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Fallen Priest Pays Hefty Restitution to Court Order Driver Killed in MIR Crash By Guy Leonard Staff Writer John S. Mattingly, former priest at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church who pleaded guilty to multiple counts of theft from his own congregation, has paid $400,000 in restitution per court orders, on line documents from the U.S. District Court in Greenbelt show. Mattingly, 71, faces sentencing July 31 for stealing donations from church members during the last four years of leading one of the oldest Catholic churches in the United States. St. Frances Xavier Church in Newtowne Neck dates back to the early 17th century just years after the founding of the Maryland colony. A federal investigation into Mattingly, spurred by questions surrounding the fi nancial health of the parish and the disappearance of tens of thousands of dollars meant for charitable donations that he could not account for, revealed that from 2006 to 2010 Mattingly took checks from parishioners intended for charities and deposited them into a bank account he controlled. The County Times was the fi rst to report on questions into Mattingly’s fis-

cal stewardship of the Newtowne Neck congregation back in 2014. The checks made out by parishioners were for the church and the St. Vincent de Paul Society but Mattingly used his pastor’s title to falsely write on checks that they were to be used for those charities but were instead funneled into a personal retirement account. Federal authorities say that Mattingly fraudulently deposited more than 500 checks which totaled at least $76,000 from more than 135 members of the St. Francis Xavier congregation. As the investigation went on the fi ndings showed that nearly half-a-million dollars had been stolen. While serving as priest there Mattingly received a salary and a stipend from the church. Sources close to the church revealed to The County Times that after Mattingly left his position it was discovered that the parish was near fi nancial insolvency despite continual donations from church members. Soon after the church returned to financial stability, the sources told The County Times, when it came under new leadership.

Tuajuanda Jordan, president of St. Mary’s College of Maryland is continuing her duties after suffering some minor injuries as the result of a recent car crash in which, she was reportedly struck by a motorist who ran a red traffic signal. The collision occurred on Mervell Dean Road in Hollywood on July 18, college officials stated and that “she was transported to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries. “She was released later that day and is doing well. It is our understanding that the accident was caused when another car failed to stop at a flashing red light.” Commissioner President James “Randy” Guy said he had spoken to Jordan about the collision and said her

A drag race car driver was killed Sunday at a sanctioned race when his car crashed at the track at Maryland International Raceway in Budds Creek. Police are investigating the crash that killed Thomas Dunford, 60, a Tazewell, Va. resident. Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department responded to the nighttime crash and found that the driver would have to be extracted from the vehicle after it had crashed at the end of the track in the woods. According to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Dunford, for as yet unknown reasons, either failed to apply the breaks or release the parachute to the rear of the vehicle and his vehicle sped through the sandpit and water barrels before stopping in the woods. Emergency responders declared Dunford deceased at the scene. Dunford’s death is the third racing fatality in as many years at MIR. Lamont Atkins-Freeman, 48, was killed in May of 2014 when he was engaged in a test run of his 1971 Plym-

outh Duster and it crashed. Reports from the management at the racetrack when Atkins-Freeman began his test run stated his helmet was secured but just after he crashed investigators found that his helmet was still in the car after he had been ejected. When he crashed into the concrete barrier on the track his car rolled, the statement said, leading to his being thrown from the car. Investigators found the seatbelts and roll bar where still intact, the statement said, and anchored in the car. Atkins-Freeman was from Lower Nazareth Township in Pennsylvania. The second death at MIR came just two months later in July when Aaron Slemker, a native of Clayton, Ohio, was taking a motorcycle drag racing class. Slemker when he was returning to a staging area behind the drag strip via an access road he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a concrete barrier. Slemker was 21 years old. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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vehicle had been “almost completely demolished.” She had suffered some injuries to her face and one leg, Guy said Tuesday near the end of the meeting of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County. Several commissioners took the opportunity to admonish motorists who drove at excessive speeds or ignored traffic laws in general. “There’s no sense in running a red light,” Guy said of Jordan’s collision. Commissioner Todd Morgan railed especially against speeding on Route 235 as did Commissioner John O’Connor on Route 5 speeders in the northern end of the county. “Driving up and down Route 235 I see an accident almost every day or every other day,” Morgan said. “Slow down. Take the pedal off the metal.”

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Assault Weapons Ban Maryland Gains 13,300 Appealed to Supreme Court Jobs in June

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Plaintiffs suing to overturn the state’s Firearm Safety Act of 2013, commonly known as the assault weapons ban, have petitioned the Supreme Court to take the case after failing to win at the level of the lower 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. The case of Stephen V. Kolbe et al vs. Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr., et al, seeks to reverse the sweeping law that banned many military-style, yet highly popular, semi-automatic rif les as well as their key feature: high-capacity, box-type magazines with an ammunition supply of more than 10 rounds. When the case went before the appeals court, the judges there ruled that semi-automatic rif les of military pattern along with high capacity magazines were not covered by the 2 nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution because they were mostly suitable for military service. The appeals court’s ruling seems to contradict that of the Heller decision made by the Supreme Court that

overturned the decades old gun ban in Washington, D.C. and affirmed the constitutional right of citizens to own firearms. “Maryland has banned the most popular semi-automatic rif les and magazines – arms that are indisputably in common use for self-defense – from the homes of its law-abiding citizens,” the lawsuit argued in its appeal to the High Court. “According to the Fourth Circuit, it was “compelled by Heller to recognize that those weapons and magazines are not constitutionally protected. “The Fourth Circuit’s decision misinterprets and conf licts with Heller and its progeny, as well as with the decisions of other courts of appeals, on a central question addressed in Heller: What arms are protected by the core right of the Second Amendment – the right of law-abiding citizens to keep arms in common use for self-defense in the home.” The Supreme Court has yet to take up the appeals case. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Sector increased by 6,100 jobs, including 4,700 jobs in the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services subsector; 1,300 jobs in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector; and 100 jobs in the Management of Companies and Enterprises subsector. The Education and Health Services Sector increased by 1,600 jobs, and the Financial Activities Sector increased by 1,200 jobs. The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) is committed to safeguarding and protecting Marylanders. We’re proud to support the economic stability of the state by providing businesses, the workforce and the consuming public with high quality customer-focused regulatory, employment and training services. For updates and information, follow DLLR on Twitter (@MD_DLLR), Facebook and visit our website. From Maryland DLLR

State Releases Bay Oxygen Level Report Dissolved oxygen conditions in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay mainstem were much better than average for early July, reports the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The hypoxic water volume (areas with less than 2 mg/l oxygen) was 0.78 cubic miles, which is much smaller than the early July 1985-2016 average of 1.3 cubic miles. No anoxic zones (areas with less than 0.2 mg/l oxygen) were detected. Crabs, fish, oysters and other creatures require oxygen to survive with levels above 5 mg/l considered optimal to support aquatic health. The better-than-average conditions could be partially attributed to sustained westerly winds during the sampling period, which mixed oxygen deeper into the water column in the main bay channel. The winds, however, pushed surface waters eastward, allowing lower dissolved oxygen bottom waters to percolate toward the surface on the western side of the lower bay. Winds and rough water conditions prevented station CB5.3, a center bay channel station near the Maryland and Virginia state line, and the lower Potomac station LE2.3 from being sampled. It should be noted that the absence of data from these stations could produce lower than average estimates of hypoxia.

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In the lower center bay, habitat improved with non-hypoxic conditions stretching from the surface down to about 33 feet deep, an improvement from a late June result of 25 feet. More on fishing and fish habitat conditions can be found on the new “Click before you Cast” webpage. In the beginning of June, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Geological Survey, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and University of Michigan scientists predicted a slightly larger than average hypoxic volume for the bay due to higher spring flows (January-May) and nitrogen loading from the Susquehanna River. Scientists and natural resource managers study the volume and duration of bay hypoxia to determine possible impacts to bay life. Each year (JuneSeptember), the Maryland Department of Natural Resources computes these volumes from data collected by Maryland and Virginia monitoring teams. Data collection is funded by these states and the Environmental Protection Agency’s Chesapeake Bay Program. Monitoring and reporting will continue through the summer. From Maryland DNR


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Artist’s rendering of the new Nissan of Lexington Park.

Nissan Car Dealership Coming to St. Mary’s County By Dick Myers Staff Writer St. Mary’s County is getting a Nissan car dealership. The facility will be on southbound Three Notch Road (Route 235) in California between the Hickory Hills Shopping Center, and Plaza Tolteca Mexican restaurant and La Quinta Inn. It will be operated by Morelli Automotive Group of Bowie. Wanamaker Auto Group, owner of Bayside Toyota and Chevrolet in Prince Frederick, had originally proposed a dealership at the same location in 2014, but that project apparently stalled. Company owner Geoff Wanamaker had stated at the time that he was considering several potential dealerships, including Honda, Kia and Nissan. Morellii Automotive Group has operated Nissan of Bowie for five years. President/CEO Phil Morelli said the company is a family business, with his son Michael and wife Sandy also involved. Morelli previously worked for Honda of Bowie. “We are really, really excited about being there,” Morelli said of the new location. Grading is expected to begin in several days and a groundbreaking ceremony in several weeks. The dealership will be built in two phases. The first will be an 18,000-square-foot combined showroom and 10-bay service facility on the front two acres of the prop-

erty. On the other side of the Three Notch Trail right-of-way is five acres that will eventually hold a separate building with additional service bays. The first phase will include a car wash. The back five acres was the subject of two public hearings, July 24 and 26, for a change in the county’s Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan to allow for immediate central water service from the Metropolitan Commission. The planning commission July 24 approved the change. The Department of Land Use and Growth Management held the record open for 10 days after the July 26 administrative hearing on behalf of the county commissioners. There was no public comment at either hearing. Morelli said the new facility will be the most up-to-date, high-tech facility that Nissan offers. It is called a NReady 2.0 facility (see accompanying rendering). The new dealership is expected to employ 35 people. It will be called Nissan of Lexington Park. Morelli said Nissan of Lexington Park will not only sell passenger vehicles, but also will have a commercial line. He said he is especially excited about offering the new Titan truck to the residents of the area. The closest Nissan dealership to St. Mary’s County has been Sheehy Nissan of Waldorf. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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Crash Victims Claim Millions Sheriff’s Office Incident Report in Medical Bills By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

The victims of a Mechanicsville crash in which the alleged at-fault driver has been charged with multiple counts of assault and driving under the influence of either drugs or alcohol, say they have incurred medical expenses in the millions of dollars over nearly a year of difficult recovery. “The medical bills from the accident are totaling well over $3 million dollars and stem from so many injuries, plenty of which we will never fully recover from,” Christopher Kalnasy, one of the crash victims told The County Times. “It angers and saddens us all that our lives will never be the same and future dreams crushed all from obeying the law and sitting at a red light. “We want to thank all of the first responders, hospital personnel, family, friends, and members of the community for helping us make it through this extremely tough time in our lives.” Victoria Gellings, 46, of Mechanicsville faces 27 separate counts in county District Court stemming from the Oct. 28 incident in which she crashed her vehicle into the

truck carrying husband and wife Christopher and Angela Kalnasy, Katelyn Kalnasy and Michael Flores as they sat at a red light at the intersection of Three Notch Road and Mechanicsville Road. The counts include four counts of second-degree assault, multiple counts of causing life threatening injury while impaired while operating a vehicle or boat and driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled dangerous substances. Christopher Kalnasy has already filed a civil suit in St. Mary’s Circuit Court seeking damages from both Gellings and his insurance carrier, which he claims refuses to pay out money due from a policy Kalnasy held in case of an incident with an underinsured driver. According to reports from the sheriff’s office immediately after the crash, Gellings was traveling southbound on Three Notch Road when “for unknown reasons” her car left the roadway, driving off-road until she came to Mechanicsville Road and collided with the truck carrying the four-person party, which was stopped at a red light. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – During the overnight hours, unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 23000 block of Esperanza Drive in Lexington Park. Deputy Siciliano is investigating the case. CASE# 39194-17 Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Sometime during the overnight hours, unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 21000 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park. Deputy Bush is investigating the case. CASE# 39139-17 Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – On July 18, 2017, unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle in the 27000 block of Point Lookout Road in Loveville. Corporal Flerlage is investigating the case. CASE#38982-17 Counterfeit Complaint – An individual attempted to pass a counterfeit $20 bill at Cadillac Jacks on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. DFC Beyer is investigating the case. CASE#39008-17 Theft – Unknown suspect(s) stole a victim’s registration plate sometime between 7/17/2017 and 7/21/2017 in the 20000 block of Chingville Road in Leonardtown. Deputy S. Bowie is investigating the case. CASE#38351-17 Theft – Unknown suspect(s) stole an empty beverage container from Corner Liquors in Lexington Park. DFC J. Maguire is investigating the case. CASE#38352-17 7-23-2017 Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) attempted to force entry into a residence in the 21000 block of Manon Way in Lexing-

ton Park. No entry was made and Deputy P. Henry is investigating the case. CASE#38765-17 Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered an unsecured shed and stole property in the 21000 block of Garfield Street in Great Mills. DFC. R. Steinbach is investigating the case. CASE#38783-17 St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office charges clerk for the sale of alcohol to a minor In response to complaints received by the St. Mary’s County Alcohol Beverage Board, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office conducted an alcohol enforcement operation in the 45000 block of Alton Lane in California, Maryland (Jughead Liquors). During the operation, an underage buyer entered the business and returned a short time later with alcohol. A description of the clerk who sold the alcohol to the underage informant was given to the investigating deputy. The clerk was identified as Donna Carol McMurray, age 58, of Great Mills. Upon contacting McMurray, the deputy detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from her breath. As a result of the investigation, the store was closed for business. McMurray was subsequently issued a criminal citation for the sale of an alcoholic beverage to an individual under the age of 21 years old and additional charges are pending a review with the alcohol beverage board.

Assault, Sex Offense Alleged at County Jail

Deputy K. Molitor responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center for a reported assault. The investigation revealed the suspect, Jonathan Albert Anderson, age 27, of Lexington Park, had assaulted the victim, Devin Eric Webb, age 30, of Mechanicsville. Webb then assaulted the suspect by grabbing him in an inappropriate area. Webb had visible signs of injury

requiring medical treatment. Webb was charged with Assault 2nd Degree, Assault 2nd Degree/DOC Emp., Sex Offense 4th Sex Contact. Anderson was charged with Assault 2nd Degree, Assault 2nd Degree/ DOC Employee CASE #36325-14.

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Latham, Pilkerton Lead Youth Movement at Potomac By Doug Watson Potomac Speedway During my near three decade tenure at Southern Maryland›s Potomac Speedway, I have witnessed many drivers cut their racing teeth and the tricky three-eights mile oval. The likes of Jamie Lathroum, David Williams and Kenny Moreland, just to name a few, all have done quite well at Potomac and were also able to reach stardom at other venues as their career’s progressed. Entering the 2017 season I’ve had my eye on two young drivers, who both moved up a class, and reached success in their respective new adventures, Jeremy Pilkerton and Mikey Latham. Both of these second-generation wheelmen both got their start in Potomac’s entry level U-Car class and were quite productive during their tenure with the class. Jeremy Pilkerton is the son of Jeff Pilkerton, a name synonymous to Potomac Speedway. The elder Pilkerton was a 4-time champion in the tracks old Semi-Late class and was also the tracks Late Model champion in 1999. Jeff has scored 50-career Potomac feature wins and still currently competes in the Crate Late Model class. Mikey’s father, Mike Latham, was last year’s Street Stock champion and has col-

lected 51 feature wins in the class, with three of those victories coming this season. After four feature wins and a runner up in the U-Car points in 2015 Jeremy Pilkerton moved up to the Street Stock ranks in 2016. Even though he was unable to win a feature, his consistency rewarded him with a second-place finish in the final point tally. His season would be quite different as Jeremy scored his first win in the faster class in April and would add two more with five races remaining for the class this season. “I came into this season having something to prove.” Said Pilkerton. “This season has been far greater than I ever expected and I cannot believe I am running competitively week in and week out with the likes of Mike Latham, Kyle Nelson and Ed Pope Jr.” Jeremy has quite a coach in his corner as his father Jeff is there every step of the way. “I can’t say enough about my dad.” Jeremy bottom lined. “He has taught me absolutely everything about racing from working on the cars and the importance of sportsmanship. Without him I wouldn’t be the driver or young man I am today.” Mikey Latham stayed with the U-Car class for one final season in 2016. Mikey would rack up 7 feature wins and leave the class as the all-time winner with 18 victories. In arguably Potomac›s most

competitive class, the Hobby Stocks, is where the younger Latham would start the new season. In just his 7th ever start with the faster class, Mikey parked the family owned no.78 in victory lane. Proving the win was no fluke, Mikey scored again this past weekend in a dramatic last lap win over former class champion Jonathan Raley, proving that he is no longer a rookie. “I feel that this season is the best outcome it could be for being in a new car.” Mikey stated. “I’m glad to finally be in a rear wheel drive car because that’s what most cars out there are and It feels good to drive something different.” Proud father Mike Latham’s advice and support have been invaluable in Mikey’s learning curve.”My father taught me that sometimes when you’re leading a race it’s better to be smooth than fast, and that’s how I won my first Hobby Stock race.” Said Mikey. “I know for a fact that I wouldn’t be successful if it weren’t for my dad teaching me everything I know about racing.” The 30-lap Late Model feature at a little over 8 minutes and the 20-lap Crate Late Model feature, which was run in just under 6 minutes, both established track records in each division. After engine trouble hampered his debut at Winchester the week prior, Jamie Lathroum took the power plant

out of his MasterSbilt no.6 and utilized it in his Sommey Lacey owned Rocket XR-1 no.45 and would produce a 5th in the Late Model main. After suffering an arm injury earlier in the season, former Crate Late Model champion John Imler, made his return to competition where he would steer his BRC Lazer no.63 to a 12th in the divisions main. Logan Roberson’s Crate Late Model win was the 8th of his Potomac career, one win shy of the all-time mark of 9 held by Darin Henderson. Sam Archer (1st & 3rd), Dave Adams (4th & 5th) and Jonathan Raley (2nd twice) were the three drivers to score top fives in both Hobby Stock events. Defending track champion Sam Archer holds a healthy 152 point lead over Buddy Dunagan in the season standings with just 5 point races remaining on the schedule. This was just the 8th of 15 scheduled shows this season at Potomac, as rain has taken the other seven. Pennsylvania native Michelle Walls made her first ever Potomac start on Friday. Competing with the Street Stocks, Walls acclimated quickly to the racy Potomac surface and would steer her no.1 to a 4th in the divisions 16-lap feature.

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Eight home matches at Seahawk Stadium highlight the 2017 St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s soccer schedule as released by seventh-year head coach Alun Oliver ‘04. This year’s competitive lineup features 17 regular-season contests, including a conference matchup with Christopher Newport University who advanced to the second round of the 2016 NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Championship Tournament and finished ranked 21st in the final postseason rankings released by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Eight opponents will be making the trek to Seahawk Stadium this season, including Oglethorpe University (Sept. 9) and Bridgewater (Va.) College (Sept. 10) for the annual Seahawk Classic and defending Capital Athletic Conference champion, Christopher Newport, on October 11. The season opens up on the road at the Elmer Lord Memorial Classic (Sept. 1-2) hosted by Salisbury University, facing Gettysburg College and Capital (Ohio) University. Gettysburg was ranked No. 9 in the final NSCAA Mid-Atlantic regional poll while Capital received votes in the final Great Lakes regional poll. After taking on Washington College (Sept. 5) in its home-opener, St. Mary’s hosts the Seahawk Classic before traveling south to battle The Catholic University of America (Sept. 14) and Randolph-

Macon College (Sept. 16). The Seahawks will then welcome former Seahawk men’s soccer head coach and Oliver’s mentor, Eric Wagner, to Seahawk Stadium when Swarthmore College (Sept. 17) comes to town. The Seahawks kick off league action at home on September 23 against Penn State Harrisburg before closing out the month of September at Frostburg State University (Sept. 30). A two-match road trip opens up October at Salisbury (Oct. 4) and Marymount (Va.) University (Oct. 7) before coming back home to square off against CNU on the 11th. After visiting Buena Vista, Va. for a contest at Southern Virginia University (Oct. 14), St. Mary’s hosts University of Mary Washington (Oct. 18) and Wesley College (Oct. 21) in a two-game home-stand. Their regular-season finale will be at York College of Pennsylvania on October 25. The CAC Tournament begins October 28 with first round action followed by the semifinals on November 1 and the championship game on November 4. The Seahawks finished the 2016 campaign with a 12-4-2 (6-2-1 CAC) overall record, marking the third-most wins in program history. It’s just the second-time ever St. Mary’s has notched a dozen victories. Third-seeded St. Mary’s dropped a heartbreaking 1-0 decision to sixth-seeded York College of Pennsylvania in the first round of the CAC Tournament. nmoran@smcm.edu


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Their #2 v. Our #2 The careers of Cleveland guard Kyrie Irving and Washington guard John Wall will be forever linked. Fair or unfair, that’s just how it is. The points of intersection are too great; the comparison is too juicy to ignore. Both players attended blueblood institutions – Wall chose Kentucky, Irving went to Duke – and left for the NBA after just one season. Both were number one overall picks in the NBA Draft - Wall (2010) and Irving (2011) - and have inked lucrative contract extensions. Both players have been four-time All-Stars. Both players are among the best point guards in the world. Oh…and both wear number 2. Similar? Yes. Identical? No. The differences… While Wall and Irving are both point guards, their styles are unique. Wall is a traditional point guard (a regrettably negative description in this great jump shot era). He orchestrates offense through masterful ball distribution. Wall can score as required, but he thinks pass first. His court vision is arguably the best; he inarguably makes his teammates better (and a whole lot richer: see Bradley Beal and Otto Porter). Irving has a little Allen Iverson in him. He’s a better pure shooter than Iverson, but his offensive mentality is identical: score. Pass? Well, sure… but only as necessary. Wall’s and Irving’s impressive individual career statistics illustrate this contrast. Wall’s averaged 18.8 points and 9.2 assists per game; Irving’s countered with 21.6 points and 5.5 assists per game. Pick your style. Toe-may-toe; Toemah-toe. A finely crafted IPA or a porter. The Beatles or the Rolling Stones. Splendid either way. But there’s a non-basketball difference between these two and it surfaced on the same day last week: Irving has a little drama in him…Wall not so much. In his first three seasons, Irving’s Cavs won 21, 24 and 33 games. In the last three, Cleveland’s recorded 53, 57 and 51 wins, appeared in three NBA Finals and won a NBA championship. The change coincided with LeBron James’s return to Cleveland. Yet despite the success realized from the James partnership, Irving requested that the Cavs trade him last week. Why? Irving is fatigued by being Robin to James’s Batman and desires a new team where he can play alphadog and receive the credit he feels he’s deserved. Never mind that James, at

age 32, is likely in decline and may leave Cleveland after this season – all things that would offer Irving the leading role he covets…in Cleveland. And the timing – after the draft, after free agency – was just awful. It drips of impulsiveness and is saturated with self-interest. In other words, Irving threw the latest NBA version of a two-year-old fit. Conversely, just hours after Irving’s trade request made headlines, Wall signed a four-year extension with the Wizards. Wall is staying put and trying to build something that Washington hasn’t had since 1978: a NBA champion. He’s pursuing his careerdefining ring and writing his legacy organically: no team hopping, no trade demands, no drama. Instead of shunning Washington because of all it isn’t, Wall is committed to elevating D.C. - a post-disco era third-world NBA town - to basketball’s pinnacle. And Wall’s making that commitment in his typical all-business, no bull---- style: It’s as if Wall’s never seen a daytime soap, is unfamiliar with Susan Lucci and is disgusted by hysterical, tearless faux-cries. Considering recent team history, Wall, not Irving, should be seeking professional asylum from his current employer. But that’s not Wall’s style. Putting the money aside (it’s so inevitably crazy for NBA stars that it’s irrelevant), Wall’s decision to remain with Washington – a team that needs him more than he needs it - indicates that our #2 values being synonymous with one team and one city and endearing himself to one fan base. In other words, Wall doesn’t just value fame, advancing his “brand” and chasing titles, he values something that’s all but lost in major sports today: loyalty. So while Cleveland deals with chaos in the wake of Irving’s drama-bomb, consider, and appreciate, the calm surrounding the Wizards. Consider and appreciate John Wall, a man who has determined that the greenest grass grows beneath his feet. Send comments to: RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com

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The Tackle Box Fishing Report By Ken and Linda Lamb Contributing Writers Spanish mackerel and bluefish are in the ship’s channel from Hooper’s Island Light to Smith Point. Cobia are in the bay south of Tangier Island in good numbers. There are smaller size and numbers on the lumps below the Target ship, on the Middle Grounds, and in the Mud Leads. Both chummers and trollers are getting cobia in all the lower bay, but the ratio of catchers to non-catchers is

about 10 to one. Rockfish are back in the shallows for lure casters in the Potomac and Patuxent in the early morning. Poppers, swimming lures, and bucktails all work. Late evenings are good too. The rain last week and somewhat cooler temperatures since seems to have stimulated the rock. Many are 26 to 30 inches. Spot, perch and croaker are all biting in the deeper holes in the Patuxent and Potomac. Bottom fishing continues to be excellent. Falling tides seem to be best.

Cobia caught on Captain Kyle Johnson’s charter boat Rock Solid.

Stephan Thorne shows off white perch caught in Breton Bay.

Blue Crabs Rally Late to Split Series The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (8-8) were victorious in the series finale against the Bridgeport Bluefish (10-7) 9-4, rallying in the ninth to win the game. Southern Maryland fell behind early in the matchup, as they looked to win the game and finish the series with a split. Gaby Hernandez allowed a lead-off single to D’Arby Myers, who stole second and advanced to third on a flyball. Myers came in from third on a groundout from Jose Cuevas, opening the scoring on the afternoon. The Blue Crabs were able to respond with a run of their own in the third on a solo homerun from Edwin Garcia. Both teams were scoreless for the next two innings, before the Blue Crabs added two more runs, taking their first lead of the day off Mike Aquilino. Garcia walked to start the inning, advancing to scoring position on a one-out single from Michael Snyder. Cory Vaughn followed with a single, scoring Garcia from second to take the lead. After a walk to L.J. Hoes, Aquilino was lifted from the game with the bases loaded and one out. Frank Dejiulio Jr. took over, immediately allowing a sacrifice fly, scoring Snyder and putting the Blue Crabs ahead 3-1. Hernandez continued strong on the mound, allowing just four hits through his first seven innings of work. He finally ran into trouble in the eighth, sacrificing the lead in the inning. Sean Burroughs started the inning with a single, before an error at third put two men aboard. Two batters later, a hit-by-pitch loaded the bases with one out in the inning. A strikeout picked up out number two, before Hernandez walked Daniel Fields, cutting the lead to just one run. Jose

Gil followed with a bases-loaded single, scoring two runs and putting Bridgeport ahead 4-3. Zack Thornton (1-1) was then brought in from the bullpen, picking Fields off of second to finally end the inning. The Bluefish turned their new one-run advantage to their closer Elvin Ramirez. Ramirez picked up two quick outs, before everything fell apart in the inning for Bridgeport. A single from Zach Cone started the rally, before Garcia doubled him in, tying the game. Zach Wilson followed with a single, scoring Garcia to retake the lead. Two more singles came next, scoring Wilson for an insurance run. After L.J. Hoes was hit by a pitch to load the bases, an error in right field emptied promptly emptied the bases, scoring all three runners to take a 9-4 advantage to the bottom of the ninth. Cody Eppley came on to shut down the game, working a quick 1-2-3 inning for Southern Maryland. The 9-4 win ended a two-game skid for the Blue Crabs, and secured a split in the four-game road series. The Blue Crabs return to action Tuesday, July 25th, for the series opener of the fourgame series against the Somerset Patriots. The Blue Crabs will head to TD Bank Ballpark to face the First-Half Liberty Division Champions. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 P.M. on Tuesday. For more information on the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, or to reserve your seat today for any of the Blue Crabs upcoming home games, please visit our website at somdbluecrabs.com or call us at 301-638-9788.

Joe Tippet with a lovely Rockfish and Red Drum caught casting Bomber Wind Cheaters in the mouth of the Patuxent.

From Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Ronald Jackson caught a 12 and one half inch croaker in the mouth of the Patuxent.


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The Nicolet Basketball Association Brings Positivity to Nicolet Park As the Nicolet Basketball Associations’ 2017 Summer League season approaches the end, we would like to take the time to reflect on the positivity at Nicolet Park located in Lexington Park, Md. The “NBA” players, staff and fans are anxiously awaiting our Playoffs, Championship, and Invitational games to bring the season to an end. This summer was full of exciting basketball games with lots of slam dunks, 3-point fadeaway shots, and overtime game winning free throws, from our 12 teams of 120 players from the Lexington Park Community and surrounding cities. The roster was loaded with collegiate, semi-pro, and elite athletes from our area. The players were able to showcase their talents to their families, friends, and local fans. Our “NBA” fans, which numbered in the hundreds each game, were able to join in on the fun and had the opportunity to come out and show their support to the players by cheering them on and sweating it out with us. The fans also brought bottled water and ice for the players each game. We came together as a community and showed the world, via Facebook Live and other social media sites, how a city can come together as one for the love of the game. The “NBA” is about more than just basketball, it’s about

bringing the community together and providing something else better to do, than the local Detention Center. We have people from the community that volunteer their time each year to help referee, coach, and assist in making each season a success. The “NBA” will continue to strive forward with this mission each summer for years to come. Within the next 3 weeks, we will conclude our season with our Single Elimination Playoff games on August 5th , 11am -5pm and August 10th, 5pm-8pm and our Championship game will be held on August 12th at 5pm. We will be ending our season with our 1st Annual Nicolet Basketball Association Invitational on August 19th at 5pm, which will also include a 3-Point Shootout and a Dunk Contest. All Nicolet Basketball Association games will continue to be held at Nicolet Park and will continue to be free to the public.

The Nicolet Basketball Association’s playoff season is coming up, but operators of the association say it was a successful community endeavor that brought together 12 teams for a total of 120 players.

We would also like to thank the local businesses for donating hotel stays, free haircuts, gift baskets, and gift cards. And a special thank you to our sponsor, Showtime Deli, for believing in and supporting the league and our community. If you would like to volunteer, donate or sponsor a player or team, please contact John Duckett at 240-434-8249 or johnd_coachup@yahoo.com. From John Duckett, Nicolet Basketball Association

The league received strong community support from hotels, businesses and restaurants in the Lexington Park community.


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Teacher Turned Author Coming to Fenwick Street Books Ann Eichenmuller will be at Fenwick try her hand at writing professionally but Street Books from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Au- found the competition in the market to be gust 4 to sign copies of her new novel, Kind daunting. Lies. You might recognize her name from “I always encouraged my students to her Chesapeake Bay Magazine byline, share their writing, but I don’t think I comor from her monthly column, “The Clas- pletely understood how scary that was until sic Ride” that appears each month in Mo- I mailed off my first article,” she admits. torhome Magazine. But chances are that The piece was accepted and published if you attended in All at middle school, “I always encouraged my students Sea, a Caribhigh school, bean boating or community to share their writing, but I don’t magazine, in college in St. think I completely understood how 2015. Since Mary’s County, then, Eichenyou know Ann scary that was until I mailed off my muller’s work Eichen muller first article.” has appeared as the face at in a half-dozen the front of the different pubclassroom. That lications and -Ann Eichenmuller is because the was recently award-winning recognized by writer spent thirty-two years teaching Boating Writers International. Still, her everything from sixth grade English to first love has always been fiction, and she technical writing, with much of her career was thrilled when her first book was acspent at Leonardtown and Margaret Brent cepted last fall by High Tide Publications, Middle Schools. Now living in Virginia, a traditional Virginia-based publishing Eichenmuller is returning to St. Mary’s house. The novel follows heroine Sandi this summer to celebrate the publication Beck, still recovering from the sudden loss of her mystery novel, Kind Lies, with a of her husband, as she tries to untangle a book signing at Fenwick Street Books in web of deceit surrounding a friend’s apparLeonardtown. ent suicide. Set in tidewater Maryland and It is a sweet homecoming. When she Virginia, the book examines the choices we retired in 2014, Eichenmuller wanted to make to protect those we love.

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Ann Eichenmuller’s new book, Kind Lies.

Kind Lies has received praise from reviewers for its “persuasive depictions of contemporary America” and its “deep understanding of relationships and small town life,” and readers have already started clamoring for a sequel. “I’m working on it!” Eichenmuller says

with a laugh. She looks forward to seeing former students along with fans at between 5 and 7 p.m. on August 4 at Fenwick Street Books’ First Friday book signing. From Wednesday Davis

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Hoyer Announces Fourth Annual Congressional App Challenge Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) announced the launch of the fourth annual Congressional App Challenge for high school students in Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District. Established by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013, the Congressional App Competition is a nationwide event that invites students from all Congressional districts to compete, either individually or in a group of up to four, by creating and presenting an original software application, or “app,” for a mobile, tablet, or computer platform of their choice. The contest, modeled off the long-successful Congressional Art Competition, is designed to promote innovation and engagement in the STEM education fields. “I am delighted to launch the fourth annual App Challenge, an exciting opportunity for students in the Fifth District to showcase their programming capabilities,” said Congressman Hoyer. “The Congressional App Challenge is an excellent opportunity for students to get hands-on experience testing and building apps. With computer scientists in high demand in Maryland and across the country, we must do everything we can to encourage students to explore the field of computer science, and work to eliminate shortages of high quality candidates. I look forward

to seeing the work produced by students in the Fifth District.” The Congressional App Challenge is open to all high school students who live in or are eligible to attend public schools located in Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District. Students entering the competition must submit source code along with a YouTube or VIMEO video that explains and demonstrates their app and what they learned through the competition process. The final deadline for submissions for the 2017 competition is November 1, 2017. Students are encouraged to register and begin work on their projects as soon as possible. Students are also encouraged to chronicle their progress on social media using the hashtag #CAC17. The winning individual or team will be recognized at an awards ceremony with Congressman Hoyer, featured on Hoyer.House.gov and CongressionalAppChallenge.us, and the winning app will be placed on display in the U.S. Capitol alongside winners from across the country. More details on registering, submitting a contest entry, the rules of the competition, and helpful programming resources can be found here or at CongressionalAppChallenge.us.

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Fritz To Seek Murder Charges for Fatal Overdoses

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer State’s Attorney Richard Fritz wants the chance to bring harsher penalties against drug dealers whose sales lead to fatal overdoses in his bid for a sixth term as the county’s chief prosecutor. “We’re getting ready to turn up the heat big time,” Fritz, 70, told The County Times. “For fatal overdoses we’ll be seeking convictions for second-degree depraved heart murder.

Fritz said the push for enhanced penalties for drug dealers But the drug problem was too big for the program to take is in response to the opiate epidemic sweeping the nation in everyone who needed treatment. and that has caused Gov. Larry Hogan to declare a statewide “It puts fire into the nature of the program,” Fritz said. emergency. “But there are only so many who can be taken in.” A total of nine people died in St. Mary’s County last year Virtually any drug dealer or person convicted of a violent as a result of heroin overdoses, according to the latest data crime is barred from seeking treatment through drug court. from the state’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Still, Fritz admitted that getting successful prosecutions three more than in 2015. of drug dealers in fatal overdoses is not easy, since the drugs The same data showed that heroin overdoses have in- in the overdose have to be traced back to a specific dealer. creased steadily since 2014 here. “If you have 10 overdose deaths you may only be able to The chief prosecutor explained that the depraved heart prove two or three of them,” said Fritz. “So you have to purstatute did not require there be a specific intent to commit a sue the ones you know you can get.” homicide but by engagDrug cases always offer an ing in such depraved opportunity to get addicts into “You distribute drugs and acts as selling lethal treatment, said Fritz, though the narcotics to oft times sobering process does not always someone gets killed you’re going desperate addicts, the work, added to that are the vicact itself was enough tims of drug addicts who seek to prison.“ for a murder charge. justice for being burglarized or He even argued that stolen from to feed the addiction. -State’s Attorney Richard Fritz addicts who are physiBalancing those two sides cally and psychologiagainst prosecutorial discretion cally in need of the drug might not be able to stop themselves is always on his mind. from buying drugs capable of killing them. “There are a few people you hope you can save in this “I consider drug dealing to be a violent crime,” Fritz said. business,” Fritz said. Fritz said his is one of the few state attorneys offices in the If Fritz wins re-election in 2018, he said that four-year state to seek murder charges against drug dealers for fatal term would be his last, but he wants to end his time as a overdoses their illicit wares cause. prosecutor the way he started it, by attacking the drug crisis. Attempts at the state level to enhance penalties for such “I’ve worked a substantial period of time on the drug cases, attempting to mimic federal statutes, have been de- problem,” Fritz said. “And St. Mary’s County is suffering feated several times in the legislature, he said. now more than anytime that I’ve seen in the last 33 years. “It’s failed each and every time,” Fritz said. “That takes a “I’m going to spend the next four years attacking the herlot of power away from us.” oin distribution chain.” As jurisdictions grapple with finding the right strategy to In contrast to the rise in violent crime locally that was combat and defeat — or at least control — the opiate crisis, mirrored in national trends in the past year, Fritz said police Fritz said targeting drug dealers with enhanced penalties and courts in St. Mary’s are doing their jobs. might help curb drug sales. “Despite the fact that we have very serious crimes… comThe dual drug court programs for juvenile and adult ad- pared to many other counties, St. Mary’s County is still an dicts of alcohol or other narcotics has been effective in help- extremely safe place to live.” ing participants recover, Fritz said, because of its strict drug guyleonard@countytimes.net testing and accountability practices.

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The special First Friday Happy Hour will start early at 4 pm. Breton Bites (small plates) will be available restaurant-wide and on the patio until 5 pm and then offered at the bar from 5-7 pm. Dinner in the dining room and patio will start at 5 pm. Jenna will be designing a ‘rock’ themed drink and Brian will be featuring a dinner special TBA, be sure to stop by for this special event!

Stop by Dragonfly Designs and meet local artist/ shop owner Sharon and receive 20% off all purchases on First Friday, August 4th from 5-8 pm! Locally sourced art, as well as pieces created by Sharon herself, will be available as well as gift items, fashion bags and purses, unique antiques, home decor, jewelry from all over the world & more!

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Another great First Friday special is in for August 4th! Buy One Get One 40% OFF ALL Furniture Orders over $1000 *Excludes Consignment items. Also come meet the amazing volunteers and animals available for adoption from Second Hope Rescue at Home Elements!

YELLOW DOOR ART STUDIOS

22795 Washington St., 240-925-1888

Join us for 5 on Fridays: Rock n’ Roll Paintings from 5-8 pm on First Friday, August 4th! $5 for work on paper, $10 for 8x10, $15 for 11x14. PLUS: Annual Yellow Door Student Show, be sure to come by! Create a painting with your child or drop them off here with us while you enjoy the First Friday festivities nearby!

WINE & DESIGN

41610 Fenwick St., 240-925-7464

2 BROKE GIRLS BOUTIQUE & STUDIO 22760 Washington St., 240-210-3998

HOME ELEMENTS

BIG Larry’s

41620 Courthouse Dr. (2nd floor), 301-997-4240

From 6-8 pm on First Friday walk in and paint a mini canvas for only $15! Choose from the many fun selections that we will have for this event, come join us every First Friday for our Open Studio.

Be sure to visit Downtown Leonardtown’s newest shop on First Friday! They have great clothing, jewelry, accessories, and much more. Be sure to inquire about their party packages, Activity Thursdays, free upcoming Skin Care Class and other special events. “We pride ourselves on honesty, integrity, and personal service. We stock a variety of women’s and children’s clothing and accessories. Our Birthday parties give each little Princess or Super Hero a day to remember for years to come.”

NORTH END GALLERY

41652 Fenwick Street, 301-475-3130

North End Gallery presents their new show “Rock, Paper, Scissors” - as inspired by Leonardtown’s theme, Rockin’ First Friday. Drop by the gallery to see their wonderful artists’ work and join them for the Opening Reception on August 4th. While you are there, be sure to enter the Mystery Box drawing for a chance at winning free art. Mugs by Rachel Platt

BTB COFFEE BAR/ BTB SPEAKEASY 41658 Fenwick St. 301-475-2400

Stop by the BTB on First Friday, for a handcrafted coffee, frappe, smoothie, chai & more! The free marshmallow roasting pit will be open and coloring pages available for kids of all ages to get crafty or just plain relax.

Make Leonardtown “Your Special Place To Be” every First Friday! LEONARDTOWN FIRST FRIDAYS

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CRAZY FOR EWE

22725 Washington Street, 301-475-2744

This month’s First Friday project uses Luxe Fingering in gorgeous gradient colorways hand-dyed by Apple Tree Knits. For the pattern, I’ve chosen Brickless by Martina Behm. The pattern is easy but not boring - my favorite kind of knit. With Luxe Fingering’s generous yardage, you’ll need just one skein. First Friday is a “Knit 1 Sip 2” event, so come enjoy a glass of wine while you get started on a fabulous project with us!

FENWICK STREET USED BOOKS & MUSIC 41655A Fenwick Street, 301-475-2859

Ann Eichenmuller, former St. Mary’s County educator and graduate of St. Mary’s College, will be signing copies of her mystery/suspense novel on First Friday, August 4th from 5-7 pm. Eichenmuller is an award-winning essayist and reporter whose work appears regularly in Chesapeake Bay and Motorhome magazines, come meet her at Leonardtown’s favorite book & music shop!

THE GOOD EARTH NATURAL FOODS CO. 41675 Park Ave., 301-475-1630

Stop by The Good Earth between 5 and 8pm to meet Andy of Emerald Health Bioceuticals, www.emeraldhealthbio. com. Andy will be happy to answer any questions you may have about Phytocannabinoids and how you can help your own Endocannabinoid System. Emerald Health Products are 20% off during this introductory promotion plus with purchase you will receive a free booklet written by Dr. Michael T. Murray.

Audience participation

Drum Circle! with the

SoMar Drummers

8-10 PM at The Wharf

In the case of rain, the Drum Circle will moved to the Leonardtown Arts Center at 22660 Washington Street, 2nd Floor

Crazy for Ewe

Join us for an evening of music and fun. “The Lucky Few” will be performing your favorite tunes on The Square. Participating shops, restaurants, and art galleries throughout town will be open late. Come dressed as your favorite rocker or in the style of your favorite musical era and be entered to win great prizes! Your pet can dress up and be entered also!

Knit something beautiful Lessons for all levels. Get started today! www.crazyforewe.com 301-475-2744

On The Square PET VALU

Come to the Pet Valu table from 5-8 pm for free samples and a handcrafted treat for your doggy! If you or your pet dress up in the theme of the evening (in any type of Rock ‘n Roll attire) then you can register to win a prize! Anyone in costume and of any age may enter their name for a random raffle for two half-day kayak rentals, just stop by the Pet Valu tent on the grass across from La Rive Breton.

New View Fiber Works Studio

Featuring Handcrafted Gifts & Items Produced by Local Artisans & Farmers Sophisticated Weavings & Intricately Knitted Quality Lace Luxury Fibers & Lush Textiles Including Fine Wool, Alpaca, Angora, Mohair, Silk & Cotton

ST. MARIES CHORAL ARTS

Our special guests from St. Maries Choral Arts will be set up on The Square, stop by their table and learn more about this amazing group from 5-8 pm! Their Choirs include St. Maries Musica, Singers, Minstrels, Acapella, and a Children’s Chorus, come talk to them for additional details.

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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.

Billy Edward Devine

Billy Edward Devine, 57 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on July 19, 2017 at his residence. Born July 6, 1960 in Woodland, CA. He was the son of Nova Devine and the late Edward Harrison Devine. Billy was the loving husband of Timi Teresa Devine, father of Nicholas Devine of Dallas, GA and Kyle Devine of Colorado Springs, CO, and two grandchildren, he is also survived by his siblings; Terry Devine of Lodi, CA, Sherry Roff of Durham, CA, Steve Dennis of Nevada, Jack Dennis of Oroville, CA, Linda Dennis of California, Danny Dennis of California, Herbert Dennis of California, Ola Dennis-Scarbrough of California, and Lola Dennis-Welker of California. Billy moved to St. Mary’s County in2006 coming from Japan, he was a Program Analyst for the U.S. Government. Billy was a member of the Aviation Ordnance Association and the Chief Petty Officer Club. A Graveside will be held on Friday, July 28, 2017 at 1:00PM in the Reedley Cemetery, Reedley, CA. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.d Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.

William Thomas “Bill” Rose

William Thomas “Bill” Rose, 61, of Hollywood, MD passed away peacefully from this life into God’s arms on July 20, 2017, defeating the beast, cancer as he walked freely into God’s kingdom. He was born March 16, 1956 in Bristol, PA to the late Edward Rose and Madeline Barrett Rose. Bill was raised in Levittown, PA. In 1974 he graduated from Pennsbury High School, where he ran track and played water polo. On April 7, 1975 Bill enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in April 1979 as a Machinery Technician Second Class. He began employment with the Department of Defense at NAPC in Trenton, NJ where he worked until transferring to Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Department of Public Works in 1993. He continued his career as an Engineer Technician until his retirement in 2010. On May 25, 1985, Bill married his sweetheart, Karen in Hartsville, PA. Together they celebrated over 32 wonderful years of marriage. He was an active member of First Saints Community Church music ministry as a founding member of their worship team where he taught and played guitar for many years. He was active in youth ministry, Vacation Bible School, as well as serving with Christmas in April teams and taking the lead on many other church building and renovation projects. Bill will be remembered as the “Iron-

man” for his devotion to his family, his love of music, his brilliant inventions, and his love of puns. In addition to his beloved wife, Karen, Bill is also survived by his daughters, Caitlin McKelvey (Joshua) of Greensboro, NC and Claudia Rose of Carey, NC; his sister, Paula Osborn (Frank) of Levittown, PA; his brothers, Thomas Rose (Joan) of Largo, FL, Robert Rose (Rose) and John Rose, both of Levittown, PA; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Edward and Madeline Rose, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Edward “Bud” Rose. Family will receive friends on Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at First Saints Community Church – St. Paul’s Campus, 25550 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Life Celebration Service will be celebrated by Pastor John Wunderlich at 11:00 a.m. A private interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Joseph “Anthony” Lang

Joseph “Anthony” Lang, 73, of California, MD, passed away Friday July 14, 2017 in Baltimore Shock Trauma Center. Anthony was born March 11, 1944 in Leonardtown, Maryland to Paul Frank and Agnes Wheeler Lang of Great Mills, MD. He grew up in Great Mills and graduated Ryken High School in 1961. On June 27, 1964 he married Elaine Yeatman at Holy Face Church in Great Mills. They shared 53 years together. Anthony enjoyed being on the water, fishing and crabbing, as well as watching the Orioles play ball, and spending time with his family. Anthony was preceded in death by his father Frank Lang. He is survived by his wife Elaine of California, MD; his mother, Agnes Lang of California, MD; his children Denise Bennett of Valley Lee, Richard (Beverly) Lang of Lexington Park, and Steven (Cindy) Lang of Dameron; two sisters, Mary Ellen (William) Parron of Hollywood, MD, and Donna (James) Falkowski of California, MD; his twelve grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Contributions may be made to Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, 46763 Shangri La Drive, Lexington Park, MD or 21685 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park, MD or to the American Cancer Society online at cancer.org or P.O. Box 42040 Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

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In Remembrance

Rita Jo Goddard

Rita Jo Goddard “Jody”, 64, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on July 17, 2017 in Washington, DC. Born on September 23, 1952 in Norton, VA she was the daughter of Ruby Lovetta Willis of DeLand, FL and the late Joe Donald Reece. Jody was the loving wife of Francis H. Goddard whom she married on June 28, 1969 in Holy Face Catholic Church Great Mills, MD. Jody is survived by her children: Robin Belden (Bob) of Valley Lee, MD, Traci Pulliam (Dragon) of Valley Lee, MD, Alison Goddard of Charlotte, NC and 4 Grandchildren. Siblings: Terry Reece, Steve Reece, Diana Belian, Richard Reece and Michelle Waliser. She is preceded in death by her brother Joseph (Dunie) Reece. Jody graduated from Great Mills High School and was lifelong St. Mary’s County resident. Jody’s greatest joy in life was being a loving mother and Grammy. Contribution may be made to: http://fundraising.stjude. org/site/TR?px=4642959&fr_ id=39300&pg=personal Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.

Deborah Michelle “Debbie” Dugan

Deborah Michelle “Debbie” Dugan, 45, of Hollywood, MD passed away on July 16, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 20, 1971 in Blytheville, AR to John B. Fleming of Las Cruces, NM and Diana Garrett Huber of Hollywood, MD. Debbie graduated from Eastwood High School in 1990. She earned her Associates Degree from College of Southern Maryland. On April 20, 1996 she married the love of her life, Patrick Erin Dugan at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD. Together they celebrated over 21 wonderful years of marriage. She began working at St. John’s Catholic Church in August 2006 as the Facilities Manager. It was much more than just a job, it was her passion. She was dedicated to helping Reverend Raymond Schmidt and the entire community at St. John’s. She was instrumental in getting the Monsignor Harris Center open. She led the campaign on repairing the school and getting it reopened. She enjoyed traveling, with her favorite trips being to Ireland and Hawaii. Her other hobbies included going to Nanny’s Beach in Hollywood, doing puzzles and playing card games, especially Rummy. Her greatest love was spending time with her family, especially her beloved children. In addition to her parents and beloved husband, Debbie is also survived by her wonderful children: Michael Raymond Dugan, Caitlin Michelle Dugan and John “Jack” Dugan, all of Hollywood, MD; her brother, Clint Boyd Fleming of Annapo-

lis, MD; her step-siblings: Laurel Smith of San Antonio, TX, James A. Huber of Prince Frederick, MD, Timothy Huber of Indian Head, MD; and many extended family and friends. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Raymond Dugan, John “Jack Dugan, Dennis “Kevin” Dugan, Clint Boyd Fleming, David Hanf, and John Selby. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Francis Regis Catholic School, 43900 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Donald Dean Everman

Donald Dean Everman age 96, of Lake Panasofkee Florida, passed away peacefully Tuesday July 18, 2017 in Leesburg, Florida. Mr. Everman was born March 6, 1921 to Roy Jay and Jessie Belle Everman in Wann, Nebraska. There he grew up on a small farm, studied business at the University of Omaha and enlisted in the US Navy at the beginning of World War II. He proudly served as an aviator in the US Navy for 23 years, 4 of which he served as co-pilot onboard the PBY-34A (Black Cat) search and rescue flying boat in the South Pacific; he was well decorated for his service, retired as Lieutenant Commander in 1964 at Patuxent River Naval Air Station and remained a true patriot throughout his life. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Panasofkee where he especially enjoyed his weekly Sunday School lessons. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Ceresco, Nebraska (32nd Degree Free Mason for 70 years), the Elks Lodge of California Maryland, the V.F.W. Post 10084 of Lake Panasofkee, and the Military Officers Association of America. After his time in the US Navy he remained a lifetime enthusiast in military aircraft and especially flying boats. Throughout his life his love of nature found him creating and maintaining beautiful gardens in all of his homes which progressed into his interest in raising poultry and exotic birds. He was predeceased by his wife of 25 years Margaret Everman, former wife of 29 years Shirley Ann Craddock, and his son Dean Everman. He is survived by his daughters: Sandra Decker (Dave), Lana Williams (Jerry), and Melanie Richardson (Mike), 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held on Monday July 31, 2017 at Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell, FL at 10am. Graveside service following at Florida National Cemetery Bushnell, FL. Donations can be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars (https://heroes.vfw.org) in memory of Lieutenant Commander Donald D. Everman, USN Retired.


Annual WWII USO Remembrance Set for Aug. 4 The 10th Annual WWII USO Remembrance (USO Night) will be held Friday, August 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., in Solomons at the riverwalk pavilion. The public is invited to this USO style celebration hosted by the Circle of Angels Initiative, Inc. Enjoy local celebrities SPAMtime T/5 Vince “SPAM” Turner and PFC Vincent “Bubba” Turner as they reenact a 1942 radio broadcast featuring “Music and Memories of 1942,” an era well known for its jump and jive music. Honor a loved one by naming them as you throw rose petals into the waters of the Patuxent River during the wreath laying ceremony. In an ironic twist of history, on the first Friday in August, August 7, 1942, the first invasion was in the Pacific Solomon Islands after training on Solomons Island, MD. The first European invasion was at Normandy on Tuesday, June 6, 1944. Solomons was home to the “cradle of invasion,” the WWII top-secret amphibious training base for the invasion of Europe and Japanese-held Pacific islands. The United Services Organization or USO began with citizens who served coffee and donuts to soldiers passing through their towns. USO Night is an event held to honor those who trained at WWII Solomon Island, especially those who never returned to their families. In WWII, our uniformed troops went from Solomons to the Pacific and Europe. The Circle of Angels carries on the tradition so people may honor the sacrifices of those who served in uniform and on the Homefront and so

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youth may learn about that momentous time in history. The Calvert Marine Museum sponsored the Cradle of Invasion, a daylong event, from 1997 to 2007. The Circle of Angels hosted USO Night for the first time in 2007. Circle of Angels Initiative, Inc. can be reached at P. O. Box 7, Friendship, MD 20758, or 301-778-3848. Check their website at www. circleofangels.org or at circleofangels on facebook

Family Style Festival - Rain or Shine Concert area under permanent pavilion

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bluegrass & old-time music festival (under new management)

August 11 & 12, 2017 GoddArd FArm

Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, North Carolina - Saturday

21810 Clay Hill Road • Leonardtown, MD 20650

The Tyler Williams Band, Ohio Saturday

Flatt Lonesome Florida - Friday

Chris Henry and the Hardcore Grass Nashville, TN - Saturday

Randall Hibbitts and Appalachia, Virginia - Friday

From Circle of Angels

Mickey Galyean and Cullen’s Bridge, North Carolina Saturday TiCkeTS:

2 Day Advance $45 each until July 15 (afterward gate price)

David Parmley & Cardinal Tradition Tennessee - Friday

Friday gate: $30 each Show starts at 2:00 pm Saturday gate: $30 each Show starts at 12:00 pm 2 day at the gate: Under 12 admitted free $55.00 each with paid adult To order by mail, please make check or money order payable to “L’il Margaret’s Bluegrass” and send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: L’il Margaret’s Bluegrass - P.O. Box 741, California, MD 20619 To order by credit card, go to: http://lilmargaretsbluegrass.bpt.me/

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Rules: 1. Please, no display of alcohol or smoking in the concert area at any time 2. No coolers allowed in concert area 3. Absolutely No Drugs allowed 4. Pets are welcome, but not in the concert area and must be kept on a leash at all times 5. Permission is required to distribute material or sell goods on property 6. Arm bands must be clearly displayed at all times 7. No refunds 8. We reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone 9. Not responsible for accidents, injuries, or losses

For more information call: 301-737-3004

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visit www.visitstmarysmd.com

official Bluegrass Hotel: LaQuinta Inns & Suites, 22769 Three Notch rd, California, md 20619, (301) 862-4100

Gates open Wednesday auGust 9, 2017 Home cooked food, ice, non-alcoholic beverages and ice cream available for sale • Vendor spaces are available. Call 301-737-3004 to reserve. www.lilmargaretsbluegrass.com

Camping:

Electric & Water: $30.00 per day Rough Camping: $20.00 weekend Paid at the gate, but to reserve a specific site, call 301-475-8191 • Dump Station available $5.00

Bring your lawn chairs • Plenty of parking on site • 24 Hour Security


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Pet of the Week MEET TATER TOT

Hi, my name is Tater Tot and I’m an adorable 2 year old male Domestic Shorthair. I absolutely LOVE to be with people and I will be quite content spending all day getting attention from you. Please Choose Me! Remember, if there is room in the heart, there is room in the house!

When Temperatures Rise Don’t Forget About Your Pets The summer season is in full swing and the St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services and Technology reminds pet owners to keep their pets’ safe during the summer’s months. Be extra aware of your furry friends withthe increased high temperatures and humidity.

To visit me or get more information contact Tri-County Animal Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville) or call 301-932-1713 . To see more of my friends available for adoption, like us on Facebook @ TriCounty Animal Shelter Southern MD.

— Watch for humidity — Limit exercise on hot days — Provide enough shade and water — Don’t rely on a fan — Watch out for hot pavement For more information on preparedness and heat safety, visit prepare.stmarysmd.com and weather.gov/heat. From St. Mary’s County PIO

Outdoor Flea Market HANDCRAFTED ITEMS, ANTIQUES, JEWELRY, BAKED GOODS, HOME DECOR & MORE!

Saturday, Sept. 16 8 AM - 4 PM

CECIL’S OLD MILL 20854 INDIAN BRIDGE RD, CALIFORNIA, MD 20619

RAIN DATE: SATURDAY SEPT. 23, 8-4

Vendors Wanted! Contact Darlene Cucinotta 301-247-6553 dcucino@yahoo.com

Pets of the Week PETER, PAUL & MARY

Peter was adopted but Paul and Mary are still looking for their home. They are fully vetted and cost $125 each. They are incredibly friendly. They were trapped behind Olive Garden when they were tiny babies and have been socialized and domesticated. They routinely crawl in their foster mom’s lap to snooze and to be petted. They both have instant purr motors. They love to play. Paul and Mary are very well adjusted and friendly kittens. Please spay and neuter and help

stop the overpopulation of cats. The shelter is forced to euthanize 185 cats per month due to overpopulation. If you are feeding cats, please contact Feral Cat Rescue to borrow traps at diane@feralcatrescuemd.org You can meet Paul and Mary at the Petco in California this weekend on Saturday and Sunday between 10:30 and 3. Applications can be filled out at Petco or at our website at www. feralcatrescuemd.org.


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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Office Announces National Night Out Participating to Host Community Blood Drive Communities On Tuesday, August 1, from 6 pm-8 pm, neighborhoods throughout St. Mary’s County will join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 34th Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and will involve over 11,000 communities from all 50 states, US territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime efforts, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships and send a message to criminals letting them know our neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Below is a listing of participating communities in St. Mary’s County. If you do not see your community listed and would like to sign up your community or obtain more information for next year, contact Corporal Angela Delozier at Angela.Delozier@stmarysmd.com. Participating Communities: • Birch Way Community – California • Breton Bay Community – Leonardtown

• South Hampton Community – Lexington Park sponsored by the Mediation Center of St. Mary’s County • St. Mary’s Landing Apartments – Lexington Park • Town Creek – Lexington Park • Elizabeth Hills Community– California • St. Andrew’s Estates – California • Heard’s Estates – Great Mills • St. Joseph’s Community Center– Mechanicsville • Spring Valley Apartments – Lexington Park • Woodland Acres – California • Country Lakes – Mechanicsville • Leonard’s Freehold – Leonardtown • Lexington Village – Lexington Park • Golden Beach/Patuxent Knolls – Mechanicsville • Persimmons Hill – Mechanicsville • Bay Ridge Estates – Lexington Park • Colony Square – Lexington Park • 7th District Fire Department – Bushwood The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office welcomes the following “newbies” to National Night Out: Elizabeth Hills, St. Andrew’s Estates, and Heard’s Estates.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will host a community blood drive on August 2, 2017. The drive will be held at The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office located at 23150 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown, MD. When you go the extra mile and give blood you will receive a $5 Target eGiftCard after your attempted donation About 1 in 5 people entering a hospital needs blood, so donors are always in constant demand. Patients with cancer, victims of accidents, and those undergoing surgery are just some of the recipients who benefit from blood donations. By donating just one pint of blood, you have the potential to save up to three lives. The summer months often present a

challenging time for the American Red Cross. You will make a lifesaving contribution that benefits accident victims, cancer patients, surgical candidates, children with blood disorders and many others. If you have never donated blood, please consider doing so. Your donations are always in high demand. To schedule an appointment to donate blood call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to www.redcrossblood.org or contact Melissa Emerson at 301-475-4200, ext. *1914 or by email, Melissa.Emerson@stmarysmd. com. Walk-ins are also welcome at this drive. From Jennifer Stone, Sheriff’s Office PIO

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Tai Chi for Arthritis Garvey Senior Activity Center 41780 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Wednesdays, July 12- Aug. 16 The Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi program developed by Dr. Paul Lam, uses gentle Sun-style Tai Chi routines that are safe, easy to learn and suitable for every fitness level. The Tai Chi program helps reduce stress, increase balance and flexibility, and improves your overall mind, body and spirit. During the six weeks, participants learn warm-up and cool-down exercises, six basic core movements, and direction changes to add challenge. Due to the nature of this class, attendance at all sessions is highly recommended and no walk-ins are accepted; advance sign-up is required. To register, call 301-475-4200, ext.*1050. Tour Thomas Stone National Historic Site 6655 Rose Hill Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677 10:00 AM The National Park Service invites you to learn the secrets of the Declaration of Independence at the home of one of Maryland’s signers. Activities include: • Free tours of Thomas Stone’s house are normally given on demand. • Watch a film and explore the exhibits in the Visitor Center. • Hike over two miles of trails through forests and fields, while passing historic plantation buildings and the Stone Family Cemetery. • Complete an assortment of Junior Ranger activities to earn badges, certificates, and other prizes. • Collect seven different National Park Passport Stamps. • Purchase books and souvenirs in the gift shop. Phone: Phone: 301-392-2776. www.nps.gov/thst/index.htm Bingo Every Saturday Mother Catherine Academy 33883 Chaptico Road Mechanicsville, MD 20659 6:30 PM Early Birds start at 6:30 PM, regular Games start at 7:00 PM. $10 admission (includes one regular book). Progressive Money Ball! Door prizes. Concessions: Weekly specials along with regulars pizza, cheeseburgers, hamburgers, hot dogs

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and french fries. Pull Tabs 1000.00 dollar payouts with some having multiple winners. Down lines and 3 Balls! $50 Early Birds. Either/or Blackout 100.00. $100 Regular Games. Specials Guaranteed 200.00. Quickie 100.00. Bonanza 54# OR LESS 500.00 Consolation 100.00. Jackpot in 54 numbers or less $1000 (Progressive—$200 added each week). Consolation $500. Winner Take All Special. Call 301-884-3165 for more information. Visit our website www.mothercatherine.org for Jackpot and Moneyball update. R&B Line Dancing Garvey Senior Activity Center 41780 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Mondays, July 17-Aug. 21 This is a NEW program starting in July. If you have ever wanted to learn some of the line dances that are all the rage right now come on in and join us! We will be taking it step by step and learning dances like the Cupid Shuffle or The Wobble. The cost per class will be $12 for all 6 classes payable to Marie Bond; payment is due at time of reservation. Call the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 for more information.

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Zumba Fitness Classes No Contract, No Membership! 21161 Lexwood Drive, (Building 21155) 2nd Floor Lexington Park, MD 20653 Zumba Fitness classes No contract, no memberships, Pay as you go! Monday Zumba Toning 6:00 PM at the Housing Authority Tuesday Zumba Fitness 6:00 PM at the Housing Authority Wednesday Aqua Zumba 7:00 PM at the Elks lodge Pool Thursday Zumba Fitness 6:00 PM at the Housing Authority Saturday Aqua Zumba 8:30 PM at the Elks Lodge Pool All Classes are open to everybody! Elks Lodge Pool: 45779 Fire Dept. Ln, California, MD 20619. More info: 301-481-0752. VBS: MIGHTY FORTRESS-In Jesus, the Victory is Won! Callaway Baptist Church 20960 Point Lookout Road Callaway MD 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Vacation Bible School: July 31st thru August 4th Kindergarten thru 6th Grade

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To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email zach@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.

Invite your friends and neighbors. For questions call 301-994-0655 or email callawaybaptist@juno.com

Friday, July 28

Callaway Village Market XL 21030 Point Lookout Road, Callaway MD 20620 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Shop the Callaway Village Market XL indoor/outdoor featuring produce, seafood, flowers, flea/yard sale, art/crafts and retail vendors. Our village market is a place to buy, sell and trade. Information online at www.5southeventcenter. com/callaway-village-market-xl-1, email john@5southeventcenter.com or call John at 240-538-1984. Vendors wanted! Information, rental agreement and payment options online at www.5southeventcenter. com/callaway-village-market-xl-1, email john@5southeventcenter.com or call John at 240-538-1984. Butterfly Fridays Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD 20636 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Check sotterley.org for details. Race Boat Block Party on the Square The Rex On the Square in Leonardtown 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM To kick off the Southern Maryland Boat Club’s Summer Regatta, there will be a Block Party on the Square in Leonardtown, in front of the Rex. Several Vintage Race Boats will be on display and drivers will be on hand to discuss their boats and the Regatta. The band “Unfinished Business” will be featured on the stage. Great music, great food, great people, and a great time!! For information about the SMBC Summer Regatta go to the Events page on SMBC website: southernmarylandboatclub@yahoo.com. “Once Upon a Mattress” Three Notch Theatre 21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM The Newtowne Players present the Broadway hit musical. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for military/seniors/students and $13 for children under 12. Visit www.newtowneplayers.org to purchase tickets. For reservations, call 301-737-5447.

Saturday, July 29

Callaway Village Market XL 21030 Point Lookout Road, Callaway MD 20620 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Shop the Callaway Village Market XL indoor/outdoor featuring produce, seafood, flowers, flea/yard sale, art/crafts and retail vendors. Our village market is a place to buy, sell and trade. Information online at www.5southeventcenter. com/callaway-village-market-xl-1, email john@5southeventcenter.com or call John at 240-538-1984. Vendors wanted! Information, rental agreement and payment options online at www.5southeventcenter. com/callaway-village-market-xl-1, email john@5southeventcenter.com or call John at 240-538-1984. Summer Regatta at Leonardtown Wharf Leonardtown Wharf 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM The third annual Southern Maryland Boat Club (SMBC) Summer Regatta. Come experience two full days of exciting vintage outboard race boats showing their prowess on the race course as the sights and sounds of the past come alive. Admission is free. Parking will be at the top of the hill in Leonardtown with free bus transportation to the wharf. The pits will be open for spectators to view the boats up close during the lunch break and after the heats are finished for the day. A small entrance fee will be charged to enter the pits. Drivers will be on hand to talk with visitors and answer questions. For more information visit the Events page on the SMBC website: southernmarylandboatclub.com. Tidewater Archaeology Weekend Historic St. Mary’s City 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Help uncover the past at one of the bestpreserved colonial sites in the nation. Take a guided tour of excavations, and don’t miss a once-a-year opportunity to explore the archaeology laboratory. $10 adult; $9 senior; $6 youth; free to ages 5 and younger, and to Friends members. (240) 8954990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org. Ghosts of Sotterley Auditions Sotterley Plantation 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Join us for another exciting year of Ghostwalk. Auditions will be cold readings from

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the script. Ghosts is an outdoor, rain/shine event held Oct 20, 21,26,27,28. If you want to help with makeup, tech or act—join us for auditions. For more information, contact Sotterley 301-373-2280. 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. Sandwiches will cost $7.00 each. Call (301) 884-4071 for further information. Also check out our website at: www. alpost221.webs.com/. Texas Holdem ELKS Bounty St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge 45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park, MD 20653 7:00 PM $65 Buy in—includes Bounty and 50/50 raffle ticket. 12,000 chips Starting Stack. Earn a BOUNTY chip worth $10 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. Please enter through the side of the building. Questions: James Dean 240-577-0828 Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com. “Once Upon a Mattress” Three Notch Theatre 21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM The Newtowne Players present the Broadway hit musical. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for military/seniors/students and $13 for children under 12. Visit www.newtowneplayers.org to purchase tickets. For reservations, call 301-737-5447. Star Party Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD 20636 9:00 PM Check sotterley.org for details.

Sunday, July 30

Summer Regatta at Leonardtown Wharf Leonardtown Wharf 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM The third annual Southern Maryland Boat Club (SMBC) Summer Regatta. Come experience two full days of exciting vintage outboard race boats showing their prowess on the race course as the sights and sounds of the past come alive. Admission is free. Parking will be at the top of the hill in Leonardtown with free bus transportation to the wharf. The pits will be open for spectators to view the boats up close during the lunch break and after the heats are finished for the day. A small entrance fee will be charged to enter the pits. Drivers will be on hand to talk with visitors and answer questions. For more information visit the Events page on the SMBC website: southernmarylandboatclub.com.

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Tidewater Archaeology Weekend Historic St. Mary’s City 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Help uncover the past at one of the bestpreserved colonial sites in the nation. Take a guided tour of excavations, and don’t miss a once-a-year opportunity to explore the archaeology laboratory. $10 adult; $9 senior; $6 youth; free to ages 5 and younger, and to Friends members. (240) 8954990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org. 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. Sandwiches will cost $7.00 each. Call (301) 884-4071 for further information. Also check out our website at: www. alpost221.webs.com/. Designer Bags Bingo 5 South Event Center 21030 Point Lookout Road, Callaway, MD 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM Join us for an afternoon of bingo fun in support of Sugar Faces Senior Dog Rescue, a local 501C3 organization dedicated to the rescue, care and placement of abandoned dogs aged 10+ in Southern Maryland. Early birds at 1:00 PM, regular games at 1:30 PM. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door and include one book of regular games. 5 specials, raffles, pull tabs and concessions will be available. Prizes will be genuine designer bags, totes and accessories from: Coach, Dooney & Bourke, Kate Spade, Lily Pulitzer, Michael Kors, Tori Burch, and Vera Bradley. For info or tickets, call 410-474-

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2958 or email sugarfacesrescue@yahoo. com. “Once Upon a Mattress” Three Notch Theatre 21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM The Newtowne Players present the Broadway hit musical. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for military/seniors/students and $13 for children under 12. Visit www.newtowneplayers.org to purchase tickets. For reservations, call 301-737-5447.

Tuesday, August 1

Ghosts of Sotterley Auditions Sotterley Plantation 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Join us for another exciting year of Ghostwalk. Auditions will be cold readings from the script. Ghosts is an outdoor, rain/shine event held Oct 20, 21,26,27,28. If you want to help with makeup, tech or act—join us for auditions. For more information, contact Sotterley 301-373-2280. Free Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles 15110 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville, MD 20637 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM The Southern Maryland Boot Scooters practice from 7:30—8:30 PM and encourage anyone interested to watch … or join in and learn intermediate and advance line dances. Line dance is great exercise. If you can count to 8 … you can line dance!

Wednesday, August 2

Breakfast with the Animals Historic St. Mary’s City: Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation 47621 Old Cove Road, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Enjoy a light breakfast, a story, and an opportunity to help feed the Plantation livestock. Designed for pre-school age children 3-5 years old and an accompanying adult. $10 per child ($8 Friends members); one accompanying adult free. Registration required: (240) 895-4990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org. 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. Nature Photography Talk—Irene Hinke-Sacilotto, Osprey Southern Maryland Higher Education Center 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Since 1979, Irene Hinke-Sacilotto has led numerous tours under the auspices of Osprey Photo Workshops and Tours, and has conducted many photographic workshops for zoos, nature centers, and organizations like the National Wildlife Federation and the Assateague Island Alliance. Her photography has appeared in numerous magazines, such as Birder’s World, Birding, Living Bird, National Wildlife Federation, Natural History, Outdoor Photographer, Weekly Reader, as well as many books, calendars, note cards, and posters produced by: Audubon, National Geographic, National Park Service, and the Sierra Club. Visit www.ospreyphoto. com/ for more information.


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Ladies Night, Trivia, & Karaoke Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 7:00 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com Robbie Kidwell Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00 - 9:00 PM www.anglers-seafood.com Bryan Frates The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Solomons 7:30 PM Candy is the theme! Wear your ugliest Christmas Outfit! Live Music by Secondhand Pickles www.ruddyduckbrewery.com

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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

LIFE Booklets Now Available for Pick-Up

Booklets for the Fall Semester of the LIFE program are now available for pickup at the Garvey, Loffler, and Northern Senior Activity Centers. Registration begins on Monday, Aug. 14 at 8 a.m. Many educational, interesting tours are planned. Spaces fill up quickly so be sure to register early. For more information, call 301-4754200, ext. *1063. And remember, Learning is ForEver!

New Property Tax Credit

St. Mary’s County homeowners ages 65 or up may be eligible to receive a credit on their 2017 property tax bill. To qualify at least one homeowner must be aged 65 or over; have lived in the same dwelling for 40 years or more and/or be retired from the United States military; have an assessed property value of $400,000 or less; and have a net taxable income of $80,000 or less in 2016. Qualified individuals will receive a 10 percent reduction on the county portion of their property tax bill. To apply go to www.stmarysmd.com/treasurer. For assistance with the application process call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.

Energy Assistance

It’s time to apply for assistance with your electric and heating costs! Eligibility is based on the gross income of all household members (excluded Medicare/health insurance deductions) for the past 30 days. Income includes wages, Social Security, pensions, annuities, IRA distributions, rental income, etc. To qualify for electric assistance the SMECO bill must be in the applicant’s name. The monthly income for a one person household may not exceed $1,759 per month or $2,368 per month for

Summer Professional Performances

St. Mary’s County Library has free professional performances for 6 weeks this summer! Join us on Mondays through July 31 for performances and fun for all ages! Charlotte Hall library will hold professional performances at 10 a.m. at Margaret Brent Middle School, 29675 Point Lookout Rd., Helen, MD 20635. Leonardtown library will hold professional performances at 12:30 p.m. at Leonardtown Elementary School, 22885 Duke St., Leonardtown, MD 20650. Lexington Park library will hold professional performances at 3 p.m. at Lexington Park Library.

a two person household. Persons aged 60 or over and/or disabled may make an appointment to apply by calling 301-4754200, ext. *1050. All others may call the Tri-County Community Action Committee at 301-475-5574, ext. 200.

AARP Smart Driving Course

The Northern Senior Activity Center will host an AARP Smart Driving Course on Monday, July 31, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This course includes proven safety strategies that older drivers can use to compensate for changes as they age and allow them to drive more safely and confidently for as long as possible. The fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members with cash or check made payable to AARP. Payment is required to sign up for the class. Class is 4 hours with a break for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Lunch is a donation from seniors 60 and older; $6 for others made the day of the class. To sign up and pay for this class in advance and to sign up for lunch, please visit the front desk or call 301-475-4200, ext. *3101.

National Coloring Day

Help us celebrate National Coloring Day at the Northern Senior Activity Center by joining our Coloring Group on Wednesday, Aug. 2, any time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Bring your school-aged grandchildren, coloring pencils, crayons, books, and come have some fun! Have a favorite completed coloring piece? Drop it off at the front desk no later than noon on Tuesday, Aug. 1, for chance to compete in our coloring contest. These works of art will be set out on display for center guests to place their vote on the best picture. The winner will receive a premium coloring book with 121 elegant designs. For more information call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.

Monday, July 31 is Tall Tales of the Wild West. Saddle up for this hilarious romp through American folklore and meet heroes like Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan, and the fearless Annie Christmas as they overcome impossible obstacles in their own unique and silly ways. No registration or tickets required. Recommended for ages 3 & up with their adult caregivers.

Kindergarten Here We Come!

Charlotte Hall Library will hold Kindergarten Here We Come! on Wednesday, August 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Let’s get ready to start Kindergarten (or PreKindergarten)! We’ll read stories about school, make crafts, learn how to stay healthy and safe at school, and take

Yellow Door Art Studios

The Garvey Senior Activity Center is excited to continue to partner with Yellow Door Art Studios to offer high quality, low cost art instruction. Come join us and take home a beautiful piece of art! On Monday, Aug. 7, at 1:30 p.m., participants will be painting a lovely watercolor picture of an osprey. The cost per class is $15 a person; payment due at the time of reservation. Call the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 301-475-4200, ext. *1050, for more information.

Council Bingo

The Garvey Senior Activity Center Council, Inc. will be sponsoring prizes for the Bingo on Monday, Aug. 7, at 10 a.m. Call the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 for more information.

Jewelry Making Class

Do you love jewelry and want to learn how to make your own? We will be offering a low cost class on how to make your own necklace at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Aug. 9, at 1:30 p.m. The cost for the class will be $3 and you will take home two completed necklaces. Payment is due at the time of reservation. Call the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 for more information or to register for the class.

Loffler Tai Chi for Arthritis Announcement

If you were in the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention class that finished July 3 at Loffler, you are enrolled in this class. Questions? Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658.

Ice Cream Social Fundraiser

Need to cool off this summer? Take a break from the heat and help raise funds for entertainment and special events at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Friday, Aug. 11, at 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. The Garvey Senior Activity Center will serve ice cream on your choice of cone; waffle, sugar, or wafer. Cost per cone: $2. Also available will be ice cream sundaes for $3 and brownie sundaes for $4. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.

Loffler Art News

During the month of August there will only be one Open Studio Art session at Loffler Senior Activity Center and it will take place on Friday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Open Studio Art is an opportunity to work on a current art project you have going that needs a little guidance or, if you prefer, there is also a guided project that usually requires a $5 supply fee. This is a drop-in class (no sign-ups required) but if you have any questions, call 301475-4200, ext. *1658. Art with Jamie will have only three Tuesday sessions in August: the 15th, 22nd and 29th. Time will be 10 a.m. and cost for this 3-session class is $65. You can sign up by calling 301-4754200, ext. *1658. Payment may be made to Jamie on the first day of class.

The new start date for the next Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention class has been changed to Thursday, Aug. 10. A make-up day will be built in to the schedule to provide for the full series of classes.

a practice ride on a real school bus! For kids about to enter Kindergarten or PreK and their adult caregivers. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.

Caring Through Crafting

Lexington Park Library will hold Caring Through Crafting on Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Calling all crafters! Use your time and talents to make a difference in your community. This month, join us in making knitted or crocheted newborn hats to donate to Little Hats, Big Hearts, a nonprofit that spreads awareness of congenital heart defects. Knowledge of basic knit or crochet stitches required. Please bring a size H or I hook or size 8 needles. Yarn and pattern provided. Adults only. Registration recommended.

Storytime at Greenwell State Park

Come to Storytime at Greenwell State Park with the St. Mary’s County Library on Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This program takes place at Greenwell State Park (25420 Rosedale Manor Ln, Hollywood, MD 20636). Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 2-5 with their adult caregivers, at Greenwell State Park! Since the barn will be open to guests on this day, be sure to check out all the friendly horses and goats after the program. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch in case you get hungry! Siblings welcome; no registration required.


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WORD SCR AMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to the Traffic

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Word Scramble: ACROBAT

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1. Move rapidly in music 2. Brief are one type 3. Repeated 4. Quitter 5. Paddles 6. Broadway actress Hagen 7. Politician Paul 8. Joint 9. Ottoman military men 10. Covers for illegal operations 11. Comment 12. Office of Consumer Affairs 13. Distress signal

19. ‘__ death do us part 21. S. Korean boy band 24. Bishop’s hat 25. Learning environment 26. Measurement 27. Equines 31. Hard plant fiber 32. Protocols 34. Stands up 35. Linear unit 36. Songs 40. One of the six noble gases 41. Cheerful readiness 45. Zoroastrian concept of holy fire 47. Having only magnitude 48. Containing salt 52. Chadic language 53. Fed 54. Beef or chicken intestine 56. Hill in Australia and London 57. “Waiting for Lefty” playwright 59. A list of available dishes 60. Have already done 61. Geological time 62. Swiss river 63. Twitch

ACROSS 5. Driving areas 6. Bird of prey 7. Vehicle 8. Advertisement (abbrev.) DOWN 1. Lots of cars 2. Guidance 3. Matching speed 4. Greatly surprise

Science Answer: Traffic Wave

49. Of I 50. When you’ll get there 51. Adventures 55. Type of chip 58. Having wings 59. Mutilated 60. Considered 64. Wrath 65 A citizen of Iran 66. American state 67. Explosive 68. One who challenges 69. ___ senilis 70. Affirmative

Crossword Answers: Across 5. Roadways 6. Falcon 7. Car 8. Ad Down 1. Traffic 2. Advice 3. Pacing 4. Astound

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1. Defunct phone company 4. Rural area in Guinea 9. Hairstyles 14. Makes a good meal 15. Nats’ CFer Adam 16. El __, painter 17. Midway between south and southeast 18. Baseball’s “The Big Hurt” 20. A serialized set of programs 22. A woody climbing plant 23. Japanese metropolis 24. Whirlpool 28. Toddler 29. Integrated circuit 30. WWII British fighter Blackburn __ 31. Ancient Briton tribe 33. Injurious weeds (Bib.) 37. Nonredundant 38. Turf 39. Canned fish 41. Team’s best pitcher 42. Touchdown 43. Woody perennial plants 44. Rattling breaths 46. Smaller quantity


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Making Midcentury Modern

by Christopher Kennedy, foreword by Barclay Butera By Terri Schlichenmeyer

You’ll never forget the feeling of key in hand. Imagine – you. A homeowner, finally, after saving, planning, and a ceiling-high pile of paperwork. Starting today, you can go home (home!), shut the door, and know that it’s all yours. So how do you reflect your style in this home you love? Begin with “Making Midcentury Modern” by Christopher Kennedy. When he was a young lad, Kennedy’s parents taught him the proper ways to a well-mannered life: his mother made him write thank-you notes, and she taught him how to “make a good first impression,” while his father advised him to “live each day to the fullest.” Those lessons were learned in “simpler, more gracious times.” Kennedy insists it’s not nostalgia that makes him love interior design from that period. Instead, he just likes the trend, and he doesn’t see it “slowing down any time soon.” In this book, he shows how you can include Midcentury Modern into your home, even if it was built last month. You can start in the entrance. Those first impressions matter when it comes to a home, says Ken-

nedy. Paint your front door in a Midcentury Modern color to welcome guests warmly. On the topic of colors, Midcentury Modern isn’t shy. Orange is the “caffeine of the color wheel,” and it really pops. Think pink (Mamie Eisenhower’s favorite color), turquoise, white, red, or any shade of blue. Don’t just color walls, though; be bold with furniture, rugs, and accessories. Pillows in out-there colors are inexpensive ways to dip your toe into the design. Know the “secret to a beautiful and easy-to-make bed” – and for guest rooms, consider twin beds. Go ahead and mix metals, bring childhood treasures out for display, and recall Mom’s kitchen or bathroom for ideas. Take your indoors, outdoors, weather permitting. Pare down; Midcentury Modern isn’t cluttered (so on that note, hide your TV). And finally, have fun. “Above all,” Kennedy says, “never take your home… too seriously.” Sometimes, it’s easy to feel indecision or paralysis, when it comes to décor. What if you make a mistake? What if you have “Making Midcentury Modern”? With 100 easy-to-use (and surpris-

ingly budget-friendly) tips, author Christopher Kennedy gives readers the inspirational boost they need to make a home dazzle. You’ll see how simple color will transform a house’s entire look, and where cherished possessions can become unusual displays. Kennedy fully admits that many of his favorite pieces were discovered online or at thrift stores, an idea that’s somehow very delicious. And pillows? Pile ‘em on! The one criticism I have with this book isn’t with the information – it’s with getting that information: the font color against color can be very difficult to read. White print on a yellow background, for example, is nearly hidden. It’s a design flaw in a design book. Go figure. That’s not insurmountable, though: there are photos enough to make this coffee-table book a can’t-miss full of fun. If you need your house to feel groovier no matter when it was constructed, “Making Midcentury Modern” may be key. c.2017, Gibbs Smith $35.00 / $50.00 Canada 198 pages

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Judge Edmund Key, born 1770 in St. Mary’s County and died February 19, 1857 in Prince George’s County, MD. He was the son of Thomas Key (1736-1772) and Jane Llewellen (1750-before 1808) and grandson of Philip Key and Susanna Gardiner. Statement by Edmund Key (son of Hobart Key and Mary Hill and grandson of Judge Edmund Key): My Grandfather was Judge Edmund Key, of St. Mary’s and Prince George’s County, Maryland. I was at his home in Prince George’s County at time of his death, March, 1857--his body was carried to St. Mary’s County and buried in the Key family vault under Chaptico Church. He was Circuit Judge of St. Mary’s, Prince George’s and Charles Counties, from 1806 until 1846. My Grandfather’s home place, Magoonscin, is now owned by my sons, Hobart and Edmund. Judge Edmund Key married first a Miss Potts of Pennsylvania (Ruth Ann Potts)-his second wife was Margaret Johns Mackall… (During the War of 1812, the body of Ruth Ann Potts was removed from the Key Vault at Chaptico by British forces, and the corpse was abused and left on the grounds). Hobart Key, my father, was eldest son of Judge Edmund Key and Margaret Johns Mackall--he left Maryland at an early age-came to Van Buren, Arkansas, in 1839-was in mercantile business at Van Buren and Fayetteville, 1841-43. Established as successful merchant at Marshall, Texas, 1844-45 to 1855--married February 20th, 1850, Mary Hill… While returning from a business visit to New Orleans, he died

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at Epps Stage Station of cholera, May 31, 1855. He left his widow and two children, a son, Edmund, the writer of this memo, and daughter, Mary Hobart, who m. J. D. Crawford. My father’s brothers, Richard Henry and Llewellyn, came to Texas and were associated with my father in business at Marshall--after my father’s death, were merchants at Gilmer, Texas. Richard entered the Confederate army at beginning of the War between the North and South--member of Maryland Legion Cavalry--Capt. Emack Co.--was wounded in Kilpatrick raid around Richmond and died in a Richmond Hospital. Llewellyn, named for his father’s mother, died at my mother’s home in Marshall, 1858--is buried in the Key lot in Marshall Cemetery. My Mother, Mary Hill Key, died October 18th, 1908, in the home to which she came in 1851. She is buried in the Key lot in Marshall Cemetery. My sister, Mary Hobart Crawford, died December 1st, 1919, and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Marshall. She had lived all of her life in the house in which she was born. I began as a merchant on my own account in 1873--as a private banker in 1877, of the firm Garrett-Key, in Marshall--in 1884 organized the First National Bank of Marshall, of which one-half the Capital Stock owned by me--was cashier from organization to 1891--since then have been and am now President… To be continued.

Thursday, July 27, 2017

The Sounds of Revitalization

Tap, tap, tap, bzzzz, bzzzz, bzzzz. I love these sounds – the sound of hammers and drills. Some people may go nuts or have to leave when their homes are being worked on, but as for me, I love it. I must be a hard core picture framer at heart since I LOVE the sound of all tools, and enjoy the feel of them when working on a project. Oh, and get me around the smell of fresh cut wood, and I am in Heaven. Today, we have a crew from locally owned Jerry Lewis Roofing getting rid of the old gutters and soffits around the house. When you see green plants springing up through the gutter and a black snake crawling up the side of your house and disappearing around a gutter, it is time for the work to be done. This has been a wish list project for my husband for quite a while. Jerry Lewis did a great, fast job replacing our roof a few years back, and recently, nicely completed a roof project for my oldest son, so we knew they would do another great job on this project. I can tune out the work noises easily, similar to “tuning out” my sons when they would fight in their younger years, or when my husband starts talking about bills, and lights, and such. It is not a problem for me. Of course, every once in a while, Mindy has taken to a fit of howling and barking as she sees the workmen walking around and climbing up the ladders. It is a little disconcerting, I must admit, to be sitting

here typing in the office, and see legs going up on a ladder next to you. The only living things that seemed to be really bothered by the tapping and bzzzzing are the mad little house sparrows. I believe they just became evicted from our gutters and soffits. They are making quite a racket out there and angrily hopping around all over the upper deck. A Wiki description seems very apt for these ornery little creatures: “The House Sparrow has driven birds like the Bluebird and Purple Martin from areas where they were once common. House Sparrows nest in bird boxes, tree holes and in almost any nook or cranny of a building. They are aggressive fighters and will evict ANY nesting bird from a cavity to take over the site.” Once these sparrows call a place home they get very attached to it. I had them try repeatedly to make a nest under my toaster oven in my old shop. I used to love to keep the back-door open, and they would brazenly fly right past my head to bring in items for their nest. I would gently take it all back out and find a tree in which to put the nesting materials, and they would bring it all back in. I can just imagine what they are doing to the workmen. Come to think of it, I don’t hear any tool noises for the moment, hoping the sparrows haven’t watched any Hitchcock movies lately. Is there ever a time when a house isn’t in need of a project? It does seem that we finally have the swamp gas smell taken care of. If you remember, for the last few years, we have had this awful smell come up from the tank (a Methane-Hydrochloride mixture of some kind that all the plumbers said was very toxic for us) every time we took showers, washed clothes, or used water at all. Each plumber found problems with the original plumbing on the house and made things a little better, but the last plumber seems to have taken care of the problem altogether. All gases are getting vented out properly out of the roof vent. Uh oh! That just made me realize why the workers may have stopped making noise – I better go check on them and make sure they haven’t been swamp-gassed out! To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Wanderings of an aimless mind


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CHURCH SERVICES

DIRECTORY CATHOLIC CHURCH

St. Cecilia Church

47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429 St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 301-862-4600 Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Saturday Sunday: 8:00 am Weekday (M-F): 7:30 am Confessions: 3-4 pm Saturday www.stceciliaparish.com

St. GeorGe roman CatholiC ChurCh St. George Church: Saturday, 5:00 p.m. • Sunday, 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

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Victory Baptist Church 29855 Eldorado Farm rd CharlottE hall, md 20659

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Confessions: Saturdays: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment

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EPISCOPAL CHURCH Christ Episcopal Church King & Queen Parish founded 1692 25390 Maddox Road | Chaptico, MD 20621

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Sunday Worship 8:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite I 10:30am Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Organ & Choir

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St. Francis Xavier Chapel: Saturday, 7:00 p.m. (Memorial Day-Labor Day)

19199 St. George Church Road • Valley Lee, MD 20692

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH A member of the Southern Baptist Convention 8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637 240-254-2765 or 301-274-3672 Senior Pastor Dr. J. Derek Yelton Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins

• Sunday School (all ages) • Sunday Morning Worship • Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study • Wednesday Discipleship Classes (Adults, youth & Children)

9:15 am 10:30 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

ANGLICAN CATHOLIC

St. Anne’s Church Meeting at Dent Memorial Chapel Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall Sundays - 10:00 am - Holy Eucharist Traditional Anglican Worship

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21800 N. Shangri-La Dr. # 8 Church Services Lexington Park, Sunday MD 20653 f�� Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m. 301-866-5772 Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Pastor James L. Bell, Sr. Tuesday 21800 N. Shangri-La Dr. # 8 Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-866-5772 Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.

Evening Prayer 6:30 p.m. Pastoral Teaching 7:00 p.m.

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Sunday Hollywood United Methodist Church Tuesday Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m. Evening Prayer Dean 6:30 p.m. 24422 Mervell Rd • Hollywood, MD 20636 Pastoral Teaching 7:00 p.m. Morning 301-373-2500 Worship 10:00 a.m. Katie Paul, Pastor Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Sunday School for all ages 6:30 9:45 a.m. p.m. Evening Prayer All of our services are traditional. Pastoral Teaching Child care is provided. 7:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Youth Group Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available

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BusinessDIRECTORY CROSS, WOOD & WYNKOOP AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Serving The Community Since 1994

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