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Former County Employee Indicted Over Improper Inspections By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A county employee who was dismissed from the Department of Land Use and Growth Management (LUGM) near the beginning of the year and whose actions while employed triggered a criminal probe has been indicted by St. Mary’s Grandy Jury on charges that he recklessly endangered public safety by performing illegal building inspections. Brian Richley Taylor, 40 of Clements faces six counts of reckless endangerment after a county sheriff’s office investigation alleged that he performed numerous inspections on dwellings under construction that he was neither authorized nor certified to complete. While employed as the county’s Code Coordinator from 2009 to March of this year, Taylor was responsible for supervising the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy that allowed final access for prop-
erty owners once all inspections of the structure, electric, plumbing and gas had been made. Police allege that Taylor illegally made those inspections on his own, without the knowledge of his superiors at LUGM; those inspections are the purview of a private contractor such as MDIA located in Hollywood. Though he was charged for only six violations during 2015, police say that he performed illegal inspections on more than 50 different permit cases. The County Times first broke the story back in April that there was an ongoing criminal investigation into activities at LUGM and that the focus of the investigation was not regarding a current employee. Capt. Daniel Alioto, commander of the sheriff’s office Vice/Narcotics division which headed up the investigation, said it
was a difficult one to work through. “We encountered obstacles immediately throughout the investigation,” Alioto said, adding that the 50 violations his investigators found were ones that “can’t be explained away under any circumstances.” The choice to prosecute six of those cases was the decision of State’s Attorney Richard Fritz, Alioto said. The senior law officer also signaled that this investigation may have longer reaching affects. “We’ll continue to look into all aspects of these actions,” Alioto said. Back in April LUGM chief Phil Shire said that questions started to surface regarding certain cases of inspection reports and subsequent documentation during a routine audit. County Commissioner Todd Morgan said that the investigation was indicitive of
the actions the county should be taking to ensure bad practices were stopped. “It looks questionable,” Morgan said. “I’m glad we’re finally… weeding it out. “We should be continuing to look for bad practices so people can have a level of confidence in the government it elects.” County Attorney George Sparling said he did not believe Taylor’s alleged violations of law exposed the county to any potential successful legal action. guyleonard@countytimes.com
County Attorney Briefs Planning Commission on Hollywood Project Decision By Guy Leonard Staff Writer After the county Board of Zoning Appeals effectively reversed the decision of the Planning Commission denying the construction of a major commercial project in the northern section of the Hollywood Town Center at a critical intersection, the county’s attorney said Monday that the reversal could be appealed to the Circuit Court. But, George Sparling said, that appeal might not have a good chance of success. “Very rarely in a Circuit Court are they going to overturn such a decision based on the evidence,” Sparling told members of the Planning Commission at their Aug. 8 meeting. After several meetings the planning commission denied the project, mostly over traffic concerns, but the appeals board reversed that with some conditions. 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 14-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 An Artist’s conception of the Hollywood Commercial Center Notch Road, which Image Courtesy of Kimley/ Horn runs behind where the development would be, Pool was also restricted. Party The appeals board also wanted sidewalks on Route 235 and Sotterley Road. Planning Commission Chair Howard Thompson, who sat in on the hearings with Baldwin Design Group the Board of Zoning 23306 Three Notch Rd Appeals regarding the California, MD M-F: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm project, praised the apSat: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm peals board for its dile301-737-0555 gence as well as the www.baldwindesigngroupinc.com PowerView Motorization members of his own Semi-Annual Sale going on now! board, though they both came to different It moves your shades, decisions. so you don’t have to. “I didn’t feel that the PowerView™ Motorization from Hunter Douglas same information was A remarkable system that automatically moves your shades throughout given out in the same the day, according to your schedule and activities. Just program your direction as to what the personalized settings with your smart phone or tablet, and let PowerView Board of Appeals got,” do the rest.* You can even activate a pre-programmed setting with a touch Thompson said. of our brilliantly designed PowerView Pebble™ Scene Controller. To see ™
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Next Phase of FDR Boulevard Leonardtown Paves Way Construction Set to Begin For Library, Senior Center August 15 By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Drivers traveling on FDR Boulevard and First Colony Boulevard near the First Colony Shopping Center, and motorists traveling on Old Rolling Road should prepare for possible delays as construction of FDR Boulevard continues. Phase 1B of the project, located in the 8th Election District, from First Colony
Boulevard to just west of the Old Rolling Road intersection in California, MD, will begin on or about August 15, 2016. Work will continue for approximately one year until the project is completed. Crews will work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.
With some dissention during their Monday meeting the Leonardtown Town Council approved an amendment to their plan for the annexation of what was once known as the Hayden Property on Hollywood Road which will allow for the eventual construction of the new Leonardtown Library and senior center complex. The amendment allowed the originally planned school and sports fields to be removed from the plan to make way for the library and senior center; Leonardtown’s part in the over all scheme of things is to annex the property into the town to extend water and sewer capacity to the new projects. The vote marked another step in making the complex a reality; the project was one of the most contentious in the county, with some in the county government and the town council wanting the project built on the Hayden Property while still others wanted it built in the downtown area. Mayor Dan Burris was one of the supporters of a downtown location but he said the vote to amend the annexation agreement was one that was needed since the town would likely be on the losing end of an appeal should the amendment not pass. Council Member Leslie Roberts, a key supporter of a putting the library on the Hayden Property, supported the change because she believed it was not a major one.
Roberts has gone on record stating that she supported the library going on the Hayden property for fear that the deal to build one would evaporate as it did several years before. Council Member Tom Combs continued to favor the idea of putting the library in the downtown but realized that idea was long past consideration. “I’m opposed to the library being out there [at the Hayden Property]… but there isn’t much we can do about that,” Combs said, adding his concerns that the town would likely lose if there were any appeal of a vote not to approve the amendment. Council Member Jay Mattingly recused himself from the vote because he was a county employee and Council Member Roger Mattingly voted for the amendment. Council Member Hayden Hammett was the sole member to cast an opposing vote. He said the entire rationale behind the annexation agreement on the Hayden Property was to avoid construction of a major project there that would draw development and public interest away from downtown. That was exactly what the new library and senior center there would do, he said. “That’s exactly why that clause was put in there,” Hammett said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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State Agriculture Agency Will Showcase Their Diversity at Maryland State Fair The Maryland Department of Agriculture does more than just work with farmers to ensure sound farmland management practices. It helps ensure the wise use of fertilizers and pesticides, monitors the accuracy of weights and measures, controls mosquito populations, and protects the health of humans and animals. And much more. The department will highlight many of the services it provides to improve the quality of life in Maryland during the 135th Maryland State Fair, Aug. 25 to Sept. 5 at the State Fair Grounds in Timonium. The 11-day festival will feature thousands of home arts and agricultural exhibits, daily livestock and horse shows, a wide variety of midway rides and games, thoroughbred horse racing and national entertainment. The department will provide many displays in the Farm and Garden building throughout the fair. The Maryland’s Best marketing staff will host a Wheel of Knowledge where everyone in the family can spin the wheel and answer questions about Maryland agriculture for prizes. The department’s Resource Conservation section will offer kids a “Track Down the Farm Animals” game where they can learn how farmers manage animal manure and protect water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. There will also
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SMECO Warns Customers to Avoid Payment Scams
Phone scams have become more prevalent as technology has developed over the years. With the increased capabilities of the internet, people have found new ways to cheat unsuspecting consumers out of their hard-earned money. Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) customermembers have been victimized from time to time as scammers seem to work their way through different areas of the country. Some trends have emerged as scammers become more proficient. According to Tom Dennison, managing director of government and public affairs at SMECO, “Scammers frequently prey on the elderly and people who speak English as a second language. But, lately, businesses have been targeted.” In one incident, a frantic business owner received a call and was told his power would be cut off within an hour if he didn’t make a payment. “That business owner was focused on a major event he was preparing for, and he became alarmed. Rather than taking a few minutes to contact SMECO directly to check his account, he made a payment over the phone to the fraudulent caller.” Scammers may target businesses because of several factors. Businesses usually have higher monthly bills and scammers will take advantage of that, claiming the business customer owes $1,500 rather than just $200. Businesses may have more than one person authorized to pay bills, and scammers exploit the lack of communication between employees and business wners. To cause further confusion, scammers can make the name of the utility appear on a customer’s caller ID, and they have improved their ability to trick people by duplicating voice recordings and imitating utility phone systems. “Some of the ways these scammers can imitate the utility are pretty convincing. A scammer who provided a call-back number even used voice prompts that were recorded from SMECO’s phone system,” said Dennison. Complicating factors have also been added to the landscape in the form of alternate energy suppliers and solar companies that are trying to conduct business legitimately. According to Dennison, “Some energy suppliers and solar companies may contact customers to offer their services, but cus-
tomers should never feel obligated to provide their account information. Legitimate companies can provide services without requiring a customer’s account number.” When asked what SMECO customermembers can do to avoid being victimized, Dennison offered a list of suggestions. “Customers should try to be aware of their typical monthly bills and their due dates. Electric utilities follow state regulations and have set schedules for billing and payment,” Dennison explained. “That frantic business owner I described had never had his power cut off before and he wasn’t familiar with our procedures.” SMECO has a set routine for collecting payments from customers. • Unknown callers who give short deadlines and threaten to cut off service within an hour or two are probably running a scam. • SMECO will mail a termination notice if a bill is past due. • SMECO calls customers who owe a past due balance using an automated phone system with a recorded message; rarely will SMECO employees make personal “collection” phone calls. • Collection calls are made about 10 days before service is to be terminated. SMECO does not require payment at the time of the call. • SMECO does not make collection calls or terminate service on weekends or holidays. • If service is going to be terminated, a SMECO collector will knock on the customer’s door before turning off service. • SMECO collectors will accept credit card payments, checks, or money orders, but they do not accept cash\ Conversely, customers who know they owe money should contact SMECO to make payment arrangements. “Because SMECO does initiate automated collection calls and customers can choose to make a payment over the phone, some phone calls are legitimate,” said Dennison. Fraudulent activities are also conducted by email. Customers who receive electronic bill notices should not open emails from unfamiliar sources. SMECO’s emails contain account-specific information, such
as the customer’s name and the first few digits of the account number, and they use the co-op’s distinctive orange and green colors. Emails that contain several grammar and spelling mistakes are probably not legitimate. If an email looks suspicious, it may contain malware or links to a virusinfected website. Customers who receive a suspicious email should not open it or click on any links; they can simply delete the email. For customers who believe they have received a fraudulent email or phone call, some basic guidelines follow. Customers should use the phone number printed on their monthly bill and only give payment information over the phone if they initiate the contact. Customers should not provide personal information, banking information, user names, passwords, or account information to unauthorized callers or in an email. Customers should not provide Green Dot, Western Union, or Moneygram payments to unauthorized callers.
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mation, they can call SMECO directly. Our contact center is open 24 hours a day, every day. SMECO’s phone number is 1-888-440-3311, and it’s printed on every customer bill.” SMECO has issued alerts when customers have notified the co-op that these scams are taking place. “Not only are scams a nuisance, but these crooks can steal thousands of dollars from unsuspecting residents and businesses,” said Dennison. “We want to help prevent this type of crime by educating our customers whenever we hear about people being tricked out of their hard-earned money.” He added, “SMECO has a number of ways customers can pay their bills that will help prevent confusion. Customers can use budget billing to pay the same amount every month. They can use AutoPay to have payments made automatically with a credit card or checking account. Customers can easily go online and make weekly payments if that helps them with their personal budget. We offer a variety of payment methods that are free and convenient because our goal is to make it easy for customer-members to do business with SMECO, but we also want to help protect people from scams.” For more information, visit smeco.coop/stop-scams. From SMECO
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Three Things to Know About a Multi-generational Workforce By Dandan Zou Staff Writer
The number of overdoses from heroin are on the rise — TIME IS CRITICAL. The St. Mary’s County Health Department is offering the Overdose Response Program for FREE to community members who may be able to save the life of someone experiencing an overdose from heroin or other opioids. Participants in this training program will learn: • how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose • the importance of calling 9-1-1 in medical emergencies • how to administer naloxone and care for someone until emergency help arrives.
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More than one in three workers in today’s workforce are Millennials. It is not uncommon for an organization to have three generations – Baby Boomers, Generation Xers and Millennials –work in the same office. Pew Research Center defines those born between 1981 and 1997 the Millennials. In 2016, they age from 19 to 35. Pew reported in April that Millennials have surpassed the Baby Boomers to become the nation’s largest living generation. In 2015, Millennials replaced Generation X to become the generation that claims the biggest share of the country’s workforce. Small business owners and human resource professionals now often find themselves managing a team of various age and generation groups that have different expectations and perceptions of work culture. Problems can arise among employees who have developed different communication styles and work approaches from growing up in different eras. Here are three things to know that would help tackle the challenges presented by generational differences head-on. Stereotypes Don’t Help Typical stereotypes for Baby Boomers are that they are traditional and resistant to technology, said Louis Hicks, Professor of Sociology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. For Generation Xers, stereotypes may say they are a group of risk-averse people that don’t like to take chances. And the Millennials? They carry their phones wherever they go and treat it like a body part. There may be some truth in the argument that Millennials are attached to their phones. More than four in five Millennials sleep with their phones while only half of all generations surveyed by Pew place their phones on or near the bed. Millennials are also more likely to have social media profiles, use wireless technology, play video games and post self-created videos online. However, Hicks argues that stereotypes don’t hold much water when it comes to working with real people.
“You can always find someone in your own life who matches the stereotype or label or at least you think that they do,” Hicks said. But “none of these things are terribly useful for real work groups that are trying to get something done.” Oftentimes a stereotype overlooks individual variations by defining an entire generation with a blanket characterization. “To the extent possible, you should take people as individuals and understand how much they vary,” Hicks said. “Not just imagining because someone is a woman or because someone is 60-years-old or because someone used to be in the military or whatever that you can draw conclusions about them.” Smartphone Familiarity Doesn’t Equate to Technology Knowledge One of the common stereotypes about the Millennials is that they are digital natives, an argument Hicks said may not be entirely accurate. He said there is a difference between smartphone-savvy and technology-savvy. “People can be very quick with some app on their smartphone, that leads them to think they are technology-savvy,” Hicks said. But understanding how technology works involves much more than knowing how to use a smartphone. Hicks gave an example of how smartphone-knowledge doesn’t automatically translate into real-life work skills. In a Statistic class he taught last year, Hicks said about half of his students didn’t know how to save a downloaded file to a specific location on a computer. Familiarity with smartphone applications is “by no means a dead or useless skill,” Hicks said. But at the same time, he said being able to save a file to a specific location is extremely important in many work situations. Hicks also advises young workers to look at working with older generations an opportunity to learn. He often recommends people to watch the movie Intern. The cen-
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tral plot of the movie involves a 70-year-old retired phone-book executive (Robert De Niro) going back to intern for an online fashion site ran by a young CEO (Anne Hathaway). One of the biggest takeaways from the movie is that “people are still people,” Hicks said. “Just because the technology turned over from telephone books to something else, the business of dealing with people at work doesn’t change that much,” Hicks said. The soft skills accumulated from years of work experience remain relevant today. Communication Is Key The key for both managers and employees of various generations is communication. Hicks said it’s important for people from different generations to be open and clear about their expectations. “The more you can get people communicating. The more you can avoid the problems that come with stereotypes, labeling and so forth,” Hicks said. During a panel discussion “Bridging the Gap” led by Hicks, an audience of about 70 attendees discussed different generations’ preference over ways to communicate, a topic that resonated with many. The event was hosted by the Patuxent Part-
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nership and NextGen Professionals on August 2 at Avian in Lexington Park. Some expressed their frustration with younger Gen Xers and Millennials who tend to prefer tools like emails and texts to face-to-face communication. The Millennials in the audience agreed that the value of in-person interactions was lost in virtual communication. However, they mentioned that the convenience and efficiency these tools bring is also not negligible. The panel discussion ended with the suggestion by Millennials that corporations and business leaders needed to step up to set the tone and expectations for communications among workers and create an environment to facilitate communication across generations.
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department has developed a Toolkit that Homeowners’ Associations and housing communities can use to launch a Neighborhood Mosquito Source Reduction Campaign. In addition to being a general nuisance, mosquitos are known to cause various illnesses such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika virus disease. A Mosquito Source Reduction Campaign helps neighborhoods decrease local mosquitos by getting homeowners to remove sources of mosquito breeding in their yards. Homeowners’ Association volunteers or others coordinating a neighborhood campaign could share information with their neighbors about how to reduce mosquitoes. Campaigns could also involve neighborhood volunteers going door-to-door in their communities to help property owners detect and address mosquito breeding sites. The Neighborhood Mosquito Source Reduction Campaign Toolkit contains outreach materials, template letters to prop-
erty owners, sample community newsletter articles, and additional information to address neighborhood mosquito control. The Toolkit materials are available electronically at www.smchd.org/mosquito-control The health department is also conducting in-person workshops for those interested in implementing a neighborhood mosquito source reduction campaign. Upcoming workshops are scheduled for the following dates and locations: August 15: Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, Lexington Park (6:30 – 7:30 p.m.) ugust 22: Charlotte Hall Library, A Charlotte Hall (6:30 – 7:30 p.m.) A ugust 29: St. Mary’s County Health Department, Leonardtown (6:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
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SMCSO Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery On August 7, 2016, at approximately 12:13 a.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 46000 block of Rosewood Drive in the “Spring Valley” neighborhood of Lexington Park for the report of an armed robbery. A pizza delivery driver was approached by two males and one produced a handgun. The suspects fled on foot after a brief altercation with the victim. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and continued the investigation.
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Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics division developed Craig Wesley Norton (Age 45 of Lexington Park) as a distributor of” Morphine” and “Oxycodone”. As a result of the investigation, a search and seizure warrant was obtained and subsequently executed on his home. Detectives recovered “Methadone”, “Oxycodone” and related paraphernalia. Further, Margaret Patricia Hare (Age 50 of Lexington Park) was found inside the home and in possession of cocaine and related paraphernalia. Additional charges are pending a review with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz.
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State Redrawing Critical Area Maps By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
After about two years of gathering new information the state’s Critical Area Commission is set to redraw maps that govern property rights along the state’s watershed shoreline and back to a buffer zone of 1,000 feet; St. Mary’s County has perhaps the greatest amount of shoreline in the state and planners say that the changes will have impacts for some property owners. As the lines of the critical area boundary are being redrawn, they say, some who are already under the jurisdiction of the critical area laws — enacted back in the mid
1980s to protect and preserve the shoreline — may have more of their property drawn into the boundary line. Others may find that some of their property is no longer in the buffer zone due to changes in the shoreline, while some others who were never in the critical area buffer zone will now find themselves drawn inside. But, state and local planners say, it’s unlikely anyone will find themselves completely outside the regulatory zone with the redrawing.
The critical area laws govern a whole range of development questions from how many lots on a parcel of property can be developed all the way down to the amount of trees a property owner has to plant elsewhere in the critical area if they wish to remove some on their property. Stories relayed by property owners and even government officials speaking on their behalf revealed sometimes deep frustration with the restrictions with property owners foregoing improvements to their land for fear of dealing with the regulations. Sue Veith, environmental planner with the county’s Department of Land Use and Growth Management, said many feared the critical area regulations unnecessarily.
“We have a lot of developed critical area,” Veith told The County Times. “But the laws aren’t as draconian as some people think. As the lines are still being revised, with much back-and-forth between the critical area commission and the county about where they believe it should rest, it is still largely unknown just how much or exactly how many property owners will be affected by the changes. But Veith said she did not expect huge amounts of acreage to be brought into the buffer zone anew. “It’s mostly a wash,” Veith said. “It [the boundary line] goes out in some places and comes in a little in others.
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“It will make a difference for those who were not in and also those who were in but now maybe out.” Lisa Hoerger, the main coordinator of regulations and mapping for the critical area work, said the remapping work started with a 2008 bill passed in the General Assembly that required counties, the commission, the Department of Natural Resources and Department of the Environment to do the work. Hoerger said that current maps were based on 1972 aerial maps that the state had of its wetlands, which made them more than 40 years old. “A lot of these maps were handdrawn sometimes with magic markers,” Hoerger said.
The task now, she said, was to make the corrections and changes using state of the art technology and information. Still even with all the technology at their disposal, there is uncertainty about how all the changes will impact every property owner involved. “The line is wavering back and forth,” Hoerger said. “There are going to be some adjustments. “It really depends on the situation and we won’t know how it will workout until someone comes in” with qeustions or complaints about being included or excluded in the buffer the zone. After the county and state agree on a proposed map of changes to the critical area boundary, which could take another
month, Hoerger said, there will be a series of public meetings to show those who could be impacted what the state is planning. Any concerns will then be taken into account before the final map is presented to the county government, which will then have two years to approve the changes proposed or contest them. The Town of Leonardtown has been working separately with critical area planners on their own maps and the proposal will likely include more properties in the area around Route 5 in the north of town close by McIntosh Run. “There are a handful of properties that will be included in the critical area that were not included before,” Town Administrator Laschelle McKay said. “There are
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perhaps 10 or fewer properties included and most of it already has development on it.” Most of the properties in Leonardtown proposed for inclusion into the critical area will be propsed for the IDA designation, or for the most intensively allowed development, McKay said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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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.
Duane Anthony Schlosser Duane Anthony Schlosser, 62, formerly of Falling Waters, WV passed away on August 2, 2016 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on December 1, 1953 in San Francisco, CA to Mary Josephine Romero Schlosser and the late Harold Frederick Schlosser. Duane was a graduate of Great Mills High School in 1972. He served in the United States Army from 1972 to 1979 and is a Vietnam War Veteran. Duane enjoyed building models, visiting museums, watching the Washington Nationals, and loved Harley Davidson motorcycles. He is survived by his mother, Mary Josephine Schlosser; brothers, Steven Schlosser, of Park Hall, MD, Lou Schlosser, of Lexington Park, MD, and his sister, Anna McMullen, of Havelock, NC. He is preceded in death by his father, Harold Frederick Schlosser. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Mary Veronica Tippett Mary Veronica Tippett, 97, of Lexington Park, MD passed away July 6, 2016 at her residence. Born May 1, 1919 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Samelko. Mary was the loving wife of the late Oliver Hamilton Tippett whom she married on February 11, 1950 in St. James Church in Dameron, MD, and preceded her in death on January 22, 1996. Mary is survived by her children: Patricia (the late James) Anderson of Chaptico, Ann Tippett of Park Hall and Oliver (Teresa) of Ridge, MD; Grandchildren: Michelle Anderson, Allison Tippett, Jason Thompson and Nicholas Thompson, great grandchild Joshua Anderson. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Antoinette Drenga, Bertha Samelko, Walter Samelko, Joseph Samelko and James Samelko. Mary moved to St. Mary’s County in 1950 from Baltimore, MD, becoming a Waterman’s wife. Mary was an excellent seamstress, working at sewing factories in the city, and then later at Jeans Sports Wear in Leonardtown,
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after her children were all in school. She retired from St. Mary’s City Post Office as a postal clerk in 1980. She belonged to St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church, and also was a member of the Lexington Park Homemakers Club. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and taking walks on the Chesapeake Bay with her dog “Mindy”, her constant companion after her husband’s death. Her hobbies were crocheting, knitting and reading. The family received friends on Monday, July 11, at St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s City, MD where a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated, with Father Scott Woods officiating. Interment followed in St. James Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joshua Anderson, Dino Botallico, Billy Wood, Terry Flanagan, John Bodnar, and Charlie Stamm. Contributions may be made to St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church and/ or the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Audrey Louise Burroughs Aud Audrey Louise Burroughs Aud, 75 of Lexington Park, MD died August 6, 2016 at her home. She was born September 2, 1940 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Andrew Garner and Mary Ida (Polly) Burroughs. She was the sixth of seven children born. She graduated in 1958 from Margaret Brent High School. On May 23, 1959 she married her beloved husband John M. Aud. Together they celebrated over 57 wonder-
ful years of marriage. She drove school buses for St. Mary’s County on and off for the next 30 years and truly enjoyed the contact she had with the many students she transported. She was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her children and helping out with the grandchildren when needed. She enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casinos, bowling, and playing the Maryland Lottery. Her family remembers most the large dinners she would always fix at Thanksgiving and Christmas. She enjoyed hearing about what family and friends were doing and sharing special times with them. In addition to her beloved husband, John Matthew Aud of Park Hall, MD she is also survived by her children: Patty Trossbach (Buddy) of Drayden, MD, Donald Aud of Phoenix, AZ, Penny Bailey (Roger) of Mechanicsville, MD, Pam Sidle of Owings Mills, MD and Dennis Aud of Park Hall, MD; her grandchildren: Dawn Trossbach, Amanda Merritt (Robbie), John Francis “Billy” Trossbach, Emily and Mikaela Bailey, Madison and Jack Sidle, and Adia Aud; and her great grandchildren: Jenna Tippett, Isabelle “Belle” and Cole Merritt; her siblings: Harriett Trent and Joe Burroughs; her in-laws: Dorothy Schindler, Frances Trossbach, Edna Trossbach, and Bobbie Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she has gone to join those who went before – siblings: Mary Helen Dean (Aloysius), Virginia “Sissy” Johnson, Andrew “Buck” Burroughs and James “Pudding” Burroughs, and her inlaws: Clarence and Estell Frances Coombs Aud , Matthew Aud, Coombs Aud (Peggy), Thomas Aud, Clarence (Jr.) Aud, Myrtle Abell (Edward), Theresa Trossbach (Alfred), Mary Schindler (Eddie), Marie Trossbach (Otto), Warren Trossbach, John “Stump” Trossbach, William Schindler, Bernice Aud, and Aggie Burroughs. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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Mary Lou Barber July 15, 1929 – August 7, 2016 Mechanicsville, MD Mary Lou Barber, ace bus driver, devoted farm lover, enthusiastic shopper, snazzy dancer, goodie bag extraordinaire, coupon queen, reluctant traveler (till she arrived!) and accomplished storyteller, died on 8/7/16. Mary Lou grew up on a tobacco farm in Clements, MD and was the oldest and only daughter of William Francis (Frank) Mattingly and Mary Louise Thompson Mattingly. She had two brothers, Billy and Teeny. Mary Lou represented the last of her family and was the family historian. She would often say that she had lived longer than anyone in the Mattingly family. She loved to attend family dinners with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It was a great source of pride for her to still be around to see the grandchildren grow up and start their families. The men in her life were numerous. She loved her dad, Frank Mattingly (deceased 4/30/76), who was a fine country gentleman and farmer. She worshipped her younger brothers William Francis Mattingly (Billy) and Joseph Johnson Mattingly (Teeny), (both deceased), and grew up taking care of them. She married her main squeeze Joseph Adams Barber, a Maryland State Trooper, on 8/23/47, with whom they had one son George Alvin Barber of Mechanicsville and two girls Patricia Ann Lucas of Indian Head and Cynthia Louise Morgan of Mechanicsville. She taught them to be kind to those around them, to mind their own business, to appreciate where they come from, to not tell stories (“Are you telling me a story?” she would say), to kill snakes (varmint) with a grubbing hoe, and just to not create a fuss. She took great pride in the joy of shopping and loved getting the “deal”. She could always tell you what it REALLY cost after she used her coupons. She had a life-long love affair with stuffed ham, homemade pound cakes, cole slaw, sweet potatoes and all things crab. She was always happy to share her recipes and her cole slaw is legendary. Mary Lou enjoyed baking her lemon pound cakes and handing them out as a special thank you for a neighbor’s kindness. Their smiles brought her much joy. She excelled at growing friendships, cutting the rug to country music, eradicating snakes from her yard, caring for her students she drove for over 45 years, living within her means, outsmarting mice, always making her point (with that flying pointed finger) and reading The Washington Post every day. She made it through the electronics age with her RCA console TV intact. The remote tended to throw her most days. She loved to flip between watching The Wheel of Fortune and The Cooking Channel. She took extreme pride in her six grandchildren Jennifer Marie Richardson (46), Brian Daniel Barber (45), Justin Barry Morgan (40), Mark Robert Leon-
ard (40), Jeffrey Kyle Morgan (39), Jared Ashley Morgan (35) scattered across the country in California, Louisiana, Virginia and, of course, Southern Maryland. Mary Lou’s Christmas presents to her grandchildren are the stuff of legends – socks and underwear. She was adored by her grandchildren. She was known for “speaking the truth.” She also took pride in her school bus career and “running the roads”. Mary Lou and Adams moved to Stokely Farm in 1951 and never left. She absolutely loved the farm, its fields her pride and immaculately maintained under her watchful eye. If she spied a piece of trash or a weed in her fields, she would march out to the scene of the crime and eradicate the culprit. Mary Lou took fashion cues from no one. Her signature every day look was all hers: a pair of polyester solid slacks and a button down blouse designed by the fashion house of Montgomery Ward (Iverson Mall, of course) and a pair of old school loafers. She was a no jeans, no t-shirt, no tennis shoes kind of gal. Mary Lou traveled in her later years with her grandchildren and daughters. She saw the Hoover Dam, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Las Vegas strip, the Dixie Stampede in Branson, George H. W. Bush’s flag in Kennebunkport, Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Fredericksburg, Graceland, Patsy Cline’s VA. home place and many historical sites. She travelled by trains, planes and automobiles. Her travel companions always came away from each journey with a Grandmom/Mom story. Mary Lou was a fun time and a good sport. She despised liars, cheaters and pushy people, litterbugs, “foreign” food, taxi cab drivers, know-it-alls, soap operas, spendthrifts, going to the movies, all reptiles (get the hoe!), and days when it rained too much … or not enough. Mary Lou had grit and determination like no one has ever seen and she could recall the tiniest detail about a person or place. In her later years, she took on a paper route and enjoyed the weekly delivery. She loved the County Music Club and its family. The club began in 1956 in Mechanicsville. Mary Lou and Adams were founding members and instrumental in its longevity. The club is still going strong today and she was the last original member from 1956. She loved dancing to Bob Norris and the Country Cousins. Her special moment on the dance floor was when Bob Norris sang “Blue Suede Shoes” for Lucy (his nickname for Mary Lou). She got out there and strutted her stuff with a smile with backup assistance from some Canadian Club. Based on Mary Lou’s wishes, her family will hold a service to celebrate her extraordinary 87 years of high living. Visitation will be held at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, Charlotte Hall, MD on Thursday, August 11 from 5:00 – 8:00, with prayers at 7:00. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to Margaret Brent Alumni Association, 21649 Rosalie Way, Leonardtown, MD. 20650 for their scholarship fund. Adams was an alumni there and Mary Lou was a cheerleader for the scholarship fund. Finally, the family asks that in honor of Mary Lou, all who loved her put “Blue Suede Shoes” on the turntable and dance.
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Leonardtown’s First Friday The Leonardtown Arts & Entertainment District was host to this month’s Rockin’ First Friday festivities last week on August 5th; people of all ages came from near and far to enjoy live music in Historic Downtown. They also attended the numerous art gallery receptions, participated in hands-on workshops, created their own art at open studio sessions, dined at one of the many restaurants, and found great deals and special First Friday discounts at businesses located both on and off The Square.
The Lucky Few played classic rock tunes while the crowd milled about, relaxed in their lawn chairs and on blankets, and enjoyed an evening of free, family-friendly entertainment. There was even a special “guest appearance” and tribute made to the legendary KISS band and several people had arrived dressed to impress for a rock ‘n roll evening. From the Leonardtown Business Association
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Library Staff Picks “The Road to Little Dribbling” by Bill Bryson Bryson travels England again to see the changes occurring since his 20 year old Notes from a Small Island. Following (sort of) the “Bryson Line” from Bognor Regis in the south to Cape Wrath in the north, he is sometimes curmudgeonly and sometimes adoring but always funny, Bryson entertains and informs like no other travel writer. A must read for fans of Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods or anyone who is traveling (or ever thought about traveling) to Britain. You’ll laugh, you’ll appreciate, and you’ll actually want, amazingly enough, to try English cuisine. -Recommended for Adults -Michael Blackwell, St. Mary’s County Library Director “Stanley the Mailman” by William Bee Stanley is a hamster, and he is also the mailman of his animal neighborhood. Stanley works hard at his job. There’s one last package left at the end of the day- for Stanley! Young readers who love bright pictures, gentle animal stories, and reading about jobs people do will love this book, and can also look for Stanley’s many other adventures as a farmer, builder, cook, and mechanic. -Children 4 – 7 years -Jill Hutchison, Lexington Park Library
“Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine” by Laurie Wallmark, Illustrated by April Chu As the daughter of Lady and Lord Byron (the famous poet), Ada grew up with a love and passion for math and science, however she was troubled by poor health. She did not let that stop her though. She continued to invent, learn, and explore, despite her health problems, and as an adult she continued to pursue her interests in math and science, despite it being the popular belief at the time (the early 1800›s) that these were not appropriate pursuits for women. She impressed famous mathematician Charles Babbage. He invented the first mechanical calculator, the Difference Engine, and he and Ada collaborated on plans for the first mechanical computer, the Analytical Engine. Ada created the algorithm, or instructions by which the computer would solve complex problems, essentially making her the world›s first computer programmer! -Recommended for ages 6 – 10 -Tess Goldwasser, Charlotte Hall Library
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Bingo Every Saturday at Mother Catherine Academy (33883 Chaptico Road Mechanicsville) 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. SATURDAY NIGHT BINGO! Doors open at 5 pm. Early Birds start at 6:30 pm. Regular Games start at 7:00 pm. $10 admission (includes one regular book). Progressive Money Ball! Door prizes. Concessions: Weekly specials along with regulars Pizza, Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers, Hot dogs and French Fries. We are located on Route 238 Chaptico Road just one mile off of Route 5. Call 301-884-3165 for more information. Visit our website www.mothercatherine.org for Jackpot and Moneyball update. 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 a.m. 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, hand-crafted 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! 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
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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. Each Saturday and Sunday. A Matter of Balance (Northern Senior Activity Center, 29655 Charlotte Hall Rd.) 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Northern Senior Activity Center will be hosting A Matter of Balance on Mondays, July 11-Aug. 29, from 1-3 p.m. The program is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce the risk of falls, and learn simple ways to increase strength and balance. The program is free and registration is required. Call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101, for more information. Kickboxing (Garvey Senior Activity Center, 41780 Baldridge St.) 8:30 a.m. 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 301-475-4200, ext. *1050, to learn more. Bingo - Am. Leg. Post 82, La Plata (6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata) 7 p.m. 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.
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Children’s Chorus Auditions Gr. 2 – 9 (Hollywood United Methodist Church, Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 6 p.m. 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 warm-ups, 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. It’s All About Me offered by The Crisis Intervention Center (975 Solomons Island Rd N, Prince Frederick) 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. CIC is now offering a class for girls moving from Elementary to Middle School. This class is designed to give young ladies the tools needed to not just succeed but THRIVE in their new environment. Issues to be addressed include: identity, body image, stress, communication, friendships, decision making and emotions. The series consists of Five, Two hour sessions. There is no fee for this class but space is limited so register ASAP!! Additional information can be found at http://kristibingham.wix. com/kidsgroups or by calling 410 535 1121 or emailing Kristi.Bingham@Maryland.gov. Offered weekdays until Friday, August 12. Steak & Cheese Sandwich AmLeg Post 293 (2310 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf) 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Steak & Cheese Sandwichs 6:00-8:30 P.M. Al-a-cart Menu - Wings/Fried Shrimp/ Chicken Tenders/Poppers/French Fries. AL Rider’s Queen of Hearts 7:00 P.M. VFW 8810/AMVET 13/AL 293 at 2310 Old Washington Rd (Rt 925) Waldorf. Contact 301645-6331 for more information. 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 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!
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73nd Waterford Homes Tour and Crafts Exhibit Trip (Garvey Senior Activity Center – 41780 Baldridge St, Leonardtown) 7:30 a.m. On Saturday, Oct. 8, travel with the Department of Aging & Human Services to the National Historic Landmark Village of Waterford, Virginia, and step back in time. The Waterford Homes Tour and Crafts Exhibit is the oldest juried crafts fair in Virginia and four-time winner of the Loudoun Convention & Visitors Association Best Event of the Year. In addition to historic homes open for tour, 155 juried heritage craftspeople (many nationally known) provide hands-on demonstrations, entertainers provide continuous traditional music and dance, and Colonial and Civil War-era militia encamp and demonstrate. There really is something for everyone! The Fair is held throughout the village
on hilly streets and uneven ground, and the village is closed to automobile traffic. A good deal of walking is required, and most of the historic buildings and private houses on the tour are not wheelchair accessible. The Fair goes on rain or shine. Cost is $55 per person, and includes motor coach bus transportation, bus driver tip, snacks for return trip and ticket into the Fair (admission, tour houses and all exhibit buildings, all entertainment and re-enactments, and craft demonstrations). Pick up locations are Garvey Senior Activity Center at 7:30 a.m. and the Northern Senior Activity Center at 8 a.m. Approximate return time to Northern Senior Activity Center is 6 p.m. and the Garvey Senior Activity Center is 6:30 p.m. To learn more or to register, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1062. Open Art Studio (Loffler Senior Activity Center – 21905 Chancellors Run Rd, Great Mills) 10 a.m. Also being offered at Loffler is Open Studio Art on Friday, Aug. 12 and 26, from 10 a.m.-noon. These classes are offered as a chance to either work on an independent project with oversight from our art teacher Jamie Naluai or to participate in a simple project directed by Jamie. Since Jamie volunteers her time on these days, we are able to offer this class for only $5! For questions call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, or simply stop in on class day. Sock Hop and Classic Car Show (Northern Senior Activity Center – 29655 Charlotte Hall Rd, Charlotte Hall) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Northern Senior Activity Center is looking for classic cars to exhibit at the 1950s Sock Hop and Classic Car Show on Aug. 12, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Drivers get to attend the Sock Hop, get a free meal, and can bring a guest! Guests make a lunch donation if age 60+; $6 if under 60. Feel free to dress up in your 1950s attire! Interested in participating? Call Rachel at 301-475-4002, ext. *3103. BBQ Sandwich or Fried Shrimp Dinner - AL Post 82 La Plata (6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata) 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Auxiliary Dinner - American Legion Auxiliary of Post 82, will hold a Dinner on Friday, August 12, 5 - 8 p.m. -MENU: Pork BBQ Sandwich $12 OR Fried Shrimp $15; both with cole slaw and French fries at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Call 301-9348221. PUBLIC WELCOME. Shakespeare in the City: The Tempest (Historic St. Mary’s City - 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City) 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. State House Lawn (park at The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary), 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686. Get swept up in love, treachery, comedy, and magic. The Tempest is presented in partnership with the Newtowne Players. Ticket prices vary, according to age. Military discount available. Reservations recommended.
Saturday, August 13
MVFDLA Yard Sale (Immaculate Conception Church Hall – 28297 Old Village Road, Mechanicsville) 7 p.m. to 12 p.m. Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting and IndoorOutdoor Yardsale Saturday August 13,2016. Yard Sale is being held at the Immaculate Conception Church Hall 28297 Old Village Road from 7am-12pm. Space rental is $10
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Community per 8 foot space. Spaces only will be provided you must bring your own tables. If you are interested in renting a space contact Danielle Douglass at 240-925-2786. LVRSA Everything Sale (Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Building – 22855 Lawrence Ave, Leonardtown) 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary (LVRSA) is having their 5th Annual EVERYTHING Sale on August 13, 2016 from 7am-2pm at the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Building. Not only do they have plenty of items sale but also have tables to rent for $10 if you want to sell your own items. The LVRSA is also accepting donations to sell. Please contact Debra at 240-298-5444. Thank you! 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. Each Saturday and Sunday. Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Poker Run (Signup at the Home from 1100-1215) 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This event raises money to purchase items that have been requested for our veterans. Many residents do not have the ability to buy the things that we take for granted. This is the 14th year that we have organized this event and every year is better than the last. Please come support the only Veteran’s Home in MD. Enjoy a great ride, a fantastic band, and food. (while it lasts)There will be door prizes, raffles and a 50/50. $1000 in prize money!!! Signup is at the Home from 1100-1215. $20 donation per person. Last stop is the Lusby American Legion. Rain or Shine. 2016 Bethesda’s HomeComing Weekend (St, George’s Church Rd, Valley Lee, MD) 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. BBQ Dinners $12.00 per Person. Includes Grilled Chicken, Pulled Pork or Sliced Pork, Served with Baked Beans, Cole Slaw and Roll. Children eat free. Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, chips and soda Games for all ages. Free School Supplies while they last. Come one come all, Let’s have a good time in The Name of Jesus. Shakespeare in the City: The Tempest (Historic St. Mary’s City - 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City) 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. State House Lawn (park at The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary), 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686. Get swept up in love, treachery, comedy, and magic. The Tempest is presented in partnership with the Newtowne Players. Ticket prices vary, according to age. Military discount available. Reservations recommended.
Sunday, August 14
2nd Dist. Breakfast (2nd Dist VFD & RS, 45245 Drayden Rd.Valley Lee, MD) 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. BREAKFAST ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BACON BACON BACON - ADDITION TO BREAKFAST MENU - HOMEMADE-HOME-STYLE. MENU: Scrambled Eggs, Home Fried Potatoes, Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage Links, Ham, BACON, Hot Biscuits, Creamed Chipped Beef, Spiced Applesauce, & Grits. Assorted juices, milk and coffee will be available. NEW PRICING: Adults - $9.00; Children 6 - 12 $5.00; Children 5 & under are free. For more information call: 301-994-9999. Forget Me Not Brunch & Silent Auction (Olde Breton Inn, 21890 Society Hill Road, Leonardtown) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Brunch & Silent Auction is being held on August 14 from 10 am to 1 pm at Olde Breton Inn, 21890 Society Hill Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. The event is being hosted by The Care Blairs Walk to End Alzheimer’s Team and all proceeds will go to the Alzheimer’s Association. The cost is a $20 donation in advance or a $25 donation at the door. For reservations, call Susan Dudley at 240-298-3122 or e-mail alzbrunch@ gmail.com. Annual Backpack Giveaway (Living Hope Church, Midway Dr., Lexington Park) 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join us Sunday, August 14th at 11am for Kids’ Power Hour to be eligible to receive a FREE backpack loaded with school supplies!!! Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis!
Monday, August 15
50+ Boot Camp (Garvey Senior Activity Center, 41780 Baldridge St.) 8:30 a.m. 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 11-Aug. 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 301-475-4200, ext. *1050. Twined Design Basket (Northern Senior Activity Center – 29655 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall) 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Create a custom basket using a bottle or jar as the form at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Mondays, Aug. 15 and 22, from 1-4 p.m. Begin with a wooden base and a bottle and use reeds to twine up the sides and form the design. The bottle will remain in the basket as a liner and makes it a great storage option for flowers, brushes, pencils, and more. The cost of the class is $35 and includes the bottle, a variety of reeds, and instruction. This two-session class will be led by Pam King, experienced basketry instructor. Checks are made payable to Pam King and are due at sign up. To sign up and pay
for this class in advance, please visit the front desk or call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
Tuesday, August 16
Risk Management Framework Briefing (Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, California) 7:30 a.m. As threats become increasingly sophisticated, persistent and diverse, Navy personnel, processes and systems must also increase vigilance and capability to mitigate unauthorized access, malicious attacks and denial of service. The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) will host a Risk Management Framework (RMF) briefing, explaining how RMF meets the cybersecurity challenges confronting Navy information and information systems. There is no cost for this program. Advance registration is requested. To register, please visit paxpartnership.org. Special Showings for Special Needs (Sensory Friendly Movies) (R/C Theatre Lexington Exchange, California) 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Join us at R/C Theatre Lexington Exchange in California, MD for a sensory friendly movie experience every 3rd Tuesday of the month through September at 10:00AM! The second movie is Tuesday, August 16 at 10AM (Pete’s Dragon). To accommodate guests with sensory sensitivities, lights will stay a little higher, the sound will be turned down and guests are welcome to make noise, stand up, move around and act silly! Snacks may be brought in for children with dietary restrictions and the concession stand will also be open! Tickets for special screenings will only be sold at the door and will not be available in advance. Dates, time, and movie titles are subject to change so keep an eye on our facebook page for updates! Visit thepromisecenter.org/specialshowings for more information or contact The Promise Resource Center at 301-290-0040 or email info@thepromisecenter.org with questions. 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. Southern Maryland Real Estate Investors’ Group (SOMDREIG) (Custom Kitchens - 6750 Crain Highway, La Plata) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Southern Maryland’s only REIA! Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7-9 PM @ the Custom Kitchens & Baths in La Plata. Our mission is to educate and do business with those in the community who are interested in real estate investing. We have one speaker per meeting, however we do not sell from the front of the room. No sales pitches here! Our meetings are for NETWORKING and are free of charge!
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Point Lookout State Park “Sprouts” Drop-In Program (Point Lookout State Park Nature Center – 11175 Point Lookout Road, 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! Wednesday, August 17: Eight Legs are Awesome! (Spiders are cool, not creepy.) For More Information, contact the park nature center: (301) 872-5085. 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. Wednesday Night Prayer (Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, Sotterly Rd. Hollywood) 7 p.m. This is an ecumenical event open to the public and free. This is not a service but a time of prayer come anytime between 7pm and 7:30pm. Prayer warriors will be available to pray with you or pray by yourself at our alter or in our prayer room. You may send a personal Facebook request for prayer at our Facebook page Hollywood Church of the Nazarene and we will include you in our prayer time. For more information contact Terri at 301-884-8082. Thursday, August 18 Gutbuster Cheese Steaks @ VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd, California) 5:30 p.m. 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 p.m. 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. Shakespeare in the City: The Tempest (Historic St. Mary’s City - 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City) 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. State House Lawn (park at The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary), 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686. Get swept up in love, treachery, comedy, and magic. The Tempest is presented in partnership with the Newtowne Players. Ticket prices vary, according to age. Military discount available. Reservations recommended.
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Mercy Creek The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m. Sunset Concert Festival O’Donnell Lake (10400 O’Donnell Lake Park, Waldorf)- 7 p.m. Mike Damron Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 7 to 10 p.m.
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Dylan Galvin The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 8 p.m. Radio Monkey Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Saturday, August 13
Sotterley Farmer’s Market Historic Sotterley (44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood)- 8 a.m. Jazz Fest at The Yard in North Beach The Yard (7th Street Market at North Beach)- 1 to 8:30 p.m.
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2nd Sundays Farmers Market (Double Oak Farm, 676 Double Oak Road, Prince Frederick)- 1 to 4 p.m.
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Cedar Point Ladies Golf Cedar Point Golf Course (23248 Cedar Point Rd, Patuxent River)- 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beginner Piano/Keyboard Classes Loffler Senior Activity Center (21905 Chancellors Run Rd.)- 1 p.m. Team Feud The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6:30 p.m. Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 6 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, August 17
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. Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, August 18
Night Cap The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6:30 p.m. Sunset Concert Festival O’Donnell Lake (10400 O’Donnell Lake Park, Waldorf)- 7 p.m. Calvert Toastmasters Meeting CourtHouse Square Room 205 Main Street Prince Frederick- 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Team Trivia The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 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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Overview of Social Media Computer Class
Leonardtown Library will hold Overview of Social Media on Monday, August 15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Explore a variety of social media platforms and the associated vocabulary as well as some privacy features. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-475-2846.
Teen Tech Space
Lexington Park Library will hold a Teen Tech Space on Tuesday, August 16 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.
Minecraft Mania!
Leonardtown Library will host Minecraft Mania on Wednesday, August 17. Two one-hour sessions will be held for ages 6- 9 years old, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. One session for ages 10 years and older will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Share strategies with other Minecrafters, explore new terrain, gather raw materials and create amazing structures. Registration opens 2 weeks before each program onwww.stmalib. org. Due to space restrictions, please register for only one Minecraft program per day.
Get It in Writing: How to Write the Best College Admissions Essay
Leonardtown Library will host Get It in Writing: How to Write the Best College Admissions Essay on Wednesday, August 17 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. How to write the best college admissions essay. Your admissions essay tells college admissions staff about who you are. In this session, we will talk about the best ways to craft a winning college admissions essay. This is a drop-in College Preparedness class presented by Americorp Vista. Come out and let the Digital Dirt Clean-Up Crew evaluate it and give you tips on how to improve your digital image. No registration.
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Lexington Park Library will hold Online Information Resources on Thursday, August 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Explore the Library’s online resources. Learn how to access eBooks, online magazines, and streaming movies and music for free with your library card. Plus get an overview of some new Library resources, including Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center and Lynda. com. Knowledge of internet and basic computer usage required. Adult classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
Buying and Selling Online
Lexington Park Library will hold Buying and Selling Online on Friday, August 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Trying to sell your old dining room table, or go into business selling handmade scarves? Learn which online selling venue is right for you, Craigslist, eBay, Amazon, or Etsy. Understand how to stay safe, when buying and selling online. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www. stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
To Your Credit: St. Mary’s Financial Course
Lexington Park Library will host To Your Credit, a St. Mary’s Financial Course on Saturday, August 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will understand how to read a credit report and how to build and repair their credit history. In partnership with PNC Bank and the St. Mary’s County Housing Authority. Registration required on www. stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
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Booklets for the Fall Semester of the LIFE program will be available at your local St. Mary’s County senior activity center beginning Monday, Aug. 15. Registration begins on Monday, Aug. 29. Be sure to get your booklet and plan to register early as tours fill quickly. This semester’s line-up is more exciting and interesting than ever, with tours to such places as the Pax River Test Pilot school, Washington, D.C. to tour the Supreme Court, the Air & Space Museum and the Museum of Natural History, Baltimore, the Southern MD Criminal Justice training facility, St. Mary’s City to include the Calvert family’s lead coffins, and more!
Massage Therapy
The Garvey Senior Activity Center is pleased to welcome Fae Baur, Licensed Massage Therapist. Ms. Baur is trained in Swedish, myofascial, massage for orthopedic conditions, and deep tissue. Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost for a 30 min. massage is $22.50; 60 minute massage is $45. To make an appointment, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Twined Design Basket
Thursday, August 11, 2016
The Northern Senior Activity Center will host a twined design basket class on Mondays, Aug. 15 and 22 from 1-4 p.m. Create a custom basket using a bottle or jar as the form. Begin with a wooden base and a bottle and use reeds to twine up the sides and form the design. The bottle will remain in the basket as liner and makes it a great storage option for flowers, brushes, pencils, and more. The cost of the class is $35 and includes the bottle, a variety of reeds, and instruction. This two-session class will be led by Pam King, experienced basketry instructor. Checks are made payable to Pam King and are due at sign up. To sign up and pay for this class in advance, please visit the front desk or call 301-4754002, ext. *3101.
Participate in a fun fitness class designed for those ages 50 and above at the Garvey Senior Activity Center every Friday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Aerobics movements are all low impact walking movements done to fun, upbeat music. During the toning segments of the class, participants may use hand weights, elastic bands and tubing and balls. Try your first class for free then purchase a fitness card for $30, good for 10 classes. See the receptionist prior to class for registration information. To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Open Studio Art at Loffler
Open Studio Art is being offered at Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, Aug. 12 and 26 from 10 a.m.-noon. These classes are an opportunity to either work on an independent project with oversight from our art teacher Jamie Naluai or to participate in a simple project directed by Jamie. Since Jamie volunteers her time on these days, we are able to offer this class free of charge plus a minimal supply fee ($5). For questions call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 or simply stop in on class day.
Bowling League Kick-Off Meeting
If you are planning to bowl in the 2016-2017 season for the senior mixed league sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services, please come to the Kick-off Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 12:30 p.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. We will use this time to determine the costs and to make necessary adjustments and corrections to team rules, rosters, schedule, team list, team and sub contact information, etc. If you have any questions call Shellie Graziano at 301-7375670, ext. 1655.
Pitch Card Game
Come play the popular Southern Maryland card game at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 10 a.m. – noon. To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Bowling season starts Sept. 8
The 2016-2017 season for the senior mixed league sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services will begin on Sept. 8. If you were registered and bowled last season, you will be contacted soon to confirm your continuation. For those interested in bowling in the league, here are a few particulars: the league meets at Esperanza Lanes at12:45 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. You must be 50+ years of age. The cost is approximately $14-$15 (to be determined) for 3 games, shoe rental, and use of a ball. Each team consists of 3 players. If you need a sub, you are responsible for obtaining one from the list of registered subs. You will still pay the cost of bowling that week and the sub will bowl for free. If you are interested in joining in this fun-loving, easy-going group of men and women as either a league member or a sub, call Shellie Graziano at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655.
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
DEACON JOHN GEORGE “JACK” ETZEL
DEDICATED CHRISTIAN LEADER, HUSBAND AND FATHER
Our community lost a truly wonderful gentleman and family man recently. Deacon Jack Etzel was as good an individual you would ever hope to meet. He did so much for others and always maintained a perpetual smile for everyone he met. Folks will never forget the kindness and quiet manner of this gentle person who was loved by all. I know he will be missed by so many friends and neighbors whose lives were impacted by his example and caring. He absolutely made a difference! I have wanted to tell you Jack’s story previously, but like many, I held out hope that his serious medical condition would improve to the point where we could sit and chat about his life. Sadly, it wasn’t to be and I am so sorry that I waited too long. As many of you may know, I started writing these stories because I really believe we should get to know of all the great deeds our citizens perform during their lives while they are still here with us. I never felt it was right to first learn of one’s contributions to the community upon reading their obituary or listening to their eulogy. It has always been my goal to find and report on these “unsung heroes” so that you will realize it is these people that make Southern Maryland such a wonderful place to live. However, in Jack’s case, I have decided to waive my normal requirement and tell you about my good and really special friend. Jack was 89 years old and was married to Mary Anne for 62 years. They raised a beautiful family that included six girls and three boys and eventually grew to twenty one grandchildren and nine great grandchildren! His beautiful funeral Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea church was filled with so many family and friends you could not help but realize the great love and affection everyone held for him. It was a somewhat sad, yet happy celebration of a good Christian life. Jack was born in Baltimore in March of 1927. As a youngster he attended St. Brigid’s Parochial School and later graduated from Calvert Hall College High School
there. He was drafted into the Army and served for two years. He was sent to Italy and it is said he truly enjoyed this assignment. One of his assignments involved supervising German prisoners of war. For his efforts, he was awarded the World War II Victory Medal and the Army Occupation Award with German bar. After completing his tour of duty, he returned to his home town and enrolled in an electronics technical school. Upon graduation, he commenced a long career as an electronic technician. At this stage of his life, he met a vivacious student nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Baltimore. As the story goes, Mary Anne was actually a “stand in” for her friend who was unable to accept a date with Jack. Before the evening was over, he repeated a poem from memory that actually “won over” Mary Anne’s heart from the beginning. They were married in 1954. Jack found work with the Federal Government to support his quickly growing family. He was first employed by the Department of Defense, then with the Weather Bureau and was responsible for maintaining and installing complex electronic equipment. He was also employed at the Harry Diamond Ordnance Fuse Laboratory. Finally he moved to the National Aeronautical Space Administration in Greenbelt, Maryland where he spent many years as senior electronics technician and supervisor. A strongly religious man, the Lord always played a major part in Jack’s life. The Catholic Church had always called the seminarians studying for priesthood “Deacons”; they were considered a “temporary” order of ministry until they received their permanent order [ordination] as a priest following years of intense study and reflection. The Second Vatican Council [1962-1965], under direction of his Holiness Pope John XXIII, brought great change to the Church that were both revolutionary and enlightening. It has been said that these new ideas opened up the doors to the faith and brought light into the place of worship that always had a dim, if not darkened nature. The Pope’s ideas led to a resurgence in participation of the “flock” and help create great interest in the youth within the Church. Among the positive results of this great change was the authorization and the restoration of
the “diaconate” as a permanent order of ministry. Mature, married men, 35 years of age and older were allowed to become “Deacons” if they met certain requirements and completed three years of intense study and training in the ministry of the religion. Those dedicated men were ordained as Deacons and were permitted to serve and perform many functions normally fulfilled by priests. They were given roles that included proclaiming the Gospel, preaching, and teaching in the name of the Church. They were allowed to baptize, lead the faithful in prayer, witness marriages, and conduct wake and funeral services. Additionally, they are the leaders in identifying the needs of others and causing Church resources to meet those needs. They are charged with dedicating themselves to eliminating the injustices or the inequalities that cause such needs. Moreover, it is important to know not only what a Deacon does, but who a Deacon is! Today there are more than 13,000 deacons in the United States that daily minister to others. When the change in requirements for the Permanent Diaconate were reest abl ished , Jack felt called to this vocation and following the 3 years of intense study, Jack was ordained a Deacon for the Archdiocese of Washington in 1975. He was first assigned by the Archbishop to serve the needs of the parishioners under the direction of the Pastor of Saint Elizabeth’s Parish in Rockville, Maryland. He faithfully served this community for 13 years until moving to Calvert County in1989. He was reassigned to Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish in Solomons where he served under the direc-
tion of Father Richard Gardiner and then Monsignor Mike Wilson until his passing last month. His favorite duty was visiting the sick and infirmed and bringing communion and encouragement to them. You know you may have run into Jack at Calvert Memorial, where he was a weekly fixture for years bringing the host and leading prayers with patients there. He frequented nursing homes and retirement homes such as Asbury Solomons in providing ministerial support to the sick. You could not escape his big, warm, perpetual smile he had for everyone he met! It was infectious! In the 27 years I knew this great man, I never once saw him without this big grin! Finally, his wife Mary Anne, partnered with him to coordinate the Parish’s Marriage Ministry Program for many years. Mary Anne and I worked together in the Sunday School Program and Jack often served as the Assistant Chaplain for the Knights of Columbus. He truly enjoyed providing liturgies at Mass. He
also found time to teach Baptism classes for members of the Parish. He was there for everyone and was prepared to provide any support required by the Pastor or the parishioners! Deacon Jack was as good a human being you would ever know! He is truly missed by all who knew him. “Smilin’” Jack, thank you for your devotion! Rest in Peace my good friend! 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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Something My Mother Said An update from last week: My husband has the floor jack-hammered up in the downstairs bathroom, so we are ready to have the plumber back to find the cause of the house’s stinky methane gas build up. The corner shower base has been purchased. And the new toilet seat is on and working nicely; we bought the kind where the lid closes all by itself, neat! Another purchase was a metal trash can for the kitchen (also with an automatic, slow-closing lid) so Mindy will quit tipping the trash over, or running off with items on the top when you are not paying attention to her. Next on the list is a second, and possibly third, metal, lidded trash can for the recycling upstairs, and to replace the one by the basement door – all for the same reason… Mindy. The house phone is now working again after who knows how many days it was off. Also, after visiting two different Verizon stores, it was determined that my cell phone was on what they call a “boot loop” and was unfixable. I should be receiving my new phone today and then back to the store I will go to have them transfer everything over so I don’t mess anything up. Other than that, I have crushed a slug on our front step railing with my hand on
a middle of the night Mindy trip outside. Now I know that you need to mix Comet with dish liquid to get the slime to leave your skin. Then, Mindy and I were within ten feet of nearly being tackled by a crazed buck barreling through someone’s yard while on our morning walk. Luckily it veered off to the left and kept running. And I stepped in not just one, but two Mindy-poos in the last few days. You would think with a big yard that this problem could be avoided. I guess I will start bringing a shovel to re-situate said poos to the woods. The good news is that I have not seen any more snake skins…inside that is. I had a wonderful day of wandering around with my friend Suzette to Martin’s Supply, Green Acres, and Loveville Leather and Tack Shop off of Parsons Mill Road in Loveville (more on Loveville Leather in a future column) and a delicious lunch at The Front Porch. My husband and I had a late lunch one day at the “new” Steak in a Sack in Charlotte Hall (definitely more on Steak in a Sack in a few weeks). And I met lots of wonderful people when I cashiered this weekend at the Hughesville Village Market and The Tobacco Basket Shops. Wow, I miss retail! So, how is your week so far?
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All of this naturally led me to think of things mothers’ say, mainly because every time I thought of how aggravated I am with our house right now, or how I wish we had central air, or new carpet, no swamp gas smell, and NO mosquitos outside, etc., etc.; all fairly trivial, selfish wants in the scheme of things, I would also remember my mother’s favorite saying of “There, but for the grace of God go I”. Gosh, I am lucky to have a house, since so many don’t have a roof. I’m lucky to be able to cool off with the air conditioners we have, while so many sleep or live in the hot sun all day. I am lucky to have a yard to walk and play
in, even with the mosquitos, when so many live in tight, cramped quarters. Lucky to have a cell phone at all. Heck, I am glad I am walking and moving again. This saying applies to so many incidents in life, and is important to remember even in the midst of times when everything seems to be breaking down or feeling like you don’t have enough. I think I will change that saying to “Here, with the grace of God go I”. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: wanderings of an aimless mind
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BLEACHERS by Ronald Guy Contributing Writer
Negativity Bias and a Timely Tangent Olympians from country after country, including an inspiring team of refugees, strode proudly into a cheering arena. NBA stars, well-known Olympians and anonymous athletes from all around the globe wore the same huge, infectious and uninhibited smiles. The Parade of Nations during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics last Thursday night was spectacular. The organic joy and global comradery was a welcomed tonic. If the moment grabbed you, it should have. Frankly, it should have grabbed us all. Our minds are under constant attack by real and important media bombardments of racial division, complex political struggles and worldwide terrorism. This necessary but brutal truth threatens our faith in our species, our common humanity and the humble desire we all share: to live in peace and to cultivate a world for our children that is a little more decent than the one we navigated. To keep the gale force winds of corruption, violence and evil from extinguishing our flickering hope candles, it is important to remind ourselves that the vast majority of earthlings can’t fathom belittling, disrespecting, discriminating against or terrorizing another human based on differences in gender, skin color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or any other differentiating factor. We want to live. We want to love. We just want to be. Most of us, that is, but not all of us. The minority who do not, the peddlers of darkness who purposely cultivate fear and anxiety, often dominant the headlines. The media has the responsibility to report, of course, but the human psyche and the economics of limited space and endless consumer options heavily influence the message. Hate, horrific acts and apocalyptic declarations get eyes on papers and (more importantly now) entice clicks. Shock and awe sells. That’s why weather-dependent programs lust for any and every atmospheric disturbance and name storms (and embellish the impact) with anything over a 48-hour life expectancy. This is all evidence of what the psychology community would call the negativity bias - the human tendency to remember and to be impacted more significantly by negative than positive events. Fighting this innate urge and maintaining a glass half
full outlook while disturbing events are reported from sea to shining sea and all over the world is, quite literally, a mental wrestling match. Every time the compulsive negativity is restrained after processing the horror of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Aurora, Colorado, Virginia Tech, Charleston, South Carolina, the Navy Yard and Baltimore, Maryland, there are more incomprehensible insults to our optimism. Orlando. Paris. Dallas. Nice. Baton Rouge. Turkey… So yeah, every now and then, we need something like the Olympics, the opening ceremony and the Parade of Nations to combat the negative bias and remind ourselves of decency and spirit that still exists in the world and its most sophisticated inhabitants. Obviously there’s much to criticize about these Rio Games – Zika, Russian doping issues, bacteria-filled waterways and the poor infrastructure that was slapped together just-in-time (or notquite-in-time). There is also the environmental stain left behind at past Olympic venues and the perpetual corruption of the International Olympic Committee. I get it. I’m not blind to it. Frankly, I started this piece with the intent of criticizing the choice of fellow Marylander Michael Phelps - he of two DUI arrests, a 2014 suspension from USA Swimming and documented marijuana use – as the flag bearer for the United States Olympic team. There were better choices – literally hundreds of them. Phelps, in his fifth Olympics, didn’t need the additional attention and despite his 22 Olympic medals (the most ever), he didn’t deserve to be the symbol for the United States Olympic team. His swimming talent has raised Old Glory many times; his performance out of the pool didn’t warrant him raising it ahead of the Rio Games. But then the overwhelming beauty of the Parade of Nations – thousands of athletes from around the world celebrating their countries, themselves and global athletic competition – overwhelmed my negativity bias of Phelps, hijacked this article sent it in a far more important direction. I’m thankful for the tangent. Now there’s something I never said in geometry class. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
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A Journey Through
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George S. King and Family, Part I George S. King was born in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., on June 15, 1824. On October 30, 1847 George married Maria L. Abell, daughter of Bennet Abell (17931828) and Elizabeth Attaway Greenwell (1794-1860). The couple had two children who died in infancy (Charles, 1849-1851 and Susan, 1852-1854) and a son, Bennet Benjamin King, born in 1851. Maria died March 2, 1854 at the age of 37. She and her infant children are buried in the Old St. Aloysius Cemetery. In 1855 George was elected as St. Mary’s County’s second State’s Attorney. He had actually held the job since 1852 when James W. Miltimore (our first State’s Attorney, elected in November 1851) resigned. “James W. Miltimore, Esq., having resigned the post of State’s attorney for St. Mary’s County, Md., to which he was elected last fall, Judge Crain has appointed George S. King, Esq., to the vacancy.” (Baltimore Sun, August 9, 1852). In 1856 George married Josephine Campbell in Baltimore. They had a son who died here in infancy (Bernard Campbell King, 1857-1858). George and family moved to Lee County, Illinois about 1859 where they lived for a few years before moving permanently to Labette County, Kansas where George died in 1901. Two more children were born in Illinois— George F. King and Virginia Campbell King. “George S. King, editor of The Labette County Democrat, is a native of Maryland. In 1859, while yet a young man he emigrat-
ed to Illinois, but subsequently removed to Kansas. He is a lawyer by profession, and for several years was one of the editors of the Quincy Herald, a paper published at Quincy, Ill. He also served some time as Secretary of the Quincy, Missouri & Pacific Railroad Company. During his residence in Maryland he was elected to the office of County Attorney, which he resigned to emigrate to Illinois, and on November 7, 1882 was elected County Attorney for Labette County, Kan., on the Democratic ticket, although the county was Republican by a large majority, a result which speaks highly, both as to his personal standing and his hold upon the public confidence.” “Entered into rest, Friday, February 8, 1901 at his home in Oswego, Kansas, Judge George S. King formerly of Georgetown, D. C., in his 78th year. Judge King was a lawyer of marked ability and for some years state’s attorney of St. Mary’s County, Md. and part owner of the Beacon at Leonardtown until his removal to the west where he was quite successful in his profession holding many positions of trust and honor.” (Beacon, March 28, 1901). George S. King had three children who lived to adulthood. They were: Bennet Benjamin King returned to St. Mary’s County in 1877 and married his first cousin, Mary Henrietta Wise (born 1847, daughter of Charles Lewis Wise and Susanna Abell). They made their home in Missouri where Mary died in 1908. Bennet, a railroad agent, was living in Clay County, Missouri as late as 1930. To be continued.
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