2015-10-15 St. Mary's County Times

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Museum’s Future Funding Remains Uncertain Museum Opening This Winter IN LOCAL

“Mayor of St. Inigoes” Still Going Strong At 90

IN CRIME

Defendant in Oakville Shooting To Get New Hearing

IN BUSINESS

Port of Leonardtown Winery Wins Big at Maryland Governor’s Cup

Read The 3rd In A Series On Local Small Businesses on page 21 Photo by Frank Marquart

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“There are concerns about funding Patuxent River Naval Air Museum impacting money for our other sites.”

- Dale Springer, a citizen member of the county museum board

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Letters

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Providing Excellent Service For Over 20 Years

Obituaries

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Taste of Solomons

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Church Directory

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“Mayor of St. Inigoes” Still Going Strong At 90

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Robert “Bob” Waxman, who served for decades as the executive director of the former Naval Electronic Systems Engineering Activity (NESEA), now known as the Webster Field Annex in St. Inigoes, retired from civil service in 2006 but that hasn’t stopped him from continuing to work in the defense industry despite his advanced age.

Waxman turns 90 years old this week and couples a deep knowledge of the history of the defense industry here with a keen desire to continue working for it.

Now working for MilCorp as a contractor, Waxman said the work at Webster Field has come a long way since he first started working there as a young electrical engineer back in 1951.

“I’ve been here ever since,” Waxman said, sitting in his home in Wildewoode. “I’ve worked with some of the best people this county has ever seen.”

In just two years Waxman said he found himself in charge at NESEA, overseeing work for what was then known was the Bureau of Ships, doing critical communications systems work.

His operating budget back then was just $300,000.

It was something NESEA would become famous for in time, but Waxman said the partnership between defense contractors and civil servants at Webster Field has come to symbolize a can-do attitude for whatever job they are handed.

“We do anything people have enough money to pay us to do,” Waxman said with a grin.

The list of clients Webster Field has gath-

ered over the years has been impressive, including the U.S. Navy, Secret Service and even the White House and Secretary of Defense.

What sets Webster Field apart, Waxman said, is its business model; it has always gone out to seek clients rather than wait for them to come to Webster Field.

“We had no godfather giving us work,” Waxman said.

“We pioneered using defense contractors as partners.

“We worked together to get the job done.”

The job, as Larry Wise, a friend of Waxman’s and a senior defense contractor said, comes down to four main pillars.

The first is communications gear for seagoing vessels, especially the Aegis guided missile cruisers, the second is providing man-portable communication gear for special operations personnel.

The last two are identify-friend-or foe systems and systems for air traffic control, Wise said.

“It’s all about supporting the warfighters,” Wise said. “Those four pillars equal about a $1 billion business.”

For all the work Waxman has done, helping to establish the well-deserved and sometimes secretive reputation of the effectiveness of the team at Webster Field, he still looks to his large family as the penultimate achievement of his long life.

A cabinet he points to in his small, sparse dining room is laden with pictures of his five children — four sons and a daughter — as well as his 10 grandchildren.

“My proudest accomplishments are over there,” Waxman said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Hits 4 Heroes Supports Local Marine

Harry Poole, left, of Hits 4 Heroes, presents a check for $34,000 to Jesse Bland, a marine who served in Iraq and Afghanistan as a fire and rescue specialist. In front are Sean Adams, left, and Caleb Getscher, amputees from the war who have also received assistance from Hits for Heroes.

Hits for Heroes is a local fundraising group

that holds sporting events to raise money to help care for wounded warriors, many of who suffer from amputations, post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries.

The check presentation took place at the Back Road Inn in Compton.

- Guy Leonard

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St. John’s Parishoners Build Homes in Belize

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer About a dozen parishoners from St. John’s Catholic Church will continue the work they’ve started in the tiny Central American country of Belize by building a small home for an impoverished family.

Parishoners built a similar home — just 16-feet by 16-feet — last year and have plans to do the same starting next week when they travel to that nation’s population center, Belize City.

Laverne Schaeffer, who went on the last trip and is one of the leaders of the upcoming one, said the home to be built will be named for her husband Bill Schaeffer who passed away shortly after coming home from the first missionary trip.

“A house like that to us is like our living room, but to them it’s a mansion,” Schaeffer said. “It’s the poorest of the poor there. They don’t have running water or electricity.”

Though the home for the Belize family will be small, Schaeffer said, and without electricty it will have a bathroom with running water.

“It’s so rewarding,” Schaeffer said of working to help the poor there. “People who came back from this trip came back changed people.”

Parishoners are paying their own way to Belize and they, along with students at St. John’s School, have in equal amounts raised the $5,800 needed to build the home.

Fr. Ken Ray, St. John’s pastor, said that the mission was about more than just building a home, it was to build relationships with a Catholic parish in Belize that might one day become a sister parish to the one in Hollywood.

The parish in Belize City is San Miguel, they said.

“Pope John Paul II had a saying that he wished every developed parish in the world would adopt an undeveloped parish,” Ray said.

Though that relationship has not been finalized, they said, there are hopes that the greater church authorities will allow it.

The 12 volunteers will leave Oct. 18 after a commissioning ceremony at St. John’s Church. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Special “Pre-Opening” Dinner at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum On Friday, November 6th at 6:30, the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association will host a special inaugural dinner in the new building of the museum complex.

The dinner will begin with a special reception for the Platinum sponsors, Maryland State Leadership, the Director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Honorable Charles F. Bolden Jr., and the Naval Air Systems Commander, Vice Admiral Paul Grosklags.

A cocktail reception will be open for all supporters and attendees beginning at 6:30 in the new building with the program beginning at 7PM. Glen Ives, Chairman of the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce is the Master of Ceremonies and he will kick off this special night by introducing Hayden Hammett, Leonardtown Council Member, who will sing the National Anthem and Pastor Roderick McClanahan, from First Missionary Baptist Church, who will provide the opening prayer.

A very special award presentation will follow for LCDR, U.S. Navy retired Harry Errington.

Harry will be honored and recognized for his many years of selfless volunteer work at the air museum and will become the first recipient of the Gabe Gabrelcik Meritorious Volunteer Service Award. This inaugural award will be presented by Ms. Joyce Gabrelcik in honor of both Gabe’s and Joyce’s support and leader-

ship throughout the history of the museum.

The Gabe Gabrelcik Meritorious Volunteer Service Award will be a permanent feature in the new building.

The keynote speaker is NSAS Administrator Charles F. Bolden Jr. Charlie Bolden is a 1968 USNA graduate, a retired Major General in the Marine Corps, a 1979 Test Pilot School (TPS) graduate, and a member of the NASA Astronaut Corps with four space missions and 680 hours in space.

Lisa and Michael Kelley of Canard’s Catering will prepare the sit-down dinner with entrée choices of Chicken Chesapeake, Pork Tenderloin, and Vegan Portobello Stack. After dinner and the short program, musical entertainment and dancing will be provided by the Logan Kraft Band from Alexandria, Virginia until 11PM. Community support for our community’s own Naval Air Museum and for this particular event is so important for our museum’s future.

For ticket and additional information about this special community event, please call 301863-1900. The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization and donation receipts will be provided.

Barbara Ives, California MD Community Outreach Director PRNAMA Board of Directors

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Commissioners to Hold Annual Meeting with Legislative Delegation

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Citizens Encouraged To Submit Proposals

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will hold a joint public meeting with the St. Mary’s County Legislative Delegation on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room inside the Chesapeake Building (41770 Baldridge Street) to review legislative proposals for the upcoming 2016 session of the Maryland General Assembly.

The Commissioners invite proposals from the public. Only proposals specific

to St. Mary’s County can be considered.

Citizens should send written comments and suggestions to the Office of the County Attorney, P.O. Box 653, 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. The deadline for submissions is November 6, 2015.

For more information, please contact George Sparling, County Attorney, at 301-475-4200, ext. 1705.

Press Release

Fundraising Art Show for Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital Breast Cancer Awareness The St. Mary’s Arts Council and the Leonardtown Business Association (LBA) are sponsoring the third annual “Uplifting Designs” to support the fight against breast cancer. More than a dozen local artists have submitted bra art to be displayed in businesses around Leonardtown. Community members are encouraged to vote for their favorite with donations. This is the third year for Uplifting Designs which has raised several thousand dollars for MedStar St. Mary’s breast cancer outreach.

At least one in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Many women get regular mammograms and are able to catch their cancer early with excellent survival rates. However, for every survivor, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of women who are not so fortunate. Even with the focus on breast cancer’s threat, many women don’t know they should be getting a regular mammogram. Many more know, but cannot afford to do so. Uplifting Designs is all about helping those women. It’s a fun art show, but it’s also a very serious fundraising effort for MedStar St. Mary’s breast cancer outreach.

The goal is to getting the word out about the importance of early detection and regular mammograms.

The Uplifting Designs Bras are located at the following Leonardtown businesses.

• “Paper Monet” by Kelly Cochrane -- featured at The Craft Guild Shops • “Rock Star” by S-Scape Salon -- featured at Caught my Eye • “Mardi Bra” by Kelley Loveless -- featured at Crazy for Ewe Yarns • “Lookout” by Tanya Parker -- featured at The Good Earth Natural Food Company • “Go Fight Win” by Renee Gross -- featured at Opal Gallery • “Lovin’ Spoonfuls” by Brenda Elmore -featured at Fenwick Street Used Books and

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Music • “Mother Nature - (The Ultimate Natural Woman) by Brenda Elmore featured at BTB Coffee Shop and Speakeasy • “Butterfly Kisses” by Katie Lee -- featured at Port of Leonardtown Winery • “Cure Is our Aim” by Carol Lawson -- featured at Southern Maryland Laser Therapy • “The Baynet” by Kelly Loveless -- featured at Black Market Interiors • “Crazy for Ewe Girls” by Ellen Lewis -featured at Ledo’s Pizza • “Royal Peacock” by Marie Cochrane – featured at Crazy for Ewe Yarns For more information or to donate, please contact Nell Elder, St. Mary’s County Arts Council at info@smcart.org.

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Todd Brewster “Lincoln’s Gamble”

Sotterley Plantation is pleased to give an inside look at our upcoming presenter for the 2015 Speaker Series at Sotterley. This important community outreach is yet another way that this National Historic Landmark fulfills its mission of preserving, researching, and interpreting Sotterley Plantation’s diverse cultures and environments and to serve the world as an educational, cultural, and community resource.

Because of the ongoing generosity of The Boeing Company, dedicated to promoting education and the arts within the Southern Maryland community, the Speaker Series at Sotterley is free to the public. Due to limited

seating, advanced reservations are required.

Call 301-373-2280 for reservations.

Popular myth would have us believe that Lincoln did not suffer from indecision, but instead that he did what he did because of his commanding belief in equality. Learn more about the man behind the decision from New York Times Best Selling Author, Todd Brewster. Was it through will or by accident, intention or coincidence, personal achievement or historical determinism that he freed the slaves?

Come check out a free lecture at Historic St. Mary’s City featuring Dr. Beverly Straube on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.

Twenty years of excavation on the site of James Fort, established by the English in 1607, have resulted in over 2 million finds.

Many of these artifacts are surprising for their contexts and are enabling new interpretations of life in the early settlement. This presentation by Dr. Straube, who has served as the senior archaeological curator since the beginning of the Jamestown Rediscovery Project, will discuss some of the highlights

of these findings. The lecture is free and open to the public.

For information, call 240-895-4990 or info@hsmcdigshistory.org Historic St. Mary’s City is a museum of living history and archaeology on the site of Maryland’s first capital in beautiful, tidewater Southern Maryland. For more information about this program or the museum, contact the Visitor Center at 240-895-4990, 800SMC-1634, or info@HSMCdigshistory.org.

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The annual Health Fair will offer a variety of activities, health screenings and exhibits aimed at promoting a healthy balance of the mind, body, and spirit; an overall feeling of well being--for all ages.

Health Fair The Way To Wellness Friday, October 30, 2015 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Uniformed personnel will safely place your sensitive documents in their state of the art mobile shredding truck. You can witness the destruction and they will provide a certificate of destruction for your records.

No need to remove paper clips, binder clips or staples. Each person will be limited to two boxes, and is responsible for disposing of their own boxes, trash bags, etc. The shredder truck can’t accommodate these items. No binders accepted.

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PROVIDED BY THE ST. MARY’S COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE All non-prescription over the counter medications, prescription medications, in addition to pills, liquids, ointments and lotions, will be accepted.

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• Depression Screening

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• Flu Inoculations

(Medicare card holders should bring their cards; a $20 payment, by cash or check is required from those not eligible for Medicare.)

…. Over 80 vendors, other free screenings, health checks and tons of giveaways!!!!

For more information call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050 or visit the Department of Aging & Human Services website at stmarysmd.com/aging Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor and the Department of Aging & Human Services.

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A man convicted of firing a shotgun into a crowd gathered outside an Oakville liquor store nearly 10 years ago is set for a hearing in county Circuit Court this week for a reconsideration of his sentence.

Dempsey Wayne Herring, Jr. is currently serving a 67-year sentence on charges of first-and-second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and using a firearm in the commission of a felony.

The shooting occurred in August of 2006.

At Dempsey’s sentencing hearing in December of 2007, State’s Attorney Richard Fritz recounted the story of that night when a softball victory party at Boatman’s Mini Mart turned violent.

Dempsey lived in a home adjacent to the store where the melee first broke out.

Fritz recounted that when Herring, his girlfriend and other family members crossed the street from their residence to join the party, Herring punched a man who bumped into his girlfriend.

Herring and those with him were chased off the property, Fritz said, and Herring grabbed a shotgun from his

home and fired a shot in the air.

The crowd on the public street scattered, Fritz said, but Herring fired three more times at the retreating crowd, walked onto the convenience store property and continued to fire his weapon.

In all, three people were hurt in the melee.

At his sentencing hearing, Dempsey said on the evening of the shooting he felt compelled to fire because the crowd was coming on his property.

“I didn’t want to fire,” Herring, now 35, said. “But when I saw them coming on my property I knew I had to do something.”

Fritz said there was no evidence that anyone in the crowd, which was predominantly African American, crossed onto Herring’s property.

Dempsey’s defense attorney at the time, George Petros, argued that his client was facing a mob situation and even said Herring had been fired on from the crowd that night.

Herring had petitioned for a new trial in 2009 but his conviction was upheld by the Maryland Court of Appeals. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Route 235

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

St. Mary’s County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a vehicular crash on Route 235 and Rue Purchase Road in Lexington Park that has claimed a life, agency officials said.

The crash occurred Tuesday afternoon around 4 p.m. and left much of the rush hour traffic in the north-bound lanes stopped except for the far left lane, sheriff’s officials said.

Initial reports show that the deceased was a man who worked at the clinic at Patuxent River Naval Air Station; he was operating a motorcycle when he was killed.

The operator of the motorcycle has been identified as Travis Lamar Cole, 38, of California.

Reports from sources with knowledge of the investigation state that emergency

services personnel tried to revive the victim, but they were unsuccessful.

He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Investigation revealed a 2009 Acura TL, operated by Jackie Jay Erickson, 55, of Leonardtown, was making a Uturn from southbound Three Notch Road onto the northbound lanes. According to witnesses, police said, a 2007 Suzuki motorcycle was operating at a high rate of speed and passing cars in the area. The motorcycle approached the Acura and accelerated while trying to change lanes, police said. The motorcycle struck the rear of the Acura and Cole was ejected from the motorcycle and was flung into a wooded area near the road.

Speed appears to be a contributing cause to the crash, sheriff’s officials said.

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office today announced its participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. This year's theme is "My disability is one part of who I am."

The history of National Disability Employment Awareness Month traces back to 1945 when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week." In 1962, the word "physically" was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities.

In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

"This year's theme encapsulates the important message that people with disabilities are just that — people," said Jennifer Sheehy, acting assistant secretary of labor for disability employment policy. "And like all people, we are the sum of many parts, including our work experiences. Disability is an important perspective we bring to the table, but, of course, it's not the only one."

The Sheriff's Office will be conducting Accessible Parking Violation Enforcement

throughout the county. A violation of these regulations consists of fines ranging from $58.00 to $140.00. When utilizing accessible parking areas, ensure that you have the proper registration plates or a placard properly displayed on your vehicle. Also, remember that if you are transporting a person with a disability and using an accessible parking spot, the person with a disability is required to be with you. Please ensure that you leave the designated accessible parking spaces available for those who need them—especially in densely populated workplace parking areas.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is proud to be a part of this year's National Disability Employment Awareness Month," said Sheriff Tim Cameron. "We want to spread the important message that we value the diverse perspectives, including those of individuals with disabilities.”

This is our unique way of contributing to National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Employers and employees in all industries can learn more about how to participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month and ways they can promote its messages — during October and throughout the year — by visiting www. dol.gov/ndeam.

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that will serve its citizens ages 50 and over for many years to come. We have since formed the Garvey Senior Activity Center Council to continue to foster support of the Garvey Center.

We thank all the citizens who supported this effort and the BOCC and appreciate their hard work and consideration to support the new Garvey Senior Activity Center building.

It was with great pleasure to read the article in the County Times, Sept. 3 edition, “County Issues Bid on Library, Senior Center.” It has been a long and apparent fruitful journey since July 2014 to this point in time. The Garvey Group started collecting signatures from St. Mary’s County residents to petition the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to move the planning for the Garvey Senior Activity Center (Garvey Center) to the FY2016 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budget back in July 2014. On May 12, the BOCC included the planning for a new Garvey in their FY2016 CIP Budget, after many Public Open Forums and testaments to the need for a new Garvey, which has outgrown its capacity to support its patrons Now the county has issued the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) signaling its intent to get the new Garvey Center building started along with a new library.

On behalf of the Garvey Group and all the citizens who signed the petition in support of a new Garvey Center, we express our deep gratitude for the swiftness of your actions after the budget was approved.

We look forward to volunteering our time to help shape the new Garvey Center design into a reality

Letters to the Editor

Sincerely, The Garvey Senior Activity Center Council Dale Taylor, President; Margaret Forrest, Vice President; Patricia Armstrong, Secretary; Gail Murdock, Parliamentarian; and Bettie Broadhurst, Council Member Submitted by Margaret Forrest on behalf of Dale Taylor 23835 Speith Rd Leonardtown MD 20650 301 481 5850

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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.

Mary Elizabeth Janousek, 62 Mary Elizabeth Janousek, 62, of Leonardtown, Md. died on Oct. 1 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born Jan. 22, 1953, in O’Neill, NE, she is the daughter of the late Matthew Patrick McCabe and Elizabeth Ann Chase McCabe.

On Aug. 25, 1971, Mary married her childhood sweetheart, James A. Janousek in Freemont, Ne. Together they celebrated over 44 wonderful years of marriage.

She was a devoted wife supporting her husband throughout his military career, moving often and raising their daughter Jeannie. Her first job was in Hawaii at the Navy Exchange, while Jeannie attended pre-school. She was very sociable and made many friends. She moved with her family to St. Mary’s County Md. in 1979 where she was employed by Marlyns’, a children’s shoe store. In 1981 her family was transferred to Virginia Beach Va. where she started working in the banking industry; first with Virginia National Bank who became Sovran Bank which later became Nations Bank. After Jim retired from the Navy in 1995 the family moved to Leesburg, Va. where both of them worked for KR Systems Inc. for several years. During the transition of NAVAIR’s headquarters to Patuxent River Maryland in 1996 Mary and her family once again moved back to Southern Md. She continued to work for KR Systems until the year 2000 when she became employed by Eagle Systems Inc., a premier defense contracting company, where she provided Business Financial Admin support to the Electromagnetic Interference Lab onboard NAS Pax River, this was truly the highlight of her working career as she was able to play an active role in Fleet Support.

She enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, reading and shopping. She was an excellent cook and delicious baker.

She enjoyed teaching her granddaughter the art of baking, especially pies. She was an animal lover and avid bird watcher. She loved to vacation and spend time at the beach, especially the Outer Banks.

A memorable and enjoyable vacation was a trip to Mallorca Spain. However, her greatest love was spending time with her family.

In addition to her husband, Mary is also survived by her daughter, Jeannie Marie Tallent (Tony) of Leesburg, Va.; her siblings, Bill McCabe of O’Neill, Ne., Patty McCabe (Pat) of Salt Lake City, Utah, Katie Bean (Mitch) of Kearney, Ne., Theresa Peterson (Lee) of Charlotte, N.C., Dennis McCabe of O’Neill, NE and Tom McCabe (Jeff) of Omaha, Neb. as well as her granddaughter, Mara Alexis Tallent of Leesburg, Va. who was the pride and joy of her life along with her many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jim McCabe.

Family received friends on Sunday, Oct. 4 with a Memorial Service celebrated by Reverend Joe Orlando afterwards at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. Inter-

ment will be private. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Pa., Leonardtown, Md.

John Den Langford Jr., 66 Captain John Den “Gerbil” Langford Jr., USN (Ret.), 66, of California, Md. passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at home, in the arms of his loving family. He was born on Sept. 19, 1949 in Pensacola, Fla. His parents were the late John Den “Jack” Langford and Lorraine “Lammers” Langford.

John graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and commissioned into the Navy in Nov. of 1973 through the Aviation Officer Candidate School at NAS Pensacola. He proudly earned his Naval Flight Officer “Wings of Gold” and began flying the EA-6B “Prowler” out of NAS Whidbey Island, Wash. His Naval cruises took him from the Mediterranean to the coast of Japan but always brought him back to Whidbey Island where he met and married Terri (Long) his “Pretty Smurfette” in June of 1984.

John was very personable with a terrific sense of humor which served him well as he moved his Bride from the beautiful islands of the Pacific Northwest to the desert of Fallon, NV. While standing up “STRIKE U” at NAS Fallon, Nev. and still trying to persuade his wife that the Navy would send them to beaches around the world, they had their first son, John Den “J.D.” Langford, Ill. in Jan. of 1986.

Shortly thereafter, they were blessed with their second son, Daniel Paul Langford in Dec. of 1987, while stationed at the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, Calif.

John’s service culminated with two tours of duty at the Naval Air Weapons Station in China Lake, Calif. where he retired as the Commanding Officer in 2000 after 27 years of meritorious and honorable service. Gerbil flew over 2,000 hours in the EA-6B and hundreds of hours in various other airframes to include the FA-18B. Relocating one more time to California, Md., John began his second career at Northrop Grumman and retired again in 2012.

Throughout John’s life he was a devoted father and husband. He was “Mr. Fix It” around the house, automobiles or anywhere he happened to be. He enjoyed his routine at the gym and the occasional race. Always up for a new experience or challenge, he learned to snowboard at 50 and to rappel and rock climb at age 64.

Though in perpetual motion, John always had time for a romantic getaway with his “bride” and especially enjoyed cruising.

In addition to his beloved wife, Terri, John is also survived by his sons, John Den Langford, Ill. of California, MD and Daniel Paul Langford of New Bern, N.C.; a niece, Amy Kantaras of Kearney, Neb.; brother-in-law, Jay (Suzie) Long of Oak Harbor, Wash.; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Tracy Kantaras.

Family received friends on Monday, Oct. 5 at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955

Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated

by Monsignor Mike Wilson on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 14400 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD. Interment was held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Fisher House Foundation, or a Veterans Organization of your choice.

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

Vincent Robert Cutchember, 72 Vincent Robert Cutchember, 72 of Mechanicsville, Md., entered into eternal life on Oct. 1. Vincent was born in Drayden of St. Mary’s County, MD, on Oct. 22 1942 to the late James Richard and Mary Margaret Cutchember.

He was the second of seven children, and was educated in the St. Mary’s County public school system at Jarboesville School in Lexington Park, Md. Vincent was saved at an early age, and has always had a deep love for the Lord, and his family. He was very committed to helping his parents and showed much responsibility, being an example to his other siblings. He helped to care for his younger siblings while his parents worked. He taught some of them how to ride a bike, do home chores, and later how to drive an automobile. As a young man, he was naturally gifted as a carpenter, and traveled to D.C., Md., and Va., taking on large contracts for building sites. He taught the trade to his other three brothers, as well as a few nephews. He soon became promoted as Foreman on many of his projects. He was offered a construction contract in Newport, R.I., which led to him forming his own company known as Cutchember Brothers Construction Company, which was very successful.

Although Vincent’s Christian life began at St. Mark AME Church in Valley Lee, Md., with his parents, he continued to grow in his walk with the Lord when his family moved to St. Matthews Church of Christ - now St. Matthews Free Gospel Church - which was founded by his aunt and uncle, the late Elder Hayward Jones and Mother Catherine Jones-Clay in 1962. He became a member of its first choir, and continued to work in the church wherever he found the need. He was responsible for supplying the church with its current stained glass windows and some of its pews. He also supported and encouraged the line of interim ministers, who helped Mother Clay keep the church going, after the death of her husband – including his own mother, the late Margaret Cutchember, who was also a minister there, assisting her sister, Mother Clay.

Vincent was later promoted to a Deacon under the leadership of Elder Randolph Strong. Vincent also had a lifelong love for singing, especially the old traditional hymns, which he often sang with his aunt and godmother, Sis. Isabel Waters (sister also to Mother Clay), and anyone else he could get to sing with

him. Singing always seemed to lift his spirit and ignite the anointing of the Lord upon him. He also greatly befriended the Amish and Mennonite families in his neighborhood, who also enjoyed singing and worshipping God with him. He just loved being around people and talking about the goodness of God. In 1977, Vincent met and married Lucille Williams, and from that union he was blessed with three daughters, Stephanie, Victoria, and Sabrina, and one son, Earl. However, due to illness, the marriage lasted only a brief eleven years, and after the death of his wife he was left with the responsibility of raising his young children alone. Through faith in God and a determination to see his children through school, he made the sacrifice of giving up the higher paying construction jobs in D.C. and Va., and settled for lower paying ones closer to home in St. Mary’s to make sure his children stayed in school and did well. He was highly commended by his community and their school for the exceptional job he did, seeing that they graduated from high school and went on to pursue their working careers. He always prayed and trusted God for another companion with whom he could share his life.

In 2008, after his children were grown and gone, God answered that prayer. That year, he met and married Tanya Calloway, another love of his life. They continued to work in the church together, singing on the Senior Choir, assisting with the Tuesday and Thursday Noon Day Prayer Service, and fulfilling his other duties as a Faithful Deacon, now under the leadership of Bishop Daniel Jones.

Deacon Vincent leaves to cherish his memories his devoted wife, Tanya Calloway Cutchember; two daughters, Victoria Cutchember and Sabrina Stoney (Maurice) of Lexington Park; son, Earl Williams of Lexington Park; two sisters, Romaine Cutchember of Drayden, MD and Min. Pearl West of Suitland, Md.; one brother, Elder Larry Cutchember (Teresa) of Raleigh, N.C.; a devoted aunt and godmother, Isabel Waters of Drayden, Md.; ten grandchildren, Pamela, Tiffany, Justin, Sheniah, Kaitlyn, Ashley, Briana, Dustin, Jameisha and Kyle; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Family and friends united on Saturday, Oct. for visitation at St. Matthews Free Gospel Church of Christ, 23755 Hollywood Road, Hollywood, MD. Interment followed at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.

James Benjamin Dyson, 92 James Benjamin Dyson, 92, of Abell, Md. passed away on Sept. 29 in Annapolis, Md. Born on Sept. 7, 1923 in Palmer, Md., he was the son of the late Gertrude Rich Dyson and James Richard Dyson.

Ben was the loving husband of Mary Armstrong Dyson, whom he married on July 5, 1942. Ben is survived by his children: Mary M. Clinton of Washington, D.C., Dulca A. Ball of

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Barbara J. Sansbury, 72 Barbara J. Sansbury, 72, of Great Mills, Md. died on Oct. 1 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center in Lexington Park, Md. surrounded by her loving family. Born Jan. 31, 1943, in Washington, D.C., she is the daughter of the late Robert E. Lyons and Mary Gough Lyons.

On Feb. 18, 1966 Barbara married her beloved husband, Richard Sansbury in District Heights, Md. Together they celebrated over 47 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in Feb. 2013.

She was employed over 20 years as a dedicated, compassionate, and caring nurse at Civista Hospital in LaPlata, Md. until her retirement in 2001. In 2001, she and her husband moved to Florida to enjoy their retirement together. After his death, she returned to Southern Maryland to be with her daughters and grandchildren. She was an avid reader, a lifetime learner, and a mentor. She enjoyed her daily walks in her Fla. community. She was an excellent baker, especially shoo-fly cookies, cream puffs, and pies. However, her greatest love was for her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren.

Barbara is survived by her daughters, Jean Walls (Lewis) of Milford, Del. and Becky Sansbury of Great Mills, Md.; her grandchildren, Chelsea Walls, Briana Walls, Matthew Sansbury, Joshua Sansbury, and AJ Walls (Ashley); her great grandchildren, Brielle and Brandon Walls; her brother, Daniel Lyons; her sister, Susan Gantt (Kenneth) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Lyons and James Lyons. All services were private. Memorial contributions may be made to Make a Wish Mid-Atlantic, Inc., 5272 River Rd. Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20816 and Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Pa., Leonardtown, Md.

Stephen Brice Dieudonne, 61 Stephen Brice “Steve” Dieudonne, 61, of Piney Point, Md. died on Sunday, Oct. 4 in MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, Md. surrounded by his loving family. Born March 21, 1954, in Washington, D.C., he is the son of Madeline Staples Dieudonne of Silver Spring, Md. and the late Benjamin Roy Dieudonne.

Steve is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park. On Oct. 5, 1984, Stephen married his beloved wife, Valarie J. Luers at the Methodist Church on St. George’s Island, Md. Together they celebrated 30 years of marriage. He spent most of his working days in the mailing and printing business. He enjoyed boating, fishing and spending time on the water with his family and friends In addition to his mother, Madeline, and beloved wife, Valarie, Steve is also survived by his daughters, Justine Bedard (Andrew) of Glen Burnie, Md. and Shelby L. Dieudonne of Piney Point, MD; his sister, Debra L. Cook of Silver Spring, Md.; and brother, Neal Dieudonne of St. George Island, Md. He is preceded in death by his father, Benjamin.

Family receive friends for Steve’s Life Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 10 with a Funeral Service officiated by Reverend Joe Orlando at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Contributions may be made to St. George Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 30, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Pa.

Evelyn Marie Adams, 94 Evelyn Marie Adams, 94, of Tall Timbers, Md. died on Tuesday, Oct, 6 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Jan. 26, 1921 in Cedar Point, Md. and is the daughter of the late John Clyde Jarboe and Minnie Fenhagen.

On Jan. 25, 1941, Evelyn married her beloved husband, Thomas Leroy “Kilroy” Adams, Sr. They celebrated over 63 wonderful years of marriage before his death in Feb. 2006. She was employed at Patuxent River Naval Air Station as a draftsman until her retirement on Feb. 27, 1981. Evelyn and her late husband Leroy were tobacco farmers and kept a large garden of vegetables throughout their marriage that they shared with everyone. She enjoyed preparing the family meals and she always cooked large meals, often spending all day in the kitchen in order to provide a banquet style meal for everyone and all were welcomed to dine at her home. Like most great cooks from this generation she never used a measuring cup for any of her recipes and everything was always perfect. She was known for her stuffed ham, fried chicken, crab imperial and her world famous sweet tea. Sports were always a large part of the Adams household with a game on almost every day, however her favorite was baseball, especially her be-

loved Orioles and she knew every player’s name on the team. She loved to cross stitch and made many fabulously detailed patterns that were given as gifts to friends and relatives. Evelyn enjoyed the telling of stories about her early life growing up on a farm in Cedar Point and St. Mary’s City with her brothers and sisters. Evelyn was a lifelong Catholic and member of St. George’s Catholic Church for over 55 years. Leroy and Evelyn could be seen every Saturday evening in the third pew and would often visit with friends after mass up at the store. Evelyn never had a bad word to say about anyone and spent her life in devotion to her church and family. Taking care of people is what she excelled at, her devotion to Leroy and Buster cannot be stated in words, her life revolved around them. Evelyn was a loving and committed wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be missed by all that ever had the privilege of making her acquaintance.

Evelyn is survived by her children, Patricia Gardner of Crofton, Md., Gloria Jean Wilcox of Great Mills, Md., Frances Lyons of Henderson, Nev., and Thomas LeRoy “Buster” Adams Jr. of Tall Timbers, Md.; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by all of her brothers and sisters.

Family received friends on Friday, Oct. 9 at St. George’s Catholic Church, 19199 St. George’s Church Road, Valley Lee, MD 20692. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend John Nguyen. Interment followed in the church cemetery. A life celebration following services was be held at the St. George Community Center. Contributions may be made to Second District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692 or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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

William Conway Beall, 97 William Conway “Connie” Beall, 97, of Mitchellville passed away Sept. 30 at his residence. He was born Feb. 4, 1918 on the Dumblane family farm in Melwood, Md. to Ru-

fus and Mary Frances (Fowler) Beall. He graduated from Marlboro High School in 1935. He married Laura Buck on Aug. 23, 1940 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Upper Marlboro. Connie was Postmaster of Upper Marlboro prior to his retirement in 1978.

He was the Past Master of Centennial Lodge 174, the Scottish Rite and Order of the Eastern Star Upper Marlboro Chapter 61.

Connie is survived by his wife Laura B. Beall, nieces Dolly Davis of N.J., Jo Ann Walker of N.C., and Marikay Shaw of Dunkirk, and nephews James Reed of Nevada and Lewis Buck Jr. of Upper Marlboro. Also surviving are great-nieces Alex, Kelsey and Janice Freeman. He was preceded in death by sister Janice B. Shaw.

Family and friends were received Monday, Oct. 5 at Rausch Funeral Home, Pa., Owings. A funeral service and celebration of Connie’s life was Trinity Episcopal Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Memorial donations in his name may be made to trinity Church or Shriners Hospital for Children, Pa. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings, Md.

Lexington Park, Md., Raymond Dyson (Phillis) of Forestville, Md., Agnes Somerville (Joseph) of Waldorf, Md., 12 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his son James H. Dyson, siblings Thomas Dyson, and Roland Dyson. Ben was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, Md. resident; he worked as a waterman, bus driver, truck driver, and construction worker, retiring in Jan. 1985. Ben enjoyed bingo, lottery, and good times.

The family received friends on Friday, Oct. 9 at Holy Angels Catholic Church Ave., Md. A Mass of Christian Burial followed with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, Md. Pallbearers were: Kelvin Dyson, Francis Broome, Cecil Somerville, Lamont Hill, Troy Baker and Anthony Thomas.

Victoria Carolyn Perrey, 49 Victoria “Vicki” Carolyn Perrey, age 49, of Huntingtown, Md., passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 4 with her family by her side. She was born on Nov. 26, 1965, in Leonardtown, Md. to Regina and David Morgan.

Vicki was a resident of Huntingtown for the past 13 years. She enjoyed a number of hobbies, which included painting, gardening, bird watching, camping, cooking and traveling. Her family and friends were the center of her life and she truly enjoyed their companionship.

She was the beloved wife of Mark Perrey and the loving mother of Markus Perrey. She was the daughter of David and Regina Morgan, sister of Barbara Calhoun and James Morgan. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, family and friends. A Memorial Gathering was held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, Pa.

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School Board Approves Almost $2 Million in Tech Upgrades

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Facing the prospect of continuing to work with too few computers that have long been obsolete the St. Mary’s County Board of Education approved the use of $1.9 million in reserves to purchase much needed new computers and supporting equipment at Wednesday’s meeting.

The need is most felt in elementary schools where students are constantly waiting to use computers that have chronically slow connections to the Internet.

“The need for technology in elementary schools is critical,” said Board Chair

Karin Bailey. “The amount of technology a student faces in 6th grade now is phenomenal.”

This can be daunting to elementary students entering middle school, she said, particularly if they have not had much time on computers in school or if they lack technology access at home.

“This is one huge purchase we haven’t made and the time has come where we need to do it,” Bailey said.

Board Member Rita Weaver voted against the plan initially to allocate the $1.9 million to the purchase, but once the others members had voted to approve it she praised school system staff for coming up with product bids that were competitive.

“Everyone knows I harp on the bidding process,” Weaver said. “But you’ve done your homework. You went out and got a better price.

“I agree you got the best price for what you were looking for. This is how the bidding process and getting quotes should be done.”

Dave Howard, an information technology specialist with the Division of Support Services, said the plan was to place three computers for student use in all elementary school classrooms and one new computer for teachers with an interactive whiteboard.

This would comprise the bulk of the $1.9 million spent at $1.09 million, he said.

“There’s not much more my techs can do [with the old computers],” Howard said, adding that many of the computers date back to 2007. “We did make it through PARCC testing but it wasn’t easy.”

The PARCC test is the exam used to test competency in the new Common Core curriculum and relies heavily on school systems to use computers as it is taken on-line.

Schools officials were worried that the PARCC test taking over the spring would heavily tax its information technology infrastructure.

be suitable for younger audiences. For information and showtimes, visit www. csmd.edu/Arts or call the Box Office at 301-934-7828 or e-mail bxoffc@csmd. edu.

semester of study. They must maintain a cumulative 3.0 grade point average, earn a “B” or higher in all courses required for the nursing program with no previous nursing course failures, and reflect sound moral and ethical values with professionalism and integrity of the highest caliber. Established in 2012, the Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society is recognized by the National Association of Associate Degree Nursing. CSM formed its chapter in 2014. Faculty advisors for the society are Nursing Professor Jan Bonham, Associate Professor Lynn Kennedy and Associate Professor/Nursing Program Area Coordinator Karen Russell. For information about CSM’s nursing program and other health sciences, visit www.csmd.edu/hea/.

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Alexander talked about his dedication to his craft and his life as a musician with U.S. Navy Band “The Cruisers.”

“More than 300 people competed for one spot [as a drummer] with the band.

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12 in Indian Head. The annual walk honors loved ones who have died, and raises funds for research and education. “We set our goal at $1,000 and even though we have exceeded our goal we will continue to fundraise until the end of the year,” said Barbara Wheeler, CSM adjunct faculty member and stage manager for “The Bright Blue Mailbox Suicide Note.” The play follows Jake who finds an unaddressed suicide note and goes on a crusade to find the note’s author. The cast will place collection jars at each performance of the “Bright Blue Mailbox,” which is performed at the La Plata Campus Oct. 15-17. Production may not

CSM Inducts Students into Nursing Honor Society The College of Southern Maryland has inducted its newest members, fourth-semester nursing students, into the Alpha Omega Chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Society, during a ceremony at the La Plata Campus in September. Inducted were, from left, Hannah Arnold of Lexington Park, Samata Bushal and Samantha Cox of Waldorf, Valerie Dowell of Dowell, Christine Hurry of Clements, Kelcie McElvine of White Plains, Amanda Schmeltz of La Plata, and Susan Wallish of Lusby. The path to induction involves nursing students becoming provisional members at the beginning of their third

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Naval Air Museum To Open But Questions Remain Over Funding

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer After years of planning, delays and even contractor fraud, the new Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (PRNAM) is set to open this winter, but some who sit on the board that runs the county’s museums are concerned the new entry is getting county funding to keep it running but the county has no control over how that money is spent.

The issue, they say, is that the naval air museum is not under the auscpices of the county Board of Museum Trustees, even though commissioners agreed with some reluctance earlier this year to provide more than three-quarters of a million dollars to the PRNAM board to renovate the current buildings that house the old museum and bolster its operating expenses.

Dale Springer, a citizens member of the county museum board, said that the PRNAM would essentially receive tax payer funds “without any formal ovesight.”

The structure the county uses to fund its four main museum sites, the school house in Drayden, the Piney Point Light House museum, the St. Clements Island site and an underwater World War II sunken U-Boat, comes in part from county funds and money raised by a friends foundation through donations.

The PRNAM has its own fundraising arm and has already received nearly $1 million in county funding.

Springer said there were worries that the county might fund PRNAM at the expense of the other county historical sites.

“There are concerns about funding Patuxent River Naval Air Museum impacting money for our other sites,” Springer said. “The county is spending money it has no control over.”

Commissioner Tom Jarboe, who supported providing money to PRNAM, said that commissioners had a lengthy discussion with board members of the air museum about this alottment being the one and only to support its opening.

“We got a lot of flack boosting PRNAM,” Jarboe told The County Times.

“There was a long discussion about them becoming self sufficient but our other museums don’t make money.”

Though there was an agreement between the two sides earlier this year about the sustainment issue — the original agreement established years ago between the county was to build the new facility on Route 235 and that the PRNAM assocation would take on all funding responsibilities — Jarboe said he “wouldn’t be surprised” if the PRNAM leaders came back to the county to ask for funds.

It would be a tough second sell, he said.

“If they come in next year looking for more money it’s going to be hard,” Jarboe said, adding however, that the commissioners “would be stupid to thumb our noses at the museum just because of something we said.”

Jarboe said the risk of supporting the

“There are concerns about funding Patuxent River Naval Air Museum impacting money for our other sites.” costs of the museum, which is located just outside the naval air station’s main gate, outweighed the risks of not supporting it.

If the county turned its back on the museum after giving it just enough to open and then close its doors, it would be a mistake, Jarboe said.

“Give it some time and we’ll see how it plays out,” he said.

Ed Sierra, president of the PRNAM Board of Directors, said an aggressive fundraising program and increase in community outreach was producing gains for the museum leading up to its grand opening.

The plan includes approaching defense contractors and then private businesses outside the defense industry, Sierra said, to ensure the air museum can sustain itself.

“I’m confident in it,” Sierra said of the plan. “It’s going to be difficult but that’s our intention.”

Coming back to the county next year for more funding was “not in our business plan,” according to Sierra.

In the past year, he said, a membership drive has increased their paying members by 45 percent and the presence of a rotating fleet of aircraft inside the museum would attract much greater interest.

“It’s not just going to be a bunch of static displays,” Sierra said.

Helen Dorsey, another member of the county’s museum board, agreed that the county had to take up support for PR-

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NAM but the current conditions of funding and control were not right.

“If this is a county institution it needs to be operated by the St. Mary’s County Board of Museum Trustees,” Dorsey said. “It can’t be a free standing entity.

“Where are the checks and balances?”

But, Dorsey said, the county was forced to act when it learned that the PRNAM association could not reach its fund raising goals.

“We couldn’t have another blighted property on Route 235,” Dorsey said.

“We had to take it over, I understand that.

“But it shouldn’t be a lone operation.”

The push to get a new air museum dates back about 10 years with the original building design having to be pared down because of too high a price.

The revised plan is manifest in the newly constructed building that now sits just across from Pegg Road, but that was delayed because the contractor’s bonds were fraudulent.

The prime contractor on the project now is Biscayne, to whom county commissioners awarded $4.9 million to build the new facility. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Celebrating 10 Years of Fitness

By Crista Dockray Staff Writer World Gym in Mechanicsville is happy to say it is 10 years strong, all puns intended.

Ryan Keller opened his World Gym in October 2005. Since, he was offered fitness and aerobics classes from yoga to bodypump, specialty outdoor classes, personal training, daycare, senior programs and more.

He said the trick to keeping the business strong is his great staff, staying consistent throughout the years, and caring about people.

“I want to keep you long term, I want you to see results,” said Keller.

On Sept. 19 World Gym held their Member Appreciation Block Party. At 8 a.m. to noon they held a zumba class and a spin class outside under a big tent. From noon to 3 p.m. there were vendors and food and at 3 p.m. the band No Green Jellybeanz performed. There was a lot of free stuff given away, including two, 10-year memberships to the gym, a $25 Gift card for Origami

Owl, a Brickhouse Physique shirt and personal training gift certificate, and a LulaRoe Gift card for $25. Delegate Matt Morgan was one of the attendees at the block party and awarded Keller a business citation for 10 years of business.

They also gave special awards to all of the people that have been with them since they first opened.

“Any gym can have equipment and everything, but I think it’s about the people inside of it,” said Keller.

All proceeds from the raffles went to the Chopitcon Braves Youth Football Team and to the Mechanicsville Optimist Club.

That was what the celebration was about, Keller said, helping the community and helping the members that have been with them for so long.

“I just love being here, I love the fact that we have helped so many members,” said Keller.

One man, Mike McDonald, 66, can speak for this success. McDonald has been a member for around seven years, but about

LIBRARY ITEMS Library Holiday Hours All three branches of the St. Mary’s County Library will be closed on Friday, July 3; Saturday, July 4; and Sunday, July 5 for the Independence Day holiday. All branches will be open regular business hours on Monday, July 6.

Family Coding Club Registration Closes July 6!

The St. Mary’s County Library, in partnership with the Maryland Division of Library Development and Services (DLDS), FutureMakers and Code in the Schools will be holding a pilot project for a Family Coding Club. The Family Coding Club will take place from 12 noon to 3 p.m. on four Saturdays this summer: July 11, July 18, July 25 and August 1 at the Leonardtown Library. Family Coding Club teams will be required to attend all four sessions. Families will sign up as a ‘team’ and must include at least one adult and can include up to three children. Children should be between the ages of 7 and 13 years old. Lunch and all materials will be provided and this program is free! Registration is in-person only at the Leonardtown Library by 8 p.m. on July 6.

No previous computer science experience is required.

Mr. Jon and Friends Professional Performance The Mr. Jon Music Show will be coming to St. Mary’s County on Monday, June 29. Mr. Jon will be at Margaret Brent Middle School (29675 Point Lookout Road, Helen) at 10 a.m., at Leonardtown Elementary School (22850 Duke Street, Leonardtown) at 12:30 p.m., and at the Lexington Park Library (21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park) at 3 p.m. All ages are welcome to join Mr. Jon and his friend George the Monkey for a dancey musical time with plenty of giggle along the way.

Crafternoons are back!

Leonardtown Library will host Crafternoon on Tuesdays, Lexington Part on Wednesdays, and Charlotte Hall on Thursdays all summer long starting Tuesday, June 30 through August 6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Kids of all ages can drop in and complete a weekly craft project. Supplies are provided.

A Hero Called the Lighthouse Keeper Charlotte Hall branch will host St. Clements Island Museum as the present A Hero Called the Lighthouse Keeper. The presentation is for all ages and will be held on Wednesday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m. Learn about the heroes that risked their lives to help guide ships safely to their destination. The presentation will include the daily life and expectations of a lighthouse keeper and highlight some heroic deeds of past lighthouse keepers.

Duct-Tape Bonanza Charlotte Hall branch will hold a Duct Tape Bonanza and table top gaming activity for all ages on Thursday, July 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Participants can make a cool wallet, cuff bracelet, or pair of flip flops... with superhero and comic book themed duct tape!!

All supplies will be provided. A variety of table top games will be available to choose from, including Munchkin, Tsuro, and Ticket to Ride.

Minecraft Mania – Lexington Park Lexington Park branch will host a Minecraft Mania program on Tuesday, June 30 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for ages 10 years and older. Players will share strategies with other Minecrafters, explore new terrain, gather raw materials and create amazing structures. Registration is required and will open two weeks before the program on www.stmalib.org.

three years ago he suffered a stroke at the gym. Luckily one of the members was a nurse and ran to his aid. The doctors said he was lucky to be alive and almost completely unscathed. McDonald got back on his feet and continued to go to the gym, and still does, everyday.

“It’s like family here,” he said.

In honor of their 10-year anniversary, World Gym is holding their 10th anniversary open house on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

You can pick up VIP passes, available at the World Gym front desk, and gain unlimited free access to the World Gym in Mechanicsville from that day to Oct. 17. If you join on the eighth anniversary of their open house, Oct. 17, you pay only $10 to join and the rest of the year is free.

If you are already a member and you refer a friend, you get the rest of the year free as well. If you get three or more friends to join on the open house, then you become eligible to get all of 2016 for free.

“This is a good friendly atmosphere, a good family atmosphere..when you feel welcome, you will want to come back,”

said Keller.

World Gym of Mechanicsville is located at 29020 Three Notch Rd. in Mechanicsville. Their hours are Monday through Friday 4 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on World Gym in Mechanicsville, visit www.worldgymmechanicsville. com, call 301-884-8096, or find them on Facebook for events and promotions. crista@countytimes.net

Tractors on Parade

By Skylar Broome Contributing Writer

“Are y’all ready to see some tractors?”

The words rang out through the square where bluegrass, country, and rock had been playing just before. A crowd had gathered to see the sixth annual Southern Maryland Antique Power Association.

Restored tractors and antique cars of all kind

came perusing down the street at 1 p.m. There were many other activities, including barrel rides for young children and a raffle for a wheelbarrow full of interesting prizes such as gift cards. After the parade all the tractors and their proud owners had parked, the crowd was able to walk up and get their picture taken with their favorite vehicles of the afternoon.

The parade was joined by the Baltimore/ Washington Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society. contributing@countytimes.net

Photos by Skylar Broome Owner Toni Vargo proudly displays his restoration progress in an easy to follow visual format.

John Deere tractors weren’t the only thing to appear in this parade. Antique cars refused to let themselves be outshined.

Books For Bikes

The Freemasons of the Thomas J. Shryock Lodge will be formally kicking off the 2015 Books for Bikes program on Oct. 21 at the Lexington Park Elementary School between 4:30 and 6 p.m. In addition to the support of the Lodge, this exciting program has been sponsored by generous contributions of the Pax Velo cycling club, the Patuxent Adventure Center, Holmes Tucker International and Avian LLC. In order to incentivize the development of reading skills and encourage children to read recreationally, this program will provide first through the fourth grade students of Lexington Park Elementary School the opportunity to win one of four brand new Specialized HotRock mountain bikes at the end of the school year.

The faculty of Lexington Park Elementary with the cooperation of students’ parent will be tracking

the reading performed by students. The more a student reads, the better their chance at winning a bike in the drawing at the end of the year. The bicycles to be awarded will be fitted to the awardee by the staff of the Patuxent Adventure Center. Additionally the Patuxent Adventure Center will honor its standard free service program to the recipients.

This year’s program is the first undertaken by the Lodge and while it currently involves a single school, the intent is to grow to eventually encompass the St. Mary’s County Public School System if charitable fundraising will support. Any local businesses or organizations interested in supporting this program should contact Colin Boynton at c_hawkbubba@hotmail.com.

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Equestrian Open House

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By Skylar Broome Contributing Writer For horse lovers of any and all experience, the Equestrian Open House at Greenwell State Park is not an event the family will want to miss. Whether you are a rider or not, this Greenwell event is for anyone that is even remotely interested in the trails and recreation of the beautiful state park.

“We have added so many new things to our lesson program,” said Jenn Emmart of the Equestrian Programs.

There is no better way to show off the Sensory Trail and Obstacle Course than to see it firsthand, she said.

Among the many activities highlighted include getting up close and personal with the horses. Two of the farm’s prides include a small pony by the name of Jackie and her baby Summer – named for her birthday on the summer solstice.

Above all, this event is family-oriented.

There are several children’s activities to keep the young ones busy (including and not limited to horse-themed crafts and petting baby goats) but adults are welcome to inquire about more than just lessons for their children.

“We don’t often get adults that want to ride, and they normally have a great time once they start,” Emmart said.

The Equestrian Open House will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to noon at Greenwell located at 25450 Rosedale Manor Ln., Hollywood, Md. Admission is free, but there is a small fee for some activities.

Photos courtesy of the Greenwell Foundation

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Small Businesses, The Environment and Natural Resources

By Ellen Lewis Contributing Writer You know that small businesses are good for the local economy, but did you know they’re also good for the environment and for our county’s natural resources? When small businesses start up, they tend to locate in existing buildings. They nestle into established business districts, breathing new life into traditional commercial areas with underutilized commercial real estate.

This practice is part of the green effort of infill development which encourages the re-use of existing real estate, parking and infrastructure.

Infill development and small local businesses are the antidote to sprawl. Of the many definitions of spawl, the most familiar to us here in St. Mary’s County is the growing number of national chain stores and restaurants in strip malls up and down our roads. These businesses make very inefficient use of our land with vast single story facilities and acres of impervious parking surfaces that increase chemical runoff into our precious watershed.

Small businesses and infill devel-

opment, on the other hand, have the goal of creating more densely developed, multi-use areas. As you find in Leonardtown, there are multi-story buildings with affordable apartments above and commercial below.

This approach creates a lively blend of residential, retail, and services for the community. Many owners and staff live very near their shop.

The businesses are close together, creating a walkable commerce district. You can park once and walk to your various errands. Drop off a letter at the post office, deposit a check at the bank, stop in at your favorite shop for a quick look to see what’s new, and meet a friend for lunch, all within the span of a block or two.

Unlike the owners of national brand stores and restaurants, local business owners care about St. Mary’s County and its environment.

Like you, this county is our home, and protecting it for our families and future generations is a goal we share. Shopping local is a way you can show that you appreciate the difference local businesses make in St. Mary’s County.

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Port of Leonardtown Goes for the Gold … And Wins

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer

The Port of Leonardtown Winery celebrates their fifth anniversary this year, and celebrated the occasion with two special edition wines and a strong showing at the Maryland Governor’s Cup Competition.

“Every year, it gets a little more serious,” said Richard Fuller, a chair owner of the Southern Maryland Wine Growers Cooperative.

Two of their wines, McIntosh Run and Autumn Frost, traditionally perform well at the Maryland Governor’s Cup Competition,

Fuller said, this year was no exception, with Port of Leonardtown taking home 10 awards overall.

This is not the first time Port of Leonardtown had a strong showing at the governor’s cup – a number of wines at the first competition they participated in won awards.

“It surprised all of us to some degree, and it surprised all of the other growers,” Fuller said.

Getting a reaction to the newest wines is the culmination of between nine and 18 months of work, according to winemaker Patrick Isles. Wines being made today will be on sale sometime in the next two years, he

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said. Port of Leonardtown maintains a core lineup of wines while making sure to add some variety in with every run. Even in years when the grape crop is not the best, Isles and the rest of the Port of Leonardtown crew can finesse the wines to their full potential.

Port of Leonardtown is a member of the Southern Maryland Wine Growers Cooperative, which “…was formed in 2007 as the region began to transition away from tobacco production to other agricultural pursuits.

The potential for the emerging wine industry to positively affect agriculture and tourism in Southern Maryland was recognized and supported by the state of Maryland, the local government, and farmers. Partnering with St. Mary’s County and Leonardtown, interested farmers and others with a passion for wine set in motion a plan to ensure the success of wine grape growing in Southern Maryland. The SMWGC formed as the first agricultural cooperative in the state of Maryland leading the way for viticulture and fu-

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ture wineries,” according to the Port of Leonardtown website.

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Always There Companion Care

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Do you have a loved one living at home who needs a little help during the day? Always there Companion Care (ATCC) can offer some help!

ATCC Owner Sandie Johnson started the business six years ago. She was working at a nursing home at the time, and was in contact with a number of families trying to keep their loved ones at home as long as possible.

“I opened the business for the families,” Johnson said.

Becoming a caregiver for an aging family member can be taxing on the entire family, Johnson said. ATCC gives offers respite for families so they can work, go on vacation, and go to school without worrying about their loved one at home.

ATCC does not offer health care services, such as bathing and giving out medication.

They can help cook meals, give clients rides to appointments, and the security of having someone else in the house. Companions will even go to medical visits with clients to ensure the family gets all needed information from the doctor.

Before taking on a client, Johnson and ATCC Director of Operations Paula Morgan will go into the home and evaluate what type of care is needed and work out the details with the family. If the care needed exceed what ATCC can provide, Johnson has a number of resources she will recommend.

Safety is their highest priority, she said.

ATCC can offer around the clock care, and all employees are trained to work with clients with varying degrees of dementia and Alzheimer’s.

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Satterlee Leads the Way in SeasonEnding Winchester 200 Romp

Late Model feature finish 1. Gregg Saterlee 2.Rick Eckert 3. Andy Anderson 4. Dan Stone 5. Keith Jackson 6. Roy Deese Jr. 7. Kenny Pettyjohn 8. Gary Stuhler 9.

Tyler Hershey 10. Kyle Hardy 11. Trever Feathers 12.Dale Hollidge 13. JT Spence 14. Larry Ramsey 15. Jason Miller 16. Amanda Whaley 17. Jamie Lathroum 18.Glenn Elliott 19. Brad Omps 20. Allan Brannon 21. Kerry King Jr. 22.

Tom Decker Jr. 23. CS Fitzgerald 24. Ross Robinson DNQ- Bob Gordon, Walter Crouch, Frankie Helmick, Tommy Armel, Mike Steck, JR Overstreet, Nick Dickson

RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish 1. Logan Roberson 2. Darin Henderson 3.

Reese Masiello 4. Jonathan DeHaven 5. Brian Booze 6. Steve Lowery 7. Billy Beachler 8.

Kris Eaton 9. Tyler Hoy 10. Mike Wharton 11. Jim O’Hara 12. Brad Ritter 13. Richard Hawkins 14. Tanner Kerr 15. Garrett Paugh 16.

Mike Franklin 17. Braeden Dellinger 18. Michael Duritsky 19. Troy Shields 20. Dave Friedrich 21.Matt Tarbox 22. Timmy Booth 23.Jared Powell 24. Michael Lake DNQ- Shawn Wetzel, Rob Nichols, Boo Lawhorn,Robby Marhefka, John Imler, Scott Sweeney, Dylan Lewis,Vince Masi, Tony Knicley, Walter Nichols, Tom Pizzuro, John Over

Limited Late Model feature finish 1.Kyle Lee 2. Greg Roberson 3. Scott Palmer 4. Danny Zechman 5. Tyler Emory 6. Robbie Emory 7. Travis Campbell 8. Bubby Dillman 9.

Bruce Kane 10.Justin Williams 11. Travis Stickley 12. Brad Ritter 13. Kevin Palmer 14.

Brian Wright 15. Logan Roberson 16. Jeremy Coffey 17. Kris Eaton 18. Daniel Snead 19.

Kerry King Sr. 20. Troy Swindell 21. Boo Lawhorn 22. Dave Friedrich 23. Dakota Riggleman 24.Kurt Zimmerman DNQ- Jeff Koller, Justin Weaver, Jonathan DeHaven, Jimmy Richards, Dallas Richards, Mitch Miller, Stew Wells, Billy Beachler, Emory 1E, 02

Pure Stock feature finish 1. Mike Franklin 2.Sean Dawson 3. Craig Parill 4. Troy Kassiris 5. Scotty Nelson 6. Keith koontz 7.Brandon Churchey 8.Jerry Jenkins Jr. 9. Ricky Edmonds 10.Jeremy Tinsman 11.

Tony Catlett 12. Josh Williams 13. Jonny Oliver 14. Mike Bennett

Enduro Stock feature finish 1.Dylan Rutherford 2. Tyler Gray 3.Tommy Carvello 4. Ralph Hansberger 5. Dalton Dillman 6.Allen Jones 7. Joe Rogers 8. Paul Jones 9.

William Crook 10. “Krazy” Kenny Thomas 11.

Jamie Mills 12. Johnny Hardesty 13. Nabil Guffey 14. Bryan Neff (DQ)

Four-Cylinder feature finish 1. Justin Hottle 2. Ed Gageby 3.Austin Stover 4.Ethan Ours 5. Roger Whitlock 6. Tommy Whitt 7. Michael Warrenfeltz 8. Willy Dodson 9. Steve Smith 10. Michael Pfaff 11. Randy Linaburg 12. Jacob Whitt 13. Melvin Ours

U-Car feature finish 1.Jason Wilkins 2. Greg Carrico 3.Kevin Oates 4. Haley Kaiser 5.Alan Dice 6. Ricky Feltner 7. Dwayne Pierson 8.Randy Wilkins 9.

TJ Collins 10. Erica Bailey 11. Terry Leach 12.

Robert Plaugher Sr. 13. Jeff Wilkins

RUSH Crate Late Model (Non-qualifiers feature) 1. Shawn Wetzel 2. Boo Lawhorn 3.Rob Nichols 4. Scott Sweeney 5. Vince Masi 6.

Dylan Lewis 7. Walter Nichols 8. Tony Knicley 9. Robby Marhefka 10. John Imler 11. John Over 12. Tom Pizzuro

Indiana Pa.’s Gregg Satterlee drove to his first Winchester win of 2015 during last Saturday night’s 52nd annual running of the Winchester 200 which also served as the tracks final event of the season. Satterlee, aboard his Satterlee Petroleum Rocket no.22, became the 10th different winner of the season and would collect a $6500 pay day for his winning efforts.

Rick Eckert and Gregg Satterlee shared the front row for the start with Satterlee zipping into the race lead as the field raced off turn two. From that point forward, it would be a race for second, as Satterlee’s car was on a rail and would pace all 40-circuits to post the win.

Eventual runner-up Rick Eckert, Winchester’s WoO winner this season, kept Satterlee in his sights but was no match on the slick Winchester surface and would take the checkered flag a straightaway behind the leader.

“This is a great way to end the season.” Satterlee stated in his post race interview. “I knew if I could beat Rick into the first corner when the green came out we’d have a good shot to win and we were able to get that done.” A well prepared race car was key in Satterlee’s dominating performance. “Robbie Allen had this car set-up perfect tonight.” Satterlee stated.

“We haven’t won as much this season as we would have liked but to come to a track that we seem to run pretty good at and come home with a win is pretty cool.” Andy Anderson, Dan Stone and Keith Jackson would round out the top-five. Heats for the 31 car field went to Satterlee, Eckert and Stone with CS Fitzgerald winning the consolation.

Logan Roberson drove to his third win of the season in the 25-lap RUSH Crate Late Model feature. Roberson, who lined up third for the start, vaulted into the race lead on the first lap and would then have to fend off a late race surge from 12th starting and 2015 Winchester track champion Darin Henderson to preserve the win aboard his MasterSbilt no.17R. “We had a great track to race on here tonight.” Said Roberson. “I saw Darin’s number on the scoreboard and he started pretty far back, so I had to stay on the wheel, and we were able to hold him off.” Reese Masiello, Jonathan DeHaven and Brian Booze completed the top-five. Heats for the 36 entries went to Masiello, Roberson, Mike Wharton and Michael Duritsky with twin consolations going to Billy Beachler and Garrett Paugh.

After winning the Virginia Nationals two weeks earlier Kyle Lee was back for more as he took top honors in the 25-lap Limited Late Model feature. Greg Roberson shot into the early race lead and would lead until the sixth circuit when Kyle Lee arrived to take the race lead on lap-seven. Lee would then lead the distance for his second career Winchester feature win steering his Rocket no.2T. “Greg was running a nice line, but I knew if I kept working the bottom, the track would come to us and we were able to get by him.” Lee stated. “My uncle Dougie Timmons owns this car and to get back to back wins for this team is awesome.” Roberson held tough for second with Scott Palmer, Danny Zechman and Tyler Emory completing the top-five. Heats for the 34-car field went to Emory, Zechman, Lee and Roberson with Jeremy Coffey winning the consolation.

In weekend support class action 2105 track champion Mike Franklin collected his 17th win of the season in the 15-lap Pure Stock feature, 2015 Enduro Stock champion Dylan Rutherford notched win number 8 in the divisions 15-lapper, Justin Hottle drove to his 7th of the season in the 15-lap Four-Cylinder main, Jason Wilkins scored his 8th win of the year

in the 15-lap U-Car contest and Shawn Wetzel took his first-ever Winchester feature win in the 15-lap RUSH Crate Late Model non-qualifiers event.

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BLEACHERS A View From The Something Like Cheating

By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer A fan has his or her teams; teams have their followers. They are like spouses, a team and its flock, but the marriage is inequitable. The fan’s adoration runs deep. Game day worship resembles religion.

Losses ruin weeks. Epic losses scar for life. Wins improve moods.

Championships prompt irrational procurements of team gear, the conversion of basements into fan caves and the acquisition of regrettable tattoos.

Teams return no such adulation. They try to be good hosts by providing pleasant game day experiences. Fan appreciation days and autograph opportunities are routine. Savvy players always pay homage to fans around an open microphone. But that’s about where the relationship ends.

To the obligated team, fans are mostly a faceless entity; conversely, the fan is the ultimate, love-ofmy-life, for-better-or-for-worst, forrich-or-for-poorer loyalist.

I’m a fan. If you’re reading this, you’re probably one too. We love our teams…and only our teams. We wouldn’t think of wearing another’s colors. Every now and then though, a player in another town or a vibe from another team catches our fancy. We don’t overtly root for our team-crush, especially if they are playing our team-spouse, so it’s not cheating, per se. But there’s something there; an attraction exists.

I’m having a fling with the Cincinnati Bengals this year, okay?

There it is. I’m not wearing orange on Sundays, I don’t sleep with a tiger stuffed animal and I haven’t gotten any Bengal-striped car seat covers. I am, however, quietly rooting for Cincinnati.

The Bengals, as they are currently constituted, shouldn’t exist.

Head coach Marvin Lewis was hired in January of 2003. He is the second longest tenured head coach in the NFL, behind some guy name Bill Belichick. Unlike Belichick, Lewis hasn’t won any championships. In fact, Lewis has yet to win a single playoff game. His 0-6 playoff record is worst in NFL history.

How is he still employed?

And then there’s Andy Dalton, the habitually embattled Cincinnati quarterback. Dalton is in his fifth NFL season and, having started

every game since his rookie year, is a grizzled veteran. He has had his moments in the regular season, but is plagued by inconsistency. In the playoffs, when a quarterback is supposed to show his mettle, Dalton has thrown up all over himself.

His post-season record is 0-4, and in those four games Dalton has thrown six interceptions and but one lonely touchdown pass. How is he still Cincinnati’s quarterback?

I ask those questions about Lewis and Dalton because a head coach and quarterback with their shaky resumes typically don’t last. They don’t get 13 years on the sidelines or five years behind center - not in professional sports today where everything is accelerated, warts are over-exposed and impatience is pervasive. Coaches and quarterbacks get a few years, tops, to produce – except in Cincinnati.

That is the endearing element of these Bengals: that Lewis and Dalton, two dead-men-thriving (Cincinnati is 5-0 this season), remain at their posts. The cutthroat nature of professional sports and the intolerance for losing is understandable.

The NFL is not a training ground; it is home to the sport’s most accomplished players. Fine. But even at this highest level of football competition, isn’t there room for failure and the application of lessons learned? Isn’t there room for growth? Or is everyone expected to be a plug-in-play All-Pro? Isn’t success nothing if not a process? A process that can takes years? Say, maybe 13 calendars for a coach and a handful for a quarterback?

Somewhere in there I stopped talking about the NFL and started considering life in general (such things happen in this column).

Cincinnati is an oasis of an endangered concept of success, one that vindicates the hastily labeled (after a bad moment or week, game or season) and indicts the impulsively judgmental. So yeah, I want Cincinnati to win. I want Lewis and Dalton to roar through the playoffs, slaying their postseason demons.

I wouldn’t mind if they hoisted an improbable Lombardi Trophy, provided my ‘Skins are eliminated. Of course that shouldn’t be an issue, my “spouse” is terribly flawed…so be still my loyal heart.

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October Month Long October at North End Gallery North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick St., Leonardtown)- gallery hours For the month of October, the North End Gallery celebrates a two-woman show featuring potter Sarah Houde and silkscreen artist Jeanne Norton Hammett. In addition to pottery inspired by her travels, Houde has produced a new collection of gracefully formed bowls depicting Chesapeake waterfowl. Hammett’s rich silk-screen creations were influenced by Southern Maryland country and water scenes. This show will run from September 29 through November 1. For additional information, call the gallery at 301-475-3130 or visit www. northendgallery.org.

Homes for Halloween Tri-County Animal Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Rd., Hughesville)- adoption hours During the month of October, available cats can be adopted at a reduced rate of $13 and kittens at $31. All shelter cats want a fur-ever home with a playmate, whether it is a human or four-legged friend. Find your new best friend today. For more information, call 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992.

Thursday, Oct. 15 Wine Tasting Course CSM Leonardtown Campus (22950 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown)- 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Students will sample local wines from Perigeaux Vineyard and Winery in Calvert County as well as learn the basics on growing grapes, wine-making techniques, tasting techniques, food and wine pairing, and proper service and storage. Students must be 21 register. For information on these courses as well as others offered this fall, visit www.csmd.edu/CommunityEducation/ or contact 301-539-4760 or conedops@csmd.edu.

Night At the Museum Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (22156 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park)- 5 to 8 p.m.

Bring your friends and coworkers for a late night at the museum. Food, beer, and wine are available. Members are always free, regular museum admission fees apply. For more information, please contact PRNAMA at 301-863-1900 or prnamaeventscomm@gmail.com.

Friday, Oct. 16 Calvert Marine Museum Concert Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 7 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m.

Janie Meneely and her trio, Calico Jenny, celebrate the maritime history, characters, and traditions of the Chesapeake Bay, while adding the ladies’ point of view and setting the record straight. Their songs and stories amble from ne’er-dowell sea captains to soulful ballads about the people who make a living working the water. The trio includes Meneely on vocals and guitar, Chelle Fulk on vocals and fiddle, and Molly Hickman on vocals, banjo and cello. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information, visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Steak, Shrimp, and Fish Dinner Night American Legion Post 221 (21690 Colton Point Rd. (Rt. 242,) Avenue)- 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.

Saturday, Oct. 17 Inventory Yard Sale Hughes Callaway Baptist Church (20960 Point Lookout Rd., Callaway)- 7 a.m.

Hughes Callaway Baptist Church will be breaking ground next year and building a new facility. We are having an Inventory Yard Sale on the church grounds. Come browse through the various goods. If anyone is interested in a space for a table it will be $10. For further information, please call Mary at the church office 301-994-0655.

PING Concert Reconstructed Chapel (18751 Hogaboom Ln., St Mary’s City)- 2 to 2:30 p.m.

The vocal group PING of St. Mary’s College of Maryland will present a short program of vocal music. Under the direction of Professor of Music Larry Vote, the group will present acapella music from the 16th, 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The Concert is free and open to the public. Parking for the concert will be in the Visitor’s Center Parking Lot. For more information, call 240-895-4990 or info@hsmcdigshistory.org.

Drive Through BBQ Dinner Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd., Mechanicsville)- noon to 5 p.m. $13 per dinner. Menu consists of: half BBQ chicken, baked potato, applesauce, green beans, roll, and snake cake. All dinners are packaged to go but you are invited to dine in the Fellowship Hall or picnic tables. Bake Sale by the Girl Scouts. For more information, call 301-884-4132.

Equestrian Open House Greenwell State Park (25450 Rosedale Manor Ln., Hollywood)- 8 a.m. to noon It’s a fun morning of all things horses! Meet our horses, ride a pony, have your photo taken in an antique carriage, groom a horse, pet baby goats, make some horse-themed crafts and meet our pony Jackie O and her baby Summer. It’s also an opportunity to check out our new sensory trail and obstacle course, learn about our expanded riding lesson program offerings, and enjoy a beautiful fall morning at our barn.

Free admission (small fee for some activities.) For more information, visit www.greenwellfoundation.org.

Birding 101 Field Trip Elms Environmental Education Center (49300 St. James Rd., Dameron)- 8 a.m. to noon Calling all wannabe birders! Young folks welcome! Tired of wondering what is that bird I am seeing/hearing?

Then “Birding 101” is the field trip for you. The Elms Environmental Education Center offers a great habitat for birds and Dean and Margarita will be there to point out helpful identification points such as: specific bill characteristics and facial markings, plumage details, field marks, flight patterns, sound, behavior and certain habitat and sea-

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sonal expectations. Some birding apps will be covered as well. Email or call Bob to register, bobboxwell@hotmail. com or 443-404-5549.

Yard Sale Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad (16515 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood)- 7 a.m. to noon Table rental $10. Donations will be accepted Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. We request no clothing donations. For more information, please contact 301-904-5336.

Annapolis 101 St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church (70 University Blvd. E., Silver Spring)- 9 to 11 a.m.

Do you know how many issue and budget decisions happen on the state and local level? Do you feel that your views and concerns are adequately reflected in Md. laws and policies? Do you know who your state delegates and representatives are? Do they know who you are? If you answered no to all or some of these questions then it might be time for “Annapolis 101.” Come join us for an informative and practical workshop that will familiarize you with the legislative process in the state of Md., introduce you to the best practices of advocating for your values—all within a Christian vision of fulfilling our call to be leaven in our society. Come join us—the state of Md. needs you! Please RSVP to info@marylandmarchforlife.org. For more information, contact the Department of Life Issues of the Archdiocese of Washington at 301-853-4555 or prolifc@adw.org.

Oyster Festival Leonardtown Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd)- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

It’s that time of year once again. When, for oyster lovers, the St. Mary’s County fairgrounds near Leonardtown transform to nirvana. Oysters served up raw, scalded, grilled on the barbie, on bread, on the half shell, stewed, nude, cooked in savory sauces, in salads, even in desserts, just about every way imaginable and then some. They’re here for the eating and enjoying at the 44th Annual St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival. Admission is $5 for adults, no charge for children 12 and under and there is plenty of free parking.

For more information on the festival and a full schedule of events, contact the Oyster Festival office at 301-863-5015, or write to P.O. Box 766, California, Md., 20619.

5K Run/Walk St. John’s School (43900 St Johns Rd, Hollywood)- 9 a.m. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Free kids run at 8:30 a.m.

Third Annual Pat Suit Memorial 5K. Open to all ages and refreshments provided. The course is out and back along Lawrence Hayden Road. For more information, visit www.sjshollywood.org.

Drive Through BBQ Dinner Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd., Mechanicsville)noon to 5 p.m. $13 per dinner. Menu: half of a BBQ chicken, baked potato, applesauce, green beans, roll, and snake cake. All dinners are packaged to go but you are invited to dine in the Fellowship Hall or picnic tables.

Bake Sale by the Girl Scouts. For more information, call 301-884-4132.

BINGO Council Hall (16441 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood)- doors open 5:30 p.m.

Hosted by the Knights of Columbus in Ridge. $20 for the evening’s regular

games. Specials extra. Refreshments will be available. Come for a night of fun. For more information, call 301-872-4641.

Sunday, Oct. 18 Harrington Raceway and Casino Trip Bus Departure Hollywood Fire House (24801 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood)- 9 a.m. departure, 6 p.m. return Take a spin at over 1,800 of the latest slots, or pull up a seat and try your hand at a variety of exciting table games. Show us your poker face during a friendly game in the Poker Room and even place your bets in our state-of-the-art simulcast parlor. If you want action, you’ll find it here. Price is $45 per person and includes coach bus, water, snacks, $10 free play and free buffet (5 hour gambling and buffet.) For additional information or to reserve your seat, contact Bobbie Lacey at 301-769-3508 or 301-4811510. Please leave a message.

Oyster Festival Leonardtown Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd)- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

It’s that time of year once again. When, for oyster lovers, the St. Mary’s County fairgrounds near Leonardtown transform to nirvana. Oysters served up raw, scalded, grilled on the barbie, on bread, on the half shell, stewed, nude, cooked in savory sauces, in salads, even in desserts, just about every way imaginable and then some. They’re here for the eating and enjoying at the 44th Annual St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival. Admission is $5 for adults, no charge for children 12 and under and there is plenty of free parking.

For more information on the festival and a full schedule of events, contact the Oyster Festival office at 301-863-5015, or write to P.O. Box 766, California, MD 20619.

Tuesday, Oct. 20 Frankentoys for Teens Waldorf West Library (10405 O’Donnell Pl., Waldorf)- 6 to 7:30 p.m.

For ages 12 to 18. Teens can let their “inner evil scientist” loose by taking old broken toys and action figures and making new creations using only glue guns and their imaginations! What do you get when you cross Batman, SpongeBob and a fire truck? We don’t know, but we can’t wait to find out! For more information, call 301-645-1395.

Wednesday, Oct. 21 Crochet & Knitting Club Waldorf West Library (10405 O’Donnell Pl., Waldorf)- 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of hooks and needles. Beginners need to know how to single crochet or how to knit stitch. All participants must bring their own supplies.

For more information, call 301-645-1395.

Thursday, Oct. 22 Gallery Talk - Michelle Frankfurter Boyden Gallery, St. Mary’s College (47645 College Dr., St. Mary’s City)- 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Gallery Talk with photographer, Michelle Frankfurter, who will discuss her work and the exhibition, Destino (on view Oct. 22 to Nov. 20.) Free and open to the public. Located on the second floor of Montgomery Hall on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus. For more information, email boydengallery@smcm.edu or call 240-895-4246.

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Friday, Oct. 23 “Lost in the Woods: Tales of the Past” Sotterley (44300 Sotterley Ln., Hollywood)- 7 p.m. Runs every 10 minutes.

Take a journey with us through some of the darkest moments of Sotterley folklore! You’ll need your wits to get through this entertaining walking tour through Sotterley’s forest. Prepare to encounter both earthly inhabitants and those not of this earth on this spooky outdoor walking tour production! Be aware! Travelers will have to navigate rough terrain! May not be suitable for young children. Dress appropriately for this spooky outdoor walking tour production. No refunds - held rain or shine. Advanced reservations are required. Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased online at www.sotterley.org.

Saturday, Oct. 24 Pitbull Awareness Day Perfect Pet Resort (840 West Bay Front Rd., Lothian)- 11 a.m.

National Pit Bull Awareness Day is a day of appreciation and educated designed to change perceptions and sterotypes about pit bulls and their responsible owners. Join the shelter as we celebrate with food, fun, entertainment, a raffle, Halloween picture, demonstrations, and adoptable pit bulls along with all our fur babies. This event is hosted by the Humane Society fo Calvert County.

Everyone and every puppy is welcome.

For more information, call 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992.

Ca$h Bash – Vegas Night Leonardtown Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd.)-11 a.m.

Hosted by the St. Michael’s School.

Grand prize is $100,000. For more information or tickets, call 301-872-5454.

Spaghetti Dinner Valley Lee VFD & RS Auxiliary (45245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee)- 5 to 7 p.m.

Cost for Adults is $10.00, children from age 6 to 12 is $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. Menu consists of spaghetti with sauce, green beans with bacon, garden salad, bread and butter.

Halloween themeWear a costume and get a gift bag! For more information, call 301-994-9999.

Annual Fall Dinner Mechanicsville Moose Lodge (7636 Mechanicsville Rd., Mechanicsville)- noon to 5 p.m.

All Faith Episcopal Church of Charlotte Hall will be hosting its annual fall dinner. he meal features fried oysters, Southern Maryland stuffed ham, fried chicken, side dishes, and drinks. The dinner is $24 for adults and $12 for children 8 years old and younger. Carry-out dinners are also available for $24 each. A silent auction is also featured. Proceeds are dedicated to the maintenance of the church, which is 248 years old. For more information about the fall dinner, call All Faith Episcopal Church at 301-884-3773, or visit the website at www.allfaithchurch.com.

Blue Grass for Hospice Flat Iron Farm (45840 Highway to Heaven Lane, Flat Iron Road, Great Mills)- noon.

Doors open at 11 a.m.

Rebel Recording Artists: Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers along with a special tribute to the legends of Bluegrass music by Junior Sisk and Joe Mullins will be performing. There’ll be many door prizes, 50/50 raffles, silent auctions, and

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craft vendors set up inside. There will be a food drive for the Helping Hands Food Pantry of Southern Maryland. Everyone is encouraged, but not required, to bring a non-perishable food item. Tickets for Bluegrass for Hospice-2015 are currently on sale for $25 in advance and will be available at the door for $30. Children under 12 are admitted free with a paid adult. To purchase by mail, send a selfaddressed stamped envelope along with a check made payable to “Hospice of St. Mary’s” and mail to P.O. Box 741, California, Md., 20619. For more information, call 301-737-3004, email jaychelle1@verizon.net, and check the website at www. bluegrassforhospice.com.

“Lost in the Woods: Tales of the Past” Sotterley (44300 Sotterley Ln., Hollywood)- 7 p.m. Runs every 10 minutes.

Take a journey with us through some of the darkest moments of Sotterley folklore! You’ll need your wits to get through this entertaining walking tour through Sotterley’s forest. Prepare to encounter both earthly inhabitants and those not of this earth on this spooky outdoor walking tour production! Be aware! Travelers will have to navigate rough terrain! May not be suitable for young children. Dress appropriately for this spooky outdoor walking tour production. No refunds - held rain or shine. Advanced reservations are required. Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased online at www.sotterley.org.

Haunted Ship St. Mary’s City (18751 Hogaboom Ln., St Mary’s City)- 5:30 to 8 p.m.

The Maryland Dove will be transformed into a not-so-scary Haunted Ship. Come and see the Halloween makeover that will delight you! Bring the whole family for trick or treating. While you’re there, make

a craft and meet a pirate on the beach!

Donation only. For more information call 240-895-4990 or email info@hsmcdigshistory.org.

Charles: FallFest Regency Furniture Stadium (11725 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf)- noon to 4 p.m.

Take in the fall season at Celebrate Charles: FallFest. The shelter will have animals for adoption. Enjoy live music, artisans and crafters, kid’s activities, and cooking demonstrations. For more information, call 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992.

First Saints Community Church Nearly New Sale Leonardtown Campus (25550 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown)- 8 a.m. to noon.

Come on out and search through some great treasures!!! It’s First Saint’s annual Nearly New Sale. We have furniture, linens, toys, sports equipment, home décor, music and dvd’s as well as some records! We’ve got collectibles, books, baskets and more. All proceeds go to support Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry. For more information, www.firstsaints.org.

Sunday, Oct. 25 Annual Fall Dinner Sacred Heart Church (23080 Maddox Rd., Bushwood)- noon.

Sacred Heart Church will be having their Annual Fall Dinner. Menu includes fried oysters, sweet potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, rolls, and drink. Cost is $25 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under, and $25 for drive through carry outs. We will have a bake table, country store, and raffle. Please join us! For more information, call 301-769-3100.

CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY METHODIST CHURCH Hollywood United Methodist Church

24422 Mervell Dean Rd • Hollywood, MD 20636

301-373-2500

Rev. Sheldon Reese, Pastor Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m.

All of our services are traditional.

Child care is provided.

Sunday Evening Youth Group Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available

CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Cecilia Church

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

St. GeorGe roman CatholiC ChurCh St. George Church: Saturday, 5:00 p.m. • Sunday, 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

St. Francis Xavier Chapel: Saturday, 7:00 p.m. (Memorial Day-Labor Day) Weekday Mass Schedule: Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 1st Sat: 9:00 a.m.

Confessions: Saturdays: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment

19199 St. George Church Road • Valley Lee, MD 20692 301-994-0607 • www.saintgeorgeromancatholicchurch.org

BAPTIST CHURCH

NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH

CATHOLIC

Victory Baptist Church 29855 Eldorado Farm rd CharlottE hall, md 20659

Grace Chapel Ministry Member of the Grace Fellowship Brethren Churches

Teaching The Bible Without Compromise

301-884-8503

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ProClaiming thE ChangElEss word in a Changing world.

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Sunday Worship • 8 A.M. Sunday School • 9:15 A.M. Blended Worship • 9:15 A.M. Wednesday Bible Study • 7 P.M. Tuesday Youth Group • 6:30 P.M. American Heritage Girls 1st & 3rd Thursday • 6:30 P.M. Senior Pastor - Dr. Carl Snyder Assoc. Pastor - David Roberts Youth Pastor - Luke Roberts You are invited to worship with us.

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HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

Church Schedule

Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

Friday Men Perfecting Men 7 p.m

Greetings from the Bible Temple Church family in Mechanicsville Maryland.

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

We invite you to experience the change… the transformation with us. Just bring your heart and God will supply the rest.

Come grow with us in a place, “Where the Word Reaches the Heart!”

Everyone is Welcome!

Leadership: Pastor Joseph and First Lady Marilyn Young Sunday School for all ages: 9:00AM Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45AM Bible Study: Wednesdays at 7:30PM Address: 29050 New Market Village Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Website: www.bibletemplechurch.org Phone number: 301-374-9110

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Saturday, Oct. 16

Karaoke

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Murder.

Mystery.

Mayhem.

All American Steakhouse and Theater

Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Josh Airhart Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) – 7 p.m.

Band of Gold Swan Point (11550 Swan Point Blvd,

(35 St. Patrick’s Drive, Waldorf) – 8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 22 Sam Grow Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 23

Issue) – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 17 Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way,

California) – 9 p.m.

Spoon Creek

Hill’s Store (29933 Point Lookout Rd.,

Helen) – 2 to 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 19 Team Trivia

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell)

– 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 21 Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell)

– 6 p.m.

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

Saturday, Oct. 24 Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 25 Live Country Music St. Mary’s Landing (29935 Three Notch

Rd, Charlotte Hall) – 4 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 26 Team Trivia

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dow-

ell) – 7 p.m.

The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature!

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

Photo Courtesy of Hickory Dickory Dark Productions

By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Hickory Dickory Dark Productions was founded by Kristen Kauffman and encouraged by Rebecca Masters.

Kauffman was a part of a murder mystery company in Philadelphia, but when she moved to Southern Maryland, she found nothing similar for her to do.

“I thought, there is a huge hole in the market, we need to do this,” said Kauffman.

Kauffman then founded her own troupe and performed their first show “A Dickens of a Murder” at the Charles Street Brasserie in December 2014.

Hickory Dickory Dark Productions offers two types of murder mysteries.

The first brings a group of actors into a hosting restaurant to perform a show.

There is audience interaction, free food, and a lot of laughs.

The shows are casted and directed

by Kauffman and many of the actors are from local theatre groups such as The Newtowne Players.

“I find murder mystery a little more liberating, a little more fun. It’s just much more loose and when you work with great people and a wonderful director, it’s a joy,” said actor Paul Rose who plays Haggard and has been with Hickory Dickory Dark since its inception.

The second type of show allows you and up to 40 people to play the characters. Actor-facilitators will come in, hand out the roles and help you figure out who in your party has committed the murder. You can choose from any show, and if you don’t like what you see, they can write one for you.

They will also host a pub-crawl that allows participants to find out who murdered who while traveling between

bars and playing out a murder mystery tailored to the town.

Hickory Dickory Dark’s current production is “Welcome Back, Plotter: A Frogwarts Reunion”, written by Kauffman. In this murder mystery, spoofs of your favorite Harry Potter characters like Haggard and Trelooney come to life. Everyone is the suspect and it is up to the audience to help figure out the method, motive, and murderer. There is even Polyjuice Potion to help get the accusations flowing and spider rings to help dress the part.

Each show is a little bit different to the next as they tweak and ad-lib for every performance. Jokes are anything from puns, pop culture references, and innuendos.

“We add whatever ad-libs we think will be fun, we have to get them approved by the director. As many as you heard that you think that she wouldn’t approve of, there were many, many more that she actually did not approve of,” said Rose.

They have around 10 shows that are written by various members of the troupe and the rest are from Gypsy Productions in California. They do one show a season and base their restaurant shows around the holiday seasons.

Their next performance of “Welcome Back, Plotter: A Frogwarts Reunion” will be on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles Street Brasserie. The show will end on Oct. 30. Ticket prices vary according to each venue. Prizes are awarded at every show.

For more information on Hickory Dickory Dark Productions, visit their website at www.hickorydickorydark. com or email hickorydickorydark@ gmail.com to book a house-party or pub crawl tailored to your town. crista@countytimes.net

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CLUES ACROSS

1. LA team member 6. Young Fr. woman (abbr.)

10. Per __, each 11. Foots 13. Veggie toy 17. Overdose 18. US, Latin America, Canada belong to 19. So. Am. plain (Span.)

20. Point midway between N and NE 21. Single 22. Inactive 23. Mother of Hermes 24. Gives a new meaning 28. Silent players 29. One who adds Cluny trim 30. Men or boys 31. God of War 32. Self-immolation by fire ritual 33. Inevitable events 35. Add piquancy 36. Skin lesions 37. Cannabis 41. River of NE Turkey 42. 2 family struggle

43. A young swine 44. __ student, learns healing 45. 55300 MN 46. Opie actor Howard 47. World’s oldest news gathering organization (abbr.)

48. Luke’s Jedi mentor 52. Japan’s knife & scissor city 54. Medical antiseptic & dye 55. Early female flyers 56. Loses heat

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1. No longer practicing 2. Military mailbox 3. Cowboy Carson 4. 7th Greek letter 5. Nautical ladder rungs 6. Hmong 7. Fellow 8. Maltese pound 9. Coal blacks 10. Japan Airlines bird 12. Different concepts 13. Secure a ship with ropes 14. Elder 15. Belongs to famous computer

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16. Point midway between NE and E 20. Moniker 23. Environment 25. Fills with joy 26. Transportation charges 27. Frosts 28. Counterpart 30. 2nd largest Hawaiian island 32. Grimly humorous 33. A dog’s front foot 34. Mures River city 35. Steam bath 36. South African Music Awards 37. Sound made by a cat 38. Clothing protectors 39. Wife of Amphion 40. God of fire (Hindu) 42. Favorite weekday (abbr.)

45. Japanese sashes 48. Klutz 49. “__ Koo,” Debbie Harry debut album 50. Tokyo 51. Hardly any 53. Cathode

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities Bikes and Trikes on the Trail

On Friday, Oct. 23 at 9 a.m. the Northern Senior Activity Center is having a “Bikes and Trikes” ride on the Three Notch Trail. Bring your own bike or trike for a causal, relaxed-pace ride stopping along the way to read the trail interpretive signs. Trip leader is Dan Donahue, experienced cyclist and bicycle trip leader. The Northern Senior Activity Center has two bicycles and one trike available to borrow for the trip.

To sign up for the trip or to reserve one of the three cycles, call 301475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3101.

Beginner Decorative Painting Class

A great lesson for all skill levels! The Northern Senior Activity Center is having a beginner’s decorative painting class on Monday, Nov. 16 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Participants will learn how to use liner brushes by painting simple, elegant snowflakes. Participants are to bring their own brushes.

Limited loaner brushes are available through the instructor. All other supplies are provided. The cost of the class is $7 and payment is due at signup. Signup deadline is Nov. 6. For more information or to inquire about brushes, please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3103.

Advanced Decorative Painting Series

The Northern Senior Activity Center is having an advanced decorative painting series on Mondays, beginning Nov. 23 through Dec. 14 (4 classes), from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Participants will learn to paint a beautiful winter scene with a revolving Santa with reindeer riding over a stone cottage to music! The

class series is $45 and includes the custom cut wood, music box, paint, and original pattern packet. Payment is due at signup and an additional supply list will be provided.

Some loaner paint brushes may be available. Prior decorative painting experience is required. Signup deadline of Nov. 6 is to allow time for the custom wooden pieces to be cut. For more information or to inquire about the supply list, please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3103.

Table Tennis

The Garvey Senior Activity Center offers recreational doubles table tennis play on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. – noon and Thursdays from 2:15 – 4:15 p.m. The group is looking for additional players. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext.

1050.

Veterans Circle Celebration to be held Tuesday, Nov. 10

Loffler Senior Activity Center welcomes local veterans with a breakfast and a simple ceremony designed to honor those who have served and continue to serve our country through military service.

This year’s Veteran’s Circle Celebration will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Loffler Senior Activity Center. A staff-prepared breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the ceremony following at 10 a.m.

Cost is $4 for civilians and is free for veterans (including active duty members.) To sign up, call 301-7375670, ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk before November 2.

Indicate if you are a veteran when you sign up.

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

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Wanderings of an Aimless Mind

Just Wandering with the Family

By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer What beautiful fall weather this week. I love the cool evenings and pleasant days. Now we can get back to our fire pit nights sans mosquitoes. Yay! Maybe later this evening we might have a late night fire pit with my brother and sister-inlaw. They leave for their home in Utah Thursday. We have had a really nice time. We were able to get together at Olive Garden with both my sons and my younger son’s fiancé and their children. What a lively night. I think the fettucine added about 20 pounds that night.

On Monday, we headed over to Solomon’s Island to eat at the Lighthouse and went in a few shops. Somehow, I don’t know how, but we ended up getting Key Lime Pie and coffees after our huge filling meal at Lotus Kitchen/Kim’s Key Lime pies.

The food at the Lighthouse was great. What a hamburger! It isn’t called “the colossal hamburger” for nothing. I know, I know, You are wondering why I had a hamburger at a seafood restaurant. Well, I had enough scalded and fried oysters at our church fall dinner to last me a week….well, maybe a few days.

We are thinking of taking Bobby and Kathy and my sons & family to get crabs at Seabreeze tonight. Last week the crabs were HUGE! Betty Ann makes sure the customers go home extremely full with seafood and great appetizers.

We hadn’t planned on Solomon’s on Monday originally, my brother was hoping to see some historic homes like Sotterley and a museum or two here in St. Mary’s, but most everything was closed for Columbus Day when I called. They did get some local history yesterday when they met up with my brother’s friends from Surrattsville, and visited St. George’s Island and Piney Point Lighthouse. My brother said it felt like times with our Father who loved aimless drives around Prince Georges, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties. My brother

just came in and interrupted my train of thought, such as it is.

He said, “You are going to write that aren’t you?” I said, “YES, yes, I am.”

Last night was a wonderful dinner of my husband’s tender, moist, smoked Eye Round Roast (my husband has a special marinade he soaks the beef in), roasted vegetables, kale greens, and a late night last minute idea to make German Chocolate cake. The cake with a little bit of Ingleside Winery’s rich, oaky, smoky Sangiovese was a perfect end to the night.

It was nice just to stay in and watch some TV and talk.

I know my brother has one more high school friend to visit who lives less than 10 minutes from me, but I was thinking that maybe I would take them by the Loveville Produce Auction with me today so I can get my little pumpkins to place around our trails. After Halloween, we have a tradition with the grandkids of smashing the little pumpkins in the back yard so the squirrels can eat them.

Then there is always the Charlotte hall Farmer’s Market. I haven’t been there in a while, but I took my Prednisone today, so it’s have Prednisone, will travel…at least for a bit.

So many things to see and do in our county. I wish they were staying through the weekend so we could head down to the Southern end of the county too. I would love to take them to Courtney’s and Woodlawn/ Slack Winery, and Point Lookout. So much to do. I feel like the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland. And speaking of that, I better get myself ready for the day…”I’m late, I’m late…”

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

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By Laura Joyce Contributing Writer It turns out that all those endless French classes, which started in middle school and went on through high school and part of college, finally came in handy. My Dad, who was my traveling companion during the trip from which I’ve just returned, prides himself on his command of the language. What I realized, though, is that while he has a fairly good handle on vocabulary, and is able to dredge up even obscure words in many cases, he can’t string together much more than a basic sentence in French. Since he’s never studied the language, and has picked up whatever ability he’s got just from traveling to France over the years, that’s still pretty impressive.

Dad can sometimes be just the tiniest bit sensitive, so I didn’t point this out to him, but he has a little bit of the traveler’s habit of sometimes trying to communicate in French by speaking English with his version of a French accent. That, of course, is far superior to the other traveler’s trick of just speaking very loudly, as if the French are all deaf.

I struggled not to giggle, the first few days in France, when he didn’t know how to say something in French and would instead say, “Allo! Where are zee rest-rumes?”

Meanwhile, after just a day or two in France, I found myself remembering an amazing amount of what I’d learned all those years ago, but then packed away since I had no real use for it. Dad kept looking at me quizzically at first, as if he wasn’t quite sure who I might be, this French-speaking person who looked like his daughter. Pretty soon, though, we’d worked out our divide-and-conquer strategy; he’d come up with the vocabulary if I didn’t know it, and I’d put it together into sentences that were reasonably accurate.

Everywhere we went the people were friendly and welcoming, despite the reputation the French have for arrogance and snobbery. Wherever I’ve traveled over the years, I’ve found that people are almost always kind if you’re making an effort to be respectful of their culture, and that held true in France.

We saw some incredible sights during the trip: two ancient cities—walled fortresses, really—built in the 14th century and still standing. We stood next to Roman aqueducts built

in the 1st and 2nd centuries; they gradually sloped downward over 40 miles or so, through hills and fields, in order to carry water down from the highest point on the mountains to the valleys below, at an incline of something like ¼ inch per mile. The fortresses and the aqueducts are awe-inspiring feats of engineering, when you consider the kinds of tools and equipment they had—and didn’t have—available to them.

In London, where we spent the last few days of the trip, we visited the fortress and castle built by William the Conqueror after he became the first Norman king of England following his defeat of the British in 1066. Within sight of the castle, and then across a busy London street and up a grassy hill, we stood on the spot where Thomas Cromwell, Anne Boleyn and many others were put to death, some for nothing more than being born into the wrong family. We stood in the original rooms of the castle where Anne Boleyn stayed on the night before her ill-fated marriage, rooms where Henry the 8th started out as a handsome, charming and benevolent young king, but grew (and grew…and grew!) into a tyrant. He did his best to destroy the Catholic Church in England, and being in those rooms, touching the same brick-and-wood walls that Henry might have leaned against once upon a time as he gave his orders for beheadings and hangings, brought home the reign of terror and religious intolerance that began with Henry in the 1500’s, and, a century later, caused people to flee here—to St. Mary’s County—in search of the freedom to follow their beliefs.

As with any good vacation, by the time we returned, I was ready to be home. I wanted to sleep in my own bed, and eat pizza instead of fancy, unpronounceable foods, and see the boys. I am incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to see all of the amazing sights we saw…but at the end of the day, the most fulfilling sights—travel creates this perspective, I think—are always the familiar faces of the people you love.

I’m so glad I went…and I’m so glad I’m home.

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

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Antiques, Collectibles, Gifts & Specialty Shops

Largest Indoor Market in Southern Maryland Over 100 Small Shops Open: Wednesday - Sunday 10 - 5

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We specialize in antiques and collectibles, but have an endless variety of lovely gifts and crafts.

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Gun Auction Saturday, Oct. 24 Preview 11 a.m.

Auction 1 p.m.

Consignments Being Taken (Firearms, Ammo & More) Look for photos on our website or on

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Marketplace: 410-586-3725 Auction House: 410-586-1161