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Sprint 911 Call Service Reestablished By Guy Leonard Staff Writer For about four hours Tuesday afternoon all the 911 emergency calls made on Sprint communications lines in St. Mary’s County were met with a busy signal, the county’s director of information technology and emergency management said. The system malfunction caused similar problems throughout Maryland, Delaware and even the District, Bob Kelly told The County Times, but the county is still trying to ascertain the impacts to emergency service responses here. “We don’t have that information right now,” Kelly said. “Sprint doesn’t have that large of a share of the market down here. “There was a period of time in the afternoon [Tuesday] when people who were dialing 911 on a Sprint phone were getting a busy signal.”

Kelly said that the county was first informed at about 2p.m. and took until about 6:30 p.m. for the emergency calls to be rerouted into the Maryland State Police barrack in Leonardtown. The problem was finally rectified by about half past midnight Wednesday, Kelly said, adding that the problem had been narrowed down to a fire in a manhole in the District as the initial cause. Kelly said there were still alternate telephone numbers that residents could call in the event of an emergency but it was not clear yet how many had to use those alternate numbers or if they were aware of their availability. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Owners of South County Deli Want To Expand By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

For years the St. James Deli has been a way station for residents and tourists alike to South County and the owners say that now is the time for the historic building to expand. Recently the owners, David and Sherry Thompson, had to close down part of the building, what used to be a popular pub, due to a lack of business. But now that business is improving, they want to go back into that portion of the building to expand their food service business short of being an actual restaurant. “We have outgrown our footprint,” David Thompson said. “We’ve had to turn business away.” Aside from moving back into disused space, the owners want to make a 1,700-square foot expansion of the building to increase its storage and refrigeration space. “We won’t have a bar but we are applying for an on-site liquor consumption license,” he said.

Currently St. James Deli only has an offsite sales license. “We’re essentially doubling our size,” David Thompson said. The business is set for an initial meeting with county planning staff, the technical evaluation committee, Sept. 15. Because of its inclusion on an inventory of historical buildings in the county it may be subject to some conditions for approval of the expansion, said Bob Bowles, a senior county planner. “They’re not tearing it down, so that’s good,” Bowles said. “Any building 50 years or older goes on the inventory.” The expansion of the store will be part of an overall renovation of the establishment which will completely change its appearance, David Thompson said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Owings Man Given 25 Years For Stabbing Mother By Dandan Zou Staff Writer

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Owings resident Darrell Lee Adams was given 25 years of incarceration after being indicted for stabbing his 58-year-old mother Faye Adams while on probation. He was sentenced to 25 years with 10 years suspended for the first-degree assault. Circuit Court Judge Mark Chandlee also gave Adams the full 10 years of backup time for violating his probation. Adams had 10 years of backup time for robbing a BB&T bank in Dunkirk in the March of 2010. He robbed $712 from a bank teller, according to the police. The

now 39-year-old was on probation for the robbery and lived with his 77-yearold maternal grandmother Doris Jones on Solomons Island Rd. in Owings. In the evening of May 17, 2015, the police responded to a call from Adams’ family requesting assistance to control him. When the police arrived, Adams were “argumentative and difficult to deal with” while his parents, Faye and Glenwood Adams, his grandmother Jones and his uncle Dean Jones were trying to mediate him, according to the charging document. At the time, Adams seemed to pose “no threat to himself or other family members,” and the police left. About an hour and a half later, Adams’ grandmother Jones called 911 and reported that he had stabbed his mother with a knife and was fighting with other family members. The police arrived to find Faye Adams bleeding from her abdomen and arms while Adams’ father and uncle were on top

of him holding him down, the charging document said. They had taken the threeinch-long folding knife away from Adams, but he kept fighting them. Police investigator said Faye Adams had five to seven lacerations and had “lost a significant amount of blood.” She was transported to Prince George’s County Hospital. Adams was handcuffed and relocated outside of the residency, and he appeared “belligerent, talkative, argumentative and unapologetic,” the investigator wrote in the charging document. According to family statements, after the police left, the family continued to try to calm Adams down so he could keep staying with his grandmother. Adams became infuriated when his mother said he needed to keep taking his medication and suggested he check himself into a hospital for treatment. Adams pulled the knife out of his sock or pant pocket and used it to threaten each family member gathered at the dinning room. He flashed and waved the knife “in a menacing manner” and charged at each family member. The charging document said most of his anger was directed towards his mother, and

he kept lunging into her. His father and uncle even threw chairs at him in hopes to prevent him from stabbing his mother. Eventually he grabbed her; they both fell to the floor near the bathroom and he repeatedly stabbed her in the torso until his father and uncle subdued him and got the knife out of his hand. While fighting to get free, he bit his uncle on the arm. Adams was treated for his hand wounds at the Calvert Memorial Hospital before being transported to Calvert County Detention Center. The police said that Faye Adams’ injuries were serious but not lifethreatening. When Faye Adams was interviewed by the investigator at the hospital, “she had bandages on her stomach/abdomen, left arm and right breast.” She said she believed that “he would have probably killed her” if her husband and brother had not been there when Adams attacked her. Adams was indicted on several counts of first-degree assault, second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and possessing a dangerous weapon with intent to injure.

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Defense Attorney Cites Treatment for Depression 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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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A woman who has been charged with dousing herself with gasoline and threatening to set herself on fire and trying to kill her own family earlier this year wants permission from a county Circuit Court judge to live with an aunt in Clinton. Danielle Lynette Miranda, of Bushwood, has been living with her mother since she was released from incarceration under pre-trial release, according to Circuit Court documents, but a domestic incident at the Accokeek residence where she has been living has caused her to want to leave. She was originally held on a slew of charges stemming from an April 19 incident in which she allegedly threatened to set herself on fire and kill six other people in her home, including her children and grandmother. Miranda went missing for several days after the incident but was found May 6 and formally charged with six counts of attempted murder as well as attempted arson. At that time she was told not to have any contact with her family or alleged victims

in the case at the Bushwood residence but on May 19 she was observed having contact with them at their home by a Child Protective Service investigator checking on the welfare of the children, according to court documents. The ensueing report sparked a court fight to revoke her bond; her defense attorney claimed however that she was not trying to hide her contact with her family and that she had only gone back to retrieve personal items so she could live elsewhere. She also remains under the care of a physician for depression, according to defense documents. Despite the questions over allegations that she violated the terms of her pre-trial release, prosecutors currently handling the case have stated in writing that they do not oppose her request for another residence. Miranda, 31, is set to go to trial in October. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Alleged Embezzler Set For Trial By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A woman accused of surreptitiously stealing tens of thousands of dollars from her employer last year is set to go to trial the end of August on a single theft charge. Emma Clark, 29, who holds addresses in both Lexington Park and Lusby in Calvert County, has been charged with using automated teller machine (ATM) transactions to steal money from the owners of Cook’s Liquor and convenience store in Park Hall over a period of about six months from July to December of 2015. According to charging documents filed against Clark by Det. David Alexander of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Clark was found out by her own employers at the store when they noticed large discrepencies in the business’ cash flow. The owners, Wayne and David Cook, undertook their own audit and narrowed down the missing money to the activities allegedly perpetrated by Clark, according to charging documents. When they confronted her, court papers stated, she immediately acknowledged what she had done and vowed to repay the money.

The owners even had Clark sign a prepared statement admitting to the theft scheme, stating that she devised “a method of zeroing out the cash in the machine by making a false entry and then taking the cash,” court papers stated. Clark would “then put new money into the machine and a produce a transaction statement validating the deposit, thereby disguising my theft,” court papers said of the statement she signed for her employers. The entire amount of money Clark is alleged to have stolen is $53,040, court papers stated and Clark apparently removed the money in large monthly installments. Court papers stated Clark stole $6,720 starting last July, $5,480 in August, $3,960 in September, $16,060 in October, $14,300 in November and $6,520 in December. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Science and Math Aren’t Just for Boys College Hosts ‘Engineer Like a Girl’ for Second Year

What can be done to get more young women to consider careers in the engineering field? Shadei Jones has come up with one idea. For starters, she believes there needs to be more programs available to middle and high school students to make them aware of and familiarize them with the occupations that are available in the field. Jones, the College of Southern Maryland’s pre-engineering coordinator, for a second year brought together some very

bright and motivated young women to introduce them to a wide range of engineering disciplines. “Engineer Like a Girl,” a weeklong day camp at CSM’s Leonardtown Campus, aimed to show the girls who attended the types of jobs what engineers do and to observe some engineers at work. The camp’s activities also were designed to stomp out negative stereotypes commonly associated with women’s aptitude to pursue careers in fields related to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). “Women have the talent and the ability. It’s time to send a message that science and math aren’t just for boys,” Jones said. One of the girls attending the camp agreed. “It is important for our society to have women engineers because this field is currently lacking women’s intelligence, creativity and values in solving today’s problems,” said Elizabeth Trossbach, who is entering the ninth grade at St. Mary’s Ryken High School. “By encouraging more women toward engineering careers, our country will become much stronger by doubling the numPictured: Bottom row, front left, Gabrielle Moore, Jamie DeWaters, ber of technical people workVictoria De Jesus, Isabella Corradi, Elizabeth Trossbach and Riley Hines. Standing, left to right, Sierra Fowler, Ma’Lani Wilson, ing to make a better world.” Antoinette Jackson of Heart of Appreciation, CSM’s PreWomen make up close to Engineering Coordinator Shadei Jones and Keiana Gray. 20 percent of the engineers

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nationwide. According to the National Science Foundation, only 7.9 percent of mechanical engineers are women and 10.7 percent of electrical or computer hardware engineers are women. “Those low statistics are exactly why we have this program and why our program is so important,” said Jones, who has a degree in manufacturing engineering. “There is a shortage of female engineers so hopefully this will help get some exposure to young ladies so they will consider engineering as a career choice.” The nine girls who attended this year’s camp participated in workshops and handson activities such as making a robotic arm and building a cellphone detector. Each camper also kept a journal and shared their thoughts at the end of each day’s activities. The camp attendees heard from civil engineer Jacqueline Bowman; Jehnae Linkins, a biomedical engineering doctorate candidate at the University of Delaware; motivational speaker Antoinette Jackson of Heart of Appreciation; and Patuxent River Naval Air Station engineer Bobbie Diedrich. Jehnell Linkins, a CSM career and academic adviser, talked about planning for college and engineering careers and majors. Dr. David John Barrett, director of engineering education and research partnerships at Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), talked to the girls about the Southern Maryland Pathways Program in Engineering, a partnership between CSM, the University of Maryland (UMD) A. James Clark School of Engineering, the U.S. Navy and the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. Upon completing the engineering curriculum at CSM, students may transfer with junior status to earn a mechanical engineering degree at UMD. Students also have the opportunity to do an internship with NAWCAD, a division of the Naval Air Systems Command at Pax River, with a possible employment opportunity after they successfully graduate and complete all of the Pathway program requirements. A daylong visit to Pax River NAS was included in the camp’s program. Jones said the field trip to the naval base was one of the highlights of the camp because the girls got to observe the engineers at work. “They got to do some hands-on projects and see some really cool things,” she said.

But best of all, they saw Diedrich, a former CSM student who had gone through the Pathways program, conduct a demonstration in one of the engineering labs on base, Jones said. “The camp is so rewarding, especially seeing the girls get interested and excited about the projects, to see the ‘light go on,’” Jones said. “They enjoy being around other girls who are interested in the same things they are. Sometimes in school they might be one of two or three girls in their classes or Advanced Placement courses. I like giving these young ladies the opportunity to do something during the summer with other students who are like them.” Jamie DeWaters will be a junior at Patuxent High School. She said the reason she attended the engineering camp was because she wanted to be around people her age who share her love for math and engineering. “I also think the camp will expand my knowledge of various STEM careers and help me figure out what I want to do. … Math is just fun to me. It’s something I enjoy, and I’m pretty good at it, too,” DeWaters said. The camp allows the girls to experience what they like to do. “They are good at math, or they’re good at building, or they like working with computers. It’s engineering, it’s not a dirty word,” Jones said. “It’s really about the exposure they get to what the engineering field is all about.” Ma’Lani Wilson, who will be a senior at Thomas Stone High School, said she wanted to attend the camp because she enjoys math and science. She said she has been thinking about majoring in computer science for a while. “And then I have been hearing a lot about engineering. I think it’s a field that I would enjoy and want to learn more about it,” Wilson said. “There are a number of reasons why it’s important to have women engineers. One reason is women’s thoughts are needed to be included in decision making and not just men. Another reason is that it seems that men are the majority in this field, and women need to join to make a difference.” The camp, which the students attend at no charge, is sponsored by the CSM Foundation and Southern Maryland Chain Chapter

Dr. David John Barrett of the Southern Maryland Pathways Program in Engineering. Clockwise from Barrett, right, are Elizabeth Trossbach, Isabella Corradi, Victoria De Jesus, Gabrielle Moore, Keiana Gray, Jamie DeWaters, Ma’Lani Wilson, Sierra Fowler and Riley Hines.

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Sheriff’s Office Warns of Common Back-to-School Traffic Violations and Provides Safety Tips

St. Mary’s County’s 2016-2017 school year officially begins Wednesday, August 24. Right now, parents and students are meandering through store aisles checking off school supplies, navigating through endless racks of school clothes, and picking out new backpacks. While parents and students prepare to head back to school – the community should, too. The St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office urges residents to make themselves aware of school zones and speed limits throughout St. Mary’s County before the first day of school. The influx of school buses and parents transporting their kids to school increases the opportunity for traffic accidents, especially during the first week of school. Sheriff’s Office deputies will be on heightened alert for residents speeding and passing school buses. In Maryland, fines are doubled for speeding in a school zone or designated school crossing. The law also states that it is illegal to pass a school bus when it displays a stop signal. Failure to stop for a school bus will result in three points on a license. Drivers should follow these safety tips to avoid a fine or points on their license: •A llow for extra time traveling, and be patient as bus drivers pick up and drop off students. •O bey the speed limits and be aware of the reduced limits in the school zones. •D o not pass school buses when flashing lights are activated and/or crossing arm is deployed.

• Watch for students walking on, standing near, and crossing roadways. • Avoid electronic distractions (cell phone, radio, etc.) Safety reminders for students and parents: • When waiting for the bus, stay away from traffic and avoid roughhousing or other behavior that can lead to carelessness. Do not play or stray in the roadway. • Line up away from the street or road as the school bus approaches. • Wait until the bus has stopped and the door opens before stepping onto the roadway. • Use the hand rail when stepping onto the bus. • If you have to cross the street in front of the bus, walk at least ten feet ahead of the bus along the side of the road. Keep going until you can see the driver when you turn around. • Make sure the bus driver can see you. • Wait for a signal from the driver before beginning to cross the street. • When the driver signals, walk across the road, keeping an eye out for sudden traffic changes. • Do not cross the center line of the road until the driver has signaled that it is safe for you to begin walking. • Stay away from rear wheels of the bus at all times. • Talk quietly and remain in your seat while riding the bus. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office

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By Doug Watson Contributing Writer Shinnston West Virginia's Josh Richards has literally "kept his foot on the gas pedal" as he collected his 15th Craftsman World of Outlaws Late Model series feature win in the "Gunters Honey 50" last Friday night at Potomac Speedway. Richards $10,000 score was his second A-Main triumph in as many nights as he won the tour's eastern swing opener at Delaware International Speedway on Thursday night aboard his Potent Rocket XR-1 no.1. The re draw placed Chub Frank and Brandon Overton on the front row for the start with Frank darting into the race lead as the field went hard into turn one. Frank would pace the field for 16 laps until Jason Covert overhauled Frank to snare the lead on lap 17. Covert lead until the 24th circuit when a hard charging Shane Clanton came hard to become the third different leader. Clanton's lead would be short lived as fourth starting Josh Richards found the outside of the speedway to his liking to become the fourth,and final, leader of the event on lap 27. Richards would then pace the remaining laps to secure his history making 73rd career WoO feature win, surpassing three-time WoO champion Darrell Lanigan for tops among the alltime win chart. "Wow, this is a big night for our team." Richards stated in victory lane. "Everybody on this team works really hard to get us here and it's great to be able to keep winning like we have, I just hope we can keep this going." It was mid way through the event before Richards felt like he had a car capable of winning. "Our car was way to free at the start." Richards stated. "It finally came around after half way and we were able to get the lead from Shane (Clanton), but I knew it wouldn't be easy to win because there are so many good race cars here tonight." Early leader Jason Covert rallied for second at the finish with defending series champion Shane Clanton, Brandon Overton and former series champion Rick Eckert rounding out the top-five. Josh Richards set fast time in time trials over the 39 car field with a one lap time of 14.595.Ten lap heat race wins went to Eric

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Nine From Calvert, St. Mary’s Vying for O’Donnell’s Post By Guy Leonard and Dandan Zou Staff Writer A total of nine candidates from Calvert and St. Mary’s County are seeking to fill the 29C state delegate vacancy left by longtime GOP Del. Tony O’Donnell. O’Donnell was appointed by Gov. Lary Hogan to serve on the Public Service Commission early this summer. Both Calvert and St. Mary’s Republican Central Committee will be interviewing candidates next week with a decision to follow soon after. Hogan will ultimately choose a replacement for O’Donnell. Calvert Candidates Former three-term Calvert County Commissioner Gerald Clark said one of the important issues for him is the right under the second amendment to bear arms. He also said it’s important that “we don’t tax our citizens out of the state.” Born and raised in Maryland, Clark said he is tired of people that he has grown up with are leaving the state “because of the amount of taxes they have to pay.” “I’m tired of seeing small businesses being replaced by big, multi-corporations because they’ve been over-regulated and taxed,” Clark said.

If selected, Clark said he would keep supporting Gov. Hogan, “keep conservative base and keep things continuously grow” in the two counties in June at a Calvert County Republican Central Committee meeting. Clark served as Calvert County Commissioner from 2002 to 2014. He is also a local business owner for about four decades and owns the liquor store Port of Call Wine and Spirits in Solomons. Theodore LeBlanc is a local lawyer and a judge of Orphan’s Court for Calvert County. Being a lawyer for about two decades, LeBlanc said a big part of his job is to listen. He said he would transfer those skills of listening to people to representing and advocating for citizens in both counties in Annapolis. “A lot of what delegates do is to propose and craft new laws. As a lawyer, I know how important it is to read into the words of the statute,” LeBlanc said. He added that he would be diligent in proposing and crafting legislations with the understanding of how that would affect people.

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LeBlanc’s top issues are “supporting Gov. Hogan and his effort in changing Maryland,” making sure that both counties “get our fair share of the tax dollars,” promoting Naval Air Station at Patuxent River and protecting the Bay and the waterways in the region. Radar scientist Donald Statter said he worked with O’Donnell on environmental issues such as oyster aquaculture, and he was part of O’Donnell’s campaign staff since 1994. Statter moved to Calvert in 1988 from Baltimore. He said he was attracted to Calvert because his paternal grandfather used to take him fishing when he was about 10 back in the 1960’s. “We would hire a boat out of Solomons, and we’d catch fish all day long,” Statter said. “I had a blast.” The top three issues Statter want to focus on are the Chesapeake Bay Recovery based on Oyster Aquaculture, protecting drinking water supply and energy & transportation policies in Southern Maryland. Lusby resident Lawrence Reagan is the last candidate from Calvert County to

throw his hat in the ring. Reagan said he saw a Facebook post of the vacancy announcement and decided to run in August. Reagan majored in political science and graduated from Salisbury University in May. Growing up in Lusby, Reagan said many people have helped him establish himself. And part of the reason he decided to run was to give back to the community. As the youngest candidate, the 22-year-old emphasized that he would have fresh viewpoints and perspectives on issues. If picked, Reagan would like to focus his attention on education, affordable housing and supporting Dominion Cove Point LNG (liquefied natural gas). St Mary’s Candidates Of the five candidates seeking O’Donnell’s House of Delegates seat, two have experience serving in public office, specifically serving on the St. Mary’s County Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Todd Morgan is currently in his second term on the board, while Barbara Thompson, of Hollywood, has also served on the board.

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Greg Sauter, a former combat helicopter pilot with service in Iraq, is currently heading up the county’s Republican Club. He works as an engineer at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Jacinta Bottoms-Spencer, a community activist, has sought to fill a vacant school board seat in the past and is now seeking higher office after recently joining the Republican Party. William Raddatz is a senior detective with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office with 20 years in law enforcement. Morgan said he was keen to continue the work of diversifying the county’s and region’s economies, and said he had strong knowledge of both the defense industry in St. Mary’s and the energy economy in Calvert. “Both counties have a lot of economic issues and they’re tied together,” Morgan said. “Whoever has that seat needs to be educated on both economic engines. “I am that candidate.” He also wanted to continue support for the unmanned systems research facility to be built at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center and continue to prepare the region for any base realignment and closure actions in Congress. Thompson said her experience as a county commissioner would serve her well in the post of state delegate and that she had the connections in Annapolis to get to work quickly. “There’s no question having been an elected official… is an important plus,” Thompson said. “I’m in a position to devote all my time to the position.” Thompson said she was “pragmatic” in how she dealt with issues rather than along purely ideological lines and wanted to closely examine any environmental or agricultural regulations that affect Southern Maryland. “Less regulations and a more streamlined process” are preferable to more rules, she said. Sauter said he got into politics about two years ago but worked hard at the grassroots level to get the current District 29 delegation elected. “I want to keep those relationships going and that momentum going,” Sauter said. “Most of my issues are business oriented.” He wants to focus on reducing taxes, he said, including taxes on manufacturing and personal property held by businesses. A staunch advocate of Second Amend-

ment rights, he wanted to eventually see the state’s assault weapon ban of 2013 repealed. Raddatz said he wanted to help ensure police reform was done right in Maryland and said recent legislation passed in the wake of the Freddie Gray death in Baltimore was “an empty shell of a bill.” He was also concerned that there were not enough facilities statewide to house and treat the mentally ill; he wanted to try to find funding for more treatment beds, not less. “People are left out on the street,” he said, only to be “warehoused in jails” if they ran afoul of the law. He also wanted to continue the trend of reducing taxes and fees on Marylanders, Raddatz said. Off all the candidates from either county, said Todd Eberly, professor of political science at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Morgan was likely the most qualified, noting that any candidate with public service experience had an edge on qualifications. One of Morgan’s main advantages was his positioning for long-term political advancement and electability, Eberly said. “They’ll be looking for someone to set up for reelection in 2018,” Eberly said. “Todd Morgan is the strongest name on the list. “He has the best chance of moving forward.” Morgan won his second term without opposition from anyone in either the Republican or Democratic parties. The Calvert Republican Central Committee will hold their interviews Aug. 23, while the St. Mary’s group will interview all candidates who pass the vetting process Aug. 24 at the Potomac Building in Leonard-

town starting at 5:30 p.m. Calvert Republican leaders are expected to make their decision Aug. 25, while St. Mary’s Republican leaders are expected to make a public decision Aug. 27, officials said. Candidate interview will be held on August 23 at the Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Public comments can be submitted through August 20 via email (ld29c@yahoo.com) and mail (The Calvert County Republican Central Committee, 424 Solomons Island Rd., Prince Frederick.) For more information, contact Calvert County Republican Central Committee at e-mail ld29c@ yahoo.com or Ella Ennis at 410-586-2975 or at eee437@ comcast.net. St. Mary’s County Republican Central Committee is also accepting public comments regarding the

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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 guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

Eric Stuart Risbon

Eric Stuart Risbon passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, 2016, he was 34 years old. He was born in Horsham, Pennsylvania on August 22, 1981, to Thomas and Cathy Risbon.  Eric graduated from Leonardtown High School and attended the College of Southern Maryland. He was employed as a Welder/machinist for several defense contractors and small businesses.  Eric loved skateboarding from an early age, music, especially punk rock and soul, playing guitar, working with his hands restoring old automobiles, golf, fishing, and spending time in Delaware at the family beach house. He enjoyed playing and watching all sports and especially loved

the Philadelphia Eagles. He always had a smile and unique sense of humor. He was very charismatic and left an impression on anyone he met.  Surviving are Eric’s mother, Catherine Risbon, grandmother, Nancy Toler, brothers, Ian (Becca) and Ryan. He is also survived by his children, Eileen, Jameson and Eric Jr. He also leaves behind an extended family of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, and many close and loving friends. Eric was predeceased by Thomas Risbon, his father, Peter Toler, his grandfather, and John Toler, his uncle.  Eric’s family will receive friends and extended family for his Life Celebration Service on Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 3:00 to 5PM at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a fund for his children C/O Cedar Point Federal Credit Union, more details will be available at his celebration of life service.  Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

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In Remembrance Martin P. Harris

Friday, August 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to MSGR Martin Harris Scholarship Fund, c/o St. John’s Catholic Church, 43900 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD. Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Donald Tavner Moore Reverend Monsignor Martin P. Harris passed away on August 6, 2016. He was 92 years old and living in independent retirement in California, MD. Monsignor Harris was born on October 18, 1923 in Little Falls, New York. During World War II he served in the Army Air Corps. He then attended Siena College, Albany, New York before his studies at Christ the King Seminary at St. Bonaventure’s University in Olean, New York. He was ordained on June 4, 1955 at St. Matthew’s Cathedral. His first assignment as Parochial Vicar was at Holy Redeemer Parish, College Park and in 1963 he was assigned as Parochial Vicar to Saint Anthony Parish, Washington, DC. He was named Pastor of St. John Parish, Hollywood, Maryland in 1970, from where he retired in 2004. Monsignor Harris was named a Monsignor by Pope John Paul II in 1991. He also served as chaplain of the Knights of Columbus St. John Francis Regis, S. J., Council. The Vigil will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2016, 3-7 p.m. with a Vigil Mass at 7:30 p.m. at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD. Donald Cardinal Wurel, Archbishop of Washington, will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial on

Donald Tavner Moore, 91 of Coltons Point, MD passed away an August 6, 2016 in Coltons Point, MD. Born on May 9, 1925 in Alexandria, VA he was the son of the late Samuel T. Moore and Edna Marie Harmon Moore. Donald was the loving husband of the late Dorothy Allen Rosenberger Moore whom he married on February 9, 1943 and who preceded him in death on July 18, 1988. He is survived by is his children: James S. Moore of Chaptico, MD, Dr. Timothy Moore of Brisbane, Australia, Patrick Moore of Woodbridge, MD., and Susan C. Mesa of Johannesburg, South Africa; five grandchildren and sister Kathryn Fay of CT. He is preceded in death by his siblings: Adrienne Simpson, Margaret Bresnahan, Mary Gregory, Harmon Moore, Carolyn Moore and Dorothy Binns. Donald was a resident of St. Mary’s County for 54 years. He work as a supervisor for C & P Telephone Company for 40 years retiring in 1984. Donald served in the United States Marine Corps and was a WWII veteran. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD with Father George Wilkinson officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery Helen, MD.

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Solomons Plein Air Festival

Mobile Veteran Center to Visit Capturing Southern Maryland Scenes CSM Campuses in September Veterans in Southern Maryland who are making the transition from military to civilian life can always use a little help. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs knows that life is not always easy after a deployment. That is why the department wants to provide assistance and make it as convenient as possible for veterans and their families to access a broad range of counseling, outreach and referral services. The VA provides mobile vet centers that bring those services to the vets in their communities. Like community-based vet centers, the mobile centers focus on services that help veterans adjust to life outside of military service. “I would encourage local veterans who need help to take advantage of the mobile center’s visit,” said Robert T. Henry, the College of Southern Maryland’s veterans affairs coordinator and a U.S. Navy retiree. “At a recent roundtable discussion at the college on veteran issues some of the vets in attendance expressed some dissatisfaction with services they had received by phone and the time spent on hold, hours in some cases. However, one veteran described how different the experience was when he met with someone face- to-face.” The mobile vet center will make two stops in Southern Maryland in September to provide readjustment counseling and information resources to veterans in the region.

The first stop will be at the CSM La Plata Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 13. Another stop will be at the CSM Leonardtown Campus at 22950 Hollywood Road in Leonardtown from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14. The mobile vet center will not stop at the Prince Frederick Campus, but a VA center outreach coordinator will be on the campus at 115 J.W. Williams Road in Prince Frederick from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 29 in the Flagship Building A, Room 101F. The mobile vet centers are set up to guide veterans and their families through many of the major adjustments in their lifestyle that often occur after a veteran returns from combat. Services for a veteran might include individual and group counseling in areas such as post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol and drug assessment, and suicide prevention referrals. All counseling services are provided free of charge and are strictly confidential. Vet centers served 219,509 veterans, service members and military families in fiscal 2015 and provided 1,663,011 no-cost visits for readjustment counseling, military sexual trauma counseling and bereavement counseling services, according to the VA. The VA estimates there are 422,282 veterans living in Maryland; nearly 42,000 of them reside in the tri-county area. From The College of Southern Maryland

Lions Clubs Sponsor Peace Poster Art Contest The Lions Clubs with the community partner of the St. Mary’s County Arts Council are sponsoring the annual International Peace Poster Contest. This art contest for kids encourages young people to express their visions of peace. For more than 25 years, millions of children from nearly 100 countries have participated in the contest. The theme of the 2016-17 Peace Poster Contest is “A Celebration of Peace.” The contest is open to students who will be ages 11, 12 or 13 on November 15, 2016. Contes-

tants are asked to create a poster that visually communicates the contest theme, “A Celebration of Peace.” One winner will be selected from each school in St. Mary’s County, including one winner from the home-school community. Each winner will go to the District contest and win $25. The International winner receives $5,000 and a trip for 2 to the International Presentation! The deadline for entries is October 28 at 4 pm.

Water Restrictions for Grandview Haven and Villages at Leonardtown Effective August 16, 2016, Level I water restrictions are being imposed by the St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) for Grandview Haven and Villages at Leonardtown public water systems. These restrictions are being imposed as a result of recent drastic increases in water usage in these communities. These restrictions will continue until the monthly water usage for these communities reduces to the limits set by the Commission’s Water Appropriations Permits, which are issued by

the Maryland Department of the Environment. Level I water restrictions include limiting the hours of outdoor irrigation and limiting the use of water for outdoor cleaning. MetCom is requesting the assistance of all residents in conserving this precious resource. Violation of these restrictions is a misdemeanor, punishable by fine or termination of water service.

With inspiration from the land and sea, visiting artists from across the nation will capture Southern Maryland scenes on canvas during this fall’s Solomons Plein Air Festival in Solomons, Md. presented by Avian. A portion of the proceeds from the event will support the College of Southern Maryland Foundation’s Dennis Lake Smith Art Scholarship. The festival will feature 31 artists, selected from a national field of 100 artist applicants, who will be painting throughout Solomons beginning Sept. 12. During the “Sunset Quick Draw” from 6-8 p.m. Sept. 14 along the Solomons Riverwalk, artists will have two hours to complete a canvas followed by judging, award and sale of the completed pieces at 8 p.m. at the Southern Maryland Sailing Association in Solo-

mons. The Quick Draw is open to any artist in the community, and registration is $25. Community members may also join plein air artists from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 17 to “Paint the Town for A Cause” benefiting CSM and five other charities chosen by the Solomons Plein Air Festival committee. The Riverwalk will feature antique and exotic cars for artists to include in their artwork. Anyone participating will have opportunity to sell their painting, with 40 percent of the sales to benefit Patuxent Animal Welfare Society, Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Center, Sophia’s Oasis for Equines, HeartFELT, the Dennis Lake Smith Memorial Art Scholarship at CSM and the Solomons Business Association’s 4th of July fireworks. As in previous years, CSM art students are anticipated to participate in the “Paint the Town for A Cause.” The festival culminates with an “Affaire of the Arts,” open to the public and hosted by carmen’s gallery, catered by Kingfishers and held at the Holiday Inn Solomons from 6 to 9 p.m., Sept. 17. All of the competition artists will be in attendance with the opportunity for people to meet the artists and purchase their original artwork produced during the festival. The term “plein air” comes from the French term “en plein air” which translates as “in the open air.” Well-known artists, including Claude Monet and Pierre-August Renoir, created some of their best and most famous works in this style.

Among last year’s participants in the festival was then-6-year-old Elsa Johannesen capturing one of the antique cars as part of her canvas.

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Voting starts on August 31. Vote for your 3 favorite works of art and drop off your ballot to any participating business. Voting ends at 8pm September 2 at the Leonardtown Arts Center.

The first 100 people who cast their vote at the Leonardtown Art Center on First Friday receives a free gift!

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Art Walk in businesses throughout Leonardtown Artistic Demos, Displays, and Exhibits all around Town Plein Air “Paint Out” Painting Event

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Thursday, August 18, 2016

Local Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday By Miranda McLain Contributing Writer

Ann Gloria Brunicardi celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by dozens of loved ones at Victory Woods, a senior apartment facility in Lexington Park. The Surprise Two weeks before the scheduled birthday party, Brunicardi was admitted into the hospital for internal bleeding. A few weeks prior, she had fallen and received Asprin from her doctor for the pain, which caused her ulcer to bleed. She had not left the hospital since being admitted, but fellow residents at Victory Woods were confident Brunicardi would make it back in time to celebrate her birthday. As resident Brenda Holan said, Brunicardi promised that she would be back for her party. Sure enough, on August 9th, Brunicardi arrived at Victory Woods right on time. However, she was under the impression that the party was cancelled because of her hospitalization. Marie Brunicardi, Ann’s daughter-in-law, was responsible for bringing her to the surprise party. “[Ann] thought it was cancelled. She thought she was only getting her mail,” her daughter-in-law said. “I gave her a haircut before she came, though.” Once she arrived, Brunicardi said she was “doing well, feeling good. The only person I know to be 100 is me.” When a fellow resident asked how she liked the surprise, Brunicardi said, “I am a bit overwhelmed, but I love being here. And,” she

added, “the doctor said I can eat anything I want.” Her Life Ann Brunicardi was born Marianne Barone in New Jersey on August 9, 1916. Both of her parents moved from Italy to the United States. They met and married in the United States. Brunicardi had four siblings – three sisters and one brother. Her husband, Austin Brunicardi, came to the United States from Ireland with his parents when he was an infant. He passed away when she was 63, and since then she has taken care of herself. In school, there were two girls named Marianne in her class. Her teacher decided to call one of the girls Mary and one Ann, and Brunicardi has been called Ann ever since. Brunicardi retired from being a private secretary at the age of 72. She worked for a paper company in Washington, D.C. that distributed paper to the White House. While she supplied paper to the government, she became familiar with a few of the presidents. She is a self-declared strict democrat, and remembers voting for Franklin D. Roosevelt. However, Brunicardi said, “My favorite was Truman. He was a very nice man. He always tipped his hat to say hello.” She even keeps up with the current election. “Trump can go down the drain,” she said. Brunicardi still tries to keep in touch

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Friend Robert Hardin lives in the apartment above Brunicardi. He described Brunicardi as a “very astonishing women. She is very sharp, quick, and thoughtful and is very well-loved at the community.” He tried to get everyone at the party to sign a card for her; “I went to five different places to find a card with “100” on it. I found the last one on the shelf.” Hardin said, “I consider it a privilege and an honor to call her my friend.” Before cake was served, Brunicardi talked about growing up poor. She and her four siblings didn’t have much money growing up, so she learned to make the best of whatever she is given. “Whatever you get, you’re thankful for,” she said. Even though she didn’t grow up with much, Brunicardi enjoyed traveling as she got older. Her only child, Austin, said she loved swimming at the beach and seeing her family during the summer. Brunicardi’s cake matched the balloons all around the room – purple, white, and yellow (her favorite color). She blew out the candles, and made her wish out loud: “I hope you all live to be 100.” Near the end of the party, Brunicardi opened her presents with her three nieces sitting around her, helping her to unwrap the gifts. Hardin’s gift was a hit with everyone at the party, especially with Brunicardi. He gave her a small stuffed chicken wearing a shirt that said, “Spring Chicken.” After she opened it, Brunicardi smiled and it was held up for the room to see.

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Thursday, August 18, 2016

Mother Catherine Academy Announces Participation in the Special Milk Program Milk will be available to all enrolled participants regardless of race, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin. There is no discrimination in admissions policy, meal service, or the use of facilities.

Eligibility for free milk reimbursement is based on the following annual income eligibility guidelines effective from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017

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Bingo Every Saturday at Mother Catherine Academy (33883 Chaptico Road Mechanicsville) 5 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, handcrafted items. For the third year running, we further strengthen our strong ties to the Southern Maryland farm community and continue our over 300 year farming tradition as we open up the Sotterley Farmer’s Market – a producer only farmer’s market – every Saturday from May 28 through September 24! SMS Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store (16562 Three Notch Rd., Ridge) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Just because summer is here doesn’t mean we are closed. Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store will continue to be open on Saturdays between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations will only be accepted between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. We will continue to post specials in the store, as well as on our Facebook page. We look forward to having you stop by and see us!!!! We have all kinds of fun summer clothes, shoes, and accessories for all your summer parties and events. We also have small appliances, furniture, pictures, etc. Tons of dishes for summer parties! Come see us!!!! PS- We have AC! Come enjoy the AC while shopping!

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Water Taxi to St. Clement’s Island (38370 Point Breeze Road Colton’s Point) 10 a.m. to2 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. A Matter of Balance (Northern Senior Activity Center, 29655 Charlotte Hall Rd.) 1 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 to 9:30 a.m. Kickboxing tones muscles through punching and kicking using focus pads, target pads, and mitts. Participants may notice an improvement in overall balance and flexibility. The aerobic moves of kickboxing have been shown to improve circulation and it offers a great stress relief. This specialized class, held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesdays, July 6-Aug. 17, from 8:30-9:30 a.m., is geared towards active men and women ages fifty and above. This class offers great energy without the high impact that occurs during a mainstream kickboxing class. The instructor, Geno Rothback, is a registered nurse, a senior fitness instructor, a black belt in Taekwondo and is a certified Martial Fusion and Kickboxing instructor. Cost is $30 payable to Geno Rothback. Payment required at time of reservation. Call 301475-4200, ext. *1050, to learn more. Bingo - Am. Leg. Post 82, La Plata (6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata) 7 to 10 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold smoke-free BINGO Thursdays with early birds beginning at 7:00 pm at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Doors open 6 pm. Call (301) 934-8221. PUBLIC WELCOME.

Thursday, August 18 Gutbuster Cheese Steaks @ VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd, California) 5:30 to 8 p.m. Stop by and enjoy one of our delicious GUTBUSTER Philly-Style Cheese Steaks. All Cheese Steaks served on a hoagie roll with your choice of cheese and grilled veggies, and served with American Fries for only $8.00. Choose from CHICKEN or STEAK. Eat here or take one to go.

Bingo – Am. Leg. Post 82, La Plata (6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata) 7 to 10 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold smoke-free BINGO Thursdays with early birds beginning at 7:00 pm at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Doors open 6 pm. Call (301) 934-8221. PUBLIC WELCOME. Shakespeare in the City: The Tempest (Historic St. Mary’s City - 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City) 7:30 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.

Shakespeare in the City: The Tempest (Historic St. Mary’s City - 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City) 7:30 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. Screen on the Green – Zootopia (Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad – 28120 Old Flora Corner Rd, Mechanicsville) 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Bring your chairs and blankets. This is a free event, donations will be gladly accepted. Concessions will be for sale on site. Doors open at 7:30 movie will start about 8:30.

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Sunday, August 21

Wine & Design Special Event: Eagle Barn Star Painting! (Wine & Design, 41610 Fenwick St, Leonardtown) 6:30 to 9 p.m. Special event! Have fun painting your own Eagle Barn Star while supporting a great cause! For more information, please see the link below! Limited spots available!

St. George 2016 Annual Crab Cake Dinner (19197 St. George Church Rd., Valley Lee) Noon to 5 p.m. Family style country dinner will have options including crab cakes, fried chicken, baked ham, and all the trimmin’s! There will be baked goods, raffles, and a white elephant table! Adults pay $26 and children ages 6-12 years pay $10. Free for children under 6. $26 for all carry-outs. This is a fundraising event for St. George Catholic Church, part of the Archdiocese of Washington, a 503(c)(3) organization.

Saturday, August 20 HUGE YARD SALE – LPVRS (21685 FDR Blvd. Lexington Park) 6 to 11 a.m. The Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad is having a HUGH Yard Sale starting at 6 AM at our location off of FDR Blvd. in Lexington Park. 7th Dist Vol RS Aux Boat Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser Event (Quade’s Store Bushwood Wharf, Bushwood) 3 to 6 p.m. Join us at Quade’s Store , Bushwood. Wharf for a fun filled day to benefit the Seventh District Voluneteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary. A non-refundable Boat Registration Fee of $30.00 is due by 8/14. $40.00 by 8/15 to 8/19 or $50 day of event. Checkin starts at 2:00 MUST be checked in by 2:30. A Scavenger List will be to distributed then an Air Horn Blast will start the event at 3:00. You will have three hours to find, photograph, or retrieve items on the list. You vessel must be checked back in by 3 PM in order to be eligible prizes. Contact information Terra 240-925-6950. Quade’s Store Bushwoood Wharf, MD.

CRAB CAKE DINNER – St. George Catholic Church (19197 St. George Church Rd, Valley Lee) Noon to 5 p.m. St. George Catholic Church Annual Crab Cake Dinner. Family Style Country Dinner. Crab Cakes, Fried Chicken, Baked Ham and all the trimmings. $26 Adults, $10 Children 6-12 yrs and free for children under 6. $26 all carry-out. Baked Goods, White Elephant Table and Raffle. Address is 19197 St. George Church Rd, Valley Lee, MD 20692. For questions please call 301994-0607 or see our flyer for this event at stgeorge.md@adwparish.org. Annual Candy Carnival (Living Hope Church, 46694 Midway Dr., Lexington Park) 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Living Hope Church will be holding our Annual Candy Carnival following our noon service! There will be games, food and fun for the whole family! Come on out and enjoy!

Community So. Md. Community Gospel Choir (St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish, 22800 Washington St, Leonardtown) 3 p.m. The first concert of the Kalnasy Concert Series for the 2016-17 season will be presented by the Southern Maryland Community Gospel Choir. The concert will be held at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish in Leonardtown on Sunday, August 21, at 3:00 PM. Admission is free and donations are always accepted. The theme of this concert is “UNITY!” The Director of the SMCGC is Mrs. Sherri Fenwick, a professional musician, and a recent retiree from the St. Mary’s County Public Schools, where she taught music for 36 years. The Gospel Choir consists of people from many different backgrounds and religions; their mission is to “create harmony through diversity” and use music to bless and encourage people. For more information contact gharvey(at)staloysiuschurch.org.

Monday, August 22 3rd Annual Craft Fair & Holiday Boutique (21707 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Association (LAFRA) Unit 93 is planning their 3rd annual Craft Fair and Holiday Boutique to be held on Saturday, November 05, 2016 9am to 3pm at the Branch, 21707 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park Maryland. Previous participating vendors may register beginning June 20. Registration and payment must be received by June 30th to reserve a spot. July 01, 2016 registration will be opened to the public. Registration deadline is September 30th, 2016. Registration and a check may be mailed to LAFRA Unit 93, P.O Box 93, Patuxent River, MD 20670 or may be dropped off at Travel Leaders, 22325 Greenview Parkway, Ste. 1-C Monday – Friday 9am to 530pm, ask for Lori. EMAIL TO GET REGISTRASTION FORM: fralafra93@md.metrocast.net OR YOU MAY drop by Branch 93 between 1pm and 8pm daily and weekends. Questions, call Unit President at 301-481-9655.

Wednesday, August 24 Point Lookout State Park “Sprouts” Drop-In Program (11175 Point Lookout Road, Scotland) 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Point Lookout State Park is now offering a weekly “Sprouts” drop-in program for preschool age children and their families. Visit the Marshland Nature Center within the park for themed story time, outdoor activities, games and crafts lead by a park naturalist. There is no charge for this program, the only cost is the $3 park daily use entrance fee. Come and play at the nature center as long as you like, plus enjoy the rest of the park! Program activities will be offered throughout the three hour event window; drop in any time! Theme for Wednesday, August 24: Litter Critters (Looking under leaf litter and logs for little arthropods.) For More Information, contact the park nature center: (301) 872-5085.

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Thursday, August 18, 2016

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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.

5TH ANNUAL COW PIE BINGO A Free Community Event Sponsored by the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary

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Sheriff’s Office Fall Citizens Academy (St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office – 23150 Leonard Hall Dr, Leonardtown) 6 to 9 p.m. Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron announces open enrollment for the 2016 Fall Citizens Academy. The academy is designed to give an inside look into our day-to-day operations. Sessions are held on Thursday nights from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. for an eight week period. The 2016 Fall Session of Citizens Academy will begin on August 25th, 2016 and end on October 13th, 2016. Persons interested must be over the age of 18 and submit an application. To register for the academy, contact Ms. Kelly Castle at (301) 475 – 4200 ext. *1910, Kelly.Castle@ stmarysmd.com or apply online at www. firstsheriff.com. Citizens Academy classes fill up quickly, so reserve your seat today!

Upcoming on Saturday, August 27 Women’s Ministry Presents Women Becoming Dynamic Disciples (46370 Pegg Land, Lexington Park) Presented by First Missionary Baptist Church. Registration fee is $25. Registration and Continental Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and the conference is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call 301-865-8388.

September 17, 2016 – Rain or Shine Noon – 4:00 p.m. Cows released at 2:00 p.m.

Where:

Flat Iron Farm 45840 Highway to Heaven Lane

Thursday, August 25 KofC Golf Tournament (Breton Bay Golf and Country Club – 21935 Society Hill Rd, Leonardtown) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Golf Tournament and Pig BBQ is sponsored by: Knights of Columbus Council 10957, St Francis Xavier Parish. (Rain date Sept 6, 2016). Held at Breton Bay Golf and Country Club and the format is four-person team – best ball scramble. Open to Men, Ladies and Junior players. Cost: $80 per person / $320 per foursome. Event includes: Green Fee and Cart, Luncheon & Beverages, Golf Range Balls and Tournament Prizes. Menu: BBQ pig and all the trimmings By Kevin’s Corner Kafe. Portion of Proceeds go to: K9s for worriers, Council Programs and Charity Activities. POC: Tom Koviak (Chairman) 240-434-1464.

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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.

Friday, August 19

Alli & I The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) 8:30 p.m. R&R Train Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk)

Saturday, August 20

Sotterley Farmer’s Market Historic Sotterley (44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood) 8 a.m. Screen on the Green - Zootopia Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad (28120 Old Flora Corner Rd, Mechanicsville) 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 21

CRAB CAKE DINNER - St. George Catholic Church St. George Catholic Church Community Center (19197 St. George Church Road, Valley Lee) Noon to 5 p.m. Annual Candy Carnival Living Hope Church (46694 Midway Dr, Lexington Park) 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Monday, August 22

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

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$5 Zumba Gold, FREE for 1st Responders Dunkirk Fire House (3170 W Ward Rd, Dunkirk) 7 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, August 23

Cedar Point Ladies Golf Cedar Point Golf Course (23248 Cedar Point Rd, Patuxent River) 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 6 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, August 24

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. Point Lookout State Park “Sprouts” Drop-In Program Point Lookout State Park Nature Center (11175 Point Lookout Rd, Scotland) 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Tip of the Week In order to guarantee that your cotton quilt fabric will not shrink or run it’s color, prewash the fabric before making your garment or quilt. Tip from the Craft Guild Shop

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Storytimes Start September 1

Veterans Book Group

Storytime is back starting on September 1! Check www.stmalib. org for times at each branch.

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.

Teen Tech Space

Lexington Park Library will hold a Teen Tech Space on Tuesday, August 30 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.

Thursday, August 25

Sunset Concert Festival O’Donnell Lake (10400 O’Donnell Lake Park, Waldorf) 7 p.m. Steve Nelson Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 6 to 10 p.m. Zumba Gold-Toning at Mt Hope Mt. Hope Community Center (104 Pushaw Station Rd, Sunderland) 7 to 8 p.m.

Lexington Park Library will hold a Veterans Book Group on Friday, September 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A reading and discussion series for veterans led by Vietnam veteran, author, and College of Southern Maryland professor, Wayne Karlin. Service members of all eras, and their spouses, are welcome. This group will meet the first Friday of the month. Participants should plan to attend all five sessions. Free. Lunch and materials provided. Registration required. To register contact Cecelia Thomas at 301-8638188, press 3 or cthomas@stmalib. org. This session of the Veterans Book Group program is being sponsored by Sabre Systems, Inc. This program has received major support from the National Endowment for the Humanities’ Standing Together initiative, created to promote understanding of the military experience and to support returning veterans.

Your Own Home: St. Mary’s Financial Course

Lexington Park Library will host Your Own Home, a St. Mary’s Financial Course on Saturday, September 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will understand the home buying process and the difference between renting versus owning and financially protecting their home. This program is in partnership with the St. Mary›s County Housing Authority and PNC Bank. Registration required on www.stmalib. org or call 301-884-2211.

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Booklets for the Fall Semester of the LIFE program are now available! 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!

Walk With Ease

Walk with Ease is a program developed by the Arthritis Foundation that uses walking to relieve the pain and stress of arthritis. This six-week program is part classroom instruction and part walking. This series will be taught by Arthritis Foundation-trained lay leaders from Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital Health Connections and will be held at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-10 a.m., Sept. 12-Oct. 21. A commitment to regular class attendance and follow up at home is required. Class is free, class size is limited. Call 301475-6019 to sign up.

AARP Smart Driving Course

The Northern Senior Activity Center will host the AARP Smart Driving Course on Tuesday, Aug. 22 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. with a lunch break at 11:30 a.m. This course includes proven safety strategies that older drivers can use to compensate for changes as they age and allow them to drive more safely and confidently for as long as possible. The fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members with cash or check made payable to AARP. Payment is required to sign up for the class. Lunch is by donation from seniors 60 and older; $6 for others. Call 301475-4002, ext. *3101 to reserve a lunch.

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Painting Classes by Yellow Door Art Studios

The Garvey Senior Activity Center has partnered with Yellow Door Art Studios to offer high quality, low cost art instruction. On Monday, Sept. 12 from 1:30-3:30 p.m., participants will use acrylics to paint a lighthouse on canvas. On Monday, Sept. 19 the class will paint birds using watercolor. Sign up for one or both classes; the cost for each class is $10; payable to Yellow Door Art Studios. Classes are held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Payment must be made at the Garvey Senior Activity Center at the time of registration. Space is limited so register early. To learn more call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.

Luncheon & Solo Pianist

The Garvey Senior Activity Center will host a luncheon on Monday, Sept. 19 at noon. Enjoy a meal of roasted turkey breast, bread stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, and peach crisp. Following the meal, enjoy music by solo pianist, Meleah Shrout, a classically trained pianist who composes and performs regularly. Cost for lunch is $6 for those under the age of 60 or a donation for those ages 60 and above. To sign up for this event, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.

Bowling League Kick-Off Meeting

If you are planning to bowl in the 2016-17 season of the senior mixed league sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Dept. 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, roster, schedule, team list, team and sub contact info, etc. If you have any questions give Shellie Graziano a call at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655.

Bowling season starts Sept. 8

The 2016-17 senior mixed bowling league, sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services is starting soon. If you bowled last season, you will be contacted soon to confirm your continuation. The league meets at Esperanza Lanes at 12:45 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 and includes 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 and paying the cost of bowling that week; the sub bowls for free. If you are interested in joining this group of fun-loving, easy-going bowlers as either a league member or a sub, call Shellie Graziano at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655.

Characters Wanted for Masquerade Party at Northern

The Northern Senior Activity Center is looking for seniors interested in being character actors for a masquerade party on Halloween. Roles will be discussed at the next Northern Stars Theatre Group meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. No line memorization is required; you will improvise based on your character. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in acting but have trouble with line memorization or little stage experience. For more information please contact Rachel at 301-475-4002, ext. *3103.

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

JOHN RAYMOND LANKFORD, SR

BELOVED LIFELONG VOLUNTEER SOLOMONS VFD, FATHER, GREAT GRAND FATHER, GRAND FATHER & HUSBAND You know the old adage “things come in 3’s”? I once more became aware of this saying with the recent passing of another wonderful citizen and great friend in the past four weeks. I just completed stories about good friends Zema “Chief Zee” Williams and Deacon Jack Etzel when I received word my longtime friend “Ray” Lankford had passed on August 3rd at 90 years of age. Ray was a kind, soft spoken, lovable gentleman whose contributions were numerous. He was the oldest living person born in Solomons, the oldest parishioner at Our Lady Star of the Sea, the 1st Altar Boy of the Parish, the longest serving volunteer for the Solomons Volunteer Fire Department where he held every position including President over a 60+ year span and so much more! He and Betty were married for 72 years and raised 10 children of their own plus three children they brought into their home and raised as well. The newest Calvert County Commissioner, Mike Hart is one of these three who they raised and loved as one of their own! Ray ‘s funeral Mass and burial was one of the largest held here in Southern Maryland. The event was replete with fire trucks with raised crossed ladders hanging an American Flag for everyone entering Solomons to pass beneath, a church service attended by many uniformed “first responders” from all over the Tri County area, a trip on an old firetruck through the streets of Solomons with flashing red lights blazing carrying Ray’s casket as he wished, a graveside service accompanied by bagpipers playing “Going Home” and a final “Last Call” broadcast from the Emergency Control Center that was played for all to hear. The moment was indescribable… It was never my intent to write an “obituary” piece as I have said many times, I think it’s important to tell the story of our great Southern Maryland people and their wonderful deeds while they are still with us. With that in mind, I want to reprint the story I prepared about Ray in 2014 for “Calvert Live”. Ray was my first personality when I commenced this series over 85 subjects ago. This is my original story about this good man: “Mr. Ray Lankford has been a lifelong resident of Solomons and has seen and participated in a vast amount of change to our local community and Calvert County. Born 88 years ago, he was one of seven children and has witnessed the growth and development of our area from a rural, lightly populated community of mostly watermen and farmers to our current status as a “bedroom community” for the nearby Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant and the Naval Air Station Patuxent River. He has had a ringside seat as he has watched his resort become a highly regarded, busy tourist attraction. As a young boy, Ray attended the Our Lady Star of the Sea Parochial School and has been deeply involved in its growth and development over the past 75 years. He has served his parish in almost every capacity, starting as an altar boy as a teenager. One of his fondest memories was of the time when serving as an altar boy, he would accompany his Pastor, Father Maurice Alex-

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ander, up Route 4, then a two lane road to Prince Frederick, to help celebrate Mass. As a young man, Ray started his own family business, R & B Plumbing Company and is responsible for serving as the foreman in the initial development of the Chesapeake Ranch Club, now known as the Chesapeake Ranch Estates. About the same time, Ray joined the small Solomons Volunteer Fire Department and rose through the rank to become President of this organization. In this volunteer role, he was privileged to deliver 5 children over the years! [Note – we learned from his son Fred’s eulogy of his dad concerrning Ray’s first call as a member of the department was to his parent’s home where he actually delivered his own baby sister! Imagine that!]. For his many outstanding contributions, Ray was a recent recipient of the initial “Father Maurice Alexander Award” for making his community a better place. Ray and his wife Betty have 10 children, 28 grandchildren and more than 20 great grand-children. Given enough time, he can repeat all their names! It is my privilege to recognize my good friend Ray as my first personality in this column. He is an extraordinary citizen, family man, and wonderful gentleman who has given tremendously of his time and energies to helping others. Simply put, he is a kind and friendly individual who has done so much to make our County beautiful. I can think of no other individual who deserves our thanks and recognition more than Mr. Ray Lankford.” Rest In Peace my good friend! Spiggy Dave Spigler resides in Lusby at his home “Hog Heaven” with his wife Deb. He has lived in 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.

George F. King, son of George S. King and Josephine Campbell, was born on June 15, 1859 in Lee County, Illinois. He died December 27, 1893 in Labette Cou nt y, Kansas. He Virginia (King) Frye, married JenFind A Grave nie Griffith and they had a little girl named Maria born August 25, 1887 who died December 21, 1889. “George F. King…was much more brilliant than his father, but lacked the latter’s fine moral sensibilities and recognition of the requirements of a successful practitioner. He was admitted to the bar a few years after the family came to this county. He contracted the habit of drink and this, together with the use of morphine, soon ended a career that his friends had fondly hoped and expected would be useful and brilliant.” (History of Labette County, Kansas and its Representative Citizens, 1901). George and Josephine’s only daughter, Virginia Campbell King (called Jennie) was born June 30, 1861 in Lee County, Illinois. On August 3, 1883 she married William Wood Frye (born in Missouri). “Will Frye and his brother Frank were the founders of the Parsons Palladium newspaper, the first issue of which appeared on February 24, 1883. From February to October, 1886, his father-in-law, George S. King, had charge of the editorial department; followed by Will taking over

the editorial work for some time. ..Sometime after 1890 Will, Jennie and their three eldest children moved to Washington D.C. and added three more children to their family. In the nation’s capital he worked for the U.S. Government, initially as a clerk and then as a printer.” According to one of her great-granddaughters, Jennie was “a magazine writer of wide reputation…she also penned stories and poems for children as well as adults. In June 1897, Virginia gathered with 17 other women for the purpose of organizing a literary club; drawn together by solidarity of interest and for the ‘mutual strength that comes of unity’. Marion Longfellow (niece of the poet) and Margaret Burke Sullivan conceived the plan, carefully selecting the women from the cream of writers and illustrators in Washington. As a charter member of The League of American Pen Women, Virginia King Frye was its first Treasurer and the eighth President from 1906 -1907…The League has been home to over 55,000 women writers, artists and musicians, with 135 branches throughout the U.S… Often described as more than ordinarily handsome, Virginia boasted descent from Lord Baltimore. The very embodiment of energy and culture, Mrs. Frye was often mentioned in the society page of the Washington Herald in the early 1900’s…She was well qualified to edit a syndicated feature called ‘The Children’s Page’ and authored ‘What Women Find to Do’, ‘The Turn of the Road’ and ‘St. Patrick’s First Church of the Federal City’, along with a host of other stories.” Jennie died February 15, 1939 at the home of one of her daughters in Herndon, Virginia. She and her husband are buried in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Herndon.

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Clements Cuties – NolanStrong Every year I look forward to two events almost more than any others: Watching The Clement’s Cuties play softball down at Back Road Inn, and attending the Hits for Heroes Check presentation ceremony to a local wounded veteran: this year Cpl. David Bixler who lost both legs after stepping on an IED in order to save another soldier’s life. The presentation ceremony will be on Sept. 10th this year at Back Road Inn. These big-hearted soft-ball players, always put on a great show to benefit a great cause each year. Everyone’s families help out in any way they can. “The Cuties originated in the 1970’s as a group of male softball players who would dress as ladies and play softball games for charity. They were reprised 4 years ago by a second generation of young men who are descendants and friends of the original group.” Next Saturday is the funfilled and tear-filled day, I have included all the information Elise Ryce sent me in the following paragraphs: “On Saturday, August 20th at 4 p.m. grab your seat at the ball field at Cryer’s Back Road Inn in Compton, MD to watch a

great show. The Clements Cuties are back and this year we are NolanStrong (find NolanStrong on Facebook). The Clements Cuties Foundation, are a group of local male softball players who dress as women and play for charity. They have decided this year to make a little boys wish come true. His name is Nolan Scully and his wish is to see Mickey Mouse. Well, obviously, Mickey Mouse lives in Florida in a magical place called Disney World. The Clements Cuties have decided to fund this all-expense paid trip for this little boy and his entire family because he is special. Nolan Scully is a three year old little boy with a rare soft tissue cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma. He has been suffering with this health issue since November 2015. He has fought bravely and with little complaint. His parents are Ruth and Jonathon Scully from Leonardtown, MD. His father is a career fireman on the Patuxent River Naval Air Station and a volunteer firefighter at the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department. Nolan has an older sister named Leila and a baby brother named Brayden.

With help from every volunteer fire department in St. Mary’s County, and special appearances from Mickey and Minnie, we will host a mini parade in honor of Nolan and his family and to escort the Clements Cuties arrival prior to a seven inning ball game versus the St. Mary’s County Women’s Over 30 AllStars. The trucks will host Nolan and special friends followed by the arrival of the Cuties at 4 pm at Back Road Inn in Compton, MD. The parade will come down Bayside Rd and pass the ball field. The event promises good fun, food, drinks and plenty of laughter. So, grab the kids and come on down to support this worthy cause for a brave little boy and his family. It would mean a lot to Nolan. And if you have a prayer to spare, say one for him. Elise and Ricky Ryce, Clements Cuties Foundation.” I hope you can come out and help support this wonderful event. And after all the softball fun, the band Six Gun South will be performing on The Back Road Inn pavilion stage. I know that the team, and Nolan’s family are looking forward to him being there to watch the parade in his honor.

And, you will also enjoy knowing you have helped send a little boy on his life’s wish to go to Disney World. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or on facebook: Wanderings of an aimless mind

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“Playing Dead” by Elizabeth Greenwood c.2016, Simon & Schuster $26.00 / $35.00 Canada 247 pages Your wallet is genuine, original faux-leather from faux-Venezuela. It matches the pleather jacket you love so much and your favorite fakesilk shirt, which you like to wear when you drive the car you bought and can barely afford, but that looks great for appearances. Life is sometimes all about pretending but, in “Playing Dead” by Elizabeth Greenwood, faking your demise isn’t quite as easy. Loaded down with student loans in the sixfigures, former teacher Elizabeth Greenwood was desperate: that kind of debt terrified her, and she began to toy with an idea that many consider. Rather than let the owed-money scare her half to death, maybe she could just fake her death instead. But faking a death is so drastic, on expert told her, and it leads to more problems. Instead, just disappear, which is “a very different act…” Faking is fraud; disappearing is easier, often legal, and you can still keep in contact with loved ones (though it won’t erase the debt). Disappearing doesn’t even have to be expensive, the expert said; in fact, the poorer you are, the better. Money, he believes, is one of the main reasons people disappear; the other is violence. Love is an “outlier.” “Faking your death almost never works,” said another expert. That man’s job is to track

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down fraudsters, and he’s only been stumped once – which is to say that death-fakers are almost always caught. Some turn themselves in after being “dead” a short time; others are nabbed because they trusted someone who couldn’t keep a secret. Many “dead” people are found because they do something dumb to blow their cover. Men attempt “pseudocide” more than do women. The bottom line, Greenwood discovered, is that being dead before you actually take your last breath is hard work. You’d have to leave everything behind: family, pets, hobbies, and career; change your appearance and “disconnect” completely. You can never be “you” again, in any form. That takes “serious planning” and serious commitment – not to mention the “heartbreaking” effects it has on those you’ve left behind… All fun aside – and a lot of what’s inside “Playing Dead” is fun – how many times have you thought of chucking it all, grabbing a plane, and lying on an anonymous beach for the rest of your life? It sounds perfect, doesn’t it? – and who knew an entire industry existed to help you do it? But before you pack, heed the info that author Elizabeth Greenwood found. Her research goes from someone who helps people vamoose, to someone who helps find them. Elvis, Michael Jackson, and Andy Kaufman make appearances here, while Greenwood goes to prison, to Filipino morgues, and the surface of WITSEC. Through it all, she lends humor and eager lightheartedness to her findings, but with a niggling vein of semiseriousness and the question: could you? See if that thought doesn’t tickle your brain while you’re reading this book; the answer might surprise you. In the meantime, dream, and know that “Playing Dead” isn’t one of those books you’ll just pretend to like.

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