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Clark Selected to Fill Delegate Seat
By Guy Leonard and Dandan Zou Staff Writer
Gov. Larry Hogan selected Jerry Clark to fill the 29C state delegate vacancy left by longtime GOP Del. Tony O’Donnell. O’Donnell was appointed by Hogan to serve on the Public Service Commission early this summer. “For more than a decade, Jerry has served the people of Calvert County, and I am confident that he is the most qualified candidate to represent District 29C in the Maryland General Assembly,” Hogan said. “He has a deep understanding of the issues his constituents care most about.” “I am humbled by the confidence Gov. Hogan has in me and am honored to represent the people of Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties,” Clark said. “I look forward to improving the lives of District 29C’s citizens and working with the governor to continue changing Maryland for the better.” Clark’s ascendency to the Dist. 29C delegate seat comes at a time when most of the district is actually in St. Mary’s County, also Clark lost the last time he ran for reelection in Calvert County. Clark, who had served three terms as a county commissioner in Calvert’s District 1, lost his primary bid back in the 2014 race to current County Commissioner Mike Hart. Clark lost by about 340 votes in a threeway race. Despite losing out in the last election cycle, Todd Eberly, professor of political
science at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, said that Clark was a strong choice for the position due to his political experience. Hogan’s choice also represented an attempt to balance the compilation of the delegation. “The governor was sent an excellent list, there wasn’t a bad name on it,” Eberly said. “He [Clark] has great experience in the county and at the Tri-County Council as well.” By appointing Clark to the vacant seat, Eberly said, Hogan maintained a balance among the delegation with two delegates, Matt Morgan and Deb Rey, from St. Mary’s, while one seat was reserved for Calvert. Sen. Steve Waugh is also from Calvert. District 29C bridges both counties but most of the population is in St. Mary’s County. “I think it was a wise pick,” Eberly said. “It provides balance.” Chairman of Calvert’s Republican Central Committee Greg Ostrander said he’s “excited” to hear Hogan’s choice. He said he believed that Clark would be an excellent representative for both Calvert and St. Mary’s County. Clark served as Calvert County Commissioner from 2002 to 2014. He is also a local business owner for about four decades and owns the liquor store Port of Call Wine and Spirits in Solomons.
Income Tax Revenue Grows for Leonardtown By Guy Leonard Staff Writer For the first time revenues from income taxes in Leonardtown have exceeded revenues from property taxes, prompting the town’s finance officer to give a warning on their possible use. “It’s a more volatile revenue source,” said Rebecca Sothoron, making the recommendation that the town commissioners exercise caution at Monday’s regular meeting. Sothoron said that the council should consider only using those funds more for one-time purchases. That could change, she said, if income tax revenue increases became stable. In a later interview, Mayor Dan Burris said that he agreed with that assessment. He said recent downturns in the economy had taught the town leadership to be careful with revenues, especially dealing with road projects.
“Sequestration was an example of that a few years ago,” he said. “We have to be ready for something like that.” Still, the town’s coffers have been hit in recent years. “We try to keep a 50 percent surplus from year to year [of the operating budget],” Burris said. “But that’s actually dropped to 40 percent because of costs for snow removal and other road projects.” The extra revenue from income taxes could be used to restore that 50 percent surplus, Burris said. He said the increase in income taxes comes from a combination of higher incomes and an increase in town population. “We’re the fastest growing municipality in the state percentage wise,” Burris said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Route 5 Widening Coming Soon By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Marrick Homes has continued to widen the portion of Route 5 through Leonardtown that directly abutts their housing development Clark’s Rest, said Leonardtown Mayor Dan Burris, but the state will soon begin its effort to widen the road south of the project to the intersection with MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. The plan, Burris said, was to pave a fifth lane on Route 5 and close each lane as it was being widened. Marrick Homes would start widening its portion of the road soon, he said, with the state to follow sometime in the future. “Next year the state will start grading on either side of the road,” Burris told The County Times. While Marrick Homes is widening the road on their own property, the process will
be much more invasive when the lanes are the focus of construction, Burris said. “It’s going to cause some headaches,” Burris said. “I’m sure it will. “We’re hoping to keep two lanes open in each direction while construction is occurring.” Route 5 through Leonardtown is one of the most heavily traveled roads in the county but is highly constricted as it runs through its business district. This has led to a high concentration of rear end collisions between vehicles especially in the vicinity of the hospital and near Moakley Street. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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New Tablet Program for Low-Income Marylanders with Disabilities Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland Relay, a public service provided by the state to assist people who are unable to use a standard telephone to make and receive calls, is now accepting applications for no-cost tablets through the Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT) program. The announcement coincided with the start of “Telecommunications for All Week” in Maryland, which lasts from September 11 through September 17, and reinforces the Hogan administration’s commitment to expanding communications services for all citizens. “Our administration is focused on finding ways to improve the quality of life for all of our citizens,” said Governor Hogan. “The tablet program is just the latest example of how we are working to ensure that all Marylanders, regardless of disability, are able to communicate with ease — an ability that many of us take for granted.” Maryland residents who are unable to use a standard telephone due to a disability and who meet specific financial requirements are eligible to apply for a tablet computer. After an evaluation, approved applicants will receive a tablet from the State of Maryland that will come pre-loaded with software — including video chat or captioned telephone programs — to assist with telecommunication. The Maryland Board of Public Works approved the addition of tablets to the MAT program in June 2016, and tablets will begin to be distributed this month.
“For a child or adult who is Deaf, DeafBlind, hard of hearing, or has difficulty speaking, access to a tablet computer can make a significant difference in their ability to communicate successfully,” said Brenda Kelly-Frey, director of Telecommunications Access of Maryland (TAM). “A person using a tablet is no longer tethered to a landline, and can make calls from anywhere at any time using WiFi. Maryland has always had one of the most advanced and comprehensive telephone equipment distribution programs in the country, and as phone technology continues to shift from analog to more Internet-based solutions, it is vital that we update our equipment selection to include these new tools. We thank Governor Hogan for his support of this initiative and the Department of Information Technology for having the foresight to allow us to expand our program.” “This initiative is one of the most novel of its kind in the country, and I thank Governor Hogan, TAM Director Brenda KellyFrey, and the Department of Information Technology for making this possible for Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing constituents,” said Kelby Brick, director of the Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. “The tablets’ technologies will help expand many horizons, enabling our constituents to become better students, employees, and contributing members of their communities.” From Maryland Relay
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Gates open to public Exhibit Buildings open to public 4-H photo contest begins 4-H Livestock Judging Contest (SR) Carnival opens (ride all evening: wristband for $25) 5:00 PM 4-H Western Drill Team Performance (GS) 6:00 PM 4-H Market Goat Show (SR) 6:00 PM Barnyard Runners Pig Races 6:15 PM 4-H English Drill Team Performance (GS) 6:30 PM Masters of the Chainsaw 7:00 PM Official Opening (Tolerance Hall) -Color Guard by Cub Scout Pack #1203 -“The Star Spangled Banner,” Spring Ridge Middle School Chorus -Introduction of the Queen of Tolerance Court -Welcome, John Richards, President, St. Mary’s County Fair Association -Crowning of the Queen of Tolerance 7:00 PM Miniature Horse Pull (GS) 7:30 PM Chain Saw Artist Rick Pratt 9:00 PM Exhibit buildings close 10:00 PM Carnival closes • Lion’s Mobile Screening Trailer (Vision & Hearing) (5 - 8 PM) • Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales on display
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8:00 AM 4-H Livestock Show (SR) 9:00 AM 4-H Horse and Pony Show (GS) 9:00 AM Exhibit Buildings open to public 9:00 AM SoMD Robotics Demonstration (PAV) 9:00 AM Canine Weight Pull (Tractor Pull Track) 10:00 AM Horticulture ID Contest (4-H) 10:00 AM Carnival opens (special student pricing & tickets per ride: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM) 10:00 AM Cake Decorating Contest (Tolerance Hall) 10:00 AM Decorated Wagon Contest (ARTS) 12:30 PM The Thistle Dancers and Pipers (PAV) 1:00 PM Esperanza Middle School Band (Tolerance Hall) 2:00 PM Speech Contest (Tolerance Hall) “The Star Spangled Banner” Great Mills High School: Amarillo Vert 2:00 PM Canine Weight Pull (Tractor Pull Track) 3:00 PM Registration for Kiddy Tractor Pull (PAV) 4:00 PM Kiddy Tractor Pull (PAV) 4:00 PM St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Demonstration (GS) 4:00 PM WMDM live remote broadcast 5:00 PM School Day Activities End, normal entry and carnival ticket prices resume 5:30 PM Ice Sculpture, Bill Sonntag 6:00 PM 4-H Cake Auction (GS) 6:00 PM Gracie’s Guys and Gals (FSA) 6:00 PM Bicycle Drawing (OF) 6:30 PM Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales Demonstration (GS) 7:00 PM Light Weight Horse Pull (GS) 7:30 PM Boot Scooters (PAV) 8:00 PM Jody’s Band 9:00 PM Exhibit buildings close 10:00 PM Carnival closes • Barnyard Runners Pig Races: 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 5:00 PM • Chain Saw Artist Rick Pratt: 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM • Kid Bucks 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM • Rollo, Stilt-walker • Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales on display • Pat Fulcher Blacksmith demonstrations (FM) • Lion’s Mobile Screening Trailer (Vision & Hearing)(10 AM - 8 PM) • Southern Maryland Decorative Painters (Home Arts 10 AM - 6 PM)
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8:30 AM Open Class Horse Show (GS) 9:00 AM 4-H and Open Dairy Goat Show (SR) 9:00 AM Exhibit buildings open 10:00 AM Baby Show (FSA) 10:00 AM Antique Tractor Pull (Tractor Track) 11:00 AM Carnival opens (ride all day wristband $25) 11:00 AM Chesapeake Spinners Wool Demonstration (Sheep barn) 12:30 PM Gospel Choir (TENT) 1:00 PM The Daughters of Veda (PAV) 1:00 PM Introduction of the Queen of Tolerance & Court (Tolerance Hall) “The Star Spangled Banner,” Chopticon High School Peace Pipers 1:30 PM Gospel Inspiration (TENT) 2:00 PM Southern Maryland Sound Barbershop Chorus (Tolerance Hall) 2:00 PM 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Contest 2:30 PM St. Peter Claver Gospel Choir (TENT) 2:30 PM Chesapeake Country Cruzers (PAV) 3:30 PM Southern Maryland Consolidated Choir (TENT) 4:00 PM Southern Maryland Jazz Orchestra 4:30 PM Chainsaw Sculpture Auction 4:30 PM New Briscoe Brothers (TENT) 5:00 PM 4-H Contest Results announced (SR) 6:00 PM Bicycle Drawing (OF) 6:00 PM Exhibit buildings close 6:00 PM Carnival ticket sales stop 7:00 PM Carnival closes
8:00 AM Open Class livestock show (SR) 9:00 AM Exhibit buildings open 9:00 AM Fair Parade Registration begins (Tech Center) 9:00 AM Canine Weight Pull (Tractor Pull Track) 10:00 AM Carnival opens 10:30 AM Fair Parade begins (Tech Center) “The Star Spangled Banner” Leonardtown High School: Potomac Voices 1:00 PM 4-H Rabbit Showmanship workshop 1:00 PM Jousting Tournament (GS) 1:00 PM 4-H Visual Presentation Contest (4-H) 1:00 PM Interlocking Building Block competition (ARTS) 1:00 PM Super Magic Man Illusions (Tolerance Hall) 1:00 PM Stuffed Ham Demonstration – David Dent (FSA) 1:30 PM St. Mary’s Dance Academy (PAV) 2:00 PM Canine Weight Pull (Tractor Pull Track) 2:00 PM Fins & Claws - Capt Jack Russell (FSA) 3:00 PM Southern Maryland Concert Band (PAV) 3:00 PM Super Magic Man Illusions (Tolerance Hall) 5:00 PM Super Magic Man Illusions (Tolerance Hall) 6:00 PM 4-H Livestock Auction (SR) 6:00 PM Bicycle Drawing (OF) 6:30 PM Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales Demonstration (GS) 7:00 PM Heavy Weight Horse Pull (GS) 8:00 PM True Blue Country (TBD) 9:00 PM Exhibit buildings close 10:00 PM Carnival closes
• Chain Saw Artist Rick Pratt: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM • Kid Bucks 12:30, 2:00, & 3:30 PM • Barnyard Runners Pig Races: 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM • MD Child Identification Program 11:00 AM 4:00 PM (FSA) •Wool Demonstrations (Chesapeake Spinners & Weavers) Sheep Barn • Rollo, Stilt-walker • Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales on display • Pat Fulcher Blacksmith demonstrations (FM) • Lion’s Mobile Screening Trailer (Vision & Hearing)(11 AM - 4 PM) • Southern Maryland Decorative Painters (Home Arts 10 AM- 6 PM
• Barnyard Runners Pig Races: 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM • Chain Saw Artist Rick Pratt: 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM • Kid Bucks 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 • MD Child Identification Program 11:00 AM 6:00 PM (FSA) • Rollo, Stilt-walker • Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales on display • Pat Fulcher Blacksmith demonstrations (FM) • Lion’s Mobile Screening Trailer (Vision & Hearing) (10 AM- 8 PM) • Southern Maryland Decorative Painters (Home Arts 10 AM - 6 PM)
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Maryland Issued $2.4 Billion Tax Return
By Dandan Zou Staff Writer
After processing more than three millions tax returns for the 2015 tax year, the state issued nearly $2.4 billion tax refunds to residents, according to the state’s comptroller’s office. More than 80 percent of taxpayers chose to file electronically this year. “Clearly, taxpayers have now embraced electronic filing, and that makes a huge difference in the speed of receiving a refund,” Comptroller Peter Franchot said. The Comptroller’s office has 12 branch offices that can help taxpayers file electronically. Taxpayers who file taxes elec-
tronically are likely to get tax refunds faster than those who file via snail mails. Residents can also call toll-free taxpayer services number to get free state tax preparation help. For taxpayers living in central Maryland, call taxpayer service at 410260-7980. For residents living elsewhere, call 1-800-MD-TAXES (1-800-638-2937). Tax assistance is available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Residents can also e-mail their tax questions to taxhelp@comp.state.md.us.
Center for Social Change to Pay Medicaid Fraud Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced today that Center for Social Change, Inc., based in Elkridge, Maryland, will pay $331,000 to the State of Maryland to resolve allegations that the non-profit organization received payments from the state Medicaid program for staffing that it did not provide to group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities. Center for Social Change is responsible for providing community-based housing and other support services to persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Staffing in homes is based on an evaluation of individual needs, and payment is admin-
istered by the Developmental Disabilities Administration. In 2011, the Center for Social Change understaffed 15 of its 30 homes but accepted payments from the Administration for full staffing. Attorney General Frosh thanked Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Director Ilene J. Nathan, Assistant Attorney General Jennifer S. Forsythe, Auditor Carol Kelly and Investigator Valerie Puig for their work on this case. Attorney General Frosh also thanked the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Office of the Inspector General for its assistance. From Maryland Attorney General’s Office
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Long Time Redskins Fan’s Loyalty Honored By Guy Leonard Staff Writer For the past 74 years George Guy, founder of Guy Distrbuting Co. in Leonardtown, has never missed a home opening game for the Washington Redskins and at Monday night’s game his favorite team honored him for never giving up on them. He got to spend time with the team on the field and even got a tour of the stadium and pressbox, he told The County Times. “For the first 50 years of that, I never missed a game,” Guy, 92, said Tuesday. “I’ve been fortunate.” He’s been attending games for so long he can even remember service members being called out of one game back to base on Dec. 7, 1941; Pearl Harbor had just been attacked by the Japanese, hurtling the United States into World War II. “That’s a big memory in his life,” his daughter Karen Guy said. He’s such a dedicated fan, Karen remembered, that he once went to a game in heavy snow and got stuck in a snow bank; he left the car there and walked on to the stadium anyway. Guy said that he remembered coming home from school as a boy and listening to the radio broadcasts of the Redskins and the baseball team the Washington Senators. It was then that he got hooked. “They were the only teams in the area,” Guy said. “I just love the teams in Washington.
George with grandson Mark on the field
“I can’t root for other teams like I can for the Washington Redskins.” Guy said he was able to take to the field twice, being honored as such a long-standing season ticket holder. He got to meet former Redskins quarterback and sports legend Sonny Jurgensen and was interviewed in the team’s radio booth. “That’s the first time I’ve ever been on the playing field,” Guy said. “We had a pretty nice time.” Despite his beloved team’s poor performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he has no plans of switching to any other brand. “I’m not turning,” Guy said. “It’s just a game, it’s just a sport.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Detectives Make Arrest In Leonardtown Robbery
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Sheriff’s office detectives have arrested and charged a 17-year-old juvenile with committing a strong arm robbery of an 84-year-old man back in August. Police have not released the name of the juvenile but have stated that he resides in Mechanicsville. Detectives located and arrested the juvenile Tuesday at a parking lot in Mechanicsville, police reports stated; he has since been transported to the Cheltenham Youth Facility in Prince George’s County and will have an arraignment appearance in Circuit Court.
The strong-arm robbery was first reported back on Aug. 18 at about 11:15 a.m when sheriff’s deputies arrived in the 22000 block of Duke Street and found that the octogenarian victim had been assaulted. The suspect was described as a white male with a beard and dark hair. The victim reported that his wallet had been forcfully removed from him; the suspect had already fled on foot into the downtown area. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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St. Mary’s County detectives identified Carey Duwan Dickerson aka “Fats” (Age 41 of Abell, MD) as a distributor of heroin and cocaine. A search and seizure warrant was executed on his home, and detectives recovered heroin, cocaine, a digital scale, cell phones and more than $500 in cash. As that investigation came to completion, detectives were alerted to an incident which took place at the home of a 16-year-old in Abell. The investigation revealed the suspect lived near the victim and approached her home when adults were not present. He had inquired about the presence of others in the home before he offered money for sexual favors, specifically oral sex. The sus-
pect was observed leaving the area of the victim’s home by witnesses. Vice/ Narcotics detectives continued the investigation. After a review Pictured: Dickerson with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz, the case was presented to the Grand Jury. An indictment was issued, and Suspect Dickerson was arrested at his home without incident. From St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
SMCSO Deputies Investigate Abduction On September 11, 2016, at 4:43 p.m., the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call from a juvenile female stating an unknown male suspect had abducted her. Although she provided specific details on her abductor, she was unable to provide dispatchers with her location and disconnected the call. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies were able to identify a possible location of the caller, which was in the area of Poplar Ridge Road in Lexington Park. Deputies responded to the area in search of the victim or any indication of a crime. In an attempt to gain potential leads, a reverse 911 call was used for the surrounding area and additional neighborhood searches, interviews and attempts to locate witnesses
were completed. Although there was very limited information, deputies developed a suspect, later identified as a 12-year-old female. The investigation revealed the juvenile suspect made the call because she was upset with a guardian. The 12-year-old was located and placed under arrest for a false police report. Although no abduction occurred, there was an abundance of resources which were expended as a result of the false report. The cooperation of the community, especially the residents of the Lexington Manor neighborhood, was instrumental in assisting with the investigation.
Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence and stole property in the 22000 block of Baja Lane in Great Mills. Deputy Rozell is investigating the case. CASE# 47486-16
Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a business in the 22000 block of Three Notch Road and stole property. Corporal O’Connor is investigating the case. CASE# 47466-16
Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence and stole property in the 22000 block of Newtowne Neck Road in Leonardtown. Deputy H. Smith is investigating the case. CASE# 47532-16
Attempted Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter the Southern Tire in Millison Plaza. Deputy First Class J. Maguire is investigating the case. CASE# 47585-16
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Attempted Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) attempted to force entry into a residence in the 21000 block of Ronald Drive in Lexington Park. Deputy C. Ball is investigating the case. CASE# 47465-16
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NSA Opens Co-op Program to Community College Students The National Security Agency has opened up its educational co-op program to community college students. The College of Southern Maryland will host an information session for eligible students at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the La Plata Campus in the Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), Room 113, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The NSA program provides paid employment during alternating semesters, tuition reimbursement, and one class pre-paid during the accepted student’s “off” semesters. “This is a great opportunity that NSA has been managing for more than 50 years, and they have now opened up applications from community college students who plan to continue on to a four-year degree,” said Wendy Hume Hayes, CSM cybersecurity program coordinator in the college’s Business and Technology Division. CSM students who have declared one of the following majors – cybersecurity, information systems security, computer science, computer engineering and electrical engineering -- and have completed no more than 24 credit hours toward a degree, may be eligible to apply for a paid internship. Students also must be U.S. citizens and be able to pass a background check.
Hayes will explain the NSA co-op program, and CSM Career Services will be on hand to help students polish their application materials. “Having NSA recognize the high-level technical skills our community college students earn is a great achievement,” Hayes said. “This is an amazing opportunity our students should not pass up.” CSM was designated a National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense 2-Year Education (CAE2Y) by the NSA and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the second time last fall. The college joins 23 of the more than 1,200 community colleges across the nation to receive the honor, which recognizes the quality of the college’s cybersecurity educational practices and curriculum. According to the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, the global shortage of skilled security practitioners is predicted to reach 1.5 million by 2020. In the U.S., there are more than 209,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs and the demand for information security professionals is expected to grow by 53 percent through 2018, according to an independent analysis of numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. From College of Southern Maryland
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Week of Events at CSM to Explore Transfer Options College Fairs at Three Campuses, Other Sessions to Be Offered Sept. 19-23
With the majority of students attending the College of Southern Maryland with the goal of preparing to transfer and pursue their bachelor’s degrees, CSM students can learn more about the transfer process during Transfer Awareness Week Sept. 19-23. CSM has more than 50 guaranteed transfer agreements with four-year colleges and universities across the country, and during Transfer Awareness Week students can get their questions answered and plan their future. Students will be able to meet representatives from a variety of colleges and universities, explore college majors and degree programs and meet with CSM faculty all in one place. Three transfer fairs will be offered, one at each campus: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Sept. 19 at the Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Sept. 20 at the Leonardtown Campus, Wellness and Aquatics Center, Building D, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown; and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Sept. 22 at the La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), Chaney Enterprises Conference Room, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Institutions scheduled to be represented include American Public University System, Bowie State University, Coastal Carolina University, Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Excelsior College, Frostburg State University, George Mason University, George Washington University, Howard University, Longwood University, Loyola University of Maryland, Morgan State University, Mount St. Mary’s University, North Carolina A&T University, Notre Dame of Maryland University, Pennsylvania College of Technology, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Salisbury University, Salem International University, Shenandoah University, Stevenson University, Towson University, University of Baltimore, University of Mary Washington, University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Maryland College Park, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, University of Phoenix, University of Virginia, West Virginia University and York College. During Transfer Awareness Week, students can attend a variety of sessions as well: “Transfer Success Academy: Transfer Essentials” from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sept.
19. Focus on general transfer information which includes exploring careers, majors and universities; steps to a seamless transfer; transfer application process; financial aid considerations; and university life and culture. At the La Plata Campus in the Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), Room 201; at the Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 322; and at the Prince Frederick Campus, Flagship Building, Room 107. “Guide to Financial Aid” from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 20. At the La Plata Campus in the Career Education (CE) Building, Room 102; at the Leonardtown Campus, Building C, Room 322; and at the Prince Frederick Campus, Flagship Building, Room 107. “HBCU Advantage” will explore the advantages of transferring to a historically black college or university from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 21. At the La Plata Campus in the Career Education (CE) Building, Room 102; at the Leonardtown Campus, Building C, Room 322; and at the Prince Frederick Campus, Flagship Building, Room 107. “Get There: Charting Your Career Path” from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 21. CSM Career Services will show students how to chart a road map to career success. At the La Plata Campus in the Career Education (CE) Building, Room 102; at the Leonardtown Campus, Building C, Room 322; and at the Prince Frederick Campus, Flagship Building, Room 107. “Ready When You Are: Leveraging Your Previous Education and/or Military Experience in Online Education” from 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 21. At the La Plata Campus in the Career Education (CE) Building, Room 102; at the Leonardtown Campus, Building C, Room 322; and at the Prince Frederick Campus, Flagship Building, Room 107. “Transfer Shock” from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 22. At the La Plata Campus in the Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), Room 009; at the Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 208; and at the Prince Frederick Campus, Flagship Building, Room 108. Last year, 1,762 CSM students transferred to 226 different four-year colleges and universities in 45 states and the District of Columbia. From The College of Southern Maryland
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Tackle Box Fishing Report By Ken and Linda Lamb Special to The County Times Great fishing this week as rockfish are now in the mouth of the Patuxent and above the Power Plant in good numbers and size. In addition there are rockfish in the Potomac and Patuxent on the oyster bars and drop offs for trollers and jiggers. The rockfish off Sea Breeze like Drone spoons trolled behind planers. Rockfish are breaking from Flag Harbor north to Chesapeake Beach in the bay on the western side. These fish are mixed with blues and many are keeper size in excess of 20 inches. They are in pods with birds working in all directions and can be cast to with bucktails, sassy shads, or crank baits like Rattle Traps or Bomber wind cheaters. These same fish are in the mouth of the Patuxent from the Three legged to the PR buoy. The fish are on the shoreline at the swimming beach to the Cedar Point lighthouse rocks and in the Cedar Point Rip. The fish in the northern region are bigger; lots of little ones at Cedar Point. Some big
black drum have drifted into the Patuxent. Spot are now in the Patuxent too, but can be tricky to find. Perch are now back to normal after a week of super high Anne Mattingly tides. Lure casters and bottom fishermen find plenty of big perch on the change of tides. Croaker are still around in the rivers in 25 to 30 feet of water and are getting bigger as they feed up getting ready to migrate to the Atlantic next month. The big redfish and cobia survived the tropical storm and have been caught and sighted near buoy 70 in the bay, but they are not as steady as before. There will be opportunity for the next two weeks to catch some of these big fish until the cool weather makes them restless for the ocean and routes south. Catfishing is excellent in the upper Patuxent. The right spot and fresh Alesives will produce a pickup load full of big cats up to 30 pounds. The Potomac has plenty of big catfish too.
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Moreland Tops Potomac Limited’s, Hills Repeats as Champion By Doug Watson Contributing Writer Budds Creek, MD- Late Model pilot Kenny Moreland to top honors in last Friday nights 20-lap Limited Late Model headliner at Potomac Speedway. Moreland was behind the wheel of the Marty Hanbury owned, MasterSbilt no.M1 and would steer the car to a well deserved feature win for both driver and owner. Moreland and Billy Tucker shared the front row for the start of the event with Moreland surging into the race lead as the field roared into turn one. As Moreland lead, Tyler Emory arrived in second and would hound Moreland the entire way, but would settle for runner up honors as Moreland sped off to his 4th career win in the division. “I have to thank Marty for giving me the chance to drive his car here tonight.” Moreland stated post race. “We made some changes after the heat race and the car was the best it’s been since I’ve driven it.” Superb track conditions aided Moreland in his winning drive. “This place was awesome tonight.” Said Moreland. “This track has had a great surface all season and I hope we put on a good show for the fans tonight.” Brandon Long was solid in third with David Williams and Billy Tucker rounding out the top-five. With his 6th place finish, Daryl Hills was crowned the 2016 track champion, his second consecutive title at the track. “We didn’t have the run we would have liked tonight, but it’s a great feeling to get a championship for this team.” In support class action, Barry Williams Sr.drove to his 3rd win of the season and career 23rd,in the 16-lap Sreet Stock feature. On the strength of a 7-win season, Mike Latham was crowned division champion for the first time in his career. John Burch tallied his 3rd Hobby Stock win, and career 52nd, in the divisions 15-lap main. With his 4th place finish, Sam Archer claimed his first career
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track title at Potomac. Jamie Marks became a first time Potomac winner with his first career win in the 15-lap U-Car headliner. Fifteen year old Savannah Windsor capped off her dream season as she was crowned division champion, becoming the third lady racer in the past four years to claim a track title in the class. In the nightcap Srictly Stock feature, Ed Pope Sr. drove to his 4th win of the season and career 24th, in the divisions 15-lap contest. With his 8th place finish, Ray Bucci would claim the track title, his career second in the division. Limited Late Model feature finish 1. Kenny Moreland 2. Tyler Emory 3. Brandon Long 4. David Williams 5. Billy Tucker 6. Daryl Hills 7. Derrick Quade 8. Rich Marks 9. Megan Mann 10. Jim Jesmer Sr. 11. Chuck Cox Street Stock feature finish 1.Barry Williams Sr. 2. Troy Kassiris 3. Mike Latham 4. Jeremy Pilkerton 5. Kyle Nelson 6. Ed Pope Jr. 7. Mike Raleigh Hobby Stock feature finish 1. John Burch 2. Brian Adkins 3. Dave Adams 4. Sam Archer 5. Kevin Murphy 6. Stephanie Stallings 7. Hilton Pickeral 8. Sam Raley 9. Chad Champion 10. Greg Morgan 11. Jonny Oliver 12. Matt Randall 13. Tommy Randall 14. Billy Crouse 15. Corey Swaim 16. Jonathan Knott U-Car feature finish 1. Jamie Marks 2. Tom Paddock 3. Mikey Latham 4. Savannah Windsor 5. Stephen Suite 6. Dominic Silvious 7. Ben Pirner 8. Stephanie Homberg Strictly Stock feature finish 1. Ed Pope Sr. 2. Shaun Smith 3. Johnny Hardesty 4. Scott Shelton 5. Greg Mattingly 6. John Hardesty 7. Jimmy Suite 8. Ray Bucci 9. NabilGuffey 10. Drew Payne 11. JJ Silvious
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She praised the local growers for their hard work in tending their vines to provide just the right amount of sunlight and pruning them to get just the right size of clusters to produce the best grapes possible. “I have to work constantly with the growers,” Zimmerman said. “Timing is crucial for making premium wines.” Rich Fuller, one of the grape growers in St. Mary’s feeding fruit into the winery, said that it would have been difficult to lure Zimmerman here from a larger winery, but since she was already here they were happy to have her experience. “She’s risen to the challenge,” Fuller said. “She did a great job [by winning two gold medals]. “We’re very lucky to have her.” The Leonardtown winery project, when it started as a just a concept more than a decade ago, was seen as a way to help keep the county agriculturally viable in the wake of the tobacco buyout that had many farmers agree to stop growing the plant. “The county also benefits two ways, since it helps with tourism,” Fuller said of the winery. “It gives people another reason to come down here for a day trip.” Despite the relatively small size of the Port of Leonardtown’s operations, Zimmerman said she’s happy to work in a small setting after having worked in a much larger setting. “I like the boutique touch,” she said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Fennie Mae Wheeler Sister Fennie Mae (McCants) Wheeler, born on June 13, 1941 to the late Hartford and Sarah McCants passed into eternity on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 in Waldorf, MD. She was a longtime resident of Mobile, AL. Sis. Wheeler was a faithful and lifelong member of Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church. Having confessed her belief in Christ at an early age, Sis. Fennie served as a faithful and devoted Sunday School teacher. Ms. Fennie was dependable, hardworking and well loved. She worked as a Bookkeeper/Receptionist for Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL until her health declined and she was forced to medically retire. She is best known for her talented crocheting skills, making many of blankets, hats, gloves, etc. over the years. Whenever you would see her, whether riding the bus to work, riding VANGO to her doctor appointments, or sitting in a reception area she would have a ball of yarn and needle in her hand and a warm smile on her face.
If you expressed an interest in what she was making, the next time she saw you she would present you with a much loved crochet item. When asked how much she charged she always stated “no charge”. She was a loveable character with kind words at the ready. When she entered a room the mood would brighten instantly. Predeceased by her parents, brother Julius McCants and sister Nancy McCants, Fennie is survived by her two children; daughter, Sherry (Wilbur) Davis of Waldorf, MD; son, Stephen (Reschandra) Wheeler, Sr. of Mobile, AL; two brothers, James and Johnny McCants of Mobile, AL; four sisters, Helen Bowie, Elbethel Stevens, Geraldine (Roy) Barnes and Dorothy (Hayward) Cartwright all of Houston, TX; eight grandchildren; Sarita, Shauntel, and Tre’Von Davis of Waldorf, MD; Stephen, III, Broderick (BB), and Tyrus (TJ) Wheeler of Mobile, AL; Sharnece, and Shaquindra Patterson of Prichard, AL; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and many friends whose lives she touched. One devoted niece, Kartilia Thompson; two devoted friends, Johnnie Prince of Richmond, VA, and Patsy Howell of Mobile, AL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fennie Wheeler Memorial Fund / Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/253gajx8
Thursday, September 15, 2016
In Remembrance
Edith Gatton Chesser Edith Gatton Chesser, 89, of Great Mills, MD died September 7, 2016 at Spring Village Assisted Living in California, MD surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 23, 1926 in Great Mills, MD to the late Pirly Gatton and Lola (Taylor) Gatton. Edith was born and raised in St. Mary’s County. She was a graduate of Great Mills High School. After graduation, Edith was a telephone operator and occasionally served as a waitress at Lenny’s Restaurant. On May 13, 1949, she married her beloved husband, Floyd Miller Chesser at Holy Face Catholic Church. Together, they celebrated over 44 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in September 1993. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She looked forward to spending time with her family, especially at her home on St. George’s Island and always had delicious Sunday dinners to bring everyone together. Her other hobbies included sewing, crocheting, taking bus trips (especially to Atlantic City), playing BINGO at Little Flower school and volunteering. She enjoyed attending dances at the VFW. She rang every New Year in dancing with her husband to Guy Lombardo. She was an avid sports fan, particularly for the Baltimore Orioles and the Duke Blue Devils and the Maryland Terrapins basketball teams. She was a devoted Catholic, and if she knew you were sick, there were prayers said for you. She volunteered at the St. Mary’s County Fair taking care of the baked goods. She was an active member of Holy Face Catholic Church, Holy Face
Ladies, St. Mary’s County Extension Program, and HOPE. Edith is survived by her children, William Taylor Chesser (Kathi) of Lexington Park, MD, Deborah Chesser Schultz (Greg) of Leonardtown, MD, Richard Floyd Chesser (Candy) of Leonardtown, MD, and Dorothy Chesser Simeona (Princeton) of Hollywood, MD; her grandchildren, Jason William Chesser (Julie), William Adam Chesser, Adam Richard Chesser (Jonnie), and Jennifer Nicole Buckler (Dennis); her great grandchildren, Matthew William Chesser, Caroline Grace Chesser, Colton Jennings Buckler, Daisy Anne Chesser, Camdyn Lola Buckler, and Violet Lynne Chesser; and many extended family and friends. In addition to her parents and beloved husband, she is also preceded in death by her siblings, Pirly Gatton Jr., Evelyn Goddard, Aubrey Gatton, and Howard Gatton. Family will receive friends for Edith’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Reverend Jerry Gamrot will be held at 12:00 p.m. at Holy Face Catholic Church, 20408 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD 20634. Interment will be held at Maryland Veterans Cemetery at a later date Serving as pallbearers will be Jason Chesser, William Chesser, Adam Chesser, Dennis Buckler, Daniel Gatton and Robert “Robbie” Goddard. Honorary pallbearers will be all of Edith’s extended family and friends and the Holy Face Ladies. Memorial Contributions may be made to Leonardtown Rescue Squad Auxiliary, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD; Lexington Park Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park, MD; and Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
In Memory of
Benny Thompson Morganza, MD
August 18, 1948 – April 10, 2015 Happy Birthday. Love and miss you! From Mary, Mom, Brother’s, Sister and Grandkids.
In Memory of
Thomas R Mattingly Morganza, MD
Jan. 30, 1965 to Aug. 21, 1999 Thinking of you. Miss and love you! Love, Mom, Brother, Sisters
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The 4th annual Art Walk, sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Arts Council, for September First Friday was a fun filled evening with 33 Artists and 18 businesses participating. The Art Walk is an important component to the Arts and Entertainment District Celebration. The 1st place winner was Jeremy Scarborough with his photograph, “Dreaming Fall” at BTB Coffee Bar; 2nd place was Ruth Collins with her painting, “Cabin on the Rolling Road” at North End Gallery and third was Laurence R. Langfeldt with
his painting, “Ebony” at Caught my Eye. You can visit the participating businesses through the month of September to check out all the wonderful artwork on display. All the art is offered for sale. Go to www. stmarysartscouncil.com for a list of the artists and businesses. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all the artists that participated this year! From St. Mary’s County Arts Council
Recreation Survey to Assess Needs in St. Mary’s County The Department of Recreation and Parks invites the public to participate in an online survey in conjunction with the update of the St. Mary’s County Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP). The survey can be accessed at https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/stmarysrecsurvey. The LPPRP is an important document in identifying recreational, agricultural, and natural resource and open space preservation needs in the county. Once adopted, the LPPRP will guide county policies and actions to address those needs in the future. Updated every five years the LPPRP offers the opportunity to reassess priorities
in light of population growth and changing economic, social and market conditions. The St. Mary’s County plan, along with the plans from other counties, will be used by the State to guide planning, funding and programs to meet land preservation, parks and recreation needs state-wide. For more information about the survey or the LPPRP, please contact the Department of Recreation and Parks at 301-475-4200 ext. *1811, or via e-mail to kathy.bailey@ stmarysmd.com. Citizens may download a copy of the 2012 plan at http://www.stmarysmd.com/docs/lpprdraft-7-11.pdf
Homeschool Day Registration Open Historic St. Mary’s City is taking registrations for their fall homeschool day, Seasonal Work. This program is scheduled for Wednesday, October 13, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For everything, there is a season, and in every season a job to be done. To the colonists of early Maryland autumn was possibly the most eventful time of the year. From the hard work of the harvest to the bounty it provided, the end of summer and
the beginning of winter’s cold. Come and join Historic St. Mary’s City for this hands on day of learning. To register for the day, or for more information, call (240) 895-4990 or info@ HSMCdigshistory.org. The cost is $5 per child for children age 5 and older, one accompanying adult is free. Homeschool Day is rain or shine remember to pack a picnic lunch.
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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 p.m. Early Birds start at 6:30 p.m. Regular Games start at 7 p.m. $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 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! 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.
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Bingo - Am. Leg. Post 82, La Plata (6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata) 7 to 10 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold smoke-free BINGO Thursdays with early birds beginning at 7:00 pm at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Doors open 6 pm. Call (301) 934-8221. PUBLIC WELCOME. 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.
Thursday, September 15
Gutbuster Cheese Steaks @ VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd, California) 5:30 to 8 p.m. Stop by and enjoy one of our delicious GUTBUSTER Philly-Style Cheese Steaks. All Cheese Steaks served on a hoagie roll with your choice of cheese and grilled veggies, and served with American Fries for only $8.00. Choose from CHICKEN or STEAK. Eat here or take one to go. W. Kamau Bell Lectures at SMCM (Michael P. O’Brien Athletics and Recreation Center – 47645 College Dr, St Mary’s City) 8 to10 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.
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Madison, Montpelier, and the Constitution (St. Mary’s College of MD – 47645 College Dr, St Mary’s City) 4 to 6 p.m. Madison, Montpelier, and the Constitution, takes place on Friday, Sept. 16 at 4 p.m., in Cole Cinema, Campus Center. During his own lifetime, James Madison was dubbed “Father of the Constitution,” a title he humbly dismissed. Madison, though, would have a larger hand than any other individual of the founding era in shaping the American political system of government. Kyle M. Stetz, manager of Student and Family Programs at James Madison’s Montpelier will explore the work Madison completed, before, during, and after the constitutional convention of 1787. Presented in cooperation with the St. Mary’s College Political Science department.
Murder Mystery Dinner (37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico) 6 to 8 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church Chaptico is excited to offer an evening of good food, good friendship and good entertainment as we present a Gilligan’s Island Murder Mystery - “The Last Cruise of the S.S. Minnow,” performed by the Hickory Dickory Dark players. Put on your best Hawaiian shirt and join Captain Judas “Skipper” Stubing for a pleasant dinner cruise aboard the S.S. Millennium Minnow (otherwise known as the Parish Hall), where things quickly go awry when it is discovered that a bomb is hidden on board. Dinner will feature grilled salmon and grilled chicken, roast red potatoes, green beans and salad, followed by a variety of scrumptious desserts, and as part of the evening’s fundraising, we’ll have a silent auction and raffle. Tickets are on sale at the Parish Hall office (301-884-3451) at $50 for dinner and the show. Suitable for ages 13 and up. Food and sitters will be available for younger kids (donation from parents suggested). Note: please let us know in advance how many children you are bringing and if there are any food issues we need to be aware of. CSM Main Stage Theatre: “The Runner Stumbles” (CSM – La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata) 8 p.m. The play is based on an actual turn-of-thecentury trial for the murder of a nun in a remote parish in Michigan. $15 adults, $12 military/seniors/youth. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/Arts. Also on Sept. 17 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, September 17
Bingo at the Saint Michael’s Council (Knights of Columbus Hall – 16441 Three Notch Road, Ridge) 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; games begin at 6:30. $20 to play for the evening. Refreshments available. 301-872-4641. Lions White Cane Day (WalMart – 45485 Miramar Way, California) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members of the Lexington Park Lions Club will be at the California WalMart Saturday, September 17, collecting donations to fund eye exams and glasses for those in need. Last year we funded 80 exams and glasses for folks in the local area with the majority of those being for children. Please come by, say hello, and drop your spare change in the bucket. ALL contributions are returned directly to the community. KofC Yard Sale (St George Catholic Church, 19199 St Georges Church Rd. Valley Lee) 6 to 11 a.m. Fr. Sebastien DeRose # 13091 of St George Catholic Church Valley Lee MD is hosting a Large Community YARD SALE. For more info contact Brian Werring 240-925-5668.
Lions Annual Scholarship Yard Sale (Patuxent Self Storage, 21502 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park) 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lexington Park Lions annual scholarship yard sale. This year will be a “pickers” paradise as the Davis family finally cleaned out one of their barns: tools, hardware, collectibles, and what-have-yous. Found art supplies, and for the crafters and sewers a wide selection of goodies. All money collected goes to fund our scholarship program for Great Mills High School graduating seniors. If you have items you would like to contribute to the sale, or if you have any questions about the sale, email or call: djdavis@md.metrocast.net or 301 863-2561. Legends at Budds Creek (27861 Budds Creek Road, Mechanicsville) 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Take a step back in time and experience the thrill of Drag Racing History at the Annual Legends of Budds Creek Event— a Historic Drag, Muscle Cars & a Custom Car Show! This amazing show has every nostalgic motorized thing you can imagine! From Muscle Cars to Classics, Street Rods to Street Machines, Customs, Pickups, Vans, Altereds, Funny Cars, Willys & Many More! Accompanying this spectacular show will be a huge Swap Meet and some Great Oldies Music. Coffee with Commissioner Ken Robinson (Starbucks, 6675 Crain Highway, La Plata) 11 a.m. to Noon The purpose of Commissioner town hall meetings is to take questions from those in attendance and to discuss items of importance to the citizens and the community. Future town hall meeting dates are available at www.CharlesCountyMD.gov. For more information, contact the Public Information Office at 301-885-2779 or PressRoom@CharlesCountyMD.gov. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 866-269-9006. Pokémon in Chancellors Run Park (Chancellors Run Regional Park, Great Mills) 7 to 10 p.m. Do you have the desire to Catch ‘em all? Are you or your children suffering from Pokémon fever? Well, charge your phones, put on your sneakers and head to Chancellors Run Regional Park for the first ever Pokémon in the Park night on Saturday, September 17. Chancellors Run Park has 6 Stops and a gym. Lures will be maintained by sponsors at most stops during the event. The first 100 people to check in at the Recreation and Parks table will receive a ticket for a free hot dog, chips and soda, courtesy of Recreation and Parks. Concessions will be on sale for throughout the event at the Hall of Fame. Ice Cream and treats will be on sale from the Bells of St. Mary’s. All Pokémon trainers are encourage to sign in and indicate in your trainer profile your total Pokémon caught to date and check in prior to leaving to update your total. Prizes will be given to the person from each team who catches the most Pokémon during the event. Winners need not to be present to win. Small gifts will be distributed to trainers from costumed characters and free face painting will be available. Lights will be on in the park after dark. Anyone interested in being a sponsor please contact Christina Bishop 301-475-4200, ext. *1802 or via email at Christina.bishop@stmarysmd.com.
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Fed Up Rally Bus Trip (Pick-ups/drop offs in Lexington Park, California, Charlotte Hall and Prince Frederick) 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Catch a ride to the Fed Up Rally in DC with us. Departure pick-ups begin around 9 a.m. and return by about 6 p.m. Fed Up Rally event seeks a federal response to the prescription drug and opiate addiction epidemic. Event includes awareness information and a march to the White House from the Sylvan Theater. To reserve a seat on the bus, contact Laura at 301-997-1300 x 804 or 240-298-0212. For more information on Fed Up, go to feduprally.org. A Taste of St. Mary’s (The Square in Leonardtown) Noon to 4:30 p.m. Family event! Activities for the kids. Classic car show and free entertainment. Samples of restaurant specialties will be available for purchase. Admission and parking (in designated areas) are free. Chance to win gift certificates from area restaurants and caterers. Drawings to be held all day at the event. For more information email info@smcchamber.com, call 301-737-3001, or visit our website: http://smcchamber.com. Open House – Mother Catherine Academy (Mother Catherine Academy – 38833 Chaptico Rd, Mechanicsville) 1 to 3 p.m. Join us! Tour the school while your children enjoy activities and make new friends in the gym. Mother Catherine Academy provides Catholic education to children in our three year old programs and into grades Pre-K through eighth through an Independent Catholic School. We offer a challenging curriculum and a broad range of extra curricular opportunities that broaden minds and prepare participants for a fulfilling life rooted in the history and traditions of Southern Maryland. The Catholic school seeks to help children grow into valued members of society guided by Christian morals. Want to learn more about MCA? Visit our website at www.mothercatherine.org. Wine & Design Fundraiser @ VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd, California) 1 to 4 p.m. Paint your own masterpiece and help us raise funds for Veterans and Family Support. Cost is $45.00 and event is open to the public. Must be 21 to purchase and consume alcohol. Paint time is 1:30 - 3:30. Cost is $45 -- register online today! http:// www.wineanddesign.com/calendars/event. php?id=32772 Enter Code: VFW. Go to our website for more event information: www. vfwpost2632.com.
Monday, September 19
Luncheon & Solo Pianist (41780 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown) Noon to 1:30 p.m. The Garvey Senior Activity Center will host a luncheon on Monday, Sep. 19 at noon. Enjoy a meal of roasted turkey breast, bread stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, and peach crisp. Following the meal, enjoy music by solo pianist, Meleah Shrout, a classically trained pianist who composes and performs regularly. Cost for lunch is $6 for those under the age of 60 or a donation for those ages 60 and above. To sign up for this event, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Black Films Matter: The L.A. Rebellion (St. Mary’s College of MD – 47645 College Dr, St Mary’s City) 8 to 10 p.m. The Department of Theater, Film, and Media Studies at St. Mary’s College of Maryland will host its 10th annual film series, “Black Films Matter: The L.A. Rebellion,” at 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 19, Oct. 3, and Oct. 17. The series will take place in the College’s Cole Cinema, Campus Center, and will highlight the works of three award-winning filmmakers. The film series is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Mark Rhoda at marhoda@smcm. edu or 240-895-4231, or visit the TFMS website at www.smcm.edu/events/theaterfilm-and-media-studies-events/film-seriesschedule/. Monday, Sept. 19, at 8:15 p.m.: Screening of “Spirits of Rebellion” (dir. Zeinabu irene Davis, 2015), a compelling documentary on the L.A. Rebellion and the artists associated with the movement. Recipient of the prestigious Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Diaspora Documentary feature, Nigeria. A Q&A with director Davis follows the screening.
Tuesday, September 20
Special Showings for Special Needs (Sensory Friendly Movies) (R/C Theatres, Lexington Exchange Movies 12 – 44800 Oak Crest Ln, California) 10 to 11:30 a.m. Join us at R/C Theatre Lexington Exchange in California, MD for a sensory friendly movie experience every 3rd Tuesday of the month through September at 10:00 a.m.! The third movie is Tuesday, Sep. 20 at 10 a.m. (The Secret Life of Pets). To accommodate guests with sensory sensitivities, lights will stay a little higher, the sound will be turned down and guests are welcome to make noise, stand up, move around and act silly! Snacks may be brought in for children with dietary restrictions and the concession stand will also be open! Tickets for special screenings will only be sold at the door and will not be available in advance. Dates, time, and movie titles are subject to change so keep an eye on our facebook page for updates! Visit thepromisecenter.org/specialshowings for more information or contact The Promise Resource Center at 301-2900040 or email info@thepromisecenter.org with questions. So. Maryland College Fair (Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, 24801 Three Notch Rd, Hollywood) 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Southern Maryland College Fair will take place on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department with two sessions. The first session begins at 10 a.m. and runs through 1 p.m. The second session begins at 5 p.m. and is open until 7:30 p.m. Approximately 100 colleges and universities throughout Maryland and the east coast, from Maine to Florida, as well as the United States military academies will be represented with exhibits and admission officers. The twenty-fifth annual Southern Maryland College Fair is sponsored by St. Mary’s County Public Schools, in collaboration with Calvert County Public Schools, St. Mary’s Ryken High School, the College of Southern Maryland, and the St. Mary’s County Libraries. For more information, please contact Dr. Charles E. Ridgell, III, Director of Student Services, at 301-475-5511, ext. 32198.
Southern Maryland Real Estate Investors’ Group (SOMDREIG) (Custom Kitchens - 6750 Crain Highway, La Plata) 7 to 9 p.m. Southern Maryland’s only REIA! Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7-9 p.m. @ the Custom Kitchens & Baths in La Plata. Our mission is to educate and do business with those in the community who are interested in real estate investing. Southern Maryland’s only Real Estate Investing Association/Group. We have one speaker per meeting, however we do not sell from the front of the room. No sales pitches here! Our meetings are for NETWORKING and are free of charge!
Wednesday, September 21
Little Explorers: What Makes Us Well (Historic St. Mary’s City, Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation – 47621 Old Cove Road, St. Mary’s City) 10 to 11 a.m. Designed for pre-school age children 3-5 years old and an accompanying adult. $4 per child ($3 Friends members); one accompanying adult free. Full-day admission included. (240) 895-4990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org.
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CSM Nursing Program Accreditation Site Review (La Plata Campus, Science and Technology Building, Room ST-141, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata) 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to meet the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing site visit team and share comments about CSM’s Practical Nursing Certificate and Associate of Science Degree in Nursing programs. 301-934-7535.
Thursday, September 22
St. Mary’s County Fair (St. Mary’s County Fairground – 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown) 3 to 9 p.m. Celebrate St. Mary’s heritage at this traditional county fair. Livestock, home arts, flowers, field crops, 4-H and school exhibits, horse pulls, carnival. CSM Cause Theatre: “Benched” (CSM – La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata) 7:30 p.m. Play follows three women who meet every day at the same park bench to laugh, commiserate and complain about the challenges of motherhood. $5 all seats. bxoffc@csmd. edu, 301-934-7828.
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Department of Aging and Human Services Presentation
Leonardtown Library will host the Department of Aging and Human Services for a presentation on what services are available to St. Mary’s County residents on Monday, September 26 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. No registration.
Microsoft Office: Introduction to Publisher 2013
Lexington Park Library will host a Microsoft Office: Introduction to Publisher 2013 class on Monday, September 26 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn to create flyers, cards, certificates and more! Basic computer skills required, ability to use a mouse, and familiarity with Microsoft Word. Adult computer classes are for ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
Conflict Resolution for Teens
Lexington Park Library will hold Conflict Resolution for Teens on Tuesday, September 27 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. This program will be exploring different conflict styles, understanding and managing anger, listening and speaking skills, and how to create “win-win” situations. Recommended for youth in 6th through 12th grade, Fall 2016. Refreshments provided. Registration required on www.stmalib. org or call 301-863-8188.
Financing Your Small Business
Lexington Park Library will host Financing Your Small Business on Tuesday, September 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Whether you are starting a small business or expanding an existing small business, obtaining the capital you need can be challenging. Small business owners, as well as individuals interested in starting a business, can discover how to obtain financing for their venture by attending a free U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) seminar. Learn about financing options available through SBA and how to qualify for them. You will also learn about SBA Resource Partners and how the services they offer help with your small business plans. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
Ready to Vote? Learn How!
Leonardtown Library will hold a special program ‘Ready to Vote? Learn How!’ on Tuesday, September 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 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. No registration.
Computer Basics 3: Creating an Email Account
Leonardtown Library will host a Computer Basics 3: Creating an Email Account class on Wednesday, September 28 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Part three of a four part series. Explore various email providers, and set up your personal email account. Adult classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-475-2846.
Computer Basics 4: How to Use an Email Account
Leonardtown Library will host a Computer Basics 4: How to Use an Email Account class on Wednesday, September 28 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Part four of a four part series. Learn how to compose an email and explore the various features and tools associated with email accounts. Adult classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-475-2846.
College Ambassador Connection
Leonardtown Library will hold College Ambassador Connection on Wednesday, September 28 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thinking about heading to college, but you still have some questions before you take the plunge? Stop by one of our drop-in College Preparedness classes presented by Americorp Vista to get some answers! The college ambassadors cover a different topic each week ranging from financial aid to how to choose the right major to you, and are sure to shed some light on any of your questions surrounding higher education. No registration required.
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Thursday, Sep. 15 An Evening with Kim Campbell Port Tobacco Playhouse (508 Charles St, La Plata) 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Steve Nelson Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 6 to 10 p.m. Swamp Candy The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) 7:30 p.m. Dylan Galvin Olde Town Pub (22785 Washington Street, Leonardtown) 7 p.m.
Friday, Sep. 16 Taboo Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) Still Standing The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) 8 p.m. Dylan Galvin Gridiron Grill (20855 Callaway Village Way, Callaway) 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sep. 17 Half Way To St. Patty’s Day The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) 4 p.m. Randy Nelson Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 8 p.m. to Midnight
Open Mic with Joe Penn Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk)
Sunday, Sep. 18 Artsfest ‘16 Fine Arts Festival Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, Sep. 19 Black Films Matter: The L.A. Rebellion St. Mary’s College of Md., Cole Cinema, 8 to 10 p.m.
Tuesday, Sep. 20 Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 6 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Sep. 21 Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, Sep. 22 “Wicked Weekend” Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 7 to 11 p.m. St. Mary’s County Fair St. Mary’s County Fairground (42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown) 3 to 9 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 Washington D.C Tour
On Thursday, Sept. 29, enjoy a professionally guided tour of several locations in Washington, D.C. The professional tour guide will provide interesting, informative commentary at each location which will include some time for touring. Visit the U.S. Supreme Court, the Museum of Natural History, and the National Air and Space Museum. Lunch is at the Museum of Natural History (approximately an additional $20). This tour requires considerable walking. Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable walking shoes. Bus departs from the Northern Senior Activity Center promptly at 9 a.m. and returns around 5 p.m. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1063 for registration information. $40 fee includes motor coach transportation, professional step-on tour guide and gratuities. Lunch is approximately an additional $20.
Historic Maryland Women
Join us on Friday, Sept. 23 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. as we learn about important women in Maryland history who have changed the world through extraordinary means. Come learn the history behind the unique women of Maryland like Anna Ella Carroll, Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte, and Margaret Brent presented by local historian Susan Youhn. Presentation takes place in the Potomac Building, Room 14 (next to the Garvey Senior Activity Center). Preregistration is required. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1063 for registration information. Free.
Meet Mike!
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Mike O’Brien, will lead a discussion on daily physical therapy hacks at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. This discussion will specifically focus on the best ways to complete tasks around your home to reduce risk of injury. Space is limited. To sign up for this discussion in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
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The next Open Studio Art class at the Loffler Senior Activity Center will be on Friday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. These classes are an opportunity to either work on an independent project with oversight from our art teacher, Jamie Naluai, or to participate in a simple project. Since Jamie volunteers her time on these days, we are able to offer this class free of charge plus a minimal supply fee ($5). For questions call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 or simply stop in on class day.
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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 maintained, plus share some ideas for adding to it. This free workshop will take place on Thursday, September 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 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 to register or stop by the reception desk
Senior Bowling League Needs Subs
The 2016-17 season for the senior mixed league has begun. This fun, easy-going league bowls through May 2017. There is one vacancy on a team and we are always happy to have folks waiting in the wings to fill slots when life’s events cause a player to step out of bowling for a period of time. 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 weekly 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 this group, call Shellie at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655 or by e-mail: Sheila.graziano@stmarysmd.com
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 are individuals that have a naturally heightened sensitivity to their environment and are greatly affected by the energy and emotions of others. While this can be very helpful when helping people, it can also be emotionally draining. Gini Webster with Journeys Holistic Therapy 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 301-475-4002, ext. *3103.
Yellow Door Art Studios Offerings at Garvey
The Garvey Senior Activity Center has partnered with Yellow Door Art Studios to offer high quality, low cost art instruction. On Monday, Oct. 3 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., paint “A Fall Harvest” with watercolor. On Monday, Oct. 24 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., create “Postcards from Paradise” with ink. The cost is $10 per class; payable to Yellow Door Art Studios. Payment must be made at the Garvey Senior Activity Center at the time of registration. Space is limited so register early. All materials will be supplied. To learn more call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Alleviating Symptoms of Vertigo
Vertigo is a common and serious disorder that affects many older adults. It is not a normal part of aging and it can be helped with physical therapy. On Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 11 a.m., Mike O’Brien, a physical therapist with 20 years of experience and owner of Freedom Physical Therapy, will explain the common causes of vertigo and will offer exercises and information to assist in alleviating the symptoms associated with vertigo. There is no fee to attend; advance sign up required. Call 301-4754200, ext. *1050.
Reader’s Theater Club Forming
Reader’s theater provides an opportunity for those who enjoy theater to be involved without memorizing lines. Actors use only vocal expression to help the audience understand the story rather than visual storytelling such as sets, costumes, intricate blocking, and movement. An interest meeting will be held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. Linda Lagle, current actor with the Newtowne Players, will facilitate the group. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 to sign up for the meeting.
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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JOSH DEGUZMAN
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AND SOON TO BE EAGLE SCOUT
This week’s story is about the most amazing young man I have met here in Southern Maryland! Josh DeGuzman is a fifteen year old sophomore at Patuxent High School here in Lusby. I recently learned of a project that he put together to meet a requirement to earn his Eagle Scout rank as a Boy Scout in Troop 427 here in Calvert County. He made a presentation at Our Lady Star of the Sea a month ago asking for support to help complete a fence to separate the school yard from the public parking lot shared by the Parish during school days and Sunday masses. When I returned from being out of town for two weeks, I was astonished to see the finished project this Scout had accomplished in such a short amount of time! It is quite an achievement and I knew I wanted to talk with him and learn more about his motivation as I knew it would make for a good story! Josh was born in St. Mary’s Hospital and has lived in the same home in Drum Point his entire life. His parents are both employed at Patuxent River; his dad Armando is a retired Marine helicopter pilot now working as a Safety Officer and his mother Susan is an aerospace engineer. His younger brother David is thirteen and is also a Boy Scout and helped him with this project. They are a very close, tight knit family that do many things together. They are into outdoor activities involving boating and camping. They live in a house on the waterfront and Josh enjoys water sports such as wake boarding, knee boarding, wake surfing, and tubing. He is also into learning various survival skills and martial arts and has become proficient in “Krav Maga” and “Aikido”. Yikes, I never heard of these forms and I had to have Josh spell them for me! And during his freshman year at Patuxent High, he lettered on the varsity Tennis, Golf, and Swimming Teams while attaining almost all “A”s on his report card. Whew! I am exhausted just writing about all these attributes! At this point in our interview I am beginning to wonder where he finds the time for all of these pursuits. It reminds me of the old adage, “If you want something done, give it to a busy person”! I wanted to know more about his wonderful Eagle Scout project, so I had Josh tell me why he picked this particular effort.
He said he was searching for a meaningful job that he was capable of performing and decided to approach his Pastor, Monsignor Mike Wilson last Fall to learn if there were any jobs within the Parish that needed to be accomplished? The good Padre suggested a fence between the playground area and the parking lot to provide an extra measure of safety for the students. Josh put together a plan and approached the Boy Scout leadership with the idea to learn if it qualified as a worthy project for his Eagle Scout Award. It was soon approved and he started to put his plans in motion. He knew he would need a considerable sum of money just for the material required to construct a fence measuring over 200 feet long and set out to gain financial support for his undertaking. He received a grant from the OLSS Parish and a donation from the local Knights of Columbus Council 9258. He made his pitch to the Parish at three weekend Masses and obtained a break from Lowe’s on their advertised price for fencing products. Before you knew it, Josh had amassed over $1600 to pursue his project! Next, he needed to obtain experienced workers to help coordinate the various means for erecting a fence. He had to make plans for such things as post hole placement, number of posts and post caps and cross members to put between the posts. And he needed an auger to dig the holes and someone to operate it. Within days, he put together a crew of more than 40 volunteers that included members of the Parish, Knights of Columbus, fellow scouts, school kids, and others who heard of his idea. Josh’s team spent 6 hours a day for two days laboring in +90 degree heat to finish this work in one weekend in an effort to be ready for the school’s opening in late August! All told, over 200 volunteer man hours were expended in accomplishing this task! His mother told me an older lady who was unable to help came and watched the progress and offered lots of encouragement. I wanted to know upon finishing this job, what did he gain or learn from these efforts? He smiled and said he was at first apprehensive by the daunting task at hand, especially with directing the efforts of so many adults!!! Yes, I can understand that! Directing adult volunteers can be somewhat scary for a 15 year old. Heck, I still become intimidated when trying to motivate older volunteers in some of the events I somehow become involved in! Ever try saying No to a priest or a nun? Probably not going to happen! But he did say once they got underway, it did get much easier and he did gain confidence in himself to lead this diversified group! He also said he hopes his work might inspire other young people to become attracted to Scouting. He finds it to be a lot of fun with lots of great experiences. Josh, to see your completed project was a real surprise for me. To think you pulled it off as quickly as you did is truly amazing.
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It is a magnificent piece of work, one that you should be especially proud for making it happen. Your ability to “honcho” such an endeavor and motivate your sponsors and your crew is nothing short of outstanding! Finally, I asked Josh what are his plans for the future? Without flinching, he responded with his goals of earning a Mechanical Engineering degree from M.I.T., then becoming a Navy Officer and joining The Seals!!! He would like to do a 20 year military career like his dad, then get involved in designing military hardware as an engineer. He also states, due to his desire to be outdoors and his love for hiking, hunting, and fishing, he hopes to have a cabin in the mountains, “but I will always consider Southern Maryland to be my home”! I am confidant with great mature young people like Josh within our midst, our future is in good hands! He is the youngest
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subject I have ever interviewed for my stories of unsung heroes. He is really an enjoyable conversationalist! Josh, thank you for all you do! Dave Spigler lives in Lusby at his home “Hog Heaven” with his wife Deb. He has lived in Southern Maryland since 1979 and has been recognized many 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 Citizen of the Year Award in 2011. Dave was a member of the HOGETTES, the Washington Redskins Redskins’ “Biggest Fans” for 22 years. If you know of an unsung hero of Southern Maryland, contact him at spiggy@erols.com
“Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away” by Ben Utecht with Mark Tabb c.2016, Howard Books $26.00 / $35.00 Canada 272 pages You have a job, go to work, and there are things you expect for it. A paycheck, first of all; that’s the big one. You might expect a job title, too, maybe a company car, and you expect regular hours. But, as in “Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away” by Ben Utecht with Mark Tabb, you don’t expect work to make your life disappear. One of the earliest recollections Ben Utecht cherishes is that of playing football with his father, a preacher with a good arm. In that memory, Utecht, suited up in tiny protective gear, was four years old and eager to learn the game. They were Minnesota Vikings fans then; growing up, Utecht recalls trips to training camps and following his teams. Meanwhile, he matured physically and mentally and excelled at high school football which, at sixteen, paid off: he was offered a college scholarship, and a chance to play with the Minnesota Gophers. But the college career Utecht dreamed of having didn’t happen: he was injured, injured, and injured again. He played football, but not as much or as well as he needed to play and when it was time for the NFL drafts, he wasn’t picked. Throughout this, Utecht struggled with his relationship with God, but a sharedfaith connection with Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy saved Utecht’s career. Keeping a promise made at a speaking event, Dungy called Utecht’s agent in the days following the draft and a deal was brokered. But, says Utecht, this isn’t a book about football. Five times throughout his career, Utecht suffered concussions. It was common, he says, for players to get their “bell rung.”
When that happened, they’d usually be quickly examined, deemed fit to play, and sent back to the field – but for Utecht, the damage seemed to build. Playing with pain is normal in football, but he had terrible headaches, his body didn’t always respond to his brain, important memories went missing, and his personality changed. He started to understand that the old Ben Utecht wasn’t coming back… Though it’s a little on the rough side, and though it’s filled with obviously recreated conversations presented as truth, “Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away” is really quite a nice surprise. In this book that’s supposedly not about football, author Utecht (with Mark Tabb) writes mostly about football. That’s not unexpected but how it’s approached is: though the game’s a large part of this story, the authors seem to treat it as just another small layer to Utecht’s life. There’s some namedropping, yes, play-by-plays, and a light touch of proper bragging, but it all strongly supports the rest of this faith-based, lovefilled tale of trust (justified and otherwise) and family. Readers interested in the seamy side of football or the aftermath of injuries will find this book to be eye-opening but if you’re not a fan, don’t let its sports-centricity scare you off. Even someone with the tiniest pigskin familiarity will find “Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away” to be payday.
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Florence Kennedy and the American Forces in Mexico
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Florence Patti “Flo” Kennedy was born May 9, 1891 in Madison County, Florida. She was the daughter of Captain Alexander Kennedy and his wife, Eliza Wayles Eppes* who bought “Rosecroft” in 1893. Flo attended both St. Mary’s Female Seminary and St. Mary’s Academy. She then graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Baltimore in 1914. In 1916 she joined the Red Cross and served as a nurse with the American Forces on the Mexican border.** When the U.S. entered WWI Flo transferred to the Army Nurse Corps and saw active service in France and Germany until 1919. In the 1920s she became Superintendent of the McMahon Children’s Shelter in New York City. In 1935 she moved to Washington, D.C and there she served as a civilian nurse during WWII and afterwards. Flo died December 29, 1982 at Sibley Hospital in Washington, D.C. She is buried in the family plot at St. Ignatius Catholic Church at St. Inigoes. She never married but had a number of nieces and nephews surviving her who still live here. *Eliza Wayles Eppes (1858-1895) was the great-great-granddaughter of President Thomas Jefferson and his wife, Martha Wayles via their daughter Mary Jefferson (known as “Polly” during childhood but later adopted the name Maria by which she preferred to be called). Mary Jefferson married her first cousin, John Wayles Eppes in 1797 and their son was Francis Wayles Eppes who married Mary Elizabeth Cleland Randolph in 1822 and moved his family to Florida between 1827-1830. His son, Dr. John Wayles Eppes, the father of Eliza Wayles Eppes, was born 1825 in Virginia. His wife was Josephine Bellamy. **This event occurred in the midst of the Mexican Revolution. In 1915 the U.S. recognized Venustiano Carranza as head of the Mexican government instead of his rival, Pancho Villa. Villa began retaliating against the U.S. and her citizens.
Florence Kennedy and the American Forces in Mexico
On January 11, 1916, 16 Americans were removed from a train near Santa Isabel, Chihuahua, stripped and executed. Then, on March 9, 1916 Villa’s forces invaded the town of Columbus, New Mexico and Camp Furlong, a U.S. Army post located there. Ten civilians and eight soldiers were killed in the attack. The raiders burned the town, stole horses and mules, and seized weapons, ammunition and merchandise before fleeing back to Mexico. U.S. forces under the command of General John Pershing were ordered by President Wilson to capture Villa. Under Pershing’s command was a young officer named George S. Patton, then a 2nd Lieutenant. On May 14, Patton raided a ranch in Chihuahua. With fifteen men and three touring cars, Patton led America’s first motorized military action, in which three Mexicans were killed. Patton had the three Mexicans strapped to the hood of the cars and driven back to General Pershing’s headquarters. He is said to have carved three notches into the twin Colt Peacemakers he carried. General Pershing supposedly nicknamed Patton the “Bandito.” U. S. forces were withdrawn in January 1917. Pancho Villa was never captured. The cartoon speaks for both yesterday and today.
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Thursday, September 15, 2016
You are invited to join us for
A Taste of St. Mary’s
On the Square in Historic Leonardtown
Sunday, September 18, 2016, Noon to 4:30 pm Family event! Activities for the kids. Classic car show and free entertainment. Samples of restaurant specialties will be available for purchase. Admission and parking (in designated areas) are free. Chance to win gift certificates from area restaurants and caterers. Drawings to be held all day at the event. For more information email info@smcchamber.com, call 301-737-3001, or visit our website: http://smcchamber.com.
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