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Elementary School, IT Building Costs Near $38 Million By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
The St. Mary’s County Board of Education briefed county commissioners on their plan to tear down an old farm house to make way for a new central county elementary school, which is slated to be constructed by 2021 at a cost of $32.8 million. Schools Superintendent Scott Smith, said he was concerned, however, over signals from state lawmakers that they might be loathe to support more bonding authority for capital projects next year after voting for $26.3 million this year. If that happens, Smith said, “they would be jeopardizing a new elementary school that thousands of people feel the need for.” Commissioner Tom Jarboe cautioned that state lawmakers would likely act to ensure funding for the school. “There’s plenty of time,” Jarboe said. The elementary school would be nearly 78,000 square feet in size with enough capacity for 644 students, according to school system plans. School board members and commissioners also debated adding on to a main storage facility to provide housing for the school system’s information technology needs. The project is estimated to cost $3.43 million, solely from county funds, to relocate the IT functions from the Bethune Education Center, which requires new air conditioning and heating, asbestos removal and reconfiguration of existing spaces
for warehousing items. Smith said the current Bethune site was inadequate to support IT infrastructure since it was so old; it was first constructed in 1961. “We have to do something,” Smith said of the need to expand the school system’s IT capabilities. Commissioner John O’Connor said instead of spending the $3.43 million, the school system could investigate leasing options in Lexington Park at vacant office space with easier access to fiber optic cables needed for IT work. “There’s plenty of ways to do this without spending millions of dollars upfront in the CIP (capital improvement program),” O’Connor said. Board member Cathy Allen countered by saying it might be more beneficial for the school system to have a dedicated facility that they could own and secure on its own rather than continue to pay leasing costs. Commissioner Todd Morgan’s suggestion of holding the $3.43 million in the construction budget until the school system had come up with a concrete plan to build the addition. “It’s better than pushing it out several years,” Smith said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Town Seeking Demolition Grant For Abandoned Bar By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
The Leonardtown Town Council voted Tuesday to apply for a portion of $3 million in state funds to finally raze the longdeserted Penny’s Bar on Route 5. The old bar has been vacant since 2005 and has long been targeted for demolition by some town officials as a blighted property but neither the funding nor an agreement for maintenance of the property with the owner had been available until now. The estimated costs of tearing down the bar, plus a structure adjacent to the property was about $63,000, said Town Administrator Laschelle McKay; asbestos abatement would increase the cost to $93,600. The property owner, Wayne Davis of W.M. Davis Properties, has agreed to maintain the property after the demolition takes place, McKay said.
Council Member Leslie Roberts cheered the application for the demolition grant, saying it was a way forward to eliminating a building that had become an eye sore for the town. “For the last 10 years probably every six months we’ve talked about tearing this down,” Roberts said. The grant, if approved by the state for the town, would require Davis to match 25 percent of the state’s grant funding, McKay explained. Redevelopment of the property after the building is razed is possible, McKay said, since Davis already has concept site approval for a project that envisions a hotel and retail shopping at the site. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Local Entrepreneur Hopes To Replace Adderall With Legal Supplement By Zach Hill Contributing Writer Many people across the globe are familiar with the drug Adderall which is used most often to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, one of the major statistics that seems to be going under the radar of major news is the high amount of college students that are using and abusing the drug. These high numbers in college students are what inspired Victor Marquart to start his company known as S.M.A.R.T. Labs LLC. “Around 30% of college students will use or abuse Adderall at some point during their time in college” Marquart said. The reasons that students would use Adderall range from what it is actually designed to be used for, to using it as a stimulant to help them study, to using it for the feelings it will give you. Marquart, a 21 year old Criminal Justice major at Towson University in Baltimore, has first-hand accounts of people who would use and or abuse Adderall throughout their time in school which is what gave him the idea for his product. “What it is is a cognitive enhancement that can be obtained through legal means.” Marquart says. “Many people now have to go the route of illegally obtaining Adderall or something similar.” Marquart’s breakout supplement has surely been turning heads as he has been taking his product around to compete in entrepreneurial contests to make a name for his company, S.M.A.R.T. Labs LLC. Most notably to date, Marquart placed in the Top 6 finalists in the Towson Uni-
versity entrepreneurial contest known as “Tiger Cage” back in November. More recently however, Marquart has been selected to compete in the final round of the 3rd Annual Crab Pot Business Pitch Competition on May 11 at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum against the other Top 5 selections. Marquart’s product referred to as “ClearMind” is comprised of ingredients that are all “Generally Recognized As Safe” or “GRAS” by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States. Based out of Hollywood, Maryland, Marquart describes how he envisions his company providing accessibility to all struggling college students who need something like this, and providing it through legal means. “I’m focused on selling and promoting a legal supplement to help college students that are using and abusing Adderall.” To purchase the product online got to www.smartlabsclearmind.com or for more information and any more questions email smartlabsllc@gmail.com
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Environmental Agenda Signed Into Law Governor Larry Hogan, along with Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller and Speaker of the House Mike Busch, recently signed 207 bills into law, including the Clean Cars Act of 2017 (SB 393/HB 406), the Clean Water Commerce Act of 2017 (SB 314/HB 417), and Economic Development – Maryland Energy Innovation Institute (SB 313/HB 410). These bills comprised the governor’s 2017 environmental agenda, designed to improve water and air quality, promote the use of electric vehicles, and attract and develop private clean energy innovations in Maryland. These legislative initiatives build on the Hogan administration’s strong commitment to protecting and improving Maryland’s environment, which has included over $3 billion for in funding for Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts since taking office. “I want to thank President Miller, Speaker Busch, and legislators from both parties for passing our environmental package, which I am proud to sign today, along with along with several other bills to protect our soil, our air, and our water,” said Governor Hogan. “All of these initiatives represent bipartisan efforts to protect our environment and grow clean energy investment and jobs, and will help Maryland continue to lead the charge when it comes to protecting our environment.” The Clean Cars Act of 2017 will increase investment in the Electric Vehicle Tax Credit program by over 30 percent, and will double the Charging Station Tax Rebate. The legislation modifies the EV Tax Credit program by allowing $100 per kWH of battery life per vehicle, while retaining the $3,000 maximum tax credit. The legislation also stipulates that vehicles with a sales price over $60,000 do not qualify for the tax credit. Finally, the legislation also modifies the EV Charging Station rebate, altering the residential rebate to 40 percent of the cost, with a $700 maximum rebate, and the commercial rebate to 40 percent of the cost with a $4,000 maximum rebate. “Maryland is establishing the blueprint as states work to change how they move their residents, making smarter, cleaner electric transportation a reality across the country,” said Genevieve Cullen, president of the Electric Drive Transportation Association. “Governor Hogan demonstrated his environmental leadership today by extending and increasing Maryland’s EV excise tax credit program and increasing charging station rebates,” said John Bozzella, President and CEO of the Association of Global Automakers.
The Clean Water Commerce Act of 2017 will eventually allow up to $10 million per year of the Bay Restoration Funds to be used to purchase pollution reductions which Maryland will utilize to meet the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Improvement Plan (WIP) by 2025. This Clean Water Commerce is a costeffective and market-based solution to meeting the reductions needed in the WIP. Clean Water Commerce Act is a great example of bipartisan collaboration that accelerates environmental progress,” said Maryland Secretary of the Environment Ben Grumbles. “Forming broader partnerships for cleaner water and a healthier Chesapeake Bay will help us get the biggest cleanup bang for the buck.” Economic Development – Maryland Energy Innovation Institute creates the Maryland Energy Innovation Institute (MEII) through a collaboration between the University of Maryland Energy Research Center (UMERC) and the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC). MEII will develop, attract private investment, and commercialize clean energy innovations, and will be funded through an investment of $7.5 million, or $1.5 million per year for five years. “This is the perfect means to bring together expertise in science, government and industry to bring value to the State of Maryland,” said University of Maryland Provost Mary Ann Rankin. “The Maryland Energy Innovation Institute will provide the critical infrastructure to enable these breakthroughs to become commercially viable companies benefiting both the economy and the environment of the State of Maryland,” added Dr. Eric Wachsman, University of Maryland professor and director of the Institute. After signing the administration’s environmental package, the governor and presiding officers signed an additional nine bills that will protect Maryland’s natural resources and incentivize the use of renewable energy sources at City Dock, before returning to the Maryland State House to sign an additional 195 pieces of legislation. Bills signed at the second ceremony included the Taxpayer Protection Act, measures to prevent animal cruelty and provide service animals to veterans struggling with mental health issues, as well as legislation to recognize important contributions of women in Maryland’s history, including Henrietta Lacks. Click here to view a full list of bills signed into today’s ceremonies. From Office of Gov. Larry Hogan.
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ejected from the vehicle. The operator was pronounced deceased at the scene at 0150 hours by EMS Personnel from Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department. The deceased was an active duty member of the United States Navy assigned to Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park. A representative of the U.S. Navy responded to the scene. At this time, alcohol and speed are believed to be contributing circumstances. The accident is under investigation, anyone with information is urged to contact TFC C. Ditoto at 301-475-8955. From Maryland State Police, Leonardtown
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DAV Van Brings Help to Veterans By Guy Leonard Staff Writer St. Mary’s County is home to a large Locklear is a retired U.S. Army masveteran population but getting those veter- ter sergeant who said she wanted to make ans the help they need is not always easy, sure veterans never wanted for the help said Esther Lockler, past commander of they needed. the local chapter of the Disabled American “I wanted to give back, I’ve truly been Veterans (DAV). blessed,” Locklear said. “We have a lot of To help veterans get benefits they deserve, veterans who have made the ultimate sacand navigate heavy amounts of paperwork, rifice and we work to keep the government the DAV chapter sends a mobile service accountable for what we’ve served. van to St. Mary’s with service officers to “They’re [veterans] so overwhelmed with offer advice. paper work just to get benefits.” The van comes about twice a year, LockVeterans seeking help from DAV can call lear said. the Baltimore office at 410-230-4440. “They come to help vets in remote areas guyleonard@countytimes.net instead of vets having to go all the way to Baltimore” to deal with the U.S. Veterans Affairs Administration (VA). When veterans seek benefits owed them and they get some form from the VA requesting more information or outright rejecting the application, the DAV steps in to help, Locklear said. “We help them in filling out forms, and finding which ones to fill out,” she said. “Those packets can be 13 to 20 pages long, so you have to cipher through all that Past St. Mary’s DAV Chapter Commander Esther Locklear and Lamarr paperwork.” Couser a national service officer with DAV help veterans with getting benefits when the DAV resource van comes to Lexington Park twice a year.
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Governor Larry Hogan today vetoed Senate Bill 1023, which would prevent Maryland from moving forward with nonpartisan redistricting reform. He was joined by Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, Redistricting Reform Commission co-chairs Judge Alex Williams and Walter Olson, Commission members Tessa Hill-Aston of the Baltimore City NAACP, Christopher Summers of the Maryland Public Policy Institute, and Ashley Oleson of the League of Women Voters, Baltimore County Senator Jim Brochin, and House Minority Leader Nic Kipke. “Instead of choosing fairness and real, nonpartisan reform, legislators pushed through a phony bill masquerading as redistricting reform. It was nothing more than a political ploy designed with one purpose: to ensure that real redistricting reform would never actually happen in Maryland, which is why I am vetoing this misguided legislation,” said Hogan. “We will continue our fight to clean up the political process in our state, to ensure that the best interests of Maryland’s citizens are being represented fairly and honestly, and that the voices of the people we were elected to serve are finally heard.” The governor detailed several fatal flaws in the legislation, including making any reform in Maryland contingent on five other states taking action; only applying to congressional districts and not state legislative districts; and creating a politicallycharged commission with members selected by legislative leaders instead of removing politicians from the process, as the administration’s proposed legislation would do. “I
agree with the governor that the present bill just doesn’t go far enough, it’s not sufficient, and I support his efforts to veto this bill,” said Judge Williams. “I trust the citizens of Maryland, and we need to put something before them that is fair, that is balanced, that is independent, and that is nonpartisan.” Nonpartisan redistricting reform is supported by the vast majority of Marylanders, and the state is widely recognized for containing some of the most gerrymandered districts in the nation. The governor’s veto letter points out that Maryland’s redistricting process is currently the subject of an ongoing federal lawsuit, in which the former governor and senior elected officials have been deposed. The letter quotes recent comments from former Governor Martin O’Malley, who said in January 2017: “As a governor, I held that redistricting pen in my own Democratic hand. I was convinced that we should use our political power to pass a map that was more favorable for the election of Democratic candidates.” During the Hogan administration’s first year in office, the governor established the non-partisan Maryland Redistricting Reform Commission, which traveled the state to seek input from the public. In consultation with the commission, the administration introduced legislation in 2016, and again in 2017, that would make Maryland a leader in reform and develop a new process, independent from political influence. During both legislative sessions, the governor’s legislation was not brought to the floor for a vote. From Office of the Governor
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Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence and stole property in the 21000 block of Bristol Lane in Lexington Park. Corporal Vezzosi is investigating the case. 5/5/2017 Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – During the overnight hours of 5/4 into 5/5, unknown suspect(s) entered a victim’s unlocked vehicle in the 45000 block of Knockeyon Lane in Great Mills and stole property. Deputy Didorowicz is investigating the case. CASE# 23870-17 5/6/2017 Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle in the 38000 block of Caroline Court in Avenue and stole property sometime between 4/6/2017 and 5/4/2017. Corporal Johnson is investigating the case. CASE# 23926-17 Burglary – While the school was closed, Unknown suspect(s) entered Dynard Elementary School in Chaptico. No damage was caused to the school. Corporal Johnson is investigating the case. CASE# 23953-17 5/6/2017 Burglary – During the overnight hours of 5/5 into 5/6, unknown suspect(s) forced entry into the front entrance of the guard
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5/9/2017 Counterfeit Complaint – Deputy Bowie responded to the 21000 block of Great Mills Road and made contact with an individual who advised an unknown woman entered a store and presented a $100 bill and asked if it was real. The bill was identified as a counterfeit, and the woman the left the store. Deputy Bowie is investigating the case. CASE# 24391-17 05/04/17 – Dennis Andrew Gibson, 35 of Chaptico, MD was charged on a Criminal Summons for Theft under $1000/Removed Manufactures serial number affixed by plate to a boat trailer preventing identification/Defaced the manufacturer’s serial number affixed by to plate to boat hull, with intent to prevent identification/ Knowingly retain boat hull, boat trailer, and boat motor from which manufacturer’s serial number was removed. Served by Deputy S. Shelko CCN# 60736-16 05/03/17 – Brian Deandre Bush, 24 of Mechanicsville, MD, was charged on a Criminal Summons for Theft under $10,000 and two counts of Rogue and Vagabond. Served by Deputy S. Shelko CCN# 17062-17 Juvenile Arrests 04/16/17 – Deputy V. Pontorno arrested a 16-year-old male juvenile of Lexington Park, MD, for theft less $1000, after the juvenile stole a business sign from the Lexington Park, MD business community. CCN# 22605-17 05-01-17 – Deputy D. Holdsworth arrested a 7-year-old male juvenile and a 9-year-old female juvenile both of Lexington Park, MD, for Assault 2nd Degree and Disturbing School Operations. Both of the suspects engaged in a verbal altercation while on a school bus that turned into a physical altercation. CCN# 23163-17
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Steve Kooy, of BridgeWay Community Church and St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain, delivers the invocation for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center May 9.At the ceremony 11 local law enforcement and public safety officers were honored for their achievements in their field.
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Blue Crabs Bats Come Alive Against Long Island
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (9-8), won the series finale of their three-game road series My 7 against the Long Island Ducks (8-9) 8-2, completing their first sweep of their 2017 10th Anniversary Season. The Blue Crabs jumped on Long Island’s starting pitcher, Matt Larkins, putting up four runs in the top of the first inning. Southern Maryland started the game with six straight singles, before Patrick Palmeiro hit a sacrifice fly to center to record the first out of the game. Although Palmeiro went down as the first out, he was able to drive in Michael Snyder from third, putting the Blue Crabs ahead 4-0 early in the game. Southern Maryland’s starter, Justin De Fratus (3-1), cruised through five innings of work, picking up his third win in four starts this season. De Fratus gave up just four hits in the game and only allowed one run, a solo home run from Nolan Reimold in the second inning. The outing lowered the righty’s ERA to 1.40 on the season, putting him third lowest among eligible starters in the Atlantic League. The Blue Crabs piled on four more runs to extend their lead in the top of the fourth inning. Back-to-back bases loaded singles from Cory Vaughn and Snyder scored the first three runs in the inning. Palmeiro followed two batters later, picking up his second RBI on the day when he scored Vaughn on a single to right field. De Fratus went back to work with an 8-1 lead, and threw a scoreless bottom of the inning, before being lifted from the game after the fifth inning. He finished the game having thrown just 67
pitches, after a 112-pitch outing in his previous start. Both bullpens traded scoreless innings in the sixth, seventh, and eighth innings, before Southern Maryland turned to reliever Jesse Beal to finish the game. The righty gave up a leadoff single to Cody Puckett, who advanced to third on a double from Dan Lyons. Beal picked up a strikeout to record the first out of the inning, before a sacrifice fly from Giovanny Alfonso scored Puckett, and brought the score to 8-2. Beal recovered quickly, getting Fehlandt Lentini on a ground out to second, finishing the game and solidifying the first series sweep of the year for the Blue Crabs. The Blue Crabs return to action Monday, May 8th, as they travel to Lancaster to face the Barnstormers for the first time this season. Southern Maryland will send RHP Austin Fleet (0-0, 10.29 ERA) to the mound in game one of the three-game series. He will matchup against Lancaster’s RHP Brad Bergesen (1-0, 1.50 ERA), making his third start of the season for the Barnstormers. The teams enter this series tied for second in the Freedom Division, just one game behind the Sugar Land Skeeters. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. on Monday at Clipper Magazine Stadium. For more information on the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, or to reserve your seat today for any of the Blue Crabs upcoming home games, please visit our website at somdbluecrabs.com or call us at 301-638-9788. From Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
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Great Mills Track to be Replaced This Summer Chopticon Project Delayed a Year
By Dick Myers Staff Writer The St. Mary’s County Board of Education has approved funding for the refurbishment of the track at Great Mills High School But, a project to refurbish the track at Chopticon High School has been delayed a year and will be done in the summer of 2018. The Chopticon project was delayed after it was decided to also seek an expansion of that track from six to eight lanes. That involved adding additional impervious surfaces which triggered the need for additional stormwater management based on state regulations. The Blasco Engineering firm has prepared and submitted a concept plan for the Chopticon project to the Maryland Department of Environment. Director of Design and Construction Larry Hartwick told the school board at their April 26 meeting that the state review would take about two months, making doing the work this summer impractical. The Great Mills resurfacing will cost $314304 with a $25,000 continency. The school system piggybacked onto a Baltimore County Public Schools contract with American Tennis Courts, Inc., The school system used the same contract for the refurbishment of the Leonardtown H.S. running track in 2014 and the tennis courts at Great Mills and Chopticon high schools and Esperanza Middle School in 2016. The project involves stripping the existing rubber track surface from the asphalt base and overlaying two inches of new
asphalt on the existing base. The overlay consists of concrete or asphalt topped with rubber granules and then with a “Plexitrac” top coat. Board member Cathy Allen said she had heard complaints about the Leonardtown H.S. track which has the same top coating. She said one mother who has had children use both Great Mills and Chopticon tracks say they preferred the Greet Mills rubber track, The Leonardtown track, she said, had very little give which made it difficult to practice on. Hartwick said it was his impression that the Plexitrac coating is used widely throughout the state but he would make additional inquiries and report back on his findings. The Great Mills project includes removal and replacement of perimeter fencing, painting the running lanes and replacing sand and takeoff boards for the jumping areas. The scope of work also includes extending and tapering asphalt along the adjoining walkways adjacent to the home bleachers to correct an existing drainage problem. Work will begin on the Great Mills project on or about May 31st. The Chopticon expansion and replacement is estimated to cost more than $400,000. With the total for the two schools’ projects topping $750,000, it is still expected they will come in under the budgeted amount for them, according to Hartwick. dickmyers@countytimes.net
Seahawk Makes All CAC Men’s Tennis Team First-year Jonathan Gorel (Jessup, Md./ Hammond) was the lone St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s tennis player to gain a spot on the 2017 All-Capital Athletic Conference Men’s Tennis Team, which was released by Assistant CAC Commissioner Tim Mowrer Thursday morning. Gorel landed on the second team at No. 1 singles and is the first Seahawk men’s tennis player to garner all-conference accolades since Andrew Gear ‘14 picked up second team honors at No. 1 singles in 2014. He posted an 8-7 (2-2 CAC) overall record at No. 1 singles before being sidelined with a season-ending injury and missing the final two matches of the season. Gorel went 7-6 in dual matches and 1-1 at the ITA Southeast Regional Championships on October 1-3.
In doubles action, Gorel notched a 9-9 overall record between play at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles with junior captain Connor McKissick (Leonardtown, Md./Leonardtown) and fellow classmate Ethan Garren (Arnold, Md./Broadneck), respectively. He tallied a 3-0 dual match record at No. 2 doubles and a 3-1 mark at ITA Southeast Regional Championships with Garren. Gorel and Garren opened up the 201617 season with six straight triumphs before falling in the championship match of the B3 doubles at ITA’s in October. Gorel finished his rookie campaign third on the team in both singles and doubles victories. From St. Mary’s College of Maryland, nmoran@smcm.edu
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Davis Questions Classroom Furniture Costs By Dick Myers Staff Writer
St. Mary’s County Board of Education member Jim Davis was hit with a bad case of sticker shock. What raised his concern was the price tag for replacing classroom furniture in three elementary schools. He said he didn’t want to be considered a Scrooge, but “A half-million is a lot of money.” Actually, the cost was $438,750.66 to replace all of the furniture at Dynard and Lettie Marshall Dent elementary schools and some of the furniture at White Marsh (80 student desks were replaced in 2016). Davis at the board’s April 26 meeting, wanted to know if the cost-benefit was reasonable. He observed that when he was growing up he had a desk with a connected chair that wasn’t very comfortable and he was able to get an education. Director of Operations Ashley Varner assured Davis the price was reasonable. He told the board that the contract price was a discount of 51.9 percent from list prices. The three schools have the oldest classroom furniture in the system, with Dynard and Lettie Marshall Dent having been replaced in 1992 and White Marsh sometime before that. They are next up on what the school system hopes will be a replacement schedule.
School Superintendent Scott Smith defended the purchase saying getting 27 years use out of the furniture from grade school kids was impressive. He also added, “Where you live shouldn’t determine what is in the classroom.” The three schools are all in the northern part of St. Mary’s County. Varner said that classroom sets to be replaced included student chairs and desks, teacher chair and desk, two activity tables and two storage cabinets. The purchases, Varner said, would “establish a standard type, amount and recommended replacement cycle for classroom furniture.” The purchase of the furniture will use the competitively bid Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team contract that is utilized by many other state school systems. After the three schools, the ones with the next oldest furniture are Green Holly, Park Hall and Hollywood elementary schools and Great Mills High School (six classrooms were redone in 2009) After discussion, Davis and all of the other school board members unanimously approved the contract award for the three schools. dickmyers@countytimes.net
New Multipurpose Center Coming To St. Marys’ Ryken Fall 2018 Guy Leonard Staff Writer Leonardtown town officials and school leadership at St. Mary’s Ryken High School broke ground for the new Donnie Williams Center, which will provide 48,000 square feet of additional space for school, civic and sporting events. Included in the center will be training facilities, an events stage, a gymnasium and common areas for students. Willimas was a member of the Ryken High School (RHS) Class of 1971. “Mr. Williams let the values shape the person he would become as he grew
through adolescence into a young man during his transformative years at RHS,” SMR President Mary Joy Hurlburt said at the May 4 groundbreaking. Williams was president of his class sophomore and junior years and vice president of student government his senior year. He was active in many clubs and activities and is remembered as the catcher on the winning varsity baseball team, Hurlburt said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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CSM Students Assist in Christmas in April
They removed the old — pulling out sagging, worn-out cabinets and faulty appliances in the kitchen. Then, they brought in the new — installing new kitchen cabinets and countertops and, in the bathroom, a new door, shower surround and toilet. The six students and three faculty and family members from the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) did their part in the 2017 Charles County Christmas in April event, helping to provide upgrades to a home on Fairgrounds Road in Bel Alton on April 29, along with volunteers from Zion Wesleyan Church in Waldorf and others. The Fairgrounds Road project made a significant difference to the elderly couple who live there. Accessibility and safety were
key elements of the project. The husband is disabled and the wife has significant hearing loss. “These upgrades improved both the functionality and safety of the home for these residents,” said CSM Construction Management Program Coordinator Tony Stout, who headed up the college’s volunteer contingent. But the residents weren’t the only ones to benefit from the community service. The project provided the CSM students, who are working toward an associate of applied science degree in Construction Management at the college, a real-world opportunity to apply skills they are learning in class. “As part of the program, students learn key concepts, such as building methods and
CSM students, from left, Igor Kobyzev, Kenny Dillard and Jose Rodriguez-Lopez, work together with Instructor Tony Stout and student John Faherty to assemble the new kitchen countertops and sink for the home on Fairgrounds Road in La Plata.
materials, estimating, project management, surveying and leadership skills — all of which are critical in the construction workforce,” Stout said. The Construction Management Program at CSM is an associate of applied science (AAS) degree program that enables students to become employable as a project manager, CSM team, from left, students Jeffrey Gardiner, Igor Kobyzev, Kenny Dilcost estimator, qual- The lard, Levin Lucas, Jose Rodriguez-Lopez and John Faherty, stand with Instrucity assurance man- tor Tony Stout in front of their project house April 29. ager or safety direcThe Fairgrounds Road house was one tor. As part of the program of study, they become familiar with of 20 projects that were part of this year’s the various functions that a project manager Christmas in April Charles County’s particwill perform on the job, develop work sched- ipation in National Rebuilding Day, a day to ules that result in cost reduction in numerous rehabilitate houses of the community’s lowproduction cycles, complete documentation income homeowners, elderly and disabled that complies with current trade practices so that they may live in warmth, safety and and regulations, implement scheduling pro- independence. The CSM volunteers joined cesses with tools such as master scheduling approximately 500 other volunteers for the and other electronic computerized systems day of work. “We look forward to making this an anand plan, design and present projects that include tasks performed safely within all areas nual event for the CSM Construction Management students,” Stout said. of the construction environment. For information on Christmas in April “This program not only enables students to transfer to a four-year institution, it allows Charles County, visit christmasinaprilthem to enter the workforce with the req- charlescounty.com uisite skills and knowledge to be effective From College of Southern Maryland leaders,” Stout said.
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Leaders Search For Ways To Improve Lexington Park By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Some county leaders are concerned that as St. Mary’s continues to grow and prosper the very core of its urban life, Lexington Park, will continue to be left behind. Despite the many projects, which have improved the look of the park and the Great Mills Road corridor to an extent, they still say that the once thriving economic life of the Park continues to flow away and that new ideas are needed to turn Lexington Park around. County Commissioner Todd Morgan is one of them and research he has shared publicly shows that subsidized housing, known also as Section 8, in St. Mary’s far outweighs the number of units in either Calvert or Charles counties. “We are one of the richest counties in Maryland and yet Lexington Park continues to exhibit significant socioeconomic decline,” Morgan told The County Times. “It’s time for a significant look at Lexington Park.” According to Morgan’s findings there 1,237 such housing units in Charles County, which is more urbanized and has a higher population, while there are 1,870 Section 8 units in St. Mary’s. There are only 420 in Calvert, Morgan said. “We have made Lexington Park a magnet for economically less advantaged folks,” Morgan said. “We have major problems in Lexington Park.” Morgan said his research also showed that at Lexington Park Elementary and George Washington Carver Elementary schools, 64 percent and 78.5 percent of students attending there are participating in the FARM (free or reduced meal) program. Morgan advocates public/private partnerships to revitalize the economic engine of Lexington Park, using infrastructure invest-
ment to entice more economic growth and raise incomes. Traditional means of getting grants from state agencies to help build housing projects or improve amenities, though, are no longer a reliable means of achieving revitalization on its own, he said. “The community has to step up and help itself,” Morgan said. “We’re not going to do it by grants. “Money alone won’t solve this problem.” Robert Schaller, former head of the county’s economic and community development agency, now working for the Florida Institute of Technology branch office in Lexington Park, recalls the frustrations of finding successful ways of revitalizing Lexington Park after a major realignment of U.S. Navy programs — NAVAIR among them — to the base in the mid-1990s helped draw commercial development farther north on Route 235. When the traffic flow shifted from the Great Mills Road base gate to the main entrance on Three Notch Road that took money away from businesses in the downtown area. “The focus went to Route 235,” Schaller said. “When that happened everything changed.” Schaller said the economic heart needs to be put back into Lexington Park for revitalization to have a chance. “The problem is investment is leaving,” said Schaller. “That’s the structural problem. “Government is essential but fundamentally the market determines where development occurs,” Schaller said. “You go where the people are and anything big has gone up Route 235.” Schaller said as the money shifted north those who could afford to, followed it. “Those who aren’t mobile, that’s where the urban decay begins.”
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Lexington Park needs government investment initially, Schaller said, but private investment returning was the real answer. Also, there needed to be an overarching strategy or authority to guide the revitalization, much like the Town of Leonardtown has done and continues to do, to help ensure success. “I don’t think it’s been adequate,” Schaller said of investment in Lexington Park lately. “And when I was in office there just wasn’t money to go around. “If that’s done I think the market place will respond. The reality is government doesn’t have all the resources.” Viki Volk, executive director of the St. Mary’s County Community Development Corporation (CDC), said Lexington Park lacks a unifying authority to help make revitalization stronger. “The first problem is just not having a governmental structure to oversee Lexington Park progress,” Volk said. “The county government clearly has to be about the entire county, not just one portion of it.” Volk said infrastructure was a problem in the Park but not in the way most believe; the issue was not connecting the varying pieces of FDR Boulevard to relieve traffic from Route 235 but rather finding ways to connect subdivisions in Lexington Park to make access to amenities already there easier. “Zoning policies call for cul-de-sacs, not connections,” Volk argued. “We make it more difficult to shop locally.” Volk said Lexington Park still has potential to draw visitor traffic if the right events are planned out and staged — one of the CDC’s main projects is to turn the vacant 88 acres once home to the Flat Tops housing development into an arts park. “We had a cherry blossom festival there, we wanted to see if anyone would come,”
Volk said. “And they did; we had 700 people show up.” Attempting in some way to replicate what Leonardtown has accomplished — creating an arts and entertainment district — could be one of the answers for spurring revitalization, Volk said. Such a change could help lift perceptions not only of decay, she said, but pervasive crime. “How do you get little old white ladies like me to get over that perception?” Volk said. “Use the arts. “There’s more crime there because there are more people. To pretend we’re scarier or more dangerous is just not true. We need infrastructure investment just like the rest of the country does.” Volk announced Wednesday that the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development had just awarded $50 million worth in tax credits to revitalize housing stock in many Lexington Park neighborhoods. Volk said this kind of investment was what the Park needed to help bring back commercial investment. The tax credits to be applied are for Queen Anne Apartments, Lex Wood Apartments and Patuxent Cove on Pegg Road. Schaller said if disparate efforts to revitalize the Park can be brought together, success would be more achievable, and without it less attainable. “There needs to be some cohesion of these efforts,” Schaller said. “This is a complicated problem and it’s only going to get worse.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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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.
George Anthony Thomas Donely George Anthony Thomas Donely passed away on April 28, 2017 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. George was born in New Orleans on August 14, 1934, the son of George A.T. Donely and Valerie C. Burmaster. He graduated from Williams College and earned a Master’s Degree from Columbia University. He worked briefly at Lionel D. Edie in New York, spent eight years overseas in the U.S. Foreign Service and twenty years as an economist at The International Monetary Fund. After retiring from the IMF, George, his wife Lisa, and their infant daughter moved to the family farm, St. Richard’s Manor in St. Mary’s County. He worked for Volunteer America and eventually became director of the Retired Service Volunteer Program at the Department of Aging. George was also a member of the Metropolitan Club in Washington D.C., the Round Table Club of New Orleans and the St. Mary’s River Yacht Club. He was on the board of several charitable organizations, one being The Friends of Music at the Smithsonian. He is memorialized in Who’s Who in America.
George had a love of travel, spoke three languages fluently, and enjoyed opera, gardening, and swimming. George is survived by his wife, Lisa Young Donely, his daughter, Valerie J.Y. Donely, two nieces, a nephew and their families as well as by numerous other friends and relatives. A viewing will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church on May 5th from 10:00am to 11:00am, mass to follow with Msgr. Michael Wilson officiating. He will be interred in the mausoleum at The Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton in a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Friends of Music at the Smithsonian.
Marie Graham Hammond Marie Graham Hammond, 95, of California, MD passed away on May 3, 2017, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. She was born May 21, 1921 in the Philippines to the late Colonel Robert McDonald Graham, U.S. Army and Georgianna Oktavec Graham. Marie graduated from Stevens College in New York, N.Y. On September 26, 1942, at the beginning of World War II, Marie married her husband, Captain George Earl Hammond, U.S. Army Air Corps in Salt Lake City Utah as George was completing B-24 Pilot/Bombardier training. They
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had only dated six times. They celebrated almost 71 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in June 2013. During her lifetime Marie had been employed by Ted Dahl Insurance in Kansas City, Missouri and as the Registrar at Texas Christian University. Fort Worth, Texas. After the war, George and Marie settled into the life of raising a family in the then rural Kansas City, Missouri area. Over the course of George’s successful sales representative career through his retirement in the mid 1980’s, the Hammond family would see homes in Texas and Alabama, eventually returning to Missouri to take up farming. At the urging of their son and daughter-in-law, residents of Mechanicsville, George and Marie left their farm life and moved to Maryland to be near their youngest children. The “Marie and George team” tremendously enjoyed fishing together and were experienced world travelers. She was a die-hard West Point football fan and rooted for them each year to “Beat Navy”. Marie, a member of the “Greatest Generation” (Depression/World War II era), was fiercely independent and lived her life under her own terms until the very end. She touched/made a positive difference on many lives, especially those of her family. She will be missed, but is now with her beloved George. Marie is survived by her children: Nellie Westerman (Wes) of Elk Creek, CA, Georgianna Coleman of Overland Park, KS, and Captain Andrew T. Hammond, U.S. Navy (Jo) of Mechanicsville, MD; seven grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her brother, Robert McDonald Graham, Jr. A Funeral Service will be celebrated by Reverend Katie Paul on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be held at a later date at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
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Robert Jeffery Greenberg, 57, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on April 27, 2017. He was born November 15, 1959 in Philadelphia, PA to Judith Zalet of Margate, NJ and the late Gerald Greenberg. In 1982, Robert graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He was employed as an electrical engineer with over 36 years of dedicated service with defense contractors. He was an avid reader and enjoyed exercising. He particularly enjoyed kayaking, boating, taking hikes, and riding his bicycle to Point Lookout State Park. In addition to his mother, Robert is also survived by his children: Benjamin Jay Greenberg of Leonardtown, MD, Aaron Joseph Greenberg of Raleigh, NC, Sarah Rose Greenberg of Leonardtown, MD, and Jacob Ross Greenberg of Leonardtown, MD. In addition to his father, he is
also preceded in death by his sister, Sherri Greenberg. All services with be private. Memorial contributions may be made to www.gofundme.com/college-fund-4-robgreenberg-kids.com Condolences may be made to www. brinsfieldfuneral.com
Duane Mitchell Ellis Duane Mitchell Ellis, 52, of Leonardtown, MD passed away suddenly of heart failure on April 29, 2017 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Born October 14, 1964 in Salina, KS, he was the son of the late Kenneth Ellis and Charlotte (Myers) Ellis. Duane was named after musician Duane Eddie of whom his parents were fans. Duane graduated from Central High School in Prince George’s County, MD in 1983. He married his wife Kathy L. Ellis on August 28, 2016 in Leonardtown, MD. Duane was a Master Auto Technician and Maryland State Inspector for Mr. Tire in California, MD for over ten years. His co-workers had much respect for him, at times making them mad, but at the same time, making them laugh. His tools were his livelihood. He had tools in his hands from his early teen years. When he could no longer work due to health reasons, he was completely lost without tools in his hand. Duane had a sense of humor like no other. He would light up the room even in the doctor’s offices. His doctors probably thought he was nuts, but that was Duane, always laughing and joking. He enjoyed riding his Harley, boating, vacationing in Myrtle Beach and spending time with his family and friends. Duane is survived by his wife Kathy; his step-sons, Ronald Brown of Martinsburg, WV and Jason Brown of East Lansing, MI; granddaughters, Ashley, Aubrey and Lyla Brown; his nieces and nephews that he loved dearly, Adrian CritchfieldAbramson and family, Jon Critchfield and family, Jacob Critchfield and family, Joshua Judd and family, Dawn Judd and family, and Sean Judd and family; his very close and very dear friends, Kenny and Pam Yount who have known Duane since he was a tot and have put up with more than we could even imagine; brother-in-law, David and Jill (Judd) Critchfield of Lusby, MD; and many special aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family in Alabama, Oregon and California. In addition to his parents, Duane was preceded in death by his siblings, Kenneth Ellis and Belinda Lea Critchfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Duane M. Ellis Memorial Fund, c/o PNC Bank, 13984 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons, MD 20688 or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
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Legal Notice IN THE MATTER OF LESLIE LUANN MOORE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO LESLIE LUANN PALMER In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland Case No.: 18C17000568 Notice (Adult) (DOM REL 61) The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she seeks to change her name from LESLIE LUANN MOORE to LESLIE LUANN PALMER. The petitioner is seeking a name change because: I have been divorced for six years. Now that my son is grown, I would like to reclaim my maiden name. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 16th day of June, 2017. 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. JOAN W. WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland 05-11-2017
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Dancing in the Streets on First Friday!
May 5th was hopping in St. Mary’s County as the Chesapeake Swingband brought the tunes of a classic era to The Leonardtown Square. Dancers of all ages and levels boogie woogied, waltzed, jitter bugged, and more on a beautiful clear evening. Free demos and lessons provided by Southern Maryland Ballroom and Swing Dance along with Alan Brown & Friends kept everyone moving to the music until 8 pm. The SoMar Drummers then continued the evening’s entertainment at the Leonardtown Arts Center for a night
of audience participation drumming and rhythm making. From 5 to 8 pm, art galleries held Opening Receptions for their new shows. Shops and restaurants throughout town offered one-night only specials, a monthly book signing was held featuring local author Philip Hayward, and adoptable animals from Second Hope Rescue were present. A special note of appreciation to our Platinum Level Sponsors (Marrick Homes, Quality Built Homes, and the Winegardner Motor Company) whose generous support makes these community events possible. Join us on June 2nd for our “Where’s Crabby?” Scavenger Hunt, with a Grand Prize of two Steam pot Dinners from Kevin’s Corner Kafe. Our First Friday Music Series continues with C Bass & the Rockfish followed by the return of the SoMar Drummers. Check the Leonardtown First Fridays page on Facebook or www.firstfridaysleonardtown. com for details. From Leonardtown Business Association.
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Maritime Festival Celebrated Life on the Water By Dick Myers Staff Writer A dozen years ago now Calvert Marine Museum Executive Director Sherrod Sturrock got the idea to take the former Antique Boat Show and combine it with other activities. The result, the Solomons Maritime Festival, was held Saturday, May 6. Those antique boars, motors and engines are still a big part of the festival, filling the museum’s parking lot. But, the festival also featured many family activities with Drum Point Lighthouse as the backdrop. They included show and tell with horseshoe crabs and clams, waterfowl callings, and decoy and model boat building. Music filled the air from Mt, Zion Male
Chorus, Road House String Band, Not So Modern Jazz, Smoke Creek Rounders, Southern Mix Barbershop Chorus and Bone and String. Free Tennyson cruises were provided by the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners. Other sponsors were Calvert County Watermen’s Association, Community Bank of the Chesapeake, Holiday Inn Solomons, McCready Boatyard, Papa John’s, Patuxent Small Craft Guild, Spring Cove Marina, Woodburn’s Boat Yard and Zahniser’s Yachting Center. dickmyers@countytimes.net
Loan, Grant Funding Available for Home Repairs
Acting Delaware and Maryland Director for Rural Development Kathy Beisner today announced that homeowners in rural areas who need repairs to their home but can’t afford regular loans may be eligible for a USDA Rural Development loan at only one percent interest. Seniors, age 62 and older, may qualify for free home repairs up to $7,500 through the USDA Rural Development grant program. “We are looking for lower income homeowners that need help making a home handicap accessible or fixing or replacing a roof, installation or repair of a septic system, who may need replacement windows,
or other repairs to correct or remove existing health, safety, and sanitary issues,” Beisner said. Interested persons may apply at any time for this program but funding may become limited after August 31, 2017. To be eligible to participate in the home repair program, applicants must own the home and be located in a small town or rural area. USDA must determine that the household is unable to repay a loan at affordable rates and terms. From USDA Rural Development Office.
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Expert to Speak at Museum
Dr. Rita R. Colwell, a recognized expert on Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh eating bacteria found in the Chesapeake Bay, will speak at the Calvert Marine Museum on Friday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Harms Gallery. Dr. Colwell, a global infectious disease specialist, is the recipient of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star; the 2006 National Medal of Science; and the Stockholm Water Prize in 2010 for her contributions toward solving waterrelated public health problems. Vibrio vulnificus causes infection that can occur after eating raw or undercooked seafood; the bacteria can also enter the body through open wounds when swimming or wading in infected waters. People with compromised immune systems are eighty times more susceptible to Vibrio vulnificus. Symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and a blistering dermatitis. Immediate treatment from third generation antibiotics is necessary for survival from a suspected case of Vibrio vulnificus. Having accurate information and the ability to recognize symptoms is critical for those working around the water. Roy Fedders, a member of the Health Coalition for St. Mary’s County, became concerned about this problem several years ago when it affected two of his neighbors. He most recently coordinated the contact with Dr. Colwell. “People need to be aware of this often misdiagnosed bacterium that, if not treated within 48 hours, can be fatal. It is believed that there are quite a few cases nationally and locally that have gone unreported due to misdiagnosis.”
Dr. Rita Colwell is chairman of Canon US Life Sciences, Inc. and Distinguished University Professor at University of Maryland College Park and Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. She served as the 11th Director of the National Science Foundation and has held many advisory positions in the U.S. Government, nonprofit science policy organizations, and private foundations, as well as in the international scientific research community. A nationally-respected scientist and educator, Dr. Colwell has authored or co-authored 17 books and more than 700 scientific publications. She produced the award-winning film “Invisible Seas.” Dr. Colwell has an undergraduate degree in bacteriology and an M.S. in genetics from Purdue University, and a Ph.D. in oceanography from the University of Washington. She did a post-doctoral fellowship at the National Research Council of Canada in Ottawa and has been awarded 55 honorary degrees from higher education institutions. She served as president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Society for Microbiology. She is a member of the (US) National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society, as well as the Royal Society of Canada and the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (since 2003). As of 2008, she serves as president of the American Institute of Biological Sciences. From Calvert Marine Museum
‘If I Were Mayor’ Contest Winner
Zachary Koterwas, center, a fourth grade student at Leonardtowan Elementary School receives a proclamation from Leonardtown Mayor Dan Burris for his award winning essay about what he would do if he were mayor. Principal Contina Quick-McQueen, right, accepted the proclamation with Koterwas.
Sail on a Real Skipjack
Looking for a great way to experience the Patuxent River? The Calvert Marine Museum is offering two-hour public sails aboard the historic skipjack Dee of St. Mary’s, departing from the museum dock at 2:30 p.m. Sail on Saturdays May 27, June 24, July 29, August 26, and September 30 and on Sundays July 9 and August 13. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children 5 – 12. No children under 5 permitted. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41 to make a reservation. Advance reservations are taken
by noon the Friday prior to the sail. Any remaining tickets may be purchased at the Admissions Desk on the day of the sail. The Dee of St. Mary’s, built in 1979, is one of the last skipjacks ever constructed on the Chesapeake Bay. The Dee was used originally in the commercial oyster fishery and later as a floating classroom starting in 1989 when the oyster population dwindled. The Museum took ownership in May 2013 and is pleased to offer public sails, educational opportunities, and private charters.
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Thursday, May 11 Gut-buster Cheese Steak Fundraiser @ VFW 2632 23282 Three Notch Rd, California, MD 20619 5:30 PM-8:00 PM Stop by and enjoy one of our delicious GUTBUSTER Philly-Style Cheese Steaks. All Cheese Steaks served on a hoagie roll or wrap with your choice of cheese and grilled veggies, and served with American Fries for only $8.00. Choose from CHICKEN or STEAK. Eat here or take one to go.
Friday, May 12 Elks TEXAS HOLD’EM Tournament St Mary’s County Elks Lodge 45779 Fire Department Lane Lexington Park, MD 20653 7:00 PM $60 Buy in = 6500 chips Sign up by 6:45 and receive an additional 500 chips optional $5 add-on and receive 1,000 chips Total Starting Stack could be 8000 chips Top ten percent places paid Food and Beverage are available for purchase Cash games will start as soon as there are enough players that are interested. Holdem : $1- $2 no limit Omaha Hi/Lo : $.50—$1 no limit (starts at 4pm) Please enter through the side of the building. 301- 863- 7800
Saturday, May 13 Spring Fest 9463 HG Trueman Road, Lusby., MD 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Savor spring with a free fun event for the whole family. Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church invites you to its Annual Spring Fest, Saturday May 13, 11a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be games, prizes, a bounce house, ponies, baby chicks, face painting, food, rescue vehicles and more, Spring Fest is held on the church parking lot, 9463 HG Trueman Road in Lusby Contra Dance Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico, MD. 7:00PM A Contra Dance, sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance (SMTMD), featuring caller Sargon de Jesus and live music by the Southern Maryland Open Band will be held at Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico, MD. The doors open at 7:00pm and the dancing begins at 7:30. Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7 pm for the dance workshop. Admission is $10 for non-SMTMD members; $6 for members (band members are free). Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun (and exercise) for the whole family! If you’ve ever danced a Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance, you have a good idea how much fun it can be. If you haven’t, it’s about time you tried it! No special clothing is required! You need to be comfortable, to move freely. There will
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be an ice cream social during the dance. For more information and directions go to www.smtmd.org Leonardtown Spring Fling Leonardtown 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Save the date to come to Leonardtown on Saturday, May 13th for a fun shopping event at your favorite stores! Check back soon for updates, each store will have special Spring Fling promotions which will be shared here. Homegrown Market Open St. Mary’s County Farmers Markets; 21078 Three Notch Rd 9:00AM-1:00PM The St. Mary’s County Homegrown Market will be open every Saturday from 9-1 until June 11th. After that, Homegrown Market will enter “Peak Season” starting on June 15th and will be open every Wednesday and every Saturday. Community Yard Sale Charlotte Hall Farmer’s Market 7:00 AM-1:00 PM Community Yard/Bake Sale. Table rentals available $15. The Southern Maryland Boot Scooters are conducting a community yard/bake sale as they are raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. All proceeds from the table rentals and bake sale will go to the Alzheimer’s Association. Great location to sell your stuff. Contact Leslie Harvey at 240-577-2579 to rent a table or for more information. Community Yard Sale/Vendor Event LVFD Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Dept—Lawrence Ave 7:00 AM LARGE Community yard sale and vendor event!! We will have several yard sale tables and well as direct sale vendors and crafters at this event. Shopping is from 7am—Noon. Light refreshments available for purchase to benefit the LVFD Auxiliary. So far some of the vendors confirmed include Lularoe, Tastefully Simple, LipSense, Rada Stainless Steel Knives, Crazy 5 Designs and others. To participate in this event, please email ltownyardsale@yahoo.com Otherwise, mark your calendars and come shop at this great event with a huge variety of items! Rain or shine event (will occur inside if needed). Plant Sale—Society Hill Garden Club of Breton Bay 40738 South 40 Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 8:00 AM-12 Noon Plant Sale! Society Hill Garden Club of Breton Bay. Purchase Annuals, Perennials, Mother’s Day Baskets, Baked Goods & More. The Garden Club supports Beautification Projects within the Breton Bay Community with profits from the Plant Sale. Direct Questions to: (240) 577-4322
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Artisan Market—Craft Fair—Summerseat Farm 26655 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, Md 8:00 AM-2:30 PM The Artisan Market at Summerseat Farm will be holding a craft fair. Quality, handmade items include wood carvings, jewelry, spice blends, paintings, and much more. Enjoy this event as well as the Summerseat Farm plant sale. See www.summerseat.org for more information. Huge Comm Yard Sale Patuxent Moose Comm Yard Sale 8:00 AM-2:00 PM Comm yard sale space for rent for $20 a space or 2 spaces for $30. Food will be sold. 23886 Mervell Dean Rd Hollywood, MD ( Rt 235 and Clarks Landing Rd).Contract Regina Gatton at 301 690-5266. Piney Point Museum Spring Yard Sale 44701 Lighthouse Rd, Piney Point, MD 20674 8:00 AM-12 Noon The Friends of Piney Point Museum are hosting an outdoor Spring Yard Sale to be held at the Piney Point Museum location. (Rain Date: Saturday, May 20th) Our two Museum Store renovations have inspired us to offer for sale many display & furniture pieces no longer being used by the stores or the museums along with other Clearance items from the stores. We would like to invite other spring cleaners & Yard Salers to our event. Table space is $10 per table (The museum will provide 6 ft. tables). If renting must be available for both dates. (No refunds unless both dates rain out) Spaces are limited so call now. To reserve and pay for a table please contact the Piney Point Museum Store at (301) 994-1471 between 10am-5pm Daily. Credit card payment can be taken over the phone for the number of tables needed. 5K Fun Run/Walk in Leonardtown Camp Maria Retreat Center, 41290 Camp Maria Road, Leonardtown MD 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Looking forward to our 3rd Annual Camp Maria Retreat Center Honor All “MOMS” 5K Run/Fun Walk. Join me by registering on this link. Save $5 by registering before May 1st and enjoy Running or Walking the course around beautiful Camp Maria Retreat Center in Leonardtown. w w w. a c t ive.c o m / le o n a r d t ow n - m d / r u n n i n g /d i s t a n c e - r u n n i n g - r a c e s / honor-all-moms-5k-run-fun-walk-2017 After May 1, cost is $30—discount for children and CBRC members For more info, contact Camp Maria Retreat Center at: 301-475-8330 Southern MD Decorative Painters Meeting & Paint-In Immaculate Conception Church 28297 Old Village Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 20659 (This will be in the hall behind the church) 9:30 AM-3:00 PM A business meeting will be followed by painting a project. Guests are always welcome and should contact us for supply info if you’d like to paint on the date of your visit. You can visit our website at www.smdpaint.org. Any questions contact Garnett Joy @ 301-884-2835 or email LearnToPaint2016@gmail.com
Hollywood Rescue Squad Bluegrass Festival St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown, MD 12 Noon Hollywood Rescue Squad Bluegrass Festival Featuring: Big Country Bluegrass and many, many more! BYOB, Rain or Shine, Event is Indoors, Handicap Accessible Food & Drink Available for Purchase, 50/50 raffles Sponsored By Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Info: www.hvrs.org or 301-737-3004 #DanisJourney Fundraiser 20331 Point Lookout Road Great Mills, MD 20634 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Dani Price is a 3 year old little girl who was just diagnosed with stage 3 brain cancer. We are throwing a fundraiser for Dani to help alleviate any bills during this time. We’ll have a silent auction, bake sale, vendor event, live music, 50/50 raffle, and food for purchase. We’re asking for a $5 donation at the door where you’ll receive a custom #DanisJourney bracelet. It’s at the Brass Rail. We’ll have Kona Ice outside as well. EVERYTHING we raise will go directly to Dani and her family.
Sunday, May 14 Mother’s Day AYCE Breakfast Elk’s Lodge 2092 located at 45779 Fire Dept. Lane, California, MD 9:00AM-12 Noon The Elk’s Lodge 2092 will be hosting a Mother’s Day Breakfast from 9 a.m. until noon on May 14th. Cost is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 5 to 10, and free for children 4 and under. The breakfast is all you can eat. Mother’s Day Breakfast Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, 43256 Rescue Lane, Hollywood, MD 20636 7:30 AM-11:00 AM HVRS Auxiliary is hosting a Mother’s Day Breakfast on Sunday, May 14 from 7:30 to 11 AM. Buffet menu includes Eggs, Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, French Toast Sticks, Sausage Gravy, Cream Chipped Beef, Biscuits, Cinnamon Apples, Mixed Fruit, Coffee, Tomato Juice, Apple Juice, and Orange Juice $ 12.00 for adults $ 6.00 ages 6—12 Ages 5 and under Free Breakfast 2nd District VFD&RS— Mother’s Day 2nd District VFD&RS, 45245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee, MD 20692 8:00 AM-11:00 AM Breakfast on Mother’s Day —All-You-Can-Eat Menu: Scrambled Eggs, Home Fried Potatoes, Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage Links, Ham, Bacon, Creamed Chipped Beef, Sausage Gravy, Spiced Applesauce, Grits & Biscuits Adults—$9.00; Children 6 to 12—$5.00; Children 5 & under are free For more information call: 301-994-9999 Sponsored (and prepared) by the 2nd District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Auxiliary.
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Mother’s Day at St. Clement’s Island Museum St. Clement’s Island Museum 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM Moms enjoy free admission for Mother’s Day at the St. Clement’s Island Museum. Call 301-769-2385 for more information.
Free Line Dance Lessons Last Drop Country Bar—23955 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Free beginner and intermediate line dance lessons. If you can count to 8 .. you can line dance!
Mother’s Day at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Park Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Moms enjoy free admission for Mother’s Day at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park. Call 301-769-2385 for more information.
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Tuesday, May 16 VFW 2632 Auxiliary Meeting 23282 Three Notch Rd, California, MD 20619 6:30 PM-7:30 PM All members of VFW 2632 Auxiliary are invited to attend. Please bring your membership card to the meeting at the Post Home. Family FunFest King’s Christian Academy 20738 Point Lookout Rd Callaway, MD 6:30 PM-8:00 PM The King’s Christian Academy will host a FREE family event featuring Christian children’s author and enterTRAINer, Rick Tancreto. Creator of the award-winning series Hang On to Jesus! Adventures, and The Great Rescue, Rick brings his books to life with an awe inspiring 60-minute program that is loaded with laughs and learnings. Kids 6 to 14 years of age will receive a free book autographed by the author. Snacks will be served. For more information contact Jennifer Westbrook at 301-994-3080.
Wednesday, May 17 Little Explorers: Bugs Historic St. Mary’s City (meet at the Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation), 47621 Old Cove Road, St. Mary’s City, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM 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.
Join Scouting Night Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Valley Lee 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Join Scouting Night! Cub Scout Pack 561 of Valley Lee, MD—Second District Volunteer Fire Department. All boys entering Kindergarten through 5th grade and their families are invited to join us for Join Scouting Night. Boys from any school—public, private, home school, etc—are welcome to attend. Cub Scouting is fun! No matter what grade you are in, Kindergarten through fifth, it can be a blast! Do you like to learn by doing? This is just the place. You can learn to tie knots, set up a tent or shoot a bow and arrow. Have you ever cooked a meal on a campfire? Built a birdhouse? Hiked? Earn rewards for doing these things in Cub Scouts. Cub Scouting is neighborhood centered, parent volunteer run program that combines FUN with educational activities and lifelong values. Cub Scouting is designed to support and encourage family and community involvement. Boys may join at any level at any time during the year. Pack 561 is dedicated to a lively Cub Scout experience with activities that capture the interest of boys yet are fun for the entire family. Come out and join Pack 561 on Join Scouting Night! For more information contact Kimberly Priest at 240-434-2634 Lecture: “Seeing the Past in 3-D” Historic St. Mary’s City, Visitor Center Auditorium, 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 7:00 PM-8:00 PM “Seeing the Past in 3-D: The Opportunities for Digital Heritage in Jamestown”. Join us for a presentation by Lisa Fischer, Director of the Center for Digital Initiatives at Jamestown Rediscovery. Free.
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Charlotte Hall Library will host a class by the Master Gardeners about Plants that Attract Pollinators on Thursday, May 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Come and learn how to attract pollinators to your garden this summer! No registration required.
Financial Education Workshop: Building A Strong Financial Foundation
Lexington Park Library will hold a Financial Education Workshop: Increasing Cash Flow and Debt Management on Saturday, May 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Just like building a house, your financial house must have a strong foundation. You will learn how to properly structure your portfolio to be able to weather any financial storm that comes at you. Learn the basis of any strong financial plan. Security in knowing that your future is protected and the advantages of modern policies with living benefits where you do not need to pass to take full advantage of them. Also learn about all aspects of insurance to provide you with a better understanding of what is right for you and your family. Registration is recommended on www.stmalib.org.
Leonardtown Library will hold Introduction to Facebook on Tuesday, May 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Stumped by social media? Learn to use Facebook; the number one social media website on the internet. Create your own account, find friends, family and social groups, learn the terminology and features of Facebook, and find out how to stay safe while using the site. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.
Common Thread
Lexington Park Library will hold Common Thread for all ages on Tuesday, May 23 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber. Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, crossstitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Bring your current project, mingle with like-minded makers, and swap patterns, ideas, and tips. Basic supplies available, if needed. All skill levels welcome. No registration required.
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Steve Nelson Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00-9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com
Trivia Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 8:30 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Friday, May 12
The Ryan Forrester Band The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 7:30 www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Scarlet Plus Entertainment – Karaoke and DJ The Brass Rail Sports Bar 8:00 PM – Midnight Sing & Dance all evening with great & fun people Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 9:00 PM- 1:00 AM anglers-seafood.com
Saturday, May 13
Computer Basics 4: Introduction to Email
Matt Garrett “Funkzilla” Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 8:00 PM-Midnight anglers-seafood.com
Lexington Park Library will hold Computer Basics 4: Introduction to Email on Monday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Part four of a four part series. Set up your personal email account, account settings, and how to compose an email. Explore various email providers and the features and tools they offer. Adult classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.
DJ Sexton The Brass Rail Sports Bar 8:00 PM – Midnight Top 40 Pop & Country, plus your request!
Sunday, May 14
Gretchen Richie’s Jazz Cabaret The Cow & The Fish, Hollywood 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, May 16
Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00-9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com
Wednesday, May 17
Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 7:00-9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com
Thursday, May 18
Mike Damron Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 7:00-10:00 PM anglers-seafood.com
Trivia Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 8:30 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com
The St. Mary’s County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail sarahwilliams@countytimes.net Please submit calendar listings by noon on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
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Lagertha, Freya and Ragnar were born March 22, 2017. They are so darn cute and will be available to go to their homes in two weeks. They cost $125 each and are or will be combo tested for aids and feline leukemia,3 distemper vaccines, microchipped, dewormed and spayed or neutered. You can fill out an application atwww.feralcatrescuemd.org and email to diane@feralcatrescuemd.org Once approved, we can arrange a meeting and you can reserve your kitten. We strongly recommend if you do not have a cat or dog already that you adopt two so they can keep each other company while you are at work. Tiny kittens left alone often cry and it is very upsetting to them to be left alone. If they are not adopted before May 20th then they will be at the Petco in California on most Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 to 3.
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Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658 Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
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Older Americans Month
The Garvey Senior Activity Center is celebrating Older Americans Month through the month of May. To celebrate, we want to see what you have done or experienced throughout your life, your life story if you will. In honor of you, we invite you to create a collage of your life. It can be anything that you are proud of accomplishing from having children to being in the military. Is there something unique you have done after you retired or out of the norm? Please be sure to share those stories as well. We provide the poster board for you to attach photos, short stories or anything that you would like to use to tell your story. We will then have a special lunch and display these beautiful examples of “Aging Out Loud”. We want to hear your story so, please, show us how loud you can be! Please contact Garvey Senior Activity Center to learn more or pick up a poster board from the receptionist desk. Completed posters are due no later than May 22. Don’t forget to sign up for our celebration luncheon on Thursday, May 25! To make reservations, call 301475-4200, ext. *1050.
Massage with Fae
Fae C. Baur, LMT, offers a variety of different massages at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Maryland. As a massage therapist her goal is to assist you in your goal of a less stressful and more relaxed life. Fae offers special rates for seniors and is onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting at 8:30 a.m. Please call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 to learn more or to schedule an appointment.
Yellow Door Art Class
The Garvey Senior Activity Center will have Yellow Door Art Studios in on Monday, May 15, at 1:30 p.m. The theme for the class is Tea Time and the cost for the class is $15. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 to learn more or to sign up.
History of St. Clement’s Island
Christina Barbour, the site supervisor for St. Clement’s Island, will give a onehour presentation entitled St. Clement’s Island: Small Island, Great History, on Wednesday, May 17 at 10 a.m. Learn how this peaceful island retreat was once a popular summer resort, a regular stop for steamboats running between Washington, DC, Baltimore and Norfolk and an area in the line of fire of large naval guns. Find out how the history of this Potomac River landmark unfolds in this presentation rich in local history. Space is limited. To sign up for this presentation in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301-475-4200, ext. *3101.
Fried Chicken Dinner
The Garvey Senior Activity Center Council, Inc. will sponsor a fried chicken dinner on Wednesday, May 17 from 4-9 p.m. at Kevin’s Corner Kafe. The cost of the meal is $9.95 and the funds raised will be used support activities at the Garvey Senior Activity Center.
Wine & Design Painting at Northern
Southern Maryland Wine & Design will be at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Thursday, May 18 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Learn from a professional art instructor to paint a beautiful peacock. Each 16”x20” canvas is pre-sketched to guide you during the painting process and is perfect for artists of all skill levels. All supplies are provided and beverages are offered courtesy of the center. The cost is $25 and is made payable to Southern Maryland Wine & Design. The painting design will be on display at the center during signups. To sign up and pay for the class in advance, please visit the front desk. To inquiry about space availability, call 301-4754200, ext. *3101.
Tile a Terra Cotta Pot at Loffler
Pickleball Clinic Coming to Loffler
Pickleball is a fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong and is fun for all skill levels. It is gaining in popularity all over the U.S. including St. Mary’s County and will soon be available at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. An entry level class will be held on the tennis courts at Chancellors Run Regional Park on Monday & Tuesday mornings, from June 5 through June 27, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. This 8 session clinic will teach basic shot techniques, rules, scoring, court positioning and basic strategy. Cost is $32 and pre-registration is required. Payment is due at the time of reservation. To learn more call 301-4754200, ext. *1658.
Beginner Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
Tai Chi principles. There is no fee for this class, but a commitment to attendance and practice is necessary for success. Also, since space is limited to 20 new participants, we ask that you sign up only if you are sure that you will be able to attend regularly. Pre-registration is required. To sign up call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk.
Patriotic Wreath Class
Come join us at the Garvey Senior Activity Center, Wednesday, July 17 at 10 a.m. to make a beautiful patriotic wreath to hang on your door in celebration of May 4. There is no cost for the class, but we ask you to bring your own materials. Volunteer Deb Johnstone will instruct you on how to create the wreath. The materials that you will need are 1 package of red, white and blue tulle and 1 12” wreath either straw or foam. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 to learn more or to sign up.
Beginner classes for Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention will be held at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Mondays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. beginning June 12. In this class we will learn to do some core movements on each side in a graceful routine while applying basic
Come to the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, June 2 at 10 a.m. so you can turn a terra-cotta pot into a marvelous mosaic using tiles, shells, marbles, etc. and grout. The tiles may be glass, ceramic or stone, or you could use a collection of polished sea glass or river rocks for a completely different look. We will supply everything you need to make this project, including a choice of material types so that your project is as unique as you are. You can also bring in some of your own materials to beautify your creation. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk to secure your place at this workshop. Free.
Annual Father’s Day Breakfast at Loffler
On Friday, June 9, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. the staff at the Loffler Senior Activity Center will pay tribute to our Loffler Dads with a delicious breakfast. Usually we celebrate this on the Friday before Father’s Day, but as we did last year, we are getting a jump on the event by honoring you a week early. Make plans to enjoy a freshly prepared morning meal with your fellow Loffler fathers. Seating is limited to 40 so make your reservations early by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk to sign up.
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Vicious Circle
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
by C.J. Box
It’s gone around and around. Your mind just can’t let go: how can you put an end to a ticklish problem? You’ve let it roll through your head, around and around until you almost can’t think right, hoping the solution is somewhere close. But, as in the new book “Vicious Circle” by C.J. Box, the fix may be harder than it seems. Throughout his career, game warden Joe Pickett had seen a lot of dead bodies. He’d seen them in many places and positions, but he’d never actually witnessed a murder until he saw one on an iPad screen in a Cessna, high above the Wyoming mountains.
The victim, he was sure, was Dave Farkus. Reported missing by a hunting buddy, Farkus had disappeared, leaving his beer. He was familiar with the area; Pickett knew him, and he knew that a one-time outdoor guide like Farkus didn’t just get lost in the woods. Add to that the odd call he’d made to Pickett the night before – something about Dallas Cates and Stockman’s Bar - and something was wrong. Everybody in Twelve Sleep County had been dreading this day, ever since Cates went to prison. Before he left, he’d vowed revenge on everyone who’d hurt his family and
ruined his life, and nobody in Saddlestring doubted he’d try to get it. Pickett, who’d put Cates away then, was the first target. True to form, the newly-freed Cates went afoul of the law almost immediately – and was quickly released because Undersheriff Lester Spivak had done something stupid during the arrest. With the possibility of double-jeopardy gone and with two former jail-buddies waiting in the wings to help, Cates focused on Pickett. But what – other than former fame as a rodeo star – did Cates have to offer the men who seemed willing to kill for him? That didn’t make sense to Pickett; there didn’t seem to be good motives for anyone to kill Farkus or bartender Wanda Stacy, who was also missing. And none of them seemed the type to do business with a meth tweaker like the one who’d been stalking Pickett’s daughters… To your list of Don’t Read Before Bedtime, you can add “Vicious Circle.” If you don’t, you may as well kiss sleep goodbye. Yes, there’s more than just one keep-youup-all-night heart-pounder in this book; it’s the seventeenth novel to feature Joe Pickett, after all, and author C.J. Box nails it again with a story that lays out the clues and dares
Thursday, May 11, 2017 you to figure them out. Readers who know Pickett know that that won’t be easy, just as they’ll remember how Box often brings back truly nasty bad-guys and leaves fans with an aggrrrrrrivating cliff-hanger. And that, of course, will have you screaming for the next installment. Don’t hesitate to start this book if you’re new to Box’s novels; it won’t take long to catch on or to want the rest of the series. If you’re an old hand at the Pickett Posse, though, rejoice! Find “Vicious Circle.” It’s a book you’ll want around. c.2017, Putnam $27.00 / $36.00 Canada 369 pages
Happy Mother’s Days Official Military Records, I want to wish all the other mothers and grandmothers out there a Happy Mother’s Day, or as I like to think of it as Mother’s Day week. How fun would it be to change the name of Mother’s Day to Mother’s Days? Maybe you should be entitled to a day for each child and each grandchild. I know there is a Grandparent’s Day too, but no reason we can’t have two days or more is there? Wouldn’t that be fun? And the kids and grandkids have to go anywhere you say. How about an amusement park day. No, that may or may not be fun. My memories of amusement parks with my sons were me carrying everything they did not want to carry and trailing behind them. I would just be an invisible blob covered in sweatshirts, drink cups, and candy wrappers. Maybe a historic site – I would love that, but not sure about the grandkids. The best place to me and one of the traditions with my sons is to go to Dorsey Park and have a cook-out. Though I am not adverse to being taken to restaurants – any restaurant is fine. I can eat something anywhere, but Old Town Alexandria might be fine too. I wonder if my sons read my column? Well, I hope my sons do read it, I found some lovely little Mother’s Day poems on the Country living magazine website that they may want to incorporate into MY the day featured below. However, when I think about them adding the poems in, I can only imagine what they are really thinking when they recite them, and how happy it would make me. What I hope they’d be thinking is written below each little Mother’s Day quote. “God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.” –Unknown
What I hear: “Yes, so true about our beloved Mother. What they are really saying: “Well, except when you remember how she was in school with us nearly every day volunteering and going everywhere with us. We couldn’t do anything wrong. She WAS everywhere we were! The term helicopter moms was invented for her.” “All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” –Abraham Lincoln What I hear: “We do owe it all to Mom.” What they are really saying: “ No, Mom was a scattered thinker and should have been put on Ritalin long ago. We did this all ourselves.” “A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.” —Tenneva Jordan What I hear: “Our mother would starve before taking the best food or only food for herself.” What they are really saying: “Yeah right, have you seen the look in her eye when there is one piece of pie left anywhere? Turn your head and its gone.” Ah, it is so nice to hear how loved you are as a parent, and how much they value you and all the time and effort that went in to raising them into the outstanding young men they now are. I can’t wait for Sunday. For some reason I am hoping they will bring me a huge Lemon Meringue pie, don’t know why though… 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.
Civil War, Pt. III April 16, 1865, Washington, D.C.: General Slough, Military Governor. The murderer of the President is undoubtedly J. Wilkes Booth, the actor. The other party is a smooth-faced man, quite stout. You had better have a squad of cavalry sent down toward the Occoquan to intercept anything crossing the river. The fishermen along the river should be notified and kept on the lookout. C. C. Augur, Major-General. April 16, 1865: Headquarters Government Farms, Saint Mary’s County, Md. Captain Willauer, Leonardtown, Md.: Sir, I have overtaken about thirty-five men of Garland Smith’s command and captured one prisoner. Some very heavy skirmishing took place about 10 o’clock near Mechanicsville, in which I lost one man. I had to fall back in consequence of not having men enough. Send me all the men you can spare and let them report to me. F. F. Buckley, Captain. April 20, 1865: Leonardtown. Bvt. Col. J. H. Taylor, Chief of Staff: Just reached here with one company; the other three took different roads from vicinity of Port Tobacco. One struck the Patuxent at Benedict; will follow up that river. One will scour the country down the Potomac, along the Wicomico River and vicinity. All will be here to-day. Feel quite certain this last company will be in vicinity to assist a squad of infantry sent from here last night. Major O’Beirne thinks Montgomery County should be searched for George A. Atzerodt. Boats reach here by coming up Britton’s Bay. Jno. M. Waite, Major, &c. April 20, 1865: Leonardtown. Bvt. Col. J. H. Taylor, Chief of Staff: The reported
fight between General Barnes’ Cavalry and a force of guerillas was all a humbug. The officer who made the report should be dismissed. There is work to do here, and now that the battalion is here I think they can be profitably employed for a time. Schooner Lydia not in Patuxent. Three blockaderunners brought in to-day, and a number of boats destroyed along the Wicomico River. J. M. Waite, Major, &c. April 20, 1865: Point Lookout. MajorGeneral augur, Commanding Department: Will you inform me what change has been made in my district. I have a telegraphic dispatch from an officer there stating he has taken command, and will send my troops back if I wish them. Jas. Barnes, BrigadierGeneral, Commanding. April 20, 1865: Headquarters Department of Washington, Twenty-Second Army Corps. General Barnes, Commanding, Point Lookout. There has been no change made in your district. Major Waite, of my staff, has been sent to Leonardtown with a detachment of cavalry on special duty connected with the search for the murderer of the late President. He has orders to take charge of any detachment he might find, and to continue their movements with his. It never occurred to me that he was to operate in your district or I should have notified you of the object of his movement. His duties are of a special character, and not intended to interfere with your command. C. C. Augur, Major-General, Commanding. To be continued.
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