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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer After a rash of arsons at St. Mary’s College during the spring had students and administration alike on edge, investigators with the Maryland State Fire Marshals Office say they have yet to make an arrest in the string of small fires. They say they need more help from the student body to help complete their investigations. “We’re still keeping this case open,” said Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Duane Svites. “We have a number of people who are persons of interest but we need more help from the student body. “It’s not moving forward at lightspeed, that’s for sure.” The fires were set starting March 22 in one dormitory on campus and continued through April but the fire marshals were not initially informed of the fires until about four of them had been set, Svites said. There were 10 fires set in all as the spring session came to a close, Svites said, which may have been set by one arsonist or by
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer It will be up to county voters this November to choose if they want to retain their commissioner form of local government or switch to code home rule, which would give local elected leaders more autonomy to enact certain laws. Commissioners voted to place the question on the ballot during the General Election by a 4-to-1 margin, Tuesday. Commissioners spent months and eight public hearings to sell the idea to the public but as Commissioner Mike Hewitt, who was the only commissioner to vote against the proposition, said that there was never any public push to change the county’s government structure. “I do think we can do things better locally,” Hewitt said, adding that this should have been discussed during the election campaign in 2014 by candidates. “It’s very important that we listen to the voters on this,” Hewitt continued. “There was no ground swell in support of code home rule.” Hewitt also reiterated that the eight meetings were “lightly attended.” Commissioner Tom Jarboe was one of the strongest votes in support of code home rule. He said that of the more than 2,000 bills considered this past year in Annapolis, just six of the 18 from St. Mary’s County were even introduced. This was a function of local bills being at the mercy of nearly 200 other representatives with other interests in mind. “This is all about representative government,” Jarboe said. “We are not being represented accurately. “This is not a dig against the men and women who represent us in Annapolis… but the people in Baltimore City don’t care about you.”
Commissioner John O’Connor said that support for the measure had grown in places like Charlotte Hall because residents were concerned over local land use policy. “I’ve seen a lot of support in the north end of the county,” O’Connor said. “In Annapolis, people don’t have a voice right now. “Most of the support is out there in the general public.” Commissioner Todd Morgan said Jarboe and Hewitt encapsulated the argument succinctly. “They’ve summarized the yin and yang of this,” Morgan said. “I’m going to let the people decide this issue. “I’m neutral on this.” Commissioner President James “Randy” Guy said he believed in the idea and wanted to give the people a chance to make their choice. “It’s up to the people… I see value in it myself,” Guy said. The supporting argument for code home rule notes that five locally elected commissioners would be able to decide what laws were right for the county instead of a majority of 188 legislators in Annapolis who had to agree to approve local laws proposed by the delegation. Most local laws are approved through a practice of local courtesy that defers to the desires of those delegations, with some exceptions. Under code home rule, commissioners could not enact any new taxes or license and franchise fees. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Police, Health Officials Warn Of Fentanyl’s Rise By Guy Leonard Staff Writer As police and health professionals battle the abuse of illicit and prescription opiates on county streets they are seeing one drug that they believe is posing an even greater threat: fentanyl. Fentanyl is a powerful opioid usually prescribed for severe pain management but it can easily cause overdoses and is becoming more pervasive on the streets, law officers say. “Although there have only been a few cases reported, the sheriff’s office remains proactive by identifying developing trends in our community…” said Capt. Daniel Alioto, commander of the vice/narcotics unit. Fentanyl is often prescribed to hospice patients who are terminally ill; it is 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine and 30 to 50 times more powerful than heroin, police said.
Overdoses with fentanyl are also easily had because it can be absorbed through the skin, law officers stated. Dr. Meena Brewster, the county’s chief health officer, said that fentanyl is often found in pill or powder form in both legitimatly manufactured form and developed illicitly by illegal manufacturers. “It’s incredibly powerful and incredibly dangerous,” Brewster said. “It’s actually being marketed in some cases as heroin but it can be even more potent than heroin.” The power of fentanyl made it lethal on its own or as an additive to other drugs. “We’re seeing fentanyl more and more as one of the substances on board when people are dying of overdoses,” Brewster said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Woman Held On $1 Million Bond In Fatal Valentine’s Day Crash By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Lauren Renee Scott, of North Beach, was arrested and charged last week for causing the deaths of Dan and Kayla Amos, both of California, in a tragic car crash on Valentine’s Day in Edgewater. Scott, who police believe had been using marijuana and heroin leading up to the Feb. 14 fatal collision, is being held on $1 million bond awaiting her late July trial on numerous counts including negligent manslaughter and homicide by motor vehicle under the influence of drugs. Aside from the felony charges against her, Scott, 27, faces other traffic offenses stemming from the crash which, according to police, occurred when Scott’s 2002 Toyota Camry was travelling northbound on Solomons Island Road and crossed the
centerline in the area of Swallow Lane and struck the Amos’ car travelling southbound on the same road. Daniel Amos was killed at the scene while Kayla Amos was evacuated by helicopter to to a trauma hospital in Baltimore with severe injuries and died the next day. According to on-line court records Scott had been charged with possession of narcotics as well as possessing drug paraphernalia back in 2014 in Calvert County but those charges were placed on the inactive case docket. Daniel and Kayla Amos had been married just six months when they were killed. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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AeroMaryland Project To Bring New Jobs To St. Mary’s By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
A new partnership between local businesses and defense industry insiders, elected leaders and the state promises to build a new mechanism to push economic growth and diversification into high gear in St. Mary’s. AeroMaryland, a program of businesses banded together to seek contracts from the Department of Defense that need to be fulfilled quickly, through the Naval Air System’s Command’s rapid prototyping office represents that hope. Officials believe that if these businesses can be successful in finding more defense industry money in rapid prototyping of equipment and maintenance of aircraft, instead of trying to vie for dwindling money to develop completely new aircraft, that they can begin to attract work from the private sector. “The defense industry pie has been getting smaller and that means our portion of the pie is getting smaller,” said Sen. Steve Waugh, (R-Dist. 29.) “This is about putting new stuff on old planes.” For St. Mary’s County much of this work can be done, tested and evaluated at the local airport, where rapid expansion has been
going on for months to increase hangar space for such projects. The airport is already home to another economic diversification project — the University of Maryland’s Unmanned Air Systems Test Site — and Waugh said the county along with the facilities at the airport could help bring manufacturing and maintenance work from prime defense constractors as well as other aviation related jobs. This would be the goal of initially seeking more defense-related money that could attract the private sector work, Waugh said. “The day we get the Alitalia Airbus to come in and we put a SATCOM [satellite communication] device on it is the day we’ve arrived,” Waugh said. “This is something that has real potential. “This is a huge opportunity.” Waugh said the watchwords for the program were to “keep it local, keep it small, keep it cheap and fast.” “Jobs are the issue, and AeroMaryland will bring completely new jobs here from existing Navy customers, then from Army customers at Aberdeen [Proving Grounds] and ultimately from foreign military and
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41652 Fenwick Street, 301-475-3130 The North End Gallery visits the world of cinema with its show, “Lights! Camera! Action!” This show compliments the Southern Maryland Film Festival being held in mid-July in Leonardtown. Visit the gallery to see North End’s artists’ “take” on this cinema-related theme. See in person the beautiful water color field painting “East of Eden” by Ann Preston. Take a moment also to look at the lovely seaglass necklaces wrapped in sterling silver by artist Judy Larson.
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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 timesobits@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Mary Lee Raley Mary Lee Raley, 72, of Park Hall, MD, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2016 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 21, 1943, in Leonardtown, MD, to the late Louis Tippet Trossbach and A. Caroline Norris. Mary Lee graduated from St. Michael’s Catholic School in 1961. She earned her Associates degree from Charles County Community College. She was employed as a Computer Specialist and worked for many years at NAWCAD, NESEA and Public Works at NAS Patuxent River until she retired in 2000. In October 1993 she opened Mary Lee’s Financial Services, in which she provided accounting and tax services until 2016. She was an avid reader, enjoyed swimming, dancing, and playing cards. However, her greatest love was spending time with her family and friends. She was a volunteer for many organizations including St. Michael’s, Mother Catherine Spaulding School, a member of
Parents without Partners, and treasurer for the Trossbach Memorial Fund. She was a life-long member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. She was a loving mother to Charles Louis “Chip” Raley of Park Hall, MD, Ronald Howard Raley (Shelly) of Dameron, MD, Deborah Lee Fenhagen of Park Hall, MD and Thomas Alan Raley, Sr. (Lisa) of Park Hall, MD. She leaves behind nine grandchildren: Brandon Reece, Jeanette Lindsey Fenhagen, Robin Reece, Dustin Adam Raley, Casey Lee Raley, Jordan Raley, Thomas Raley, Jr., Amber Fenhagen, and Lacy Raley. In addition to her children and grandchildren Mary Lee leaves behind her sisters, Carolyn Wood (Charles) of Dameron, MD, Pat Buckner (Ormand) of Australia, sister-in-law’s, Edna Trossbach and Jane Trossbach. She is preceded in death by her brothers and sister-in-laws, Charles Louis Trossbach (Margaret), John Edward Trossbach, Joseph Emerick Trossbach (Ann), and James David Trossbach. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Reverend Scott Woods at 12: 00 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 16555 Three Notch Road, Ridge, MD 20680. Interment will follow in the church
cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be; Kenny Trossbach, Mike Trossbach, Paul Trossbach, Randy Buckner, Wayne Wood, Randy Raley, Buddy McBride and John Keister. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Archangel Scholarship Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 259, Ridge, MD 20680. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
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Jean Elizabeth Lengel, 82, of California, MD, passed away June 15, 2016 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 5, 1933, Charles G. Sokol in Ridge, MD, to the late Claude McKay and Beatrice Peacock. Jean was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s On June 16, 2016, Charles G. County and graduated high school from St. Sokol passed away Michael’s Catholic School. On February peacefully at the 21, 1952 she married her beloved husband, Charlotte Hall Francis Lengel in Ridge, MD. Together, Veterans Home they celebrated over 64 wonderful years and will be join- of marriage. She enjoyed planting flowers, ing his beloved playing the slots machines, and was an avid Fa y e . C h a r l e s BINGO player in Solomons, MD. She and was born on Sep- her husband enjoyed trips to Canada and tember 21, 1932 the Bahamas, but mostly preferred to stay in Yonkers, New near their family. She was an excellent cook York to Helen and prepared many delicious meals, inFrances Bednarchak and George So- cluding the American Legion dinners. She kol. Charlie and his mother moved to was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, Washington, D.C. in 1932 where he at- and friend to many. Her greatest love was tended Holy Comforter Grade School, El- spending time with her family, especially liott Junior High and Eastern High School. her grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She was a lifelong member of St. MiHe served in he U.S. Navy from 1953 until 1957. After discharge, Charlie attended the chael’s Catholic Church in Ridge, MD and University of Maryland for two years. He a long-time member of the Ladies of Charmet Faye, the love of his life, and they had ity. She was a member of the American Leforty-two years of everlasting love. They gion Post 255 Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to her loving husband, Jean both said that it was love at first sight. Charlie was Faye’s principal caregiver af- is also survived by her children, Ronnie ter Faye had her lung transplant in October Lengel (Kathy) of Callaway, MD, Linda 1992. He was awarded the Life Inspira- Wallace (Steve) of Ridge, MD, Stevie tion Award by the American Cancer Soci- Lengel (Michelle) of Ridge, MD, Ramona ety in 1997. They had a unique love life. Eaker (John) of Mechanicsville, MD and They traveled and did things together that Valerie Carroll (Charles, “Moe”) of Hollypleased them. Charlie worked in various wood, MD; her brother, Joseph E. “Lindy” positions at the Department of Agriculture, McKay (Shirley) of Ridge, MD; 10 grandFood for Peace Program; Public Law (480); children; seven great grandchildren and Chief Liquor Inspector for Prince George’s many extended family and friends. She is County; the Washington Surburban Sani- preceded in death by her parents. Family will receive friends on Monday, tary Commission as Inspector and Contract Manager and at various times in his June 20, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with life, as a bartender. Charlie leaves behind prayers recited at 7:00 p.m., at St. Michael’s three sons; Earl Ray Sokol, of Underhill, Catholic Church, 16555 Three Notch Road, Vermont, Richard Thrower Sokol of Mont- Ridge, MD 20680. A Mass of Christian gomery Alabama and Van Lowell Sokol of Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Scott Prattville, Alabama. Charlie had two hob- Woods on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 10:30 bies: politics and music. Charlie had four a.m. Interment will follow in the church lifelong friends: John Linthicum of Lauder- cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to dale by the Sea, Florida, Salvador Bedolla Santillan of Houston, Texas, Albert Hern- Hospice House of St. Mary’s, Post Office don of Ormond Beach, Florida and Paul Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Brahler of Lynchburg, Virginia. Memorial donations in Charlie’s name can be made to: Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD To Place A Memorial, 20622. Inurnment will take place Tuesday, July Please Call 5, 2016 at 11:00a.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Chelten301-373-4125 ham, MD. Arrangements by BrinsfieldEchols Funeral Home, P.A. or send an email to
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Free Vaccination Clinic Scheduled for St. Mary’s County Residents The St. Mary’s County Health Department will provide a free vaccination clinic for adults and children July 8 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The clinic will be held at the health department located at 21580 Peabody Street in Leonardtown. Vaccinations will be provided on a first come, first served basis, and appointments are recommended. Adult vaccinations will include: Adult HPV (for those that fall within the recommended guidelines) Adult Tdap
Shingles (a limited amount for adults 60 years of age or older) Vaccinations for children will include: Meningococcal (typically for children ages 11-12) Tdap To schedule an appointment, please call the St. Mary’s County Health Department at 301-475-4419. For more information about child and adult immunizations, please visit the health department’s website at www.smchd.org
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum to Host Pirate Day Program Ahoy mateys! The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum is looking for a few scurvy pirates and scaliwags to participate in the annual Pirate Day program, Saturday, July 23. Pre-registration is required and begins July 6. This event is geared toward children ages 4 - 9 years old. A morning session will be held between 9 a.m. and noon. The afternoon session takes place from 1 - 4 p.m. Each session will have 12 slots for ages 4 - 6 and 12 slots for ages 7 - 9. The cost to pre-register is $10 per child. Personal checks and credit cards (MC or
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Month Long Bible School (8505 Old Leonardtown Rd., Hughesville) 9 a.m. to Noon Hughesville Baptist Church will be having their annual Vacation Bible School for children 4 years old thru 6th grade on June 27 thru July 1 from 9 am until noon. The theme is Submerged: Finding Truth Beyond the Surface. Go to our web site www. Hughesville Baptist.com for a registration form. The Church is located at 8505 Old Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, Md. For more info dial 240-254-2765 or 301-2743672. Also like us on Face book. Cedar Point Ladies Golf Cedar Point Golf Course (PAX River NAS, Lexington Park) - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cedar Point Ladies Golf Association (CPLGA) plays EVERY Tuesday morning. Arrive and be ready by 8:15 a.m. Tee off starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. All skill levels are welcome. PGA Teaching Pro will be offering clinics during the season. Join the 9 hole group or the 18 hole group. Working woman option: Play any day before Sunday 5pm with a CPLGA member and turn in your signed score card. Eligible members include all active duty, reserve, retired or military personnel or their dependents; DOD federal personnel and family members employed at Patuxent River, St. Inigoes, or Solomon’s Annex, Cedar Point Officers’ Club silver card holders, contractors, members of the Navy League, and sponsored guests. For more information: Contact Pam at Pam447@ me.com, Kimbra.benson@hotmail. com, Pat at rodschroeder@comcast.net. Sotterley Farmer’s Market Historic Sotterley Plantation (Sotterley) - 8 to 9 a.m. The public is invited to the Sotterley Plantation grounds to shop local! Purchase the best quality home-grown vegetables, fruit, and plants, as well as unique, handcrafted items. For the third year running, we further strengthen our strong ties to the Southern Maryland farm community and continue our over 300 year farming tradition as we open up the Sotterley Farmer’s Market – a producer only farmer’s market – every Saturday from May 28 through September 24!
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Project Linus Loffler Senior Activity Center (21905 ChanBushmill Band cellors Run Rd., Chancellors) - 10 a.m. Christ Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Project Linus is a national organization of Fowler Rd., Chaptico) - 7 p.m. volunteers, known as “blanketeers,” who SMTMD will sponsor a HomeSpun Cof- provide new, handmade, washable blankets feeHouse concert featuring the Bushmill to be given as gifts to seriously ill and trauBand, at the Christ Church Parish Hall. matized children, ages 0-18. It is Project The Bushmill Band began circa 2006 as Linus’ policy to accept blankets of all sizes, a few friends getting together to learn and depending on local chapter needs. All blanenjoy playing the great folk, bluegrass and ket styles are welcome, including quilts, old time country tunes that they all loved. tied comforters, fleece blankets, crocheted They found they enjoyed playing this music or knitted afghans, and receiving blankets so much they wanted to share it with others in child-friendly colors. Always remember and began playing out and around just for that blankets must be homemade, washable, fun. They’re hard to categorize as they play free of pins, and come from smoke-free traditional bluegrass but also nineteen six- environments due to allergy reasons. St. ties era folk music as well as old time and Mary’s County has a local chapter which is more contemporary country and folk mu- located at the Loffler Senior Activity Censic with their own spin on all of it. What ter which normally meets the third Friday comes through on all of their music is the of each month at 10 a.m. This month Projjoy they find in playing and the respect they ect Linus will meet on June 24 at 10 a.m. have for the music. The band features John instead. Some blanketeers cannot attend Garner on guitar, harmonica and vocals; the monthly meetings but still participate Ted Yeatman on guitar, banjo and vocals; by dropping blankets off at Loffler Senior Randy Stillwell on dobro; Annie Jean Di- Activity Center during the month so that Donato on fiddle and Greg Penk on vocals staff can give them to the coordinator when and stand-up bass.The doors open at 7 p.m., the group meets. For more information and the music starts at 7:30 p.m. or questions call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658. 3rd Annual Craft Fair & Holiday Boutique (21707 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park) 9 a.m. 3rd Annual Craft Fair and Holiday Boutique Fundraiser to Help Veterans. PREVIOUS VENDORS PLEASE NOTE: Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Association (LAFRA) Unit 93 is planning their 3rd annual Craft Fair and Holiday Boutique to be held on Saturday, November 05, 2016 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Branch, 21707 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park Maryland. Previous participating vendors may register beginning June 20. Registration and payment must be received by June 30th to reserve a spot. July 01, 2016 registration will be opened to the public. Registration deadline is September 30th, 2016. Registration and a check may be mailed to LAFRA Unit 93, P.O Box 93, Patuxent River, MD 20670 or may be dropped off at Travel Leaders, 22325 Greenview Parkway, Ste. 1-C Monday – Friday 9am to 530pm, ask for Lori. Email fralafra93@ md.metrocast.net to get a Registration Form or drop by Branch 93 between 1 to 8 p.m. daily and weekends. Questions, call Unit President at 301-481-9655.
Mindful Recovery Beacon of Hope Recovery & Wellness Community Center (21770 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mindful Recovery: a peer group discussion and reflection focused on a reading. This meeting welcomes any adult practicing any form of recovery related to any form of addiction, mental health challenges or traumatic experiences. People using medication assistance as prescribed in their recovery are welcome! Meetings are free and open to the public. Beacon of Hope is located at 21770 FDR Blvd in Millison Plaza in Lexington Park, behind Family Dollar and next to the Hope Place Clinic of Walden. Call 301-751-7258 or e-mail beacon@waldensierra.org for more information. Celebrate Recovery Our Father’s House (45020 Patuxent Beach Rd., California) - 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Maybe you or someone you love struggles with gambling, pornography, anorexia, self-harm, substance abuse, or any other addiction. Maybe you’re grieving the loss of a marriage or a loved one. Maybe you’ve been hurt by current or past abuse. We’d like to invite you to our meeting. Celebrate
Recovery, a free Christian-based 12-step program for adults 18 & up struggling with any hurt, hang up, or habit, meets Fridays at Our Father’s House Assembly of God Church in California, Maryland. A large group lesson 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and genderspecific small groups 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. are followed by refreshments. For more information e-mail celebraterecovery@ourfathershouseag.org. We’d love to have you join us!
Saturday, June 25
Country Night Leonardtown Square (Leonardtown) - 6 to 9 p.m. Hi everybody! I would very much appreciate any and all coverage you could give me for COUNTRY NIGHT at DOWNTOWN TUNES - COUNTRY NIGHT - A FREE CONCERT IN LEONARDTOWN SQUARE, Produced by JAMES LEPORE in association with The Town of Leonardtown and the Leonardtown Business Association. Sunrise Yoga Leonardtown Wharf (Leonardtown) - 7:30 a.m. Sunrise Yoga at the Wharf, hosted by Evolve Yoga and Wellness, is an open community yoga practice for all levels. Please bring a dry goods donation for either a food pantry or pet shelter, your mat, a bottle of water and your friends. For more information visit EvolveYogaWellness.com. Downtown Blues Leonardtown Square (Leonardtown) - 6 p.m. Robbie Boothe returns to the Leonardtown Square for Downtown Tunes. Concert is FREE and open to the public. Lawn seating is available. Enjoy dinner at one of our local restaurants, then grab a blanket or a chair and join us on the Square! For event safety, the portion of the Square around the Memorials will be closed to parking and traffic. Women’s Glam Day BTB Coffee Bar (Leonardtown) - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. BTB Coffee Bar and Speakeasy is hosting a Women’s Glam Day. They will be offering a mimosa and bloody Mary bar and joined by Traditions of Loveville, S’Kape Salon, Explore Couture, Heritage Chocolates and Quality Street Catering. Contact Penny for more information call (301) 475-2400.
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Patuxent Moose Hollywood (Clarkslanding Rd., Hollywood) - 7 a.m. to Noon Patuxent Moose is hosting a Community Yard Sale on June 25 at the Lodge. Spaces for rent for $20 or if you need a table $25. We also will be selling hot dogs, chips and water, there will be a baked table. WOTM are asking for donations also for their table, if you have items you would like to donate to the WOTM table please call Regina Gatton at 301-690-5261. POC for table rental is the same.reggatton32@gmail.com. St. John’s Summer Classic Car Show St. John’s Catholic Church (Hollywood) - 8 to 11 a.m. Car Show, 7 classes, trophy to top 3 in each group + specialty trophies. $20.00 registration fee at gate. Spectator fee $2, children under 12 free. SMS Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store (16562 Three Notch Rd., Ridge) - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Just because summer is here doesn’t mean we are closed. Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store will continue to be open on Saturdays between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays between 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Donations will only be accepted between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. We will continue to post specials in the store, as well as on our facebook page. We look forward to having you stop by and see us!!!! We have all kinds of fun summer clothes, shoes, and accessories for all your summer parties and events. We also have small appliances, furniture, pictures, etc. Tons of dishes for summer parties! Come see us!!!! PS- We have AC! Come enjoy the AC while shopping! Beerfest Historic St. Mary’s City (4714 Old State House Rd., St. Mary’s City) - Noon to 6 p.m. State House Lawn (park at The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary). Enjoy HSMC’s annual celebration of brew, food, and music! $18 with online ticketing, or $20 at the gate ($10 Friends members). (240) 895-4977 or SusanE@digshistory.org
Sunday, June 26 SMS Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store (16562 Three Notch Rd., Ridge) - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Just because summer is here doesn’t mean we are closed. Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store will continue to be open on Saturdays between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays between 10 a.m to 1 p.m.. Donations will only be accepted between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. We will continue to post specials in the store, as well as on our facebook page. We look forward to having you stop by and see us!!!! We have all kinds of fun summer clothes, shoes, and accessories for all your summer parties and events. We also have small appliances, furniture, pictures, etc. Tons of dishes for summer parties! Come see us!!!! PS- We have AC! Come enjoy the AC while shopping! Elks “BIG GAME” Poker St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge (45779 Fire Department Ln., Lexington Park) - 2 p.m. No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament. $120 Buy in = 15,000 chips ($80 to prize pool, $20 Bounty and $20 to charity), earn a $20 dollar Bounty every time you knock someone out of the tournament. Top ten percent places paid. Food and Beverage are available for purchase. Cash games will be available: Holdem : $1- $2 no limit (start when we have enough interested players), Omaha Hi/Lo : $.50 - $1 no limit(starts at 12pm). Please enter through the side of the building. For more info., call 301- 8637800, James Dean, 240-577-0828, jdeanjunior@yahoo.com.
Monday, June 27
Cedar Point Ladies Golf Cedar Point Golf Course (PAX River NAS) - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cedar Point Ladies Golf Association (CPLGA) plays EVERY Tuesday morning. Arrive and be ready by 8:15 a.m. Tee off starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. All skill levels
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are welcome. PGA Teaching Pro will be offering clinics during the season. Join the 9 hole group or the 18 hole group. Working woman option: Play any day before Sunday 5pm with a CPLGA member and turn in your signed score card. Eligible members include all active duty, reserve, retired or military personnel or their dependents; DOD federal personnel and family members employed at Patuxent River, St. Inigoes, or Solomon’s Annex, Cedar Point Officers’ Club silver card holders, contractors, members of the Navy League, and sponsored guests. For more information: Contact Pam at Pam447@me.com, Kimbra.benson@hotmail.com, Pat at rodschroeder@comcast.net. 3rd Annual Craft Fair & Holiday Boutique (21707 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park) - 9 a.m. 3rd Annual Craft Fair and Holiday Boutique Fundraiser to Help Veterans. PREVIOUS VENDORS PLEASE NOTE: Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Association (LAFRA) Unit 93 is planning their 3rd annual Craft Fair and Holiday Boutique to be held on Saturday, November 05, 2016 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Branch, 21707 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park Maryland. Previous participating vendors may register beginning June 20. Registration and payment must be received by June 30th to reserve a spot. July 01, 2016 registration will be opened to the public. Registration deadline is September 30th, 2016. Registration and a check may be mailed to LAFRA Unit 93, P.O Box 93, Patuxent River, MD 20670 or may be dropped off at Travel Leaders, 22325 Greenview Parkway, Ste. 1-C Monday – Friday 9am to 530pm, ask for Lori. Email fralafra93@md.metrocast. net to get a Registration Form or drop by Branch 93 between 1 to 8 p.m. daily and weekends. Questions, call Unit President at 301-481-9655
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Elks Holdem “Bounty” Tournament St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge (45779 Fire Dept. Ln., Lexington Park) - 7 p.m. No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament. $25 Buy in = 4,000 chips, $5 add-on = 1,000 chips and raffle drawing. Earn a BOUNTY chip worth $5 dollars for every person that you bust out of the tournament. This tournament is part of our Spring/Summer Leaderboard challenge. Earn 1 point for every person knocked out before you. Accumulate points for 25 weeks. Top finishers earn a free seat to the Leaderboard free roll Event. Food and Beverage are available for purchase. Cash games will start as soon as there are enough players that are interested. Holdem : $1- $2 no limit, Omaha Hi/Lo : $.50 - $1 no limit. Please enter through the side of the building. For more info., call 301863- 7800, Questions: James Dean 240577-0828, Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, June 28
Summer Camp: Time Travelers Historic St. Mary’s City (St. Mary’s City) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28-July 1. St. Mary’s City, MD 20686. Campers will visit a different site each day, traveling back in time for activities and fun. Designed for rising 3rd and 4th-graders. $130 per child ($120 Friends members). Registration required: (240) 895-4990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org. Family & Friends SMART Recovery Beacon of Hope Recovery & Wellness Community Center (21770 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park) - 5 to 6:30 p.m. Family & Friends SMART (Self Management & Recovery Training) Recovery: a support group offering a science based approach to helping family and friends who are affected by the substance abuse, alcohol abuse, drug abuse or other addictions of a loved one. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more info., call 301-7517258, 240-808-1875 or e-mail beacon@ waldensierra.org for more information.
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Monday, June 27
Free Fishing Class for Youth Gilbert Run Park (13140 Charles St, Charlotte Hall) – 10 a.m. to Noon
Pizza and Pint Night The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m.
Dylan Galvin The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 8 to 11 p.m.
Team Trivia The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7 p.m.
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Tuesday, June 28
Kajun Kelley Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk)
Team Feud The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6:30 p.m.
Still Standing The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 29
Saturday, June 25 Supper Break String Band The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 8 p.m. BeerFest Historic St. Mary’s City (18751 Hogaboom Ln, St Mary’s City) - Noon Lore Oyster House Day Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) – 1 p.m.
Sunday, June 26 Mud Day! Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – Noon
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Free Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville)- 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open Mic Night The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m. Performance by Super MagicMan Reggie Rice Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons)- 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 30 Sunset Concert Festival O’Donnell Lake (10400 O’Donnell Lake Park, Waldorf)- 7 p.m. Josh Airhart The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 8 to 11 p.m.
Perigeaux Wedding Experience Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery (8650 Mackall Rd, St Leonard) – 3 to 6 p.m.
The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail crista@countytimes.net. Please submit calendar listings by noon on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
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St. Mary’s County Library Closed for Independence Day
All three branches of the St. Mary’s County Library will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Online resources including downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies and more are available everyday on www.stmalib.org.
Story Time with Those Who Served! - at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home!
Charlotte Hall Library will be heading up to the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home (29449 Charlotte Hall Rd, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622) for a special Storytime on Wednesday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. Join the library for stories, songs, and activities with our friends at the Charlotte Hall Veterans home. All ages. No registration required. Meet Ms. Tess at the Library at 10 a.m. if you want to walk the trail to the Veterans Home! If you or your child are sick, please do not attend as this could endanger the veterans home residents.
This Craft Is For The Birds! - at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home!
Charlotte Hall Library will be heading up to the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home (29449 Charlotte Hall Rd, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622) for a special craft on Wednesday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m. Decorate a bird house with our friends at the Charlotte Hall Veterans home. All ages. Registration will open two weeks before the program. Meet Ms. Tess at the Library at 10 a.m. if you want to walk the trail to the Veterans Home! If you or your child are sick, please do not attend as this could endanger the Veterans Home residents.
School Age STEM: The Science of Flight
Leonardtown Library will hold a School-age STEM program: The Science of Flight on Wednesday, July 6 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Soar with science! Learn about flight while designing, building, and testing gliders, whirly-copters, and balloon-powered rocket planes. Ages 7 & up, registration opens 2 weeks before program on www.stmalib.org.
Computer Basics 1 & 2: Introduction to Computers and Windows 7
Lexington Park Library will hold a combined Computer Basics 1 & 2: Introduction to Computers and Windows 7 class on Thursday, July 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn the components, terminology, and general use of a computer. Learn how to use a mouse and keyboard. Explore the basics of Microsoft’s operating system. Learn how to create, store, and manage files & folders, and run multiple programs. Learn how to use various tools and techniques to make your computer experience more productive. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
Minecraft Mania!
Leonardtown Library will host Minecraft Mania on Thursday, July 7. Two one-hour sessions will be held for ages 6- 9 years old, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. One session for ages 10 years and older will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Share strategies with other Minecrafters, explore new terrain, gather raw materials and create amazing structures. Registration opens 2 weeks before each program on www.stmalib.org. Due to space restrictions, please register for only one Minecraft program per day.
Far our Field Day
Lexington Park Library will hold Far Out Field Day for all ages on Friday, July 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Be a champion in the Silly Summer Games! Craft a uniform to join the team, then take on our ultimate obstacle course and more fun and active challenges. No registration.
Handmade at your Library
Lexington Park Library will hold Handmade at Your Library on Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. A craft program for beginner and experienced do-it-yourselfers. Join us one Saturday a month to make unique handicrafts. We’ll supply the instructions and materials, and you bring the creativity. This month we’re making DIY twine and pearl jewelry. This is an adults only program. Registration required onwww.stmalib.org or 301-863-8188.
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New! Yellow Door Art Studios Offers Classes at Garvey
The Garvey Senior Activity Center is excited to partner with Yellow Door Art Studios to offer high quality, low cost art instruction. Classes are held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center from 1:30-3:30 p.m. All materials will be supplied. Payment must be received at the time of registration. Space is limited so register early. Register prior to July 1 for the Nautical Acrylic Painting class scheduled for July 11 and prior to July 8 for the Flowers with Watercolor class scheduled for July 18. Cost is $10 per class; payable to Yellow Door Art Studios. To learn more call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050. Watch for more classes coming this fall!
Kickboxing
Kickboxing tones muscles through punching and kicking using focus pads, target pads, and mitts. Participants may notice an improvement in overall balance and flexibility. The aerobic moves of kickboxing have been shown to improve circulation and it offers a great stress relief. This specialized class, held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesdays, July 6-Aug. 17, from 8:30-9:30 a.m., is geared towards active men and women ages fifty and above. This class offers great energy without the high impact that occurs during a mainstream kickboxing class. The instructor, Geno Rothback, is a registered nurse, a senior fitness instructor, a black belt in Taekwondo and is a certified Martial Fusion and Kickboxing instructor. Costis $30 payable to Geno Rothback. Payment required at time of reservation. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050, to learn more.
Chair Yoga Offers Adaptability
Chair Yoga uses a chair for seated and standing yoga positions for those needing extra support but wanting the yoga experience. Traditional yoga principles are still the foundation with breathing as a focus throughout and a relaxing wrap-up. Ongoing class participation is done via the fitness card but the first class is free. Please call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101, with any questions. Upcoming classes will be held at the Northern Senior Activity Center at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 1, and Wednesday, July 6. Drop-in attendance is allowed.
Thursday, June 23, 2016
St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities Senior Boot Camp
Boot camp programs are one of the hottest trends in fitness programming. During this 6-week fastpaced, high-energy program at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Mondays, July 11-Aug. 15 from 8:30-9:30 a.m., participants will engage in age-appropriate drills and activities to improve strength, cardio capacity, balance and agility. Advance sign up is required. Participants need to wear athletic shoes and bring a water bottle. Much of the class will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Fee: $15 payable to Shannon Pope. Fee must be paid in advance. To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Ice Cream Social Fundraiser
Looking to cool off this summer? Take a break from the heat and help raise funds for entertainment and special events at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. In celebration of the invention of the ice cream cone in July of 1904, the Garvey Senior Activity Center will host an ice cream social on Friday, July 8 from 2:30-4 p.m. Cost per cone: $2. Also available will be ice cream sundaes for $3 and brownie sundaes for $4. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Total Body Strength Class
Become more fit or maximize your fitness efforts with a class that focuses on head-to-toe benefits. Certified personal trainer, Dave Scheible guides you through weight and resistance training for a total body workout. Classes are open for drop-ins at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Mondays at 2 p.m. with the class free to anyone taking it for the first time. Contact the Center with any questions at 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
Destination Photography Contest Deadline
Last call for entries for the Destination Photography Contest - deadline is 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 30. Looking for standout or entertaining photos from a vacation or trip you’ve taken or even a local excursion that provided some captivating discoveries or views. See official rules on our website or at the Northern Senior Activity Center. The winner will be included on our “Wall of Fame” that showcases winners from year-to-year. Questions made be directed to 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
Decoupage Light Switch Plates
Bring any light switch or outlet plates you’d like to transform to the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, July 8 at 10 a.m. and learn how these simple items can become attractive pieces that complement your décor. There is no cost for this class other than bringing in the plates. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk at Loffler to sign up.
History Video about Roman Empire Engineering
On Wednesday, July 13, at 10 a.m., the Loffler Senior Activity Center will show a documentary depicting the spectacular, and sordid, history of the Roman Empire, 55 BC to around 537 AD. Learn about Hadrian’s Wall, Caesar’s Bridge, the aqueducts, the Coliseum, the Pantheon, the Baths of Caracalla, and the remains of Emperor Nero’s lavish Golden Palace for a rare look at how one of Rome’s most notorious megalomaniacs lived. The video runs 94 minutes and is free. Seating is limited. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, or stop by the reception desk at Loffler to sign up.
Beginner Piano/ Keyboard Classes
Dr. Robert L. Jefferson, the author of the “How to Play Gospel” book series and a leading expert on teaching gospel music (check out his website at Jeffersonpresents.com) will again offer beginner piano/keyboard classes at the Loffler Senior Activity Center starting Tuesday, Jul. 12 and continuing through Aug. 16. The cost for the lessons is $100 for 6 sessions and includes instruction, texts and corresponding cd. Additionally you will need to invest in an inexpensive keyboard ($50-$100+ available at local stores and online). Payment for the lessons can be made directly to Dr. Jefferson on the first day of class. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, July 6. For questions or to sign up, call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
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 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. 3101
Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/ aging for the most up-to date information.
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A Letter to the editor: Pet Of The Week An Open Letter to the Citizens of Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties, I am writing this letter to convey the great honor you have given me while serving as your representative in the Maryland House of Delegates. Always attempting to take your elective franchise with the utmost sincerity, I have tried to execute my obligations with the integrity and diligence such a responsibility deserved. Being your representative has been the experience of a lifetime for me. Public service can take many forms. The time has come for me to transition to another venue for my continuing public service. Based on both my experience in the military and private sectors as well as my leadership on a broad range of public policy matters in the Maryland General Assembly over 22 years, Governor Larry Hogan will be appointing me to serve for a full 5 year term on the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC), effective August 1, 2016. On July 31, 2016, I will be resigning as a member of the Maryland General Assembly. The very next day my public service continues as a member of the PSC. I am honored to be selected by Governor Hogan to serve in this very important position. It is also worth noting that Southern Maryland officials have generally felt over several administrations that it was important to our growing region of the state to be represented on the PSC. The Governor’s inherent recognition of Southern Maryland with this appointment is appreciated.
There are too many people to thank by name for all their support over all these years as a candidate and elected official. If you walked door-to-door with me, trained me, called voters, put up campaign signs, wrote letters, suggested legislation, helped raise campaign funds, counseled or advised me, volunteered, donated time or money, maybe walked in a parade with me, or offered your assistance in any way, I say thank you. If you criticized me in a constructive way, corrected me when needed, or even opposed me outright over 6 general election cycles, I thank you as well for you made me sharper in ways that served the public well. Also, I want to thank my fellow elected officials and public servants at all levels of government. I know firsthand the high ideals that most of these public servants operate with and the sacrifices that they and their families have made in service to us all. Most importantly, to the citizens of Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties, I want to express my profound respect and appreciation for allowing me to proudly represent you in the halls of Annapolis and throughout our wonderful state and nation. I always tried to do my best on your behalf. You are the most wonderful neighbors, friends and constituents a man could be blessed with. Thank you for the opportunity and with the highest personal regards, I remain
Checkers, Mocha & Patches
Checkers, Mocha & Patches are three new cuties that are being fostered by Feral Cat Rescue. Mocha is a chocolate colored cat. She is very unusual. They will be fully vetted and cost $125 each. They are playful and friendly. They cuddle. They live with kids. They’re fun! Applications can be filled out at www. feralcatrescuemd.org and emailed to diane@feralcatrescuemd.org Adoption events are held at the Petco in California every Saturdayand Sunday from 11 to 3. WE DESPERATELY NEED FOSTER FAMILIES.
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The Times Chronicle Religious Neale by Linda Reno Contributing Writer
William Neale (1710-1763), son of Roswell Neale and his first wife, Mary Brent, married Anne Brooke (ca17121785), daughter of Leonard Brooke and Anne Boarman, ca1735, presumably in St. Mary’s County. Shortly after their marriage the Neales moved to “Chandler’s Hope”, property located in Charles County that William Neale had inherited from his half uncle, William Chandler. William and Anne (Brooke) Neale had 11 children, eight of whom took religious orders. One daughter became a nun while six of their seven sons became Jesuit priests. Anne, born 1736, entered the Poor Clares at Aire (France) in 1755 as Mother Vicaris. She died July 1, 1784. “William Chandler Neale, born in 1743 was sent as a boy to College of St. Omers in French Flanders. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1760. Following his ordination, he was assigned to work in the Lancashire District of the English Mission in 1771. He later went to Manchester [England], where he died in 1799. Joseph Neale, the second son, also attended St. Omers but while there was stricken with a fatal illness but begged superiors to admit him into the Society. He was allowed to pronounce vows of devotion on his deathbed. Oswald, the third son, while studying at St. Omers, also fell ill and begged to be received into the Society but died before his wish was realized. An old manuscript on the Neale family, however, states he died a Jesuit. Leonard Neale, 1746-1817, was sent to study at St. Omers at the age of 12. He en-
tered the Society of Jesus in 1767. When the Society was suppressed in 1773, he was sent to England, where he engaged in pastoral work for four years and then in 1779 volunteered for the mission in Demerara, British Guiana, where he worked until 1783. Due to poor health, Leonard returned to America and worked zealously as a secular priest in the missions near his home at Port Tobacco until he was appointed pastor of St. Joseph’s–St. Mary’s Parish in Philadelphia in 1789 where he remained until 1798. In 1799, he was appointed president of Georgetown College by Bishop John Carroll who praised him as a ‘man truly pious, endowed with the highest prudence, humility and suavity of manner and highly skilled in ecclesiastical learning and discipline.’ Leonard Neale was consecrated bishop in 1800, the first bishop ordained in the United States by Bishop Carroll at St. Peter’s Pro-Cathedral in Baltimore. He continued as president of Georgetown until 1806. As bishop, Leonard Neale worked strenuously with Bishop Carroll and with his brother, Fr. Charles Neale, SJ, to bring about the restoration of the Society in America and the retention of Jesuit property in Maryland, although he never re-entered the Society. When Archbishop Carroll died in 1815, Leonard Neale became the second archbishop of Baltimore. Soon after, with the approval of Pope Pius VII, he established the Visitation Monastery in Georgetown. He died on June 18, 1817, at Georgetown and was buried in the crypt under the Visitation Convent Chapel.” To be continued.
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The Mechanical Horse: How the Bicycle Reshaped American Life By Margaret Guroff
c.2016, University of Texas Press $24.95 / $34.95 Canada 287 pages Back when you were a child, the Bad Guys never won. No matter how many of them, no matter which imagined danger they came from, you were always able to get away. All you had to do was pedal faster; they didn’t stand a chance of catching you on your bike. And in the new book “The Mechanical Horse” by Margaret Guroff, you’ll see how that mode of transportation changed more than just your world. It was well after bedtime for most people on that evening in May, 1819, when a small crowd stood in Washington Square in Philadelphia, waiting to see if rumors were true. When they saw “the beast,” they couldn’t believe their eyes: it was a man straddling a wheeled machine, moving nearly as fast as a horse could trot. He was aboard a draisine, a precursor to the bicycle, and Americans went wild. People lined up to take lessons and try the contraption themselves but the danger was that draisines were uncontrollable: they didn’t have brakes. “Within months,” says Guroff, “draisine riding was against the law on most American city sidewalks.” As for riding on early American roads, well, that was often easier said than done. Even by 1865, when the velocipede came to Brooklyn via France, country lanes were all but impassable. It didn’t take long for new riders – some four million of them – to embrace the pedaled vehicle and riding clubs sprung up everywhere, but rutted, muddy roads often kept them riding indoors. By the end of the 1800s, though, much had changed: railroads arrived, roads improved, automobiles were imminent, the
end of slavery altered the way goods entered homes… and women eschewed confining corsets in order to partake of the new “safety bicycle,” which closely resembled the basic bike we know. It wasn’t the bicycle itself that drew so much initial attention, however. It was more the sight of a woman (gasp!) in trousers that scandalized Americans so terribly. Bikes, says Guroff, paved the way for automobiles and airplanes. Bicycles were transportation for kid and adult alike, on and off through history. And if their popularity wanes again, don’t worry. “If the bike goes away again, it will be back.” Tis the rare Baby Boomer who can’t recollect after-school or summertime bike rides and the imagination they demanded. Tis the rare reader who won’t think of those things while enjoying “The Mechanical Horse.” Indeed, author Margaret Guroff shows how the bicycle is buried spokes-deep in our childhoods and in the timeline of American culture - a story that’s sometimes quaint, humorous, and always lighthearted. We see, not just the bike’s history, but that of fashion, equality between the sexes, the waging of war, the American economy, and the burgeoning of print advertising. That all makes this book as fun as a spin around the block on a warm summer evening. Reading it is as easy as, well, riding a bike. And if that was (or is!) one of your favorite things to do, then “The Mechanical Horse” is a winner.
to go up and down the rows until the right lady was found. All of a sudden, the hall seemed three times its size, and it was a big hall. Another odd number year. I never like those, but we are in an even year, so I guess it is all good. And for the record, the phrase I like even better and think is more suitable for predicting a good year ahead rather than a donkey reference is “55 is fine”; simple and to the point. I was wondering how many of us have said, “Whew, didn’t think I’d make it to such and such an age”. I am sure my parents wondered that a few times about me in my teenage years and how long I might make it in this world. Maybe your parents wondered the same thing. My Father wrote a poem to that effect on my 17th birthday card with the title, “Thank God for seventeen”: “She’s a stinky hinie, with nose very shiny.
How did one who was so tiny, bright, and fair grow to cause such long gray hair? Love, Dear old broken down Dad and Doggie Mommie P.S. I believe there is light at the end of the tunnel.” My Mother added: “Shebby, don’t pay any attention to what Daddy says. This was a pretty card, Love Mommie” Maybe this is why my Mother had “Late Bloomer” written on my college graduation cake. I can’t wait to see what will be written on this year’s cake…or maybe I can.
by Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer
Here it is…the phrase I have waited to say for over 50 years. I can say it now, “Little ole Onkey Donkey G55”. Every Thursday night from the time I was probably 5 until I was 12 or 13, my Mother would play bingo at Morningside VFW in PG County, and the bingo caller would have funny phrases for lots of the numbers. I used to remember more of them, but I have loved the little ole onkey donkey one forever. I almost couldn’t wait until I turned 55 to say it with gusto. Well, here it is, I turned 55 yesterday. “LITTLE OLE ONKEY DONKEY I’M 55!” Okay, got that out. My husband had his Big 60 birthday bash last Saturday which was loads of fun – a 13-hour party! It was planned quite a bit in advance. I won’t know what I did for my birthday yet, since this column is written earlier in the week, but as long as there is some family, cake and ice cream, and maybe a glass, or two, of wine involved,
it should be wonderful. If my mother were still alive, she would have already thought up some very public, but fun way, of announcing my birthday and embarrassing me. This was usually done in bingo halls or bowling alleys, since we were at bingo nearly every night of the week, except when one of us, or both were on bowling leagues; my Mother’s league was at AMF College Park Lanes, and my league was at Mr. Curley’s Bowling Alley in Waldorf. We both bowled duckpins. Hey, bowling, that might be fun for my birthday. She would have the announcer announce my birthday in front of the whole bingo hall or bowling alley, and I would turn red. It got worse when I was a teenager and working the bingos like Forestville Knights of Columbus Hall; taking the bingo players coffee, sodas, and food so they wouldn’t have to miss a game. I got so flustered one time that I couldn’t remember who ordered the coffee, and had
To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: wanderings of an aimless mind.
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The Long & Winding Road I was so young that summer—just 22 or 23. I was done college and well past the age when the thought of spending much time with your parents is accompanied by a shudder and some dramatic eye-rolling. Still, the drive to Lake Ontario—my stepdad’s family had a cabin there, where my extended family was gathering—took 8 or 9 hours. Though I didn’t want to do the long drive alone, I also didn’t relish the idea of being jammed in the back of my mom’s car with Preacher, the full-grown and overlyaffection Doberman who fancied himself a lap dog. I’d also just bought my first-ever new car, a silver Nissan Sentra that looked like a Porsche to my prideful eyes, and I really wanted to drive it to the Lake. When Nell decided to join us—she was a friend of my mom’s I’d known as far back as my memories traveled—everything fell into place. She would ride shotgun, serving as both my traveling companion and my navigator (this was back in the days of impossibly huge paper maps, with red lines for state roads and blue lines for interstates—or maybe it was the other way around—and having a navigator was essential for long road trips to unfamiliar places). Nell and I had been close since my childhood; even though we were from different generations, she never downplayed her wicked sense of humor around me, and her Alabama twang has always made me laugh even when she’s not trying to be funny. Her humor is somewhere south of dry with a dose of sarcasm thrown in for good measure, and she has a gift for zingy one-liners that never seems to fail her. The 9-hour drive flew past as we laughed our way out of Maryland, through Pennsylvania, and across New York, smoking cigarettes and drinking soda or pop or Coke, depending on where we were. Nell kept us on track with the map, peering at it through reading glasses perched on the tip of her nose. It wasn’t until the last half hour or so that we found ourselves on winding, narrow country roads, completely lost. We retraced the last few miles over and over again, but still couldn’t find our turn-off, and we were in a rural area with no gas stations or other map help in sight. Finally, we saw two overall-clad farmers tending to a field, and so we quickly stopped for directions.Clyde and Clem, as they have been known ever since, didn’t appear to know about the phenomenon of naming roads; nor did they appear to realize that one of North America’s five Great Lakes was within throwing distance. Not once did they mention something as simple as a street name, or Lake Ontario. They did try to help us, in their own inimitable way; I’ll give them that. “Go down to the first cornfield after the fishin’ hole,” Clyde began. “Then make a
right at old Mrs. Stickley’s place.” “Nope,” Clem said, shaking his head sorrowfully. “Eunice’s boy has the place now. She’s dead. Died earlier this summer. I think the Arthur got her.” “Arthur-itis don’t kill no one, Clem,” Clyde scolded. After they bickered about the mortality rate for arthritis for a bit, while Nell and I choked back giggles, they returned to solving our dilemma (apparently Clyde and Clem had agreed that old Mrs. Stickley was indeed dead, whatever the cause). Clem continued. “If you go left just past Eunice’s boy’s place—“ “You’ll see some co’ cola cans on a fencepost, a ways across the field—“ “That’s a clover-field,” Clem specified. “Not a cornfield.” And so on. My face and Nell’s were various shades of purple and red by this time, from the effort involved in holding in the laughter. I’m pretty sure I remember tears running down her face, too, but maybe I was the one who almost gave us away. “You ladies gonna be all right?” Clyde asked. “Allergies,” Nell answered quickly, while I nodded in mute agreement. We assured them that we knew the way to the Lake, although we were more hopelessly confused now than we’d been before our stop for directions. Somehow, though, we finally found the Lake, and then the cabin, and for that whole week—in fact, for the thirty-some years that have gone by since that trip—all either of us has to do is mention Clyde or Clem and the other will dissolve into laughter. As the one-year anniversary of my mom’s death approaches, I’ve found myself thinking about family trips, times when we were all young, and together, when old age and illness and loss were still so far away that they didn’t even seem real. Back then it didn’t enter our thoughts as often to tell the people we love how much they mean to us, how their presence in our life has made it richer, has filled it with laughter, has brought comfort. In Mom’s final days, and in the months since, Nell has once more been beside me for a long journey. Her Alabama twang is just as strong as ever, and her humor hasn’t dulled with the years. She has kept me company on the unfamiliar roads, and often, even in grief, she has kept me laughing. It occurs to me, looking back, that there are few people I’d rather have beside me when I’m lost. I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net if you have comments or questions about the column.
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