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State Joins Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturer By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
State Attorney General Brian Frosh has joined 35 other attorney’s general in suing the makers of suboxone, a medication designed to ween addicts off of highly addictive opioid drugs, claiming that the maker conspired to monopolize the market and drive prices up for treatment. According to Frosh’s office Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals, also known as Indivior, illegally conspired with MonoSol Rx to switch suboxone from tablet form to a film version that dissolves in the mouth to prevent or delay competition from generic alternatives and maintain monopoly profits. “The defendants in this case have preyed on a vulnerable population—men and women trying toovercome the scourge of opioid addiction,” said Attorney General Frosh. “Free and fair competition is necessary to keep drug prices affordable and to keep much-needed prescription drugs accessible to those who rely on them for treatment.” Suboxone in its film form has no generic substitute on the market, according to the state attorney general’s office.
Heroin and opioid related overdoses and deaths are an increasing problem in St. Mary’s County and in Southern Maryland. There were six heroin-related deaths for all of 2015, just one more than 2014 but there have already been two such deaths in the first three months of 2016 alone here in St. Mary’s according to state statistics. Opioid-related, or synthetic heroin, deaths also increased in 2015 compared to 2014 with five deaths and three deaths respectively. There has already been one death in the first three months of 2016, state figures showed. Overdose deaths linked to fentanyl, a highly potent pain killer that health officials and law enforcement officers have warned is many times more powerful than heroin, remained steady from 2014 to 2015 with three fatalities; there has already been one recorded death from fentanyl in the first quarter of this year. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Commissioners Tout Progress At State Of County By Guy Leonard Staff Writer It was a tough budget year for the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County with revenues being relatively flat but, elected leaders told attendees at the State of the County luncheon Tuesday in Lexington Park, the county is still in good fiscal shape and the outlook may be even better in the coming year. Commissioners were quick to point out that their efforts at diversifying the economy to relieve dependence on federal military spending were finally starting to bear fruit. “It’s not just what the commissioners do or even what the county employees do it’s a huge team sport,” said Commissioner Tom Jarboe. “Today was a great day... because we finally signed the paper work to get the business incubator at the county airport.” The incubator will be built on land donated by S. Hunt Aero LLC to allow technology start up companies to have a home and give their business a boost. The incubator is seen as a key component of making the much-anticipated unmanned systems research center to be built next to the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center and run by the University System of Maryland a profitable technology transfer project for the civilian market. Commissioner Mike Hewitt said he expected a budget surplus next fiscal year and was encouraged by an increase in the county’s transfer taxes to the tune of $3 million and increase in the recordation taxes by $2 million.
He also claimed that the state’s Department of Assessments and Taxation had projected the county would see a three percent increase in the commercial tax base and a $1.5 million increase in the residential tax base. Hewitt focused on the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) and its sharply rising costs to have water and sewerage hookups for homes and businesses alike. “I’ve heard of hookup fees up to $200,000 for commercial businesses,” Hewitt said. “It’s putting a wet blanket on economic activity.” Hewitt said he wanted to work with MetCom and the legislative delegation to find a way to amortize the cost of water and sewerage hookups by tying payments to a resident’s property tax bill. Hewitt said he also supported bringing MetCom under the auspices of the county government. “MetCom’s a mess, there’s too much dysfunction,” Hewitt said. “They need accountability, they need to be more responsive to us.” County Commissioners appoint the members of the MetCom governing board but Hewitt said having an elected MetCom board would make the utility more responsive. “We can appoint them but not de-appoint them,” Hewitt said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Sheriff’s Office Brings Backpacks of Love to St. Mary’s Children are usually brought into the foster care system once a report of abuse or neglect filed with the Department of Social Services has led to a determination that they must be removed from an unsafe home environment. These children face a multitude of difficulties, not the least of which
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is that they only have a few possessions to take with them, items which are generally placed in trash bags. The non-profit organization, the Blue Ribbon Project, has teamed up with the Department of Social Services Child Advocacy Center to ease these children’s transition into their foster homes. “Backpacks of Love” distributes backpacks filled with essential gender- and age-specific items to social services, for later distribution to each child who is placed into the foster care system. Hearing of the Blue Ribbon Project, deputies in St. Mary’s County worked to implement the program locally. On September 22, 2016, in Lexington Park, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies and employees of Child Protective Services received 75 backpacks to be distributed to newly-determined foster care children. These backpacks have been filled with emergency es-
sentials for children ranging in age from newborn to teenagers. “It’s an honor for me to see how much the Blue Ribbon Project continues to grow. It’s great to see our expansion continue to St. Mary’s County and it’s a wonderful feeling to be a part of these communities,” said Tom “Taylor” Pyles, Founder, The Blue Ribbon Project. A spokesperson for CPS commented, “We are grateful this program has been started in St. Mary’s County. Having these backpacks and the necessities they contain will help make the transition easier. Not only do these backpacks provide
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supplies for the children, they will also be great resources for the foster parents.” Sheriff Tim Cameron added, “Criminal Investigations detectives are often called to investigate child abuse cases simultaneously with Child Protective Services, and are familiar with the devastation a child goes through when the hard decision is made to remove them from their homes. There is no doubt that these children are most deserving of our care and compassion, and we are grateful that we could add this benefit to the services we render.” — Jennifer Stone, SMCSO
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Crime Up In St. Mary’s County
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
The latest statistics from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report (UCR) shows that crime, particularly violent crime, rose in St. Mary’s County in 2015 over the previous year, which follows to an extent the upward trend in violent crime across the nation. There were a total of 247 violent crimes reported by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office for 2015, up from the 231 reported in 2014, the UCR showed. There was also one homicide in St. Mary’s in 2015, the report showed, while there were none reported in 2014. Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron told The County Times that one positive statistic in the report showed that robberies were down last year to this one, but there were increases that were equally disturbing. Aggravated assaults went up from 165 to 188 while property crimes also rose from 1,917 to 1,999.
Cameron said the demand for narcotics was likely the continuing driving force behind the increase in property crimes. “The common thread is usually drugs and the search for cash to feed the habit,” Cameron said. Rapes also increased from 12 in 2014 to 18 last year, which represented a 50 percent increase. Overall violent crime across the nation rose by about 3.9 percent, the latest UCR showed. “It [local crime] seems to be consistent with national numbers,” Cameron said. But violent crime numbers were not the only worry, since there was a heavy increase in the number of fraud cases in St. Mary’s, up sharply from 337 to 539 in 2015. “That’s really concerning,” Cameron said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Sheriff’s Office Press Releases Property Destruction – Unknown suspect(s) damaged property in a yard in the 23000 block of Colton Point Road in Clements. Deputy S. Shelko is investigating the case. CASE# 50160-16
Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence and stole property in the 23000 block of Hurry Road in Clements. Deputy R. Roszell is investigating the case. CASE# 50117-16 Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a shed and stole property in the 41000 block of Medley’s Neck Road in Leonardtown. DFC A. Schultz is investigating the case. CASE# 50113-16 9-23-2016 Burglary – During the overnight hours, unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a residence and stole property in the 45000 block of Stoney Run Drive in Great Mills. DFC L. Johnson is investigating the case. CASE# 49533-16 Burglary – Between 9/19 and 9/24, unknown suspect(s) entered a vacant residence and stole property in the 23000 block of Starry Way in California. Deputy D. Holdsworth is investigating the case. CASE# 49579-16
9-24-2016 Indecent Exposure – During the evening hours of 9/22, an unknown suspect exposed himself to a victim on the Three Notch Trail in Laurel Grove Park. Cpl. Rogers is investigating the case. CASE# 49607-16 Vandalism – Unknown suspect(s) damaged paint on the walls at the teen center in Chancellor Run Regional Park. DFC. L. Johnson is investigating the case. CASE# 49780-16 Burglary – Between 9/19 and 9/14, unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a residence and stole property in the 28000 block of Flora Corner Road in Mechanicsville. Dep. B. Fennessey is investigating the case. CASE# 49792-16 Darius Timothy Woodland (Age 22 of Leonardtown) was indicted and charged with “Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuanaâ€? and “Possession of a Handgun while Trafficking Narcoticsâ€?. James Roshawn Garrett (Age 35) and Woody Nathaniel Ward (Age 40) were indicted and charged for their criminal activity related to cocaine distribution. Suspect Ward was indicted and charged with “Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distributeâ€?. Suspect Garrett was charged with “Felon in Possession of a Handgunâ€?.Â
SMCSO CID Investigating Suspicious Incidents on the Three Notch Trail in Mechanicsville The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office received complaints of a male suspect who exposed himself to citizens along the Three Notch Trail near Laurel Grove Road in Mechanicsville, during the evening of Sept. 22, 2016.Â
The suspect is described as a white male in his 20’s, shoulder length hair, wearing dark colored clothing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Scott Ruest at (301) 4754200, ext. *2297, or by email at Scott.Ruest@stmarysmd.com.
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St. Mary’s students in elementary grades through middle school and into high school taking the relatively new PARCC assessments for English, basic mathematics and algebra showed little to no progress in raising their scores over last year’s tests, the latest data from the Maryland State Department of Education showed. Eigth graders who took the English PARCC assessment actually did worse on the test this year as opposed to last. For the English assesment for grades 3 through 8 only about five percent of students met the achievement expectations for the test, state numbers showed. Only about 10 percent of third graders who took the math test met or exceeded expectations while less than five percent of eighth graders met or exceeded the achievement threshold. In the sophomore ranks only about 11 percent scored well on the English test, slightly better than last year; less than five percent of students taking the algebra I test met the desired goal though.
Results for the Algebra II test were the same. Of the 48 students in high schools here who took the geometry test, 11 met expectations. This was just the second year of local students taking the PARCC tests, which are tied to the Common Core curriculum. “I’m going to wait until Mr. [Scott] Smith [Schools Superintendent] gives us some background on these numbers,” said School Board Member Daniel Carney. “It’s not the same group of students that took the test last year. “They move on.” The transition to taking the PARCC test has been a difficult one for the school system, with teachers worried that students that need more help can fall behind due to the strict instruction time table. Moreover, the school system has struggled to keep up with the technical internet connectivity requirements that the on-line testing demands. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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about transformative change for Southern Maryland,” said CSM President Dr. Brad The first Saturday in September, October, and November Gottfried. “Marianne is an enthusiastic advocate for education and what it can do forSummerseat Farm, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the estate’s historic splendor & natural resources. Homemade Homegrown Handcrafted Vintage Baked Goods a person’s quality of life. Now through this Run entirely by volunteers, the farm relies heavily on grants, memberships, donations, & fundraisers to keep the farm running. endowed scholarship, Marianne Harms, donations are fully tax deductible. HREE AllOTCH OAD ECHANICSVILLE with her husband John, are creating a legacy that will impact the lives of students purSummerseat Farm, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the estate’s historic splendor & natural resources. Run entirely by volunteers, the farm relies heavily on grants, memberships, donations, & fundraisers to keep the farm running. suing their higher education goals far into the future, and the college is honored to beFOR VENDOR INFORMATION, All donations are fully tax deductible. GUIDELINES, AND APPLICATIONS, VISIT part of their vision.” CSM’s Impact Campaign is a transforWWW.SUMMERSEAT.ORG mative three-year outreach and fundraisFOR VENDOR INFORMATION, GUIDELINES, AND APPLICATIONS, VISIT ing effort that will culminate in 2018 with For more contact Anne atevents, 301-862-1666 For additional information on the farm, other upcoming educatonal the college’s 60th anniversary. “Make information, WWW.SUMMERSEAT.ORG programs, facility rental info, membership & volunteering, please visit our webite. Your Impact: Invest Today to Transform For S more information, Tomorrow” addresses access, affordabilHOupcoming P LOCevents, ALcontact OPprograms, NDfacility MADrental E info, memberships, & volunteering, SHAnne HatA301-862-1666 For additional information on the farm, other educational ity and achievement by ensuring that deplease visit our website! gree programs and For additional information on the farm, other upcoming events, educational programs, facility rental info, memberships, & volunteering, please visit our website! career training are available to everyone through scholarships, that high caliber programs, facilities and technology are accessible, and that strategic partnerships and innovation are created and sustained in the community. “It is my pleasure to make this gift and remain involved with the College of Southern Maryland and its success. I hope that this gift will inspire others to support the college and together we can change the future of our students and our community,” Marianne Harms said. The John and Marianne Harms Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually, with preference given to students from South-
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With a vision to positively impact students and their futures, philanthropist, astute businesswoman and developer Marianne Harms of Huntingtown has made a $1 million gift to provide scholarships for students at the College of Southern Maryland. “I believe in the College of Southern Maryland and see it as one of our greatest assets in our community, not only in how it serves students with higher learning and training but also how it enriches the people of our community in so many ways. There is something at this college for everyone,” Harms said. The gift, which includes $500,000 in cash and a planned gift of $500,000 through a Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust, is the largest in the CSM Foundation’s $10-million “Make An Impact Campaign.” “I see futures here,” Harms said, continuing, “All of these funds will be directed to an endowed scholarship, the John and Marianne Harms Endowed Scholarship Fund, honoring my late husband, John, who was an ardent supporter of higher education and a very successful businessman. He would agree that this campaign is a transformative campaign, one that will change the future of our students, and so I am establishing this scholarship fund to help students afford college and prepare for a better life.” Born in Hagerstown, John Harms was an engineer and founded the John E. Harms Jr. and Associates Engineering consulting firm in 1955. He served as president and CEO for many years. John Harms believed that the value of a man should be seen in what he gives and not in what he is able to receive; therefore both he and his wife are well known for their generosity. Through the Harms’ philanthropy, the Healing Garden at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Harms Gallery at the Calvert Marine Museum and the Marianne Harms Multidisciplinary Suite at the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care at Calvert Health System have been established. “The compassion that John and Marianne Harms have demonstrated through their generous offerings within our community has touched many lives and together they have been catalysts to bring
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From left to right: CSM Foundation Director Dixie Miller, CSM Foundation Chair Rane Franklin, Harms, CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried, CSM Vice President of Advancement Michelle Goodwin and CSM Vice President Prince Frederick Campus Dr. Rich Fleming.
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Legal Notice Commissioners of Leonardtown REVISED Notice of Public Hearing Subdivision Concept Site Plan Request for Meadows at Town Run
Legal Notice Christian radio station WGWS 88.1 FM will be holding a public meeting in the foyer of St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Library, on Friday, October 7 at 5:30 PM. This is a general meeting that will address public issues, and any questions or concerns about CSN International. The public is invited to attend.
The Commissioners of Leonardtown will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 11, 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 11, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.
Legal Notice IN THE MATTER OF LATISA DEVON QUEEN FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO LATISA DEVON WOODLAND In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland
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Over 250,000 Southern Marylanders can’t be wrong!
Case No.: 18-C-161285 The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she seeks to change her name from Latisa Devon Queen to Latisa Devon Woodland. The petitioner is seeking a name change because: She wishes to use her Father’s last name. Parents were married four months after I was born . Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 31st day of October, 2016. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought. A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection. JOAN W. WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland
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Sales · Service · Installation Pick-up & Delivery Leroy Grumby with a string of croaker, blues and spot from the public fishing pier at the boat launch under the Solomons bridge
The Tackle Box Fishing Report By Ken and Linda Lamb Special To The County Times
All fish were active this week. Rockfish are breaking daily in the mouth of the Patuxent from the Three Legged Marker to the PR bouy. The bite in the morning was not as good the evening, but there was plenty action for everyone with some blues and spanish mackerel mixed in. Spanish up to 30 inches were caught at buoy 76 in the bay. The rockfish and blue mix stretch up the bay all the way from Cove Point to the Bay Bridge with lots of birds and frothy water. Rockfish were caught at Point No Point lighthouse by lure casters, and breakers are off the Hotel site and Point Lookout. The Potomac is loaded with rockfish, the trick is to catch them in excess of 20 inches to make dinner. Cobia and big bull red drum are still on the Middle Grounds. Sight casters caught them last week as well as trollers, but this is a diminishing resource as the cool weather will chase them south soon. Bottom fishermen can find spot in the the mouth of the Patuxent, even up in the creeks. They seem to be making up for
Talon Sanchez shows off a catch of perch and a lone spot caught on beetle spins in a creek off the Patuxent
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lost time as they did not come in until very late in the season. Perch are plentiful and some small speckled trout are now showing up. The croaker are still dependable most everywhere, but they are small. Big white perch are hungry everywhere. A big school of weakfish (gray trout) was located by jiggers south of the PR buoy under breaking rockfish. The limit on these fish is one per day at 13 inches. The fish found were up to 17 inches. Catfishing is excellent in both the Patuxent and Potomac. Fresh cut alewife will find the cats eager to bite.
Leroy with a 13 inch croaker to lead the big croaker contest for September at The Tackle Box
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Feature Story
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Thursday, September 29, 2016 Photos By Frank Marquart
Centuries Old Cemeteries At Risk
Local Historian Scott Lawrence at Hen Coop Cemetery in Scotland, St. Mary’s County
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
In its efforts to find and cataloge all 120 or so private cemeteries or burial sites known to be in St. Mary’s County the Historical Preservation Commission (HPC) has become concerned that these sites, many dating back centuries, are being lost or destroyed due to neglect if not outright vandalism.
At a meeting last week of the historic commission Det. Cpl Cory Ellis along with Capt. Edward Willenborg, commander of the sheriff’s office Criminal Investigation Division, said two cases that caught their attention did not as yet meet the statute for criminal prosecution for theft or vandalism. In one case the Barber family cemetery located on a piece of farm land in Mechanicsville was found to have been trodden over for years by an Amish farmer’s cattle, while in another case Ellis found that headstones had been moved from their initial site and placed up against a tree. Ellis said that in some case the property owners were not willing to speak with him about the conditions of the headstones. Ellis said these types of incidents were so rare for Photo Provided By: St. Mary’s County Historic law enforcement officers Preservation Commission
to encounter that he had to educate himself on the law pertaining to them. “These cemeteries are often back in the woods,” Ellis said. “A lot of times people don’t even know they’re there.” Dorothy Barber, 89, said she went to see the family gravesite several Photo Provided By: St. Mary’s County Historic years ago with a member of the hisPreservation Commission toric commission and was shocked at the conditions of the grave markers. The property owner has since erected a moved from being possibly destroyed by a logging operation but the location of the fence around the gravesite. “It was a disgusting mess,” Barber told cemetery was lost. “In some cases the location of known The County Times. “It was bad.” graves are now no longer known,” said Barber had pictures dating back to 1977 showing that the stones were up but the his- commission member Robert Gibbs, who torical commission now states that “erosion has personally gone into the field to locate these cemeteries. and cattle traffic threaten this cemetery.” Scott Lawrence, a local historian who Barber also said that the property owner did not initially want to allow her on his has served on the HPC and has also land to visit the family cemetery but re- searched for abandoned or lost cemeteries, lented when the commission member she said once grave stones are lost the burial was with told him that the law conferred site is all but lost as well. “People need to realize it’s immoral and the right to her to see the burial site no matdisrespectful to do this [move or damage ter who owned the land. Linda Reno, the chair of the Historic head stones],” Lawrence said. “It’s our colPreservation Commission, said she and lective history. “In order to understand your future you other preservationists were frustrated have to understand your past.” with the condition of many of the cemManor houses or other similar historic eteries but little could be done without strengthening current state law or getting structures are often the focus of preservation efforts, Lawrence said, but when it a county-level ordinance. “What are we going to do to protect came to private cemeteries or burial sites them?” Reno said. “I don’t have an answer.” the interest often times was not there even Reno said she believed it was a race if the cemeteries are known. Also, Lawrence said, when people did against time to preserve some of these cemhappen to discover a seemingly abandoned eteries before they were completely lost. “There’s no protection, people have to cemetery or burial ground they almost nevask themselves if they want to risk having er consider calling the county government their graves plowed under or dug up some about its location. “We’ve lost a lot of cemeteries to eroday,” Reno said. One cemetery, called Shaw’s Retreat, is sion, agriculture and just outright neglect,” located in the middle of a gravel pit and Lawrence said. Residents who may know about a lost or fenced off but some commission members abandoned burial site can call the county’s believe that slave remains that might have been buried around the cemetery proper in contact for the Historic Preservation Commission, Grace Mary Brady, at 301-475an unmarked fashion and could lost. In another case documented by the com- 4200 ext. 1549. mission 19th century tombstones were
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Author Linda Stewart will be signing copies of her two Maryland mystery books, Snow’s Rest and Snow’s Run on Pink Friday.
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22715 Washington St., 301-475-2744 Join us for a fun evening of pink refreshments, classic bra art and a spectacular new project for October First Friday, the Phoebe Capelet. Another fabulous find at TNNA, this great little garment is cute and versatile, and perfect for fall. The yarn is lovely to knit – silky smooth with a terrific bounce. Takes just 4 skeins and flatters everyone! 10% of every Phoebe project sale goes to MedStar St. Mary’s Breast Cancer Awareness and outreach efforts.
NORTH END GALLERY
41652 Fenwick St., 301-475-3130 North End Gallery will feature the works of Ruth Collins, Sarah Houde, and Karen Russell in a show entitled “A Slice of Life.” The three local artists employ a variety of media to transform real-life situations into stunning interpretations. Classic Uplifting Designs will be on display and for sale, proceeds go towards MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Cancer Support Services.
CAUGHT MY EYE
22760 Washington St., 301-475-6805 October’s First Friday “Caught My Eye” will donate 10% of the proceeds of all regularly priced India Handicrafts and furniture to Breast Cancer outreach at MedStar St. Mary’s, and will have an Uplifting Design in the shop.
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22795 Washington St., 240-925-1888 Zentangle Pink Ribbon Designs! $10 per participant and open art studio - all ages are welcome. Off the Square Gallery: Constructed Image, work by Kyle Hackett.
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41765 Park Ave., 301-475-1630 In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Good Earth will be featuring a pink-inspired “Starberry Bubblegum” smoothie for October’s First Friday. Stop by and try one of these delicious, fresh, and healthy treats!
MARIGOLD
25445 Point Lookout Rd., 301-744-7635 Marigold will be donating 15% of all sales on our lactation related items – bibs, nursing pads, milk flow teas and tinctures, nipple creams, bottles, nipples, and nursing necklaces. Stop by our table on The Square and see another beautiful classic Uplifting Design work of bra art. Did you know that breast-feeding significantly reduces a woman’s chance of breast cancer? Look for the window cling indicating Breastfeeding friendly businesses in Leonardtown. Visit us by appointment at our store on Point Lookout Road across the street from Ledo’s Pizza.
FENWICK STREET USED BOOKS & MUSIC
41655A Fenwick St., 301-475-2859 Author, Linda Stewart will be signing copies of her two Maryland mystery books, Snow’s Rest and Snow’s Run on Pink Friday. After traveling and teaching as a military dependent, Linda chose St. Mary’s County to raise her family and pursue a career in education. Retirement has freed Linda to pursue her love of writing.
The Craft Guild Shop of St. Mary’s
26005 Point Lookout Rd. (Rte 5) on The Square for Pink Friday! The Craft Guild Shop will be making a special appearance on The Square during October’s First Friday festivities and will be set-up across from the former site of Café Des Artistes. Be sure to stop by to meet the artists and see some of the items which are carried at their shop.
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Breast Cancer Awareness First Friday!
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Come see the Uplifting Designs display, a collection of fanciful bra art presented on The Square.
vote with your donation to help support Breast Cancer Awareness Month! All proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards the Cancer Support Services at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.
Special Appearance by the Southern Maryland Roller Derby Girls, skating around The Square showing off classic Uplifting Designs
Come See Our Newly Renovated Shop! The Craft Guild Shop is a coop of local artists who create, display, and demonstrate their handicrafts as well as work at the gift-shop style store.
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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.
Walter Quinton Crowe
Walter Quinton Crowe, 92, of St. Mary’s City, MD died September 24, 2016 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. He was born on February 23, 1924 in Providence, RI to the late Arthur Edwin Crowe and Ethel Doige. On February 8, 1944, Walter proudly enlisted in the United States Army, where he piloted two and four engine aircraft and commanded crew. He flew 35 combat missions against the enemy in European Theater, World War II. During his service he earned the EAME Theater Ribbon with three bronze stars, the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, the World War II Victory Ribbon, and the American Theater Ribbon. He was honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant on November 30, 1945.
Thanks to the G.I. Bill, he attended Yale University and graduated with a BA in Fine Arts. On August 31, 1957, Walter married his beloved wife, Helen-Marie Scholes Crowe in Barrington, RI. Together they celebrated over 54 wonderful years of marriage before her passing in 2011. He was employed as Cartographer , Artist and Research for National Geographic Society until his retirement in 1986. They moved to St. Mary’s County in 1986 from Bethesda, MD. Walter was an avid sailor, talented artist of portrait, still-life, and woodwork, and thoroughly enjoyed his waterfront home. He also painted the historic bird’seye view/map of St. Mary’s City, the original of which currently resides in the Historic St. Mary’s City Visitors Center, and as a mural, also in the Visitors Center. Walter was a member of the St. Mary’s Yacht Club, St. Mary’s Parish (Trinity Episcopal Church), the Art Alliance, and the Historic St. Mary’s City Foundation. Walter is survived by his daughter, Marie-Anne Crowe, and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents and beloved wife, he is also preceded in death by his siblings, Edith Crowe 91, Mildred Williams 96, and Arthur Crowe 98. A Memorial Life Celebration will be celebrated by Reverend John Ball on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 47477 Trinity Church Road, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686. Inter-
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ment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and Trinity Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 207, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Edward Allan Hammett
Edward Allan Hammett, 67, of Coltons Point, MD died September 20, 2016 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 23, 1948 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Allan Edward Hammett and Helen Mackey Hammett Landis. Eddie was a graduate of University of Maryland University College, earning his degree in Technology Management. He was employed by the government at Naval Sea Systems for over 33 dedicated years until his retirement in 2013. With his job he travelled to many destinations, including Egypt, and he enjoyed the different cultural experiences. He obtained a patent will working with the Explosive Ordnance Department. He loved vacationing in Ocean City after Labor Day, enjoying the ocean view. He was an avid Baltimore Orioles and Ravens fan. He enjoyed Southern Maryland seafood and stuffed ham. His greatest love was for his family, whom he was very close to; he looked forward to spending time with them and enjoying Sunday dinners together.
He was an active thirty year member of Alcoholic Anonymous and was the Regional Manager for Special Needs. He spent many hours volunteering and helping other member including at the Jude House, the Charles County Detention Center, the Southern Maryland Correctional Facility, Pre-Release Center in Charlotte Hall, and many others places. Eddie is survived by his sisters, Sharon M. Jorden (James) of Lexington Park, MD and Lynn R. Hammett (Irving Vallandingham) of Chesapeake, VA; his aunts, Margaret Corbin of Vass, NC and Bobbie Raferty of Annapolis MD; nieces and nephews, Michael Jorden, Alan Dunbar, David Dunbar, and Kasey Dunbar; his great nieces and nephews, Brandi Maloney, Jenna Jorden, Tucker Dunbar, Ayden Tippett, Maria Jorden, Levi Masters, Tanner Dunbar, Marilyn Masters, Paisley Dunbar, and Ellie Maloney; and many cousins, extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, George “Gibbons” Hammett and his nephew, James Edward Jorden. Family will receive friends for Eddie’s Life Celebration on Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a Funeral Service celebrated by Pastor Bell at 7:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Graveside Service will be celebrated on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Face Catholic Church Cemetery, 20408 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD 20634. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Jorden, Alan Dunbar, David Dunbar, Dickie Russell, Tony Standish, and Tom Gregory. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be his many beloved nieces and nephews. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD
In loving memory of
Rose Johnson-Emory who passed October , 1992
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can steal.” Love, Dad, Susan and Tracy
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National Emergency Alert System Test to Take Place
Minute-long test will be seen and heard on television and radio stations The state of Maryland will participate in a national test of the Emergency Alert System today (September 28) at 2:20 p.m. The messaging and style of the test will be similar to the regular monthly test message of the EAS. However, this test is being conducted in order to test and assess the readiness for distribution of a national-level message. St. Mary’s County residents can expect to hear and see the following on radio and television stations this afternoon: “This is a national test of the Emergency Alert System. This is only a test.” This test is being conducted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency
Trunk-or-Treat
Hughesville Baptist Church will hold its annual Trunk-or-Treat on Monday, October 31st from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. All children under the age of 12 are invited to walk through the parking lot of the church and received candy and other goodies from the members of the church. All children
(FEMA). According to a statement from FEMA, “The test is intended to ensure public safety officials have the methods and systems that will deliver urgent alerts and warnings to the public in times of an emergency or disaster. Periodic testing of public alert and warning systems is also a way to assess the operational readiness of the infrastructure required for the distribution of a national message and determine what technological improvements need to be addressed.” For more information on the Public Alert and Warning System and Wireless Emergency Alerts, log on to www.fema.gov/ ipaws or www.ready.gov/alerts.
will receive a free tote bag for their candy. No registration necessary. Hughesville Baptist Church is located at 8505 Old Leonardtown Road in Hughesville. Call 301-274-3672 or check out our website at hughesvillebaptist.com for additional information.
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Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown is adding a Cremation Niche Wall Garden to our meticulously maintained Perpetual Care Cemetery. We are dedicated to providing a cremation inurnment alternative that honors the memory of your loved one in a beautifully crafted stone and granite columbarium wall. The wall will contain 100, 12” x 12” niches. Each niche is available for double or single urn internment.
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St. Mary’s County Government Operational Schedule for Columbus Day
St. Mary’s County Government Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, October 10 for the Columbus Day holiday. County offices will re-open on Tuesday, October 11. The St. Andrews Landfill, six (6) Convenience Centers, and St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) will be open for normal business hours on Monday, October 10. However the
SSTAP program and senior nutrition centers will not operate. All three St. Mary’s County Library branches (Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown and Lexington Park) will be open be open for their usual business hours. The three Senior Activity Centers (Garvey, Loffler, and Northern) will be closed Monday, October 10 and there will also be no Meals on Wheels deliveries.
The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) is now accepting applications for the next edition of the popular seasonal guide, “Farms for the Holidays”. The eleventh edition of the guidebook is scheduled to be released in November, 2016. The deadline to apply is October 14, 2016. The festive full color guide helps consumers find Southern Maryland farm products and events during the holiday season and through the winter months. Categories include, Christmas Trees & Trimmings, Winter Produce, Wine & Beer, Meats & Poultry, Seafood, Dairy, Firewood, Holiday Agritoursim and Farm-made Gifts (honey, baked goods, jams, pickles, etc.). Southern Maryland farms, aquacul-
ture and other farm-based businesses that offer Southern Maryland produced and/or harvested products, or feature farm-hosted events during the holidays are encouraged to apply. Stores, restaurants, wineries, breweries and other retail venues that feature Southern Maryland farm products are also invited to submit an application. There is no fee to be listed. The “Farms for the Holidays” application form is available at the SMADC website on the ‘What’s New’ page at www.smadc. com, or call SMADC staff for details at (301) 274-1922, Ex. 1. The guidebook will be distributed free to the general public and will be available at participating sites, regional libraries, welcome centers and other public venues.
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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. 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 early birds beginning at 7:00 pm at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Doors open 6 pm. Call (301) 934-8221. PUBLIC WELCOME. Line Dance Lessons (Hotel Charles - 15110 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville) Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Free line dance lessons taught by the Southern Maryland Boot Scooters. Beginner lessons 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Intermediate lessons 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM.
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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 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. Get your ticket here: www.facebook.com/ events/1144735745570250/. 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. 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.
Friday, September 30 Yard Sale – St. Mary’s Adult Medical Day Care (24400 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join us for our Participant Yard Sale on Friday, September 30 from 8:00 am—1:00 pm. All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the participant fund. Anyone wishing to donate items can drop them off at the Center Monday through Friday from 8:00 am—4:00 pm. (No clothing, please.) Lip Sync Battle hosted by Gracie’s Guys & Gals Showtroupe (St. Mary’s Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown) 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Gracie’s Guys & Gals Dance Showtroupe is hosting a Lip Sync Battle on September 30, 2016 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Have you ever wanted to be on stage, and be a star! This is for you! Entries: $15 - Individual, $30 for Team (Max 6). Not all of us are made for battle. If you are too shy please be a great attendee in the audience and cheer the contestants! $5 Entry for General Admission. Cash Prizes will be awarded. This event is for all ages! For more information and to pre-register by September 9th go to: www. facebook.com/events/1020657981336018/. Robbie Boothe in La Plata (La Plata Town Hall, 305 Queen Anne St, La Plata) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The weekly concerts take place on the lawn at La Plata Town Hall. Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for sitting. Coolers are allowed, but no alcohol, please. Concessions are available from the Town’s food trailer located near the back of the parking lot, an ice cream truck is also stationed there for your enjoyment. A play area for children, the Kids’ Zone, allows parents to enjoy the concert while keeping an eye on the little ones. With the variety of music styles ranging from country, jazz, oldies, military bands, and classic rock there is something for everyone at the La Plata Summer Concert Series. For more information: townoflaplata.org/index. asp?SEC=83A0F880-B3F0-4713-AEC7E5A7BFC6BD72&Type=B_EV. CSM Cause Theatre: “Benched” (CSM - Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown) 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.
Saturday, October 1 Yard Sale 2nd Dist. (2nd District VFD&RS Co 6, 45245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee) 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Reserve a Table for $10.00; For more information / reserve a table contact: Kelly at 240-299-5261.
Patuxent Moose Lodge WOTM Community Yardsale (23886 Mervell Dean Road) Patuxent Moose Lodge Women of the Moose Community Yard Sale. $20 per space….Last one was a HUGE success for all! Contact Regina Gatton at 301-690-5266 for more information. Summerseat Farm & Artisan Market (craft fair) (Summerseat Farm – 26655 Three Notch Rd, Mechanicsville) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are excited to announce Summerseat Farm’s First Annual Artisan Market (craft fair)! The Artisan Market will be held the first Saturday of September, October, & November between the hours of 8am-4pm. These events will be held outside at Summerseat Farm - a beautiful venue – rain or shine. Dates are Sep 3, Oct 1, Nov 5. Vendor information: sale items may include homemade, handmade, vintage, art, or baked items. No yard sale items or direct sales permitted (Scentsy, Origami Owl, etc.). Registration starts Friday, July 8. Cost is $30 per 12 x 12 space. Vendor application form and payment must be received by “July 31st” to secure the space. Don’t wait register early to select your spot! See www. summerseat.org or our facebook page for application and more details. Point Lookout Open House (Point Lookout State Park – 11175 Point Lookout Rd, Scotland) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Point Lookout Lighthouse Preservation Society will welcome visitors to the Point Lookout Lighthouse, located in the Point Lookout State Park in Scotland, MD. Docents from the Point Lookout Lighthouse Preservation Society will be on hand to answer your questions. No charge to enter the lighthouse, however standard park entrance fees apply. Donations greatly appreciated, and all funds go toward restoring the lighthouse to the 1927 time period. For additional information, please visit www. PLLPS.org or send e-mail to info@pllps. org. If you are interested in volunteering at the lighthouse, please e-mail us at: volunteer@pllps.org. Riverside WineFest at Sotterley (Historic Sotterley Plantation – 44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood) Noon to 5 p.m. The 14th Annual Riverside WineFest at Sotterley will be celebrating the very best of over 20 Maryland wineries in the breathtaking setting of this National Historic Landmark! This event is all good things rolled into one weekend ~ the wine flows freely, live music is jamming, demonstrations are educational and entertaining, artists are selling their exquisite creations, food is scrumptious, and the 1703 Plantation House Mini Tours and the Colonial Revival Garden Tours are FREE. ROCKTOBERFEST (Casey Jones Restaurant & Bar, 417 Charles St, La Plata) 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Our 3rd annual Rocktoberfest will be the biggest yet! Jimmie’s Chicken Shack and Paul Reed Smith band will headline the event with tons of local bands and artist playing all day. Location: Casey Jones Restaurant & Bar, 1:00pm—11:00pm. Rain or shine!
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K of C Spaghetti & Taco Dinner (St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, Newtowne Neck Rd, Leonardtown) 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. What: Spaghetti & Taco Dinner. Who: Sponsored by Knights of Columbus St Francis Xavier Council #10957. When: Saturday, October 1, 2016, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Where: St. Francis Xavier Church Hall, 21370 Newtowne Neck Rd, Leonardtown, MD. Cost: Free Will Donation, Proceeds go to Special Olympics. Wrestling Returns to Hollywood on Oct 1 with Scott Hall (Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, 24801 Three Notch RD, Hollywood) 6 p.m. MCWProWrestling.com—MCW Pro Wrestling returns Saturday, October 1 to the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, 24801 Three Notch RD, Hollywood, MD with a 6 pm meet and greet featuring WWE Hall of Hamer Scott Hall and a live event at 7:30 pm. Not only is Scott Hall returning home to St. Mary’s County, there are two steel cage matches planned, including one for the MCW Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Title. At least eight action packed matches in all! Tickets available at bit.ly/mcwtix, by calling 888-996-4774, and at Gym Ratz Nutrition in Mechanicsville. MD and Sparkle Salon in California, MD. Craft Guild Shop Outdoor Bazaar (26005 Pt. Lookout Rd. (Rt. 5, next to MD Antique Ctr.), Leonardtown) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The outdoor bazaar is open to crafters, artists, antique dealers, flea market, garden and food vendors (weather permitting). Vendors must bring their own tables, chairs and tents. Stop by and shop inside until 5 pm from a variety of unique, handcrafted items. Fresh baked goods will also be available. For space reservation and additional information, please call 301-997-1644.
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Sunday, October 2 Blessing of the Fleet (St. Clement’s Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road Coltons Point) 11 a.m. to 7p.m. Blessing of the Fleet commemorates the founding of Maryland on St. Clement’s Island and the time-honored tradition of blessing the Southern Maryland watermen’s fleet of boats. This celebratory event includes tours of St. Clements Island, Blackistone Lighthouse & St. Clement’s Island Museum, live entertainment, boat excursions, Southern Maryland food, wine & beer tastings, children’s activities, fireworks and more. Admission. Performing Live Sunday: 1:00-2:30pm—Only 4 Tonight Band; 3:00-4:30pm—The John Luskey Band; 5:00-7:00pm—HydraFX Band. See website for more information and schedule of events and activities: www. blessingofthefleetsomd.net/. Southern Maryland Buddy Walk (Gilbert Run Park – 13140 Charles St, Charlotte Hall) 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The 2016 Southern Maryland Buddy Walk will take place on Sunday October 2nd at Gilbert Run Park in the Brookside Pavilion from 12:00 – 4:00pm. After completing the one-mile walk along the interior perimeter of the park, come back to the pavilion to enjoy live entertainment, the playground and other goodies. A portion of proceeds from the registration fee will be donated to the event. Register to attend http://dsasmd. donordrive.com/event/buddywalk2016.
Monday, October 3 Black Films Matter: The L.A. Rebellion (St. Mary’s College of Md., Cole Cinema, Campus Center – 47645 College Dr, St Mary’s City) 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Department of Theater, Film, and Media Studies at St. Mary’s College of Maryland will host its 10th annual film series, “Black Films Matter: The L.A. Rebellion,” at 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 19, Oct. 3, and Oct. 17. The series will take place in the College’s Cole Cinema, Campus Center, and
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will highlight the works of three awardwinning filmmakers. The film series is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Mark Rhoda at marhoda@ smcm.edu or 240-895-4231, or visit the TFMS website at www.smcm.edu/events/ theater-film-and-media-studies-events/ film-series-schedule/. Screening of “Bush Mama” (1975), from Ethiopian director Haile Gerima, professor of film at Howard University, Washington, D.C. “Bush Mama” is a seminal, celebrated film of the L.A. Rebellion movement, about the black urban experience in the Watts neighborhood of south Los Angeles. Introduced by professor Mark A. Rhoda, film studies, St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Tuesday, October 4 Debt Collection: Know Your Rights (Garvey Senior Activity Center, 41780 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown) 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 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
Wednesday, October 5 History Video – Hauntings in America (Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills) 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 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.
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Little Explorers: What’s Bugging You? (Historic St. Mary’s City – 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City) 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Meet at The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary, 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686. Buzz over to the Town Center, and search for bugs along the way! Designed for pre-school age children 3-5 years old and an accompanying adult. $4 per child ($3 Friends members); one accompanying adult free. Full-day admission included. (240) 895-4990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org.
Thursday, October 6 Issues of Criminal Justice: Race- or Poverty- Based? (Auerbach Auditorium, St. Mary’s Hall, 47458 Trinity Church Road, St. Mary’s City) 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. At a Justice & Inequality Round Table, Hon. Peter J. Messitte, senior United States district judge for the District of Maryland, will give the keynote address on the perception that the United States criminal justice system is unfair and discriminatory. His presentation will be followed by a roundtable discussion with comments by legal professionals, including Paul Kiyonaga, Esq., criminal defense attorney of the District of Columbia; Hon. Melanie Shaw Geter, judge of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals; Hon. Karen H. Abrams, county administrative judge of the Circuit Court of St. Mary’s County; and Hon. Paul B. DeWolfe, Jr., public defender of the State of Maryland, Baltimore. Serving as moderator will be the Hon. James Kenney III, judge of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals (retired). A special pre-event reception will be held beginning at 7 p.m. at the Reconstructed State House of 1676. RSVP by Sept. 28 to Adrienne Dozier at amdozier@smcm.edu or 240-895-6432.
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Introduction to Photography
Leonardtown Library will host Introduction to Photography on Tuesday, October 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. Learn the basics of using your point and shoot camera. This class will cover basic photo composition, getting a good picture, basic editing, uploading pictures to a computer and onto social media, and printing your pictures. Bring your camera, required memory card, and any cords for connecting to a computer. Adult classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-475-2846.
Conflict Resolution for Teens
UKEtoberFest: Songwriting Workshop for Ages 6-10
Lexington Park Library will host UKEtoberFest: Songwriting Workshop for Ages 6-10 on Saturday, October 15 from 10 to Noon. Song writing expert and music educator Nathan Earley guides you through the process of expressing yourself through music. No experience needed. Instruments for the class provided by the library. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
UKEtoberFest: Songwriting Workshop for Tweens & Teens
Lexington Park Library will host Conflict Resolution for Teens on Tuesday, October 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Participants will explore different conflict styles, understanding and managing anger, listening and speaking skills, and how to create “win-win” situations. Recommended for youth in 6th through 12th grade. Refreshments provided. Registration required on www.stmalib. org or call 301-863-8188.
Lexington Park Library will host UKEtoberFest: Songwriting workshop for Tweens & Teens on Saturday, October 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. Song writing expert, author, and musician Mary Amato guides you through the process of expressing yourself through music. No experience needed. Instruments for the class provided by the library. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
Charlotte Hall Library will host Creative Coloring Storytime every Wednesday from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Afternoon stories, rhymes, songs, and activities, followed by time for creative coloring. All materials provided. Activities are planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Leonardtown Library will host Pokemon Trainers Club on Saturday, October 15 from 2 to 3 p.m. Do you have what it takes to be the very best? Bring your games and/or your cards and prepare to battle against other Pokémon trainers! Trade some Pokémon and maybe make some friends along the way. Complete the pokedex challenges beforehand (Found in the Teen Zone!) and bring in your completed pokedex to receive Gym badges! All ages are welcome!
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College Ambassador Connection
Leonardtown Library will host a College Ambassador Connection on Wednesday, October 12 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thinking about heading to college, but you still have some questions before you take the plunge? Stop by one of our drop-in College Preparedness classes presented by Americorp Vista to get some answers! The college ambassadors cover a different topic each week ranging from financial aid to how to choose the right major to you, and are sure to shed some light on any of your questions surrounding higher education. No registration required.
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Thursday, Sep. 29 Dylan Galvin Apehangers (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) 7 p.m.
Calvert County Fair (140 Calvert Fair Dr., Frederick) 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Steve Nelson Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 6 to 10 p.m.
Blessing of the Fleet St. Clement’s Island Museum (38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point) 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Mercy Creek The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) 7:59 p.m.
Riverside WineFest at Sotterley Historic Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood) Noon to 5 p.m.
Calvert County Fair (140 Calvert Fair Dr., Frederick) 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Calvert County Fair (140 Calvert Fair Dr., Frederick) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Friday, Sep. 30 Mainline Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) Dylan Galvin The Lighthouse (14636 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD) 5:30 p.m. Calvert County Fair (140 Calvert Fair Dr., Frederick) 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Saturday, Oct. 1 Cowboy Crossing Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 8 p.m. to Midnight Healthy Trails 5K Walk/Run Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail (7200 Harborview Ave., Oxon Hill) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ROCKTOBERFEST Casey Jones Restaurant & Bar (417 Charles St, La Plata) 1 to 11 p.m.
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Monday, Oct. 3 Team Trivia The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 4 Hospice: Having the Conversation Calvert Memorial Hospital (100 Hospital Rd, Prince Frederick) 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 5 Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville) 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 6 Issues of Criminal Justice: Raceor Poverty-Based? Auerbach Auditorium in St. Mary’s Hall (47458 Trinity Church Road, St. Mary’s City) 8 to 10 p.m.
The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail crista@countytimes.net. Please submit calendar listings by noon on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
Youngat Heart Nutrition and Maintaining a Healthy Weight – Health Connections Presentation
“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. The October 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. Sixteen seats are available. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, or stop by the reception desk at Loffler to sign up.
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Join us on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 9:30 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 provide for an exchange of ideas with you. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, or stop by the front desk to sign up.
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The winning photographs of the “Destination Photography” contest will be on display at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. Twenty-four entries were submitted and judged by three professional photographers. Each judge selected their top five favorites and scores were awarded based on placement. Congratulations to the winners whose photos will be on display and thank you to all of those that participated.
This crossword puzzle group held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. is a great way to keep your brain energized, have fun and make new friends. This is a group exercise where you work with other people to solve the puzzle. Besides using your own knowledge, bring your dictionary, and access the internet to help solve the puzzle. Fun prizes will be awarded. Sign up by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
First Place: The Road Home, taken by: Donald Yates Second Place: Horse on Slieve Elva, taken by: Ruth Yates Third Place: Sunrise at the Grand Canyon, taken by: Margaret Barnstea The Stags of Broadhaven, taken by: Ruth Yates Fourth Place: Antelope Canyon 2, taken by: Faith Ferris Bridge of Sighs, taken by: Ellynne Brice Davis Fifth Place: Kauai Cloud, taken by: Ann Baldwin
Reader’s theater provides an opportunity for those who enjoy theater to be involved without memorizing lines. Actors use only vocal expression to help the audience understand the story rather than visual storytelling such as sets, costumes, intricate blocking, and movement. This is an informational and interest meeting only held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. Linda Lagle, current actor with the Newtowne Players, will facilitate the group. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 to sign up for the meeting. If you can’t attend the informational meeting, but still wish to be involved, call to express interest.
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, October 7 at 10 a.m. All materials will be supplied. Class size limited to 8. Call 301-7375670, ext. 1658, or stop by the reception desk at Loffler to sign up.
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Mystery & the Masquerade Party
Celebrate Halloween at the Northern Senior Activity Center by attending our Mystery & the Masquerade party on Monday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m.2 p.m. Costumes are encouraged as we celebrate with food, fun, and music. Party with Mean Gene and enjoy the interaction with colorful characters. Suggested ticket cost is $8 and includes a lunch of chicken divine with rice and broccoli, tossed salad with kidney beans, whole wheat dinner roll, strawberries, and angel food cake for dessert. Purchase your ticket before noon on Friday, Oct. 28, while supplies last. To purchase your ticket in advance, please visit the front desk or call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101 for more information.
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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34. A form of comedy 36. Defy 38. More (Spanish) 39. Sixteen ounces 41. Adventure story 43. Liquid distilled from wood or coal 44. Michigan ghost town 46. Fond of 48. Pearl Jam frontman 52. Clothes 53. Flinches 54. Giving the axe 56. Where planes are kept 57. Intervals 58. Plant’s unit of reproduction 59. Equips
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3. Wood 4. Steer 5. Soft drink 6. Consider 7. Clears from a river 8. Claim again 9. Beige 10. Witnesses 11. Spiked 12. Partidge actor Susan and Marmaduke director Tom 14. __ and Andy, TV show 15. Fraiche and de Menthe are two 18. Burden 20. Olfactory properties 24. Carbon particles 26. Set of four 28. A sweater pulled over the head 30. Relaxing places
32. Gets up 34. Canned fish 35. __ Blyton, children’s author 37. A conceited and self-centered person 38. Fine-textured cotton fabric 40. Turner and Kennedy 42. Repents 43. Smartphones, tablets, etc. 45. A way to garner 47. Eat them for breakfast 49. Former Tigers third baseman Brandon 50. Oh, God! 51. Canadian flyers 55.One legged Chinese mythological demon
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Southern Marylander You Should Know BONNIE ELWARD
By David Spigler Contributing Writer
DEVOTED ADVOCATE FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Did you happen to see the collection of strange looking long canoe like boats with scary “monster like” heads in the water along the Solomons Boardwalk a few weeks ago??? I did and it raised questions concerning what was all this “hub bub” about? I have never seen as much activity in this little seaside village! I knew it was way too early for Patuxent River Appreciation Days and the hydra boat races were held earlier this summer. So what the heck was going on??? It turns out this celebration was the first annual Solomons Dragon Boat Festival. Evidently, it is the fastest growing water sport in the country and grows more popular every year. The actual origin of this fun activity is not completely known. I am told these races have been held previously in Chesapeake Beach. The ultimate purpose for this event, besides having a lot of fun, is to raise needed funds for charitable, non- profit organizations. Twenty teams of sixteen rowers each are sponsored by various groups and organization and prizes and medals are awarded. Many of the participants are young people with special needs who not only have a great time, but are actively engaged in raising monies to benefit programs dedicated to supporting their needs. This weekend of events definitely put “FUN” into fundraising!!! The beneficiary for and host for these races this year is the “Southern Maryland Community Resources. Inc.” [SMCR], an organization whose purpose is to provide creative, inclusive programs for individuals and their families with special needs and developmental differences. These ongoing efforts were started in St. Mary’s County three years ago and is now being expanded to Calvert County this year. I was privileged to be introduced to the program’s Executive Director, Ms. Bonnie Elward and, after learning more about this wonderful lady, I can tell you her story of involvement going back more than five decades has so much passion and love for caring for others, I cannot fit her entire story in the space I am allotted! Her list of achievements and accomplishments are extensive and you once more find yourself thinking “where in the heck does she find the time to do all the things she is involved with!?!” Seems to be a common denominator with all the unsung heroes I have been so fortunate to meet while writing this column. I have to admit the first thing that struck me as I sat down to write is to learn this busy lady is actually older than myself as her looks belie her age by twenty years at least! As one writer said about her a few years ago, “When most people are slowing down in life, Bonnie still finds boundless energy to continue her mission – to empathize and help people in whatever way God calls her.” I could not agree more! Bonnie is not from here, but has been in Southern Maryland most of her adult life. I learned her relationship with her mother was very hurtful and, at an early age, she did little to encourage her or provide a role model for behavior. She was able to over-
come the challenges presented to her as a child and these early life experiences helped form her determination to become all she can be while being able to relate to the needy communities she devotedly serves. For many years she has been a woman of faith and an advocate for those often misunderstood groups who have faced many forms of prejudice in their lives. Her decades of servitude include helping members of every race and creed of every social economic class and age. Her long record includes working with the African American community of Baltimore to teen parents and the youth of the Tri County area. Bonnie completed her registered nurse training in North Carolina and worked as an Obstetrics RN there and later in Thoracic surgery at George Washington Hospital in DC. She married and placed her career on hold to raise her two small daughters. As a “stay at home” mom, she soon realized the need to begin to focus on who she was and get out and volunteer and use her skills in some form of meaningful work. Her deep empathy for people, her ability to work with young men and women, and her love of theatre and dance provided for her first volunteer work with her children’s local theatre camp. This experience led to her hiring by the Governor’s Office on Children, Youth and Families, serving in neighborhoods in the city and working with organizations in rural parts of the state. To quote an earlier writer, “Bonnie has worn the hat of advocate, trainer, and facilitator in various capacities throughout her career.” In addition to serving as the Executive Director of SMCR, she is also involved in the Archdiocese of Washington Special Needs Ministry, worked with the Classic Community Corporation in Dowell, served as the College of Southern Maryland and St. Mary’s Schools Youth Facilitator and Instructor for “Life After High School”, ARC of Southern Maryland as a Transition Youth Coordinator for the Tri County area, and Maryland Parental Information Resource Center Regional Coordinator among many other roles. Bonnie is currently a member of the St. Mary’s
County Commission for People with Disabilities, Board of Directors for “Harmony Through Education”, Special Education Task Force for the Archdiocese of Washington, St. Mary’s County Public Schools Committee on “Education That Is Multicultural”, and the Ladies of Charity and Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Aloysius Church in Leonardtown to mention a few! I told you she is a real busy person! Her lists of Achievements and Awards are quite numerous as well; some of her more notable recognitions include: * Freedom Fund Award from the NAACP * Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award from Human Relations Commission f Anne Arundel County * First Honorary Young MarineHonorary Member of the Marine Corps League * Mayoral Citation from the City of Baltimore * Mayoral recognition - Community Contribution for Development of Anne Arundel Hospice I could go on and on with this story of this remarkable lady. What you have just read are really just the highlights of her long years of service to the community, the Tri Counties, and the State. She tells me she has enjoyed all of the roles God has provided her over the years and is so grateful for these opportunities! She is amazing! Bonnie, thank you for allowing me to share your great story with the people of South-
ern Maryland! You are a beautiful person and I wish you many more years of doing what you do. And I really look forward to next year’s Dragon Boat Races!!! To learn more about getting involved with SMCR or Bonnie, go to her website http://www.somdcr.org. Dave Spigler resides in Lusby at his home “Hog Heaven” with his wife Deb. He has lived in Southern Maryland since 1979 and has been recognized several times for his years of community service. He received the “Calvert You Are Beautiful Award” for 2013 and was recognized by the Maryland Knights of Columbus with its Maryland Citizen of the Year Award in 2011. Dave was a member of the HOGETTES, Washington Redskins “Biggest Fans” for 22 years. If you know of an unsung hero of the Southern Maryland, contact Dave at spiggy@erols.com.
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by Linda Reno Contributing Writer
Apple Pie Weather At Last When the cool weather starts to arrive, that’s when I start thinking of apples and making apple pies. And where do I go on the first cool day? Forrest Hall Farm in Mechanicsville owned by the Woods, naturally. What an exciting feeling to see all those different types of apples; red, green, gold, all nestled in their peck baskets. I love the look, I love the smell, I love the possibilities. I remember one Boy Scout awards dinner at Mt. Zion Church in Laurel Grove when I made a quick apple dump crumble to bring. I am famous for dump meals and pantry surprises long before the dump dinner queen Cathy Mitchell cashed in on what most women do a few times a week as routine with her cook books and infomercials. A man at the dinner loudly announced when he came across the apple dump crumble that he hated anything with apples in it and wouldn’t touch it. He was eventually cajoled, either by me, his wife, or others to please just try it. Well, towards the end of the dinner the man stood up, asked who made it and wanted the recipe. This proved how you can miss so many wonderful things in the food world, or in life, by not trying something first. I was so glad all the boys heard him say that. I believe my mother was at that dinner as well, and I was really glad she heard that. My mother was an amazing cook, and an amazing pie and cake baker. But she hated passing on her knowledge to anyone. And if she told you or showed you something once, you better hope you listened well or got it right the first time, because she wouldn’t tell you again. You have never seen someone so happy as me, when I finally get the flavor right on one of her old recipes. I hopefully will get the chance to make one of her best, but longest to make, recipes fairly soon. We have a new church member who is of Czechoslovakian descent, and we started talking about all the wonder-
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ful foods of the region since I am of half Hungarian descent. Hopefully soon, we are thinking of having an ethnic foods evening or a refreshment hour featuring some of these dishes. I am thinking of making Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage, hoping that what I wrote down of how my mother made it is correct. I haven’t made it in many years. In the 70’s, I did stink up the halls of Surrattsville High School pretty well when I made stuffed cabbage for my International Foods class. It turned out well. My mother always cushioned the cabbage rolls with a 2” layer of sauerkraut so the rolls wouldn’t burn. And you never stir stuffed cabbage, she would quickly turn the huge soup pot back and forth on the burner. I don’t know how that would work on our glass-top stove. But for now, I will concentrate on making apple pies. I’ll be heading back to Forrest Hall Farm to pick a selection of apples to give the pies both a sweet, yet crisp, tangy flavor very soon. The first trip was mainly reconnaissance and for the purchase of a new corer/slicer tool. I am rough on those. My husband actually does most of the pushing down of the tool over the apple. He insists. Part of cooking or baking of the old family recipes is hearing my mother’s voice in my head…usually telling me what I am doing wrong, or asking why did I added this or that. A very clear memory is hearing her tell me I ruined the first pie I took to the county fair because I covered it with plastic wrap. “You’ve ruined it! It will be a soggy mess!” I don’t mind hearing her voice – it’s been 16 years since she passed. Luckily all of her criticisms helped. So let me know when you want to try a slice of my apple pie – I’ll have you a warm slice ready. 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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The Story of the LaBritania From 1692, when Maryland’s Religious Toleration Act ended, Catholics could no longer worship in public and priests could be prosecuted for saying Mass. Catholics could not vote, were not allowed to hold any public office, and forced to pay taxes to support the Anglican Church that had been imposed on them. In 1752 Charles Carroll petitioned the French government for a grant of land on the Arkansas River for the oppressed Catholics of Maryland, but was denied. Marylanders were not the only ones being oppressed. “According to the terms of the Treaty of Paris (1763), the Acadians who had been deported to the English colonies in 1755 were given permission to seek permanent residence elsewhere, but not in Nova Scotia… the Acadian families of Maryland were quick to respond to the offer, and the first contingent arrived in Louisiana in 1766….The Spanish authorities of Louisiana, unlike their counterparts elsewhere, welcomed immigration.” The migrants were welcomed enthusiastically to Louisiana and they soon sent word back to Maryland, urging friends and relatives to join them including a group of German Catholic families. On May 2, 1767, Henry Jerningham*, a Maryland doctor and Catholic, at the request of some German families, wrote to Governor Ulloa about the possibility of Germans joining the Acadian migration to Louisiana and of receiving the same hospitable welcome. On January 5, 1769, the schooner Britania, owned by Athanasius Ford and commanded by his brother, Philip Ford, left [Port Tobacco] Maryland, bound for New Orleans. On board were one hundred passengers, fifty-six Germans, thirty-two Aca-
dians, and twelve Britishers. The trip was apparently uneventful until shortly after the Louisiana coast was sighted on February 21. Immediately thereafter, dense fog enveloped the little vessel and a strong east wind drove it off course. The result was that the schooner passed the entrance to the Mississippi River and ended up a few days later on the Texas coast. Going ashore, the crew located a Spanish officer from whom they requested a passport and food so that they might return to the Mississippi. All passengers and crew were instead arrested and the schooner and its contents were seized. The captain, Philip Ford, wanted to head to Louisiana, but Spanish officials put the crew in stocks for 24 days and those on the ship were treated as smugglers. Finally in September 1769 the Acadians were marched about 350 miles to Natchitoches where it was decided they would settle. Established residents supplied the newcomers with food, tools, and animals. The Germans and the crew members of the LaBritania were escorted to New Orleans. The Germans were given tools and money and informed that they would be settled in the Iberville District. The captain and crew (undoubtedly considered British and therefore enemies) was left to fend for themselves. *Dr. Henry Jerningham was born 1710 at Costessey, County Norfolk, England. He was the grandson of Sir Francis Jerningham. Dr. Jerningham came to Maryland prior to 1745 and lived at Ocean Hall in Bushwood where he died November 20, 1772. To be continued.
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Pet of the Week GAME OF THRONES GANG We are Arya, Sansa and Tyrion. We were born in May and we are looking for our new homes. We are super sweet. We love to play and crawl in our foster mom’s lap for love. We are at the Petco in California every Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 3 so that you can meet us. We are fully vetted which means we have been combo tested for aids and feline leukemia, spayed or neutered, dewormed, 3 distemper vaccines and a rabies vaccine. We have also been microchipped. We cost $125 each. You can check out the website at feralcatrescuemd.org to see other cats and kittens. Please think about giving us a home. If you are feeding a cat outside, please email diane@feralcatrescuemd.org for info on low cost or free spay/neuter and to borrow traps. Cats have 3 to 4 litters a year and multiply very rapidly.
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DIRECTORY METHODIST CHURCH Hollywood United Methodist Church
24422 Mervell Dean Rd • Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-2500
Katie Paul, Pastor Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. All of our services are traditional. Child care is provided. Sunday Evening Youth Group Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available
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St. Cecilia Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429 St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 301-862-4600 Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Saturday Sunday: 8:00 am Weekday (M-F): 7:30 am Confessions: 3-4 pm Saturday www.stceciliaparish.com
St. GeorGe roman CatholiC ChurCh St. George Church: Saturday, 5:00 p.m. • Sunday, 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. St. Francis Xavier Chapel: Saturday, 7:00 p.m. (Memorial Day-Labor Day) Weekday Mass Schedule: Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 1st Sat: 9:00 a.m. Confessions: Saturdays: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment
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HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH A member of the Southern Baptist Convention 8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637 240-254-2765 or 301-274-3627 Senior Pastor Dr. J. Derek Yelton Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins
• Sunday School (all ages) • Sunday Morning Worship • Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study • Wednesday Discipleship Classes (Adults, youth & Children)
9:15 am 10:30 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm
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Teaching The Bible Without Compromise Sunday Worship • 8 A.M. Sunday School • 9:15 A.M. Blended Worship • 10:30 A.M. Tuesday Bible Study • 7 P.M. Tuesday Youth Group • 7 P.M. American Heritage Girls 1st & 3rd Thursday • 7 P.M.
Senior Pastor - Dr. Carl Snyder Assoc. Pastor - David Roberts Youth Pastor - Luke Roberts
You are invited to worship with us.
We Are Located On The Corner Of Route 5 & 238 39245 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville, Md. 301-884-3504 • Email: seeugoingup@yahoo.com www.gracechapelsomd.org/faith
GRACE CHAPEL MINISTRIES Invites you to a new worship service
Every Saturday Night at 7 p.m. Launch Date: October 22, 2016 For more information call 301-884-3504 Or visit strivesomd.org
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