David Williams 3. Steven Axtell Jr. 4. Barry Lear Sr. 5. Billy Tucker 6.

Tommy Wagner III 7. Kerry King Sr. 8. Matt Tarbox 9. Megan Mann 10. Richard Culver 11.

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Daryl Hills drove to his third win of the season in last Friday nights 20-lap Limited Late Model feature at Potomac Speedway. The win for Hills, his 15th career division feature win, also secured the 2015 track championship aboard his Ricky Lathroum owned Rocket no.55H. Kerry King Sr. and Daryl Hills made up the front row for the start of the event with Hills surging into the race lead as the field stretched out off turn two. Hills would eventually lead all 20-circuits, but would have to repel a furious late race rush by eventual runner-up David Williams, who had recovered from and early race spin, to post the win. “I saw Davids number up there on the scoreboard late in the race and I figured we were done,” Hills stated in his post race interview. “He has a fast race car and it was tough holding him off, but we were able to get the job done.” Hills feature score capped off his championship season. “This championship go’s to Ricky Lathroum and everyone who helped us this season,” Hills remarked. “Ricky gave me the chance to drive his car this season and to get him three wins and a track title, I couldn’t be more proud.” Steven Axtell Jr. was third with Barry Lear Sr.and Billy Tucker rounding out the top-five. Heats went to Hills and Williams.

Mike Franklin became a first time Potomac champion with his 11th win of the season in the 16-lap Street Stock feature. Franklin darted from his third starting spot and would lead from green to checker to post his 28th overall feature win of the 2015 season. Scott Wilson, Chuck Bowie, Barry Williams and Mike Raleigh trailed Franklin at the finish.

In support class action John Burch scored his second win of the season and career 49th in the 15-lap Hobby Stock main with Jonathan Raley

securing his second straight track title, Mikey Latham rolled to his 5th win of the season in the 15-lap U-Car feature with Corey Swaim taking the track championship and Ed Pope Sr.drove to his 6th win of the season in the nightcap 15-lap Strictly Stock feature with John Hardesty nailing down his third career division championship.

By Doug Watson Contributing Writer

The end is near. Let the eulogies begin.

It is shocking, this present state.

He was so good, so fast that such a precipitous fall would have seemed impossible just three years ago.

Three years ago. A lifetime ago.

On Sept. 9, 2012, Robert Griffin III rolled into the visitor-unfriendly New Orleans Superdome and led Washington to a 40-28 victory over the Saints. He threw for 320 yards, rushed for 42, tossed two touchdown passes and definitively outplayed New Orleans QB Drew Brees, a future Hall of Famer.

A few bumps would follow: a concussion, a 3-6 record after nine games and a late-season knee injury against the Ravens. But Griffin was at the helm for six of seven consecutive wins to conclude the season, a stretch that delivered Washington’s first division title since 1999 and only its second home playoff game since 1992.

A hero was born.

By the end of the 2012 regular season, Griffin’s star transcended football. Bright, fun, confident, brave, charismatic, interactive with fans, African American and from a military family, nearly everyone could find something in Griffin they could relate to and/or respect. He was still a quarterback, but not just a quarterback. He was an entity. A fountain of hope. A source of pride. A reason to believe, not just in a football team, but that achievement – any achievement – resided at the confluence of opportunity, a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Griffin, circa 2012, could do no wrong. Griffin, circa 2015, can do no right – on or off the field. Demoted and mired in controversy (much of his creation), his tenure in the town that once chanted his name seems near its conclusion and his future in the NFL, a league temporarily captivated by his talent, is murky at best.

I don’t have the space and it’s doubtful you have the desire to rehash the various reasons for Griffin’s fall. Like everything with the quarterback, it’s unnecessarily complicated. The factors include a serious and wholly avoidable knee injury (shame on you Mike Shanahan), distrust between organization and player, Griffin’s passive-aggressive manipulation, controversial tweets,

personal logos and endless self-promotion. But mostly, Griffin’s failure can be condensed into this simply fact: post knee injury, he’s been terrible on the field.

The question is why? Why can’t he read defenses efficiently? Why is his footwork terrible? Why is his pocket presence so obviously deficient?

Why, despite his physical gifts and after three full seasons in the NFL, does he still look so rudimentary behind center?

Did Griffin fail to learn or did his organization and coaches fail to nurture his growth and teach the position adequately?

These questions aren’t unique to Griffin and Washington. The NFL habitually chews up and spits out blue chip quarterbacks. Is it a player or team issue? In Cool Hand Luke, Captain’s famous “Failure to Communicate” speech includes this line: “Some men you just can’t reach.” In the risky business of quarterback prospecting, there will always be kids who are destined to fail, regardless of circumstance, but the burnout rate is still alarming. Literally half the quarterbacks drafted in the first round flame out. It’s damning proof that the formula for developing talent at the game’s most important position confounds the league and football’s brightest minds.

As for Griffin and Washington, specifically, was the quarterback just another college spread-offense dynamo that failed to translate or the latest victim of a dysfunctional franchise? Who knows? Perhaps the pending documentary will provide answers. There’s certainly shared blamed between player and organization. And maybe that’s the usefulness of The Griffin Chronicles: a failed mentor-mentee relationship.

Trust and respect were lost. Impatience and stubbornness were pervasive. One party failed to adapt its teaching techniques to a unique talent; the other failed to submit himself to a new situation’s demands.

The result - a lost career and a franchise in an inescapable death spiral – indicts all involved.

So…if you’re in a position to influence lives or a person in need of guidance, heed the mutual failings in Griffin’s cautionary tale. I suppose that puts us all on notice.

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Sports

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Nostalgia Racing at MDIR

On Friday, Sept. 18, MDIR will host a Test & Tune. This event is open to all Streetcars, racecars, street bikes, drag bikes, and junior dragsters. This will be a full night of time runs, grudge racing, and testing with no gambler eliminations.

Gates open at 6 p.m., and the Test & Tune starts at 6:30 p.m. and will end at 11 p.m. Admission is just $10 to watch. Test and Tune entry fee is $20 and No Time entry fee is $30.

Take a step back in time and experience the thrill of drag racing history at the 6th annual Legends of Budds Creek Event at Maryland International Raceway on Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 19-20!

The main event is on Saturday and features AA, BB, CC Nostalgia classes, a Custom Car Show, Celebrity Appearances with the Hall of Fame Inductees, the Wild Bunch, 422 All Stars Nostalgia Super Stocks, Southern Slingshots, the Pro Stick Association, the “Geezer Race”, and a special match race with Dick Estevez with the “Daddy Warbucks” 65’ Falcon taking on Eric Donovan’s 65’ Pontiac GTO! The “Craig Hennige” tribute Car Show on Saturday is hosted by the East Coast Pro Streets car club, and has everything nostalgic that you can imag-

ine! From Muscle Cars to Classics, Street Rods to Street Machines, Customs, Pick-ups, Vans, Altereds, Funny Cars, Willys & more! The Saturday show will also include a huge Swap Meet and Great Oldies Music all day!

Sunday will be the final day of the Legends at Budds Creek event and there will be another race for AA, BB, and CC Nostalgia classes, plus another race for the Pro Stick class and 422 All Stars Nostalgia eliminations.

Gates open on Saturday at 8 a.m. and time runs start at 10 a.m. Car Show judging and registration is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Pro exhibition rounds are at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. Eliminations begin at 3 p.m. and the Hall of Fame induction ceremony is at 3:30 p.m. Car Show awards will be at 5 p.m.

Gates open on Sunday at 8 a.m. and time runs start at 9 a.m. Eliminations begin at noon.

Adult admission is $20 per day or a 2-Day pass is $35. Juniors (12-15) are $10 per day and Kids (6-11) are $5 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.

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September Month Long Angel Wings & Things Sales St. Michael’s School Angel Wings & Things Thrift Store (16562 Three Notch Rd., Ridge)- Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The thrift store, Angel Wings & Things, at St. Michael’s Church/ School is celebrating its one year anniversary throughout September with fabulous specials every weekend. Each time you shop at the store, you will receive a chance to win a CASH BASH ticket, value of $75. Two winners will be drawn on Sunday, September 27th at noon. (The CASH BASH will be held at the fairgrounds on October 24th and the grand prize is $100,000.) Upcoming thrift store specials are: 75 percent off toys, baby good and sports gear. This includes bikes, golf clubs, snow/ water boards, skate and other fun items. $5 Fill-a-Bag with clothes and shoes. $1 – all CDs and DVDs. Donations are accepted on Saturdays between 10 am and 2 pm. All proceeds go to St. Michael’s School’s tuition assistance program.

Yellow Door Art Studios Art Exhibit Yellow Door Art Studios (22795 Washington St., Leonardtown)- Always Open Carole Purcell and Priscilla Catterton are exhibiting a range of watercolor and acrylic paintings at the community art gallery. Exhibition runs: Sept. 4 - Sept. 26th. For more information, visit www.yellowdoorartstudios.com.

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

The Craft Guild of St. Mary’s County is looking for skilled artists and crafters to join the cooperative of juried members who volunteer their time to operate the shop. The Guild is looking for a variety of local handmade items, including refinished furniture, to continue its tradition of promoting artists and American-made products. As the holiday season approaches, this is an ideal opportunity to sell your creations.

On Wednesdays through Saturdays (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and Sundays (12 p.m. – 5 p.m.), interested artists and crafters can bring in four handmade items, for each type of art and/or craft, to be judged to see if they fit the venue of the shop.

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

Bingo Every Saturday Mother Catherine Academy Mother Catherine Academy (33883 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville) —

Every Saturday; doors open at 5 p.m., Early Birds start at 6:30 p.m., regular games start at 7 p.m. $10 admission (includes one regular book). Progressive Money Ball and door prizes. Concessions include weekly specials along with regulars pizza, cheeseburgers, hamburgers, hot dogs and fries.

Pull Tabs $1000 payouts with some having multiple winners. Down lines and 3 Balls! Instant winning Pull Tabs $500. Jackpot in 54 numbers or less $1000 (Progressive - $100 added each week). Consolation $500. Winner Take All Special. Call 301-884-3165 for more information.

Visit our website www.mothercatherine.org for Jackpot and Moneyball update.

Bingo at Father Andrew White Father Andrew White School gymnasium (22850 Washington St., Leonardtown) Every Friday; doors open at 5:30, games start at 6:55 p.m.

Bingo is held each Friday at the Father Andrew White School gymnasium in Leonardtown. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus #1470, doors open at 5:30 and games start at 6:55 p.m. For more information, call Ed Henderson at 301-475-1824 or visit kofcknights.org.

Thursday, Sept. 17 Quality Street “Cooking with Fruit” Cooking Class Quality Street (41625 Fenwick St., Leonardtown)- 6:30 p.m.

Join the instructor Aaron Weiner to learn how to make Watermelon orange mint and feta salad; Fresh pineapple pico de gallo with baby shrimp and pita; Pork tenderloin with warm apple red cabbage slaw over wild rice; Banana tarte tatin with vanilla ice creamClass fee is $65. Class registration required.

For more information, visit www. qualitystreetcatering.com.

TPP/ANA Panel Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (22156 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park)- 5 to 7 p.m.

They will hold the “International Partnerships -- Key to Global Maritime Security” & Reception. Registration required. $10 fee. For more information, visit paxpartnership. org.

Friday, Sept. 18 Steak Shrimp and Fish Dinner Menu American Legion Post 221 (21690 Colton’s Point Rd., Avenue)- 5 to 8 p.m.

The American Legion Post 221 has a Steak, Shrimp, & Fish Dinner Night on the third Friday of ev-

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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.

ery month from 5 to 8 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to get out and meet people in the community. There are several menu items for the adults and kids to enjoy at a reasonable price. You can call 301-884-4071 for further information. You can also visit our website at www.alpost221.webs.com.

Day Trip to Harrington Raceway & Casino Hollywood Rescue Squad (23469 Rescue Ln., Hollywood)- 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join the trip that is a fundraiser for the Hollywood Rescue Squad.

Price is $41, which includes: Coach bus, water, snacks, $10 free play and free buffet. Departs: 9 a.m. returns approx 7:30 p.m. For more info or to sign up, call Brenda Pruett at 240-298-5019.

Saturday, Sept. 19 Quality Street “Entertaining Made Easy” Cooking Class Quality Street (41625 Fenwick St., Leonardtown)- 6:30 p.m.

Join the instructor Dan Roys to learn how to make Sautéed mushroom on bruschetta; Chicken breast stuffed with spinach and feta; Mediterranean Tabula; Vanilla ice cream with strawberry reduction. Class fee is $65. Class registration required. For more information, visit www.qualitystreetcatering.com.

Coastal Arts Market Port of Leonardtown Park (23190 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown)- 9 a.m.

The Coastal Arts Market is an outdoor monthly market held the Third Saturday of every month at Port of Leonardtown Park. The Arts Market features handmade, affordable art from local and regional artists and artisans. Styles of art include Painting, Photography, Ceramics, Glass, Jewelry, and Wood, plus handmade quilts, clothing, soap, furniture and other delights. All products sold are handcrafted. So come by each 3rd Saturday to beautiful Port of Leonardtown Park and enjoy the beautiful setting while browsing the best local handcrafts around.

“Migration on the Point” Field Trip Point Lookout State Park (11175 Point Lookout Rd., Scotland)- 8 a.m. to noon Join us at Southern Maryland’s premier birding hotspot as fall migrants funnel south to cross the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River. Loblolly pines, mixed hardwoods, beaches, marshes and broad water views regularly deliver a wide variety of species and occasional rarities. Meet the leader Tyler Bell at the park entrance parking lot. Fee area. RSVP to Tyler at 301-

862-4623 or jtylerbell@yahoo.com.

22nd Annual Artsfest Fine Arts Festival Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby)10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center presents the 22nd Annual Artsfest Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, & Sunday, September 19 & 20, 10am to 5pm both days.

This year’s event will feature more than 165 juried artist booths, both inside and outside, drawn from the Mid-Atlantic region and across the country. The festival activities are scattered across the beautiful wooded sculpture garden, including more than thirty performers, two entertainment stages, a myriad of children’s activities, great food, wine and beer, and more! Annmarie Garden’s Artsfest is a stunning celebration of the visual and performing arts with activities and entertainment for all ages. Download your $1 OFF Artsfest ’15 coupon at our website and be one of the first 500 families on either day to receive a free Artsfest ’15 shopping bag. Artsfest admission for adults is $6; children 11 & under free; Annmarie members are free. Parking is free. Artsfest is a rain or shine event; please no pets! For more information, call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmarigarden.org.

Sunday, Sept. 20 A Taste of St. Mary’s Downtown Leonardtown- noon Family event! Activities for the kids. Classic car show and free entertainment. Samples of restaurant specialties will be available for purchase. Admission and parking (in designated areas) are free. Chance to win gift certificates from area restaurants and caterers. Drawings to be held all day at the event. TV on site so you don’t have to miss the Redskins game! For more information, email info@smcchamber.com, call 301-737-3001, or visit the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce website at https://smcchamber.com.

Monday, Sept. 21 SKYWARN Spotter Class Charles County Government Building (200 Baltimore St., La Plata)- 6 p.m.

Would you like to help your local National Weather Service (NWS) office by providing the ground truth on the atmosphere observed from radar, satellites, and various reporting stations? The National Weather Service Forecast Office and the Charles County Office of Emergen-

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cy Management will offer a SKYWARN® Spotter Class.

An NWS meteorologist will teach this free class and provide related materials. This course will train you to recognize features associated with developing, mature, and dissipating thunderstorms, which cause hazardous weather such as lightning, flooding, hail, tornadoes, and downbursts. Participants will also learn basics about winter weather and tropical hazards.

At the end of the course, you will be assigned a SKYWARN spotter number, which is maintained in the official database at the NWS in Sterling, Va. You will be instructed how to report vital weather information.

Past participants are welcomed to attend for a refresher class. To register, go to CharlesCountyskywarnbasic.eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Jennifer Adams at AdamsJen@CharlesCountyMD. gov or 301-609-3430.

Tuesday, Sept. 22 Zumba Gold-Toning Sunderland Elementary School (150 C Jones Rd., Sunderland)- 7 p.m.

This class is Zumba Gold Toning class - a dance/fitness program specifically designed for the beginner that allows you to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience is neces-

sary. Come see what it’s all about.

We have a great group of ladies who have a blast while growing stronger with every class. For more information, visit www.zumba.com and search for the program.

Wednesday, Sept. 23 Speaker Series at Sotterley The Barn at Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Ln., Hollywood)- 7 p.m.

Todd Brewster will give his talk, “Lincoln’s Gamble: The Tumultuous Six Months that Gave America the Emancipation Proclamation and Changed the Course of the Civil War.” Was it through will or by accident, intention or coincidence, personal achievement or historical determinism that President Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves? This Lincoln expert describes the search for the right moment to enact the Emancipation Proclamation and simultaneously turn the tide of war.

For more information, visit www. sotterley.org.

St. Mary’s County Fair Entry Day St. Mary’s County Fairground- 1 p.m.

Exhibit entry day for the County Fair. Check the catalog of classes for details. Catalogs are available at the county libraries or on-line at www.smcfair.somd.com.

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Pirate Day! Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)10 a.m.

Throw on your best pirate outfit and head for the museum to hear pirate stories, sing sea chanteys, make a pirate hat, get a pirate tattoo, learn to tie knots and walk the plank on our pirate ship. Regular museum admission applies. For more information, visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Thursday, Sept. 24 Little Minnows Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)10 to 11 a.m.

Theme is Migrations! Birds migrate all over the world, and some of them come right back to the museum. A program for children age 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Fee is $5, members free. Preregistration suggested. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

www.smcfair.somd.com.

Food at Sea in 1812 Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (10515 Mackall Rd., St Leonard)- 7 p.m.

Have you ever eaten Lobscouse or Dandyfunk? Join Simon Spalding as he explains the culinary practices of the world’s navies and merchant ships in the early 19th century, with fascinating details of how food was preserved, prepared, and consumed aboard sailing ships of the era.

The lecture will be held at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab) at 7 p.m., at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM). The lecture is free and open to the public. For lecture details or additional information on other JPPM events, visit www.jefpat.org, call 410-586-8501 or email jef.pat@maryland.gov.

St. Mary’s County Fair St. Mary’s County Fairground- 3 p.m.

Gates open at 3 p.m., exhibit buildings open at 4 p.m. A 4-H horse drill team performance and mini-horse are featured. The carnival will feature a one price ticket event this evening. Check the website for the complete program.

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Eaglewolf Corner Lounge (105 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro) – 8 p.m.

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) –7:30 p.m.

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

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Lauren Kashan, the vocalist of Sharptooth performing enthusiastically near front line viewers.

DJ Dave A sign posted around the festival so the concert may broaden its audience and ensure enjoyment for all the patrons who came.

Monday, Sept. 21

Jazz Jam

Dave and Kevin

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Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 4 p.m.

Vocal Workshop Saccehetti Music (7 Oxford Way, Huntingtown) – 4 p.m.

Mike Damron Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Saturday. Sept. 19 Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 20 Wine and Design Fundraiser VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd., California) – 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 22 Team Feud Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 23 Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 6 p.m.

Pirate Day Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) – 10 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 24 Mercy Creek Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 6 p.m.

Open Mic Jazz Jam Eaglewolf Corner Lounge (105 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro) – 8 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 25 Still Standing Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Latrice Carr Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) – 7:30 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.

Patrons sit in front of the smaller stage where bands performed acoustic songs, a different pace from the main stages nearby.

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

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25. More than charged 26. A major division of geological time 27. Japanese apricot 28. Initial public offering 29. A quantity of no importance 35. Securities market 36. Sharp part of a tool 37. Downwind 38. Doctor of Education 40. Built up 41. Borrowers 42. Stray 43. Country singer Haggard 44. Eurasian marten pelts 45. Fashion magazine Marie ___ 47. Turkish candy 48. Regarding 49. Distribute game cards 52. Princess Anne’s daughter 53. Planned pipeline from Burgas to Vlore 54. An academic gown 55. Removes moisture

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Thursday, September 17, 2015

St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities 72nd Waterford Homes Tour and Crafts Exhibit The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services is hosting a trip to the Waterford Homes Tour and Crafts Exhibit on Saturday, Oct. 3.

The Waterford Homes Tour and Crafts Exhibit is the oldest juried crafts fair in Virginia and four-time winner of the Loudoun Convention & Visitors Association ‘Best Event of the Year.’

In addition to historic homes open for tour, 155 juried heritage craftspeople (many nationally known) provide hands-on demonstrations, entertainers provide continuous traditional music and dance, and Colonial and Civil War-era militia encamp and demonstrate. There really is something for everyone!

The Fair is held throughout the village on hilly streets and uneven ground, and the village is closed to automobile traffic. A good deal of walking is required, and most of the historic buildings and private homes on tour are not wheelchair accessible. The Fair goes on rain or shine. Cost: $55 per person, includes, motor coach bus transportation, bus driver’s tip, snacks and ticket into the Fair (admission, house tours and all exhibit buildings, all entertainment and re-enactments,

and craft demonstrations). To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1062.

Walk with Ease The Arthritis Foundation has developed a new program that uses walking to relieve the pain and stress of arthritis. This six-week program is part classroom instruction and part walking and has been shown to reduce the pain of arthritis and improve overall health.

The series is available at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m., Sept. 14 through Oct. 28. (except on Sept. 16 & 18 when the Loffler Senior Activity Center is closed due to the repaving of the parking lot.) The class is sponsored by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Health Connections and features health education information, personalized walking routes, tips for safe and comfortable walking as well as stretching and strengthening. Materials are provided. For more information or to register call 301-475-6019.

Learn to Paint for Free at Northern The Southern Maryland Decorative Painters will host a free, one-hour ‘Learn to Paint’ event at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Thursday,

Oct. 1 from 1-2 p.m. Participants will paint a small clay pot using simple decorative painting techniques. All supplies are provided.

Advanced sign up is required. To learn more or to sign up, please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3101.

Fall Yard Sale The Northern Senior Activity Center Council will hold a yard sale open to the public at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 6:30 a.m. A wide assortment of items will be available for purchase at reasonable prices. Proceeds benefit the Northern Senior Activity Center. Donations are accepted until noon on Friday, Oct. 2. No clothes, children’s toys, computers or exercise equipment will be accepted. Please review your donations to ensure that they are saleable.

Contact Council President, Pat Myers, at 301-884-8714 to arrange for donation drop-offs.

Perennial Garden Class A year ago, a perennial garden workshop was held at the Loffler Senior Activity Center that included planting a garden. In the spring, a follow up class was held to check on the progress of the garden. Now it is autumn and time

for winter preparation. What needs to be done? Find out at the 3rd session in this series on Thursday, Oct. 1. at 1 p.m. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 to register or stop by the reception desk.

Tai Chi for Arthritis: The Core Movements The Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program developed by Dr. Paul Lam, uses gentle Sun-style Tai Chi routines that are safe, easy to learn and suitable for every fitness level. The Tai Chi program helps reduce stress, improves balance and flexibility, and is good for your overall mind, body and spirit.

During the six weeks at the Garvey Senior Activity Center, participants will learn warm-up and cool-down exercises, six basic core movements, and direction changes to add challenge. Due to the nature of this class, attendance at all sessions is highly recommended and no walk-ins will be accepted; advance sign up is required. Class meets on Wednesdays, Sept. 30– Nov. 4 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. To register, call 301475-4200, ext. 1050. Free.

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Run Away Slaves

By Linda Reno Contributing Writer During the summer of 1831, five slave men made their escape from Chaptico.

This was not a spur of the moment escape and must have taken a long time to plan.

Although they may have lived within a few miles of each other, most likely they didn’t see each other on a daily basis, and even then it would have been noticed if they were openly conspiring.

On Sept. 2, 1831 Elizabeth A. Sothoron* and Susan A. Parnham** placed an advertisement in Washington, D.C. newspapers offering a $50 reward for each of the two men if taken in Washington or Maryland and $100 each if taken elsewhere. One “who

calls himself George Lee was described as being about 35, 5’7”-5’8” tall, dark complexion, thick lips, and shows his teeth when spoken to.” The other was named Matthew, “age 21, a bright mulatto, and of genteel appearance.” The ladies said they were sure the men were headed for Pennsylvania by way of Washington or Baltimore.

On the same date, Dr. Luke P. Barber*** advertised for the return of three of his slaves--Robert, about 33, “his hair comes rather low on his forehead, has a down look, is apt to cough at times, and can read and write”; Nealy, about 24, “has large pop eyes (they appear to be swelled and the whites very large); plays on the fiddle, and can read and write.” Dr. Barber said Robert and Nealy were brothers, “well made fel-

lows with a good set of teeth…both of them were recently whipped before a magistrate, lately, for stealing tobacco, and some of the marks will long remain.”

The third slave was William. He was “about 35, large, likely, fat, stout, well made and tall, has a good set of teeth, and a scar on one of his knees.” Dr. Barber said that William is “subject to a hernia or rupture in the groin which descends into the scrotum…. he is bold and daring and perhaps one of the vilest scoundrels that lives…is a great fighter and has injured two or three of my negroes…has been several years a preacher or exhorter…can read very well and write.”

“Those negroes have been well treated and much indulged by me, and they all ran away from me without any provocation

whatever. When William went off he said he was going to a camp meeting. Two other negro men ran away with him, Mrs. Sothoron’s and Miss Parnham’s. They are making their way to Pennsylvania or New York.

Keep a look out on or along the railroad, as it is said they intended to go that way.” A reward of $200 was offered for each man regardless of where he might be captured.

Dr. Barber’s last advertisement appeared on Oct. 27, 1831. I could find no further record of the men. *Mary Elizabeth Attaway Briscoe (17941855), widow of John Sothoron **Susan Ann Parnham (1796-1864) who married Rev. Henry B. Goodwin in 1832 ***Dr. Luke Philip Barber (1777-1856), husband of Jane Bruce Yates

Thursday, September 17, 2015

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Wanderings of an Aimless Mind

September Memories

By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer At this time of year, I start remembering about when school started for my sons and how I was one of those mothers who took off from work the first week of school so I could be there when they met the bus and when they got home. I wanted to be the one who heard all the stories about their first few days of school, and… I wanted to have the obligatory cookies and milk waiting. Oh, how I miss those times, though I do get to enjoy some of the school excitement when I watch our neighbor’s grandkids before and after school sometimes.

Of course at the time my kids were young, I may have thought how I was too busy with all of their school and after school events going on.

I know I had them in music one night, scouts another night, and sports another night, and what was worse for them was that I usually held some sort of PTA office. What could be worse for a kid? My older son said to me after I became PTA president at Hollywood Elementary, “I’ll never be able to get in any trouble, you are always here.” He didn’t get in trouble anyway. In fact my children probably got in more trouble with me there. A fine example is when I had a recycling club and the kids and I were going to make cast paper to use for signs. I learned that you should not soak newspapers in water for an extended length of time in a rarely used room unless you love the smell of raw sewage. We only had the class/ group once a week so it was a full seven days of me, along with everyone else, wondering what that awful smell was in the school. That was embarrassing.

The worst disasters were probably during my archaeology club at Hollywood. I think the principal was always a little worried when the kids, other parents and I went out to the old house site I found in the woods near the school. It was near a hunting area, so I bought all the kids orange vests, and there was the possibility of small animal bites, ticks (which there were lots of tick bites), cutting themselves on rusty relics or any of a number of terrible things. My son likes to tell the tale about one of our archaeology outings where he broke his arm and I still made him carry our bags

of gear and tools back to the car. Well, I didn’t know it was broken for sure at that point. We went trick or treating at the principal’s house that night just to show her he was okay. There still is a noticeable dip on his forearm.

Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts were some of the best times I think. I was a leader in cubs quite often and had so much fun with the pack. Boy Scouts were great; my sons and I learned so much and met some wonderful, giving people. I would never have been able to get my sons to both of their meetings if it weren’t for one of the troop assistants, the late Jim Bricker. He would take my older son to his Boy Scout meeting so I could take my younger son to Cub Scouts.

There are good people in this world. One such wonderful, giving man I met while at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church hall in Laurel Grove for scouts was Mr. Harold Younger.

What a sweet gentle man. I just found out he passed away on Aug. 15th. He loved to hug everybody and make sure everyone was happy. The boys all loved him – as did everyone. My Mother hated hugs, but she was at one of the scout meetings and Harold came up, hugged her in a bear hug and she loved it. She always looked forward after that to her bear hug from Harold. My condolences to his family, Mt. Zion and the Mechanicsville Fire Department on such a great loss.

I want to make sure I say a warm hello to Mrs. Hayden and her fellow music lovers who meet at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church on a regular basis to hear Edsel Bradbury’s Music Jam. Mrs. Hayden, it was so nice chatting with you – I do miss the times you would stop in my shop when we chat comfortably about lots of things. The music jam sounds like a wonderful night of friendship and fun at a great church hall. You might just see me there one time!

The photo is of me cooking the Scouts breakfast in the old Mt. Zion kitchen in the ‘90s.

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

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Kentucky Kim

By Laura Joyce Contributing Writer

By the time this column is published, it may well be a bit dated: I’m writing this on Sept. 14, just before I leave on vacation, so 10 days will come and go—along with whatever may change in that time—before you’re reading this. Much about the status of this story, like all news, has seemed to change almost daily.

In this case, the news I’m referring to relates to Kentucky Kim, the elected official who was, as of last week, waking up in jail after refusing to follow the laws and a court order in Kentucky. She’s out now, but is pledging to interfere with the law again once she returns to work, so I hope they haven’t reassigned her jail cell to anyone else just yet.

In some ways, it doesn’t at all matter what the court order she’s defying pertains to: Ky Kim is a citizen of the U.S., and part of our responsibility as citizens—the price, if you will, of our many rights, the cost of our incredibly rich tapestry of freedoms—is to obey the law. It’s a give and take, a quid pro quo. You can’t have it just one way…unless you’re Kim Davis, who seems to think that’s exactly how she can have it (cue the misguided cheers of Mike “What Constitution?” Huckabee and Ted “My God Can Beat Up Your God” Cruz and the rest of the peanut gallery).

Davis has steadfastly insisted that she is above or beyond the law; the crux of her argument is that God’s laws supersede any of those pesky little laws made by humans.

Not to put too fine a point on it, but that’s pretty much the same argument—not to mention the same prototype for God, a vengeful and exclusionary one—that the members of ISIS look to for a nod of approval when they’re beheading innocent journalists and aid workers. Davis’ stance conveniently ignores another oh-so-annoying concept in this particular case: the separation of Church and State.

If you haven’t followed Kentucky Kim’s meteoric rise to the time-honored position of martyr, here’s the back-story: almost a year ago, Kim Davis was elected to the position of County Clerk in Rowan County, Kentucky. Presumably she knew what the job entailed since she’d served as Deputy County Clerk for 26 years under her mother (who retired, leaving the position vacant). Perhaps the question of nepotism is best left for another day, though; the story has plenty of ‘legs’, as journalists like to say, without considering the taxpayerfunded ‘family business’, in which Davis’ mom hired her and set her salary, just as Davis, once elected, hired her son and set his salary.

Anyway…after winning the election, Davis “promise[d]…each and every one that I will be the very best working clerk that I can be and will be a good steward of their tax dollars and follow the statutes of this office to the letter.” I suspect she’s skating on the thin edge of a technicality: making sure no one sneaks any paper clips

out of the office and being positive that all documents are signed with blue ink (or whatever the ‘statutes of the office’ are)… while systematically squashing the civil liberties of every same-sex couple she encounters. I can almost hear her now, protesting that sure, she promised to follow the statutes of the office, but she never told anyone she’d follow the Constitution.

Apparently her election occurred just in time to run smack into the Constitution, and the legal sea change that occurred after the Supreme Court ruled, in their landmark 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, that same-sex couples have the same fundamental right to marry as heterosexual couples.

In Kentucky, as in many states, the County Clerk issues marriage licenses; it is part of the job to be sure that the application is filled out correctly, that the attendant fee is paid, and that any other requirements, which vary from state to state, are met. It is not the County Clerk’s job to decide who is eligible—beyond those state-legislated requirements—or what constitutes a legal marriage…and it’s certainly not the Clerk’s job to decide what constitutes a morally acceptable marriage.

The question of who is entitled to marry is a question for the Courts, and the Supreme Court’s 2015 decision made that clear. The Supreme Court did not determine that this was only true if it fit within Ky Kim’s interpretation of God’s will.

A marriage license is a civil document, not a religious one. It is a contract—that’s why the state is involved in our marriages in the first place—and civil contracts are not religious agreements. Perhaps it’s confusing to Davis since weddings take place in churches and synagogues and temples, but there is a clear delineation between a religious ceremony and a marriage license.

You can be legally married at a courthouse without involving a church; you cannot be legally married at a church without involving a courthouse. Ky Kim is confusing the Rowan County Courthouse with a religious institution, and that flies in the face of the separation of Church and State.

When Kim Davis ran for office, she knew exactly what she was getting into.

It’s time for her to stop trying to make others live by her extremely selective religious beliefs (I don’t care, morally, what she’s done; what bothers me is her inconsistency and hypocrisy, since she is on her fourth marriage, and had two children out of wedlock, yet insists that same-sex couples are the ones who are bringing about the downfall of “family values”).

It’s time for Davis to go to church on Sundays and go to work on Mondays without mixing up the two; it’s time for Davis to do her job. If she won’t, she should resign—or be impeached—so that someone else can be elected, someone who will follow the law of the land. In my book, it’s exactly that simple, and exactly that clear.

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