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LUSBY MAN SENTENCED FOR PRODUCTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY Pretended to be a Teenage Boy to Entice Minors Using Social Media, Email and Cell Phone Apps
U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm sentenced Jose Antonio Jaramillo, age 55, of Lusby, Maryland, today to 17 years in federal prison, followed by 15 years years of supervised release, for production of child pornography. Judge Grimm also ordered that upon his release from prison, Jaramillo must register as a sex offender in the place where he resides, where he is an employee, and where he is a student, under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge Andre R. Watson of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Baltimore; Special Agent in Charge Clark E. Settles of HSI Washington D.C.; Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans; and Colonel William M. Pallozzi, Superintendent of the Maryland State Police.
According to his plea agreement, from at least December 2014 through July 2015, Jaramillo, posing as a teenaged male named “Tommy James,� “Thomas James Jones,� or “Thomas James,� used email, applications on cellular phones and social media sites to induce, coerce and entice more than five minor female victims between the ages of 13 and 16 to send him sexually explicit images of themselves over the internet. Jaramillo admitted that, using the “Tommy James� persona, he had or attempted to have sexually explicit conversations with at least 14 minor females and induced at least seven victims to produce sexually explicit images and videos of themselves and transmit those images to Jaramillo. This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Watermen See Hope In Oyster, Crab Resurgence
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Both watermen and state fisheries officials are encouraged with the improved catches in both hard crabs and oysters in recent seasons; both remain cautiously optimistic that the harvest improvements mean that the Chesapeake Bay watershed’s health is starting to turn around. Tommy Zinn, president of the Calvert County Watermen’s Association, said that crabs have not returned to the glory days of decades ago but the recent harvests have improved markedly. “Some areas did real well, some not as good,� Zinn told The County Times. “But on average there were more crabs available than in prior years. “In the short term at least it’s getting back to average or above average.� Zinn was also encouraged by the improved oyster harvests in past several seasons, which in recent years had given watermen an option to continue working on the water when crabs were scarce. “Oysters are getting back to the historical level of the 1980s when guys could make a living,� Zinn said. “They’re doing better than when times were really slow.� The resurgence in crabs and oysters coincides, state officials say, with an increase in submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) and improved dissolved oxygen levels. “It seems like all of the investments we’ve made into the bay restoration efforts are paying dividends,� said Stephen Schatz, spokesman for the state Department of Natural Resources. And DNR is reporting that SAV is back in the bay in record amounts, by about 29 percent between 2014 and 2015.
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The state estimates that there is now 53,277 acres of mapped SAV in the bay, which is just shy of the 57,000-acre goal it has set for itself in 2014. The bay grasses are crucial for providing habitat for all kinds of aquatic life; they also help improve oxygen in the water. The state has not compiled catch numbers for the crab harvest this year but their winter dredge survey taken back in the winter showed a sharp increase in the number of juvenile crabs available. State officials said that improvements in the crab population were across all age groups of the species; the spawning-age female stock nearly doubled rom 101 millon last year to 194 million this year. The male stock of crabs more than doubled, according to the survey, from 44 million to 91 million. This is the second highest level of the male portion of the species since 1995, DNR officials stated. Dave Blazer, head of DNR Fisheries, said that last year’s oyster harvest was down slightly from 2014 to 2015 season but was still strong at 350,000 bushels harvested. He said that management of crabs, especially restrictions on the harvesting of females dating back to 2008, had a hand in catch improvements. But there were plenty of factors that they could not control. “Mother Nature, there are a lot of factors that have helped out,� Blazer said. “That’s all beneficial to the crab resource.� guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The U.S. Navy’s premier flight demonstration team The Blue Angels have cancelled their planned appearance at Patuxent River Naval Air Station later this fall, citing the need for pilots to have down time and avoid becoming worn out from to much flight time. “Following the mishap involving Blue Angel No. 6 in June of this year, Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific (CNAP) decided the team would need to take off one weekend every eight weeks during their air show season to combat fatigue,” a social media post from The Blue Angels stated. “The Air Expo falls on the eighth consecutive week of air shows for the team following their time off in late August. No other cancellations are planned for the Blue Angels this year.” The Blue Angels had planned to come to Pax River NAS for two days between Oct. 29 and Oct. 30. They intend to keep their appointment for the Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show in Baltimore Oct. 15 and Oct. 16, the social media post stated. “Currently we’re still reviewing the impact of the Blue Angel cancellation,” said
Pax River NAS spokesman Patrick Gordon. “Their cancellation is not the be all, end all. “We’re still moving forward.” The acts that will still be on hand at the air show include the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor demonstration team as well as The Black Daggers, a special operations parachute team. This will be the first air show at Pax River NAS since 2011, Gordon said. “We had planned to have an air show in 2013 but sequestration cuts prevented that,” Gordon said. Laschelle McKay, town administrator of Leonardtown, said that a community block party to held next month that would have introduced residents to air expo participants would still go forward but would likely not be the same size. “The base is still asking us to do the event,” McKay said. “I’m sure it will hurt attendance, but we’re still going ahead.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
Community Forum on Opioids in St. Mary’s County The citizens of St. Mary’s County have not been immune from the impact of opioid addiction, and this affliction has left our youth vulnerable. In order to help educate the community about the dangers of prescription drug and opioid abuse, as well as the tragic consequences of addiction, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have produced a documentary titled “Chasing the Dragon.” This film chronicles how drug abuse devastates lives and draws attention to the prescription drug and heroin epidemic in the United States. Locally, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Southern Maryland Young Marines Unit, the FBI Baltimore Field Office and St. Mary’s County Public Schools to provide a free screening of this film on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. in the Chopticon High School Auditorium, located at 25390 Colton Point Road in Morganza, Maryland. Through the video, the FBI and DEA hope to make personal connections. To that end, representatives from treatment, prevention, law enforcement and public health
will hold a brief panel discussion before the screening. Representatives from St. Mary’s County Public Schools, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, St. Mary’s County Health Department, St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services and Walden Behavioral Health will address the topic of opioid abuse in St. Mary’s County, and how their respective agencies are addressing this crisis. State and Federal stakeholders will also be at the event. The St. Mary’s County Health Department is also offering an Overdose Response Program for free to community members following the documentary screening. Individuals who participate in this training will learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose and will receive a free Naloxone Kit. Visit http://www.smchd. org/overdose for more information on the Overdose Response Program and to register for this training. Walk-ins will be accepted, but registration is preferred. From The St. Mary’s County Health Department
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Maryland Announces More Than $12 Million in Highway Safety Grants Governor Larry Hogan today announced over $12.5 million in federal highway safety funds granted to more than 80 agencies and organizations across Maryland to help strengthen and expand the state’s efforts to save lives on Maryland roads. The funds will be distributed by the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Office to law enforcement agencies and traffic safety advocates throughout Maryland. “The safety and security of Marylanders is our top priority and this vital funding will help strengthen our efforts to reduce traffic fatalities and save lives,” said Governor Hogan. “Dangerous, impaired, and distracted driving puts everyone at risk, and we will continue to do everything in our power to ensure safety on our roads.” The federal grants will help fund the following traffic-safety efforts: • Preventing impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving • Increasing the use of seat belts • Increasing motorcyclist, pedestrian, and bicyclist safety efforts • Funding child passenger safety fitting stations • Funding traffic safety-related law enforcement operations • Improving Maryland’s traffic data systems
To help reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries across the state, Maryland is implementing a five-year plan known as the Maryland Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). The plan brings together local, state, and federal partners and organizations such as the National Safety Council, AAA, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and numerous other corporate, non-profit, and public sector partners. The SHSP contains more than 30 separate strategies to reduce overall roadway fatalities by at least 50 percent in the next two decades. The Plan emphasizes solutions from the “Four Es” of highway safety – Engineering, Enforcement, Education, and Emergency Medical Services. “Our mission is to do everything in our power to eliminate traffic crashes,” said Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn. “Zero crashes, zero injuries and zero fatalities is our ultimate goal.” The federal grant awards can only be used for traffic safety activities and are allocated based on crash data for each county and/or organization that applied for funding. Funds can only be spent during Federal Fiscal Year 2017
Governor Announces Israeli Company Opens U.S Headquarters in Maryland On the first day of an economic development mission to Israel, Governor Larry Hogan announced that Israel-based Nayax, a global leader in the cashless payment solutions industry, has opened its U.S. headquarters in Maryland. The company, which was established in 2005 and now operates in more than 50 countries, opened an office in Hunt Valley following its acquisition of InOne, a Maryland distributor service solution for vending machines. Nayax currently has more than 15 sales, technical support and finance employees in Maryland with plans to grow. “With our offices located in Hunt Valley, Nayax finds itself well positioned for dayto-day operations and future expansion,” said Carly Furman, chief financial officer and chief operating officer of Nayax, LLC. “The unattended device industry has a strong presence in the greater Maryland area and beyond. Our centrality lets us easily reach existing and potential customers, as well as work closely with industry advocates with the support of the Maryland DC Vending Association.” “We are proud to welcome global company Nayax to Maryland and look forward to helping them to grow in our state,” said Governor Hogan. “Maryland’s strate-
gic location and unique access to quality employees, international airports, rail lines, and the Port of Baltimore will provide Nayax with a competitive advantage to expand into new markets and attract new customers.” Nayax was among several innovative Israeli companies that Governor Hogan met with tas he kicked off his economic development mission to Israel. The governor is leading a delegation of business, education and community leaders on the weeklong mission, which is aimed at strengthening cultural ties and promoting Maryland as a gateway for Israeli companies seeking to establish U.S. operations. Maryland has long maintained ties with Israel, building on shared strengths in biotechnology, information technology, aerospace and defense. Approximately 24 Israeli companies currently maintain offices in Maryland, including Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Medispec and IMI Services (a subsidiary of Israel Military Industries). In 2015, Israel was Maryland’s 43rd largest trading partner with $145.1 million in product exports, mostly chemicals, transportation equipment, and computer and electronic products.
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Annual Festival Celebrates Addiction Recovery By Dandan Zou Staff Writer Daniel Yokum didn’t realize he had addiction problems until he tried to commit suicide in a hotel room about two month ago. He used a blade and cut about oneinch-long laceration on his right arm. He lost about one gallon of blood and felt he was about to lose consciousness. Then the blood clogged up, and the bleeding stopped. He didn’t die. Yokum took his failed suicide attempt as a sign that death was not the way to go. He needed help, and he tried to find a treatment center or a sober home in Frederick County, which is where he was born and raised. “All the beds were filled there,” he said. That’s why he came to Carol Porto Treatment Center in Prince Frederick. He completed his treatment program now and is waiting for a vacancy to open in a sober home. Yokum’s story is one of many recovery stories at this year’s recovery festival that celebrates people who recovered or are in recovery from addiction. This September is the third time of RecoervyFest, an annul event hosted by Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse and Calvert Behavioral Health Services. It is part of the National Recovery Month. Now in its 27th year, the National Recovery Month is sponsored by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The Recovery Month’s purpose is “to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover.” Last Saturday’s event at the Serenity Farm is one of hundreds of recovery celebration events happening across the country. “The RecoveryFest puts a human face on recovery,” said Patricia Lynn Taylor, a recovery support coordinator with the Calvert Behavioral Health who organized the event. “It is a celebration of people in recovery,” she said. Taylor added that the number of people in recovery from addictions is greater than what many assume. Taylor, someone in long-term recovery herself, said the event is also about “bringing awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use disorders.”
Dozens attended Saturday’s event which provided food, music and things to do for families. Other than people who are in recovery, families of those affected by drug addiction also attended the event. People like Tricia Payne who lost her daughter Kimberly to drug addiction. A number of local organizations also attended the event, including Calvert County Health Department, Calvert Behavioral Health Recovery Support Services, Bayside Recovery, Calvert Mediation, Walden Sierra’s Beacon of Hope - Wellness and Recovery Center, Stepping Stones - sober house, CAASA, MEND and so on.
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Conspirator In String Of Armed Robberies Pleads Guilty By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
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Trevone Damone Butler, who has been charged locally and even federally for a string of armed robberies last year, has pleaded to federal charges of obstructing interstate commerce, according to federal documents detailing hs plea deal back in July. Local prosectutors have stated that they will continue to pursue charges against Butler that alleged he was involved in the robbery of a CVS Pharmacy in Leonardtown back on October 28 of last year. Sources close to the investigation of Butler and his alleged conspirator Quantaz Shields say that the defendants were stealing the money in an effort to help pay for the legal expenses of Tyreke Butler, brother of Trevone Butler, who was facing attempted murder charges. Tyreke Butler has since been convicted and sentenced to 50 years in prison for the shooting of Robert Blake over a disputed drug deal; the shooting occurred back on Sept. 11 of 2015.
According to indictments filed in U.S. District Court Shields was the entry man of the pair who committed the actual robberies while Trevone Butler provided the getaway vehicle. Federal authorities with U.S. Attorney Rod Rosenstein’s office alleged that both men took part in the robberies of The Sign of the Whale liquor store, the Super 8 motel and the Papa John’s Pizza store in Lexington Park as well as the Dash-In and CVS Pharmacy in Leonardtown. Trevone Butler, 25, of Lexington Park, faces charges of armed robbery, first-degree assault, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, theft, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and the illegal possession of a regulated firearm. Butler is scheduled for a trial in December. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Hotel Robbery Conspirator Pleads Guilty
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Local prosecutors revealed last week that a man indicted as a conspirator in the robbery of a St. Mary’s motel back in January during snow storm has pleaded guilty to his taking part in the crime. Nicholas Williams signed the plea agreement Sept. 2, court papers showed, and also faces charges of first-degree assault and being an accessory in the robbery of America’s Best Value Inn and Suites in Lexington Park January 23. Daniel Na’Shawn Roper, Antwan Tyler and Michael Harrod also face charges of armed robbery and assault in connection with their alleged robbery conspiracy. According to charging papers two black male suspects, later identified as Tyler and Roper, entered with one of them, Tyler, producing a handgun and demanding money from the attendent there. The two suspects then fled the establishment. Surveillance at the motel showed that the other two suspects, Harrod and Williams, congregated outside the establishment moments before Tyler and Roper entered to commit the alleged robbery, court papers said. “Tyler can be seen removing the large black handgun from inside his jacket,”
court papers stated. “He then enters the business with Roper while Willams and Harrod separate and appear to be watching the area.” Once the two entry men come back out, court papers stated, all four men ran through the shopping center towards FDR Boulevard. Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron, on patrol during the blizzard, found the suspects in the Spring Valley Drive area, whereupon the four attempted to run, court papers stated. They were later apprehended by other deputies and arrested. Deputies found the cash box from the robbery in Nicolet Park, which they said lay directly between the motel and Spring Valley Drive. Williams and Harrod both admitted to police that they were at the motel with Roper and Tyler, court papers stated. “Harrod confirmed he observed the defendant enter the business along with… Tyler, who was armed with a large gun, just prior ot the robbery,” according to charging documents. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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SMCSO Investigating Multiple Vandalisms to Motor Vehicles St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies responded to eleven calls for service involving the slashing of motor vehicle tires in the following neighborhoods: Southampton, Pembrooke, Greenview West, Barefoot Acres, Wildewood, Essex South, Town Creek, Abberly Crest, Cal Acres and Essex South, in the Lexington Park and California areas. The vandalisms occurred on Sept. 17 and Sept. 18, 2016.
The Criminal Investigations Division is continuing the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cpl. David Alexander at 301475-4200, ext. *1954 or by email at Dav id.A lexa nder@st ma r ysmd.com. Callers can remain anonymous. From St. Mary’s County Sheriff ’s Office
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Press Releases 9-15-2016 Assault – Deputy B. Fennessey responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center for a reported assault. The suspect, Brandy Ann Chiarizia, age 30, of Leonardtown, assaulted two inmates by touching them inapChiarizia propriately. Chiarizia was charged with Two Counts of Second Degree Assault. CASE# 1-16-048101 Possession – While on patrol in the area of Northbound MD Route 235 in the vicinity of Leland Road, Cpl. J. Sommerville observed a vehicle traveling over the posted speed limit. As Williams Cpl. Sommerville approached the vehicle; he saw the driver toss a clear container from the driver side window onto the road. The suspect, Elisha Herbert Williams, age 19, of Alexandria, was detained, and a search of the container revealed several bags of suspected marijuana and an Alprazolam pill. Williams was arrested and charged with Two Counts of CDS Possession: Not Marijuana. CASE# 1-16-048077 9-16-2016 Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle in the 46000 block of Sandalwood Street in Lexington Park. Nothing appeared to be stolen. Deputy H. Smith is investigating the case. CASE# 48277-16 9-16-2016 Theft – Deputy T. Seyfried responded to the Belks Department Store in California for a reported theft. The suspect, Kristy Marie Simmons, age 35, of California, exited the store without paying Simmons for merchandise. Simmons was arrested and charged with Theft Less than $1000. CASE# 1-16-048308 Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence and stole property in the 25000 block of Vista Road in Hollywood. Deputy H. Smith is investigating the case. CASE# 48303-16
Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence and stole property in the 39000 block of Cedarwood Court in Mechanicsville. Cpl. G. Knott is investigating the case. CASE# 48312-16 Sex Offense – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office in a Sex Offense investigation. CASE# 48294-16 Possession – Deputy J. Kirkner initiated a motor vehicle stop for erratic driving and crossing the center line several times. The driver of the vehicle, Stephanie Jeanne Rice, age 27, of MechanicsRice ville, displayed signs of impairment and a standardized field sobriety test was conducted which Rice completed unsatisfactorily. A probable cause search of the motor vehicle revealed Schedule II Narcotics in Rice’s possession. She was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. Rice was charged with CDS Possession: Not Marijuana, Driving While Under the Influence, and Driving While Impaired by Alcohol. CASE# 1-16-048198 9-17-2016 Burglary to Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 22000 block of St. Richards Court in Great Mills. DFC S. Maguire is investigating the case. CASE# 48357-16 Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a residence in the 27000 block of Baptist Church Road in Mechanicsville. Deputy C. Ball is investigating the case. CASE# 48502-16 9-18-2016 Arson – Unknown suspect(s) attempted to pour gas around a house and light it on fire on Coronet Place in Lexington Park. DFC D. Maguire is investigating the case. CASE# 48640-16 Burglary to Motor Vehicles – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 23000 block of Mirfield Lane in Lexington Park. DFC T. Wesner is investigating the case. CASE# 48696-16
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
From Dually Enrolled CSM College Student to NAVAIR Physicist to Inventor
Kristina Rickard Pursues And Achieves The Impossible Kristina Rickard was just 15 years old when she started college. Already a student at Great Mills High School, Rickard began her higher education journey at the College of Southern Maryland through the dual enrollment program. Since that time, Rickard has thrived. Now a physicist for Naval Air Systems Command, or NAVAIR, she has made strides professionally and personally, and has even invented and created a technology to capture energy from sound – a feat that many people have told her was impossible. But Rickard is not interested in hearing what others say is impossible. The Lexington Park resident has spent more than a decade on a fast track to success – more if you count the foundation her parents gave her to work hard and be open to new ideas – and her time at CSM gave her a leg up when it came to competing for schools and jobs. Dual enrollment courses are a critical component in CSM’s efforts to provide high school students with the early college experience. CSM has offered early admissions enrollment for high school juniors and seniors since 1980 and the program has evolved over the years. In Fall 2007 the college began waiving 50 percent of its tuition for dual enrolled students, and today, CSM’s dually enrolled students are able to take their courses on campus, online, at their high school or virtually using video teleconferencing technology. Rickard is not the only person in her family who has taken advantage of dual enrollment. In fact, all three of her brothers did so, and it was a critical component in their success, says her father, Jeffrey W. Dronenburg Sr. Her oldest brother, Jeffrey Jr., enrolled when he was a senior in high school. “It made so much sense because it was absolutely college credit,” Dronenburg Sr. said. College credits at CSM are guaranteed to transfer to dozens of Maryland schools, and are accepted at many schools outside the state. “It’s a phenomenal opportunity. They can learn in a safe environment with smaller classes, not 250 people in an auditorium. … Real learning takes place in the classroom and it’s a real way to kickstart the college experience.” From his perspective, the college classes were a great way for his children to gauge what they really wanted to do, and to makes those decisions while still living at home and before they went off to college far away. Rickard was already performing well in high school when she started at CSM, where she took three calculus classes, a college English class, a history class and more. She had finished these classes and had considerable college credit by the time she graduated high school, putting her far ahead of many of her competitors when she
applied for the Department of Defense’s SMART Scholarship. Winning that scholarship paid her full tuition at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. “There were thousands of applicants for that scholarship, and only seven physicists were selected,” Rickard said. She was one of those seven, partly because she had already shown that she was dedicated to school and knew how to succeed in college. Also, she found that she was able to do better in high school because of her experience at CSM. Rickard had been home schooled for a while in elementary school while her family was overseas, and she had enjoyed the ability to learn at her own pace. In high school, taking a class for an entire year felt for her like stretching the material out to suit the school year, rather than learning and moving on. At CSM with a class lasting a semester, she found the pace to be much faster. That helped keep Rickard’s interest in the subject, and her good grades in dual enrollment translated to a higher GPA at Great Mills High School. She said she appreciated CSM’s smaller class sizes, knowing that in a subject like calculus her classes would have included 300 people at a typical university. “It meant I had a lot less stress and a lot more learning,” she said. Hammond said Rickard’s experience is what many students report. Dual enrollment allows students to learn what it’s like to be on a college campus, as well as how to meet the expectations of professors – all while still under the guidance of their parents and high school resources. “This way, they’re not just tossed into the pool by themselves,” Hammond said. “It’s kind of like dipping your toe into the water first and seeing what it’s like. They know what they’re getting into before they get there.” After college, Rickard went to NAVAIR. She has just finished fulfilling a threeyear service commitment to work for the U.S. Navy as a civilian in exchange for the SMART Scholarship. And being with NAVAIR has brought that acoustic energy invention to life. The invention has been a dream of Rickard’s since she was 15. She and her family were playing a dinner-time game where each of them would take a turn at mentally creating something and then talking about how they would do it. The only rule was that there were no boundaries – they had to come up with the idea first, and then start working out how to make it happen. Each family member had a tendency to talk about things they were interested in and come up with ideas related to that, and for Rickard, it was music. “I was a musician and I was learning about speakers,” she said. She was gaining
an understanding of how microphones work – electricity goes into the speaker and amplifies the sound. She wondered what would happen if the route was reversed – sound goes in, electricity comes out. From that dinner table game, an idea was born, an idea that she took to the science fair her senior year. That was when the naysayers showed up. Through extensive research and experiments, during which her parents’ living room was packed full of about 30 speakers and her family had to wander the house wearing ear protection, Rickard was able to create proof of concept, which is the main requirement at the science fair. “By the end of the project, I showed that I could reverse the operation of a speaker and I researched how you could charge the batteries. I showed it could work. And it was amazing to me how many people came to my booth at the science fair and said it was not possible. “It was widely accepted that it was impossible but I had proven you could do it,” she said. For the next few years, Rickard never let up on her invention. As she was taking classes at CSM, she was always thinking about how the concepts she learned could be applied to it. In Colorado, she kept thinking about it. When she started at NAVAIR, it was at the top of her mind. Then, finally, she had the opportunity to make it happen. NAVAIR has a program called the Innovation Challenge, in which teams of workers get together and have six months to make something new. Rickard found a team of three other people who were willing to see her vision, or at least to try it out and see if they could do it. Once her team was in place, Rickard did her best to step back and let the team work. In fact, she was not the team leader on the project, even though it was her idea. “I was too emotionally invested, and I knew that if I was the leader, I would want to push the team in the way I wanted to go instead of the way that the project needed to go. I knew it could mean I had blinders on,” she said. Rick Tarr, who works in the technology transfer office at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, said Rickard was a great match for the command’s inaugural NAVAIR Innovation
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Challenge, which is a competitive initiative in which teams of junior employees propose their concepts. NAWCAD is finding opportunities to partner with CSM and other colleges and universities in a variety of ways. In the past, NAWCAD has been able to employ university students to help with inventions like Rickard’s. “We have thousands of scientists and engineers solving military problems, and when they do that, they invent things,” he said. From there, the Navy works to make sure those inventors are properly compensated and that the products are not solely used in the military, but in the civilian marketplace as well. Tarr said NAWCAD’s partnerships with colleges are beneficial to all involved. “We’re producing a workforce that is staying in Southern Maryland, like Kristina is doing,” he said. “We see CSM as an integral part of that ecosystem.” Because of all these pieces in the puzzle, Rickard went from a family game around the dinner table to NAVAIR. Now, after all her dreaming, thinking, researching, experimenting and working, the NavNoiseX exists and is fully operational as a prototype. The invention looks nothing like Rickard expected it to, but it performs exactly as it should and as she said it would in that high school science fair in 2009. “The MIT Energy Club vice president was recently asked if acoustic energy harvesting was possible, to which he answered no, and listed several reasons why it was impossible. Well, I took each of his reasons, each of his challenges, and made those excuses into project milestones. And for all the people who said I couldn’t do it? I did.” From College of Southern Maryland
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
Hide Tanning Workshop
Registration is open for a hide tanning workshop scheduled on October 8, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Hunting season is upon us, and Historic St. Mary’s City is offering a workshop to help learn a traditional approach to hide tanning. Come and join the Woodland Indian Hamlet staff and learn the native art of turning a deer hide into soft buckskin. This program, designed for beginners, takes you through the steps required to do a natural brain-tanning! Space is limited.
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On Wednesday, October 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Historic St. Mary’s City will be hosting a day for homeschoolers and their families themed, Seasonal Work. See cargo being loaded and hauled to shore, defend yourself in court against pig thievery, march with the militia, learn how to make buckskin, or protect yourself from the ‘seasoning” using the very herbs you use to ‘season’ your food. Visit Historic St. Mary’s City this homeschool day to explore the time when survival was dependent on how well you prepared for the winter. Are you ready? From Historic St. Mary’s City
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Sports
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The Tackle Box Weekly Fishing Report By Ken and Linda Lamb Special to The County Times
Spot are in Kingston Hollow between Myrtle Point and the Solomons bridge. Bottom fishermen in boats and off the Town Creek Pier landed big spot over the weekend. The bluefish followed this moving feast on Saturday night and pier fishermen were catching them two at the time on fresh cut bait. Blues and spanish mackerel continued up the river and trollers and lure casters did well on Sunday afternoon. One troller using planers and drone spoons landed three big spanish mackerel and a dozen or so blues in the three to four pound range. There are scattered rockfish in Patuxent and Potomac in good size. There are breaking rockfish on some days with big flocks of gulls feeding on the scraps left by the fish. Other days the fish are down and they can be found on the depth finders and jigged. Good days result in two per person over 20 inches. Bad days mean lots of action with undersized fish. Bigger rockfish are breaking on both sides of the bay from the Gas Docks to the Bay Bridge. White perch are very active in the creeks
Spanish mackerel, trout, and rockfiish caught by Steve this week
Thursday, September 22, 2016
A View From The
BLEACHERS by Ronald Guy Contributing Writer
Borrowing From Our Future Selves
Steve Helmrich wirth speckled trout from the Honga River
and rivers for lure casters in the shallows and in the 30 foot depths for sinker dunkers. Undersize redfish are everywhere in the creeks and on the riverbanks. There may some closing in on the 18 inch minimum. Cobia and big channel bass were caught last week by sight casters, trollers, and chummers in the bay from buoy 72 to the Target Ship. Rockfish have been breaking in the evening at Cedar Point. Trollers and lure casters are catching plenty with some blues mixed in, but there are some days they don’t want to play. Speckled trout are in the Honga River and persistent fishermen have done very well in the back thoroughfares and cuts.
Washington’s 38-16 Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers was a comprehensive destruction of a franchise desperately trying to sow some semblance of a winning culture. Pittsburgh treated Washington like a Southern Maryland spring thunderstorm treats a freshly planted garden full of vulnerable vegetable plants. When the hail and gale force winds subsided, it was a total loss. Washington was outplayed, outcoached and outclassed as an organization. Whatever momentum Washington had from last season’s playoff berth and whatever mojo QB Kirk Cousins had after his record-setting 2015-16 campaign was completely eviscerated after three brutal hours of physical and strategic domination (and the fog carried over this week against Dallas). The Black and Gold are contenders; the Burgundy and Gold are pretenders. It’s that simple. Washington was universally bad, but its defense was horrific. Pittsburgh ran at will, created explosive plays in the passing game, neutered Washington’s pass rush and routinely uprooted the line of scrimmage and shoved it downfield. Watching the destruction, I longed for perspective from Sam Huff, Washington’s tough-as-nails Hall of Fame middle linebacker and one half of the long-time “Sonny (Jurgensen) and Sam” musthear game day color commentary. Huff would have shredded this defensive abomination and, in doing so, validated the frustration of irate fans. But Dr. Huff, having retired in 2013, was unavailable. Huff did make news in the week following the game, but it had nothing to do with a tongue lashing of the defense. Sadly, it seems the icon is suffering from dementia and an ongoing legal dispute between his caregiver and daughter garnered the unfortunate attention. For former NFL players and their families, Huff’s story has become all too familiar. While prior generations unknowingly put their long-term health in peril, the disturbing facts are
now indisputable: Football increases the risk of degenerative brain disease. Huff didn’t know that; current players do and with this knowledge comes confusion. Do you stop playing a game you love? Avoid it altogether? And if you’re an NFL player, do you truncate a lucrative and rewarding career? In short, how do you balance today’s risks against tomorrow’s consequences? With early retirements more common, it’s clearly on players’ minds. After a particularly harsh beating during the season opener against the Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton was asked about long-term health concerns. Here is the reigning MVPs response: “I’m worried about winning. That’s it. Winning. Winning football games. That’s why I’m here. I’m not here to worry about retirement plans. I’m not here to worry about pensions. I’m not here to worry about workers comp. I’m here to win football games. Simple and plain. This is a contact sport. This is a physical sport.” Part of me loves that response - LOVES IT. Passionate. Competitive. All-in. Another part of me, a new conscienceladen version, worries about Newton and his peers and their post-NFL life. A 2014 NFL report indicated that 30% of NFL players will suffer from degenerative brain disease, making them twice as likely as the general public to be diagnosed - and many will be diagnosed at disturbingly young ages. Huff is part of the 30%. Will Newton be? It is a difficult outcome to consider. But life is a thrilling, hazard-infused odyssey. Living in a risk-free bubble – a place with no fried foods, red meat or alcohol, where sexual pursuits are closely legislated and where everyone drives the speed limit - sure would be a drag. And even then, there are unavoidable stressors – relationships, careers, parenthood, etc. – that can be clear and present dangers to human health. Hunter S. Thompson captured our earthly journey well when he said, “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow! What a ride.’” That about sums it up, indeed. Of course how that quote is interpreted and applied – how an experience today is balanced against a potential consequence tomorrow - is unique to every person, pro football quarterback or not. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
Thursday, September 22, 2016
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
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Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Mass Celebrated by Reverend Anthony Lickteig, Pastor Holy Angels Church, Avenue and Sacred Heart Church, Bushwood
BLeSSing OF the BOAtS AFteR MASS Free boat ride to St. Clement’s island
Free admission to St. Clement’s island Museum
Blessing of the Fleet Admission: $10
Fun-filled two-day family event!
(Children 12 and under: Free)
Bring a non-perishable dry food item and take your photo with the papal Fiat! Come and see the Fiat 500L car that transported Pope Francis around Washington and support the Southern Maryland Food Bank! Sunday, Oct. 2nd, 10 a.m.- 5p.m. Mother of Light Shrine adjacent to the boat dock For more information contact Richard Lord, MPA Chairman
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Legal Notice On June 8, 2016, the PA State Board of Osteopathic Medicine indefinitely suspended Jonathan William Klingler, license no. OS016182, of Coltons Point, Maryland, during such period while his license to practice in the State of Maryland is actively suspended, then stayed in favor of an indefinite period of probation, subject to the board’s term and conditions, because he is unable to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness, drunkenness, excessive use of drugs, narcotics, chemicals or other type of material, or as result of any mental or physical condition; and because he had a license to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery revoked or suspended or had other disciplinary action taken, or an application for a license refused, revoked, or suspended by the proper licensing authority of another state. 09-22-16
Legal Notice Commissioners of Leonardtown Notice of Public Hearing Subdivision Concept Site Plan Request for Meadows at Town Run The Commissioners of Leonardtown will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 10, 2016 at 4:15 p.m. at the Town Office, 22670 Washington Street, regarding Tax Map 32, Parcel 175. The purpose of the hearing will be to present for public review and receive public comment regarding the request for a 107 Lot Subdivision Concept Site Plan, Meadows at Town Run, located at 23464 Hollywood Road. Copies of the documents are available for public review at the Leonardtown Town Office. The public is invited to attend and/or send written comments to the Commissioners of Leonardtown, P.O. Box 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650 to be received no later than October 10, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
October 7, 2016 • 5-8pm
Breast Cancer Awareness First Friday! Come see Uplifting Designs, a collection of fanciful bra art; use your donations to vote for your favorite one. All proceeds benefit MedStar St. Mary’s Breast Cancer Awareness and Outreach. Popular allfemale band, The Bootleggers performing live on The Square.
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County Celebrating 70 Years At The Fair By Guy Leonard Staff Writer For nearly three-quarters of a century county residents have been flocking to the St. Mary’s County Fair and its popularity only seems to grow. This year the fair will be celebrating its 70th consecutive year of operation and its chief organizer said that attendees will be able to enjoy the fair with newly constructed amenities. “We’ve been making a lot of improvements these past 10 years,” said John Richards. “And in the past five years we’ve made some major changes.” Buildings the 4-H structure that collapsed as a result of the 2011 snowstorm have been rebuilt as have stadium seats, Richards said. The fair association has also put new siding on the live stock barns and paved the walkways of the fairgrounds. For decades the fairgrounds have been a strictly dirt-and-gravel walkway affair. “Wherever people walk it’s going to be on asphalt now,” Richards said. “The money we raised from the fair paid for the renovations we’ve done.” The fair’s auditorium has been renovated and new airconditioning installed and the fair association has also built new bathrooms for attendees that are airconditioned as well. The fair will continue to have rides, games and activities for families as it has for years but Richards said, the celebration of agriculture will continue to be a main focus of the county fair. Livestock barns will be full of cows, chickens, pigs and other farm animals and other fair barns will house all kinds of educational displays as well as home arts and crafts. Gardening displays by local clubs will also be on hand during the three-day fair in
Leonardtown as well as traditional county food preparation demonstrations, including one for stuffed ham. The fair’s parade will also have a new addition this year, with a fully refurbished and rebuilt stagecoach owned by Wayne Mast of Wayne’s Signs in Mechanicsville, which will be hitched to a team of his well known Clydesdale horses. Mast said that his lifelong interest in stagecoaches led him to search all the way out to Oklahoma to find one. “I’ve always liked them,” Mast said of the relic of a bygone era. “When’s the last time you’ve ever really seen one.” Mast said he put about $20,000 into restoring the stagecoach, whose front end had to be completely replaced. He said it took about four months to refurbish the stagecoach after it was trucked in from Oklahoma after he found and purchased it over the internet. “It’s been a bit of a challenge to do it,” Mast said of getting the stagecoach ready for the fair. “This is the first time it will be out in the public since we got it.” Richards said that all the work that keeps the fair going comes from volunteers who work all year to make one central event happen. While the county may own the land under fair-goers feet, it’s the fair association that keeps the annual operations, and a county institution, running. “We’re here all year long,” Richards said. “It’s like a three-ring circus. “It keeps us busy, it wears us out but it’s fun.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Obituaries
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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Charles Maurice Buckler Charles Maurice Buckler, remembered as “Maurice” passed away on September 15, 2016 at 7:45AM at St. Mary’[s Nursing Center, Leonardtown, MD. He battled Dementia, which progressed the last couple of years. Maurice was born in Helen, MD to Dorothy Marion Wood and Joseph Gwynn Buckler, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by wife Linda Mae Herbert Buckler of Upper Marlboro, MD, sister Dorothy B. Buckler of Landover, MD, brothers; James Oscar Buckler, Howard Allen Buckler of Mechanicsville, MD, he is survived by his sister Faye Johnson and brother Louis M. Buckler of Mechanicsville, MD, 5 daughters from first wife, Runette Porter, Jacksonville, FL, Cynthia Maurine Thornton, Tammie Victoria Tillis, Sharon Gale Quigley, Wanda Charlotte Buckler and Faye Mischelle Buckler, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Maurice attended Margaret Brent High School he worked on the family farm growing tobacco, he served 4 years in the U.S. Navy, and retired as a Union Carpenter. His laughter and stories will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Fu-
neral Service will follow at 11:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Humphrey officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
George Robert “Bob” Crawford
George Robert “Bob” Crawford, 86, of Valley Lee, MD died September 14, 2016 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on October 15, 1929 in Washington, D.C. to the late George Stetson Crawford and Ethel E. Lee Crawford. Bob was a graduate of Eastern High School in Washington D.C. He was a dedicated member of the Naval Reserves
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for nine years. He was employed by the National Institute of Health as an architect until his retirement in June 1995. On February 14, 1989 he married his beloved wife, Virginia “Ginny” Crawford in Upper Marlboro, MD. Together they celebrated over 21 wonderful years of marriage. He enjoyed spending time on the water, particularly boating on the Saint Ginny, fishing and scuba diving. As a master woodworker he built many beautiful pieces. He was also very handy and could fix just about anything. He enjoyed history, particularly studying World War II. As an avid reader he enjoyed reading history books, how-to books, and cook books. He loved to listen to country music and opera. His favorite travel destination was to the Bahamas with his wife. In addition to his wife, Bob is also survived by his children, Robert Crawford, Bonnie Crawford, Brenda Jacoby, William “Billy” Crawford (Angela), Brian Crawford, and Brett “Digger” Crawford; many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and his extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. All services will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Mary Elaine Sincavage
Mary Elaine Sincavage, 52, of Pasadena, MD (formerly of Leonardtown, MD) died September 14, 2016 at her home. She was born on August 8, 1964 in Leonardtown, MD to the late James Morris Raley and Mary Lou Johnson Raley.
Mary was born and raised in St. Mary’s County. She is a graduate of Leonardtown High School. On November 5, 1988, she married her husband, Edward J. Sincavage at St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Together, they celebrated over 27 years together. She was employed as the Director of the Division of Medicare Systems Support at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), working there over 25 dedicated years. Her hobbies included spending time outside; especially taking long walks where she could observe and enjoy nature. She had an extensive collection of lighthouses and memorabilia. She enjoyed taking vacations to visit light houses and relax on the beach. She enjoyed coming home to Southern Maryland and was planning to retire in Leonardtown. She enjoyed the simple things in life. Her greatest love was spending time with her family, friends and coworkers. She loved people, was supportive and kind to everyone she met and knew. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by her son, Michael Sincavage of Pasadena, MD; her siblings, Sandra Lou Martin (Jack) of Lewes, DE, Linda Anne Pigman (Colin) of Green Valley, AZ, and James M. Raley, Jr. (Joanne) of Naples, FL; and many extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brother, Brother Paschal (Thomas Stanley) Raley, CFX. Family will receive friends for Mary’s Life Celebration on Thursday, September 22, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. On Friday, September 23, 2016 a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend David Beaubien at 11:00 a.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 22800 Washington Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Ryken High School, Brother Paschal Raley Scholarship Fund, 22600 Camp Calvert Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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McKay’s Food Stores won two awards at the Taste of St. Mary’s event in downtown Leonardtown Sept. 18, with accolades for Best Entrée, stuffed ham, and Best Specialty Item, chocolate beignet trio. La Rive Breton won in the Best Dessert category with its chocolate éclair
with Chief’s Bar in in Tall Timbers winning the People’s Choice Award. I’se Da Bye Stuffed Kitchen and Catering also won Best Appetizer for its gumbo recipe. —Guy Leonard
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Letters to the Editor: Jay McKulka is employed at the TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Lexington Park, MD. I am proud to announce that he has been accepted into the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. Jay is also currently at CSM pursuing his Hospitality Management Program. The Disney College Program is an extremely competitive program that thousands of students apply for every year and only the best get chosen. Jay said “This is truly a dream come true and I cannot think of anything else that I would possibly want to do. Disney truly has a piece of my heart and I am delighted to be able to contribute to the magic.” I am very proud of all his accomplishments. His compassion for the hotel radiates to the guests, employees and entire community. He is an exceptional employee and I am honored to work with him. We look forward to hearing about the Magic he brings to Walt Disney World and are thrilled that he has this amazing opportunity. Congratulations Jay!!
coordination. I am grateful to have participated in this process. I learned a lot and met so many people who deeply care about Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. Finally, I would like to thank all of the people who supported me through the delegate selection process. I am deeply grateful for the letters, phone calls, and the words of encouragement I received. I am both grateful and proud to continue to be your County Commissioner. I look forward to the next two years serving as Commissioner and the election coming up 2018. Respectfully, Todd B. Morgan
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Month Long 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! Water Taxi to St. Clement’s Island (38370 Point Breeze Road Colton’s Point) 10 a.m. to2 p.m. Take our water taxi to St. Clement’s Island and explore! First trip leaves at 10:00 am with continuous trips to and from the island between 10:00 a.m to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm. The last trip TO the island will leave at 2 pm and the last trip back to the mainland will leave at 3pm. The cost is $7.00 per person (no exceptions) and includes admission to the St. Clement’s Island Museum. Call 301-769-2222 with questions. Each Saturday and Sunday. 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
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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 22 St. Mary’s County Fair (St. Mary’s County Fairground – 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown) 3 p.m. 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.
Friday, September 23 St. Mary’s County Fair (St. Mary’s County Fairground – 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown) 9 a.m. 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. Also on Saturday and Sunday. 31st Annual Snap-On Superchargers Showdown (Maryland International Raceway, 27861 Budds Creek Road Mechanicsville) 3 p.m. The wildest show in drag racing! Featuring Pro Mods, Supercharged Altereds, TireSmoking Funny Cars and 300mph jet dragsters! It’s the largest independent show ever produced by MDIR! Witness a 32-car field of nitrous injected, supercharged, and turbocharged Pro Mods running the full 1/4 mile at speeds over 250mph in just 5 seconds! Also featuring 300mph Jet Dragsters and Danny O’Day’s wheelstander! Also on Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open Mic (37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico) 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance HomeSpun CoffeeHouse will sponsor an Open Mic at the Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD on Friday, September 23, 2016. This is a great event with many varieties of music and lots of friendship, so if you haven’t been to an SMTMD event before, this is a great time to start! The doors open at 7:00 PM, and the music starts at 7:30. The admission fee for this event is only $7, and performers are admitted free. Light re-
freshments will be provided (donations are suggested). For additional information, or to sign up to perform, please contact John Garner at garner@wildblue.net or call John at 301-904-4987. Visit www.smtmd.org for directions and more information. CSM Cause Theatre: “Benched” (CSM – La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata) 8 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, www.csmd.edu/Arts. Also on Saturday at 2 p.m.
Saturday, September 24 Pax Velos St. Mary’s Century (Chopticon High School, 25390 Colton Point Road, Morganza) 7 a.m. to noon Cycle St. Mary’s! Join hundreds of cyclists in the quiet rural charm of St. Mary’s County for this annual ride. Choose a 100mile, 66.9-mile, or 37.5-mile course. Register online at BikeReg.com: www.bikereg. com/st-marys-century. All rides start from Chopticon High School (25390 Colton Point Road, Morganza, MD 20660). Registration and packet pickup is from 7:00-9:00 am, Century riders are required to start no later than 9:00 am. Registrants will recieve a t-shirt and are welcome to a BBQ lunch after finishing the ride. For more information: Call or visit website. Sponsor: Pax Velo, 410-326-0511, paxvelo.com/. Dress beCause (Elks Lodge #2092, 45779 Fire Dept. Ln, California) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Are you a high school student looking for that perfect homecoming dress? Or a bride or bridesmaid looking for that special wedding dress? Then this event is for you! Dress beCause is a fashion forward fundraiser created and organized by a local high school senior. All proceeds collected will benefit the Special Olympics of St. Mary’s County. New and/or gently used donated formal wear, shoes, accessories, and jewelry will be available for purchase. Everyone is welcome to attend this event on September 24th at the St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge. All dresses and accessories will be available for a nominal fee at this free, and open to the public, community sale. Militia Muster (47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Town Center (park at The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary), 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686. The St. Maries Citty Militia musters for drills, mock battles, and fencing. Visit an encampment, march along, watch a musket fire demonstration, and more. Free. (240) 895-4990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org. Riverfest (47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. State House Lawn and Waterfront (park at The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary), 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686. Hosted by the St. Mary’s River
Watershed Association. Wade-In for Clean Water with Senator Bernie Fowler. Live music, environmental and children’s activities, kayaking. Free.
Sunday, September 25 SoMd Fashion Truck Fest & Faire (21030 Point Lookout Road, Callaway) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 1st annual Southern Maryland Fashion Truck Fest & Fashion Faire takes place on Sunday, September 25, 2016, 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. 5 South Event Center, 21030 Point Lookout Road, Callaway, MD 20620, (formerly the Crystal Room). Enjoy shopping indoors and out from 50 different fashion vendors offering clothing, jewelry, shoes, and accessories! Admission to the event is free. Indoor vendor space is sold out. Outdoor spaces for fashion trucks, fashion trailers and tents are still available. For vendor information, call 410-474-2958 or email winnieandmick@yahoo.com. Country Fixin’s Dinner (Sacred Heart of La Plata 201 St Mary’s Avenue) Noon to 5 p.m. Sacred Heart Parish of La Plata, 201 St. Mary’s Avenue, will host a “Country Fix’ns Dinner” on Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 12:00—5:00 p.m. in the Friendship Room. This year our new menu will include fried chicken, baked ham, and delicious sides. The cost for dining in/all you can eat dinners is $20.00 for those aged 13 and over; $18.00 for seniors (60 and over) and $8.00 for children 6-12 years. Children under 6 eat free. Carry out and drive up meals (1/2 fried chicken, two sides and a roll) will be available for $14.00 as well as a bucket of chicken (whole chicken and rolls) for $14.00. Delicious desserts and baked treats will also be available for purchase at the bake sale. Raffle tickets for a $1500, $1000 and $500 prize as well as a 50/50 drawing are available after weekend masses or at the Parish Office and will be on sale at the dinner prior to the 5:00 p.m. drawings. For more information, call the Sacred Heart Parish Office at 301-934-2261. Recovery Community Block Party (21770 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park) 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. On September 25th, Walden will continue our tradition of Celebrating National Recovery Month with our annual Community Block Party. The event will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday 9/25, rain or shine. This free and open to the public offers food, fun, information and give-aways to community members. Games, information tables, arts and crafts, and music will complement some surprise tasty treats and very friendly people. Event t-shirts and bracelets marking this year’s theme of “Endless Opportunities” will be given away while supplies last. The event location is inside and in tents located just outside of Beacon of Hope Recovery & Wellness Community Center, 21770 FDR Blvd Lexington Park, in Millison Plaza. For more information on this highly enjoyable annual event, please contact us at 301-997-1300 x 804 or at lauraw@waldensierra.org.
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Community Tuesday, September 27 CSM Gallery Talk, Meggan Gould Traces of Vision (CSM, Learning Resource Building, Room 102, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road) 2:30 p.m. Artist Meggan Gould will give a lecture. Her show will continue in the Fine Arts Center, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, until Sept. 29. The gallery is open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday.
Wednesday, September 28 MD Live Casino Trip (Northern Senior Activity Center – 29655 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall) 8 a.m. The Northern Senior Activity Center council is sponsoring a one day bus trip to MD Live Casino in Hanover, Maryland, on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Registration is $40, which includes luxury motor coach transportation, $20 slot play, morning and evening refreshments and driver gratuity. The bus departs from the Northern Senior Activity Center. To sign up and obtain more details on the departure times, etc., contact Council President Pat Myers at 301-8848714. This event is open to registered participants at the Senior Activity Centers. LFS Weekly Cash Bingo! (Little Flower School Gym; 20410 Point Lookout Rd, Great Mills) 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. CASH BINGO! Over $2000 in cash prizes. Bonanza, holders, specials winner take all, AND jackpot special!—all in our newly renovated gym! Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6pm Early Birds start at 6:45pm. Email: LFS bingo@gmail.com for more information.
Thursday, September 29 Bring Girls on the Run to SoMd Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser (Buffalo Wild Wings- 46370 Lexington Village Way, Lexington Park) 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Buffalo Wild Wings in Lexington Park, MD is donating 10% of your food bill to bring Girls on the Run (GOTR) to Southern Maryland. All you have to do is show up and eat!! We will also be doing a 50/50 raffle from 5 PM—7PM. If you win the raffle, you keep half the money! GOTR is on a mission to “inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum while incorporates
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running.” All the money raised will be put towards our application fee to Girls on the Run International in North Carolina so we can start our own independent council for St. Mary’s and Charles counties. You must present the Buffalo Wild Wings ticket either printed out or on your phone for GOTR to receive the proceeds. Financing Your Small Business (CSM, Learning Resource Building, Room 102, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road) 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Sponsored. Whether you are starting a new business or expanding a successful existing business, it is essential to know the financial sources that are available to you. Evaluate sources of business financing to determine which would best serve your needs. Prepare for the process of securing business financing; identify the lenders considerations in granting credit. Discuss federal, state and local loan/loan guarantee programs. Prepare yourself to work with an SBDC counselor to finalize your business plan and loan application. $55 Must Register to Attend: http://marylandsbdc. org/southern/training.php then click on the “Registration is easy . . .,” link. Call 301934-7583 for more information. Integrated Fire and Re-Platforming Weapon Systems (Patuxent River Naval Air Museum – 22156 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park) 5 p.m. Join us Thursday, Sept. 29th, as Gen James Cartwright, USMC (ret), shares his perspective on national security in light of current events and security threats to our nation, in a program titled, “The Third Offset, Integrated Fires and Re-Platforming Weapon Systems.” The program begins at 5:30 p.m. after a networking reception, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the new building of the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. Thank you to TPP member, Vencore, Inc., for making this event possible. The cost for the program is $15 per person. Pre-registration is recommended at: www.paxpartnership.org.
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Bingo – AmLeg Post 82, La Plata (6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata) 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold smoke-free BINGO Thursdays with early birds beginning at 7:00 pm at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Doors open 6 pm. Call (301) 934-8221. PUBLIC WELCOME.
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Tip of the Week I organizing my sewing room, I have many sizes of plastic drawer/boxes. I use the ones that have three or four drawers. The units can be different sizes, in fact that is better. I have all my scissors, rotary, cutters, elastic, coloring item, needles, both hand and machine, etc. each in a different drawer. I put a temporary label with content on each drawer. Such organization. I can always find my tools. Tip from Craft guild
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Lexi Con: St. Mary’s County Library’s Comic Con!
Lexington Park Library will host the first ever Lexi Con, St. Mary’s County Library’s Comic Con on Saturday, October 1 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Celebrate your fandom by participating in our library’s first ever comic con! There will be a variety of events for people of all ages to enjoy ranging from comic book and Star Wars trivia to button making! Even been interested in how to get into the comics industry? Well, visit our panel hosted by two comic book artists to learn about how they got their start as well as how you can get yours! Come dressed as your favorite movie, anime, or comic book character and participate in our cosplay contest to earn prizes from the secret “library vault.” All of this and much more will be going on so visit www.stmalib.org for a full schedule of events!
Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word 2013
Leonardtown Library will host a Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word 2013 class on Monday, October 3 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how to open, create, format, print, and save documents using Microsoft Word 2013. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1 & 2, or 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 301-475-2846.
Microsoft Office: Introduction to Excel 2013
Lexington Park Library will host a Microsoft Office: Introduction to Excel 2013 class on Monday, October 3 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This class is recommended for individuals who are new to Microsoft Excel or have limited spreadsheet experience. Providing an introduction to spreadsheets and the practical uses and versatility of Excel. Students will learn time saving features and tips for using Excel effectively. Prerequisites: Basic skills in using the mouse & keyboard. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
Computer Basics 1: Introduction to Computers
Charlotte Hall Library will host a Computer Basics 1: Introduction to Computers class on Tuesday, October 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Part one of a four part series. Learn the components, terminology, and general use of a computer. Explore software options and maintenance tips. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-884-2211.
Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word 2013
Charlotte Hall Library will host a Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word 2013 class on Wednesday, October 5 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how to open, create, format, print, and save documents using Microsoft Word 2013. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1 & 2, or 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 301-884-2211.
College Q&A: You Have College Questions, We Have Answers
Lexington Park Library will hold College Q&A: You Have College Questions, We Have Answers on Wednesday, October 5 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A casual discussion and Q&A session about preparing for college from writing your admissions essay and choosing a school to figuring out FAFSA and picking a major. All students, parents, and community members are welcome!
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Thursday, Sep. 22
Sunday, Sep. 25
“Wicked Weekend” Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 7 to 11 p.m.
SoMd Fashion Truck Fest & Faire 21030 Point Lookout Road, Callaway 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Mary’s County Fair St. Mary’s County Fairground (42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown) 3 to 9 p.m. Rivers The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sep. 23 Kill Joe Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) Funkzilla The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) 8 p.m.
Saturday, Sep. 24
Monday, Sep. 26 Team Trivia The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sep. 27 Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 6 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Sep. 28 Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, Sep. 29
Tracy Allen Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 8 p.m. to Midnight
Dylan Galvin Apehangers (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) 7 p.m.
St. Mary’s County Fair St. Mary’s County Fairground (42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown) 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Steve Nelson Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 6 to 10 p.m.
Dress beCause Elks Lodge #2092, 45779 Fire Dept. Ln, California 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mercy Creek The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) 7:30 p.m.
Pleased to Meet Uke!
Leonardtown Library will two Pleased to Meet Uke! Beginner classes for ukulele on Saturday, October 8. A class for ages 10 – 17 years old will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and a class for adults will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. No music experience? No problem! Musician Nani Lowery will have you strumming in no time. Ukuleles for the class provided by the library. Free. Registration required on www.stmalib. org or call 301-475-2846.
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 CarFit
Have you been driving a car that’s unfamiliar to you? Have you had knee, back, or hip surgery that makes it difficult for you to get into and out of your car? Do you want to make sure you’re driving as safely as possible? Then sign up for the upcoming CarFit event to be held at Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, Sept. 30. Half-hour slots are available between 12 and 4 p.m. CarFit is an educational program created by the American Society on Aging and developed in collaboration with AAA (American Automobile Association), AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association. The program is designed to help older drivers find out how well they currently fit their personal vehicle, to highlight actions they can take to improve their fit, and to promote conversations about driver safety and community mobility. A proper fit in one’s personal vehicle can greatly increase not only the driver’s safety but also the safety of others. Each driver will meet with a certified CarFit technician and an occupational therapist during their timeslot. Participants will receive a roadside safety kit from the Department of Aging & Human Services. For more information, or to register, call Sarah Miller at 301-475-4200, ext. *1073, or email sarah. miller@stmarysmd.com.
AARP Smart Driver Course
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As a result of evidence-based research findings, this course held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. includes a focus on areas where older drivers could benefit from additional training, including: roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-sign compliance, red-light running, and safety issues such as speeding, seatbelt and turn-signal use. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers, payable to AARP. Members must show their membership card to get the member rate. Advance sign up is required. Lunch is available at the Center; cost is a donation for ages 60 and above and $6 for those under the age of 60. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 to register for the class and for the lunch menu and to make lunch reservations.
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Programs and Activities
CSM Nursing Students at Northern
The College of Southern Maryland’s Nursing Program will provide a free wellness clinic at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 9-11:30 a.m. Health checks include blood pressure, height and weight, heart rate, and memory assessment. Presentations include topics such as Depression, Influenza, Vision Disorders, and Understanding the Zika Virus. Drop-ins are welcome; prior sign up is not required. For more information, call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
“Debt Collection: Know Your Rights” Presented by Maryland Legal Aid
After you take care of your basic necessities, such as housing, food, and medicine, do you have trouble paying your other bills such as credit card debt? Do collectors call you demanding that you pay them? Can the collectors garnish your bank account or put you in jail? Attorneys from Maryland Legal Aid invite you to their presentation at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 10:30 a.m. to learn about your right to protect yourself from harassment by creditors and what creditors can and cannot do to collect from you. There is no fee for this presentation; register in advance by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Nutrition and Maintaining a Healthy Weight – Health Connections Presentation
Join us at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 9:30 a.m. for a learning session on Nutrition and Maintaining Healthy Weight. A knowledgeable Nurse Educator will present current information on how to meet nutrition goals while maintaining a healthy weight and will provide for an exchange of ideas with you. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, or stop by the front desk to sign up.
Day of Pink
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of our loved ones that have battled this disease, we are asking that members wear pink on Oct. 7 to show their support. In addition to this, we will be collecting names of loved ones that have fought breast cancer and will use them to decorate a pink tree at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Friday, Oct. 7. If you would like to bring in a photograph of a loved one to hang on our tree, please bring a copy of the photo, not the original. This tree will be on display for the month of October.
Stepping Stones
Create a one of a kind stepping stone and take it home with you the same day! This free workshop will take place at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. All materials are supplied. Class size is limited. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, or stop by the reception desk at Loffler to sign up.
History Video at Loffler
The Oct. 5 video has been changed to Hauntings in America. Learn about areas in our nation with otherworldly histories on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. especially fitting for the month which hosts Halloween; explore the intrigue of haunted locations in our country. Free. Seating is limited. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, or stop by the reception desk at Loffler to sign up.
Learn to Play Pickleball
This class, held at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 8-10 a.m., is a basic introduction to the game including rules, scoring, basic shot techniques, court positioning and basic strategy. Equipment will be available to borrow. Space is limited. Cost: $4. To register, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 • Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/ aging for the most up-to date information.
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Southern Marylander You Should Know By David Spigler Contributing Writer
DEACON ROBERT AND JANE CONNELLY
LIFELONG COMMUNITY, CHURCH, AND EDUCATION VOLUNTEER LEADERS
Last week I told the story about young 15 year old Josh Deguzman, the sharp Boy Scout responsible for a project to erect a fence that helps to keep school kids safer when playing on the school grounds. This week, I want to report on a wonderful loving couple in their eighties that have devoted their lives in the support of others. Robert and Jane Connelly continue to perform and contribute acts of charity and service and are just outstanding role models who are living proof that we can remain viable and productive well into our later years! These two ”octogenarians” amaze me with their “spunk” and energy to this day! Just this week while attending the funeral Mass for a previous unsung hero highlighted by me last year, “Deacon Bob” helped celebrate this service by reading the Gospel while Jane sang as a member of the choir. I have never met a couple that just cannot sit still! Bob and Jane have had very interesting and exciting lives. They are not from the area and took more than 23 years in deciding to retire to Southern Maryland. But looking back they are happy to have made the choice to come to the “land of the pleasant living” or, as they refer to it, “God’s Country”! They spent years searching the entire East Coast before deciding to anchor here along the Patuxent. They logged considerable time sailing on the Chesapeake Bay and have been members of the United States Power Squadron all of their married life. Upon retiring here, they also joined the Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron. Bob was born in Detroit, Michigan and was raised in nearby Grosse Pointe. Jane hails from Westchester, New York and was raised in Grosse Pointe as well. They met in 1956 and after a long courtship [by today’s standards], they married in 1958 and recently celebrated their 58th Anniversary. Young Bob attended a Jesuit high school in Campion, Wisconsin and following graduation enlisted in the Navy and attended boot camp at Great Lakes, Illinois. He was assigned to the crew of President Harry Truman’s yacht the USS Williamsburg here in Washington, DC. He held the position as the Ship’s Photographer and during his exciting two years with the President, he had the opportunity to meet many leaders of the free world including Winston Churchill among others. He later served on a Navy destroyer in Europe, a job that had to be less thrilling and memorable. Following his service, he returned to Detroit and
completed his Jesuit education at the University of Detroit earning a Master’s Degree in Business. Jane attended high school in Grosse Pointe, studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and completed her education at the Newton College of the Sacred Heart in Massachusetts, now part of Boston College. Both of their schools stressed the importance of service to others as part of their curriculum. And it is obvious, this training played a large part in forming the direction their early lives took over the years. Jane began by working summers at a settlement house in Detroit counseling a group of 9 and 10 year old boys, instructing them in their studies as well as in their play. She was crazy about working with these kids and fell in love with working with youth and education. She made a career out of seizing opportunities to work with young people and turning them into mature young adults. These two started their family while living in Michigan, eventually raising four children Richard, Mary Beth, Heather, and Bill who is deceased. They are proud grandparents of seven, of whom one, Kyle, is deceased. Following a short career with Michigan Bell, Bob transferred to Chesapeake and Potomac Bell [now Verizon] here in DC in the early 60’s. They joined St. Elizabeth’s Parish in Rockville. The congregation had no church building at the time and held Sunday Masses at a movie theater! I have been there and done that having attended Mass at the Langley Park Theater for a couple of years until St. Camillus raised enough money to build a church as well. I raise eyebrows when I tell folks I made my First Communion in a movie house! An interesting fact about this time in their life, they met a young teenager that was helping at the theater during Mass. That teenager is now Monsignor Mike Wilson, Pastor of Our Lady Star of the Sea where Bob serves as a Deacon! And good friends at St. Elizabeth’s, Deacon Jack and Mary Ann Etzel, later came down to Solomons where Jack was also a Deacon at Our Lady until his passing two months ago. I told Jack’s wonderful story last month. Bob has been an ordained deacon in the Archdiocese of Washington, DC for 36 years. While in Rockville, they both volunteered as Directors for the Family Life Bureau. They also became involved in the Pro Life movement and founded the first Birthright organization in DC. Bob volunteered his time delivering the Liturgy, visiting the sick and dying and giving communion to the bedridden. He also trained and received certification as a Hospital Chaplain. For his many years of service, Bob was awarded the “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifices”, the highest Roman Catholic Church medal the Pope can award a member of the clergy! Jane has received significant recognition for own good works. She worked for years as a Historic St. Mary’s City Teacher and Guide. She spent time in Calvert County as
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a volunteer at S.M.I.L.E., an ecumenical effort to feed and support the needy of Southern Maryland. She also was a Counselor at St. Mary’s Ryken High School and is currently a second grade tutor at Our Lady Star of the Sea. She recently was honored with the “Ryken Award”, an annual award given to a faculty or staff member by their peers to an individual who regularly exhibits the virtues of the Xavarian Charisma, Zeal, Humility, Compassion, Trust, and Simplicity. Jane is all that and more! I am honored to have this opportunity to tell you about this wonderful couple. They are amazing as they continue to help others despite their own health issues and problems with the aging process. We started this story while sitting in the Emergency Room at Calvert Memorial of all things! Bob and Jane, thank you for allowing me
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to share your story with our readers. You impress me with your stamina. And, as always, thank you for everything you do! 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 Maryland Knights of Columbus as the “Maryland Citizen of the Year” in 2011. Dave was a member of the Hogettes, the Washington Redskins “Biggest Fans” for 22 years. If you know of an unsung hero of Southern Maryland, please contact Dave at spiggy@erols.com.
Joyce to the World By Laura Joyce Contributing Writer
A Joyce By Any Other Name… Some months ago, Prince Firstly came to me one evening and told me that he had decided it was time to propose to his longtime girlfriend, the Lovely Lady Sarah. We’ve all assumed that they would eventually marry, but now it was going to be formalized, the agreement locked down. Part of the timing, the Prince explained, was a recent health scare Sarah had. Though she is absolutely fine now, he found himself thinking, suddenly about what his life would be like without her in it. As if I would object (I wouldn’t) that he was rushing things out of fear, he hurriedly assured me that he’d been thinking about marriage for quite a while. They talked about it from time to time, too; he was confident that this was what both he and Sarah wanted. He had a plan: they were going on a trip to Niagara Falls in a few months, and he intended to surprise her as they passed under the waterfalls. After some moderate agonizing, he also had a ring. Sarah had cooperated by dropping the occasional hint over the years about how much she likes sapphires, and Prince Firstly listened, tucking away first the information, and eventually the ring, in anticipation of the moment. When the time arrived, he dropped to one knee like a Knight errant, pledging his troth and, I assume, putting into words what has long been understood. There were tears, laughter, and pictures (the others on the Maid of the Mist, strangers when they pushed off from the dock, became instant friends for the day; in the pictures you can see the smiles and almost hear the cheering as the circle surrounding them celebrates the new beginning).
That evening, my eldest son and my daughter-in-law-to-be called to officially announce the news. As if it was yesterday, I remembered making a similar call 27 years before. Now, of course, things are a little more technologically advanced. Prince Firstly, Sarah, and I were talking on Facetime, so I could see the joy on their faces as I heard it in their words and voices. They sounded giddy, proud, excited, and a hundred other emotions that capture just what a wonderful pair they are, and just how promising the future looks for them. As I hung up after we talked, I found myself thinking about how—as a feminist—I had wondered, in the past, whether my sons’ wives would keep their own names. While I would never interfere with relationship decisions that are theirs alone, in the past I had wondered what I might say if they asked for my opinion on the name-change issue. It turns out, though, that in the case of Prince Firstly and Sarah, this issue won’t be the one that causes their first major engaged-couple conflict. Prince Firstly’s ‘civilian’ name is Chris Joyce, and his fiancée’s name is Sarah…Joyce. So, that’s one possible source of stress eliminated; driver’s licenses, bank cards, you name it, will all stay the same, as if they’ve been a couple forever (legally speaking). In any case, when it comes to what’s really important--extra-legally speaking--I’m pretty sure that’s so; they have been soul-mates forever. As a parent, I can’t think of anything I want more for my children. I love hearing from you; feel free to email me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net.
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My Side of the Yard Oh boy, cooler weather means fire pit nights are coming soon and I can’t wait. I think all of us are ready for fall this year. I know I am. Please, let’s not have anymore 90 plus degree humid weather. Hopefully the mosquitos will go into hibernation or whatever it is that they do. I think I am getting almost immune to the bites now. And it
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seems like the leaves are falling earlier this year too. My husband said he will close our pool the end of the week because of all the leaves – I’ll miss looking at it. I was driving home last night and thought, “Wow the corn is already brown – it seems like just yesterday the stalks were green and lush”. My favorite little friends, the squir-
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rels, (you know I am saying that sarcastically) are busy in our yard grabbing all the nuts they can hoard. We have Hickory nuts, Acorns, and Black Walnuts – it’s like a field day for them. This year the squirrels may have to make do with a few less nuts now that we have Mindy. Mindy is a voracious, nut-eating dog. She doesn’t always eat them; in fact I think she spits most of the nut out like she does with sticks. Well, I suppose dogs need their fiber too. I am partial to the acorns and hickory nuts. The scent is so wonderful from Hickory nuts especially. I am constantly picking them up and smelling them – that is when I am not slipping on them. One of the first things I remember after marrying my husband and moving in this house was walking out the front door in the fall, and slipping and falling on the nuts in the yard. The bruises stayed for quite a while. When I was a child I would sit under our Hickory tree and write in my diary or read my Nancy Drew books, completely oblivious to ants or anything else for that matter. The book I loved the most as a young girl was My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George. A movie was also made of this in 1969. This is how I wanted to live my life at 8 years old, and I am sure many other children did at that time as well. The story revolves around a 12-yearold boy named Sam Gribley who leaves for the Canadian woods to live alone and work on experiments. He makes a home in the hollow of a tree and befriends all the forest animals. One of my favorite parts is when he crushes acorns to make flour for his pancakes. I always wanted to do that and vaguely remember crushing a few acorns when I wasn’t squashing Sumac berries to
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make ink with which to draw. I still would like to try that but looked up acorn flour and found that it is too much work. I did find a site to buy all things acorn: Acorno Acorns, where they advertise the flour: “Buy all-natural gluten free white oak acorn flour. Preparing Acorn flour for edible consumption is a long tedious process of leaching the acorns of tannins, peeling the skin off the acorns and grinding the acorn nut meats into flour. Order a lb. of delicious ‘nutty & earthy’ white oak acorn flour today!” The site also posted the price as $29.95 a pound. Wow, you have to really like acorn flour for that. As an added bonus you can also order up to 50,000 pounds of acorns picked from all over the Eastern United States. Why? I have to ask. The gallon bottle of acorn scent to be used as a deer attractant also caught my eye. For only $65.00 a gallon it says you can spray the area around where you are hunting for a mouth-watering attractant for the deer. The site also suggests spraying yourself and your clothing with the acorn scent. Again, I have to ask why you would want to spray yourself to attract deer. That can only have a bad outcome I’m thinking. Especially after the run-in Mindy and I had with the crazed buck a few weeks ago. What would have happened if I had been sitting in a pile of acorns before our walk. I shudder to think. Well anyway, have a good weekend, and I’ll try to not act like a nut. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Wanderings of an aimless mind
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to Smith), cover his return trip if Smith so Mary’s City) and used it as an ordinary. desired and provide “competent mainte- One of the conditions of the lease was that nance here.” Smith said that “he being an he plant 40 apple or pear trees. The house aged man, and not able by his Labours to was known as “Smith’s Town House.” maintain himself, but is like to perish in Surely to the great relief of Marythese foreign parts, unless by this Court he land officials, Captain Mitchell moved to may be relieved in the premises.” Northampton County, Virginia where he In the midst of all of the trouble, Mitch- represented that county in the Virginia ell married Joan Toast in June 1652. Joane House of Burgesses from 1657/58 to 1658. Toast deposed that she was married to He died by November 1, 1659. His widow Capt. William Mitchell by Mr. (William) Joane administered his estate. Wilkinson and that they had slept together. William Smith did stay and he leased nant, Mitchell forced her to drink a potion the Hugh Lee residence (three acres in St. designed to produce abortion.” The baby was stillborn and a grand jury indicted Mitchell for having “murtherously endeavoured to destroy or Murther Over 250,000 Southern Marylanders can’t be wrong! the Child by him begotten in the Womb of the Said Susan Warren.” He wasn’t found guilty of murder but was convicted of adultery, fornication and murderous intention. He paid a fine of 5,000 pounds of tobacco and was forced to resign as a member of the Governor’s Council. He was also banned from holding any public office in Maryland. Susan was whipped for fornication but freed from any further service to Mitchell. Not content to abuse women, Mitchell had also attempted to swindle money and goods from Susan’s father, William Smith, Your Online Community for Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s Counties who also came to Maryland as a servant to Mitchell. On November 7, 1651 Mr. Smith • Stay abreast of local happenings Stop by and see what testified Mitchell had persuaded him to go • Check our highly popular classifieds Southern Maryland Online has to offer! to Maryland and promised he would pro• Speak your mind in the forums vide his transportation (without any charge • Enter our contests and
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Captain William Mitchell Probably one of the biggest scumbags who ever came to Maryland was Captain William Mitchell, born about 1605. That he used and abused women there can be no doubt. He married Anne Alwin circa 1630 and they came to Maryland about 1647. Anne died during the voyage and it was suspected she had been poisoned by her husband. Also on the ship was Ann Boulton whom Mitchell had hired as a governess for his children. Prior to 1652, Mitchell sold Ann Boulton to Francis Brooks to be his wife (although he had no authority to do so) and then withheld her personal possessions. Ann died in 1653 and the following year Brooks took Mitchell to court to recover his wife’s trunk and keys. There was yet a third girl on this voyage from hell. She was Susan (Smith) Warren, a 21 year old widow. “Mitchell tried to convince her to abandon Christianity and succeeded in convincing her, or forcing her, to sleep with him. When she became preg-
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Phone 301-884-5900 1-800 524-2381
Phone 301-934-4680 Fax 301-884-0398
Cross & Wood
AssoCiAtes, inC. Serving The Great Southern Maryland Counties since 1994 Employer/Employee
Primary Resource Consultants Group & Individual Health, Dental, Vision, AFLAC, Life, Long Term Care, Short & Long Term Disability, Employer & Employee Benefits Planning
12685 Amberleigh Lane La Plata, MD 20646
28231 Three Notch Rd, #101 Mechanicsville, MD 20659
DAVE’S ENGINE SERVICE “Where Service Comes First”
Sales & Service
Let us plan your next vacation! 46924 Shangri-La Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653
www.coletravel.biz
301-863-9497
Farm Equipment • Machine Shop Home Industrial Engines • Welding
Truck Load Sale
$266.55 Per Ton • 40 Pound Bag $6.65 27898 Point Lookout Road • Loveville, Md • 20656
Personalized Touch Catering CORPORATE EVENTS • SOCIAL GATHERINGS • WEDDINGS LUNCHEONS • BREAKFASTS• HOLIDAYS • AND MORE!
301-884-5904 Fax 301-884-2884 ELKS FIDELITY HALL
Chancellors Run Road, California Capacity 250 - Seats 200 Guests
5 SOUTH EVENT CENTER Point Lookout Road, Callaway Capacity 599 - Seats 400 Guests
Non - Smoking Halls • Banquet Tables and Chairs • Dance Floor • Free Ample Parking On-Site Catering by Personalized Touch Catering • Customized, Professional Menu Planning Linen and China Rental • Full Liquor License and Bar Services On-Site
WEDDING PACKAGES
www.pt-catering.com
Owned and operated locally in Hollywood since 1996 by Patty Sparks
ON-SITE, OFF-SITE OR TO GO SERVICES!
(301) 373-3253 • (301) 904-9899 • Psparks428@aol.com
Mike Batson Photography
Freelance Photographers
Events Weddings Family Portraits 301-938-3692 mikebatsonphotography@hotmail.com https://www.facebook.com/mikebatsonphotography
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The County Times
Thursday, September 22, 2016