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Health Officials Keeping Zika Information Close By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
County health officers are being careful to warn communities to eliminate breeding grounds for mosquitoes to combat the spread of the Zika virus but they are also careful to not inform residents as to whether anyone in their community has contracted the virus either. County Health Officer Meena Brewster said that because all of the known 35 Zika virus patients in Maryland contracted the virus from travelling, health officers are careful not to release that information because it might be too easy to deduce who actually contracted the disease and thus violate patient confidentiality. “We have to protect that,” Brewster told The County Times. “We’re screeing people everyday. But the number of cases in Maryland is so small that we won’t be releasing where those cases have been found.” This means that health officials will not be telling county residents if any cases exist in St. Mary’s County or in any other county. Mosquito bites and sexual contact are the two main modes of transmission, or vectors, for the virus that has caused mulitiple birth defects in infants throughout Latin America over the past several months. The virus has been linked to a condition called mircocephaly, or a shrinking of the child’s skull, brought about by the halting of the child’s brain development while in the mother’s womb.
In adults the virus has been known to cause neurological disorders like GuillainBarre Syndrome as well as encephilitis, or an inflammation of the brain. Health officials are not certain of all the longterm affects of the virus on those most at risk. Women who are infected with Zika pass the infection on to their children, the infection can come through either a mosquito bite or from sexual contact with an infected male. The sexual contact aspect of how the virus is transmitted is one of the most insidious things about the disease, since the virus can remain active in the man’s semen for up to six months. This means that for that length of time he could pass the disease on to however many sexual partners he has. Infected women can even pass the virus on if they become pregnant, not just if they are currently with child. Symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain and even conjunctivitis or blood shot eyes. Brewster said that the virus was first discovered decades ago and has had subsequent small outbreaks but starting this year saw its first international outbreak, spreading across Central and South America and the Caribbean. Then number of zika cases in the state have risen from 12 back in May by neary three fold. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Hoyer Wants Answers On Vets Clinic
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Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md-5th) stated this week that the effort to build a new community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC) for veterans in Southern Maryland is taking too long and has demanded a timeline for its construction and completion. “I helped secure funding for a new facility that was originally slated to be operational in 2013,” Hoyer wrote in a missive to Robert McDonald, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. “However, this project continually has been delayed by the VA since its inception. “The current facility that serves hundreds of veterans does not adequately meet the needs of the community.” The CBOC that is currently serving veterans is located at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall and has been deemed inadequate even by the officials who run it. Information about the VA plans to build a new CBOC have been at best slow in coming. Earlier this year the VA released a notice to certain property owners in the Charlotte Hall area that there were four sites that met the criteria for a new location for a CBOC but the VA made clear in the notice that they were not committed to purchasing any of those four sites.
“In addition, VA briefings to the TriCounty Council Veterans Regional Advisory Committee on the progress of the CBOC have been inconsistent and frustrating,” Hoyer continued in his letter to McDonald. According to VA documents issued to property owners locally, the CBOC is proposed to be 17,741 square-feet in footprint size; the VA documents stated that they may consider other sites that they find appropriate. The four preliminary selections are the result of a market survey the VA conducted in May of last year, documents showed. The first property is located near the intersection of Three Notch Road and Charlotte Hall Road. It’s just under 22 acres in size with 11 acres available for development, the second is located on Charlotte Hall Road and is 5.6 acres in size. The third site is located on Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall about one-quarter mile off of the main road and is just over three acres in size. The final site is also located on Three Notch Road and is 7.8 acres in size; it’s part of a 57.5-acre site that is set for development fo the Charlotte Hall Commerce Center, according to VA documents. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The county Board of Appeals approved a controversial shopping center project slated for the northern most tip of the Hollywood Town Center last week, overturning a strong rejection from the county’s own Planning Commission, which had turned down the project mainly over traffic concerns. The latest approval means that the developers of the Hollywood Commercial Center, Dean Partnership LLC and Hollywood Partners, will be able to build out their project on 50,200 square feet of a 21-acre site on the east side of Route 235 just north of the intersection with Sotterley Road. The proposed development would sit at one of the corners of that very intersection and would eventually include a CVS Pharmacy, a commercial site that could be large gas station and another retail element, according to planners. But the project’s approval comes with conditions. There will have to be a larger buffer along Old Three Notch where trees will have to be preserved. Tractor trailer traffic along Old Three Notch Road, which runs behind where the development would be, was also restricted. The appeals board also wanted sidewalks
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on Route 235 and Sotterley Road The project would be located on an old farm plot and is expected to generate almost 13,000 vehicle trips a day, according to the applicant’s own traffic estimates. An adjoining property next to the 14-acre parcel could be built out as a car dealership sometime in the future but that is not included in the current project specifications. The traffic volume already at the intersection, perhaps the busiest in Hollywood, was a major concern for the planning commission when they denied the project. The developers wanted one of the three entrances to the project to be directly on Sotterley Road right across from an existing Burchmart convenience store. The planning commission was concerned that the sharp traffic increase from the project what they believed would make a problematic intersection worse. Throughout the process Department of Land Use and Growth Management planning staff argued that the project met zoning requirements and the developers’ counsel, Chris Longmore, argued the same points. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Local Inventor, University Partner On Prosthetic Development By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Four years ago Leonardtown resident Brian Jordan had a catastrophic accident in which he lost portions of several of his fingers but it only inspired him to find an answer to a new problem in his life. A navy veteran and engineer, he quickly got to work on assembling a prosthetic finger that would restore much of the dexterity he lost when a mishap with a table saw cut them off. Now he has found help in a big way by partnering with a branch of the University of Maryland — the MakerBot Innovation Center — to make more advanced prototypes for smaller prosthetics. “They’re helping me with the design,” Jordan told The County Times. “They’re 3D printing some prototypes and we hope to have a finished product at the end of the summer.” Jordan’s prototypes resemble a skeletonized, jointed finger that fits over the remnant of his natural finger; with the 3D printing technology they can now rapidly create new prototype designs to see which works better. The computer design and engineering available at the Makerbot labs also made it easier to predict how a particular prototype would work before it was actually manufactured.
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Police: Woman Used Car Like Battering Ram By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
A woman charged with using her car to strike her boyfriend last week has been released on bond after initially being arrested by sheriff’s deputies. Angela Marie Forrest, 23, of Ridge faces charges of first-and-second-degree assault. According to an application for a statement of charges against Forrest, filed in county District Court, the victim in the case, Orbin Carter, ran afoul of Forrest when he took the license plates off of Forrest’s car because they belonged to his mother. When she found out about her boyfriend’s actions she got in the car, started it, put it in drive and used it to strike Carter, police alleged. Carter was in front of the vehicle when Forrest allegedly used it to strike him, police said. “He advised he went onto the hood of the vehicle and rolled off onto the ground,” police wrote in charging documents. Police who responded to the scene in Lexington Park July 15 said they found numerous injuries to Carter’s head, arms
and legs; Forrest left the area after the alleged striking. Police said that both Forrest and Carter had been in an intimate relationship for the past seven months and lived together Pictured: Forrest “on and off.” Police found Forrest a short time later in Ridge at a residence on Point Lookout Road with the vehicle that matched the description of the one used in the alleged striking. “The defendant denied striking Carter with her vehicle,” police said in charging documents. If found guilty, Forrest faces 25 years in prison for the first-degree assault charge. guyleonard@countytimes.net
SMCSO Implements “Focused on Driving” Initiative Distracted and aggressive driving endangers everyone. Particularly in the summer months, statistics have traditionally shown an increase in distracted and aggressive driving-related crashes. In an effort to keep drivers’ minds on the road, and to reduce frustration, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has implemented an educational initiative, called “Focused on Driving.” The new campaign is aimed at continuing driver education while supplementing ongoing law enforcement methods. “Our efforts throughout the year (e.g., sobriety checkpoints, smooth driver campaigns and seat belt enforcement) are effective ways to continually educate the public,” says Captain Steven Hall. He adds, “The purpose is not just to pass out tickets, but to balance education and enforcement efforts, to effectively change motorists’ behaviors.” During the “Focused on Driving” initia-
tive, drivers in the community can expect to encounter high-visibility enforcement and education efforts specifically targeting violations such as illegal cell phone use, speeding, failure to use seat belts, avoiding traffic signals by cutting through private property, using turn signals inappropriately, running red lights, aggressive driving, and blocking intersections. “We are not just educating motorists; we are educating our personnel on how to effectively balance education and enforcement efforts to make roadways safer. The initiative is designed to be a recognizable and sustained extension of our current efforts,” said Sheriff Tim Cameron. The Sheriff’s Office encourages members of the community to follow our efforts on social media. In the interest of visibility, the Sheriff’s Office will highlight its efforts under the initiative using the hashtag #FocusedonDriving.
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Arson/Vandalism – Unknown suspect(s) damaged numerous pieces of playground equipment and attempted to light several pieces on fire in the 47000 block of Lincoln Avenue in Lexington Park. The Maryland State Fire Marshal was contacted, and they assumed the investigation. CASE# 38505-16 Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a residence and stole property in the 44000 block of Green Acre Lane in California. The case is being investigated by Deputy First Class K. Flerlage. CASE# 38572-16
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Great Mills Student Excels at Science Fair
Bachelor of Science Degrees Added to Fall Schedule at Awarded Full Scholarship to Drexel University St. Mary’s College of Maryland (St. Mary’s City, MD) July 27, 2016 – St. Mary’s College of Maryland will offer six Bachelor of Science degrees (B.S.) this fall 2016 semester for students, in the following disciplines: biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, physics, and psychology. All degrees were formerly Bachelor of Arts degrees. The recommendation was made by the Academic Affairs Committee and was approved by the Board of Trustees. According to Michael Wick, provost/dean of faculty, the change in degree programs will “augment curricular offerings for current students and enhance job opportunities for graduates. The degrees will also broaden the appeal of these majors to potential new students.” Two additional curricular proposals were also approved for the fall: a new minor in Materials Science and an archaeology concentration for the anthropology major. Materials Science is a cross-disciplinary
study area between physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. The field of basic and applied study will give students the tools to apply their knowledge to the challenges facing humanity today such as energy, health, and the environment. The creation of the archaeology concentration will enable students interested in pursuing archaeology as a career to demonstrate to future employers and institutions of higher learning that they have completed a curriculum designed to prepare them for these career choices. St. Mary’s College of Maryland, designated the Maryland state honors college in 1992, is ranked one of the best public liberal arts schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Approximately 1,800 students attend the college, nestled on the St. Mary’s River in Southern Maryland. From St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Winds turbines can be seen popping up around the world. From the tops of mountains to the Earth’s many oceans, engineers are locating the perfect areas to place these highly efficient electricity producers. But what happens when an object collides with the turbine? How long does it go unnoticed, causing large amounts of damage or diminishing efficiency? Jonathan Yu, a rising senior at Great Mills High School (GMHS) found the answer to these problems with his award winning science fair project. Yu first became interested in science fairs during his 6th grade school year. His first project was a simple physics problem involving a bumper test as an object fell down an inclined plane. This year, Yu’s junior year at GMHS where he participates in the STEM Academy, he presented a project titled “Wireless Sensing of Blade Impacts.” Unlike freshman and sophomores, juniors in the STEM Academy are not required to enter the science fair, but Yu felt that something was missing and “just wanted to do it again”, he said, “Other students always find science fair as a burden, but I see it as an opportunity to do better.” Yu figured out a way to narrow down the search for damaged spots on turbine and helicopter blades, damages that could be caused by birds, bats or debris from taking off and landing. Usually, inspectors need to look closely over an entire blade to scout for signs of damage that might need repair; and that’s not only time-consuming, but also costly, Yu noted. At first, Yu placed two sensors on each blade, one located near its base and the other near the tip. The sensors would detect vibrations created as objects slammed into the blade, allowing Yu to measure when the first vibrations reached each sensor, much like a seismometer pinpointing an earthquake. But when Jonathan ran tests on his scale models of helicopter blades, he noticed that he could pinpoint the impact by simply analyzing the shapes and sizes of the vibrations – not the timing, meaning he would only need one sensor located near the base of the blade. To collect the data, signals from the sensor could be sent wirelessly to a recorder on the aircraft, or those signals could be sent to instruments on the ground. In either case, the data could be preserved and analyzed in the event a blade is struck and damaged.
At the Great Mills High School Science Fair, Yu’s project was awarded first place in physics and astronomy. At the St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair, Yu received a number of awards, including the 2016 Unmanned Systems Chief Engineering Award presented by TPP and the 56th Annual St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair Grand Award. Following the county science fair, a select group of students were invited to participate in the Prince George’s Area Science Fair. Again, Yu received a list of awards and took First Place in Physics and Astronomy, as well as the 68th Annual Prince George’s Area Science Fair Grand Award. For most students this is where the science fair season ends, but Yu had one more stop before his season was over, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF). The Intel ISEF is the world’s largest international pre-college science competition. Approximately 1,750 high school students from more than 75 countries, regions, and territories are awarded the opportunity to showcase their independent research and compete for approximately $4 million in prizes. This year’s Intel ISEF was held on May 13 in Phoenix, AZ. For Yu, this was his second Intel ISEF competition, first competing in Pittsburgh as a sophomore in 2015. Although Yu’s 2015 project did not receive any awards, he was able to learn from the experience and gain valuable knowledge to aid his efforts during the 2016 competition. At the 2016 Intel ISEF, Yu was selected as a 2016 finalist and received the 2016 Special Award from Drexel University, which includes a full, four-year scholarship. Yu was one of eight students from around the nation who received the special award. The future is bright for this young engineer. Although he now has a full scholarship to Drexel, his destination for college still remains open. This year, Yu will be putting the science fair scene aside as he prepares for college and applies to his selected schools, which he says includes University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University. Yu is planning to major in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, and is even playing around with the idea of completing a dual degree in both. He is also planning to minor in business administration helping to round out his education and inspire entrepreneurship. This summer, Yu will be participating in the supercomputing internship program at Pax River. He hopes that the internship will provide him with information allowing him to gauge his interest in computer science. For now, Yu will remain busy as he devotes more time to robotics and captains the GMHS VEX and Botball teams in the coming school year.
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Tackle Box Fishing Report By Ken and Linda Lamb Special to the County Times
We are saddled with blazing heat, but we can still corral croaker, round up cobia, and hogtie perch and stripers. Croaker are in the bay and rivers and steadily getting bigger. Many are now in the 13- to 15-inch size. The fishing is best at dusk and into the night and will hit on bloodworms, squid, and shrimp. The white perch are as plentiful as we can remember. The perch are in the rivers for bottom fishermen and in the creeks for lure casters. The perch are competing with tiny redfish that love the hot weather and are growing by leaps and bounds , though most are still 10 to 12 inches. I know of only one that has been keeper-sized (18 Inches) so far this season. Remember if that croakerlooking little fish has a spot (or multiple spots) on its tail, it must go back in the water. Rockfishing is steadily getting better in both Potomac and Patuxent with lure casters finding fish in the shallows at dusk and dawn. Jiggers and trollers are doing well on the oyster bars. The big schools of rockfish are now up the bay above Baltimore. Many boat captains have moved their boats to the Magothy river to keep up with the migration. Spot have shown up in small numbers and size, enough to supply some bait for
live liners. The main body of rockfish in the north ranges in size from 22 to 35 inches. Cobia are in the lower bay around the Target Ship, the mud leads, the lumps below the Target Ship and Smith Point to the Cut Channel in Virginia. Chumming and chunking with fresh alewives and using live eels for bait is a popular method. Trollers using big spoons and surgical eels have been successful. Every day is different as evidenced by Capt Kyle Johnson’s (240-538-5180) trips last week where on Tuesday he hooked seven and landed five. The next day his party hooked one that spit the hook and that was all for the cobia that day, but suddenly spanish mackerel showed up in good size and were thrashing around on the Middle Grounds. Mackerel hunters eagerly looked for them Thursday, but they had just as suddenly disappeared. Speckled trout were caught in the Honga River and thoroughfares of the salt islands this week. Big redfish should be there by now too. Bass fishermen and bluegill seekers find great fishing at St.Mary’s Lake, but the fishing is best in the 6 A.M. to 9 A.M.window.
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Kenny Moreland Ends a Near Three-Year Winless Streak
By Doug Watson Contributing Writer “I wasn’t sure if we’d ever get one down here again, it sure has been a long time.” Were the words from Waldorf Maryland’s Kenny Moreland after scoring his first Potomac Late Model feature win of the season last Friday night. Moreland’s $2500 win, which came in his Rocket XR-! no.24, was his 7th career Potomac win and his first since the 2013 season. Moreland and Nick Davis paced the field to green with Davis zipping into the top spot as the field went hard into turn one. A lap three caution played a role in the outcome of the event. Moreland was scored the leader of lap three, but spun on his own in turn two at the completion of the lap. However, Moreland kept his foot in the gas and did not stop, keeping him in the race lead. Moreland would then eventually pace the remaining circuits, but would have to repel the repeated advances from a pesky Dale Hollidge who arrived in the runner up spot on lap nine. “Our car was a bit free tonight, but I knew if I held my line, Dale (Hollidge) would have a tough time getting by us on the outside.” Moreland stated post race. “We pretty much do this deal out of our own pocket and to get a win for all the people who’ve helped us this season is a great feeling. I just hope this isn’t our last.” Jason Covert came home third, Jamie Lathroum took fourth with Daryl Hills rounding out the top five. Heats went to Nick Davis and Jason Covert. In support class action Mike Latham continued his domination of the Street Stock ranks with his 6th win of the season, and career 47th, in the divisions 16-lap main, Race Alton drove an inspired race to score his first
career win in the 15-lap Hobby Stock feature, Mikey Latham nailed down his 4th win of the season in the 15-lap U-Car main, Mark Rickrode Jr. took the win in the Penn-Mar Vintage car feature and the nightcap 15-lap Strictly Stock is still under review, with a full rundown to follow once the race is declared official. Late Model feature finish (35 Laps) 1. Kenny Moreland 2. Dale Hollidge 3. Jason Covert 4. Jamie Lathroum 5. Daryl Hills 6. Ross Robinson 7. Mark Pettyjohn 8. Rich Marks 9. Jonathan DeHaven 10. Deane Guy 11. Nick Davis 12. Stevie Long 13. Reese Masiello 14. Steven Axtell Jr. (DNS) Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Speed Alton 2. John Burch 3. Sam Archer 4. Jonny Oliver 5. Kevin Murphy 6. Buddy Dunagan 7. Kenny Sutphin 8. Billy Crouse 9. Tommy Randall 10. Sam Raley 11. Jonathan Raley 12. Dave Adams 13. Brent Stallings 14. Matt Randall 15. Robbie Kramer Jr. Street Stock feature finish 1. Mike Latham 2. Barry Williams 3. Troy Kassiris 4. Mike Raleigh 5. Kyle Nelson 6. Jeremy Pilkerton U-Car feature finish 1. Mikey Latham 2. Jamie Marks 3. Savannah Windsor 4. Brian Coe Jr. 5. Brent Howell 6. Stephen Suite 7. DJ Stotler 8. Dominic Silvious 9. Mark Pollard 10. Ben Pirner Penn-Mar Vintage 1. Mark Rickrode Jr. 2. Stew Wenrich 3. Randy Minnich 4. Scott Rickrode 5. Glenn Pobletts 6. Gene Wrightstone Strictly Stock feature finish Under review, results pending
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Local Woman Gets A Second Kidney Transplant 40 Years Later By Dandan Zou Staff Writer In early 2015, Brenda Hudson’s transplanted kidney was failing. Statistically, Hudson knew a transplanted kidney usually lasts 15 to 18 years, and hers had worked way longer than average. During her three decades living in Owings, she often forgot she had an organ transplanted inside her abdomen 40 years ago. At a time when organ transplant was relatively new, Hudson was the first person to receive a kidney from a living donor at then Georgetown University Hospital. But
when her transplanted kidney started to fail, there was no time for shock. The doctors told her she needed a new kidney: the sooner, the better. Joining more than 100,000 renal patients across the country, Hudson signed up for the waiting list for a kidney transplant. She was told that it might take four to six years to get a kidney from a deceased donor. Each year, doctors all over the country perform about 18,000 kidney transplants, according to the United States Renal Data System (USRDS). But the demand is about five times the supply. The wait has become longer in recent years, and some die waiting. Today, the biggest challenge the transplant field faces is not the technology or medication, but to get kidneys for so many who are anxiously waiting across the nation.
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While waiting for a kidney donation, Hudson was put on dialysis, four hours at a time, three times a week. Life On Dialysis Hudson was assigned the schedule of 7 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for her dialysis. She had a large dialysis bag filled with three pillows and two blankets. Before she went to the dialysis center on Dares Beach Rd. in Prince Frederick, her husband, Dana Hudson, would prepare her some snacks: graham crackers with peanut butter, a bag of pretzels and a fruit cup. Peanut butter is one of Hudson’s favorite foods, but she can’t eat it because of her conditions. The only time she could have it was during dialysis because the process would clear the phosphorus out of her body. When she got to the dialysis center, she usually would pull one blanket over the reclining chair before sitting down because the leather seat always made her feel cold. She would place one of her arms on a pillow and use another pillow to prop up her arm straight before having her blood drawn
out. The third pillow, the kind of neck pillows usually sold in airport shops, was used to support her neck. Then she would put the second blanket on top of her upper body before the dialysis began. When it did, her blood would flow through a dialyzer to be cleaned. When the blood returned to her body, it was cooled and always made her feel increasingly cold as the process went on. “I was always cold. It’s a cold you can never get rid of,” Hudson said. She sometimes shivered under the blanket. When she reflected on her 18 months on dialysis, she said she felt like her life was “rotten.” Dialysis does the kidneys’ job to filter waste and unwanted fluid to keep the patients alive, but it is far from a replacement for a kidney. The process of dialysis can be excruciating for many and often leaves the patients too exhausted to work or enjoy life. Most disheartening of all, less than half of dialysis patients survive more than five years. For many, it is a steppingstone for a kidney transplant - their pathway back to a normal, productive life. When Hudson was on dialysis, she was too tired to read or even play video games on her phone. She felt her mind was dialyzed along with her blood and stayed jumbled the whole time. What made things a little better was making friends with those who were going through the same struggle. When she found out that her husband was a suitable donor and was getting ready for her second transplant, some were sad to see her leave. “But at the same time, they were happy for me,”
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Hudson said. “And I said: I want to get you all a kidney.” The Lucky One On the October night before Hudson’s first transplant operation in 1976, the then 17-year-old was scared to death. Five years before the surgery, she was diagnosed with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that later destroyed her kidneys. The operation the next day turned out to be a success, and she went on to graduate from Frederick Douglas High School in Upper Marlboro. Later, she earned a degree in food and nutrition from the University of Maryland in College Park and worked for the Board of Education in Prince George’s County for more than a decade. When her first transplanted kidney started to fail a year and a half ago, Hudson knew the odds well. She couldn’t believe her good luck when she found out that her husband was a compatible donor. “One is enough. How can I be that fortunate?” Hudson said. “I just didn’t think it was gonna happen.” Hudson received a kidney from Dana Hudson in late June, and she said she felt “pretty connected” to her husband to have his kidney inside her body. Hudson considered herself fortunate not only because she received two kidney transplants across the timespan of 40 years, but also because they both came from living donors. Kidneys from living donors typically last longer. About 85 percent of the kidneys transplanted from living donors in 2008 still function five years later, roughly 10 percent higher than those from deceased donors, according to the USRDS. But kidneys from living donors are harder to get partially because many consider the donation of a body part risky. Less than a third of kidney transplants in the country come from living donors.
Is There a Donation Risk? Research showed that the mortality risk of a kidney retrieval surgery was about three in 10,000, less than one percent. It also showed that people with one kidney goes on to live as long as those with two. “People don’t have to take additional medications. They don’t have to change their diets. It’s the same life like before their donation,” said Hudson’s surgeon Dr. Matthew Cooper, also the director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation at the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute. Cooper said that between 10 to 20 percent of patients that are interested in becoming a donor are ultimately passed as being safe because the doctors want to assure that they don’t hurt someone when trying to help another. “We wouldn’t do this procedure if we thought that people removed a kidney would have to either have to change their life or would potentially decrease their lifespan or even require them to go on dialysis,” Cooper said, stressing that losing a kidney would not affect the donor’s longterm health. “Our two kidneys don’t work at maximum function in a healthy individual so when we do take one, the other works more efficiently,” Copper said. Hudson’s first transplant surgeon Baird Helfrich, now a 76-year-old retired doctor living on an 800-acre cattle ranch in Lubbock, Texas, admitted that surgical risk exists. But he emphasized that the risk is very low. “There’s a risk flying somewhere, but people still fly,” Helfrich said. Over the course of his long career, Helfrich said he performed more than 1,000 transplants, and he had never lost one patient or donor. But convincing people to donate one of their kidneys is not easy. The Hudson
couple is trying everything in their power to raise public awareness. They gave permission to a filming crew to document their surgeries and agreed to let a couple of Georgetown medical students who wanted to learn to have a copy of their biopsy. Hudson also wanted people to know that exchange programs exist in many hospitals and non-profit organizations that would pair up donors and patients. This type of program allows willing, eligible yet incompatible donors and recipients to trade donors to make kidney transplants happen on a larger scale. Then and Now In 1976, Hudson had her own isolated wing of the hospital and her own nurses because she was the only patient to receive a transplant operation. Fearing for infection, her family members were dressed in big sterile gowns from head to toe, so covered up that Hudson could barely recognize them. Hudson’s first donor, her sister Michelle Robinson Tucker, had a scar of about 12 inches from the midline of her abdomen all the way under her right ribcage and stayed at the hospital for about a month after the surgery. Hudson’s husband, in comparison, had an incision of three inches and stopped taking painkillers
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two days after the surgery. The transplant medicine and surgery have improved tremendously in the past four decades since Hudson’s first. Nowadays, a donor doesn’t need to be biologically related to the patient. One of the first two things Cooper said he looks at between a donor and a recipient is whether their blood types are compatible. The hospital also conducts a test that Cooper calls the “negative cross-match,” which means that the recipient does not have a preformed anti-body to the donor. “The outcomes in today’s world are actually very good regardless of what the relationship is between the donor and the recipient,” Cooper said. A month after her surgery, Hudson can walk with a wheel walker. She is still in recovery and goes to the hospital once a week for checkup. She wants to go to the Myrtle Beach in South Carolina when she gets better. When she was young, her family went there almost every year. The beach was a special place filled with happy memories. When she gets better, maybe next summer, she will be able to go.
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41655A Fenwick Street, 301-475-2859 One author, two books, mysteries that take place in Maryland. Robert Lackey will be signing copies of Pulaski’s Canal (Pulaski Saga) (Volume 1) and Blood On The Chesapeake (Pulaski Saga) (Volume 2) on the August First Friday from 5-7 PM.
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41625 Park Avenue, 301-884-2356 August Daze is a group exhibit featuring the work of your favorite Opal Gallery artists. Jill Tanenbaum, new to the gallery and whose medium is glass, will show a sampling of her work.Please join us for a reception on August 5th from 5-8 pm. The show will run through the month. Opal Gallery is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11-5 and First Fridays from 11-8.
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22795 Washington Street, 240-925-1888 Student Exhibition -Join us for First Friday in Leonardtown as we display works ranging from painting/ drawing, batik, manga, game design and ceramics by student artist at Yellow Door Art Studios. The opening reception will take place from 5-8 pm with light refreshments. Open studio! Need to tackle that art project that’s been on your mind? Come and enjoy the studio space, explore a variety of media, and make your own artwork for $10 per project. Children must be with an adult. Visit the Yellow Door website
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41652 Fenwick Street, 301-475-3130 North End Gallery artists focus on the beauty and history of Sotterley Plantation in Hollywood. Member artists will exhibit their work relating to Sotterley’s many facets, including its lush gardens and historic architecture. As part of this show, North End Gallery will donate to Sotterley Plantation 10 percent of its August proceeds from the sale of Sotterley-related art.
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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.
Ronald Clement Delahay, Sr. Ronald Clement Delahay, Sr. 76 of Leonardtown, MD died peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital on July 7, 2016 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Ronnie was born on August 3, 1939 in his family home located in Compton, MD. He was the son of the late Joseph Richley Delahay and Marguerite Virginia (Moore) Delahay. Ronnie grew up with his late brother, James Kenneth Delahay and 6 cousins on his family’s boatyard in Compton, MD. Ronnie would often reminisce about his school days and lifelong friends from Saint Mary’s Academy and later joined the National Guard. He was honorably discharged as an SSG in 1965. In early years, Ronnie was an oysterman and was proud to be a Captain of the Samuel M. Bailey buy boat. Ronnie and his brother Kenny went on to operate Delahay’s Pile Driving Service and were charter members of the Saint Mary’s County Waterman’s Association. They continued to run Delahay’s Boatyard after the death of their father and later opened Little Ronnie’s Seafood, which
later became Dock of the Bay and Fitzie’s Marina. Ronnie and his son, Gator, owned and operated Delahay’s Construction, Inc. from 1992 until retirement in 2012. Early on, Ronnie loved to play in the local pool league and won several championships. Ronnie married the love of his life, Lynn (Mattingly), in 1969, at St. Francis Xavier Church and had 3 children: Ronnie, Jr. “Gator” Delahay (Michelle), Richley Delahay (Tracy), and Cherry Delahay (Terry). In 1984, he became the Charter President of the 3rd District Optimist Club and had many years of fun-filled service in the community. Ronnie was very active in local public service. He was a judge for the St. Mary’s County Board of Appeals, Chairman of the St. Mary’s County Election Board, member of the Board of Directors of St. Mary’s Hospital, member of St. Francis Xavier church and many other community organizations. Throughout his life, he loved being involved in local politics, playing cards, dancing to country music, duck hunting, and socializing with friends. Ronnie, also known as “Weenie Brother” or “Ronald C.” was the life of the party and was never short on laughs or stories to share. Ronnie’s outgoing personality and friendly nature would always end with him belly laughing with friends and strangers, alike. Family was the most important thing in Ronnie’s life and he always wanted to be surrounded by his family. He provided his children with land on the family farm to ensure his family would always be a stone’s
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throw away from him. All his children and grandchildren live on the family farm where he would see them on a daily basis. Family dinners, get-togethers, and trips were a mainstay in his life. His grandchildren, Shawn Riley, Richley Delahay, Jr., Dylan Delahay, Samantha Delahay, Allison Delahay, and Aleckzander Delahay were the light of his eye. Ronnie will be deeply and sadly missed by his family and friends. Family will receive friends for Ronnie’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., with prayers recited by Deacon Bill Nickerson and the Third District Optimist at 7:00 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Brian Sanderfoot on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 21370 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Richley Delahay, Jr., Terry L. Delahay, John Roache, M.D., Shawn Riley, J.K. Delahay, and Marc Reckner. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the 3rd District Optimist Club. Memorial contributions may be made to Newtowne Manor House Restoration, 21370 Newtowne Neck Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Sarah Elizabeth Holt Sarah Elizabeth Holt, affectionately known as “Granny”, 76 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal life on July 09, 2016 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was born on February 12, 1940 to the late Carrie Elizabeth (Mason) Holt and John Columbus Holt. Sarah attended St. Joseph’s Parochial School in Morganza, MD, graduating in 1955. Sarah worked at St. Mary’s Hospital for 29 years until her retirement in 2002. She enjoyed spending time with her family watching her favorite soaps; The Young and the Restless and the Bold and the Beautiful. She also enjoyed going shopping
at Home Goods with her granddaughter, Nickey and going to her daughter Selina’s house for Sunday dinner. In addition to her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by seven siblings, Pauline Medley, Agnes Courtney, Arcadia Holt, Rose Holt, James Patrick Holt, John Philip Holt, John Columbus Holt and one grandson, James Holt. Sarah leaves to cherish her memories her six children, Sylvia Marshall of California, MD, Sheena Holt of Hollywood, MD, Selina Holt-Jackson (William) of Mechanicsville, MD, Jerome Holt of Morganza, MD, Selma Scruggs (Ronald) of Cleveland, OH, and James Holt (Andre) of Harrisburg, PA; one sister, Evangeline Holt of Leonardtown, MD; two brothers, Robert Holt of Hollywood, MD and David Holt of LaPlata, MD; 14 grandchildren, Nickey, Damon, Rodney, Samuel, Davida, Leticha, Marvin, Jason, Alisha, Christian, Mashauna, Joshua, Kennedy and Ava, 16 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends will unite on Friday, July 15, 2016 for visitation at 11 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Road, Morganza, MD 20660. Interment to follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.
Mary A. Ford Mary A. Ford, 100 of Charlotte Hall, MD, entered into eternal rest on July 12, 2016. Mary was born on April 16, 1916 to the late Eugene and Addie Davis Jennifer. She is survived by her children, Marion Stewart, Hester Stewart (Thomas), Vinia Ford, Kenneth Ford, Julius Ford, Emerson Ford (Delores) and Joseph Ford (Thelma). Family and friends will unite on Monday, July 18, 2016 for visitation at 10:00 am until time of service at 12:00 noon at All Faith Episcopal Church, 38885 New Market Turner Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659. Interment to follow at All Faith Episcopal Church cemetery. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.
In Memory of Moreta Jo Strickland 12-21-1980 to 08-09-2013 It doesn’t seem like it’s been three years, but only yesterday since you left us. We miss you. We love you. We know you are safely home.
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There will be a full-cycle test of alert and notification sirens #41 and #45 in St. Mary’s County on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. The test for Siren #41, at 25101 Sotterley Road, Hollywood, MD, is scheduled for 12 p.m. The test for Siren #45, at 44691 White Oak Court, California MD, is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. The full-cycle test includes a three-minute activation of sirens #41 and #45 ONLY. Citizens are asked to remember the scheduled testing and relay the information to friends, family and neighbors. If the sirens sound at any other time, residents should tune to one of the local radio stations listed below for information and instructions.
Emergency Alert System stations include: WPTX 1690 AM Lexington Park WYRX 97.7 FM Lexington Park WTOP 103.5 FM Frederick, D.C. WKIK 1560 AM La Plata WKIK 102.9 FM California WPRS 104.1 FM La Plata WSMD 98.3 FM Mechanicsville WNNT 100.9 FM Warsaw WGOP 540 AM Pocomoke WCEM 1240 AM Cambridge WCEM 106.3 FM Cambridge WCEI 96.7 FM Easton WRAR 105.5 FM Tappahannock WKHZ 1460 AM Easton Knowing what to do before, during and after an emergency is a critical part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count. Visit prepare.stmarysmd.com to learn about Disasters & Hazards, Being Prepared and Being Informed
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Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place July 27 – Aug. 8, 2016 between the hours of 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. Pilots at PAX will be training for realistic flight scenarios including Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP). FCLP training is essential for the precision and safety of our military men and women and the success of their mission. Landing on an aircraft carrier is perhaps the most difficult task in military aviation. It is a highly complex and perishable skill, and requires intense
period of training before pilots deploy. FCLP training is critical for Navy pilots to learn to safely conduct landing patterns in as realistic conditions as possible. Residents may notice increased noise levels due to these operations. As with all operations, NAS Patuxent River takes precautions to lessen the impact of testing activities on the community. For more information call 1-866-819-9028 . From Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Md
Women’s Club Old Fahioned Tea Party
The Woman’s Club of St. Mary’s County, Incorporated a 501 © (3) non-profit organization, held an old-fashioned afternoon tea party on May 21, 2016 at the Ye Olde Towne Café in Leonardtown, MD. Dressed in their finest party wear, guest were served a variety of teas or lemonades, scones, finger sandwiches, sweets and other culinary delights. Entertainment was provided by the Southern Maryland Sound (Tri-County Barbershop Harmony Society) and balloon
artist, Mr. Chris Woehrer. Door prizes and party favors were also given away. The Woman’s Club would like to thank Ms. Irene Parrish and her staff at the Ye Olde Towne Café, Mr. Ken Ritter and the Southern Maryland Sound, Mr. Chris Woehrer, Ms. Colleen Coombs, Ms. Sharon Eglinton and all those who worked to make this event successful. All proceeds will be used to fund college scholarships for local, low income high school students..
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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.
Bye Bye Birdie Performances (Three Notch Theatre - 21744 Coral Place , Lexington Park) – 8 to 10 p.m. The year is 1958, and the much-adored rock and roll idol - Conrad Birdie - has been drafted into the US Army. His songwriter and agent, Albert Peterson, along with Albert’s secretary and girlfriend Rose Alvarez have created a brilliant plan for a huge send off. They’re going to have Conrad sing his latest song “One Last Kiss” on the Ed Sullivan show, AND actually give one last kiss to Kim MacAfee, President of the Conrad Birdie Fan Club in Sweet Apple, Ohio. Hopefully, this will ensure a huge hit for Conrad, keep the public’s adoration for the new G.I. and ultimately keep Almaelou records from going under. Adults $18, Seniors/Students/Military $15, Children under 10 $13 Thursdays all tickets $13. Thursdays - Saturdays 8:00 PM Sundays 3:30 PM Doors open 1 hour prior to the performance. To reserve tickets visit our new box office at: http://buytickets.at/ thenewtowneplayers/56946/r/calendar.
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! 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!
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3rd Annual Craft Fair and Holiday Boutique (21707 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park) – 9 a.m. 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 9am to 3pm 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 TO GET REGISTRASTION FORM: fralafra93@ md.metrocast.net OR YOU MAY drop by Branch 93 between 1pm and 8pm daily and weekends. Questions, call Unit President at 301-481-9655. Small Fry Fridays – Become an Apprentice (Historic Sotterley Plantation - 44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood) – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fun learning opportunities at Historic Sotterley Plantation summer 2016! All Small Fry Friday activities are included with site admission! Work, Work, Work — Become an apprentice, learn about trades and the people who worked at Sotterley. Near the Land, Lives, and Labor exhibit at the Corn Crib. Shirt Fringe Art (Northern Senior Activity Center, 29655 Charlotte Hall Road) – 1 to 3 p.m. Revitalize an old concert tee or add pizzazz to a basic cotton one for your next summer get together during shirt fringe art at the Northern Senior Activity Center on July 29 from 1-3 p.m.! The fabulous Betty Hill will teach you how to create decorative fringe using a few simple tools. All tools will be provided, however participants are asked
to bring their own shirt to embellish. The class cost is $5 and is due at sign up. To sign up for this class in advance, please visit the front desk or call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101. Get the Scoop – Tis the Season for Ice Cream! (Garvey Senior Activity Center, 41780 Baldridge St.) – 2:30 p.m. Need to cool off this summer? Take a break from the heat and help raise funds for special events at the Garvey Senior Activity Center every Friday, July 8-August 12, from 2:30-4 p.m. For more information, call the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 301-475-4200, ext. *1050. VBS Cave Quest Hollywood United Methodist Church (24422 Mervell Dean Road Hollywood) – 6 to 8:30 p.m. At Cave Quest Vacation Bible School participants will have an enjoyable time learning about following Jesus, the light of the world. This FREE VBS will be held July 25th-29th from 6:00-8:45 pm for ages 4 years old-completed 5th grade. For more information or to register your child call 301-373-2500 ext. 201 or email humcvbs@outlook.com .
Saturday, July 30
Tidewater Archaeology Days (Historic St. Mary’s City - 18751 Hogaboom Ln, St Mary’s City) – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Help uncover the past at one of the bestpreserved colonial sites in the nation. Take a guided tour of excavations, and don’t miss a once-a-year opportunity to explore the archaeology laboratory (sign up at the Visitor Center when you arrive). $10 adult; $9 senior; $6 youth; free to ages 5 and younger, and to Friends members. (240) 895-4990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org. Saturday and Sunday. www.HSMCdigshistory.org. Water Taxi to St. Clement’s Island (38370 Point Breeze Road Colton’s Point) – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take our water taxi to St. Clement’s Island and explore! First trip leaves at 10:00 am with continuous trips to and from the island between 10:00 a.m to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm. The last trip TO the island will leave at 2 pm and the last trip back to the mainland will leave at 3pm. The cost is $7.00 per person (no exceptions) and includes admission to the St. Clement’s Island Museum. Call 301-769-2222 with questions. Saturday and Sunday. SoMD Am. Legion 221 Pork & Beef Sandwich Sale (American Legion Post 221; 21690 Colton Pt. Rd.; Avenue) – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on both Saturday and Sunday at American Legion Post 221 @ 21690 Colton’s Point Rd (Rt. 242), in Avenue, MD. The event will be from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and sandwiches will cost $7.00 each. Call (301) 884-4071 for further information. Also check out our website at: www.alpost221.webs.com/”>http://www. alpost221.webs.com/.
Monday, August 1 50+ Boot Camp (Garvey Senior Activity Center, 41780 Baldridge St.) – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Boot camp programs are one of the hottest trends in fitness programming and offer a new twist on traditional performance and conditioning activities. During this 6-week fast-paced, high-energy program, you will engage in age-appropriate drills and activities to improve strength, cardio capacity, balance, and agility. Boot Camp will be held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Mondays, 8:30-9:30 a.m., from July 11Aug. 15. Participants should wear athletic shoes and bring a water bottle. Much of the class will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Advance sign up is required. Fee: $15 payable to Shannon Pope. Fee must be paid in advance. To learn more, call 301475-4200, ext. *1050. Sheriff’s Office Hosting Public Information Session (Chesapeake Bldg., 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown) – 6 p.m. Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron announced that a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive on Sunday, July 31, 2016, to examine all aspects of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office policies, procedures, management, operations and support services. As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session on Monday, August 1, 2016, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Persons interested in speaking are required to sign-in between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The session will be conducted at the Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room, Chesapeake Bldg., 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. Living Hope Vacation Bible School (Living Hope Church, Midway Dr., Lexington Park) – 6 to 8 p.m. August 1 – 3. Join us as we dive down and go deep with “Submerged: Finding Truth Below the Surface”. August 1st, 2nd and 3rd beginning at 6:00 p.m. each night! As kids submerge themselves in God’s Word they discover that Jesus saw people differently. He didn’t just see what’s on the outside; He saw who people were down deep. Theme verse: “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the everlasting way.” Psalm 139:2324. Vacation Bible School is for children ages 2-11! Register online at www.livinghopemd.com. For more information please contact our Children’s Director, Leasa Mace, at children@livinghopemd.com.
Tuesday, August 2
Tai Chi for Arthritis (29655 Charlotte Hall Rd, Charlotte Hall) – 10 a.m. The Northern Senior Activity Center will have a 6-week Tai Chi for Arthritis workshop beginning Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 10 a.m. This evidenced-based program is designed to help reduce pain, improve balance, and promote total body wellness. It is beneficial for people with all levels of Tai Chi experience and is ideal for those who are interested in learning more about this art. Classes
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are on six consecutive Tuesdays. Space is limited and advanced sign up is required to participate. To sign up for this free class, call 301-475-4002, ext. *3103. Beginner Piano/Keyboard Classes (Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905 Chancellors Run Rd.) – 1 p.m. 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 www.Jeffersonprsents. com) will again offer beginner piano/keyboard classes at the Loffler Senior Activity Center starting Tuesday, July 12, and continuing through Aug. 16 at 1 p.m. 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 July 10. For questions or to sign up, call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658. Twilight Performance: “Spirit of Hispania: Hispanic Tales” (22950 Hollywood Rd, Leonardtown) – 6:30 p.m. The Children’s Theatre performance of “Spirit of Hispania: Hispanic Tales” by Jules Tasca features five short plays that explore Latin-American mythology. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Performers subject to change. Free. 301-934-7828; www.csmd.edu/arts.
Wednesday, August 3
Delaware Park Casino Trip (29655 Charlotte Hall Rd, Charlotte Hall) – 8 a.m. The Northern Senior Activity Center Council is sponsoring a one day bus trip to Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington, Delaware, on Wednesday, Aug. 3. Registration is $45, which includes luxury motor coach transportation, $30 slot play, morning and evening refreshments, and driver gratuity. The bus departs from the Northern Senior Activity Center. To sign up and obtain more details on the departure times, etc., contact Council President Pat Myers at 301884-8714. This event is open to registered participants at the Senior Activity Centers. Kickboxing (Garvey Senior Activity Center, 41780 Baldridge St.) – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. 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. Cost is $30 payable to Geno Rothback. Payment required at time of reservation. Call 301475-4200, ext. *1050, to learn more.
Twilight Performance: “Spirit of Hispania: Hispanic Tales” (8730 Mitchell Road La Plata) – 9 a.m. CSM Twilight Performance Series: “Spirit of Hispania: Hispanic Tales.” 6:45 p.m. Aug. 3 College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata. Children’s Theatre performance of “Spirit of Hispania: Hispanic Tales” by Jules Tasca features five short plays that explore LatinAmerican mythology. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Performers subject to change. Free. 301-9347828; www.csmd.edu/arts. Dog Days of Summer (44078 St. Andrew’s Church Road, California) – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Summer clearance: all adult clothing 50 cents each piece, children’s clothing 25 cents each piece. Some other items may be marked down from their current price to a lower price. Point Lookout State Park “Sprouts” Drop-In Program (Point Lookout State Park Nature Center – 11175 Point Lookout Rd, Scotland MD) – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Point Lookout State Park is now offering a weekly “Sprouts” drop-in program for preschool age children and their families. Visit the Marshland Nature Center within the park for themed story time, outdoor activities, games and crafts lead by a park naturalist. There is no charge for this program, the only cost is the $3 park daily use entrance fee. Come and play at the nature center as long as you like, plus enjoy the rest of the park! Program activities will be offered throughout the three hour event window; drop in any time! Theme for Wednesday, August 3: A Beautiful Bug Hunt. For More Information, contact the park nature center: (301) 872-5085. Athens – Ancient Supercity (Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905 Chancellors Run Road) – 10 a.m. On Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 10 a.m., the Loffler Senior Activity Center will show a documentary about the ancient city of 5th century BC Athens, which became the wonder of the western world. It boasted an advanced water system, an urban center incorporating shops, commercial and government buildings, and an architectural masterpiece, the Parthenon. Most of this was due to the determination of an influential statesman and orator, Pericles. The video is 50 minutes and is free. Seating is limited. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, or stop by the reception desk at Loffler to sign up. Open to registered participants at the senior activity centers. Breakfast with the Animals (Historic St. Mary’s City - 18751 Hogaboom Ln, St Mary’s City) – 10 to 11 a.m. Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation, 47621 Old Cove Road, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686. Enjoy a light breakfast, a story, and an opportunity to help feed the Plantation livestock. Designed for pre-school age children 3-5 years old and an accompanying adult. $10 per child ($8 Friends members); one accompanying adult free. Registration required: (240) 895-4990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org. www.HSMCdigshistory. org.
Living Well with Chronic Disease (Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905 Chancellors Run Road) – 1 to 3:30 p.m. The Loffler Senior Activity Center will conduct a six week workshop on how to manage your chronic health condition. The class meets at the center on Thursdays, Aug. 4 through Sept. 8, from 1-3:30 p.m. This is an evidence-based program developed by Stanford University to help people with chronic conditions take charge of their life by developing self-management skills, including dealing with depression and fatigue, pain management, working with health care providers, and more. If you have a chronic condition and are serious about improving the way you feel, this is the workshop for you. There is no charge for taking this class; however, a commitment to regular attendance is needed for good results. For more information, or to sign up, stop by the reception desk or call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, by Aug. 1. Open to registered participants at the senior activity centers. Children’s Chorus Auditions Gr. 2 – 9 (Hollywood United Methodist Church, Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Chesapeake Children’s Chorus (CCC) is looking for students entering grades 2-9 to join this exciting vocal ensemble. Interested singers should schedule an audition time for either Wednesday, August 3rd or Thursday, August 11th between 6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m at Hollywood United Methodist Church located on Mervell Dean Road. In the short vocal audition, singers can expect to meet directors Laurel Dietz and Linda Aughe, vocalize several director led warmups, and sing a familiar song of their choice (such as “Happy Birthday” or “My Country ‘Tis of Thee.”) The chorus is open to any student in the tri-county Southern Maryland region. Singers who are interested and what to see what the chorus is all about prior to auditions are invited to participate in a fun summer event entitled “Summer Sing!” This workshop includes a free evening of ice-breaker style games, new warm-ups and music, as well as a lesson on the audition process. Join us on Wednesday, June 22nd or Thursday, July 14th at Hollywood United Methodist Church from 6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m. To learn more about the Chesapeake Children’s Chorus or to schedule an audition, go to www.smchoralarts.org/ccc. You may also visit the ensemble’s Facebook page or email chesapeakechildrenschorus@gmail.com. Line Dance Lessons (Hotel Charles - 15110 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville) – 7 p.m. Free line dance lessons taught by the Southern Maryland Boot Scooters. Beginner lessons 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Intermediate lessons 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM.
Thursday, August 4
Ghosts of Sotterley Auditions (Historic Sotterley Plantation – 44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood) – 6:30 p.m. Announcing open auditions for our wildly popular annual signature event – The Ghosts of Sotterley! This year, our theme is, “Witches in the Woods: Will You Make it Out Alive?” Whether you are a seasoned actor or have a new-found interest in acting, we invite all from age 12 and up to try out. You will be in great company with an
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enthusiastic group of talented wonders who enjoy performing and love Sotterley! Join us in the Warehouse on Thursday, August 4th at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm; Saturday, August 6th from 10 am - 12 pm; Thursday, August 11th from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm; or Saturday, August 13th from 10 am - 12 pm! Dog Days of Summer (44078 St. Andrew’s Church Road, California) – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Summer clearance: all adult clothing 50 cents each piece, children’s clothing 25 cents each piece. Some other items may be marked down from their current price to a lower price. Beach Shell Wall Letter (Garvey Senior Activity Center, 41780 Baldridge Street) – 10 a.m. Make a beautiful shell covered wooden letter using gorgeous multi-colored shells at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Thursday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m. Shells provided include urchins, starfish, turbos, pectins, and snails. Shell covered letters are an amazing way to add some color and flavor to your home! Letters and shells will be provided; however, participants are invited to bring their favorite shells from home to include as well. The cost per person is $6, payable in advance. When registering, indicate the letter you wish to decorate. To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050. Open to registered participants at the senior activity centers. Ceramic Tile Coasters (Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905 Chancellors Run Road) – 10 a.m. Come to the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m. to make a set of four ceramic tile coasters. There is no cost for this project and all materials are supplied. If you want, bring printed out photographs (on copy paper, not photo paper) to use to personalize your coasters. Sign up by calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, or stop by the Loffler reception desk. Open to registered participants at the senior activity centers. Gutbuster Cheese Steaks @ VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd, California) – 5:30 to 8 p.m. Stop by and enjoy one of our delicious GUTBUSTER Philly-Style Cheese Steaks. All Cheese Steaks served on a hoagie roll with your choice of cheese and grilled veggies, and served with American Fries for only $8.00. Choose from CHICKEN or STEAK. Eat here or take one to go. Bingo - Am. Leg. Post 82, La Plata (6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata) – 7 to 10 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold smoke-free BINGO Thursdays with early birds beginning at 7:00 pm at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Doors open 6 pm. Call (301) 934-8221. PUBLIC WELCOME. Am. Legion Post 221 Meeting (AL Post 221; 21690 Colton Point Rd; Avenue, MD) – 8 to 9 p.m. American Legion Post 221 invites all active duty personnel and veterans to join us for our monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 8:00pm. Visit our website at http://www.alpost221.webs.com/ or e-mail us at alpost221@netscape.net. Call (301) 884-4071 for more information.
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1. Austrian river 4. Type of lunar crater 7. Taoism 8. German landscape painter 10. Big players do this 12. Nose cone 13. Islamic republic 14. Press against 16. Where you find corn 17. Battery cell 19. Score 20. Swiss river 21. The Babe’s real name 25. Use it to clean 26. Supervises flying 27. Surfboard fin 29. Aggressive dogs 30. Makes computers 31. Buddy 32. Existing everywhere 39. Cheek 42. Comes in bags 43. British hip hop artist
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44. Resinous substance 45. Pitcher Dillon 46. Preceded Galba 47. Not behind 49. Students dread this 50. Pasta 51. Northeast and east 52. Begetter 53. Diego, Francisco, Anselmo to name a few
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15. Containerfuls 18. Unit of weight 19. Al Bundy’s wife 20. Genus of ducks 22. Christian hermit 23. Witch 24. Average accounting return 27. Type of chef 28. Barbie’s pal 29. Ford makes this 31. Goes with carrot 33. “Orange is the New Black” character 34. Anno Domini (in the year of Our Lord) 35. Unaccompanied 36. Wild goats 37. National capital 38. Freeholders 39. Smack 40. Expressed pleasure 41. Italian opera set 45. Gode Airport 48. Not or
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Stolen Rhodes The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 8 p.m.
Tai Chi for Arthritis Northern Senior Activity Center, 29655 Charlotte Hall Road- 10 a.m.
Little Minnows Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons)10 to 11 a.m.
Team Feud The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6:30 p.m.
CSM Twilight performance Series: U. S. Navy Band Sea Chanters College of Southern Maryland (Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick)– 6:45 p.m. Sunset Concert Festival O’Donnell Lake (10400 O’Donnell Lake Park, Waldorf)- 7 p.m.
Friday, July 29
Josh Airhart The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 30
Sotterley Farmer’s Market Historic Sotterley (44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood)- 8 a.m. Movies on Main Street - Jurassic World in 3D The County Courthouse at Duke and Main Streets in Prince Frederick8 to 11 pm. Rick Springfield to Perform LIVE! Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons)5 to 10 p.m.
Sunday, July 31
Bye Bye Birdie Performances Three Notch Theatre (21744 Coral Pl, Lexington Park) – 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Monday, August 1
Team Trivia The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7 p.m.
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Twilight Performance: “Spirit of Hispania: Hispanic Tales” College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus (22950 Hollywood Rd, Leonardtown)- 6:30 p.m. Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 6 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, August 3
Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 7 to 9 p.m. Twilight Performance: “Spirit of Hispania: Hispanic Tales” College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus (8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata)- 9 a.m. Open Mic Night The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m. Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville)- 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 4
Randy Nelson “One Way Moe” Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd. Solomons)- 7 to 10 p.m. Ghosts of Sotterley Auditions Historic Sotterley Plantation(44300 Sotterley Lane in Hollywood)6:30 to 8:30 p.m. CSM Twilight Performance Series: Children’s Play J.W. Williams Rd, Prince Frederick– 6:30 p.m. Sunset Concert Festival O’Donnell Lake (10400 O’Donnell Lake Park, Waldorf)- 7 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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Handmade at your Library
Lexington Park Library will hold Handmade at Your Library on Saturday, August 6 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’s craft will be rope bowls and DIY watercolor mugs. This is an adults only program. Registration required onwww.stmalib.org.
Minecraft Mania!
Charlotte Hall Library will host Minecraft Mania on Monday, August 8. One one-hour session will be held for ages 69 years old from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and one session for ages 10 years and older will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 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.
Finish Line Party
Leonardtown Library will hold a Finish Line Party for Teens on Tuesday, August 9 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Charlotte Hall Library will hold a Finish Line Party for Teens on Wednesday, August 10 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Hey teens! For the first time ever, if you complete your summer reading gameboard challenge, you will be invited to attend our special Finish Line Party! Food, Games, Prizes - FUN! Ages 11-18 are eligible; Admission granted exclusively to Teen Summer Reading Volunteers and/or Finish Line Ticket holders.
Teen Tech Space
Lexington Park Library will hold a Teen Tech Space on Tuesday, August 9 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Open Computer lab use for teens and tweens ages 11 to 18. Play Minecraft, Wii, games, computers and make crafts. Hang out, bring your friends! No Registration.
Cloud Computing
Leonardtown Library will hold Cloud Computing 101 on Wednesday, August 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Have you heard of the Cloud, but you’re not quite sure what that means or where to go to access it? Take a look at some common cloud applications and learn how easy and convenient cloud computing can be. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-475-2846.
Minecraft Mania!
Lexington Park Library will host Minecraft Mania on Thursday, August 11. One one-hour session will be held for ages 6- 9 years old from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and one session for ages 10 years and older will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Share strategies with other Minecrafters, explore new terrain, gather raw materials and create amazing structures. Registration opens 2 weeks before each program onwww.stmalib.org.
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Have you been driving a car that’s unfamiliar to you? Have you had knee, back, or hip surgery that makes it difficult for you to get into and out of your car? Do you want to make sure you’re driving as safely as possible? Then sign up for the upcoming CarFit event to be held at Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, Sept. 30. Half-hour slots are available between 12 and 4 p.m. CarFit is an educational program created by the American Society on Aging and developed in collaboration with AAA (American Automobile Association), AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association. The program is designed to help older drivers find out how well they currently fit their personal vehicle, to highlight actions they can take to improve their fit, and to promote conversations about driver safety and community mobility. A proper fit in one’s personal vehicle can greatly increase not only the driver’s safety but also the safety of others. Each driver will meet with a certified CarFit technician and an occupational therapist during their timeslot. Participants will receive a roadside safety kit from the Department of Aging & Human Services. For more information, or to register, call Sarah Miller at 301-475-4200, ext. *1073, or email sarah.miller@stmarysmd.com.
Living Well with Chronic Disease
The Loffler Senior Activity Center will conduct a six-week workshop on how to manage your chronic health condition. The class meets at the center on Thursdays, Aug. 4-Sept. 8, from 1-3:30 p.m. This is an evidence-based program developed by Stanford University to help people with chronic conditions take charge of their life by developing self-management skills, including dealing with depression and fatigue, pain management, working with health care providers, and more. If you have a chronic condition and are serious about improving the way you feel, this is the workshop for you. There is no charge for taking this class; however, a commitment to regular attendance is needed for good results. For more information, or to sign up, stop by the reception desk or call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, by Aug. 1.
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities
Introduction to Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)
Learn the basics of getting on and off a board and proper paddling and maneuvering techniques in this one hour introductory class for adults ages 50 and above. There will be a brief dry-land introduction. Participants will begin sitting or kneeling on the board and, once comfortable, move to the standing position. The course is taught by Dana Gregory, a World Paddle Association Paddle Board Instructor with the Patuxent Adventure Center. The class does require balance and stamina. Cost: $40, includes instruction and use of a paddleboard, paddle and PFD. The class is held at the Camp Calvert Road Launch (below St. Mary’s Ryken High School) on Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 9-10 a.m. Advance registration required; space is limited. Make checks payable to: Patuxent Adventure Center. Payment is due in advance at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. To learn more call, 301-475-4200, ext. *1062.
Tai Chi for Arthritis: The Extension Movements
Medical studies confirm Tai Chi for Arthritis relieves pain, reduces falls and improves quality of life. This class is a continuation from Tai Chi for Arthritis: The Core Movements. Students will learn new movements and how to incorporate the Tai Chi principles into practice. Prerequisite: Students must have taken Tai Chi for Arthritis: The Core Movements for at least one six-week session prior to signing up for this course. The class will be held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Mondays, Aug. 22Oct. 3 from 8:15-9:15 a.m. To register for this class, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Athens - Ancient Supercity
On Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 10 a.m., the Loffler Senior Activity Center will show a documentary about the ancient city of 5th century BC Athens, which became the wonder of the western world. It boasted an advanced water system, an urban center incorporating shops, commercial and government buildings, and an architectural masterpiece, the Parthenon. Most of this was due to the determination of an influential statesman and orator, Pericles. The video is 50 minutes and is free. Seating is limited. Call 301737-5670, ext. 1658, or stop by the reception desk at Loffler to sign up.
Ceramic Tile Coasters
Come to the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. to make a set of 4 ceramic tile coasters. There is no cost for this project and all materials are supplied. If you want, bring printed out photographs (on copy paper, not photo paper) to use to personalize your coasters. Sign up by calling 301-737-5670 ext. 1658, or stop by the Loffler reception desk.
Beach Shell Wall Letter
Make a beautiful shell covered wooden letter using gorgeous multi-colored shells at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. Shells provided include urchins, starfish, turbos, pectins, snails and other colorful shells to create this beautiful sampling of the sea. Shell covered letters are an amazing way to add some color and flavor to your home! Letters and shells are provided; however, participants are invited to bring their favorite shells from home to include as well. The cost per person is $6, payable in advance. When registering, indicate the letter you wish to decorate. To learn more, call 301-4754200, ext. *1050.
Hillwood Estate and MD Live Trips
The Northern Senior Activity Center Council is sponsoring two one-day bus trips in the month of September. The first is to the Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 14. Price is $65 and includes luxury motorcoach transportation, admission to Hillwood, morning meal of a breakfast sandwich, hash brown, apple sauce, coffee or juice from Burger King, evening refreshments and driver gratuity. The trip departs from the Northern Senior Activity Center at 9 a.m. The second trip is to MD Live Casino in Hanover, Maryland on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Price is $40 and includes luxury motorcoach transportation, $20 slot play, morning and evening refreshments and driver gratuity. Trip departs from the Northern Senior Activity Center at 8 a.m. To sign up and obtain more details on either trip, please contact Council President Pat Myers at 301-884-8714.
Wii Bowling Tournament at Northern
The Northern Senior Activity Center Council will host a Wii Bowling League starting on Aug. 5 and it will be held for six consecutive Fridays (excluding 8/12 and 8/19) at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Participants can play anytime between 8:30-11:30 a.m. Cost for participating in the tournament is $10 and is due at signup. All monies will be used for the recognition day following the end of the tournament on Sept. 30. To sign up for the tournament, please visit the front desk or call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
AARP Safe Driving Course
The next AARP Safe-Driving course will be held at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (with an hour lunch break at 11:30). This program includes emphasis on roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-sign compliance, red-light running, and safety issues such as speeding, seat belt use, and turn signal use. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members, payable to AARP on the day of class. Pre-registration is required and can be accomplished by calling 301737-5670, ext. 1658. If you wish to order a lunch from the center, the cost is $6 if you are under 60 and by donation for those 60+ years of age. Lunch can be ordered at the same time you register for the class.
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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Southern Marylander You Should Know By David Spigler Contributing Writer
ZEMA “CHIEF ZEE” WILLIAMS
Photos provided by David Spigler
WELL KNOWN LEGENDARY MASCOT OF THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS
The Washington Redskins and the entire “Redskin Nation” lost one of its greatest fans with the unexpected death of Zema Williams, known to all as “Chief Zee” on July 18th. Anyone who has ever been to RFK Stadium or FedEx Field or watched the “Skins” on television over the past 4 decades knows of this iconic representative of our NFL Football team. A strong, passionate and dedicated fan, Zee made it a point to visit several tailgate parties prior to each game and to visit many sections within the stadium during the game to have his picture taken with fans who would rush to him for the cherished photograph. He once stated he only missed a total of four games, all due to funerals, during his nearly 40 year reign as one of the Redskins biggest fans! So you may be asking yourselves, why am I writing about Chief Zee in a column dedicated to “Southern Marylanders” who have done great things for others? Honestly, Zee has a great many ties to this area and actually lived in Dowell just north of Solomons for many years when he was a top selling car salesman for County Chrysler in Upper Marlboro. He would often join the “Hogettes” during our Sunday Children’s Hospital Benefits held at the old Bowen’s Inn in Solomons and later at the American Legion Hall in Lusby. An ubiquitous celebrity, you might have caught him at a new store opening, or a car dealership promotion, or any number of charity events hosted throughout the Tri County area. He often appeared at the Calvert County Fair and I believe he was scheduled to be at this year’s event in late September. And who has not seen those loud car dealer commercials with Zee and a group of Redskins players doing their thing as the music blasts you from your TV set?!? Not one of my favorite TV spots, but it was a means for the Chief to cash in on his celebrity status. Chief Zee was a great friend of mine. If you were a Redskin fan, you were his “brother”. He ended every picture taking event with a hug and a “God Bless You Brother”. He loved people and he loved being “Chief Zee”, but it came at a great cost! His very public life was a long tumultuous roller coaster ride during the Redskins glory days mixed with many sad, unfortunate experiences that took its toll on his health all due to his great love for his team. Zema was born in Georgia in the early forties and picked cotton and worked as a sharecropper. He later drove a truck. He received his draft notice in 1960 and served in the Army for two years at Fort Riley, Kansas. He went back to driving trucks, but by 1968 he was selling cars in Wash-
ington, DC. I remember driving up to Upper Marlboro to visit him at his dealership one Saturday in 2001 only to learn he took the day off to go visit sick children at Children’s Hospital in DC. While I stood in his office, I was amazed to see the number of awards and citations he earned not only as a salesman, but as a charity volunteer fund raiser throughout the metropolitan area. He was the Top Salesman of the Year at County Chrysler from 1999 thru 2001. He had proclamations from Prince Georges County, keys to cities and even had November 7, 1985 declared as “Chief Zee Day” in Washington, DC. And, along with my fellow Hogettes and myself, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as the biggest fans of the Washington Redskins! Yet, despite his well deserved reputation and love from his great fan base, life was not always easy for Zee. He seldom spoke of his family life; he fathered nine children who love him, but their mothers, not so much. He said the fame of being “The Chief” cost him his family life and looking back, I think it played havoc in his inability to balance his public and private image. For years he met with criticism for his decision to portray an Indian Chief replete with a headdress of his own making. Many Native Americans were taken back with his use of the headdress as it is a central cultural item for many tribes. Many people, including members of his own race have said they find his portrayal of an American Indian to be offensive. The truth be known, Zema’s grandmother is claimed to have been a full blooded Seminole Indian. I try not to take sides in these situations when an apparent majority of folks support those of us who are just trying to help people less fortunate than themselves through use of an original idea or gimmick meets with opposition. A survey conducted by the University of Pennsylvania and reported in “Sports Illustrated” several years ago asked 768 Native Americans if they thought the term “Redskin” was discriminatory. Surprisingly, the results showed only 9% of the respondents felt that way, however 50% of these same folks felt those mascots in “granny” dresses, wigs, white bonnets and pig snouts were “disgusting”! The article was accompanied by a photo of “Big Georgette” and myself standing behind the “Pig Pen” sign at FedEx! Isn’t America great! Where else can you and your critics have the freedom and ability to express yourselves in ways and means you see fit! Continuing on with some of the low points in Zee’s public life, many of you may remember the time he was set upon by Giant fans and pushed down an escalator at Giants Stadium, the same venue where fans are known to throw snowballs at Santa Claus. Further, he was attacked by green shirted thugs in the Veterans Stadium parking lot following a big Redskins victory over the Eagles in 1983. He was beaten to the point of unconsciousness. His original costume was torn and his leg was broken and he was left lying in his underwear. He had to spend several days in a hospital there in the “City of Brotherly Love”! He later lost a big toe to an operation gone wrong when a blood clot formed. Some may remember
CBS Channel 9 covered the story and interviewed the “Chief” in his hospital room with his visitors “Stoneyette” and “Hog Ed” from the Hogettes. Following that latest setback, you could spot Zee cruising around FedEx Field in a motorized scooter purchased for him by Dan Snyder. I could write so much more about this great legend; my greatest memory of Zee will always be the times when he and his good friend, Cowboy Crazy Ray would get together for their bi annual scrum during the Redskins and Cowboy games each year. They were great friends and hosted one another whenever their great rivals met! Whether you liked him or not, Chief Zee made a difference for a great many fans. He was unique and he bought a lot of fun for our ‘Skins during the good days as well as the bad times. Rest in Peace my
friend. I hope you have gone to that Big Hunting Ground in the Sky! Wherever you are, at least it is not Philly! Thanks for the memories! Dave Spigler resides in Lusby at his home “Hog Heaven” with his wife Deb. He has lived is Southern Maryland since 1979 and has been recognized several times for his years of community service. He received the “Calvert You Are Beautiful Award” for 2013 and was recognized by the Knights of Columbus of Maryland with its “Maryland Citizen of the Year” in 2011. Dave was a member of the HOGETTES, the Washington Redskins “Biggest Fans” for 22 years. If you know of an unsung hero of Southern Maryland, please contact Dave at spiggy@erols.com.
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A View From The
BLEACHERS
Unlikely Prudence Washington QB Kirk Cousins pocketed $2.7M total during his first four years in the NFL. This coming season alone, Cousins will earn $19.953M on a one-year franchise tag. Despite the unimaginable raise, the prevailing suggestion, given the lucrative quarterback marketplace, is that Cousins should be insulted by the team’s disrespect of his talent. His accomplishments are inarguable: In 2015, the final year of his rookie contract, Cousins led Washington to a division title, set a single-season franchise record for passing yards and provided a definitive exit from the disastrous Robert Griffin III era. And for all this, Cousins got “rewarded” with a prove-it-again deal. Preposterous. Washington should have showered Cousins with a long-term contract and football riches reserved only for elite quarterbacks. Instead, the organization slapped Cousins with the one-year franchise tag and ultimately failed to reach a multi-year contract extension by the July 15 deadline. Washington did Captain Kirk dirty. That’s the rhetoric being spewed by many media spin doctors. The reality is there’s nothing to see here. Two entities
By Ronald N. Guy Jr.
assessed a professional situation and made individual business decisions. The world will continue to rotate. Cousins will work hard and, barring injury, start at quarterback this fall. Washington coaches will work intensely to ensure his and the team’s success. Should Cousins thrive in 2016, the process will repeat itself again: Cousins will either play under the franchise tag at an increased 2017 salary of $24M or sign a long-term contract. While it is rare for franchised players to actually play out the one-year contract and almost unprecedented for quarterbacks to do so, this scenario makes perfect sense for both Washington and Cousins considering the root of the impasse: a volatile quarterback market. This offseason, Andrew Luck set the bar after signing a six-year, $140M contract with Indianapolis. Meanwhile, Brock Osweiler, an average signal-caller, inked a four-year, $72M deal with Houston that includes $37M in guarantees. Where does Cousins fall on the LuckOsweiler continuum? Well, it’s hard to say, hence the stalemate. The dollars that Luck received provoked Cousins to bet on himself and another big season; conversely, the guaranteed money being commanded
by quarterbacks and Cousins’s relatively shallow resume (he’s just 11-14 as a starter), gave Washington justifiable pause. Nobody blinked during negotiations – so here we are. Given Washington’s compliment of offensive weapons, its shaky running game and modest defensive talent, it is probable that Cousins will throw often and compile impressive numbers. It is also probable that with each big statistical outing – victorious or not – Washington’s front office will be ripped for failing to lock up its quarterback. Fair enough. Such debate moves the needle. But not overpaying to reach a longterm deal was absolutely the right move. With a salary cap of $155.3M and a 53-man roster to fill, if a team pays elite quarterback money, it must ensure it will receive elite quarterback play - and even if it does, the inequitable allocation of financial resources produces uneven results. Some of the best quarterbacks in the league – Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, Ben Roethlisberger and Russell Wilson – won Super Bowls on below-market contracts. After slipping on their rings and scoring big deals, more Super Bowls didn’t always follow. Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco
is the most obvious example of the elite quarterback financial trap: After winning the Super Bowl in 2013, Flacco signed a six-year, $121M contract. The Ravens have managed just one winning season since. But he’s not alone: In 2012, two years after winning the Super Bowl, New Orleans signed Brees to a five-year, $100M contract. In the four subsequent seasons, their record is 32-32. Considering its decades of instability at the most important position in team sports, Washington should feel fortunate to have Cousins. And the hunch is a long-term deal gets done next summer. But there was no reason to rush to pay a relatively unproven asset this year. Every team – athletic or otherwise - needs its quarterback, but individual positions don’t sustain success and win championships, teams do. Washington’s prudent handling of the Cousins negotiations was true to this formula. Did I just use “Washington” and “prudent” in the same sentence? Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
Wanderings f an
o Aimless Mind by Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer
Selected Forgetfulness How funny is memory? How many times have you been in a conversation with someone from your past and mentioned something you all did together, and the other person says, “Wow, you have a great memory, I don’t remember us doing that at all”. Maybe you haven’t had that happen. This happens to me all the time with friends all the way back to elementary school, or friends even more recent. Sometimes it’s me and sometimes it’s them. Of course, I can understand the more recent times if there is wine or wineries involved. Even more recently I understand having no memory of anything because of a certain new puppy. What I don’t understand is memory and married couples, or those in a committed relationship. You are together EVERY day. How can you each not remember everything that happens to you. I suppose people that have been married over 20 or 30 years
should be exempt. But my husband and I have only been married 15 years – maybe we should be exempt too, there have been a lot of wine related events and parties in our lives. Is it selected forgetfulness, created within to protect the brain, the heart, and the soul? Has someone written a thesis or a book on this subject? If not, I think I will try (ha ha, like that will ever happen, and I’ll forget about it in a half hour anyway). Now all of us married folk know about selected forgetfulness. Spouse #1: “You remember, I asked if you wanted to go to such and such an event two weeks ago on July 7th at 4:32 p.m. while we were in the car going to the grocery store, and it was pouring rain, thundering and lightning, and you were trying to listen to that urgent weather report on the radio. How could you forget this???” Or spouse #2: “I asked you to pay that bill BEFORE the electric got turned off!” Lines like these could go
on and on forever. I am still thinking that a married person’s tape recorder would be a good idea – just keep it rolling every time you are together. I try to write things down as soon as my husband tells me something – like needing prescriptions renewed, etc. I say, “Wait, let me get my notebook.” Then I transfer some things to my phone calendar. But if you are on the phone, sometimes it’s hard to get to your calendar – hence the old-fashioned written notebook/day planner. If I didn’t have my notebook of daily, monthly, and yearly lists I would be lost – I am most of the time anyway. Two Fridays ago, we thought about going to an Orioles game, since I had to be up in Baltimore for my Rheumatologist appointment anyway, but the heat was brutal and it was supposed to rain. Later, on our way home, I said, “I am glad we didn’t go to the game. It would have been like when we saw the Temptations at Wolf Trap, and we
had those lawn seats. Remember it started pouring rain and all of us lawn people were rushing to get under the concession awnings?” My husband said, “We saw the Temptations? Boy, you have a good memory, I don’t remember that.” I said, “Well everybody remembers different things – but don’t know how you could forget that.” He replied, “My gigabytes are full.” I looked at him like what? I didn’t even know he knew what a gigabyte was. He looked and said, “Hey, I had gigabytes before anyone knew what gigabytes were.” Today, I think I will ask him what a gigabyte is just for fun – just to see if he remembers. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your ideas or comments to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Wanderings of an aimless mind
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A Journey Through
Time
by Linda Reno Contributing Writer
The Slye Family
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Captain Chapman Augustus Slye, son of George Robert Slye, Jr. (1835-1904) and Georgeanna Maddox (1840-1925) was born in Maddox on April 8, 1868. He married Mary Elizabeth Dyson (1876-1955, daughter of Zachariah T. Dyson and Mary Jane Herbert) on February 26, 1895 at Sacred Heart Church in Bushwood. Chapman began working on the water as a young boy. He was a helper on sailboats and the old passenger and freight boats on the Potomac River. Initially his work involved delivering oysters in and around the Chesapeake Bay. He then went to work for the Harry Randall Steamboat Line and soon worked his way up to captain. Captain Slye died April 16, 1941. He passed along his love of the Potomac River, to two of his sons. Both boys learned their trade under the tutelage of their father and both passed their master pilot’s exams as soon as they each turned 21. Captain Harry Elliott Slye (1896-1998) and Commander Walter Chapman Slye (1900-1979) were both well- known pilots on the Potomac and the Chesapeake Bay. It was said that the two often exchanged “a brotherly greeting via short-wave radio” as they passed each other while afloat. Commander Walter Slye is better known because of his association with the White House. From the time of President Truman (1946) until President Johnson (Slye retired a few weeks after Kennedy was assassinated), he piloted four presidential yachts. “It was a wonderful job,” the commander told a reporter shortly before he left the service. “I loved it when the Eisenhower
grandchildren and the Kennedy children were around. I remember one day, though, when a lot of the Kennedy children and other children were around, running all over. There were 14 kids aboard that 92foot Honey Fitz. That could make your hair stand up a little bit.” Chapman and Mary Elizabeth (Dyson) Swann, in addition to other children, had a daughter named Georgeanna Slye (19041961) who married Irving Hecht. Their son was Norman E. Hecht who fathered an illegitimate daughter known today as A. M. Homes, a well-known author. About 2006, Ms. Homes contacted me to assist her in finding out more about her roots. Much of the information I provided to her is quoted in her book “The Mistress’s Daughter” published by Penguin Books in 2007. The primary review reads: “The acclaimed writer A. M. Homes was given up for adoption before she was born. Her biological mother was a twenty-two-yearold single woman who was having an affair with a much older married man with a family of his own. The Mistress’s Daughter is the ruthlessly honest account of what happened when, thirty years later, her birth parents came looking for her. Homes relates how they initially made contact and what happened afterwards, and digs through the family history of both sets of her parents in a twenty-first-century electronic search for self. Daring, heartbreaking, and startlingly funny, Homes’s memoir is a brave and profoundly moving consideration of identity and family.”
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Legal Notice IN THE MATTER OF PARIS SADE HOPEELL FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO MALCOLM XAVIER DEWAYNE HOPEWELL In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland Case No.: 18-C-16-000921 The above petitioner has filed a petition for change of name in which she seeks to change his name from paris sade hopeell to malcolm xavier dewayne hopewell. The petitioner is seeking a name change for the following reason: I am requesting that my name be changed from paris sade hopeell malcolm xavier dewayne hopewellbecause this is my preferred name. Any person may file an objection to the petition on or before the 30th day of august, 2012. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the petitioner in accordance with maryland rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought. A copy of this notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection. JOAN W. WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland 07-28-2016
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