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Gov. Hogan’s Order Mandates Public Schools to Start After Labor Day By Dandan Zou Staff Writer Gov. Hogan signed an executive order that mandates Maryland public schools to start after Labor Day. The decision to change school start date last week was largely motivated by economic reasons. The governor and Comptroller Peter Franchot said that longer summer break would allow families to spend more time together. Meanwhile, it would generate more revenue for the tourism industry such as the Ocean City beach community where Hogan announced his order. The move to change school calendar sparked strong opposition from both the democrat-controlled state legislature and local school districts. Many argue that school calendars should be decided by local schools. In the past decade, Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) started its school year at least a week before Labor Day each year. This year, school started on Aug. 29. There were five instructional days before Labor Day. CCPS Superintendent Daniel Curry said school calendar should be a local decision to accommodate local situations. For example, Calvert students have one Friday off for county fair in September, which is an occasion not applicable to other jurisdictions in the state. When excluding weekends, the schools have 204 days in between Labor Day in 2017 and June 15 in 2018 to plan for the school year. After taking out thanksgiving break, winter recess, spring break, federal holidays and teacher development days, the schools have 181 days left for instruction. That leaves little room for snow days since the schools are under state law to have a minimum of 180 instructional days each school year. To make up for the lost school days, Curry said schools are left with the options to either cut holiday breaks or “stick them at the end of the year.” But adding school days in June is problematic for two reasons. First, teachers try to squeeze in as many instructional days as possible to prepare students for the standardized tests in May. Second, “June days are not good school days” because it’s mostly “wind-down time,” Curry said. “When you talk about what’s best for kids, you talk about more instructional days spread out over the year,” Curry said. The new executive order “doesn’t appear to be in the best interest of students.” Making summer break longer may also add burden to working families because parents are paying for childcare for one more week, Curry said. Some education officials are also worried about summer brain drain, during meaning students lose weeks of learning over the summer break. In additon, for students from low-income families, “many rely on school for nutrition and other school benefits,” Curry said. During his announcement at the Ocean City Boardwalk, Hogan said “starting Maryland public schools after Labor Day
is not just a family issue – it’s an economic and public safety issue that draws clear, strong, bipartisan support among an overwhelming majority of Marylanders.” A strong supporter of the post-Labor Day school start, Franchot said he’s “personally grateful” for the calendar change. “As a father myself, I know that kids grow up far too fast and the time that families have together, in this day and age, goes by in an instant,” Franchot said. “The action taken today by Gov. Hogan will give our families the priceless gift of time.” Other than sentimental reasons, Franchot said longer break would create more revenue for both local businesses and the state. “This sensible, long-overdue adjustment of Maryland’s public school calendar will be a lifeline for those small, locally-owned businesses that are the backbone of our state’s economy and have struggled in the midst of the slowest economic recovery in our nation’s history,” Franchot said. He added it will also “generate new state revenues that can be reinvested in our classrooms and for other vital priorities.” In 2014 and 2015, two polls by Goucher College showed that more than 70 percent of Maryland residents support the initiative to move school start date after Labor Day. According to a press release issued by the Governor’s Office and Comptroller’s Office, a 2013 study from Maryland’s Bureau of Revenue Estimates found that a postLabor Day school start could generate $74 million in economic activity, including nearly $4 million in wages and $8 million in state and local tax revenue. However, many local education leaders believe that business interests should not overtake education concerns that go into making a school calendar. The school calendar should be designed to focus on education, not the financial gains, said Dennis Mooney, President of Calvert Education Association. Mooney echoed Curry’s point that delaying school start date means schools may end up shortening holiday breaks, and teachers would have less time to prepare students for the standardized tests. As a result, “students’ scores may end up being lower,” Mooney said. The governor’s order won’t take effect until next school year. Curry said he expects there will be action in the state legislature this winter in attempt to overturn Hogan’s order. Calvert Public Schools was set to start on Aug. 28 in 2017 based on the 2017-2018 calendar that was approved by the Board of Education in July. But for now, Curry said CCPS would get the calendar committee together to update its 2017-2018 calendar to reflect the start date change.
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County Took High Bid On Library, Senior Center Project By Guy Leonard Staff Writer When the county approved the architecture and engineering proposal for the new library and senior center project in Leonardtown it agreed to pay an extra $300,000 over the low bid when it gave the contract to the design firm Grimm and Parker. The County Times found that the county chose the high bid for the project after requesting information from the county on other bidders for the project. Grimm and Parker bid $1.67 million to come up with an architechtural and engineering plan, while the low bidder, Manns Woodward Studios Inc, base in Whitemarsh, came in at a bid of $1.39 million. Lukemire Partnership, based in Arlington, Va. and Rockville, offered a lower bid as well at $1.62 million. The process by which the county selected the vendor for this project was a scorecard method on each of the proposals provided by the bidders, said Brandon Hayden, procurement manager for county government. Three department heads; public works, aging and the library system, looked at several different aspects of the proposals for design of the joint building, which is
to be located on the Hayden Property on Hollywood Road, including the technical proficiency and experience of the bidders to fulfill the county’s desire for a modern, state-of-the-art design. Michael Blackwell, the current director of the county library system, said the choice to take the high bidder in this project was the logical choice. “Grimm and Parker had more experience on dual projects like this,” Blackwell said, adding that they also had more experience with “cutting edge, interesting designs.” The county’s request for qualifications (RFQ), issued last year, states that the county wants the dual facility to be 48,000 square feet in size, with 30,000 square feet set aside for the library and the remainder for the senior center. Both facilities would have the capacity to expand to 45,000 and 25,000 square feet, respectively under the county’s proposal. The county’s proposal shows that it expects the new library to be filled with modern features to include public internet use in areas for children, teens and adults, meeting rooms, technology and maker
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projects and an area that houses computer space to be used as a classroom area. The senior center is similarly planned, according to the proposal, and should include space for programs and activities as well as an internet café and computer lab, dining space and commercial kitchen. The total cost budget for the construction of the joint building is about $14 million. The bid tally sheet for the proposal had Grimm and Parker scored at an average of 89.67 on a 100 point scale, with Manns Woodward Studios, Inc. earning 77 points.
Lukemire Partnership earned just 70 points. Public works chief George Erichsen, Department of Aging and Human Services Director Lori Jennings-Harris and then the acting library system head Mary Anne Brown made the selections. “Our policies were followed 100 percent,” Hayden said. Hayden was not in the position he currently holds when the Grimm and Parker bid was approved, he said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Portable Basketball Hoops Should Be Removed from Roadways The Department of Public Works and Transportation reminds residents portable basketball hoops should be removed from the public roadways. The hoops are similar to portable street-hockey nets, skateboard ramps, and other paraphernalia which are sometimes placed within the right-of-way in residential neighborhoods. When the department receives complaint, they are then evaluated to determine whether the encroachment on the public right-of-way constitutes a danger to public safety; hazards to vehicle or pedestrian traffic; obstructions to the free passage of school buses, mail deliveries, street sweeping, refuse collection equipment or snow plows; obstructions to sight distance objects that represent an inconvenience to others should be removed immediately.
An example of an inconvenience to others would be where a portable basketball hoop blocks another person’s driveway or sidewalk accessible path. If the basketball hoop is not removed from the right-of-way by the property owner within thirty (30) days of being notified by the County, it will be picked up and held at the County Highways Maintenance Facility for 30 days and may be claimed by the owner during that time. At the end of the 30 day period, if unclaimed by the property owner (whom may be responsible for any costs incurred), the basketball hoop(s) will be discarded. The County Highway Maintenance Facility is located at 44829 St. Andrews Church Road, California, Maryland 20169.
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Town Council To Hold First Meeting In New Setting By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Leonardtown Town Council will hold its Sept. 12 meeting at its new home in the Candela Building located at 22670 Washington Street next Monday; it will be the first meeting of the council in a building that it owned. At the meeting the Town Council will consider several business items including a new 107-unit subdivision of homes, Meadows at Town Run, across from the Leonard’s Grant development on Hollywood Road. The proposed project would be built on the former Wathen Farm, which the town council annexed last year. The homes are proposed to be built by Quality Built Homes, which also built the Leonard’s Grant project. “This is similar in look and feel to the Leonard’s Grant project,” said Laschelle McKay, town administrator. The project would be built on 73 acres, she said. The conceptual site plan for the project will be referred to the town’s planning commission’s Sept. 19 meeting and could
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Flat Tops Land May Become Art Park By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The county’s Community Development Corporation, which can undertake development projects for the benefit of neighborhoods, is debating how they might establish an art-themed park in the old Flat Tops neightborhood that has long since been vacated in Lexington Park. Viki Volk, the director of the development corporation, said the object is to find ways to make the vacant land, which once served as a post World War II housing project, more attractive for art-themed events. “We’re not talking about massive change,” Volk said. “We’re talking about making it more attractive.” She said leveraging the assets already there, such as the cherry blossom trees, was one way to help increase interest in the property for art exhibitions and other activities. “They still bloom every year and it’s a lot closer than [Washington] D.C.,” Volk
said. “They just need some more care and attention.” A permanent art gallery like the one found at Anne Marie Gardens in Calvert County was not an option at this point, Volk said. The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County have already signaled to the state that they were going to keep the property, all 84 acres, as open space. There have been several attempts in the past to have commercial projects begin there with no success and its close proximity to Patuxent River Naval Air Station makes development there nearly impossible due to restrictions regarding having too many people close to air operations. Back in 2004 the county government purchased the land for more than $6 million and relocated about 125 families.
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Community Non-profits Collaborate to House Veterans at Greenwell Monday, August 22, 2016 marks the official placement date of the first home to be used by a homeless veteran to live in while re-establishing their lives at Greenwell. Reaching a milestone such as this is the ultimate example of community collaboration. As this collaborative effort continues, it is just the first step toward helping provide homes for all those who have served us. This small step is just the beginning of the many needed to help end homelessness for our local veterans. Patuxent Habitat for Humanity, Three Oaks Center, Dr. James A. Forrest Technology Center and the Greenwell Foundation reach the first major milestone in their initiative with the help of Dan Orwig, owner of First Rate Construction as he transported the home from the James A. Forrest Tech Center and placed it at Greenwell. The Three Oaks Center has assisted the Greenwell Foundation with refinement of the program to create the overall best environment for the veterans while they live on the nearly 600 acres of landscape. Students at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center spent their 2015-2016 school year building out the exterior of the home. Patuxent Habitat for Humanity has partnered to help finish the interior of the home, and has provided assistance from local contractors. Andy Shizak, owner of Blake Creek Design, John Quirk from A Better Plumber, Austin Davis, Vice President of W.M. Davis, Inc., are the local contractors that have agreed to assist us with the completion of this home. Patuxent Habitat for Humanity is providing direct volunteer support and knowledge about the best building practices for this unique type of home. The Patuxent River Chapter of the United States Navy Supply Corp Association cleared the land to prepare
it for the home and the United States Naval Academy Mid-Shipman Engineering Leadership students are designing and building a deck for the home. The local Junior Navy ROTC will plant landscaping that provides both privacy and beauty for the veteran. While Three Oaks Center continues to provide guidance and Patuxent Habitat for Humanity continues to support the efforts to finish this home, students from the Dr. James A Forrest Technology Center will begin construction on the second home. Patuxent Habitat for Humanity continues to provide assistance to our local veterans through our Veterans Critical Home Repair Program. Through this program we have provided critical home repairs to over 17 local veterans, affording them the opportunity to age in place gracefully. We ask that you join in all of our efforts as volunteers, donors or advocates. Community sponsors, SAIC, AMEWAS, GTMR, Inc., J.F. Taylor, Hollywood Lions Club, Northrop Grumman, Precise Systems, Inc., Southernwood Roofing & Siding, Wyle, Elks Lodge of St. Mary’s County, Compass Systems, Inc., Toyota of Southern Maryland, Smartronix, Inc., Winter’s Heating & Cooling and an anonymous donor have all stood behind this initiative from the beginning. The support of these sponsors has directly purchased the materials necessary to build the first home.
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Woman Charged In Tack Shop Armed Robbery By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Police have arrested and charged a woman they have accused of using a handgun to rob a leather and equine tack shop in Loveville back in May. Brandi Sue Bolen, 25, of Leonardtown faces numerous charges including armed robbery, first-degree assault, carrying a handgun illegally, use of a handgun in a crime and illegal possession of a handgun. According to charging documents filed in District Court against Bolen, she entered the Loveville Leather, Tack and Feed shop on Parsons Mill Road at about 3:30 May 18 and used a medium framed black handgun to threaten the shopkeeper. Bolen allegedly had a black sweatshirt or jacket on that she had pulled up over the bottom portion of her face, court papers stated The suspect told the shopkeeper to “put the money in the bag,” court documents stated, whereupon the shopkeeper ran out the side of the business back to the house on the property.
The shopkeeper saw the suspect run back out the front of the business, court papers stated, towards a sideroad that connected with Point Lookout Road where a silver-colored sedan was parked. The victim told police that the suspect had glassy eyes and appeared to be under the influence of drugs, court papers stated. Detectives matched the description of the suspect to Bolen’s physical appearance and, on June 19, brought lineup photographs to the victim, who positively identified Bolen as the one who allegedly tried to rob his shop. Bolen was arrested Sept. 2 and incarcerated in the county detention center where she remains according to on-line court records. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/ Narcotics detectives developed information Sean Douglas Mendoza (Age 21 of Mechanicsville) was selling narcotics. As the investigation continued, Suspect Mendoza was observed by detectives meeting with Suspect Kyle Tanner Harradine (Age 18 of Mechanicsville). During that encounter, detectives observed the two merging a large sum of money and utilized the United States Postal Service for shipment. Detectives contacted our partners in the United States Postal Inspectors Office and briefed them. Postal Inspectors assisted in this investigation by intercepting three separate packages. One package contained 295 grams of high potency Tetrahydrocannabinol wax or “THC Wax” (street value $8,500) addressed to Suspect Harradine. “THC Wax” is a marijuana plant divertive, which contains extremely high levels of “THC” which can lead to hallucinations. A second package addressed to Suspect Mendoza was intercepted and found to contain approximately 2 pounds of high grade marijuana valued at $6,800. The third package was the package detectives observed suspect Mendoza and Harradine preparing for shipment, which contained more than $3,000.
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Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 40000 block of Breton View Drive in Leonardtown. Deputy T. Payne is investigating the case. CASE# 45353-16
Burglary to Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property at the Red Roof Inn in Lexington Park. Deputy D. Smith is investigating the case. CASE# 45808-16 Burglary to Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 21000 block of Willows Drive in Lexington Park. Deputy S. Bowie is investigating the case. CASE# 45824-16
Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknow suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 20000 block of Wolftrap Street in Great Mills. Deputy J. Bush is investigating the case. CASE# 45366-16
Burglary to Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 44000 block of Mallard Place in Callaway. Deputy First Class D. Lawrence is investigating the case. CASE# 45711-16
Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unkown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 40000 block of Candela Place in Leonardtown. Corporal E. Johnson is investigating the case. CASE# 45407-16
Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence and stole property in the 15000 block of Chesapeake Bay Drive in Scotland. Corporal D. Corcoran is investigating the case. CASE# 45985-16
Breaking to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 23000 block of Abraham Drive in Leonardtown. Corporal E. Johnson is investigating the case. CASE# 45412-16
Suspicious Incident – A victim reports hearing a suspicious voice coming through on a child’s walkie talkie in the 45000 block of Clark Street in California. An automatic premise check was set up in the neighborhood. Corporal D. Corcoran is handling the investigation. CASSE# 45865-16
Breaking to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the parking lot of Great Mills High School in Great Mills. Deputy First Class T. Teague is investigating the case. CASE# 45498-16
Burglary to Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 24000 block of Horseshoe Road in Clements. Deputy A. Manns is investigating the case. CASE# 45847-16
Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 44000 block of Widgeon Place in Callaway. Deputy First Class B. Gaskill is investigating the case. CASE# 45499-16
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Dr. Brad Gottfried, president of the College of Southern Maryland, has announced his intent to retire on June 30, 2017. Appointed CSM’s fourth president in 2006, Gottfried has had a significant impact on the college, including expanding the college with a Regional Hughesville Campus, increasing CSM’s partnerships and articulations, and keeping higher education affordable and accessible. “Since 2006, it has been my honor and pleasure to serve as the president of the College of Southern Maryland. I believe – and many will agree – the college has advanced in strategic ways during the past decade. The college is strong and continues to have a positive impact in our region,” Gottfried said in a message to the community announcing his retirement. “It is with my utmost respect and appreciation that I’m announcing my intention to retire effective June 30, 2017. It has been a highlight of my professional career to serve as CSM’s fourth president and I will definitely look back on my time here with pride,” he said. As president, Gottfried has been lauded by CSM’s Board of Trustees for his passion to provide high-quality education that is accessible, affordable and flexible for all students and the community. “Much of CSM’s success can be attributed to Dr. Gottfried’s passion for lifelong learning and his embrace of the college’s role within the community,” CSM Board of Trustees Chair Dorothea Holt Smith said. In addition to creating a centralized presence with the Regional Hughesville Campus, Gottfried has worked to expand accessibility to higher education within Southern Maryland by enhancing dual enrollment programs for high school students and pursuing partnerships with universities and colleges. His leadership has led to a record number of graduates due to the college’s focus on student success as well as more than 50 guaranteed articulation agreements with colleges and universities to enable students to easily transfer and pursue bachelor degrees. He has effectively partnered with the public school systems in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties to better serve students of all ages. To enhance the region’s economic development, Gottfried has worked with the community’s businesses to address their needs and critical shortages. CSM has helped put Southern Marylanders to work by launching new programs in Cybersecurity, Nuclear Engineering Technology, Robotics, Medical Laboratory Technology, Digital Media Production and the trades. CSM has experienced growth with new facilities on all of the campuses including a Wellness and Aquatics Center at the Leonardtown Campus, a second building at the Prince Frederick Campus and renovations that expanded facilities at the La Plata Campus, including the Business Building and Community Education Building. Among his community-based initiatives are the Nonprofit Institute at CSM to strengthen region’s nonprofit organizations and the Diversity Institute of Charles County, which promotes a culture of inclusiveness and understanding in a rapidly changing community. Recognizing the need to nurture the region’s entrepreneurs and innovators, the Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute complements the array
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On 26 August, San Francisco 49ers backup QB Colin Kaepernick did what backup quarterbacks do: He took a seat. Then all aitch-e-el-el broke loose. Kaepernick didn’t sit quietly with a cap and a clipboard. To raise awareness of persistent racism, the uneven extension of Constitutional rights and, more specifically, the recent killings of minorities by law enforcement, Kaepernick sat loudly in silence while the Star Spangled Banner played. In a post-game interview with NFL Media, Kaepernick explained his anthem protest: “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color. To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.” The initial reaction to Kaepernick’s act - mostly unproductive, misplaced outraged – was predictable. He was called un-America and told to leave the country. His jersey was burned. Former NFL QB Matt Hasselbeck lauded the end of his career as a starting quarterback. Resident NASCAR hothead Tony Stewart urged him to learn the facts before “running his dumb_ss mouth” and called him a “#idiot”. Former NFL safety Rodney Harrison produced this best-of-the-worst reactions: “I tell you this, I’m a black man. And Colin Kaepernick, he’s not black. He cannot understand what I face and what other young black people face, or people of color face on a every single day basis.” For the record, Kaepernick’s father is black and his mother is white. To his credit, Harrison apologized profusely for his ignorance. These impulsive reactions are indicative of an increasingly polarized society, one that is easily offended, quick to react and slow to listen and contemplate different perspectives. Whether it’s a majority of people or just a loud, obnoxious minority that drowns out measured, objective thought, issues are increasingly classified in either black or white, yes or no, left or right terms. Regardless of the political issue, scant shades of gray exist or can be developed through constructive debate. No wonder Congress – representatives of the electorate – is so divided.
Knowing this, maybe that’s why Kaepernick played the anthem card. A few weeks ago, NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, Dwayne Wade, Chris Paul and LeBron James collectively addressed this same issue during the ESPY Awards. Despite the star power, the message lacked staying power. But Kaepernick’s protest boiled blood. While the words expressed by those NBA stars were important, the approach was too polite. History indicates that social change is often only achieved through intense agitation. Kaepernick agitated us and demanded an outcome all Americans should desire: equality and improved relations between communities and law enforcement. Whatever you think of Kaepernick’s protest, his vilification should raise concerns. We are a nation founded on discord - it is as much a part of our fabric as the anthem itself. The Second Amendment is vehemently defended. The Thirteenth, Fifteenth and Nineteenth Amendments were secured, in part, by passionately using the same First Amendment rights Kaepernick exercised this past August. Yet Kaepernick was personally attacked for his peaceful – albeit intentionally inflammatory - public protest. And this while the state of Texas has been flirting with succession – the ultimate defiance of our American union - for a decade. This excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letters from a Birmingham Jail” is inscribed on the north wall of the MLK Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” Dr. King’s quote captures Kaepernick’s fundamental point: We have a problem that cannot be ignored. We must address this American imperfection – this disconnect between reality and the promises of our Declaration and Constitution - and collectively work toward a common solution. That only happens if the message is received by open minds. Maybe we need something other-worldly to remind us of our shared human cause. Scientists did receive a strong extraterrestrial signal last week. E.T., if that was you calling, your timing was impeccable.
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The Tackle Box Weekly Fishing Report
By Ken and Linda Lamb Special to The County Times
Tropical storm, super high tides, big winds. Well, that was Labor Day Weekend, so what happened to the fish? Before we tackle that question, let us look at what was happening before the storm. Rockfish and blues were mixed, breaking the surface and attracting feeding gulls at Cedar Point from the O’Club to the PR buoy. The blues are about 15 to 18 inches , and most of the rockfish are the same size, but there are plenty of keepers in excess of 20 inches for patient fishermen. Trollers using spoons, bucktails, and sassy shads using 8 to 12 ounces of lead on the rip are very successful. Lure casters using top water plugs, crank baits, and bucktails are doing very well, but have to wade through a lot of 17 to 19 inchers. The Potomac had lots of breaking rockfish at the mouth of Smith Creek, in the St. Mary’s River, and on the Virginia side from Ragged Point to Dolly Parton. Rockfish are scattered all up and down the Potomac from the 301 bridge to Smith Point. Chummers and chunkers were catching cobia in the Bay near buoy 70. Good days produced one or two fish; great days were as many as five. The huge bull reds have been playing hide and seek. I ventured out with Captain Kyle Johnson last Thursday on his Rock Solid Charter (240-538-5180). We landed a fine Cobia and then went looking for the big channel bass. We got an urgent call from a fellow charter boat that the fish had come up. Even though we could see the boat, it took about 20 minutes to get there. We found big slicks and smelled the odor of feeding reds, but they were gone. The weather got snotty and the boats from up north in Solomons headed home fighing an ugly head wind. Our caller the “Red Osprey”was trolling and had hooked four big reds in the 50 pound category. All the fish stuck at once. Our goal was to sight cast to the fish, and the heavy wind and seas was making this method untenable. We headed back toward the Target ship looking and Captain Kyle yelled out a sighting. Ahead of us about a half mile away there was a swimming pool sized area of white water. By the time we got there was only the slick they had created feeding on alewives. The weather forced us to head for home, Buzz’s Marina in St. Jerome’s Creek. We had a good cobia, and the excitement of getting close to the big redfish ; a great day on the water. Since the storm there has been good fishing off the Town Creek Pier where keeper rockfish have been
caught, Lure casters using top water plugs have done well at sunset. There were about 15 big spot taken off the pier on Sunday night along with a dozen or so croaker that were 15 to 16 inches. There are white perch and lots of puffer fish off the pier. The water is still high and normal tide heights may not resume until later in the week. The rockfish action should now get really good. The storm has dropped the water temperature a good 5 degrees and that will start to school up the rockfish. The spanish mackerel, big reds, ad cobia could be put on the run by the sudden cooling, but the water is still at summertime levels, and as long as there is bait to chase, they may stay. Perch are in the creeks with the cool, clean water pushing in from the rivers. There are tons of undersize reds in the creeks, and they are getting bigger everyday. Crabbing is fantastic.
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Aaron Halter caught this 13 and one half inch white perch in St. Jeromes Creek
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Newtown Parishoners Trying To Move On After Former Pastor Charged By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
In the aftermath of the arrest and indictment of their former pastor, Fr. John Mattingly, on 20 counts of bank fraud, the parishoners at St. Francis Xavier Church in Newtown Neck are still trying to make sense of it all after nearly two years of wondering what the investigation by the FBI would turn up.
Some church members say they still feel the sting of the scandal and want to find a way to move on as best they can, others wonder if varying feelings about Mattinlgy will divide the congregation. Parishoners at the church, one of the oldest Catholic institutions in the original 13 colonies, seem divided between believing
in the innocence or guilt of Mattingly, who has been accused of taking donations to the church and to a Catholic charity, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, from parishoners and instead of putting them into a proper account had them deposited into his own bank account. Federal authorities alleged in their indictment against Mattingly that he stole $76,000 over a four year period from 2006 to 2010. Mattingly retired from service at the parish in 2010. The County Times first broke the story back in 2014 when sources at the parish and later the archdiocese revealed that an internal audit of the church finanaces revealed irregularities that Mattingly could not satisfactorily account for. At that time parishoners learned that the parish was near the brink of financial insolvency immediately after the retirement of Mattingly, 70, from 16 years of service despite the continual flow of donations to the church. A source close to the church, speaking on condition of anonymity at the time, confirmed that the parish was in dire fiscal straights. Those same sources revealed that after Mattingly’s retirement the financial condition of the parish quickly and dramatically improved. Some parishoners continue to support Mattingly despite the charges against him, believing him innocent. “I feel like he’s been pilloried by the archdiocese,” said Larry Ludwig. “They’ve done everything they can to destroy his reputation. “If he’s guilty of anything he’s probably guilty of serving the needy and using money to help people.” Ludwig said he believed that Mattingly did take the chuch money but used it strictly for charitable purposes; federal authorities said in their statements regarding Mattingly’s arrest that he concealed his scheme by claiming that the money he was transferring was to be used for charitable causes and to make repairs to the church. In fact, federal prosecutors stated, Mattingly transferred the money to his account and then again to a personal retirement account.
The indictment alleges that over the course of the scheme Mattingly fraudulently deposited more than 500 checks, totaling at least $76,000, written by more than 135 parishioners and made payable to St. Francis or the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and not to Mattingly. Robert Schaller, former county director of economic development and a long time church member, said he had conflicting views of Mattingly. “He was a great pastor to us,” Schaller said. “He married our kids, he baptized our kids.” He recounted good memories of Mattingly’s tenure as priest at St. Francis Xavier but the revelations that there were questions about his leadership that ultimately led to an indictment were difficult to deal with. “I think everybody’s surprised,” Schaller said. “I think it stunned a lot of people. “Yes, wrong was done, but it’s hard to fathom. He’s a Catholic priest, you wouldn’t expect that.” In reflection, Schaller said that the archdiocese should have paid more attention to the small, out-of-the-way parish. Since the revelation of questionable — and allegedly criminal — financial practices at the parish, Schaller said parishoners have become more cautious with how money is handled even at church fundraisers. “They should’ve never left him alone for 16 years,” Schaller said. Despite questions about Mattingly’s propriety as pastor at St. Francis Xavier, Schaller said that it was important to remember to act as a Christian in trying times and forgive. “Now he’s facing the rest of his life with a really tough time,” Schaller said. “All we can do now is pray for him.” The archidocese declined to comment on the question of oversight at St. Francis Xavier. “Because this is on on going investigation we’re not going to make any further comment on this,” said Chieko Noguchi, spokeswoman for the Archdiocese of Washington. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Elizabeth Fay Franckewitz Elizabeth Fay Franckewitz, 50, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on August 30, 2016 at her residence in Mechanicsville, MD. Elizabeth was born on July 1, 1966 in Point Pleasant, NJ to the late Paul C. Bonsper and the late Anne Mae Bonsper. She enjoyed Nascar, Horseracing, Las Vegas, NY Giants, Colonial Beach, VA, and golf carts. She considered herself a Jersey Girl and cherished her pets, Jelly Bean and Lil Terp. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was predeceased by her brothers, George P. Bonsper and Jack C. Bonsper. She is survived by her loving husband, Raymond Donnie Franckewitz; brother, Paul J. Bonsper; sister, Suzanne M. McArthur; niece, Jackie Bonsper; nephews, Christian Zuzuro, Justin Zururo and Alex Bonsper. Family will receive friends for Elizabeth’s Life Celebration Visitation on Friday, September 2, 2016 from 5-8pm with
a Funeral Service at 7pm at BrinsfieldEchols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The American Cancer Society, 2324 Davidsonville Road, Gambrills, MD 21054.
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In Remembrance William “Bill” McGregor William “Bill” McGregor, 69, of Hollywood, MD died September 4, 2016 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. He was born on March 31, 1947 in Scotland to the late Duncan McLaughlin McGregor and
Robina Bryden Neilson. Bill was a Master Plumber with over 30 years of dedicated service to Local #5 before his retirement. He was employed over 25 years with the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home as the Maintenance Director. He was a dedicated employee with a strong work ethic; and was meticulous in all he did. On April 23, 2016, Bill married his beloved wife, Susan McGregor. They spent over 23 wonderful years together before his passing. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. He loved riding his Harley and belonged to the Kingsman Motorcycle Club. His hobbies also included hunting, fishing, maintaining his yard, and watching the Discovery Channel, particularly Deadliest Catch. He also enjoyed cheering on the Washington Redskins and watching NASCAR. His favorite driver was Bill Elliott. However, his greatest love was spending time with his family. In addition to his beloved wife, Bill is also survived by his children, Georgina Candelaria (Joangel) of California, MD, William David McGregor of Renville, MN, Michael Duncan McGregor (Stephanie) of Glen Burnie, MD, and Wesley William McGregor of Hollywood, MD; his grandchildren, Derrick Zellhofer, Blake Biggers, Odessa Becker, and Angelina Candelaria; his great grandchildren, Mia Biggers and Kai Biggers; his cousin, Jim Graham; and
many aunts, uncles and extended family. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his son, William Duncan McGregor. Family will receive friends for Bill’s Life Celebration on Thursday, September 8, 2016 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., with a Funeral Service celebrated at 11:00 a.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Douglas Hamilton, Michael Kane, Jr., James Buckler, James Boland, Jimmy Morgan, and Joangel Candelaria. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Christine “Chrissy” Ann Graff
Christine “Chrissy” Ann Graff, 63, of Mechanicsville MD passed away on August 30, 2016. Born on October 25, 1952 in South East Porter Street, Washington DC. She was the daughter of William E. Barrett and May Virginia Barrett. Christine is survived by her daughter, Mary Virginia Nickel (Dennis) of Essex, MD., and 2 grandchildren; Matthew David and Georgia Nickel. Siblings; William E. Barrett (Linda), and Virginia Marquis. She is also survived by many sisters in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Christine was a bus driver for Graff Bus Company and also worked for Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital from 1986-2014. She was a member of the Moose Lodge in Hollywood MD. Christine enjoyed cooking, beaches, music, bingo, taking trips, meeting people, Nascar Races, going to Baltimore Orioles games, and loved animals. She was also a fan of the Baltimore Ravens and the Washington Redskins. Christine loved to have a drink every now and then. R.C. Ginger. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
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Solomons Plein Air Festival to Start Next Week By Miranda McLain Contributing Writer
Solomons Plein Air Festival has become one of the biggest Plein Air festivals on the East coast. This year, the festival will be held from September 12 to 18. There will be various events throughout the week, including chances for people to buy some of the artists’ creations. Out of more than 100 applications, 31 artists were selected to participate in this year’s event by juror Valerie Craig. Craig is an artist from Pennsylvania whose work has been featured across the country in various collections. To apply, artists were asked to submit a detailed description of their experiences in addition to a selection of their work samples. Craig used her experience with landscape painting to determine which artists should be invited to the festival. The festival is “growing in numbers every year. This year will even be bigger,” said Carol Eberly who has been the press contact for the festival in the past three years. A few of the artists are local, but many of them come from all over the country, Eberly said. “It is a pleasure working [with the artists]. They’re all so talented.” Artists will paint around Solomons Island and the surrounding areas. There will also be opportunities for artists not selected to participate in some of the events. For example, on Wednesday, September 14, the
Quick Draw event is open for other artists to contribute. Artists will have two hours to complete a canvas, which will be on sale that night at the Southern Maryland Sailing Association. One of the main events, Paint the Town for a Cause, will take place on Sep. 17. Artists will paint on the boardwalk, often inspired by their surroundings in Solomons. Eberly said that it will be a “fun thing for the kids because they can paint too.” Attendees of the festival can purchase the finished paintings at the Affaire of the Arts Gala event. This event will be held at the Holiday Inn in Solomons on Sep. 17. About 40 percent of sales will go to six local non-profits, including College of Southern Maryland Foundation’s Dennis Lake Smith Art Scholarship, Heart F.E.L.T. for children, Sofia’s Oasis for Equines, Inc., Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Center, PAWS-Patuxent Animal Welfare Society and Solomons Business Association Fourth of July Fireworks. These charities represent “wonderful causes” and are “great groups that need money,” Eberly said. The festival has been adding charities for the past few years. Eberly said she is excited that these charities are able to benefit from a fun event such as the Plein Air Festival.
The Craft Guild Shop Celebrates 40th Anniversary!
The Craft Guild Shop of St. Mary’s will be celebrating their 40th year “birthday” this month. The Guild is the parent organization under which the Craft Guild Shop (formerly known as the Christmas Country Store and Old Towne Crafters) operates. The Guild’s longstanding mission and goals have been to promote the appreciation of handmade crafts and original art created by local artisans. From 1976 to present the Guild Shop has been located in different areas ranging from Leonardtown to Hollywood and is now at its current location next to the Maryland Antique Center at 26005 Point Lookout Rd/ Route 5. The Guild members range in various talent and backgrounds but what they all excel at is their innovation, creativity and drive to always offer interesting and unique items for their customers. The Shop is operated solely by its members who work to-
gether as a true co-op to meet the business aspects and all other needs of the shop. The Guild is host to numerous special activities such as sewing classes for both youth and adults, children’s art classes, a new monthly Outdoor Bazaar, and yearround 3rd Saturday events at which time artists are present performing demos and special baked goods are available. The Guild also participates in many community events such as the Oyster and Crab Festivals, First Friday in Leonardtown, several different craft shows and charity fundraisers. Every day after Thanksgiving their members bring art supplies to Leonardtown during the Christmas on the Square celebration for children to make ornaments to decorate their trees. From Craft Guild Shop
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Local Musician Dylan Galvin Seeks Meaning Through Music By Dandan Zou Staff Writer
Dylan Galvin’s interest in music can be traced back to the day he was born. His father Mike Galvin, who was a musician himself, named him after the legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
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In 1985, Galvin’s father quit playing guitar in a rock band named “The Bleeding Hearts” in Massachusetts. Their band was gaining steam at the time. Extreme, the band that sang “More Than Words” opened for them. “At the height of their success, my dad shelved his rockand-roll dream to be my dad,” Galvin wrote in his biography on his website. His father later became an urban forester so that he would have steady income to provide for his family. When he was about threeyear-old, Galvin’s family moved to Southern Maryland, and he grew up in Calvert County. Galvin went to Southern Middle School and graduated from Patuxent High School. Galvin’s parents divorced when he was a teenager. He said he “struggled with depression, anxiety and soon found myself the subject of relentless bullying” during his adolescent
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years. To escape, he turned to music. “I remember when I was little, me and my brother, my dad would play music on his guitar. He would make up a song, and he would be singing about us, and we would jump on the bed. It was a good memory that I think triggered some positive association for music,” Galvin said. A few years later, Galvin picked up a guitar, a gift from his grandparents when he was about 15, and he never put it down. He inherited his father’s passion for music as he tries to re-create the excitement he felt when his father played for him. “The guitar became my form of therapy, my identity and my form of self-expression,” Galvin said. After two years in a community college in Anne Arundel County, he went to Berklee College of Music in Boston, where his father used to perform as a guitarist. He studied song writing and performance and fell in love with lyrics. “Lyrics Matter” is the phrase that is indented on the small, heart-shaped brass necklaces Galvin makes as merchandises to sell at his shows. Galvin believes in a saying from Alex Medina, a creative director, that “making good art can shift culture.” “Music is not just a means of entertainment for me, it is a way of communicating and delivering a message with meaning,” Galvin said. Nowadays, independent musicians not only have to have the talent and skills to write and perform songs, they also need to know how to develop a distinctive personal brand. Now working as a solo musician, the 31-year-old works between 70 to 80 hours a week. On average, Galvin spends about half of his working time on marketing and promoting his music. To achieve his goals, Galvin has to be rather disciplined in following his schedule as laid out on his Google calendar. This means he can’t get up in the morning and
start playing guitar right away because he would “only want to play guitar all day.” The first thing he does after waking up is usually scanning a couple of articles online that teach him how to promote his music on social media and reach out to a greater audience. He follows YouTube channels like “Seeds of Music” that teach him the insand-outs of the independent music industry. He tracks his social media page views and clicks almost daily. Galvin believes the Internet is a blessing for independent artists because musicians no longer need to rely on record or label companies to reach a large number of fans. In addition, Galvin believes do-it-yourself musicians can achieve greater artistic freedom because they work for themselves. “Doing the independent music route, you actually comprise almost nothing because you don’t have labels who you have to get approval for,” Galvin said. “It’s basically you and your fans. There’s no one in the middle.” Galvin said he enjoys playing in his hometown where he sometimes meets people in grocery stores and then sees them again at one of his shows. His ultimate goal is to “connect.” “Our world is in desperate need of meaning, truth, love and art,” Galvin wrote in his biography that summarizes his core message. “I want people to be able to experience the joy of stories like the ones that intrigued my young mind into the world of music.”
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Pet of the Week Meet Wrigley
He is a 6 year old, American Bull Dog! Wrigley was rescued from our local shelter, he was diagnosed with Ehrlichia, Heartworm and Lyme Disease. Since then Wrigley has doubled in weight and has been cured of all the diseases. If you are interested in adding Wrigley to your family, please contact the Animal Relief Fund.
First Friday Fun in Leonardtown! September’s ArtWalk First Friday is a favorite event celebrating the anniversary of Leonardtown’s designation as an official Arts & Entertainment District. Local artists displayed their crafts and offered art demonstrations on The Square First Friday, September 2nd. The Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra Brass Quartet opened the evening’s musical presentation, and featured band, Higher Standards, provided wonderful cool jazz as people strolled the town with family and friends. There were workshops and special activities in the businesses and shops not only in Downtown but at the Craft Guild Shop and the Port of Leonardtown Winery - a great place to stop any Friday! As part of ArtWalk, guests visited participating shops and restaurants to view featured artwork and vote on up to 3 favorite pieces. Although the voting ended Friday night, the artwork will remain in the shops through September 30th. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the work of the many talented artists right here in St. Mary’s County.
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The next First Friday, Pink Friday, October 7th, is a fundraiser in support of Breast Cancer Awareness and Outreach efforts at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Come to Leonardtown to see Uplifting Designs, a collection of fanciful bra art; use your donations to vote for your favorite one. Popular all-female band, The Bootleggers will be performing live on The Square, and there will be new shows at all the galleries. It’s going to be a great evening-see you there! These events are presented by The Leonardtown Business Association (LBA) and the First Friday Committee on the first Friday of every month from 5-8 pm in Downtown Leonardtown to celebrate our growing artistic community. The LBA gratefully acknowledges the generous support of our Platinum Sponsors: Winegardner Motors, Quality Built Homes, and Marrick Homes. From Leonardtown Business Association, photo credit-Ashley Colvin
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Bingo Every Saturday at Mother Catherine Academy (33883 Chaptico Road Mechanicsville) 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. SATURDAY NIGHT BINGO! Doors open at 5 pm. Early Birds start at 6:30 pm. Regular Games start at 7:00 pm. $10 admission (includes one regular book). Progressive Money Ball! Door prizes. Concessions: Weekly specials along with regulars Pizza, Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers, Hot dogs and French Fries. We are located on Route 238 Chaptico Road just one mile off of Route 5. Call 301-884-3165 for more information. Visit our website www.mothercatherine. org for Jackpot and Moneyball update. Cedar Point Ladies Golf Cedar Point Golf Course (PAX River NAS, Lexington Park) 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cedar Point Ladies Golf Association (CPLGA) plays EVERY Tuesday morning. Arrive and be ready by 8:15 a.m. Tee off starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. All skill levels are welcome. PGA Teaching Pro will be offering clinics during the season. Join the 9 hole group or the 18 hole group. Working woman option: Play any day before Sunday 5pm with a CPLGA member and turn in your signed score card. Eligible members include all active duty, reserve, retired or military personnel or their dependents; DOD federal personnel and family members employed at Patuxent River, St. Inigoes, or Solomon’s Annex, Cedar Point Officers’ Club silver card holders, contractors, members of the Navy League, and sponsored guests. For more information: Contact Pam at Pam447@me.com, Kimbra.benson@hotmail.com, Pat at rodschroeder@comcast.net. Sotterley Farmer’s Market Historic Sotterley Plantation (Sotterley) 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The public is invited to the Sotterley Plantation grounds to shop local! Purchase the best quality home-grown vegetables, fruit, and plants, as well as unique, 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. 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. Bingo - Am. Leg. Post 82, La Plata (6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata) 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold smoke-free BINGO Thursdays with early birds beginning at 7:00 pm at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Doors open 6 pm. Call (301) 934-8221. PUBLIC WELCOME. Line Dance Lessons (Hotel Charles - 15110 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville) Wednesdays at 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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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 p.m. 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.
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Understanding Business Insurance (CSM La Plata Campus – 8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata) 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Small Business Development Center sponsored. Determine the precise insurance needs for your business! Topics of discussion will include Business Property, Business Liability, Professional Liability, Cyber Liability and Data Breach, Workers’ Compensation, Business Owners Policy, Bonds and many other areas of interest to business owners. This is an excellent session for getting many of your insurance questions answered and eliminating any insurance woes. $83 Must Register to Attend: http:// marylandsbdc.org/southern/training.php then click on the “Registration is easy . . .,” link. 301-934-7583 for more information.
LFS Patriot Day 5k patriot of the year recognition (Little Flower School – 20410 Point Lookout Rd, Great Mills) 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. We will recognize the LFS Patriot of the year at the first annual LFS Patriot Day 5K. Details here: http://patriotday5k.org/.
Strategic Decisions and Risk Management for Your Business (CSM La Plata Campus – 8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata) 1:30 pm. To 3:30 p.m. Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Sponsored. Learn to determine and then grade your business risk in order to make a decision on whether the risk is an acceptable or unavoidable risk for your company. You will also learn how to avoid or mitigate risk by performing a risk analysis. Risk analysis can help you with safety and financial concerns and is the beginning of putting together contingency plans for those risks deemed unavoidable for the company. $55 Must Register to Attend. http://marylandsbdc.org/southern/training.php then click on the “Registration is easy . . .,” link. Call 301-934-7583 for more information.
Country Lakes Semi Annual Yard Sale (Country Lakes Subdivision, off Mechanicsville Road, Mechanicsville) 8 a.m. Fall house cleaning has begun! We are having our Semi Annual Yard Sale the weekend of 9/10/16. Please stop by and browse through all the roads (over 17 miles of them) for special treasures/bargains. You might find household items, furniture, antiques, holiday decorations, building supplies, electronics, remodeling supplies, auto/motor vehicle parts, outdoor type equipment, games, books, clothing, lawn and garden tools, plants, bikes, tricycles, sporting goods, tools, yard equipment, and who knows what else. We are located between R. 5 and Rt. 234 on Mechancisville Road and we have 3 entrances (Cox Drive, Asher Road, and Yowaiski Mill Road).
SMCIL Wine Tasting at the Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190 Newtowne Neck Rd, Leonardtown) 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living invites you to a Wine Tasting at the Port of Leonardtown Winery. This is our first fundraiser that will support our Disabled Veterans Support Network and assist individuals with disabilities with the purchase of assistive technology such as mobility ramps, vehicle modifications, iPads for communication, shower seats, wheel chairs, and other devices to ensure independence within the community in which they themselves have chosen to live. The cost of one ticket is $25.00 and it includes one glass of wine or 6 various wine tastings and appetizers. If you are interested in attending please call 301-884-4498 ext. 1 or email sdent@smcil.org. Connection Café, Upper Room (Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, Sotterly Rd. Hollywood) 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free non-alcoholic event. Assortment of beverages, snacks and goodies, music, conversation, pool and pingpong. Please notice we are changing our format for those who have been coming. We will only be open the second Friday of the month. Free Wifi. For more information or if you have a group that wants to perform please contact: Terri Palmer 301-373-2130.
“Day of Genealogy” Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (44219 Airport Rd, California) St. Mary’s County Genealogical Society will host a “Day of Genealogy” with Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D.,J.D. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center on Saturday, 10 September 2016. The topic for the day is “You’ve Taken a DNA Test, Now What?” For more information. Go to: www.smcgsi.org.
Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store (SMS Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store – 16562 Three Notch Road) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will be premiering our Fall Clothes! Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store will be open from 9am to 4pm, on Saturday, September 10th and 10am to 1pm on Sunday, September 11th. All proceeds from Angel Wings and Things benefit St Michael’s School. Community Day (Sagepoint Senior Living Services, 10200 La Plata Road, La Plata) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. La Plata residents and everyone from the surrounding area are invited to celebrate 40 years of caring with us at our Community Day, a fun-filled day for the entire family! The event is free and open to the public and will be held at Sagepoint’s main campus. Education sessions, tours of our new rehab wing, live music, and a variety of hands-on activities for children will all be part of the fun! Free boxed lunches from Panera and Kona Ice will be provided to the first 500 attendees. We will also be conducting Virtual Dementia Tours.
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Indian Discovery Day (Historic St. Mary’s City – 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary’s City) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Woodland Indian Hamlet (park at the Visitor Center). Explore and celebrate Indian lifeways and culture. Learn skills, try crafts, watch demonstrations, and gain a new appreciation for the people that called this place home before Maryland was founded. $10 adult; $9 senior; $6 youth; free to ages 5 and younger, and to Friends members. (240) 895-4990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org. Craft Guild Shop 40th Anniversary Open House (26005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Join the Craft Guild Shop for their 40 Year Anniversary Celebration. There will be special events going on throughout the day, local artists on site performing demos, a special cake-cutting session, and refreshments available. Care Net Baby Steps Walk for Life (St. Mary’s Ryken High School – 22600 Camp Calvert Rd, Leonardtown) 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come join the fun family day! You can come for a short time or come and stay all day. Register to walk or run the 5K Timed Track Race. The 5K will be timed by the Chesapeake Bay Running Club. There will be Meal Deals for sale throughout the day consisting of a ChickFilA sandwich or 8-piece nuggets, a piece of fruit, and a bottle of water. We will have a Silent Auction for over 20 Longaberger baskets. Enjoy the Christian music during the day with Walls of Jasper, Vision 8, TNL Praise Band, and others. The day of the event, register the little ones for the Diaper Dash (for crawlers), the Toddler Trot (for those walking up to 2 years old), or the Glow Run (for all ages). Dashers and Trotters will receive a t-shirt with logo, while supplies last. Glow Run participants will receive a t-shirt to decorate with glow-in-the-dark paint. Lights out for the Glow Run at 8:10 p.m., so make sure you are on the track before then! For all the details, log on to FRIENDSofCNPCSM. org. Celebrating Life, Democracy & Jazz (Auerbach Auditorium, St. Mary’s Hall – 47645 College Dr, St Mary’s City) 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Celebrating Life, Democracy & Jazz, takes place on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 5 p.m., in the Auerbach Auditorium, St. Mary’s Hall. St. Mary’s College alumnus and percussionist, Dominic Fragman, with his group that includes jazz pianist Larry Willis and drummer Paul Murphy, will perform a show that combines a discussion of jazz as America’s indigenous art form and a concert of improvisational jazz. Saxophonist and flutist Don Stapleson, will moderate the question and answer session. This jazz concert is organized in memory of Professor Thomas Barrett, a long-time jazz enthusiast and Dominic Fragman’s mentor. The event is co-sponsored by the St. Mary’s College Lecture & Fine Arts Committee.
Contra Dance (37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico) 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. A Contra Dance, sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance (SMTMD), featuring caller Greg Frock, will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico, MD. The doors open at 7:00pm and the dancing begins at 7:30. Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun (and exercise) for the whole family! If you’ve ever danced a Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance, you have a good idea how much fun it can be. If you haven’t, it’s about time you tried it! Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7:00 to get some instruction in the various dances. Admission is $10 for non-SMTMD members; $6 for members (band members are free). No special clothing is required! You need to be comfortable, to move freely. There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information and directions go to www.smtmd.org.
Sunday, September 11 9/11 Commemorative Service (Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, Sotterly Rd. Hollywood) 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to a special service honoring those we have lost and those who give of themselves each day the EMS/Fire departments. The service will be lead by Chaplain Theresa Palmer, Southern Maryland Vol. Firemen’s Association. Special music provided by Joey Hoopengardner and the Hymn Sing Choir. Light refreshments will be provided. Special invitation to all of our Volunteers in the EMS and Fire Department services. For more information please contact: Terri Palmer 301-373-2130. Drive-Thru Fried Chicken Dinner (Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, 43256 Rescue Lane, Hollywood) 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A drive thru fried chicken dinner will be hosted by the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad on Sunday, September 11th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The rescue squad is located at 43256 Rescue Lane in Hollywood. The dinner includes one-half fried chicken, parsley potatoes, green beans, biscuit and cookies. Cost is $12 (age 6 and up). Water and sodas will also be available for purchase. Holy Angels Church Seafood Dinner (21340 Colton’s Point Road) 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The menu includes: Fried Oysters, Steamed Spiced Shrimp, Crab Balls, Fried Chicken, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Pickled Beets, and all the trimmings! Served buffet style -- all you can eat! Adults - $27.00; Children (12 to 6) - $8.00; and Children (5 & under) - Free. Carryouts are available at $25.00 each. Advance tickets (until September 6th) are $25.00. There will be delicious homemade desserts and a craft table! The Raffle Prize this year is for a total of $1,500 in cash! The first prize is $1,000 and the second prize is $500. You do not need to be present to win. Contact Jackie Norris (301) 769-3332 for more information. Email: holy01angels@aol.com.
Monday, September 12
Low Cost Pet Clinic (St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds – 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League (SMAWL), in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Health Department, offers low-cost rabies vaccinations, distemper vaccinations and microchipping to the public every month from March through November. The clinics are held at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds on the second Monday of each month from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The vaccinations are available for ferrets, cats, dogs and horses. The cost is $15.00 per animal for each rabies vaccine, $10 for each distemper vaccine and $30 for a microchip. To obtain a three-year vaccination, you must present a current rabies certificate (not tags). Contact clinic@ smawl.org or leave a message at 301-3735659 for more information about the clinic. Contact spayneuter@smawl.org for information about low cost spay and neuter vouchers for your pet. Pax River Quilters Guild Meeting/ Presentation (Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, 20850 Langley Rd., Lexington) 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guest speaker will be Ann Littleton from Woodbridge, VA. The topic is “Applique Your Way”. She will have many quilts on display. Please arrive and be seated by 7:00 pm. With so many appliqué techniques out there, she may introduce one that sparks your interest as being easier than you thought. Guest and new members welcome! ($5 guest fee on speaker nights) PRQG is a 501c3 organization and is open to the public. Visit www.paxriverquiltguild.com for more info.
Tuesday, September 13
Mobile Vet Center (CSM La Plata Campus – 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit to CSM La Plata Campus, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 13. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Department of Veterans Affairs will provide counseling, outreach and referral services to veterans. Free and confidential. Visit www.vetcenter.va.gov/.
Wednesday, September 14
VOTE! Elections and Social Media (Cole Cinema, Campus Center – 47645 College Dr, St Mary’s City) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. VOTE! Elections and Social Media, takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m., in Cole Cinema, Campus Center. Maryland State Senators Cheryl C. Kagan (D) and Steve Waugh (R), politicians, community activists, and political scientists will meet with St. Mary’s College students, faculty, staff, and the public to talk about election year issues. The evening will start with a presentation on the role of social media in the presidential elections by Dr. Leticia Bode, assistant professor in the Communication, Culture, and Technology program
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at Georgetown University. A public question and answer session will follow with questions submitted in advance beginning Sept. 7 to democracy@smcm.edu. Questions may also be asked directly during the event.
Thursday, September 15
Gutbuster Cheese Steaks @ VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd, California) 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Stop by and enjoy one of our delicious GUTBUSTER Philly-Style Cheese Steaks. All Cheese Steaks served on a hoagie roll with your choice of cheese and grilled veggies, and served with American Fries for only $8.00. Choose from CHICKEN or STEAK. Eat here or take one to go. W. Kamau Bell Lectures at SMCM (Michael P. O’Brien Athletics and Recreation Center – 47645 College Dr, St Mary’s City) 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. W. Kamau Bell, comedian, political satirist and host of CNN’s “United Shades of America,” will appear at the Michael P. O’Brien Athletics and Recreation Center on Thursday, Sept. 15 beginning at 8 p.m., with an audience question and answer period immediately following the event. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and seating is first-come, first-served. Presented by the Mark Twain Lecture Series on American Humor and Culture Laughing to the Polls, The W. Kamau Bell Curve: Ending Racism in about an Hour is free and open to the public. Correction: On our Sep. 1 edition (page 23, Community Calendar), we made a mistake regarding the 3rd Annual Craft Fair & Holiday Boutique event. Please find the correct information below: 3rd Annual Craft Fair hosted by LAFRA Unit 93 will be held on Saturday, November 05, 2016 from 9am to 3pm at Branch 93 Home, 21707 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, approximately 1/4 mile south of PAX River NAS Gate 2. Deadline for crafters and vendors to get a reserved space is September 30th. Email to fralafra93@ md.metrocast.net to get a Registration form or stop by the Branch Home any day after 1pm. Limited number of spaces still available. First come first served basis. Questions? Call or text Unit president at 301-481-9655. The County Times regrets the error.
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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.
Pokémon Trainers Club
Leonardtown Library will hold a Pokémon Trainers Club on Monday, September 19 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for all ages. Do you have what it takes to be the very best? Bring your games and/or your cards and prepare to battle against other Pokémon trainers! Participate in Pokémon trivia and other games, and maybe make some friends along the way. Complete the pokedex challenges beforehand (Found in the Teen Zone!) and bring in your completed pokedex to receive Gym badges! No registration required.
Microsoft Office: Introduction to PowerPoint 2013
Lexington Park Library will host a Microsoft Office: Introduction to PowerPoint 2013 on Monday, September 19 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn the basics of creating multimedia presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint 2013. Explore how to animate presentations using various effects. Prerequisite: 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.
Minecraft Mania!
Lexington Park Library will hold two Minecraft Mania! Programs on Friday, September 23. Ages 6 – 9 years old will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and ages 10 – 17 years old will be from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Share strategies with other Minecrafters, explore new terrain, gather raw materials and create amazing structures! Registration opens 2 weeks before each program on www. stmalib.org.
Storytime at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
Charlotte Hall Library will visit the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home (29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622) on Friday, September 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for a special storytime. No registration required. Please sign in at the front desk at the Veterans Home. If you or your child are sick, please do not attend programs at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home for the safety of our veteran friends.
Greenwell Animal Visit to Leonardtown Library
Leonardtown Library will host representatives from the Greenwell Foundation on Saturday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. The Greenwell Foundation will bring some of their animals to the library for a special visit! If you love animals then this is something you won’t want to miss! Ages 6-10 recommended, but all are welcome. No registration.
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Mike Damron Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 7 to 10 p.m.
Dylan Galvin Island Hideaway (14556 Solomons Rd., Solomons) 5 p.m.
Friday, Sep. 9 Warren Drive Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Saturday, Sep. 10 Billy Breslin Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 8 p.m. to midnight Point Lookout Lighthouse Open House Point Lookout State Park (42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrating Life, Democracy & Jazz Auerbach Auditorium, St. Mary’s Hall, St. Mary’s City 5 to 7 p.m. Beatles’ Invasion Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard) 5:30 to 10 p.m.
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9/11 Commemorative Service Hollywood Church of the Nazarene (24710 Sotterly Rd. Hollywood) 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sep. 13 Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 6 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Sep. 14 Open Mic Night The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) 7:30 p.m. Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, Sep. 15 Steve Nelson Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 6 to 10 p.m. Back To School The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) 4 p.m. Swamp Candy The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) 7:30 p.m.
Brick 1st Birthday / NFL kickoff party Brick Wood Fired Bistro (60 Sherry Ln., Prince Frederick) Noon to 6 p.m.
The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail crista@countytimes.net. Please submit calendar listings by noon on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
Youngat Heart Patuxent River Naval Air Museum & Visitors Center Tour
On Wednesday, Sept. 14, come with us for a very special “behind the scenes” tour of the new Patuxent River Naval Air Museum and Visitors Center! A tour guide with a wealth of knowledge and some pretty incredible stories, will guide us through the museum. You will learn more than you ever dreamed of about the purpose and history of the Naval Air Station at Patuxent River and the people who shaped its history! This tour requires considerable walking and standing. Wear comfortable shoes. Bus departs from the Loffler Senior Activity Center at 9:45 a.m. and returns around 12:30 p.m. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1063 for registration information. $10.
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Tour
What do they do at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomon’s Island? Is the Chesapeake Bay healthy? How do scientists analyze water quality and how do they track the migration of striped bass? This tour on Thursday, Sept. 15 will highlight several key research efforts being led by faculty and student scientists at this University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science laboratory. Have lunch at the Loffler Senior Activity Center at 11:30 a.m. before this excursion. Participants must be able to walk on uneven walkways and climb stairs. Wear comfortable close-toed shoes. Bus departs from the Loffler Senior Activity Center after lunch and returns at 3:30 p.m. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1063 for registration information. Fee is $16 and includes STS bus transportation and lunch at the Loffler Senior Activity Center.
“Charm City” Baltimore: Royalty and the Blue Collar Legacy Tour
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 22, for a tour of Baltimore with a local tour guide who skirts the usual tourist attractions and gets to the heart of Charm city, Baltimore. Included will be the famous row houses that are now sought after by the Millennials. Lunch is included at an authentic Italian restaurant in Little Italy. Considerable walking is required on uneven pavement as is ability to climb stairs. Bus departs from the Northern Senior Activity Center at 7:30 a.m. and
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returns at 5 p.m. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1063 for registration information. Fee of $75 includes coach bus, professional step-on tour guide, tips and lunch.
Introduction to Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)
Learn the basics of getting on and off a board and proper paddling and maneuvering techniques in this one hour introductory class for adults ages 50 and above. There will be a brief dry-land introduction. Participants will begin sitting or kneeling on the board and, once comfortable, move to the standing position. The course is taught by Dana Gregory, a World Paddle Association Paddle Board Instructor with the Patuxent Adventure Center. The class does require balance and stamina and the ability to swim. Class will be held at the Leonardtown Warf on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10-11 a.m. Cost: $40, includes instruction and use of a paddleboard, paddle and PFD. Make checks payable to: Patuxent Adventure Center. Payment is due in advance at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. To learn more call, 301475-4200, ext. *1062.
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, Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 9:30 a.m. Sign up for this presentation by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
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. This series is taught by Arthritis Foundation-trained lay leaders from Medstar St. Mar’s Hospi-
tal Health Connections and will be held at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-10 a.m. beginning Monday, 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.
Senior Bowling League Needs Subs
The 2016-17 season for the senior mixed league has begun. This fun, easy-going league will bowl through May 2017. There is one vacancy on a team and we are looking that person to complete the team. In the meantime, subbing is a great way to get to know our friendly group while performing a service. And the best part is- subs are paid for by the absent bowler! If you are interested in filling our vacancy, cost is $15 per 3-game session and includes ball and shoe rental. We bowl the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Practice shots start at 12:30 p.m. with live play beginning at 12:45. If you are interested in being a part of the league, call Shellie at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655, or by e-mail: Sheila.graziano@stmarysmd.com.
Perennial Garden Class
It’s been two years since a raised bed perennial garden was planted at the Loffler Senior Activity Center under the supervision of Patricia Armstrong and her Master Gardeners group. Twice a year we take a look at it and have a workshop on how to keep it healthy and share some ideas for adding to it. This free workshop will take place on Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Loffler Senior Activity Center at 10 a.m. If you have any interest in perennial gardens, this class is for you. Call 301737-5670, ext. 1658, to register or stop by the reception desk
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. Sixteen seats are available. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, or stop by the reception desk at Loffler to sign up.
Crossword Puzzle Fun
This crossword puzzle group meets at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. Solving crossword puzzles is a great way to keep your brain energized, have fun and make new friends. This is a group exercise where you work with other people to solve the puzzle. Have you ever worked a crossword puzzle and there are one or two words you just couldn’t get? Here is an opportunity to have fun solving puzzles and make new friends. Besides using your own knowledge, bring your dictionary, and access the internet to help solve the puzzle. Fun prizes will be awarded. Sign up by calling 301-4754200, ext. *1050.
Learn to use your camera
Professional Photographer, Beth Graeme will be at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. showing participants how to navigate the settings on their cameras. The cost is $5 and payment is due at the time of sign up. Please bring your camera’s instruction manual. For more information, please call 301475-4002, ext.*3103.
Empath workshop at Northern
The Northern Senior Activity Center will have an empath workshop on Monday, Sept. 26, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Empaths have a natural heightened sensitivity to their environment and are greatly affected by the energy and emotions of others. While this can be very useful when helping people, it can also become emotionally draining. Gini Webster with Journeys Holistic Therapy Group will lead a workshop on recognizing and processing emphatic abilities within you. This session will embrace the special qualities that make you uniquely sensitive to others while offering coping tips to protect yourself emotionally. Space is limited so advanced sign up is required. To sign up for this discussion in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301475-4002, 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
ROBERT HAYWARD CAREER NAVY VETERAN AND PAST PRESIDENT OF LEXINGTON PARK LIONS CLUB
I really have been looking forward to tell you about the good works of my great Navy shipmate and friend Robert “Bob” Hayward. Bob and I go back over twenty years when we first met at the Force Aircraft Test Squadron at Patuxent River in the early 1990s. I was serving as the Deputy Aircraft Maintenance Officer and Bob became the Maintenance Senior Chief for the Department. He was an experienced leader and a pretty sharp gentleman who quickly earned the respect of the team of 300 military, defense contractor, and government employees. He did a wonderful job of managing the day to day work schedule for maintaining 28 sophisticated research and development aircraft at the Test Center. One of the things I admired most about Bob’s leadership style was his innate ability to remain cool, calm, and collected while under fire with the pressure to keep these expensive aircraft available and ready for flight. Under the most tense of situations, he could always provide a smile to disarm even the most orneriest naval aviator or project engineer! It is that trait of Bob’s that carried over into his personal life and allowed him to become a terrific “Head Lion” for the Lexington Park Lions Club during his tenure as President of this great organization! More about his great community service in a little bit… Bob was raised in Michigan where he lived for 19 years prior to enlisting in the Navy at the closing of the Viet Nam War in 1973. Following Boot Camp at Great Lakes, IL he became an Aviation Metalsmith and was assigned to a squadron of F-14 aircraft at San Diego, CA. At some point he decided he wanted to get into something more exciting so he applied for and received training to become qualified as a P-3 Orion Patrol Aircraft Fight Engineer. He spent the next 22 years and several thousand hours flying with Navy Patrol Squadrons on both the East and West Coasts searching for and tracking Russian submarines. I am sure you have noticed these large 4 engine turboprop airplanes flying over Southern Maryland; the long “stinger” at end of these aircraft identify these planes as submarine hunters capable of tracking subs all over the world. The Navy’s first active operational P-3 squadron commenced flying at Pax in 1962, long before Bob or I were old enough to enlist. And, an additional piece of trivia, I am near and dear to this aircraft as the “mighty Orion” put groceries on my dinner table during the 38 years of my association with maintaining patrol planes. This venerable flying machine is about to be retired Navy wide following nearly 55 years of exceptional service to our country. It is to be replaced by the new jet powered P-8 Poseidon that
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is completing its operational development work at Pax River as you read this. Let me get back to my friend Bob. Bob and his wife Betsy first arrived here in 1981 and they enjoyed this tour of duty here so much, he asked for orders to return to Southern Maryland in 1994. Upon his military retirement here, he was able to obtain employment with a local large defense contractor involved with development of newer systems to be installed on several P-3 test beds. One of his coworkers, knowing he had time on his hands, asked him if he was interested in becoming a Lion. As a youngster, he remembered the Lions in his community helped him get eyeglasses so that he could see the chalkboard in school. This memory stuck with him and when asked to join, he attended a few meetings and decided he liked the work they were accomplishing in Lexington Park area and signed on as a member. As he tells me, it is one way for him to pay it forward for the help the Lions provided him years before! Bob really enjoyed this volunteer work. He rolled up his sleeves from the “get go” and completely immersed himself in their great efforts! Over the years, he held positions as the Lexington Park Club’s Membership Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, and President, often serving in these roles for two terms. Under his guidance and leadership, this organization expanded and conducted many successful programs and events bringing awareness and appreciation of the community. He moved up to the District level as a Zone Chairman and is currently the Diabetic Chairman. He says the work they are doing with Camp Merrick in giving diabetic children a chance to enjoy summer camp is one of the most rewarding times he has experienced as a Lion. He sat down with many of them to learn how much the camp meant to them, how they always looked forward to coming back, and how much they wanted to become Camp Counselors when they are older. The camps are designed to show the kids “what they can do, rather than what they can’t” and how they can live better lives. They are allowed to be just kids and they are given an opportunity to share with others who are their own age and have similar issues. It is a great support group for these young people! He is also involved with the Clem Kusiack Multiple District 22 Lions Youth Foundation. This arm of the Lions provides grants to Lions Clubs in the area to support youth programs that empower our young citizens. He believes in giving back
to the community in this way, he knows he is making a difference in these children’s lives. Importantly, he has never sought recognition for his efforts. And, because of all the fortunate things he has enjoyed over his life, he wants give others the opportunity to move forward in their lives as well! His future plans are to help the Lions expand the opportunities for “visually impaired” and “hearing impaired” children of the area. You no doubt have seen the Lions Club collection boxes for eyeglasses that are displayed throughout Southern Maryland. Bob wanted me to be sure and thank all the folks who have supported the many charitable organizations, including the Lions Clubs, As he points out, the Lions give back 100% of all donations received and it stays right here in the Tri County area. Bob and Betsy reside in Leonardtown with their house full of rescue dogs, currently numbering four! Bob, I want to thank you personally for all you do! This includes your many years of support you
provided my “Spiggy & Friends” Charity Golf Tournaments and Children’s Hospital Benefits. You always amazed me with your ability to find great auction items and participants. I can never tell you how much I appreciated your help, and most of all your friendship. Thanks for being a great 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 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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The Berry Family Drownings On June 17, 1956 the Berry family, who lived at Clements, took their children to Breton Bay for a day of fun and swimming off Cove Point. Mrs. Madeline Berry and four of the children were wading in shallow water when one of the children stepped into deep water and started sinking. Panic ensued with the mother and other children all attempting to help. The end result was that Mrs. Berry and four of the children drowned. These included Madeline Berry, 28; Gladys Brown, 13 (a child from a previous marriage); Christina Berry, 8; Leroy Berry, 5; and Paul Berry, 4. Another child, Wallace Berry, age 4, was rescued by his uncle, Benjamin Berry. From the newspaper accounts, Benjamin Berry had sought permission from the landowner to allow his brother’s family to swim at the site. He was aware there was a sharp drop off and warned Mrs. Berry, showing her the spot that had been marked with a pole. Benjamin left the beach to go check on some of his crab pots when the unfortunate events began to unfold. Mr. Augustus Berry, husband and father, was not present at the time of the drownings but arrived shortly thereafter. On top of being obviously distraught, he had also been drinking at a nearby tavern which didn’t help the situation. After accusing his brother for being responsible for the drownings and threatening to kill him, his behavior escalated to the point that emergency workers demanded he be removed from the scene. Sheriff Robert Miedzinski attempted to take Mr. Berry into custody who then
fled, but stopped suddenly and reached in his pocket whereupon the Sheriff assumed he was reaching for a weapon and shot Mr. Berry in the leg. He was taken to the hospital for first-aid treatment and then taken to jail. The funeral was held at St. Joseph’s on Wednesday, June 20. Hundreds of countians attended the service. The sight of four little caskets following their mother’s to the grave must have been excruciatingly heartbreaking to the assembly. Sheriff Miedzinski received some harsh criticism for shooting Mr. Berry (he was actually wounded by a ricochet bullet the sheriff had fired into the ground). Miedzinski explained that he had attempted numerous times to calm Mr. Berry down. “I begged and pleaded with him to sit down while we tried to find his family, but he just kept calling me names…he kept cussing the firemen and trying to fight everybody.” The Sheriff continued “I locked him up and the next morning half the people of the county were there, telling me to let him go, but he was threatening to kill himself and everybody else…we don’t want to do anything to him…we’re going to ask the judge to suspend sentence. Berry had been charged with being drunk and disorderly and for assault on an officer. In July Mr. Berry appeared in court and pled guilty. He was given two fines that were suspended and ordered to pay $5 in court costs.
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Things Left Unsaid For the past few weeks, I have faithfully carved out a few hours every other week, found a quiet spot to work, and written my column. Once the column was about the “Stanford Swimmer,” as he’s known, and his release after serving 3 months of his grueling 6-month sentence for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in a romantic spot beside a dumpster (yes, that “grueling” and that “romantic” were sarcastic; his lawyer had argued that jail time would have a negative effect on poor Brock, who was, he argued, just engaging in an alcohol-fueled campus hookup). My next column was about Colin Kaepernick, the San Francisco 49ers football player who has decided to protest racial inequalities in the criminal justice system, which is a polite way to say that he is horrified and wants to register that sense of outrage over racial profiling, the deaths of black men and women during routine traffic stops, imbalances in sentencing between whites and people of color, and similar issues. In my column, I took great care to say that I haven’t heard Colin Kaepernick say anything about all police officers or all judges and juries. One only has to examine the facts- not opinions, but cold, dry facts- to know that these inequalities do happen, are happening…and at the same time, to recognize that police officers perform a delicate balancing act every day, making spit-second decisions in complex and increasingly hostile situations, risking their lives to protect the community (which isn’t some cold, dry concept; it’s you, and me, and the people we love, the people we count on to come home safe at the end of the day- and because of their willingness to put their lives on the line, those people we love do open the front door and saunter in, without most of us ever giving a thought to the other fact: that cops are making our as-
sumption of safety possible). You may not like my conclusion to that column, I know; I am deeply troubled by the people who have threatened Kaepernick- including some police officers, who have said they won’t provide police protection at Kaepernick’s games, in protest. The right to free speech is perhaps our most basic Constitutional right, and while someone may not agree with what Kaepernick says, protecting his right to say it is essential. Freedom is messy; it means creating and guarding the space in which citizens can express their beliefs- even the most appalling or abhorrent beliefs. If we, as citizens, don’t stand behind Kaepernick’s right to express himself (whether we agree or disagree with him)- we’re helping shape the slippery slope that will eventually lead to the loss of all of our freedoms. That’s far more frightening than a football player refusing to stand while the National Anthem is sung. So that was the second column, more or less. Then, a few days ago, someone asked why I’d decided not to write my column anymore, and after some general confusion and a little minor detective work, I discovered that my email system, in fact, had decided not to send my column anymore. In my “Drafts” mailbox, I found the 2 columns, unsent, for technical reasons that are well beyond my skill level. I hope you’ve missed me- even just a little bit- and I’m glad to be back, even though I didn’t know I was going away to begin with. I don’t take lightly my opportunity to express my own beliefs, and I’ll keep writing as long as you keep reading. I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@metrocast.net if you have comments or questions about the column.
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In My Dreams Do you ever have a dream, or dreams, that stay in the back of your head for days, maybe weeks? I believe I wrote about one a few years ago that was one of those vivid dreams of someone standing in a black cloak at the foot of our bed. Some nights I would just see a shadow passing through the hall. Was I awake? Asleep with an unbelievably real dream? I am pretty sure I was awake. Those “dreams” came when I was at my worst physically and mentally. And this cloaked presence would stay with me, or in the back of my mind for months. I never felt free of it. It seems this past week that those same kinds of dreams have come back – though not the presence in the black cloak. Some I remember parts of, and other dreams, or rather nightmares, stay with me but I can’t quite capture the actual dream. I am left with a sense of a disturbing dream, with a disturbing place, or event, but it slips just out of my mental grasp. I remember waking up a few nights ago, and my husband happened to be awake because we heard this awful scream that woke us up – more bird or animal I am sure, but it was enough
by Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer
to wake us up. My husband was saying, “What was that?” as I was saying, “You heard it too?” We do have a rooster across the street that sometimes sounds like it had a bad night, but this came from the strip of woods behind us. Sometimes that is all it takes for me to start having nightmares or dreams that seem real. Right now, even as I am writing, I feel this nagging wisp of a disturbing dream that I feel is trying to tell me something. I wish I knew what. One portion I do recall, was about walking out on a footbridge as it started slowly being covered by water, with me panicking, and my husband telling me that it was okay, I was going to be okay, to just keep walking. I have such a fear of muddy water or any water I can’t see the bottom of. A lot of these started with the flooded parking lots where my old shop was, and then got worse after the big flood from Hurricane Irene swept through my old frame shop. But, I don’t know why I keep having these water dreams when I am at home now. Though my Mother mentioned quite often about her fear of water as I was growing up.
The water dream wasn’t what has stuck with me in the back of my head though. It’s about a place and I feel I should know where it is. What is it trying to tell me? So many times I have come close to capturing the dream of many nights back, but all I am left with is a feeling. It just sits there waiting to darken my world. I think it must have something to do with storm season – which makes no sense. Maybe I just need a therapist. Probably. Normally, I have the recurring dreams about my mother’s house in Clinton – which would seem normal. I am sure many people dream about their childhood homes. The dreams of my parent’s house are pretty scary though. Something about that house seems to keep drawing me back – like I’ve forgotten something there or need to see something there. I plan to contact my old neighbor and visit with her, and maybe she
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