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“We didn’t do anything improper there.” The agenda for that meeting states the subject for that executive session would be “meeting room policies.” Blackwell went on to say the library system has been in consultation with the sheriff’s office to ensure security at the sex education class. Kleinman also claims that requiring parents to remain outside the class violates the library’s meeting room policy. The Washington Area Secular Humanists (WASH), aiding SMASH with the event, states on-line that parents who sign the waiver for their children “agree to this format.” “The workshop format is ‘teens only, by registering your child, you are agreeing to this format,” the WASH post reads. “Parents are welcome to wait in the general library areas, or in the other room we have reserved.” The same post also states subjects up for discussion include basic anatomy and physiology, STI information and prevention, boundaries and consent and an anonymous question period. “Teens have questions about sexual health, whether its birth control, lubricants, STI testing, LGBTQ relationships, or something else completely,” the WASH post reads. “This will be an informal workshop where your teen can ask any sexual health question you want and get an honest answer.” Palmisano has stated publicly though, that she may refuse to answer questions that she deems inappropriate given the audience. Kleinman said in an e-mail addressed to the library board and Blackwell that he is considering filing legal action to force the library to comply with its own policy. “Our policies do not state that meeting rooms that have been reserved for private functions must be open for public use,” Blackwell responded in an e-mail to Kleinman. “The group that has reserved [a room] as a private space is requiring a parental signature to attend the program, not us [the library system.] “Under our policies on private use of the meeting rooms, they would be within their rights to close a space in this way.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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A one-man, New Jersey-based library watchdog claims that the St. Mary’s County Board of Library Trustees might have violated the state’s open meetings law April 17 when it held an executive session to discuss its policy for holding meetings at libraries. Dan Kleinman, of SafeLibraries, said the library board is also violating its own policies on meetings in its library rooms by allowing a non-profit to host a controversial sex education class. Kleinman argues that the library’s policy is not to allow meetings of organizations that would disrupt the library or disturb its patrons.” “The library… welcomes use of its meeting rooms by individuals, organizations, and businesses who agree to observe the rules and whose activities will not adversely affect the library operations,” the official policy reads. “The library is violating it’s own meeting room policy,” Kleinman told The County Times. “The library decided this [class] already disturbed the public because they cancelled it once.” The library cancelled the system-sponsored sex education class to be taught by Bianca Palmisano back in March after a community outcry over fears that young people aged 12 to 17, for whom the class was billed, would be exposed to inappropriate, sexually explicit content. Opponents also balked at the prospect of minors being allowed to attend the class without parental consent though library leadership claimed they would not have allowed such a provision. The library pledged it would not sponsor such a class again but the local nonprofit group Southern Maryland Area Secular Humanists (SMASH) stepped up to invite Palmisano to hold her class for young people at their May 21 meeting. That class, SMASH representatives have said would require parental consent for minors, but also required that parents who signed their consent could not attend the class with their children. Library Director Michael Blackwell denied that the library board met illegally to discuss library meeting room policy. “That was a place holder [on the agenda],” Blackwell said. “We talked about staff in relation to meeting room policy because staff members have been harassed leading up to this event.”
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The St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce bestowed four business awards at its May 10 luncheon at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. The luncheon was held in conjunction with the chamber’s annual Business Showcase. Awards presented were: Beacon Award to Fish the Bay Charters, LLC: The award is presented to a small business that has demonstrated growth as well as professional excellence. Captain Phil Langley acquired his captain’s license and started chartering over 34 years ago. He established Fish the Bay Charters, a family-operated business that has grown to three boats. The business has been recognized throughout the state of Maryland. Lighthouse Award to Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grill: The award is presented to a company that has demonstrated success in a number of areas. Lisa and Michael Kelley have been in the county restaurant business since 1998. They operated the Broome Howard Inn for 15 years. Meanwhile, Carlos Yanez had dreamed of owning a brew pub. He established the Ruddy Duck next the Hilton Garden Inn in Solomons in 2009. The business prospered. In 2013 Carlos and Michael teamed up to take over a building on St. George’s Island and turn it into the second Ruddy Duck. The company’s growth continues there as well.
Emerging Business Award to Wild Bird Unlimited. The award goes to a business that has demonstrated success in its first four years. Chip Whipkey is a retired Marine and his wife Barbara served one tour of duty with them. In spite of naysayers who said the area wasn’t large enough to support the franchise operation, they have made it a success. Community Service Award to Avian, LLC. Company owners Kevin Switick and Jeff Sherman along with several other company officials approached the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum about providing assistance. They lent their director of communications, Tara Strickland, to the museum to help with publicity. Her involvement has been instrumental in the success of the museum snice it opened the doors of its new facility. Strickland accepted the award on behalf of the company. Chamber President Ernie Williams was MC for the Awards Luncheon. After the luncheon about 60 businesses showcased what they offer at booths lining the halls of the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. The event also featured seminars and a closing reception. The chamber’s annual meeting is scheduled for June 13 at the Leonardtown VFD. At that meeting, a number of awards will also be bestowed, including business person of the year. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Report: Patuxent River Health Still Poor By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
While portions of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed have showed improvement in the health of the ecosystem, the Patuxent River remains among the worst local waterways, a recent study from the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science reports. The report card on the bay watershed gave the Patuxent River a grade of D+, based on a broad range of indicators including dissolved oxygen, total phosphorus, water clarity, total nitrogen and the health of aquatic grasses that act as food source and habitat for critical bay species. The river shared by both St. Mary’s and Calvert counties showed “poor ecosystem health,” according to the report. “Overall health improved due to increases in total phosphorus, dissolved oxygen and chlorophyll a scores.” The report showed that the health of the Patuxent River so far has not changed while some other rivers and waterways that received a grade of D showed signifi-
cant improvement such as the Patapsco and Back rivers farther north. The overall health of the watershed is a grade of C. “The overall score of the Chesapeake Bay Health Index for 2016 was 54 percent, compared with 53 percent in 2015,” the report stated. “While this is only a slight improvement it is encouraging to see health remaining steady despite many pressures on the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. “Overall bay health shows no significant change over time [from 1986 to 2016 neither improving or declining.” The larger Potomac River, fared better in the report with a grade of C-, effectively showing no change from prior years. “Moderately poor ecosystem health” was how the report described the Potomac. “Health remained steady. Improvements in total phosphorus and water clarity were offset by declines in other indicators.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Provides Resources, Raises Awareness of Opioid Crisis The Hogan-Rutherford administration today launched “Before It’s Too Late,” a new web portal designed to provide resources and raise public awareness of the rapid escalation of the evolving heroin, opioid, and fentanyl crisis in Maryland. “For nearly three years, our administration has been focused on combating the heroin and opioid crisis from every angle, including prevention, treatment, and recovery,” said Governor Larry Hogan. “This new web portal is another tool to raise awareness and provide critical resources to all Marylanders so that we can save thousands of lives, before it’s too late.” The new website, BeforeItsTooLateMD. org, is a one-stop shop for individuals, families, educators, and health care professionals to get the educational resources they need to prevent this epidemic from spreading—because education goes hand-in-hand with prevention. This public awareness effort also includes a social media presence on Facebook and Twitter. “Education and public awareness go hand-in-hand with prevention, and are an essential component of our efforts to turn the tide in this heroin and opioid crisis,” said Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford. “The Before It’s Too Late portal will provide addicts, family members, educators, and health professionals with the resources
they need to get help, understand the disease of addiction, and reduce stigma, in order to save lives.” The “Before It’s Too Late” tag line is derived from a PSA the governor released featuring actor Michael Kelly in March. The launch follows the Regional Opioid and Substance Abuse Summit, which featured Governor Hogan, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, and Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe as speakers, and the first-ever Maryland Heroin and Opioid Educational Forum for students at Westminster High School in Carroll County, hosted by Lt. Governor Rutherford. In March, Governor Hogan declared a State of Emergency in response to the heroin, opioid, and fentanyl crisis ravaging communities in Maryland and across the country. This declaration activated the governor’s emergency management authority and enables increased and more rapid coordination between the state and local jurisdictions. The governor also announced $50 million in new funding to address the crisis, as well as the appointment of the governor’s senior emergency management advisor Clay Stamp to lead the Opioid Operational Command Center, which is mobilizing all available resources for effective prevention, treatment, and recovery.
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Historical Society Hears About Stores as Community Centers By Dick Myers Staff Writer It was a night for nostalgia. The St. Mary’s County Historical Society has 383 years of history on which to focus, so often what they do is outside the memory of their members. Not so the case at the society’s 66th annual meeting May 12 at Olde Breton Inn in Leonardtown. Four speakers addressed the meeting’s main topic – “Stores as Community Centers…We Miss Them.” Many of the attendees had vivid memories of growing up with the general stores and they shared those memories after the speakers gave their recollections. Two of the speakers could talk first had about working in and being a part of families that owned those stores: Johnny Wood of Wood’s Food Rite in Mechanicsville and Tommy McKay of the McKay’s Food and Drug chain. Wood noted that in his memory there had been as many as 75 to 100 general stores in the northern part of St. Mary’s County. Today there are five, he said. When Wood started at his family store in Mechanicsville and later ran his own store in Chaptico, a general store was a place where someone walked up to the counter and asked for what they wanted, which was retrieved for them from shelves behind the counter.
When Mr. and Mrs. James Manning McKay started their first store in Hollywood, at the intersection of Sotterley Road and Old Thee Notch Road, it was also like that, according to their son Tommy McKay, who now is president of the company that operates three McKay’s stores. The McKays opened their store in Hollywood in 1948. Tommy related the story of his father retiring from the Navy but continuing full-time work on the base. He would go in first thing and prepare the store for opening and then go to work at the base. Marilyn McKay prepared their children for school and then went to work at the store until her husband came back and took over. Tommy McKay said his parents’ dream was to establish a “supermarket” and then did that three years later when they purchased the Wilkerson property for the grocery store that would become the pillar of the community. It also was a bastion of change during desegregation, leading the way with the hiring of an African American as meat manager something unheardof previously. Tommy McKay told of driving around with the late county statesman Mel Holland to the high schools which were un-
dergoing integration – a black man with a white kid in tow. He said the store “became an example of what an integrated community could look like.” McKay noted that the conversion from general stores to supermarkets began with A&P stores at the turn of the 20th Century; one was in Leonardtown where the town hall now sands. He said A&P at one time was the largest company in the country but as things changed they eventually went out of business. That original McKay’s on Leonardtown Hollywood Road has been transformed into a modern, successful McKay’s Market and Deli. Wood underscored the role of the general stores and groceries in the early 1900’s as community centers. “The country stores were the backbone of the community,” he said. It would be a gathering place for kids after school and men after dinner. And it was a place where in the days without TV and local radio stations, people would find out what was happening. They had their own personal 24-hour cable news channel. Wood said if someone didn’t have the money they were given credit even when it was unlikely that bill would ever be pad because of the financial circumstances. “No family that I know of ever went hungry,” he said. McKay also noted the credit extended by his parents. “That credit in many cases was the lifeblood of the community,” he explained. The store that would become Wood’s Food Rite was built in 1965 in a building that still stands. Johnny’s nine kids all worked in the store. “I got my education out of the store. My kids were the same way,” he said. He added, “It was good. I don’t regret any of it.” Wood went on to a successful political career as a long-time delegate to the Maryland General Assembly. The late James Manning McKay also was a delegate before becoming county commissioner president. Tommy followed in his father’s footsteps to also become county commissioner president. Also speaking at the meeting were Historic St. Mary’s City Curator of Collections Silas Hurry, whose family operated Hurry’s Store in Clements. He spoke of the early storehouses in the county. Also speaking was local historian Pete Him-
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melheber, who talked about 18th and 19th century stores. After the speakers, the audience was given the opportunity to share stories and many did, about places such Don’s Superette in Compton. Chaptico Market\t and the Happyland Club in Valley Lee. And Hal Willard noted that the country store tradition has been carried on in other venues. He said the best coffee ad conversation can be found every day at Dyson Building Center in Great Mills. The meeting was presided over by society President Dr. John Roche, who was reelected to another term. An award was given to Rev. Roy Conley, who is leaving the board after a number of years of service. dickmyers@countytines.net
State Awards Grant for Upgrades to Leonardtown Playground Wieck’s playground at Miedzinski Park in Leonardtown will soon be the beneficiary of much needed upgrades thanks the State. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $200,000 FY18 Community Parks and Playground grant to help pay for playground improvements. The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and Commissioners of Leonardtown received word of the award earlier this week. Money from the grant will be used to replace aging play structures, install safety surfacing and enhance ADA accessibility at the playground. The Leonardtown Commissioners, with the county as the sub-recipient, will receive the money to assist with the work.
Wieck’s playground was one of 23 Community Parks and Playgrounds Program grants handed out this year statewide. In all, $2.5 million in grant money was handed out to municipalities in Maryland. St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks will assemble a committee of Recreation and Parks Advisory Board members and several of the park’s original Project Playground volunteers to work with staff on the project. The public will also have an opportunity to share their thoughts at an upcoming planning meeting. The goal of the project is to make the necessary safety and ADA upgrades while maintaining the park’s history and the playground’s “fantasy” theme.
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Sheriff’s Office Investigating Robberies in Lexington Park Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects believed to be responsible for robberies in the Lexington Park area. On May 6, 2017, at approximately 8:00 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office patrol division responded to Niko’s Pizza, St. Mary’s Square shopping center, in Lexington Park for a reported robbery. The investigation revealed two suspects robbed an employee of the business at gunpoint in the parking lot. At approximately, 9:30 p.m., deputies
responded to another call for a robbery. During this incident, a taxi cab driver was robbed at gunpoint while picking up two suspects from a nearby gas station. Detectives believe the two suspects are responsible for both robberies. The Criminal Investigation Division responded to the scene and is continuing the investigations. Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to contact Detective Trevor Teague at 301-475-4200, ext. 8128 or by email, Trevor.Teague@ stmarysmd.com. From Jennifer Stone, Sheriff’s Office PIO
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Drayden Man Jailed On Child Porn Charges By Guy Leonard Staff Writer After a year of investigation Charles County law officers have arrested and charged a St. Mary’s resident with multiple counts of possessing child pornography. John Edward Hall became the eventual center of an investigation when the Center for Missing and Exploited identified a person in Charles County as downloading images of child pornography; when Hall became the target of the investigation back in March, law officers report, he fled the state after they executed search warrants and began analyzing content on confiscated laptop computers. Detectives found that Hall had returned to Maryland and arrested him in Drayden May 10, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office reported, and also found additional evidence of possessing child pornography.
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Hall, 72, remains incarcerated at the Charles County detention center, on-line court records show. guyleonard@countytimes.net
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision
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On May 12, 2017, at 10:42 pm, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Thomas Rowe Lane for the report of a head on, motor vehicle collision. Officers arrived on scene and discovered both involved operators deceased. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene and continued the investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed a 1999 Honda Accord operated by Latoya Shawnta Jordan, age 33, of Lexington Park, was traveling north on Three Notch Road. For unknown reasons, the vehicle
crossed the centerline into the southbound lanes striking a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu operated by Calvin Dilmera Berry, age 33, of Leonardtown. An adult passenger and three juvenile passengers in the Honda Accord were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The weather appears to be the contributing factor. If you have any information in reference to this collision please contact Deputy First Class James Maguire at 301475-4200 ext. *8002 From Jennifer Stone, Sheriff’s Office PIO
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has identified a trend of increased thefts from unlocked motor vehicles. In these crimes, suspects prey on citizens who fail to secure their vehicles, stealing what they can from their victims. Valuables left in plain view leaves citizens vulnerable to becoming targets of crime. Fortunately, these crimes are usually crimes of opportunity and thus are largely preventable. These criminals are looking for purses, cash, change, laptops, electronic tablets, and GPS units. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office urges residents to practice these important prevention techniques: • Lock vehicles every time you exit them
• Remove all valuable items • Park in well-lit areas Do not leave a motor vehicle running and unattended In addition to securing their vehicles, it is important that residents remain aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity, such as unknown persons and/or vehicles in the area, by calling the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 301-475-8008. For immediate assistance, call 9-1-1. Being proactive and reporting suspicious incidents is the key to preventing crime throughout our neighborhoods. From Jennifer Stone, Sheriff’s Office PIO
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Virtual Football After taking a brief hiatus, I’m back - or at least some damaged version is – from a self-imposed exile from society at-large, D.C. sports in general and the eternally-hexed Washington Capitals, specifically. The Darkness, the evil force undeniably enveloping D.C.’s professional teams, overwhelmed me. How acute was my sports-affective disorder? After the inexplicable, inexcusable and completely illogical Game 4 loss to the Penguins, I was Caps-fanon-fi re: screaming like 1980’s hair metal concert goer and using language that wouldn’t make my momma proud. The aftermath was unprecedented: I abandoned the Caps. With the misery needle buried in the red, I did not watch games 5-7. First time in my life I’ve ever done such a thing. I’d seen this Caps script too many times and was in no place to willfully subject myself to the anguish. This annual torment is the
Caps’ Rite of Spring, if you will, a play on the haunting/doomsday’s approaching masterpiece by…wait for it…Russian composer Igor Stravinsky. Game 4 broke me. I couldn’t even write; a condition critical that forced Duke Radbourn to pen the last column while I recovered. But enough of that. Here we are, together again, in this fabulous moment to discuss something of substance or at least bizarre, like the death of major sports league. The buried lede: The NFL won’t live to see Super Bowl C (100) in 2066, not in its current form. The now undeniable consequences on the human body and, more importantly, the human brain are too great. Countless former NFL players are suffering from early on-set dementia, a diagnosis that is often posthumously changed to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). Confusion. Mood
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swings. Child-like behavior. Forgetfulness. Depression. Suicide. These are the symptoms. Two more names were added to the NFL’s victim list last week: Nick Buoniconti and Jim Kiick, teammates on the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins. Many, many more will follow. But this generation has something the priors didn’t: knowledge of football’s risks. That knowledge will curb the NFL’s talent supply, either through increased early retirements or young athletes opting for other sports. It will also pull the league’s purse strings as sponsors disassociate their brand from a debilitating sport. What does the future hold for America’s sport? Tom Brady, pending Madden cover boy, might have teased the answer recently. When playing the game with his son, Brady disclosed that he chooses either Green Bay or Seattle. New England? Not an option. His son makes that claim. Virtual football. Is that where we’re headed? Is virtual reality the solution for the NFL? Crazy talk? Sure. I’ve been a little bleary-eyed recently. I’ve fl irted with the dark corners of my brain. But if you think the NFL will just keep marching along, as is, with the same corporate sponsors and the same supply line snaking back through colleges, high schools and pee wee football, you aren’t paying attention to what professional football is doing to its participants.
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Think of these scenarios: a fully virtual league or one where players are robots, controlled remotely by humans. In the former the “players” are programmed with attributes – size, speed, etc. – with complex coding/simulation determining the outcome. In the latter, all robots are physically identical with the game decided by the skill of gamers. Or something like that. You get the idea. No more concussions. No more injuries. Player personalities could be cultivated like WWE stars. Gridiron superheroes. And ponder the potential revenue growth with the sport now globally viable and freed of human bodyimposed game limits. But would we watch? Of course we would. This is 2066, mind you. When considering the technological advances of the last 50 years, is 2066 even sufficiently imaginable to mount a counter-argument? And do you doubt future generations will lack the bloodthirst that makes football so appealing? Besides, look at us now. Concocted Facebook lives. On-line dating. Reality television (which is often anything but). Virtual reality is everywhere – and it’s getting scary-good. Facts are routinely skewed. Fiction thrives, even in the most important facets of American life. If the story’s compelling, we’ll buy a ticket and take the ride without hardly a question asked. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
Blue Crabs’ Munro Signed by Seattle Mariners The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs announced Thursday the contract of Infielder Danny Muno has been purchased by the Seattle Mariners organization. Muno will report to the Tacoma Rainiers—AAA affiliate of the team. To this point in the 2017 season, Muno has posted a .254 batting average, while hitting one home run, and stealing four bases. He was named the opening day starting second baseman for Southern Maryland, in his fi rst season with the team. He leaves the team having started in 18 of the team’s 20 games this season. Prior to signing with the Blue Crabs, Muno played six seasons with affiliated teams. He spent the fi rst five full seasons in the New York Mets organization, reaching the MLB with the team in 2015, appearing in 17 games. He spent the 2016 season between the Mets, Chicago White Sox, and Miami Marlins organizations, before joining the Blue Crabs for the start of 2017.
“Danny has been a great player to have around the clubhouse,” said Blue Crabs Manager John Harris. “He provided great consistency towards the top of our lineup and was committed to improving himself and the team. We wish him the best of luck as he continues to move closer to his goal of returning to The Show.” Muno is the second Southern Maryland Blue Crab to have his contract purchased by an MLB Organization in the 2017 season. He joins Blue Crabs’ teammate Justin De Fratus in the Mariners organization. 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.comor call us at 301-638-9788. From Josh Owens for Southern Marylad Blue Crabs smbcmedia@somdbluecrabs.com
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Members of the Talons, CSM’s robotics team, meet with U.S. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, second from left, including, from left, Dillon Mandley, Edward Gesser III, George Jenkins and Wen Xing Lin.
Hoyer Meets with Robotics, Cybersecurity Students U.S. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer met with two teams of high-performing College of Southern Maryland (CSM) robotics and cybersecurity students May 9 to congratulate them on recent collegiate achievements and to learn more about their academic programs. “These impressive students, whose skills were recently recognized on the world stage, are excellent ambassadors for the College of Southern Maryland. I was very impressed by a demonstration of the outstanding work these young people are doing, and I look forward to seeing what they accomplish in the future,” Hoyer said. Hoyer was introduced to the members of the Talons, the CSM competitive robotics team, which has just completed its best year ever. Team members include George Jenkins of La Plata, Edward Gesser III of Mechanicsville, Wen Xing Lin of St. Leonard and Dillon Mandley of Charlotte Hall. The team qualified for the VEX-U World Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, April 19 to 22, and made it to the semifinals, competing against other qualifying university teams from 40 countries. In addition to the team’s advanced finish, the Talons won the Innovate award at the international competition for their robot’s creative design. Hoyer also congratulated the members of the Cyberhawks, CSM’s competitive cybersecurity team. Team members include Don Price of Charlotte Hall, Caleb Craft of Waldorf and Cody Hight of King George, Virginia. The Cyberhawks won the April 7 Maryland Community College Cyber Competition at the Montgomery Community College Germantown Campus. The Cyberhawks were first in a competition against more than 20 teams from 10 Maryland community colleges in this inaugural event. “What you are doing is critically important,” Hoyer said to the Cyberhawks.
In addition to meeting the students and faculty involved in CSM’s robotics and cybersecurity programs, Hoyer viewed a demonstration in CSM’s Robotics Lab by the Talons of their two robots used in the world championship. Hoyer was offered a chance to control a robot, attempting to toss large cubes and foam stars over a barrier fence, which is how points were scored in the world championship. “No guts, no glory,” Hoyer said as he attempted to move the robot in a way that caused the robot to fall over. Talons team captain George Jenkins stepped in to give Hoyer pointers and to right the robot. Hoyer took those pointers and was able to direct the robot to toss objects over the fence, to the cheers of those watching the demonstration. “It’s the little things in life that give you so much pleasure,” Hoyer said, laughing. To view a short video of Hoyer operating the CSM robot, visit https://youtu.be/rtPALTC5OM8. At CSM’s Cybersecurity Lab, Cyberhawk Don Price of Charlotte Hall discussed with Hoyer some safety measures discussed in CSM courses on how people can avoid being victims of cyberattacks, warning against practices like using thumb drives from unknown sources and using public Wi-Fi. Price pointed out a large screen in the lab that displayed a map of the world with numerous, colorful arrows shooting from one country to another. Each arrow represented a hacking attempt or what Assistant Professor James Graves described as “malicious traffic.” Hoyer noted that the United States seemed to be the target of the majority of the attempts. “This is a critically important skill and research you’re doing,” Hoyer said to the students. “What you’re doing is important to America and to the world.” From College of Southern Maryland
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) student Elle Williams, 20, of La Plata has been selected to be a part of the Newman Civic Fellowship Program. She was nominated for the honor by CSM President Dr. Bradley Gottfried. In a letter of recommendation to the program Gottfried said, “I have come to know Elle through her committed involvement with CSM’s Student Government Association, and she demonstrates strong and committed leadership to bring about positive change as she not only collaborates with her community college peers but she also engages within the larger community through her broad civic involvement.” Participating in this program will allow Williams to work with likeminded students who are committed to improving community life and to educating students for civic and social responsibility. This fellowship is essentially a network of students that collaborate with one another and come up with solutions to issues that arise near them. Williams graduated from Lackey High School and is a full-time student at CSM scheduled to graduate this spring with two associate degrees, in general studies and communication with a focus in public relations. She plans to continue her education at the University of Maryland College Park beginning this fall. Williams is keenly involved in CSM’s student association as the organization’s secretary. Her goal is to one day become a publicist promoting nonprofit organizations.
“Receiving this award is an immense honor and to me it affirms that dedicating time to help others can be rewarding in many ways. My work with my community has been altruistic; however, being awarded this fellowship is a blessElle Williams ing I graciously accept,” she said. In addition to her studies, Williams volunteers with a number of organizations, as a student leader in her church, St. Catherine’s of Alexandria, and as a tutor with Charles County Literacy Council. She also volunteers at the USO at Joint Base Andrews. The Newman Civic Fellowship Program is a national cohort of community-committed students. The fellowship is named for Frank Newman, one of the founders of Campus Compact, who dedicated his life to creating opportunities for student civic learning. Campus Compact is a national coalition of more than 1,000 college and university presidents — representing some six million students. From College of Southern Marylad
Governor Larry Hogan Announces $83 Million in Student Need-Based Scholarships for 2017-18
Governor Larry Hogan recently announced that 49,200 Maryland students will receive scholarships totaling $82,764,420 through the Maryland Higher Education Commission. These scholarships represent the 2017-18 initial awarding of the Howard P. Rawlings Education Excellence Award Program, the state’s largest need-based student financial aid program. “Access to higher education is more important now than ever to prepare students for the jobs of the 21st century, and these scholarships will provide much-needed opportunities for thousands of Marylanders,” said Governor Hogan. “Our administration remains committed to strengthening our higher education system by making it both accessible and affordable, ensuring Maryland remains one of the most competitive and best states in the country.” The Howard P. Rawlings Education Excellence Awards Program (EEA) is comprised of two need-based grant programs which provide financial assistance to low income students: the Educational Assistance Grant (EA) and the Guaranteed Access Grant (GA). Both of these need-based grants are the most sought-after financial aid programs for
college education funding as they do not need to be repaid. To be eligible, the student must be a Maryland resident, plan to enroll at a two-year or four-year Maryland college or university as a full-time (12+ credits per semester), degree seeking, undergraduate student. EA grant awards take into account the expected family contribution towards the cost of tuition, books, and fees, and range anywhere from $400-$3,000. This year more than 47,000 students received EA grants. GA grants are designed to help the neediest students by providing 100% of the student’s cost of attendance, as determined by the school’s financial aid office, or $19,000, whichever is less. This year the program awarded more than 2,200 grants to the state’s neediest students. Of the 2,200 total students awarded under the GA Grant, the number of first time recipients more than doubled totaling 1,154 compared to only 474 in the prior year. “Education has never been more important. It is not only the single greatest driver of economic mobility, but our state’s future prosperity depends on it. For it to be accessible, it must also be affordable,” said Dr. James D. Fielder, Secretary.
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CSM President to Keynote Spring Graduation
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will recognize candidates for degrees and certificates during its 58th Annual Spring Commencement Ceremony May 18 at the La Plata Campus. CSM President Dr. Bradley Gottfried, who will be retiring at the end of June after 11 years of leading the college, will provide the keynote address. Appointed CSM’s fourth president in 2006, Gottfried has had a significant impact on the college, including expanding the college with a Regional Hughesville Campus, increasing CSM’s partnerships and articulations and keeping higher education affordable and accessible. As president, Gottfried has been lauded by CSM’s Board of Trustees for his passion to provide high-quality education that is accessible, affordable and flexible for all students and the community. “Much of CSM’s success can be attributed to Dr. Gottfried’s passion for lifelong learning and his embrace of the college’s role within the community,” CSM Board of Trustees Chair Dorothea Holt Smith said. “Through his leadership, he promotes an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to have a role in the college’s success. Dr. Gottfried’s leadership has resulted in many beneficial partnership opportunities, from articulations with fouryear institutions, to collaborations with local and national agencies, to increased advocacy with local, state and federal elected officials.” In addition to creating a centralized pres-
ence with the Regional Hughesville Campus, Gottfried has worked to expand accessibility to higher education within Southern Maryland by enhancing dual enrollment programs for high school students and pursuing partnerships with universities and colleges. His leadership has led to a record number of graduates due to the college’s focus on student success as well as more than 50 guaranteed articulation agreements with colleges and universities to enable students to easily transfer and pursue bachelor degrees. He has effectively partnered with the public school systems in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties to better serve students of all ages. To enhance the region’s economic development, Gottfried has worked with the community’s businesses to address their needs and critical shortages. CSM has helped put Southern Marylanders to work by launching new programs in Cybersecurity, Nuclear Engineering Technology, Robotics, Medical Laboratory Technology, Digital Media Production and the trades. CSM has experienced growth with new facilities on all of the campuses including a Wellness and Aquatics Center at the Leonardtown Campus, a second building at the Prince Frederick Campus and renovations that expanded facilities at the La Plata Campus, including the Business Building and Community Education Building. Under his leadership, CSM successfully completed its five-year Periodic Review and
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10-year Middle States Regional Association accreditation, embraced a culture of Quality Improvement with strategic planning, outcomes assessment and process improvement, and is recognized as an outstanding employer by managing a diverse workforce with innovative training, promotion opportunities and wellness initiatives while offering an attractive and affordable fringe benefits package. Among Gottfried’s community-based initiatives are the Nonprofit Institute at CSM to strengthen region’s nonprofit organizations and the Diversity Institute of Charles County, which promotes a culture of inclusiveness and understanding in a rapidly changing community. Recognizing the need to nurture the region’s entrepreneurs and innovators, the Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute complements the array of business programs already offered at the college through the Small Business Development Center and the network of CSM institutes designed to help the college build relationships with local businesses and organizations. Upon Gottfried’s arrival to CSM, the college had its first major gifts campaign, exceeding its goal and raising $7.7 million. He and his wife, Linda, invest in both an annual and an endowed scholarship fund at CSM every year, and now as part of the college’s $10-million Impact Campaign, they have made a leadership gift of $110,000 in cash and a deferred gift to the CSM Foundation that reflects their passion for education. Of their gift, $10,000 is directed to their annual scholarship with the remainder to be directed to the Bradley and Linda Gottfried Endowment Fund as part of their Living Trust to the CSM Foundation.
Gottfried received his doctorate in zoology from Miami University in 1976. He served as a faculty member and a chief academic officer for many years before becoming president of Sussex County Community College in 2000. His strengths are in strategic planning and assessment of institutional effectiveness, fundraising and academic program development. Gottfried is also an historian and author specializing in the Civil War. Since announcing in early September his plans to retire as of June 30, Gottfried has commented frequently on the “bittersweet” aspect of leaving a job where he was so invested and now preparing to move in another direction. “I’ll be watching how things go,” he said at a state-of-the-college address in March to CSM staff. “I’ll be your biggest supporter. I think the future is very, very bright moving forward.” The college’s commencement ceremony will begin at 6 p.m., May 18 on the Administration Building (AD) lawn. A reception will follow the ceremony in BI Building, Room BI-113/113E. Rain location for commencement is the PE Building and tickets are required. Students have been provided tickets for guests to use in the event of inclement weather. Should the event occur indoors, overflow seating will be available in the Fine Arts Center (FA) where guests may watch the ceremony via broadcast in the Fine Arts Theatre. From College of Southern Maryland
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Sotterley Slaves May Have Been Family By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Local attorney and amateur historian Samuel Baldwin believes enough evidence exists that may link local African Americans with the surname Briscoe to the family that had long been the owners of Sotterley Plantation since before the Civil War, not as property but as blood relations. But Baldwin, who has strong family connections to Sotterley and is married into the Briscoe family, said more people need to come forward to tell the stories of their family lineage passed down to them to make the Briscoe connection stronger. Baldwin said the connection became more apparent to him when two African American ladies visited him in his office several years ago for a legal consultation. “At the end of the consult one of these ladies reached into her purse and said ‘This is what we really want to show you,’” Baldwin said of a photo of their grandfather Benjamin Lewin Briscoe who had been born in 1910. “There was no doubt he was a blood relation to the family I had married into. “It was a direct age comparison to Judge John Hanson Briscoe and his three sisters. He was spot on.” The Briscoe family name is a famous one in St. Mary’s County history, tracing all the way back to the founding of the colony in 1634. Judge John Hanson Briscoe, who passed away from cancer several years ago, was one of the most famous family members, having served not only as a jurist but as Speaker of the House of the Maryland General Assembly and a prominent law maker. The Briscoe name is also attached to the fi rst president of the Continental Congress of American Revolution fame John Hanson. Baldwin recounted his talking with John Hanson Briscoe after that meeting. “I said ‘John, have you ever heard of anything like this?’” Baldwin said. “He said ‘Well, you know that kind of thing happened back then.”
Baldwin said he took that as an affi rmative answer from his father-in-law without it being a fi rm admission. The subject of Sotterley ownership as well as the slave trade coupled with possible intimate relations with those once regarded as property, was one that John Hanson Briscoe had never really talked about, Baldwin said. “If you grew up in St. Mary’s County in the 1930s this is something you didn’t talk about,” Baldwin said. The Briscoe family had owned Sotterley Plantation from the 1820s on, Baldwin said, but it was difficult to say which of the Briscoes from that time might have allegedly fathered African American descendants. “Is it Dr. Walter Briscoe or one of his children?” Baldwin said. “We can’t say for sure.” “We know it was part of the master servant relationship. This stuff happened.” If there is a connection with the Briscoe family and those in the African American community who share the name, it would mean whole other generations are descended from one of the most famous families in the region and can trace their lineage back to the founding of the nation. “They’re one DNA test away from having proof,” Baldwin told The County Times. Baldwin’s son Sammy Baldwin said for him there is no doubt as to the perceived connection. “I think it’s defi nite,” Sammy said. “It’s just a reality of slavery. “It forces me to think not just of the perspective of the master but also of the perspective of the slaves in the trade.” Sammy said he was close with this grandfather Judge John Hanson Briscoe and was proud of his family’s heritage as public servants and leaders but this gave him a new perspective. “It’s a bitter sweet perspective, it’s a history of this unjust domination,” Sammy Baldwin said. “There’s a powerful need to have these shared perspectives.
“It’s a time to reconcile.” Var Briscoe, a close friend of the Baldwin family, said he was surprised to learn that he could be related, even if only distantly, to the famous clan. “I was shocked,” Briscoe said. “And then when I heard other names popping up I thought that it could be possible. “Anything is possible.”
Samuel Baldwin said that if the family connection is true then Var Briscoe’s share of the family history is just as rich as his own son, whose mother is Jan Briscoe. “It’s likely that Var has as much claim on that house [Sotterley Mansion] as my son Sammy does,” Baldwin said. 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.
Shirley Evans Colleary Shirley Evans Colleary, 86, of California, MD died May 15, 2017 at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Born September 5, 1930 in Jackson, MS, she was the only child of the late Howard W. Evans and Grace Dear Evans. She was married on December 20, 1952 to John E. “Jack” Colleary Jr. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Jacksonville, FL. The Colleary’s lived in St. Mary’s County from 1959 until 2004 when they retired and moved to Florida. Shirley was the bookkeeper at Holy Face Church/Little Flower School from 1969 to 1981. She owned and managed Colonial Office Supplies, Inc. in Lexington Park from 1981 to 2003. She was President of the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce in 1986-87 and honored as the Business Person of the Year in 1988. She was a Past Grand Regent of Catholic Daughter’s Court St. Mary’s, served on the Board of Directors at Ryken High School 1970-75 and was a Director of Cedar Point Federal Credit Union 1995-2004. She was appointed by Governor Harry Hughes and reappointed by Governor William Donald Schaefer to serve on the 12th Circuit, Judicial Nominating Commission from 1988 to 1998. She was a member of the St. Mary’s County Genealogical Society and an active member when, in 1983, she transcribed and published the “1860 Census of St. Mary’s County” with indexing by Roberts & Lineback. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother that enjoyed cooking, reading and genealogy. She is survived by her children: John E. Colleary III, of Valley Lee, MD, Jan M. Timmer and her husband, John of Gainesville, VA, J. Michael Colleary of Bradenton, FL, and Patrick J. Colleary and his wife, Sherry of Wesley Chapel, FL; three grandchildren, John E. Colleary IV and John C. Pennisi, both of California, MD and Katelyn Williar and her husband, Brett of Broad Run, VA; and her great grandsons, Camden and Miles Williar. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her son, Paul Thomas Colleary. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Jaroslaw Gamrot on Friday, May 19, 2017 at 11:00 am at Holy Face Catholic Church, 20408 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD 20634. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Flower School, 20410 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD 20634 or to the charity of your choice. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangement by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Kathleen M. Donlon Kathleen M. Donlon, 91, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on April 20th at Hospice House in Callaway, MD surrounded by family. Kathleen was born in Yonkers, NY on June 7th, 1925. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Joseph Donlon in April of 2004. Kathleen had six children, two of whom predeceased her. Surviving are Kathleen of New York, NY, Molly of Bellingham, MA, Lucille of Irving, TX and Suzanne, of Lexington Park who lived with and cared for her Mother along with Kathleen’s granddaughter Devin. Kathleen was also lovingly cared for by her eldest grandson, MSG Damon Walker and his wife Angela of Andrews AFB, MD. Kathleen looked forward to her daughter Molly, son in law Pete and grandson Patrick’s, frequent visits from Massachusetts. Kathleen is also survived by her Parish family at IHM. Kathleen was a proud member of St.Vincent de Paul of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and served as the intake person for the food pantry and other charitable help that the church offers. For more than 25 years she was the voice at the end of the telephone line. The family would like to thank the entire staff at Hospice House for their kind and compassionate care of Kathleen. There will be a memorial service for Kathleen at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD on Monday, May 22nd at 4:00 p.m. The family is asking in lieu of any flowers that donations be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be at a later date.
Eileen Margaret Waters Eileen Margaret Waters, 86, of California, MD passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 9, 1930 in Irvington, NJ to the late Henry J. Dolch and Margaret Philburn. Eileen was employed as a Licensed Clinical Counselor for over 45 years of dedication to helping others until her retirement. She enjoyed traveling, with some of her favorite trips being to Hawaii, Ireland and Israel. Her hobbies included needlepoint, singing and gardening. She was a member of Mid Atlantic Adlerian Psychology Association, Bowie Performing Arts Group, Southern Maryland Counseling Association and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church bible study group. She is survived by her children, Mary Waters Stevens (Kevin) of California, MD, Catherine Marie Waters (Martin Lutsky) of Ellicott City, MD, and Michael Waters
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(Kate) of Montgomery Village, MD; her grandchildren: Emily Stevens, Sarah Stevens, Claire Stevens, James Waters, Gavin Waters and Jennifer Armstrong; and her great grandchildren: Avery Armstrong, Cooper Armstrong, Emerson Armstrong, and Miranda Yazawa; and many extended family and friends. In additions to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her son, Daniel Waters; and her brothers, William and Henry Dolch. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society at Immaculate Heart of Mary, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653, Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636 and Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Michael William Brunk Michael William Brunk “Mike”, 60, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly of Dameron MD passed away on April 13, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 10, 1957 in Chincoteague, VA, he was the son of Russell Brunk of Dameron, MD and the late Mikiye Brunk. Mike is survived by his siblings: Vicki Nix (Carl) of Middleburg, FL, David Brunk of Charlotte, NC and his nephew, Cody Brunk of Fayetteville, AR. Mike was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident and graduated from Green Holly School in 1978. Michael had resided with The ARC of Southern MD at the Redgate Group Home since April 1983. He attended The Center of Life Enrichment 5 days a week. Mike loved music and enjoyed handling items that made musical sounds. Mike loved a good joke and he loved to laugh. He was very outgoing. He loved going on outings, going to local parks, going out to eat and listening to all the sounds of life around him. Mike especially loved doing bowling for Special Olympics. He came in first place and received the gold medal. Mike cherished the visits with his father. He loved his father very much and enjoyed spending time with him. Mike also enjoyed the out of town visits from his sister and brother. Mike was a very happy gentleman. Anyone who worked with him or was friends with him was truly blessed to have known him and will
truly miss him. Contributions may be made in Mike’s name to the ARC of Southern Maryland St. Mary’s Chapter P.O. Box 338 Leonardtown, MD 20650, Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and the Arc Group Home 23639 Point Lookout RD Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Joseph Henry Young Joseph Henry Young, “Flicker”, 96, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Redgate, MD departed this life on May 6, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on June 15, 1920 in Helen, MD, he was the son of the late Rose Helen Barnes Young and John Henry Young. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Mary Josephine Young. Joseph is survived by his children: Cathy D. Young Parker (Frederick Parker, Jr.), and nine grandchildren: Wayne, Denise, John, Joseph, Marvin, Jervon, Mary, Felicia, and Tenia. As well as 34 great grandchildren, nine great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Joseph was preceded in death by his son Joseph Ellsworth Young and step daughter Florine Agnes Herbert. He was the last of 11 siblings: James Alexander, Sidney, Blanche, Helen, Floyd Perry, Stephen, Paul, Charles, Edward, Mary and Joseph. He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident. Joseph graduated from the Banneker School in Loveville, MD in 1940. He worked odd jobs on the farm until he was drafted in the United States Army on April 11, 1942 into WWII. He was assigned to the Buffalo Soldiers. Joseph was trained as a heavy mortar crewman, from 1943- 1945, he was fighting battles from Sicily and Southern Italy to the Italian mainland towards Germany. On February 11, 1945 Joe was wounded in a mortar explosion. He received a Purple Heart Medal and was Honorably Discharged on December 21, 1945. After leaving the United Sates Army, Joseph was employed at Patuxent River Naval Air Station working with specialty lumber, as a warehouseman. He loved his job, and retired after 35 years. Joseph had several hobbies, he was an athletic man, who loved baseball, boxing, and all sports. He loved gardening, fishing, and crabbing. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P. A. Leonardtown, MD.
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Thursday, May 18, 2017
Peter Frampton Coming to Calvert Marine Museum
Grammy-winning guitarist, Peter Frampton will perform live at the Calvert Marine Museum’s PNC Waterside Pavilion on Wednesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. Frampton is opening for Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer Steve Miller. Tickets are $45 - $89 (additional fees apply) and on sale now at www. calvertmarinemuseum.com or by calling 1-800-787-9454. At age 16, Peter Frampton was lead singer and guitarist for British band, The Herd. At 18, he co-founded one of the first super groups, seminal rock act Humble Pie. His session work includes collaborations with legendary artists as George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, David Bowie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr, John Entwistle and many others. His fifth album, the electrifying Frampton Comes Alive! is celebrating its
40th anniversary this year and remains one of the top-selling live records of all time. Frampton remains one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. Don’t miss this chance to see rock legends Peter Frampton and the Steve Miller Band perform live in Solomons on June 28! Proceeds from the Waterside Music Series support the education and preservation efforts of the Calvert Marine Museum. This series of events would not be possible without the generous support of many local businesses. Sponsors include: Prince Frederick Ford/Jeep/Dodge, PNC Bank, Bozick Distributors, Inc., Tidewater Dental, Sunshines Catering, Directmail.com, Holiday Inn Solomons, Quality Built Homes, 98.3 Star FM, Bay Weekly, Quick Connections, Southern Maryland Newspapers, Isaac’s Restaurant, Papa John’s Pizza, O’Brien Realty, United Rentals, Kelly Generator & Equipment, Comcast, Metrocast, ECS Federal, Blue Crabs, TitleMax LLC., World Gym, and Asbury-Solomons. Chairs and coolers are not permitted. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with food and beverage vendors on site. For additional information, please visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. To reach a staff member, please call 410-326-2042, ext. 16, 17 or 18.
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Chopticon and Leonardtown High School’s Special Education Classes Spent the Day at St. Clair Farm for End of Year Picnic. The day included a Hay Ride, Turtle Race and visiting with the horses
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Thursday, May 18, 2017
NARFE Holds Federal Employees Recognition Day
St. Mary’s County National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter969 held a special event May 13 at the Northern Senior Center for Federal Employees Recognition Day. A number of tables were set up with vendor and agency information.
Lighthouse Lovers Welcome for Adventure Cruises
Lighthouse lovers are invited to enjoy the popular Lighthouse Adventure Cruises on Saturdays, June 17, July 15, August 19, and September 23 aboard a private charter vessel. The cost is $130 for the day-long trip; museum members pay $120. Reservations for lunch are made at a local restaurant; meal costs are not included. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 to reserve your spot. On June 17 and August 19, participants enjoy the Southern route. Visit Point No Point, Point Lookout, and Smith Point Lighthouses before stopping for lunch on Smith Island. After taking in the local sites, the cruise will continue on to circle Solomons Lump and Hooper Island lighthouses. On July 15 and September 23, lighthouse cruisers experience the Northern route. Departing from the Drum Point Lighthouse, the cruise includes Cove Point,
Thomas Point, Sandy Point, Bloody Point, and Sharps Island lighthouses. Lunch is on Kent Island. On the journey, cruisers will learn the history of the lighthouses they visit from the museum’s lighthouse expert, along with fascinating stories that make each light unique, from fires to ice floes to ravaging storms. Bring your sunscreen, camera, hat, and rain jacket, and be prepared for a day of fun! Participants will meet at the Calvert Marine Museum under the Drum Point Lighthouse at 7:45 a.m.; expected return time to the museum is 4:30 p.m. For information or to register, call 410-326-2042 ext. 41. Register 5 days prior to the scheduled cruise date. Space is limited and sold on a first come, first served basis. From Calvert Marine Museum
Commissioners Honor EMS Professionals and Volunteers Every day of the year, at all hours of the day and night, citizens rely on emergency medical services (EMS) professionals and volunteers for critical care in our homes, on the roads, in hospitals and wherever the need exists. EMS week honors thousands of trained and certified volunteer and career first responders, emergency medical technicians, cardiac rescue technicians, paramedics, medevac pilots, communications specialists, emergency department and trauma center personnel. EMS providers spend long hours to further their medical education, train themselves on the latest life-saving techniques and maintain vital emergency equipment. The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County honored their vital role to the community in recognition of
Emergency Medical Services Week with a special proclamation. “A key to the success of the EMS system is the impressive combination of courage, expertise, dedication and compassion which distinguishes the performance of its personnel,” said Commissioner Todd Morgan (4th District). “The aid they administer often requires split second decisions, essential to preventing disability or death among their fellow citizens. The efforts of these brave and competent men and women in saving human lives and minimizing the disabling effects of injuries merit recognition and appreciation from their community.” The commissioners urge citizens to observe Emergency Medical Services Week with respect and appreciation.
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SMECO 75 Bike Ride to be held June 3
Hundreds Rally in March for Babies
It was the best feel-good moment of the week when approximately 600 members of the Southern Maryland community showed their support of our smallest citizens -- babies — by participating in the 2017 March for Babies to benefit the March of Dimes. Regency Furniture Stadium was packed with strollers, families, and business teams who raised more than $105,000 to prevent birth defects, premature birth, and other leading causes of death and disability in babies. Special guests at the event included Shay Baldwin (age 2), the 2017 Greater Washington D.C. Marker Ambassador, and her family. Mike Lukas (Waldorf Jaycees), Bill McGee (Outdoor Creations), and Jason Sproesser (Southern Maryland Blues Crabs) joined walkers on the 3 mile-route as local DJ, Robbie Webb, provided tunes to keep the energy high. “We saw today how important the health of moms and babies is to the people of Southern Maryland,” says Mike Lucas, Southern Maryland March for Babies 2017 Chairperson. “I’m so proud to be part of this community of people who came together to give all babies a healthy start in life. Babies should be a top priority all year round, and we’re excited about what we’ve accomplished here today.” “It was a memorable and rewarding day for all of us,” says Audrey Baldwin, mom of the 2017 Ambassador. “After Shay was born 10 weeks prematurely, we decided we wanted to do everything possible to help other families know the joy of a healthy
child. We’re honored to represent the March of Dimes today to show our appreciation for the ways they comfort and support families like ours and support innovative research.” Premature birth, the leading cause of death among babies in the United States, affects about 380,000 babies each year, including approximately 8,525 babies in Maryland. Funds raised by March for Babies in Southern Maryland help support March of Dimes programs that provide comfort and support for families as well as innovative research to find the unknown causes of premature birth and birth defects. The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines and breakthroughs. For the latest resources and health information, visit our websites marchofdimes.org and nacersano. org. If you have been affected by prematurity or birth defects, visit our shareyourstory.org community to find comfort and support. For detailed national, state and local perinatal statistics, visit persistats. org. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The 2017 March for Babies is sponsored nationally by Kmart, Famous Footwear, Macy’s, Cigna, HCA, and regional sponsor Publix Super Markets, Inc. In our community, March for Babies is sponsored by the Greater Waldorf Jaycees, University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, Outdoor Creations and Landscapes, Inc., MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Dominion Power, The St. Charles Companies, Southern Maryland Hospital, The Apartments of St. Charles, SMECO, Safeway, Subway, Southern Maryland News, and Southern Maryland Woman. From March of Dimes.
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) employees will host their sixth annual bike ride on June 3, 2017. Profits from the bike ride will go to four different organizations that focus on the environment: the American Chestnut Land Trust in Calvert County, the Port Tobacco River Conservancy in Charles County, the Alice Ferguson Foundation in Prince George’s County, and the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association in St. Mary’s County. Last year, SMECO donated more than $53,000, which was raised by the bike ride and the cooperative’s Annual Charity Golf Outing. The events are supported by a group of volunteers, vendors, and the SMECO executive team. Three bike routes of 29, 47, and 75 miles will start at the Co-op’s headquarters in Hughesville and go as far as Colton’s Point in St. Mary’s County. Cyclists can register for the SMECO 75 Bike Ride on Active. com. “We encourage cyclists to register soon,” said Natalie Cotton, SMECO’s community and public affairs director. She added, “Over the years, our bike ride has become very popular, and its success has made a positive impact in our community.” Cotton expressed gratitude for the support that organizations provide to the fundraisers. She said, “Our business partners
make generous donations to the SMECO fund-raising events, so that we are able to make a significant contribution to our local charities.” The cooperative invites businesses and organizations to help sponsor the bike ride and has set up the SMECO Charitable Foundation so that qualifying contributions may be tax-deductible. “Individuals who want to donate, but are unable to participate, can contribute by using the PayPal button on SMECO’s website,” Cotton added. The date of the SMECO 75 Bike Ride, June 3, is also National Trails Day. A portion of the bike route uses the Three Notch Trail, a pedestrian and bicycle trail on the old St. Mary’s County railroad right-ofway. The trail in the northern area of the county begins at Deborah Drive in Charlotte Hall and runs south to John V. Baggett Park in Laurel Grove for a distance of about 11 miles. The trail in this area provides connections to the Northern Senior Center, Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Charlotte Hall Library, St. Mary’s County Farmers’ Market, the St. Mary’s County Welcome Center, Mechanicsville Elementary School and Baggett Park. From SMECO.
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Thursday, May 18
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.
Friday, May 19
Sip & Shop 21030 Point Lookout Road, Callaway MD 20620 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Enjoy an evening of shopping fashion, jewelry, crafts and accessories from small business owners that you just can’t find at the stores! Great finds for the entire family! The bar will be serving up flavorful cocktails so you can Sip, Shop & Socialize while browsing our 7000-square foot shopping experience featuring dozens of amazing consultants. Please share with your small business supporting friends and family! We’ll see you there! For information call 240-538-1984 or email john@5southeventcenter.com St. Mary’s County NARFE Chapter 969 Luncheon/Meeting Olde Breton Inn in Leonardtown, MD 11:30 AM MD Delegate Matt Morgan will share current news from Annapolis on Friday, May 19 at the St. Mary’s National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), monthly Chapter meeting/ luncheon. Reservations are required and the cost is $16.50; if you have not already confirmed reservations, please contact Judy Loflin 301 872-0064. The Lun-
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cheon/Meeting is held at Olde Breton Inn in Leonardtown and food is prepared by Bailey’s Catering Service. Not a member? Contact Geneva Leon for membership details 301-884-5112. Check out our website www.narfe.org/site/chapter969
Saturday, May 20
Bingo at the Knights of Columbus Saint Michael’s Council 2065, Ridge 16441 Three Notch Road, Ridge, MD 5:30 PM-10:00 PM Come join the Knights of Columbus of Ridge for our monthly BINGO! Our Jackpot has built up to $4,000! The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Games begin play at 6:30. $20 to play for the evening. Refreshments available. 301-872-4641. Karsyn’s Karnival Cove Point Park 10:00 AM-1:30 PM Karsyn’s Karnival is a family-oriented event for the entire community. There are games like mini golf, a moon bounce, face painting, pony rides, a K9 demonstration, dancing with Solomons Daycare Center, rock wall climbing and tasty treats. There is plenty to eat, see, and do at Karsyn’s Karnival. While this is a fun event, the true goal of the carnival is to raise the community’s awareness about the talents and abilities of individuals with Down syndrome. We want people to come to the carnival to see that individuals with Down syndrome are exactly like everyone else. Craft Fair/Flea Market/Bazaar St. Mary’s County Fair Grounds 8:00 AM-4:00 PM GS Troop 6058 is holding a Craft Fair/ Flea Market/Bazaar. We are looking for vendors to purchase tables. Please contact Jennifer at gstroop6058@gmail.com for information. The event is being held to raise funds for a St. Mary’s County Girl Scout Scholarship to be given out the end of May to a Girl Scout in St. Mary’s County. Community is welcome to come and enjoy all the items for sale. Newtowne manor Walk in the Park Location: St Francis Xavier Parish and Newtowne Neck State park(21370 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650) 8:00 AM-2:00 PM Noncompetitive 5k or shorter walk/run from St. Francis Xavier Church through Newtowne Neck State Park to the Potomac River waterfront and then back to the church. Cost: Age 13 and over—$20 Age 12 and under—FREE (All proceeds benefit the Newtown Manor House Preservation Fund) Website: www.stfrancisxavierchurch.org St. Francis Xavier Parish in Compton is sponsoring a “Walk in the Park” 5k fun run/walk on Saturday, May 20, 2017, starting at 9 am (registration at 8 am). Join our parish community for a fun morning walk or run in Newtowne Neck State Park to support the preservation of Newtowne Manor House. An important part of early Maryland history, Newtowne Manor House is part of the St. Francis Xavier Church/Newtowne Manor House Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places and one of the historic buildings named as an “Endan-
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gered Maryland” site. Open to all ages and abilities, participants will follow the scenic paved road and gravel trail from St. Francis Xavier Church to the Potomac River waterfront in the park and then back to the church. Stroller and pet friendly, the full course is a 5k, with shorter courses marked along the way. Take time to browse the picturesque parish grounds, and enjoy a tour of St. Francis Xavier Church, c. 1766, the oldest Catholic Church in continuous use in English America. For more information and to register, go to www. stfrancisxavierchurch.org or call Chris Senese at 301-475-9361. This event is rain or shine, and refunds will not be available. Calvert Artists’ Guild May Awards Art Show at Southern Maryland Sailing Association 14990 Solomons Island Road,Solomons, MD 10:00 am — 5:00 pm The public is invited to enjoy and purchase the artworks of a dozen of the talented artists of Southern Maryland in mediums such as watercolor, acrylic, clay, textile, and jewelry. The Calvert Artists’ Guild was founded in 1978 to promote the appreciation and practice of fine arts and crafts in Calvert County. The guild sponsors art shows, field trips, workshops, and art news. For additional information, please contact the following persons:Jan Barr 443-404-5746 fujibarr@comcast.net or Gerry Wood 301-863-9663 gbwood2@ verizon.net Transitions through the Years: Birth to Adulthood Forrest Tech Center 9:00 AM-12 Noon The St. Mary’s County Commission for People with Disabilities will be working with St. Mary’s County Public Schools to put on a Community Information Fair on Saturday, May 20th from 9-12 at the Tech Center. It will provide information to families with children with disabilities to aid in planning for the future. There will be over 25 different organizations represented, such as the ARC of Southern Maryland, Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living, Special Olympics, Autism Support Group, STS, PAX River Naval Air Station Employment Office, St. Mary’s College, etc. The goal is for parents to be able to get more information about services that are offered and help to plan for the future. Open to anyone in the community. Keep Our Creeks Clean! Roadside Clean-Up Corner of Abell Road and Gerards Cove Road in Abell, MD 9:00 AM-12 Noon Join Friends of St. Clements Bay in keeping our creeks clean! Meet at the corner of Abell Road and Gerards Cove Road in Abell, MD for a spring roadside cleanup. Trash bags and reflective vests will be provided. For more information on this event, please contact Liz Curtz at curtzeli@ gmail.com Armed Forces Day at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Park & St. Clement’s Island Museum Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Veterans and currently-serving military member enjoy free admission for Armed Forces Day at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park as well as the St. Clement’s Island Museum. Call 301769-2385 for more information. Food Truck Corral 28585 Three Notch Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 12 Noon-4:00 PM Come out to the Mechanicsville Elementary School Front Parking Lot every other Saturday from 12p to 4p, to enjoy delicious Food from many Different Food Trucks from the Southern Maryland area, this is event is hosted by the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, your not only enjoying delicious Food, your supporting the Rescue Squad, and enjoying Entertainment with seating provided A Day 4 Heroes 5 South Event Center, Callaway, MD 12 Noon-4:00 PM Foundation 4 Heroes presents their first annual Day 4 Heroes event. Foundation 4 Heroes is a volunteer-based, 501c.3 nonprofit organization that visits children in hospitals dressed as superheroes, talks to kids in school about how they can be a superhero and positive force in their community and supports and thanks Veterans for their courage, service and sacrifice. A Day 4 Heroes has been created as a great way to bring the community together for some fun. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be used to help F4Heroes continue their mission but this will also be a day to recognize and show appreciation to our Firemen, Sheriff, Police and teachers. We are asking the public to visit the Foundation 4 Heroes Facebook page and nominate members of the St. Mary’s County Fire companies, Sheriff, State Police and teachers from all levels of education for their excellent work to benefit the community. Go to our page, like it and then cast your vote under the lead post. Name who you think is a hero and explain what they did to set them apart from the crowd. Here’s how your business can be a sponsor on our shirts. $250 is for your logo and name and $100 is for your name on our shirts for the event. Mail checks to Foundation 4 Heroes, 23127 Three Notch Road, California, MD 20619. Logo files can be emailed to drjay@f4heroes.com. We are also accepting items to be raffled off or presented as prizes for costume contests. COSMIC Symphony Finale Concert; Masterworks Patuxent Presbyterian Church, California MD 7:00 PM-9:00 PM To close the season, the full force of the orchestra will be displayed in Wagner’s overture to Die Meistersingers. Then, in his COSMIC debut, accomplished pianist Baron Fenwick will perform Beethoven’s 5th piano concerto “The Emperor.” Rounding out the concert will be the challenging symphony no. 6 by Tchaikovsky: “Pathétique.” Translating the title as “Passionate” gives an accurate description of this, Tchaikovsky’s final complete major work. Swing and Ballroom Dance Little Flower School, Route 5, Great Mills 7:00 PM-11:00 PM
Community Put some swing in your spring! Local instructor Alan Brown will teach a swing dance lesson from 7-8 p.m. followed by dancing to music of all kinds from 8-11 p.m. No experience required! Singles always welcome! Bring a snack to share; water and soda will be provided. Cost: $10 per person. The dance is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus of Holy Face Church. For more information, email somdballroom@gmail.com or call 315-250-5110
Sunday, May 21
Relay for Life Yard Sale St. Mary’s County Fair Grounds 8:00 AM-12 Noon Join us on May 21st from 8am to Noon for the St. Mary’s County Relay For Life Yard Sale at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds! Tables at this event are FREE for Relay For Life registered teams and $15 for others. Contact Jen at fundraising@stmarysrelay. org or Melissa at melissa.matthews@cancer.org. Thanks for all you do and I hope to see you all there! Walk for the Animals Humane Society Charles County Gilbert Run Park 13140 Charles St, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 8:30 AM-3:30 PM Join us (rain or shine) for a fun day of walking with your pets to raise funds for the shelter animals. Bring along your well behaved friends and family and your leashed pups to walk and/or run Gilbert Run Park at your own pace. $25.00 Registration Fee until May 13, 2017, $30.00 Registration Fee $30 after May 13. Registration fee is non-refundable. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND registering for the walk online. A bag with goodies is guaranteed to the first 100 people who register online! TO REGISTER Visit: humanesocietycc. org/event/walk-for-the-animals/ After the walk, stick around for music, food, ice cream (for purchase), Lure Chasing for the pups (once they have taken a break), and back by popular demand, the Puppuccino Stand! Spring Breakfast with the Knights of Columbus St Francis Xavier Hall, 21370 Newtowne Neck Rd. Leonardtown MD 8:30 AM-12:30 PM Spring Breakfast with the Knights of Columbus Menu: Plain and Blue Berry Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, and Sausage Gravy w/ Biscuit. Cost: Free Will Donation POC: Dale Rebarchick, 240-538-3562 Proceeds to Benefit Community Charities SoMD Am. Legion 221 Pork & Beef Sandwich Sale American Legion Post 221; 21690 Colton Pt. Rd.; Avenue, MD 11:00 AM-4:00 PM American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on both Saturday and Sunday at American Legion Post 221 @ 21690 Colton’s Point Rd (Rt. 242), in Avenue, MD. The event will be from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and sandwiches will
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cost $7.00 each. Call (301) 884-4071 for further information. Tell them you heard about the event on the SoMD Internet Calendar :-0). Also check out our website at: www.alpost221.webs.com/.
PaxSpace Makerspace Spring Open House 44180 Airport View Dr #7 Hollywood, MD 20636 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Come by our Spring Open House on Sunday, May 21st, 11am-5pm to see our facility as well as meet our members. With our 3D printers, CNC router, metalwork tools, electronics shop, and full wood shop we are sure there is something for everyone. PaxSpace Spring Open House Meet our Board of Directors and other members 3D printing demos Check out the facility and equipment Learn about upcoming classes and events 23rd Annual Strawberry Festival 37497 Zach Fowler Rd Chaptico, MD 20621 1:30 PM-5:00 PM Historic Christ Church in Chaptico, Maryland will have its Annual Strawberry Festival and Bazaar. at the parish hall. The menu includes Strawberry Shortcake with “The Works”—Ice Cream, Strawberry pies, Strawberry Desserts and Mike’s Barbecue with all the trimmings. Visit with quality Artists and Crafters. There will be Live Music all day. For more information, please call the parish office at 301-884-3451 or Shelby at 301-904-2532 or visit our website at: www.cckqp.net and on Facebook
Monday, May 22
Elks Hold’em Bounty Tournament St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge 45779 Fire Department Lane Lexington Park, MD 20653 7:00 PM No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament $25 Buy in = 4,000 chips $5 add-on = 1,000 chips and raffle drawing Earn a BOUNTY chip worth $5 dollars for every person that you bust out of the tournament. This tournament is part of our leaderboard challenge. Earn 1 point for every person knocked out before you. 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
Tuesday, May 23
Patuxent River Youth Rugby 2017 Practice 24580 Clarkes Landing Lane Hollywood, MD 20636 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Pax River Youth Rugby Football Club is pleased to announce our 2017 Summer Co-ed “Touch Only” Youth Rugby Program that will take to the fields this summer. Our Youth Program is open to all children 5-14 years of age. All boys and girls looking to try a new, fast-paced and highly team-oriented sport are encouraged to participate. Beginning Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Practices—Tuesdays & Thursdays—6pm to 7:15pm Where—Our Home Pitch @ 24580 Clarkes Landing Lane Hollywood, MD Registration Fees: Ages 5-6—$75*
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Wednesday, May 24
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!
Thursday, May 25
15th Annual Pat Collins Golf Classic Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, 11200 HG Trueman Rd., Lusby 7:30 AM The Arc Southern Maryland’s 15th Annual Pat Collins Golf Classic. Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, 11200 HG Trueman Rd, Lusby. The Arc Southern Maryland hosts its 15th Annual Pat Collins Golf Classic. Proceeds support individuals and families of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Sponsorship opportunities available ranging from tee sponsor to admiral level sponsor. Registration is $150 per individual player and $600 for a team. For sponsorship opportunities or to register for the event, visit www.arcsomd.org.
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Mike Damron Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 7:00-10:00 PM anglers-seafood.com Trivia/Karaoke Night Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 8:30 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com
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Scarlet Plus Entertainment The Brass Rail Sports Bar 8:00 PM - Midnight An evening of Karaoke & Dancing! Fun People, and lots of beverage of your choice! Dominic Fragman The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 8:00 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Trivia/Karaoke Night Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 8:30 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 9:00 PM-1:00 AM anglers-seafood.com
Saturday, May 20th
Rock on the Rise IV 5 South Event Center Rental Hall 21030 Point Lookout Road, Callaway 7:30 PM-1:30 AM Featuring regional original music by With Lying Eyes, Ignite The Fire and Cleveland, Ohio’s Hope for the Hollow
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Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00 -9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com
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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.
Computer Basics 4: Introduction to Email
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.
Introduction to Facebook
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, cross-stitchers, 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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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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Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services
Older Americans Month
The Garvey Senior Activity Center is celebrating Older Americans Month through the end 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 will 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 back no later than May 22. Don’t forget to sign up for our celebration luncheon on Thursday, May 25! To make reservations, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Spring Gardening
The University of Maryland Extension – St. Mary’s County Master Gardiners will present a series of gardening topics at the Garvey Senior Activity Center to help you get your garden ready for spring. There is no fee to attend the presentations. Advance registration is required by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050. When registering, indicate which session(s) you will be attending. Monday, May 22 at 10 a.m.: Perennial/Annual Gardening Talk Tuesday, May 23 at 10 a.m.: Pruning Tuesday, May 30 at 10 a.m.: Container Gardens with Color
YES Cycling on the Trail
On Wednesday, May 24 at 10 a.m. the Northern Senior Activity Center will have a cycling event on the Three Notch Trail brought to you by the YES Cycling Program. Bring your own bike or trike and helmet for a causal, relaxed-pace ride stopping along the way to read the trail interpretive signs. The trip is led by Dan Donahue, experienced cyclist and bicycle trip leader. The Northern Senior Activity Center has three bicycles and one trike available to borrow for the trip. To sign up for the trip or to reserve one of the four cycles, call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
Floor Cloth Class
Learn to make a canvas floor cloth at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Thursday, May 25. Floor cloths are a unique medium for artistic expression that can be both decorative and functional. Decorate a pre-primed 22”x33” canvas using paints, stamps, and sponges to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece of floor cloth art. The class starts at 10 a.m. and will continue as long as you need to create your masterpiece. Once your design is complete, it will take 24 hours for the wax to completely cure. The cost of the class
is $40 and includes all materials. To sign up and pay for the class in advance, please visit the front desk. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. *3101.
Skin Cancer Presentation & Screenings
Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers in the United States and individuals 50 years of age and older are most at risk. Annually, more than one million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancers; however, early detection and treatment save lives. George Verghese, MD, local dermatologist and skin cancer expert, will provide a presentation on Wednesday, May 24 at 1 p.m. to answer your questions about the prevention, detection, and treatment of skin cancer at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. In addition, he will conduct skin cancer screenings for interested participants. Please contact the receptionist to register, 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Tile a Terra Cotta Pot at Loffler
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 projectincluding 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.
Beginner Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
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 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.
MD Live Casino Trip
The Northern Senior Activity Center Council is sponsoring a one day bus trip to MD Live Casino in Hanover, MD, on Wednesday, June 21. Price of $40 includes luxury motorcoach transportation, $20 slot play, morning & evening refreshments and driver gratuity. The trip departs from the Northern Senior Activity Center at 8:30 a.m. and return at approximately 4:30 p.m. To sign up and obtain more details on the trip, contact Council President Pat Myers 301-884-8714.
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, June 5-June 27, 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 preregistration is required. Payment is due at the time of reservation. To learn more call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658.
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.
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 this year, like 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.
Singing in the Rain at Northern
Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelly better step aside for these local talents! The Northern Senior Activity Center is proud to host the Charles County Show Troupe for their Singing in the Rain variety show on Wednesday, May 31, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. This show features singing, dancing, and other fantastic talents. Enjoy this wonderful performance for free. To sign up for this event in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301-475-4200, ext. *3101.
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A Letter to the Editor As we close our 2018 budget process I’d like to make a few comments. Budgets are never easy and they require thought, pragmatism and diligence, not just for the immediate but for the long term interests of Our county. Budgets require a majority vote, and whether I agree or disagree the majority rules and we all have to move on. As I have stated many times, my focus is on our long term future and not on a budget cycle. Some points I’d like to clarify because many of my comments often get misinterpreted and misconstrued. On education. I am pleased his year that the BOE and CSMC worked well together. Everyone compromised. I appreciate working with Supt. Smith, his leadership and support to me for adding resources for reading intervention to recognize issues such as dyslexia at an early stage. I will continue to advocate for money to the classrooms and the teachers. Here is where the rubber hits the road. On social services. During my tenure I have voted to consistently support these needs. We have a very large and diverse County, during economically difficult times this is very challenging and requires a balanced approach. I have voted to keep funding constant and provide the necessary personnel resources to service a wide array of programs. Lexington Park and the Development District. I have a vison of Lexington Park and the development district that it is a desirable place for millennials to live, for our children and future generations. Lexington Park offers easy access to the base, restaurants and entertainment. I am committed to a balanced approach to take care of all citizens and I want the Park and development district to grow and be the location to live, raise families and be proud of. Infrastructure and the future. Let’s face it, St. Mary’s County is one of the fastest growing counties in Maryland. But, we are lacking in many regards the infrastructure to satisfy what is necessary,
not wants, but needs . This has long been disregarded because no one wants higher taxes, me included , but the County is demanding more services and amenities. I hear this every day from our young people who say why should I stay here, what is there to do. I hear it from older adults who want more so they can enjoy their retirement. With that said, I am absolutely committed to supporting the base. It represents 80% of our County’s economy and 75% of our population lives and works in St. Mary’s County. This is why FDR Blvd. is such a big deal, and so frustrating for me. It is critical for the base and for the community and it needs finished. I look at the new opportunities for economic diversification taking place at the airport, how business is slowly coming back on Great Mills Rd, how Leonardtown is growing by leaps and bounds, how new businesses and stores are opening up in the Charlotte Hall and Mechanicsville area. These are all investments in the county’s future, public and private. In closing, I am passionate, probably to a fault, and truly care about our County. I see so much opportunity that is just sitting there. I know that money alone will not solve these problems. I believe public/ private partnerships will help us to our future. That while people can agree to disagree, that communities need to work collaboratively to solve difficult problems and government is not the only answer. Usually there is more than one good answer or solution and rather than dwelling on it, move on to the next challenge. I am voting to support this budget, it’s not perfect but it will work for all of our citizens. I am passionate about the challenges we face. They are not insurmountable, they can be achieved, and collectively we can work together for a better, stronger and vibrant St. Mary’s County.
My thanks to all of you for your continued support. Todd B. Morgan County Commissioner
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What To Do With Those Leftover Holiday Gift Cards The pile of holiday cards has finally been dispensed. They’ve been sitting in a lump on the counter for months, and you just now got around to sorting them. Some were too beautiful to let go; others had messages you wanted to save, some had addresses you needed, a couple pictures fell on your lap, and you also found at least one gift card for a bookstore. Uh oh. Is it still good? Probably, yes. So why not go look for one of these great books? FICTION Are you in the mood for a good novel? Of course you are! So you’ll want to look for “Copycat” by Kimberla Law-
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son Roby. It’s a skinny little book about friendship and obsession, and how one can ruin the other. Historians who crave a novel based in history will love “The Women in the Castle” by Jessica Shattuck. It’s a story of three women who pull together at the end of World War II. Be prepared to clear your calendar and read, read, read. Who doesn’t love a bit of suspense? Not you, you love that kind of thing, so you’ll want to read “Gone Without a Trace” by Mary Torjussen. It’s a tale of a woman whose boyfriend has disappeared completely. But is he really gone? Gotta read this book to find out…
NONFICTION If you’re someone who loves to look at old buildings while you’re on vacation, consider reading “Fallen Glory: The Lives and Deaths of History’s Greatest Buildings” by James Crawford before this summer’s getaway. This book tackles some of the most iconic things mankind has ever built, why they were so wellknown, and why you can’t visit them this summer. This is a big book, so read it now, before you get on the plane; it might be too big to haul. But here’s a book you can easily tuck in your carry-on: “The Not-Quite States of America” by Doug Mack. It’s a book about the U.S. territories, how they influence the mainland, and why you should consider visiting them very soon. One more? Look for “The Handy New York City Answer Book” by Chris Barsanti, which will explain (almost) everything you ever wanted to know about The Big Apple but didn’t know where to ask. So here’s the thing: if you love to read, you must know your way around a library, too, right? Which is why you’ll want “The Card Catalog” by The Library of Congress. Yes, it’s a book about those old card catalogs, what they were for, how they worked, and the art of the word that they may have contained. Along the way, you’ll get a gander at some magnificent old books. Readers beware: you’ll love this. No doubt, your child is heading into summer vacation soon, but if you worry about her education in the future, you’ll want “Saving Science Class” by Chris McGowan. It’s a book about why we need to start science education early, how it can affect the way a child thinks, and why it’s good for them for the rest of their lives. While you’re using your gift card,
also look for “Language at the Speed of Sight” by Mark Seidenberg. It’s about reading, literacy, and what can be done to teach both, better. Politics seems to be on everyone’s mind – especially politics and economy – and in “Glass House” by Brian Alexander, you’ll get a look at what happens to a town when its largest employer falters. If you liked “Hillbilly Elegy,” this should be next on your list. Another book you might want to check out is “Walking to Listen” by Andrew Forsthoefel, about the author’s journey across the nation, to see what we, as a country, have to say. If you’re Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom all day long, then you’ll want to find “The Toddler Brain” by Laura A. Jana, MD. It’s a book about helping your child hone good skills today for a better tomorrow. Also look for “Being There” by Erica Komisar, LCSW, a book about why your child’s first three years may be the most important years of his whole life, and what you can do to enhance them. Readers with stars in their eyes may want to take a look at “What Love Is” by Carrie Jenkins. It’s a book that examines love in all its forms, including some that go against the mainstream grain. And if that isn’t where you’re at in life, then look for “The Optimist’s Guide to Divorce” by Suzanne Riss & Jill Sockwell. Yep, it’s a handy book to have, if you need it. You’ve seen the story on TV, so now read “Convicting Avery” by Michael D. Cicchini. This book takes a deep look at Netflix’s Making a Murderer and what it has to do with Wisconsin’s criminal justice system, as well as that of America as a whole. Happy Reading!
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True Happiness Wow, is all I can say. I had the best Mother’s Day weekend ever. I spent Saturday with my younger son and his two little boys traveling the back roads of Charles County. I love spontaneous trips and this was it. We started at Hooks and Hangars in Charlotte Hall and then headed up Rt. 488 towards La Plata where we stopped at the little Hooks and Hangars in one of the older La Plata shopping centers. Yes, my son Ryan and I like to thrift and scavenge as most of you know. There are always lots of treasures to be found for little kids and sometimes big ones. After thrifting my son said he wanted to travel all the way around the Charles County side of Rt. 6. I love those roads, there is so much history to be found. Like my father and I used to do, Ryan and I stop and read every historical marker; one was a little difficult to read because of all the bullet holes and I had to pull that one up on the internet to read. We even stopped by General Hooker’s encampment which has a church sitting on the spot. If it weren’t for snakes, ticks, and flying things we probably would have wandered back in the woods a few times to check out the remnants of houses and other historical treasures.
We also stopped at Mattawoman Creek Art Center located on the grounds of Smallwood State park. My little grandson Liam really enjoyed looking at the art, and asked if he could go back in and see the pictures again. What beautiful land is along Rt. 6; lots of marshes, hiking trails, and happily sunning turtles. When we got back in to La Plata we stopped at Marie’s Diner which has been around a long time. Great food and the eclairs are HUGE – just like the allday breakfasts! They have an on-site bakery with delicious cakes, pies, and pastries too. Thank you Ryan – it was a great day! Then on Sunday, my other son, Robert came up after we got out of church, and he and I started our grand adventure. We had tasty crab balls and seafood baskets at St. Mary’s Landing. We felt we were honoring my mother who loved to meet us there and have her fried chicken. Robert had asked what I wanted to do for the day, and I asked if we could head up to Clinton where I grew up and visit my mother, father, and sister at Resurrection Cemetery. After some rerouting due to an accident on Woodyard Road, we finally arrived at the cemetery. Robert cleaned off all the mud that had covered the plaques and we
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were able to spend some time there. As we were leaving we stopped to look and listen to the peacock that travels around the cemetery. He or she, I don’t know which, visits from the 18th century manor, His Lordship’s Kindness next door. This time we got out and wandered around the old family cemetery tucked near the manor. It was neat to see the old Maryland family names of Sewell, Daingerfield, and Carroll. And then the neatest thing was going to visit my old house in Clinton neat to Smoky Joe’s Barbecue. The owner happened to be outside and we chatted, and I showed her pictures of us and the house in the 60s and 70s. She ended up inviting us in. Now, it is beautiful inside, and we didn’t smell any of the old mold, dogs, and cigarette smoke we were used to. It’s nicer than I ever could have dreamt it could be. Thanks to Robert too. So much going on this weekend too with Sunday’s 23rd Annual Strawberry Festival at our Christ Church Parish Hall on Zach Fowler Road in Chaptico from 1:30 - 5. I always love it when you all come and enjoy the strawberries, the music, the crafters, and of course Mike’s Barbecue. Please say hi, I’m usually the one wearing the tiara – you know I would be proud as a peacock to meet you!! To each new day’s adventure, Shelby
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Official Military Records, Civil War, Pt. IV April 20, 1865: Point Lookout. Lieutenant-Colonel King: The Twenty-ninth Connecticut Volunteers (colored) arrived here this morning from City Point, 671. Jas. Barnes, Brigadier-General. April 22, 1865: Leonardtown, MD. Bvt. Col. J. H. Taylor, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General: For the last forty-eight hours my cavalry has been scouting this country thoroughly in every direction. Can learn of no rebel bands. Officers report the driest scouting. Have had five parties out to-day in as many different directions. Have heard from all except the one scouting up and down the Patuxent on this side. Have also sent a party of eighty to scout Calvert County. They will cross at Benedict in steamers. Captain Rogers just arrived. I know nothing of Colonel Wells. Respectfully, J. M. Waite, Major. April 22, 1865: Headquarters, Department of Washington, Twenty-Second Army Corps. Major Waite, Commanding, Leonardtown, Md. Major: Booth fell near Bryantown and broke his leg. Is supposed to have gone toward the Wicomico River, probably with a view of getting down the stream and thence across the river. His accomplice, Herold, is with him. Colonel Wells is at Bryantown. Respecfully, J. H. Taylor, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. April 23, 1865: Leonardtown, MD., 8 p.m. Bvt. Col. J. H. Taylor, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjustant-General: Colonel, I forward herewith report of Captain Buckley, sent to Captain Willauer, commanding this post, previous to my arrival. On my
way here met Buckley near Bryantown, and, becoming convinced he was of no use there, ordered him here with his men. Subsequently I relieved him of duty here and ordered him to report to General Barnes at Point Lookout, as he assured me General Barnes only sent him here for temporary duty. I learned from Buckley himself that he did not see a single rebel. The man reported lost, Captain Willauer tells me, fell from his horse, but afterward came in. There may be now and then a rebel soldier in the county, but there is no armed band. Between 11 and 12 last night received communication from Colonel Wells from Bryantown. Rode there to-day with Captain Rogers and have just returned. I forward, by boat, which takes Captain Rogers, 11 prisoners. Booth fractured a bone in his leg in jumping upon the stage, not by falling near Bryantown. Have not heard from party gone over the Patuxent River. A report has come in of a person dressed in women’s clothes, believed to be a man and suspicioned of being Booth, having been seen near Great Mills, some twelve miles from here. Have sent party to investigate, although we had had scouts in that neighborhood every day since reaching here. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, Jno. M. Waite, Major, & c. This completes the official union military records that involved St. Mary’s County at the end of the war, As we all know, Booth was killed near Bowling Green in Caroline County, Virginia on April 26, 1865.
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