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Gov. Larry Hogan now has six names to choose from to select a new delegate to take the place of outgoing Del. Tony O’Donnell as he vacated his seat in the Maryland legislature after both Republican Central Committees selected their nominees. The vacancy was created when O’Donnell left his seat to serve on the Public Service Commission on August 1. Hogan is expected to pick one out of six candidates, two from Calvert and four from St. Mary’s, to fill the 29C delegate seat in the near future. The Calvert GOP central committee picked attorney and Judge of the Orphan’s Court Theodore LeBlanc, former county commissioner Gerald Clark and president of St. Mary’s County Republican Club Greg Sauter. The St Mary’s list included former county commissioner Barbara Thompson, current County Commissioner Todd Morgan and St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office Det. William Raddatz. Todd Eberly, a professor of political science at St. Mary’s College of Maryland said that the overall list of candidates was a strong one with most of them having
some sort of prior or present experience as elected officials or as participants in a political campaign. Eberly said the vote for Barbara Thompson to be at the top of the St. Mary’s list was intriguing, especially since Thompson, of Hollywood, had been out of elected office for years. Morgan got the second highest number of votes among the St. Mary’s County central committee. “It’s a tremendous statement of confidence in Barbara Thompson,” Eberly said. “The lists show that the central committees want someone who has familiarity with asking someone to go out and vote for them.” Experience in campaigning was just as important as holding an office, Eberly said, as the central committees wanted someone who had the knowledge and experience to seek reelection. “It’s a good list of six people,” Eberly said.
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Twice as many people died in 2015 from drug and alcohol overdoses in St. Mary’s County as they did in 2014 according to the latest data from the state’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and there have been four such deaths in the first quarter of 2016 alone. This puts the county on track to come close to the 18 deaths last year. Overdose deaths due to drugs or alcohol have increased steadily since 2010 throughout the state, around the time when heroin and opioids experienced a resurgence in popularity as an illicit narcotic. The first quarter statistics for Maryland show there have already been 383 drug and alcohol related deaths between January and March alone; the total deaths in 2015 reached 1,259 while there were 1,041 in 2014. For deaths from heroin, the numbers show that St. Mary’s might be on track to have more fatalities. There were six such deaths for all of 2015, just one more than 2014 but there have already been two such deaths in the
first three months of 2016 alone here. Opioid-related, or synthetic heroin, deaths also increased in 2015 compared to 2014 with five deaths and three deaths respectively. There has already been one death in the first three months of 2016, state figures showed. Overdose deaths linked to fentanyl, a highly potent pain killer that health officials and law enforcement officers have warned is many times more powerful than heroin, remained steady from 2014 to 2015 with three fatalities; there has already been one recorded death from fentanyl in the first quarter of this year. Commercially produced and medically controlled fentanyl is dangerous but so is the same substance produced on the street and is unpredictable due to unknown chemicals introduced to it, health officials have stated. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Beatles Tribute Band To Play Benefit Concert Next Saturday By Miranda McLain Contributing Writer
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in St. Leonard is hosting a Beatles Tribute Band concert next Saturday to raise money for a new facility named Education Station. The two-part event will include a dinner and a small silent auction. The dinner and concert will be held on Saturday, September 10 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Hard Days Night, the Beatles
Tribute Band, would wear replicas of the clothing the Beatles wore during their performances. The band members would also use the same kind of guitars that the Beatles used. The group is from Ohio originally, but they travel all around to perform. The concert will last about two hours. Carol Frederick, Friends coordinator of Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, said that the public school system programs don’t offer students anywhere to go in inclement weather, so the new facility will be used mostly during inclement weather in addition to its daily use. Education Station, the name of the new learning space, will have a smart board with tables. The flexible space still
needs bathrooms and better lighting, so the money raised by the concert will be helpful in finishing the project. Frederick said that the facility would be a “fun, flexible space for camp programs and education programs.” The space is being added on to the park and museum in hopes that students will find the area to be multi-purposeful. The space was made available after an exhibition was moved on site. Frederick said that once completed, it will be “an interesting space and a great place for creativity. It’s not just a normal classroom space.” There will be a tent with chairs and venders to purchase dinner, as well as a cash bar. “It should be a beautiful evening. It’s right on the water,” Frederick said. General admission is $40 in advance and $50 at the door.
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Former Director Coming Back To Head MetCom By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Dan Ichniowski, former executive director of the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom), is now set to come back to head the county’s water and sewer authority after current director Scott Bundy’s bid to have his resignation rescinded fell flat with a majority of the commissioners on the MetCom board. Anne Mary Cullins, director of Human Resources for MetCom, said that Ichniowski, who retired from the utility, will come back as the interim chief Sept. 6. Until that time Jacquelyn Meiser, the general counsel for the utility, would be the acting director since she was the most senior employee with the organization, Cullins told The County Times. Four members of the board, Steve Willing, Alice Gaskins, Robert Russell and John Carey voted to dismiss Bundy at the Aug. 25 meeting, while members Mike Mummaugh and Mike Thompson voted against it. Board Chair Brian Barthelme was not able to vote since there was no tie in voting. There was conflict among board members over Bundy’s performance as director; some believed he had resolved conflicts he had with employees while others believed the problems still existed. Mummaugh said the move to bring Ichniowski back was unexpected. “I was very surprised that Steve Willing approached Dan Ichniowski about returning as interim executive director without consulting the rest of the MetCom commissioners,” Mummaugh stated in an e-mail to The County Times. “I am sorry to see Scott Bun-
dy go. I thought that he was doing a great job of dealing with some significant financial issues that he inherited upon taking the job.” Mummaugh cited Bundy’s push to reprogram tens of millions of borrowed dollars for shovel ready projects that had until recently gone unused but still required MetCom to pay debt service payments. Willing said he approached Ichniowski to return to MetCom with the support of several other board members. “I hold no animosity towards [Bundy] personally,” Willing said. “We needed a path forward. “We needed someone to fill in while the search for a director continued.” Willing said it was an action taken by some board members without consulting them all. “If all the members had been involved I don’t believe we would have come to a resolution in a timely fashion,” Willing said. “We needed to fix the situation.” County Commissioner Mike Hewitt said that he was well aware of Ichniowski’s qualifications and experience but questioned the methods of a majority of the MetCom board in hiring him back. “That should’ve had some discussion,” Hewitt said. “It sounds dysfunctional that you’re hiring a director without a discussion. “It doesn’t look very transparent.” Ichniowski did not return a phone call for comment as of press time. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal I nvest igat ions Division, Sex Offender Compliance Unit, received information that a Tier III lifetime sex offender was living at a residence Pictured: Scriber in the 21000 block of Lexwood Court in Lexington Park, but was registered under a Mechanicsville address.
The suspect, Eric Manuel Scriber, Sr., age 50, of Mechanicsville was located at the Lexington Park residence on August 23, 2016 by Corporal Robert Merritt and Deputy First Class Joshua Krum. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with failing to notify the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office of an address change. Anyone with information related to sex offenders is asked to contact Detective Robert Merritt by email at Robert.Merritt@stmarysmd.com, or by phone at 301475-4200, ext. *8042.
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On August 31, 2016, at approximately 5:39 a.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 45000 block of Valley Court in Lexington Park for a reported burglary. The initial investigation revealed a subject entered a residence and struck the victim causing injury. The suspect then fled from the residence. The victim was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for treatment.
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Vice/Narcotics Arrests St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/ Narcotics detectives began an investigation into the distribution of “oxycodone” by Suspect Heather Jeannette Dickerson (Age 45 of Mechanicsville). While conducting the investigation, detectives observed Rocco Paul Bersane Jr. (Age 46 of Mechanicsville) in possession of a crack cocaine smoking device while seated in a vehicle being operated by Suspect Heather Dickerson. The vehicle was stopped, and detectives recovered the metal “crack” cocaine smoking device along with a quantity of “crack” cocaine, and he was arrested. A subsequent search and seizure warrant was obtained for Suspect Dickerson’s home. That warrant was executed by members of the St. Mary’s County Emergency
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Services Team, Vice/Narcotics Support Team members and K9 deputies. Suspect Dickerson was found to be in possession of cocaine and “oxycodone,” along with related paraphernalia. Detectives also obtained additional evidence to support the ongoing distribution investigation against suspect Dickerson Suspect Joseph Thompson Kilroy (Age 48) was found to be in possession of cocaine and related paraphernalia. He was arrested and charged accordingly. Additional charges and arrests are pending a case review with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz.
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Audit Shows Security Flaws At St. Mary’s College By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
A audit of the operations of St. Mary’s College of Maryland that lasted for three years showed that the college had problems securing important information on its computer databases including personal information of faculty and students alike. Also, the audit found that the public honors college failed to always get proper cost documentation from its food service vendor regarding how much the college was billed. The food service bill alone for the college was $4.2 million for 2015, the report from the state’s Office of Legislative Audits stated. The last finding of the audit showed that the college did not independently check on payouts for accumulated leave; in one case the lack of oversight resulted in the overpayment of $10,000 to an employee who was retiring from state employment. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is part of the University System of Maryland. The sensitive information noted in the report included in some cases names, birthdates and even social security numbers of both employees and students; the report stated that contained in the database was unique personal information on 117,194 “individuals.” “In addition, we determined that this sensitive [information] was not protected by other substantial mitigating controls,” the audit stated.
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Further the audit found that the college’s computers’ were not adequately protected against malware and the college also did not have proper assurances that the malware protection software installed on its computers was operating properly. As of February of this year, the report stated, the college had 314 computers on campus that did not have malware protection software installed. “College personnel advised us that this information was unreliable because it included numerous retired computers that had not been removed from the college’s network directory of computers and that certain computers were configured to report to an outdated malware protection tool rather than the current malware protection tool,” auditors stated in their report. In a response to the audit, college officials agreed with many of the findings and agreed to find ways to mask critical personal information from those who have no need to see it and to ensure that malware was installed on its computers and its database. The college also agreed that it needed to do a better job of ensuring the payments to its food service vendor were verified and legitimate. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Men’s Rugby Team Lauded by Commissioners They are the small college team which achieved lofty heights last spring during a national tournament. The men’s rugby team from St. Mary’s College of Maryland enjoyed a magical postseason run, beginning the tournament as a number eight at-large seed, to finishing second in the nation at the National Small College Rugby Organization tournament in Philadelphia last June. The team, led by Head Coach Larry Donmoyer and Assistant Coach Terry Pledger, joined the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County for a special ceremony in Leonardtown to honor their accomplishment. Team Captain Kyle Powers was joined by team members Samuel Baker, Ali Biglarbeigi, Matthew Carr, Rick Djeuhon, Andrew Giganti, William Hankins, Samuel Howe, Alhaj Khadar, Andrew Marinich, Ivan Messi, Kyle Moore, and Kyle Powers. The group says they are more than just a team, affectionately referring to each other as brothers.
“During the National Small College Rugby Organization tournament, the St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s rugby team outscored and beat their rivals Franklin & Marshall College, Ithaca College, The Claremont Colleges and Susquehanna University,” said Commissioner Tom Jarboe (1st District). “The team played with great effort up to their defeat to New Mexico Highland University, giving them the number two spot in the nation.” In honoring the team, the commissioners recognized the team’s athleticism, poise, sportsmanship and leadership in representing St Mary’s College of Maryland and St. Mary’s County at the national tournament, along with their outstanding work and dedication to create a stronger and better community From St. Mary’s College of Athletics
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Hills Extends Point Lead With Friday Potomac Win
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By Doug Watson Contributing Writer Current point leader Daryl Hills drove to his 4th win of the season in last Friday nights Limited Late Model feature at Potomac Speedway. The Win for Hills, the defending track champion, was his 19th career win in the division. The re draw placed Hills and Brandon Long on the front row for the start with Hills zipping into the race lead as the field went hard off turn two. From that point on, it would be a race for second, as Hills would lead the distance in a relatively easy win aboard his potent Rocket XR-1 no.55. “This was the best this car has been all season.” Hills stated post race. “Starting up front really helped tonight, but this car was so good, I think anyone could have driven it.” Hills positioned himself for a second straight title, with his winning drive. “I’ve never been much of a point racer, but it would be nice for this team if we could do it.” Said Hills. “With only one point race left, we’ve got a shot to do it, and I couldn’t do this with out all the crew and sponsors.” David Williams came form 10th to finish second with Billy Tucker, Derrick Quade and Brandon Long completing the top-five. In the companion 20-lap RUSH Crate Late Model feature, Jeff Pilkerton drove to his first win of the season, setting a personal record as well. Pilkerton’s win would be his 50th career feature win at Potomac in a career that’s spanned three decades. Pilkerton drew the pole for the feature and made the most of his good fortune as he would lead all 20-laps in scoring the monumental win. Pilkerton’s drive to the win was not easy, as he had to repel the repeated advances of eventual runner up Greg Roberson, to post the win steering his MasterSbilt no.8. “We have had no luck this season.” Pilkerton stated. “When we drew the pole for the feature, I knew I had to get out front first, and the boys had this car as good as it’s been all season here.” Pilkerton was relieved to get the milestone 50th off his bucket list. “It’s nice to finally get it done.” a happy Pilkerton said with a smile. “There’s a lot of people who helped me over the years and this night is for
all of them.” Darren Alvey came home third with Ben Bowie and Timmy Booth rounding out the top-five. In support class action Kyle Nelson posted his second win of the season, and career 19th, in the 16-lap Street Stock feature, Billy Crouse won his second of 2016 in the 15-lap Hobby Stock feature, Ed Pope Sr. collected his 3rd Strictly Stock win and Mikey Latham was victorious for the 6th time this season in the nightcap 15-lap U-Car main. Limited Late Model feature finish 1. Daryl Hills 2. David Williams 3. Billy Tucker 4. Derrick Quade 5. Brandon Long 6. Rich Marks 7. Tyler Emory 8. Jim Jesmer Sr. 9. Barry Lear Sr. 10. Kyle Lear RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish 1. Jeff Pilkerton 2. Greg Roberson 3. Darren Alvey 4. Ben Bowie 5. Timmy Booth 6. Matt Tarbox 7. John Imler 8. Logan Roberson 9. Ryan Clement 10. Chuck Bowie 11. Jamie Sutphin 12. Megan Mann 13. Megan Emory 14.Greg Carrico 15. Richard Culver 16. John Sellner 17. Darin Henderson Street Stock feature finish 1.Kyle Nelson 2. Troy Kassiris 3. Scotty Nelson 4. Ed Pope Jr. 5. Barry Williams Sr. 6. Jeremy Pilkerton 7. Mike Raleigh 8. Mike Latham Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Billy Crouse 2. John Burch 3. Jerry Deason 4. Tommy Randall 5. Sam Archer 6. Buddy Dunagan 7. Bobby Miexsall 8. Matt Randall 9. Jonathan Knott 10. Sam Raley 11. Kevin Murphy 12. Brian Adkins Strictly Stock feature finish 1. Ed Pope Sr. 2. Shaun Smith 3. John Hardesty 4. JJ Silvious 5. Drew Payne 6. Johnny Hardesty 7. Nabil Guffey 8. Ray Bucci U-Car feature finish 1. Mikey Latham 2. Jamie Marks 3. Savannah Windsor 4. Brian Coe Jr. 5. Dominic Silvious 6. Stephen Suite 7. Stephanie Homberg 8. Justin Bowley 9. Brent Howell 10. Ben Pirner
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New Manager of Wicomico Shores Golf Course to Begin Work in September
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County have appointed Nicholas Isom as the new Manager of the Wicomico Shores Golf Course. He assumes his duties on September 19, 2016. Mr. Isom comes to St. Mary’s County Government with extensive golf and managerial experience. Currently he is the General Manager and Head Golf Professional at TPC of Myrtle Beach. There he oversees daily golf operations, tournaments, tournament operations, the handicap system, inventory and golf staff. Isom is also responsible for the golf operations budget and is currently a PGA professional who provides personal and group lessons. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Mr. Isom to St. Mary’s County as the new manager at Wicomico Shores Golf Course,” said Commissioner President Randy Guy. “Mr. Isom brings a wealth of experience in golf course management. We believe his experience set is exactly what’s needed to lead the course toward a more profitable future.” Previously, Mr. Isom was a golf professional at Pawleys Plantation Golf and
Country Club where he distinguished himself by hosting the Golf Channel’s 2014 taping of “Big Break in Myrtle Beach” and as the first assistant professional at Litchfield County Club. “Mr. Isom comes to the Department of Recreation & Parks experienced in the customer service based Golf Course/Restaurant Management business,” said Brian Loewe, Recreation and Parks Director. “We welcome him and his family to St. Mary’s County and look forward to further developing the game of golf here in the county.” Mr. Isom holds Bachelor’s degrees in Golf Complex Management from San Diego Golf Academy, where he was the class valedictorian, and Virginia College. Isom was raised in Falls Church, VA and his wife in Calvert County. Both are happy to return to the area and look forward to raising their children in Southern Maryland. Mr. Isom will earn an annual salary of $60,000.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Soccor Team Picked to Finish Sixth in This Year’s Conference Race Despite reaching the championship game of the 2015 Capital Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Championship Tournament and returning the reigning CAC Player of the Year, St. Mary’s College of Maryland was picked to finish sixth in this year’s conference race as the CAC Men’s Soccer Preseason Coaches Poll was released Tuesday morning. St. Mary’s collected 45 points to best Wesley College for one of the six spots in the conference playoffs if the tournament were to begin tomorrow. Last year as the sixth seed, the Seahawks knocked out No. 3 seed Wesley in the first round and then eliminated No. 2 seed York College of Pennsylvania in the semifinals, taking York to overtime. St. Mary’s Cinderella run ended at top-seed Salisbury University in the title match.
2016 CAC Men’s Soccer Preseason Coaches Poll 1. Salisbury (5 first-place votes), 75 points 2. Christopher Newport (3 first-place votes), 69 points 3. York (Pa.) (1 first-place vote), 64 points 4. Mary Washington, 57 points 5. F rostburg State (1 first-place vote), 51 points 6. St. Mary’s (Md.), 45 points 7. Wesley, 38 points 8. Marymount (Va.), 21 points 9. Penn State Harrisburg, 20 points 10. Southern Virginia, 9 points The Seahawks finished the 2015 campaign as the conference championship tournament runners-up for the third time in program history and the first time since 1992. St. Mary’s posted a 9-9-2 (4-4-1 CAC) record under head coach Alun Oli-
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The Tackle Box Weekly Fishing Report By Ken and Linda Lamb Special To The County Times Spot are now in the Patuxent as far as Sandy Point. The tasty summer visitors are usually here by the fourth of July, but 30 days of rain in June and other factors have delayed them until now. The head boats out of Bunky’s in Solomons made excellent catches over the weekend. The spot may reach Kingston Hollow and Hawk’s Nest by the time you read this. The Town Creek Pier is now re-opened after a tiff with authorities over permits ; spot love that area and the pier should produce good spot catches. The croaker have slowed at the pier, but rockfish have been caught there in the 24 inch size. Perch and crabs are very good. Spanish mackerel are all up and down the ship’s channel. The super fast, high jumping mackerel are mixed with blues and stripers in the Target Ship area in the south and all along the eastern shore edge from Punch Island to the false channel into the little Choptank. The Solomons boats find the fish under birds and visit one batch of birds to the next looking for keeper size rockfish which allow them to limit out in the two per person daily. The blues and mackerel are all sizes from 14 inches to 24 or so. This is really good fishing. Trollers fishing right at the PR marker off Cedar Point are getting spanish, rockfish and blues in good numbers. The mackerel can best be caught with planers which hold down a small spoon and trolled fast. Big dodgers in front of small spoons is another effective mackerel rig. They can be caught sight cast-
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ing and reeling lures in fast as possible, but this is not reliable. An amazing story of huge channel bass in schools of several acres chasing all manner of smaller fish (rockfish, mackerel and blues) drawing big bull sharks breaching in the middle of the feeding fish grabbing the big reds for a meal has come from the cut channel off the mouth of the Rappahannock . The big reds have been sighted and caught below the Target ship in the mid bay. Bottom fishing for croaker on the middle grounds at sunset and into the night has been sucessful this week. Croaker in the Patuxent have been hard to find in the heat. Perch are in the rivers in good numbers in 30 or more feet. Rockfish are in the Potomac and Patuxent in the evening and morning for trollers and lure casters on all the bars and oyster beds. Catfishing has been excellent up the Patuxent near Benedict, and in the Potomac from Port Tobacco to Na nje moy. Some big largemouth bass are being caught in ponds and St. Mary’s Lake. Pictured: Travis Haffer
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South County Farmers Market
A Growing Success By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
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Five years ago when the Homegrown Farmers Market in Lexington Park first opened its doors not everyone was convinced it would be a success, considering it was starting out in an area of South County where businesses have long struggled to stay open. But a success it has become, according to the figures of customers and vendors who have made it a haven for buying and selling fresh grown local produce, locally raised meats and even baked goods and crafts. The celebration of the farmer’s market’s fifth anniversary Aug. 27 drew in 900 customers in just four hours of operations, and vendors reported one of their best sales days yet. “I had family there that day,” said Dawn Ulmschneider of Porpoise Creek Farm in Compton, which sold fresh produce. “It was packed with customers.” When the market first opened in 2012 the total estimated average attendance was 237 customers a day that has since grown to 612 customers. The estimated sales on a survey day was $3,672.83 and has now more than doubled to $8,086.92. Also the amount of cus-
tomers surveyed from year to year show that more and more of them came out to South County just for the market to the tune of 84 percent of respondents last year. “We had a record crowd,” said Donna Sasscer, the county’s Agriculture and Seafood specialist with the Department of Economic Development. “We’re surprised every week with the dedicated customers who come in. “But we’re still drawing new customers every week. The market continues to grow.” The market has also grown to include wines from the Leonardtown Winery as well as spirits from a locally owned distillery, Sasscer said making it a hub for expanding and sustaining the diverisification of agriculture and tourism. The farmers market itself represents shift in thinking from the county’s long dependence on tobacco growing years ago to other forms of farming; it was funded in part by tax payer dollars and by money from the massive tobacco industry settlement. “We continue to get a variety of new vendors,” Sasscer said. “It’s a success not only for the agricultural community but for the community as a whole.” Sasscer said that a loyal core of residents had chosen to support the farmers market. “There’s a huge sense of community there,” Sasscer said. “It gives people in South County an opportunity to support the concept of buying local. “They’ve embraced it as a community asset.” The market’s popularity has grown despite its limited hours of operation; it is open just two days a
week on Wednesday and Saturday for only a handful of hours. John K. Parlett, the chair of the county’s Agriculture, Seafood and Forestry Advisory Board, which monitors the operations at the farmer’s market, said it was one of three in the county that was continuing to thrive. Their existence helps to make agricultural viable in the county. “We’ve got three farmers markets in the county and they’re all doing well,” Parlett said. “But they don’t all have a permanent home like the Homegrown Farmers Market. “It’s a great example of what a farmers market can be.” Without farmers markets, making a living off the land might become more difficult locally, Parlett said, and that meant farms might shrink or even begin to disappear. “Agricultural activities would be much less in Southern Maryland,” Parlett said. “You might see them not be farms anymore.” The Tri-County Council along with the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission is currently working on a way to bring a slaughter facility to a site somewhere in either St. Mary’s, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s or Anne Arundel counties, Parlett said, which, as a U.S. Department of Agriculture approved and inspected facility, would make it much easier for local meat producers to bring their products to market. Those local producers must take their meats hours away to another facility just to be inspected before it can be sold, making the final product more expensive. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Obituaries
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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Carlton Alexander Turner Carlton Alexander Turner “Taco”, 55, of California, MD passed away on August 28, 2016. Born on August 3, 1961 in Rosewell, NM, he was the son of Teofila M. Turner and Ronald W. Turner. Carlton is survived by his 2 sisters and 1 brother. He was a truck driver for the Trading Post Company in Great Mills, MD. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Joseph Lloyd officiating. Interment will be private.
Alma Elizabeth Tate Roussell Alma Elizabeth Tate Roussell, 82, of Avenue, MD formerly from Colonial Beach, VA passed away on August 23, 2016. Born on November 19, 1933 in Colonial Beach, VA, she was the daughter of the late Louis Tate and Maude Tate. Alma was the loving wife of the late Alvin Glen Roussell who preceded him in death on November 18, 2001. Alma is survived by her children: Denise Roussell Edwards (Lyle) of Columbia, SC, Alan R. Roussell (Carol E.) of New Smyrna Beach, FL, 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Siblings: Louis Tate, Jr., of Lake Anna, VA, Lois Nash of Lottsburg, VA, and Delma Fore of Fredericksburg, VA. She graduated from Colonial Beach High School in 1950 and moved from College Park, MD to St. Mary’s County, MD in 1977. Alma was a Switchboard Operator for C & P Telephone Company. She enjoyed Bowling, and was a care giver to friends and family. All services will be private.
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Sarah Polley Ogilby, 74 of Hollywood, MD formerly of Wilmington, DE passed away on August 28, 2016 at her residence. Born May 18, 1942 in Bloomington, IN, she was the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth and Noble Carl Polley, Sr. Sarah was the loving wife of the late Christopher Ogilby whom she married in Indianapolis, IN on May 28, 1976. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Bryner of Hollywood, MD, siblings, the late Mary Polley, Jane Barker of Bloomington, IN, the late Noble Polley, Jr., Helen Ennis, Bloomington, IN, Thomas Polley of St. Paul, IN, William Polley, Jerry Polley of Spencer IN, and Robin Zelenka of Indianapolis, IN, grandchildren, Devon DeVane of Valdosta, GA and Madison DeVane of Hollywood, MD. Sarah graduated from Bloomington High School in 1960, she was a Material Planner for DuPont retiring in 2015 after 11 years of service. She was a member of First Saints Community Church, Leonardtown, MD and Southern Maryland Emmaus. Sarah Ogilby was a beloved servant of Jesus. She was dedicated to sharing her faith and guiding others closer to Jesus. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 11:00AM in First Saints Community Church, Leonardtown, MD. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to be made in memory of Sarah to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Dennis Dee Guss Dennis Dee Guss, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away August 26, 2016 at his residence. Born August 1, 1938 in Wolford, North Dakota he was the son of Donald Dee Guss, and Ella Mae Hanson Guss. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955 – 1958 and later worked as a welder for the railroads. He also did construction work and was a truck driver. Predeceased by his parents and brothers Larry Guss, Lloyd Guss and Kermit Guss, Dennis is survived by his wife Betty A. Guss; children, Dennis D. Guss, Jr. of Dahlgren, VA and Lance L. Miller of Cobb Island, MD; brother Donald “Pete” Richard of Mechanicsville, MD; sisters Donna Flemion of Ft. Washington, MD, Betty Reid (Ronald) of Owings, MD and Vanessa “Penny” Farley of Colonial Beach, VA; 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Private arrangements are being handled by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622.
Charles DeSales “Bill” Douglas Charles DeSales “Bill” Douglas 78, of Mechanicsville, MD departed this life at Clinton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, MD on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Charles was born on May 30, 1938 in Hughesville, MD to the late Charles Worthington and Margaret Corinne Chase Douglas. Charles was married to the late Mary Eleanora Lyles Douglas in 1957 until her departure in 1998. From that union, they had 7 children. Charles was loved for his loving, affectionate persona when around people. Family time was spent enjoying family cookouts, watching the kids play, and conferring with the grandchildren as they developed in life. He was a member of the Craftsmen Club who loved to build picnic tables and barbecue grills in his spare time. Mechanically inclined, he liked repairing lawn mowers and cars. He enjoyed fishing, going to Baltimore Orioles games, and visiting the Casino’s when time permitted. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy’s fan that faithfully watched the Cowboys and Redskins play. Grandpa took pride in baking his sheet cakes for family birthday’s. Most of all, he loved being around family and friends. Charles is survived by his children, Charles P. Douglas of La Plata, MD, Francis D. Douglas of Waldorf, MD, Joseph L. Douglas (Shirley) of Helen, MD, Mary B. Douglas of District Heights, MD, James D. Douglas of Mechanicsville, MD, Steven P. Douglas (Vonda) of Brandywine, MD and Stephanie P. Douglas of California, MD. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary E. Douglas, his sister, Patricia Young and daughter-in-law, Shirley Douglas.
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Pet of the Week Meet Sadie
Sadie is a Red Miniature Pinscher mixed with a Dachshund . She was rescued from our local shelter, she is estimated to about a year and a half old. Unfortunately, Sadie would do best in a house without small children. Contact the Animal Relief Fund if you are interested in adding Sadie to your family.
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Sherry is a Silver/Gray Tabby. She is estimated to be about 4 and a half months old. Contact the Animal Relief Fund if you are interested in adding Sherry to you family..
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Calvert Sports Center Brings Family and Fitness Together By Miranda McLain Contributing Writer The owner of World Gym now owns another fitness facility – the new Calvert Sports Center, a family-focused environment for family members to stay active together. Calvert Sports Center opened on August 29. The center is comprised of learning centers in addition to gyms, which offers families a chance to be “active at the same time, but not necessarily together,” said Lisa Burris, manager of Calvert Sports Center. Burris said the space is useful because families can combine physical health and learning in one facility. Calvert Sports Center offers services that combine physical health and learning in a family-oriented environment. The center is working towards reaching families and students of “all ages and stages of fitness,” Burris said. Furthermore, birthday parties can be held at the fitness center, gym, or the athletic courts. Both adults and children have numerous options at the new facility. Children have the option of working in the learning
center while their families use the training and conditioning centers if they wish. The after-school program will be supervised; there will be an education professional on staff. There are about 30 laptops available for student use, as well as iPads and other electronic devices. There is also space available for students to review with their tutor if they want a more private area to study in. There are plenty of activities for adults to partake in as well. One of the popular attractions is the golf stimulator. Burris said the stimulator is great for adults and is similar to playing a video game. The Grand Opening is scheduled for October 1. There will be various activities available to families so that they receive an introduction to the center, and a few Redskins players are scheduled to make an appearance as well. World Gym members are free to use the facilities for no charge for a limited period of time.
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Concert at Calvert Marine Museum MARYLAND SAFE BOATING Friday Aug. 26, 2016 COURSE OFFERED
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In Maryland, the law states that anyone operating a motorized vessel and born on or after July 1, 1972 must possess a certificate of boating safety. This certificate, valid for life, is non-renewable. Fines for not having this certificate range from $25 to $500. The Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron is offering the Maryland Safe Boating Course. This course meets this law and is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. Students must attend the two classroom sessions, Saturday, September 10th 9am – 3pm and Saturday September 24th 9am – 12pm for wrap up, review and test. The course will be taught at the Navy Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD. The course focuses on recreational sail or power boaters, personal watercraft riders, fisherman and hunters on the rules and state regulations of safe boating in the Maryland waterways. Docking, knots,
lighting, signals, aids to navigation, fire extinguishers, PFDs, and other onboard requirements are just a few of the areas to be discussed by experienced watermen and women. Once participants pass the end of course test, they obtain the Maryland Boating Safety Certification Card, required to be carried for anyone born after July 1,1972, and are operating any motorized water vessel in Maryland. All states recognize this boating education card. The cost for the course is $25 with additional family members paying $10. Payment may be made by cash or check during the first class. Pre-registration is recommended to reserve a seat to ensure that enough courseware materials are available. To register, call Hal Willard at 301-9047265. For more information on the Squadron and its activities, visit www.usps.org/ localusps/patuxent. Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron
Celebrate the Arts at Art Walk First Friday Sponsored jointly by the St. Mary’s County Arts Council, the Commissioners of Leonardtown, and the Leonardtown Business Association, September 2nd First Friday is the 4th annual Art Walk in celebration of Leonardtown’s 2012 designation as an Arts & Entertainment District. Started in 2012 by the St. Mary’s County Arts Council, Art Walk displays a wonderful selection of local art and artists– including artists not affiliated with a gallery - in selected businesses around Leonardtown and allows visitors to vote for their favorite pieces. While the art will be available for viewing all month, voting begins Tuesday, August 30 and ends September 2nd, so be sure to come visit the businesses and vote for your favorite piece of art throughout the week. Start your tour of art by picking up a ballot at Opal Fine Art Gallery & Gifts, North End Gallery, Yellow Door Art Studios or any other participating business. From there, you’ll want to visit at least three different Art Walk sites so you can vote for your favorite pieces. Each busi-
ness you visit will stamp your ballot - when you’re finished, turn your ballot in to any participating business. Or, on First Friday bring your ballot to the Leonardtown Arts Center between 5 and 8 p.m. and receive a free gift (while supplies last). In addition to beautiful art around town, Art Walk First Friday will feature live music by popular jazz trio, Higher Standards, the Spring Ridge Rhythm Club and the brass ensemble from Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra and Choir (SMYOC). Additionally, there will be new shows and featured artists at Opal Fine Art Gallery and Gifts and Yellow Door Arts Studios; and the artists of North End Gallery will be celebrating the gallery’s 30th anniversary, including new works of art, special memories of the past 30 years, and the dedication of a gallery section to the memory of late member artist, Judith Coville Conrad. Professional and amateur artists will be painting outside as part of the painting en pleine air event and there will be other hands-on art activities for the whole family.
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Barb and Chip Whipkey are pleased to announce Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop will be celebrating their 1st anniversary at 46400 Lexington Village Way. “We’re the new home of the best bird food in town,” said Barb Whipkey, owner of the new Wild Birds Unlimited. “Stop by and see the store; we’ve brought nature indoors and created a very calming, relaxing environment.” Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop will be celebrating its First Anniversary on September 9-11, 10 AM – 5 PM. There will be visits from owls, hawks and even a falcon on Sunday from 11 AM – 3 PM. Nature education, give-a-ways and prize drawings make this a celebration suitable for the entire family. “We have enjoyed sharing the sharing the hobby of backyard bird feeding with
the residents of Southern Maryland and look forward to calling Southern Maryland home for many more years. This hobby is second only in popularity to gardening and is enjoyed by over 53 million Americans,” stated Barb Whipkey Anniversary activities include: Feeder Swap Participating in the Feeder Swap promotion is a great way to give back to your community. Customers bring in their old bird feeders and then get a 20% discount on the purchase of a new one. Salvageable, traded-in feeders will then be cleaned, sanitized and donated to local schools. Raptor’s Eye, Sunday, September 11th, 11 AM – 3:00 PM Owls, hawks and a falcon will be visiting the store. Drawing for a year’s worth of seed, bird feeding pole station and more.
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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
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Officers’ Club silver card holders, contractors, members of the Navy League, and sponsored guests. For more information: Contact Pam at Pam447@me.com, Kimbra.benson@hotmail.com, Pat at rodschroeder@comcast.net. Sotterley Farmer’s Market Historic Sotterley Plantation (Sotterley) 8 to 9 a.m. The public is invited to the Sotterley Plantation grounds to shop local! Purchase the best quality home-grown vegetables, fruit, and plants, as well as unique, handcrafted items. For the third year running, we further strengthen our strong ties to the Southern Maryland farm community and continue our over 300 year farming tradition as we open up the Sotterley Farmer’s Market – a producer only farmer’s market – every Saturday from May 28 through September 24! SMS Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store (16562 Three Notch Rd., Ridge) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Just because summer is here doesn’t mean we are closed. Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store will continue to be open on Saturdays between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays between 10 a.m to 1 p.m.. Donations will only be accepted between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. We will continue to post specials in the store, as well as on our facebook page. We look forward to having you stop by and see us!!!! We have all kinds of fun summer clothes, shoes, and accessories for all your summer parties and events.
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PATUXENT MOOSE 2393 VS ST. MARY’S SHERIFF’S DEPT RAFFLES, 50/50 RAFFLES, FOOD, DRINKS, DOOR PRIZES AND MORE!
$5.00 ADMISSION FOR PLAYERS AND SPECTATORS ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE SO. MD. FAMILY ADVOCATE CENTER, HOLLYWOOD, MD SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 AT 12:00 PM TIPPITT’S BALL FIELD, HOLLYWOOD MD Join us at the Hollywood, Patuxent 2393 Moose Lodge following the game.
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!
Cost is $15 for steak or shrimp, or $18 for combination. Call 301-934-8221. Come support veterans, active-duty military, and your community! PUBLIC WELCOME.
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.
Be the Light: Overdose Awareness (21770 FDR, Lexington Park) 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. This event is held in honor of International Overdose Awareness and is designed to Remember, Heal and Prevent overdose losses. The event will include a Candlelight Gathering program and a Lumninary Lit Labyrinth for meditation. Event will be outdoors but will be moved inside in the event of inclement weather. Beacon of Hope is located at 21770 FDR in Lexington Park, inside Millison Plaza and behind Family Dollar. For more information, please call 240-2980212 or 240-808-1875.
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.
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Seminar: Harnessing the Power of Data (Southern Maryland Higher Education Center – 44219 Airport Rd, California) 8 a.m. The Patuxent Partnership will host a daylong program, “Harnessing the Power of Data to Enable Warfighting Superiority” on Thursday, September 1, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. A reception will follow at Bollywood Masala. The Patuxent Partnership works with government, industry and academia on initiatives in science and technology, hosts programs of interest to NAVAIR and the broader DoD community, supports workforce development including education initiatives and professional development. 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. Am. Legion Post 221 Meeting (AL Post 221 – 21690 Colton Point Rd, Avenue) 8 to 9 p.m. American Legion Post 221 invites all active duty personnel and veterans to join us for our monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 8:00pm. Visit our website at http://www.alpost221.webs.com/ or e-mail us at alpost221@netscape.net. Call (301) 884-4071 for more information.
Friday, September 2
Steak & Shrimp Dinner La Plata Am Leg (6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata) 6 to 8 p.m. American Legion Post 82 will hold a Steak and Shrimp Dinner 6 - 8 pm every first Friday at the post, 6330 Crain Hwy, La Plata.
Saturday, September 3
Summerseat Farm & Artisan Market (craft fair) (Summerseat Farm – 26655 Three Notch Rd, Mechanicsville) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are excited to announce Summerseat Farm’s First Annual Artisan Market (craft fair)! The Artisan Market will be held the first Saturday of September, October, & November between the hours of 8am-4pm. These events will be held outside at Summerseat Farm - a beautiful venue – rain or shine. Dates are Sep 3, Oct 1, Nov 5. Vendor information: sale items may include homemade, handmade, vintage, art, or baked items. No yard sale items or direct sales permitted (Scentsy, Origami Owl, etc.). Registration starts Friday, July 8. Cost is $30 per 12 x 12 space. Vendor application form and payment must be received by “July 31st” to secure the space. Don’t wait register early to select your spot! See www. summerseat.org or our facebook page for application and more details. Park Rock Fest 2016 (Saint Mary’s County Fairgrounds – 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown) 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Park Rock Fest 2016 is the place to be on Saturday, September 3rd, at the Saint Mary’s County Fairgrounds 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Come celebrate the 14th annual Park Rock Fest produced by the Power Jam Music Alliance Inc. and sponsored by St. Mary’s County and the Maryland State Arts Council. There will be 23 bands performing on one of three concurrent music stages; for non-stop music! The fest features Pop, Punk, Emo, Screamo, Hard Rock, Alternative, Independent, Acoustic, Hardcore, and Metal. The headliner for 2016 is Gus G who was lead guitar with Ozzy Osbourne on the metal stage. The headliner on the Punk, Pop, Inde and Alternative stage is The Great Heights Band. Back for a second year is the third stage with acoustic acts headline Jamall Anthony. The Park Rock Fest also features commercial vendors and community group vendors and band merch tents. The gates open at 11:00 AM and close at 9 PM. All ages are welcome. Park Rock Fest is drug free, alcohol free, and an obscenity free event.
Community SoMD Am. Legion 221 Pork & Beef Sandwich Sale (American Legion Post 221 – 21690 Colton Pt. Rd., Avenue) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on both Saturday and Sunday at American Legion Post 221 @ 21690 Colton’s Point Rd (Rt. 242), in Avenue, MD. The event will be from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and sandwiches will cost $7.00 each. Call (301) 884-4071 for further information. Also check out our website at: www.alpost221.webs.com/.
Sunday, September 4
Hymn Sing (Hollywood Church of the Nazarene – Sotterly Rd. Hollywood) 6 p.m. This is open to the public and a free event. We furnish pianist, song leader and hymn books. You furnish your presence and love for singing the hymns of the church. For more information contact: Terri Palmer 301-884-8082.
Monday, September 5
3 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 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. rd
Wednesday, September 7
Little Explorers: Weather (Historic St. Mary’s City – 18751 Hogaboom Ln, St Mary’s City) 10 to 11 a.m. Meet at The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary, 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686. Get swept up with us, as we walk to Town Center. Designed for preschool age children 3-5 years old and an accompanying adult. $4 per child ($3 Friends members); one accompanying adult free. Full-day admission included. (240) 8954990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org.
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LVRSA Ledo Pizza Fundraiser (Ledo Pizza – 25460 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) 4 to 8 p.m. The Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary (LVRSA) is a having fundraiser on September 7th, from 4-8pm, at Ledo Pizza Restaurant in Leonardtown, MD for both dine-in or carry-out. Please tell your cashier/server or write on your receipt that you are there to support the LVRSA fundraiser. We hope to see you there and thank you for all your support!
5TH ANNUAL COW PIE BINGO A Free Community Event Sponsored by the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary
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2016 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Summit (CSM – 8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata) 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you are an existing business owner, a budding entrepreneur, an inventor, a researcher, or a Southern Maryland resident with an interest in the future of our economic growth, then this event is for you. Visit http://bit.ly/2aHB4eP to register Here or email lcreason@csmd.edu. The Small Business Development Center at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) invites you to join us for the 2016 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Summit. This Summit will convene industry, education, government and the research and scientific community for a conversation about the region’s preparedness to support entrepreneurial innovations, start-up technology efforts and the transfer of scientific research of mature technology available for commercial use. Join us in identifying strategies to help diversify business opportunities in order to sustain in a competitive environment within the region. An Evening with Kim Campbell (Port Tobacco Playhouse – 508 Charles St, La Plata) 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sagepoint Senior Living Services is pleased to present An Evening with Kim Campbell as the kickoff to their 40th Anniversary Celebration. This free event is part of Sagepoint’s Community Education Series and will allow members of our community to hear from Kim Campbell, wife of legendary entertainer Glen Campbell who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2011. Kim’s role as her husband Glen’s caregiver was monumental and we are excited for her to share her experiences with us. Though the event is free, seating is limited so be sure to RSVP before it is too late! The first 50 to register will receive a free copy of I’ll Be Me, the documentary of Glen’s Goodbye Tour.
September 17, 2016 – Rain or Shine Noon – 4:00 p.m. Cows released at 2:00 p.m.
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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.
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Flat Iron Farm 45840 Highway to Heaven Lane Great Mills, MD 20634
Three Winners 1st - $3,000 2nd - $2,000 3rd - $1,000
Classic Car Show Petting Zoo Food will be available
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1. Kiln 5. American time 8. Female sibling 11. Fencing sword 13. Spoken in Laos 14. Swiss river 15. Fictional Middle-earth 16. “The Real World” (abbr.) 17. Replacement worker 18. Form after cuts 20. Frozen water 21. Irritates 22. Type of bread 25. Female peace officers 30. Where to put things 31. Commercials 32. Hard drinker 33. Take in 38. Copy 41. Volume of published materials 43. Used to be called “skim”
45. Organizes 47. Parts of worms 49. __ Khan: hereditary title 50. A cravat with wide square ends 55. Central China mountain range 56. Longing 57. Elephant’s name 59. British children’s author Blyton 60. Something curved in shape 61. Home to important events 62. Nagorno Karabakh Republic (abbr.) 63. A very large body of water 64. Consists of two elements
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4. Spanish river 5. In the preceding month 6. Malignant tumor 7. Dried off 8. Via __: main street of Ancient Rome 9. Asian country (alt. sp.) 10. One point south of southeast 12. Confederate soldier 14. Popular Bollywood actress Thottumkal 19. Small scale embedded generation (abbr.) 23. Female sheep 24. Of unsound mind 25. Pacific Time 26. Iowa town 51044 27. Trim 28. Wrath 29. Used to serve wine
34. Make less bright 35. Skywalker mentor __-Wan Kenobi 36. Protestant, Ulster, Loyalist 37. Expression of disappointment 39. Tropical fruits 40. Furniture with open shelves 41. Metal can be extracted from it 42. Flat tableland with steep edges 44. Lingua __ 45. Chadic language 46. Peruse 47. Yemenese port city 48. Lean 51. Helps little firms 52. Blackjack players need this 53. Be obedient to 54. Source of the Nile River 58. Cool
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Sunset Concert Festival O’Donnell Lake (10400 O’Donnell Lake Park, Waldorf) 7 p.m.
Team Trivia The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) 7 p.m.
Steve Nelson Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 6 to 10 p.m.
122nd Labor Day Supper - A Southern Maryland Tradition St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Piney Parish in Waldorf Noon to 5 p.m.
Zumba Gold-Toning at Mt Hope Mt. Hope Community Center (104 Pushaw Station Rd, Sunderland) 7 to 8 p.m.
Friday, Sep. 2 DJ Allen 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. Ryan Forrester Trio The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) 8 p.m.
Saturday, Sep. 3 Sotterley Farmer’s Market Historic Sotterley (44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood) 8 a.m. Wicked Weekend Trio Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 8 p.m. to midnight Park Rock Fest 2016 Saint Mary’s County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown) 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Tuesday, Sep. 6 Cedar Point Ladies Golf Cedar Point Golf Course (23248 Cedar Point Rd, Patuxent River) 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Sep. 7 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. SoMd Farming Community Public Forum College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus (115 J W Williams Road, Prince Frederick) 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, Sep. 8 An Evening with Kim Campbell Port Tobacco Playhouse (508 Charles St, La Plata) 6:30 to 7:30 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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Library Closed in Observance of Labor Day
All three branches of the St. Mary’s County Library will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day.
Your Own Home: St. Mary’s Financial Course
Charlotte Hall 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.
Homeschoolers Workshop
Leonardtown Library will hold a Homeschoolers Workshop on Monday, September 12 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Homeschool students and parents, start your school year off right by learning how to get the most from your library’s resources and services. Meet fellow homeschoolers and your friendly library staff!
Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word 2013
Lexington Park Library will host a Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word 2013 on Monday, September 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how to open, create, format, print, and save documents using Microsoft Word 2013. Prerequisites: Basic skills in using the mouse & keyboard. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
Ready to Vote? Learn How!
Lexington Park Library will hold a special program ‘Ready to Vote? Learn How!’ on Tuesday, September 13 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Are you a first-time voter in a Presidential Election? This is your opportunity to register to vote, get a demonstration of the Maryland voting machines, find out what to bring to the polls, learn about voting absentee, as a student, or military member, and learn how to research unbiased and accurate information about the candidates. Registration recommended on www.stmalib.org.
Computer Basics 2: Internet Searching and Online Security
Leonardtown Library will hold a Computer Basics 2: Internet Searching and Online Security class on Wednesday, September 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Part two of a four part series. Learn terminology, basic features, and how to navigate the Internet. Pick up tips on browsing and evaluating websites in order to make your browsing experience more successful. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www. stmalib.org or call 301-475-2846.
College Ambassador Connection
Leonardtown Library will host the College Ambassador Connection on Wednesday, September 14 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thinking about heading to college, but you still have some questions before you take the plunge? Stop by one of our drop-in College Preparedness classes presented by Americorp Vista to get some answers! The college ambassadors cover a different topic each week ranging from financial aid to how to choose the right major to you, and are sure to shed some light on any of your questions surrounding higher education. No registration required.
Introduction to Genealogy 101: Part 1
Charlotte Hall Library will hold an Introduction to Genealogy 101: Part 1 class on Thursday, September 15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Part 1 of a 2 part class. Learn the best methods of gathering, researching, organizing and evaluating information on your ancestors using websites, censuses and databases. Basic computer skills and email account required. Adult classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required onwww.stmalib.org or call 301-884-2211.
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Heart 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 and has been shown to reduce the pain of arthritis and improve your overall health. The series is 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. beginning Sept. 12 and continuing through Friday, Oct. 21. A commitment to regular class attendance and follow up at home is required. This class is offered for free but class size is limited. Call 301-475-6019 to sign up.
CarFit
Have you been driving a car that’s unfamiliar to you? Have you had knee, back, or hip surgery that makes it difficult for you to get into and out of your car? Do you want to make sure you’re driving as safely as possible? Then sign up for the upcoming CarFit event to be held at Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, Sept. 30. Half-hour slots are available between 12 and 4 p.m. CarFit is an educational program created by the American Society on Aging and developed in collaboration with AAA (American Automobile Association), AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association. The program is designed to help older drivers find out how well they currently fit their personal vehicle, to highlight actions they can take to improve their fit, and to promote conversations about driver safety and community mobility. A proper fit in one’s personal vehicle can greatly increase not only the driver’s safety but also the safety of others. Each driver will meet with a certified CarFit technician and an occupational therapist during their timeslot. Participants will receive a roadside safety kit from the Department of Aging & Human Services. For more information, or to register, call Sarah Miller at 301-475-4200, ext. *1073, or email sarah.miller@ stmarysmd.com.
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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 participants will use acrylics to paint a lighthouse on canvas. On Monday, Sept. 19 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. 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 will be 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.
Canvas, Paint and Tape Project
How easy is it to paint a masterpiece worthy of hanging on your wall? Turns out, it’s quite simple, inexpensive and very fun! Using masking tape to section off parts of the canvas, then painting the sections different colors and finally, carefully peeling the tape off, you will find yourself with a free-style painting that also has definition. This free workshop will take place at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. All materials are supplied. Class size is limited. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, or stop by the reception desk at Loffler to sign up.
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. Mrs. Shrout is 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 301475-4200, ext. *1050.
Characters Wanted for Masquerade Party at Northern
Football Fun at Northern
Show your spirit for the start of the season and dress up in your favorite football team’s jersey or colors. Participate in our free football pool game for a chance to win a prize on Monday, Sept. 12, at the Northern Senior Activity Center at 11:30 a.m. The pool will follow Monday night’s game, Redskins vs. Steelers, and the winners will be contacted the next day. Complimentary beverages of iced tea, coffee and soda will be on hand. Reserve a cheeseburger lunch and some tailgate favorites before noon on Friday, Sept. 9. Lunch is a donation from seniors 60 and older; $6 for others, made the day of the event. To sign up for lunch in advance, please visit the front desk or call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
COPD: Prevention and Signs and Symptoms of a Problem
COPD can cause breathing symptoms like shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and more. COPD can be mistaken for a sign of aging or asthma. But COPD is something different–a chronic, progressive condition that can get worse over time. The first step is getting the right diagnosis. Then you can get the right treatment so you can breathe easier. Learn more during this presentation given by Health Connections, the community outreach program of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. The presentation will be held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 9:30 a.m. Sign up for this presentation by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
History Video at Loffler
Learn about The Dark Ages at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. This 94 minute video, which was presented by The History Channel for A & E Television Networks describes the period between the fall of Rome and the dawn of the Renaissance when Europe plunged into a dark night of constant war, splintered sovereignties, marauding pagans, and more. Who were the warlords and who were the brave souls who fought for peace and enlightenment during this 100 year period? Free. Seating is limited. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, or stop by the reception desk at Loffler to sign up.
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
“LEADERSHIP SOUTHERN MARYLAND”
REGIONAL COLLABORATION FOR TODAY’S LEADERS AND TOMORROW’S VISION I am unsure if many of you have heard of this wonderful program ”Leadership Southern Maryland” [LSM] here in the Tri County area that takes many of the top leaders in our government, business, and nonprofit sectors and provides an intense training over a nine month period to “polish” their great attributes and expose them to new ways of looking at issues that are impacting our region. This unique Executive Program provides opportunities for these proven leaders to share their own successful experiences and lessons learned with one another with a goal of enriching each individuals’ understanding of the issues facing Southern Maryland and equipping them with an ability to effect a positive change. The more I learn about these efforts, the more intrigued I have become with this opportunity to network and share ideas! I wish I was younger as I would have jumped at an opportunity to become involved with these efforts! In planning to do a story about this nonprofit organization that does much to improve the quality of life of our citizens, I was surprised to learn how many people I actually know who have been involved with these efforts since it was incorporated in 2008. Its first Executive Director, Karen Holcomb, and I started our careers at the same aircraft research and development activity at NATC Patuxent in the 1970s. Karen was a school teacher in Northern Virginia when she moved to St. Mary’s and was hired as a clerk-typist with the Federal government. I arrived here as a new Navy Ensign following 14 years as an enlisted man. We became great friends and over the years Karen rose to the highest civilian levels achieving Senior Executive Service and becoming one of the most senior female managers within the entire Naval Air Systems Command, an agency that employed 50,000+ at the time. Upon her retirement from LSM in 2014, Helen Mattingly Wernecke assumed the Executive Director’s role. Helen is also a longtime friend and has been instrumental in growing this organization. The organization had its roots in the original State administered “Leadership Maryland” initiative. Local graduates of the State program came together with a plan to launch a new effort to enhance the regional identity of the Tri County area. Their intent was to build a cadre of “well informed and connected future regional leaders” to deal with issues at the local level. One of the graduates was Tom Jarboe who is given credit for the initiating the process that became LSM. From its earliest days in 2008, this movement has seen more than 270 leaders graduate from what has been called a great “eye opening and skill building experience”. It has become a highly interactive and life-enriching course for accomplished leaders who are experts in many fields of endeavor. Every September, each new class commences nine months of intensive hands-on study with an in-depth discussion of current issues facing the region. The approximate 35 participants come together to strive to re-
solve challenges within housing and human services, education, public safety, energy, environment, defense, economic development, and multiculturalism. As I looked over the directory of individuals that have completed this training, several graduates have been written up in my column the past two years. I certainly can vouch for their outstanding and genuine community spirit and willingness to roll up their sleeves to make Southern Maryland a better place. These fine citizens include truly great friends such as Doug Alves, Joyce Baki, Wayne Devereux, Barbara Ives, Stephanie Witte, and Ray Wernecke who I know personally. Each in their own way are beautiful citizens who give so much back to their communities! They are wonderful people you should get to know… So you may be asking what actual benefits are achieved by this training and study? Good thoughts as I too was curious what is to be accomplished upon completion of this program? I have since learned these leaders are now better equipped to effect positive change as they gain a greater understanding of the unique forces and characteristics that make up the region. Additionally, this experience allows each individual to exam his or her own values, philosophies, and beliefs. And it builds trust, rapport, and networks among people with differing views while providing limitless opportunities to network with the 270+ graduates and their regional leaders. In meeting its mission, LSM has always required class members to complete a project during their 9 month experience. Beginning with the next class, Class of 2017, the participants will partner with other nonprofit organizations in the region to provide these groups with extra expertise and manpower to complete needed projects and objectives and allow for team building. It is hoped by this direct hands on approach with these various organizations, a positive long lasting change will be realized. Finally, in addition to the Executive Program, LSM has developed a “Teen Leadership Academy” that is designed to teach and develop those leadership skills in young people that are a vital part of everyday life. This 4 day summer program is a hands-on, experiential curriculum involving workshops and visits to meet with regional leaders in their workplaces here in Maryland. For example, a typical theme plan includes a trip to the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy in Nanjemoy for learning the latest issues with Public Safety and a trip to Annapolis to both the Naval Academy and the State House to experience leadership briefs from top Naval and State Officials who have agreed to meet with these young men and women. This amazing program is open to motivated teens from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties in grades 10 through 12. To close, I would like to report this story barely scratches the surface of the huge body of work accomplished by this great “think tank” over the past 8 years. It is an amazing group of people who have discovered a means to harness the local talents
and abilities of citizens living here among us. They have been able to learn through their collective talents and experiences a positive means to bring change for the common good for us all! Once more, it is all about “people helping people”, a subject that is near and dear to me! I wish to thank my good friend Helen Wernecke for providing me with most of the details about this great organization. Her inputs were superb! I really think she has a great future in this business!!! For additional information about this program, how to apply, or who to speak to concerning sponsorships, please contact Ms. Wernecke at (240) 725-5469 or you may email her at helen@leadershipsomd.org.
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 Award in 2011. Dave was a member of the Washington Redskins “Biggest Fans” the HOGETTES for 22 years. If you know of an unsung hero here in Southern Maryland, please contact Dave at spiggy@erols.com.
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Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Last week I was watching television coverage of the terrible flooding in and around Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There were interviews with some local residents who said they lived in Greenwell Springs. With this I came to full attention. There are two St. Mary’s County family names that no matter the current locale, I know there’s going to be a connection. One is Greenwell and the other is Mattingly. You can take that to the bank! Robert Greenwell, son of Joshua Leonard Greenwell (1756-1833) and his second wife, Eleanor Holton (daughter of Robert Holton and Priscilla Miles), was born in St. Mary’s County on March 21, 1783. About 1795 Joshua and Eleanor packed up their children and belongings and moved to Nelson County, Kentucky. Robert was just 12 years old at the time. Robert didn’t stay in Kentucky. Prior to 1810 he was living in Mississippi where he married Esther Fairbanks. Between 1816 and 1820 Robert and Esther moved to East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana where they made their permanent home. They had 10 children, one of whom was Robert Washington Greenwell (March 10, 1822-September 9, 1887). In the 1850s, Robert W. Greenwell purchased land in the area of what is now known as the community of Greenwell Springs (East Baton Rouge Parish). Greenwell began developing the area into a rural resort. The resort was built around 10 medicinal springs. Despite the springs being in close proximity to each other, each spring was said to have very different and distinct mineral properties from the others. It was believed that this indicated the
springs each came from different levels beneath the ground. The resort area became known as the Greenwell Springs Hotel, and was used during the American Civil War as a headquarters and staging area by Confederate General John Breckinridge. Prior to the Battle of Baton Rouge in April 1862, Breckinridge’s forces marched west to attack Union forces that had occupied the city. After the battle, Confederate forces retreated back to the Greenwell Springs Hotel and used it as a hospital for wounded troops. Both Union and Confederate troops were buried on the grounds of the hotel in unmarked graves. During the war, Robert W. Greenwell joined the Confederate Army, and served as a Captain. He was the commander of the East Baton Rouge Guards… After the war, most of the resort village known as Greenwell Springs, as well as the Greenwell Springs Hotel, was torn down. The lumber from these buildings was used to help rebuild structures in Baton Rouge… In 1910, a new Greenwell Springs Hotel was built on the site of the old hotel…A short time after construction was completed, the springs stopped flowing…With the absence of the springs, the new hotel soon lost appeal and was closed down. In 1920, the Greenwell Springs Hotel burned down. The State of Louisiana later bought the property to use as a tuberculosis hospital and eventually as a mental hospital known as Greenwell Springs Hospital…
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was in McKay’s letting you try a packaged lobster risotto meal. It was heavenly. I craved it, but I knew eggs, bread, and milk type foods were more important to get at that time with the money I had available. I picked up the package, put it in my cart, and wheeled around with it awhile. I felt rich, decadent, extravagant…then I put it back in its case. Probably a year later when I must have been flush with cash, I went to look for it again and it was gone…forever. Should I have just bought it that one day, and yielded to an extravagance, or stayed with frugality? Yes, I should have picked it up! There are times, I throw caution to the wind – I might be in some sort of happy, manic phase – and just buy whatever I want. Those times are so much fun, especially when my husband hands me a hundred and says, “Can you stop by the grocery store?” WooHoo! That must have been one of the times I was looking for the lobster risotto. Generally though, I buy only what is on my list. A treat for me now is a bag of dark red cherries. It’s not that I don’t want cookies and double chocolate gelato and Filet Mignon, but I am satisfied just staring at them for a long time. Last week I did just that. I wanted something sugary or deep-fried and comforting so I stared at Pop Tarts and old-fashioned sugar-coated cereals, fried onion rings and fried shrimp packages. I wanted everything! But I am proud of myself, I tried to stick to the healthier foods. It worked real well – at least until two nights ago when my husband said, “If I give you $20 bucks will you run down to Chaptico Market and get fried chicken?” What, you think I said no??? To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your ideas or comments to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Wanderings of an aimless mind
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