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Increase In Fire, Rescue Tax Requested By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Leadership at the 2nd District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad want an increase in the fire and rescue tax for their area of service, which includes Valley Lee, Piney Point and St. George Island. They made their case to the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County on Teusday but said they will make their formal request in January. Michael Robertson, past president of the squad and now its secretary, said the tax rate increase was for a completely new facility to replace the aging one in Valley Lee and to make up for deficits the squad has suffered due to increased expenses. The proposed increase would take the 4.4 percent fire tax rate for the 2nd District and raise it to 5.6 percent; the same tax rate for the 9th District would raise from 3.6 percent to 5 percent. The rescue tax, 0.8 percent for both districts, would more than double under the new plan by going to 1.7 percent. The fire and rescue tax rate there has not changed since 2000. “We’ve just basically run out of room,” Robertson told the commissioners. “There’s just barely enough room to get around the apparatus.”
The plan for the new facility would include new decontamination areas, training facilities and crew amenities such as dining and sleep areas, which the current building has always lacked. Robertson said this could help response times because improvements would allow volunteers to stay at the facility longer rather than responding from their homes via a pager message, which is the current dispatch method there. “A newer station would keep people there,” Robertson said. Commissioner Tom Jarboe, who had served in the company as a volunteer, said the increase in tax rates would be worth it to have better emergency services. Commissioner John O’Connor, though, cautioned that the proposal to build a new facility three years ago sparked community backlash that eventually scuttled the project over the projected costs. O’Connor wanted the fire and rescue company to have a public forum before making their formal proposal. “I just want to make sure all the ducks are in a row,” O’Connor said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Commissioners Warming To No/Low Kill Animal Shelter By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held off making a firm commitment to building a new animal shelter to service the needs of St. Mary’s County but the general consensus seemed to favor one that did not euthanize animals. The commissioners listened to the results of study by a duo of consultants tasked with finding options to the animal shelter issue; the future of the TriCounty Animal Shelter is in question since both Charles and Calvert counties have signaled their desire to build there own shelters. The commissioners decided to wait until the budget process revealed just how much money was available before committing to a new animal shelter project, whether no-kill or operating on the standard model as the tri-county facility. The study, promulgated by Rauhaus Freedenfeld and Associates and Shelterplanners.com, showed that a shelter project shared between St. Mary’s and another jurisdiction would cost between $4.7 million and $5.6 million to build if it operated in a standard fashion.
The low or no-kill option for a bicounty option would cost between $7.1 million and $8.4 million. If St. Mary’s took the solo project it would cost between $1.9 million and $2.3 million for a standard shelter and between $2.9 million and $3.5 million for a no or low-kill facility. The consultants advised that a no-kill or low-kill shelter would best be accomplished by partnering with non-profit organizations and the county to provide animal control guidance on policy. The consultants advised that moving to a no-kill or low-kill shelter strategy actually encouraged people to come to shelters more to adopt animals because they had a longer stay time at the facility. Also, they said, kill shelters had a discouraging psychological effect on potential pet owners who would otherwise adopt. They estimated that the animal welfare problem could be virtually solved in St. Mary’s in a decade if a no-kill or low-kill animal shelter were available. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Abell, Nichols Running for Commissioner, Delegate Seat By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Ann Marie Abell, 57, of Leonardtown has filed as a Democrat to run for the District 2 County Commissioner seat currently held by Michael Hewitt, a Republican. “I’m running to be a voice for people on the commission who haven’t been listened to,” Abell told The County Times. “I bring a fresh perspective. “Being a woman gives me a perspective not always seen on the board.” Abell said one of her main concerns was dealing with the long-term problem locally of a lack of affordable housing. “I want to work on moderate income housing for those who don’t work on the base,” Abell, a retired civil servant who worked at NAVAIR said. “It’s a long standing issue.” She also wanted to find solutions to the traffic congestion, particularly on Route 235. “We’re behind the curve on infrastructure,” Abell said.
Julia Nichols, a Democrat who also lives in Leonardtown, has filed to run for the Dist. 29C state delegate seat currently held by Gerald Clark, a Republican. Nichols said she was involved in founding both Chesapeake Public Charter School and the Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra and Choir and wants to take her experience working to bring groups together to the political stage. “I’ve always liked to help people,” Nichols said. “I see this as the next logical step.” She wants to work on improving local education as well as the lack of affordable housing. “It’s made it difficult for people to get along with their lives,” she said of high home prices. She also wanted to find solutions to the opioid crisis which she said should be “more as a disease than a crime.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
Notice of Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will conduct a public hearing in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room in the Chesapeake Building, 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown, Maryland, on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 beginning at 6:00 p.m., for the purpose of receiving public comment on a proposed Ordinance repealing and re-enacting Chapter 217 of the Code of St. Mary’s County, Maryland (Electrical Code). Chapter 51 of the 2017 Law of Maryland repealed Chapter 38 of the Code of St. Mary’s County, Maryland (Electrical Examiners). The proposed Ordinance would provide for: - Adoption of the National Electrical Cod - issuance of electrical permits - a Board of Electrical Examiners - regulations for the issuance of local licenses to master electricians - regulations to govern the issuance of permits to homeowners - enforcement by the Board of Electrical Examiners of the Ordinance and the provisions of Title 6 of the Business Oc-
cupations and Professions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland The proposed Ordinance would make the provision of electrical services without a license a misdemeanor and make violations of the Ordinance a civil infraction. Citizens are encouraged to attend and participate in the public hearing. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available in the Office of the County Attorney, Governmental Center, 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650, and under “Public Hearing Notices” at www.co.saint-marys.md.us/. The Commissioners invite public comments and participation. Comments on the proposed Ordinances may be sent on or before September 22, 2017, to the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 or to csmc@ stmarysmd.com. Note that as a result of the evidence and comments made at the public hearing, amendments may be made to the proposed Ordinances.
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Local Red Cross Volunteers Continue to Head to Texas to Assist with Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort Greater Chesapeake Region-Baltimore — August 26, 2017- Hurricane Harvey, the first Category 4 hurricane to make landfall in the United States since Hurricane Charley in 2004, is bringing life-threatening and devastating damage to the Gulf Coast and areas far inland. The Red Cross has mobilized a massive relief effort to provide shelter, food and comfort and we will continue to be there in the weeks and months ahead, helping residents recover from this massive storm. The Greater Chesapeake Region is sending 41 volunteers currently and more are scheduling to deploy to areas that will potentially be affected by Harvey. “The Red Cross and the community is thankful for the generosity of the dedicated volunteers and donors that give of their time, talent and support to help those that have been devastated by this catastrophic hurricane and the tropical storm that is following”, said Jason Marshall, Executive Director, Southern Maryland Chapter. More than 1,400 people took refuge from the deadly storm Friday night in 24 Red Cross and community shelters. Evacuation orders remain in effect in Texas and Louisiana. The storm is expected to continue to produce life-threatening rain – estimated to be anywhere between 1 and 3 feet in places – through the middle of next week. More than 40 additional shelters are on standby if needed. The Red Cross is working in close collaboration with government officials and community partners in both Texas and Louisiana to coordinate potential response efforts. Shelters are also on stand-by in Arkansas for people who may evacuate into the state and the Red Cross is working with officials there to coordinate any response that may be needed. There are hundreds of Red Cross volunteers from across the country on the ground now to support our shelters, and thousands more will be asked to deploy in the weeks to come as people begin to recover from the storm. The Red Cross has tractor trailer loads of relief supplies in the region – enough to support more than 20,000 people for weeks. The supplies include cots, blankets, readyto-eat meals, comfort kits and cleaning supplies.
The Red Cross is also mobilizing its disaster partners to support feeding, child care, disaster assessment and other disaster services. More than 125 Red Cross emergency response vehicles are activated with 232 additional ERVs enroute. In addition, the Red Cross has prepositioned blood products in Houston ahead of the storm to help ensure we can maintain an adequate blood supply over the weekend. We are also staging additional blood inventory in Dallas as well in case of cancelled flights or severe flooding. Harvey is the first Category 4 hurricane to make landfall in the United States since Hurricane Charley in 2004. The storm has been downgraded to a Category 1 storm, but is still expected to bring up to 40 inches of rain in some areas over the next several days, causing devastating flooding in the region, along with wind damage, power outages and damage to communities’ infrastructure. Some areas may be uninhabitable for a long period of time. More than 1 million hurricane and flood alerts were issued through Red Cross mobile apps from 5:00 p.m. Thursday to 5:00 p.m. Friday. The alerts provide people with real-time information so they can help protect themselves and their loved-ones. HOW YOU CAN HELP The Red Cross depends on financial donations to be able to provide disaster relief immediately. Help people affected by Hurricane Harvey by visiting redcross.org, calling 1- 800-RED CROSS or texting the word HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Donations enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster. The Red Cross honors donor intent. Donors can designate their donation to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts by choosing that option when donating on redcross.org or on 1-800-RED CROSS. The best way to ensure your donation will go to a specific disaster is to write the specific disaster name in the memo line of a check. We also recommend completing and mailing the donation form on redcross.org with your check.
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Comptroller Franchot Releases FY 17 Figures for Alcohol, Cigarette and Fuel Violations Reinforcing his agency’s continued commitment to aggressively enforce Maryland’s tax laws, Comptroller Peter Franchot today announced the final figures for alcohol, cigarette and motor fuel violations for fiscal year 2017. Making the announcement surrounded by contraband products, Franchot praised the work of his agents and other law enforcement agencies in working together to protect law-abiding businesses from underground operations and tax cheats. “The blatant disregard of Maryland tax laws, which protect law-abiding businesses and consumers, will not be ignored,” said Comptroller Franchot. “I am very proud of the diligent efforts of my field enforcement agents and inspectors to stop criminals and their contraband. These enforcement actions, along with the stricter penalties we’ve been able to enact, send a clear message that this type of illegal activity will not be tolerated in Maryland and that criminals will be punished.” For fiscal year 2017, which ended June 30, Comptroller agents issued 87 cigarette violations resulting in the confiscation of a total of 103,190 packs of cigarettes and 87,561 packages of Other Tobacco Products (OTP) with a combined retail value of $738,415. This represents a tax loss of
more than $254,000. FY 2017 saw an increase in the amount of confiscated alcohol. This past year saw 250 gallons of distilled liquor, 9.39 gallons of wine and more than 1,186 containers of beer confiscated along with the issuance of 25 violations. The total retail value of the seized alcohol was $42,843. The gallons of distilled liquor and containers of beer confiscated represent an increase of more than 100 percent from FY 2016. In addition to alcohol and tobacco violations, FED inspectors issued 120 motor fuel and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) violations, a decrease from the previous fiscal year which speaks to the integrity of the motor fuel retailers throughout the state and the Agency’s reputation for being a strict regulator. In addition, more than $217,000 of delinquent sales and use tax was collected by FED agents, all of which goes to the state’s general fund. “My office remains committed to ensuring a level playing field for all Maryland businesses. We will continue to work with law enforcement officials on the local, state and federal levels to keep contraband alcohol and tobacco products out of Maryland communities,” Franchot said.
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Notice of Public Hearing on Golf Carts NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will conduct a public hearing in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room in the Chesapeake Building, 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown, Maryland, on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 beginning at 6:30 p.m., for the purpose of receiving public comment on proposed Ordinances to designate certain county highways on which golf carts equipped with lighting devices as required by the State Highway Administration may be lawfully operated between dawn and dusk on and after October 1, 2017, and reduce the maximum speed limit on Golden Beach Road between Pocahontas Drive and a point approximately 500 feet east of Cross Woods Drive from 40 MPH to 35 MPH.
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Chapter 701 of the 2017 Laws of Maryland, adding §21-104.3 of the transportation Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland effective October 1, 2017, provided that the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may designate certain county highways on which golf carts equipped with lighting devices as required by the State Highway Administration may be lawfully operated between dawn and dusk. The proposed Ordinances would designate the following county highways:
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Citizens are encouraged to attend and participate in the public hearing. Copies of the proposed Ordinances are available in the Office of the County Attorney, Governmental Center, 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650, and under “Public Hearing Notices” at http://www. co.saint-marys.md.us/. The Commissioners invite public comments and participation. Comments on the proposed Ordinances may be sent on or before September 22, 2017, to the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 or to csmc@ stmarysmd.com.
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Vice Narcotics Arrests On May 2, 2016, Deputy D. McClure of the Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division made contact with Dayshawn Martel Nolan (age 24 of Lexington Park), Nolan who was an occupant of a vehicle parked in the rear lot of Lancaster Park located at 21550 Willows Rd. in Lexington Park, Maryland. Dep. McClure subsequently
placed Nolan under arrest for an outstanding warrant for trespassing. A search incident to arrest of the vehicle revealed suspected heroin and cocaine Herndon packaged for resale and a loaded .22 caliber revolver. McClure identified the vehicle’s operator as Deuan Manuel Herndon (age 31 of Lexington Park). Numerous items of evidence found in proximity to the revolver were analyzed and determined to be both heroin and cocaine. The facts of this investigation were presented to the Grand Jury for St. Mary’s County, Maryland, by a detective assigned to the Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Division. As a result, both Nolan and Herndon were indicted on one count each of the following: possession of heroin, possession of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, wear, carry, and transport a handgun on person, and possession of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. Nolan was subsequently served the five-count indictment while already incarcerated on an unrelated matter at the St. Mary’s County Detention &
Rehabilitation Center (SMCDRC) in Leonardtown, Maryland. On the evening of August 14, 2017, deputies from the Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to the front lobby of the SMCDRC in Leonardtown and made contact with Herndon. Upon being informed of the active arrest warrant regarding the indictment, Herndon fled on foot in an attempt to elude the uniformed deputies prior to being apprehended. Along with being served the five-count indictment, Herndon was additionally charged with resisting arrest and issued a civil citation for possession of less than ten grams of marijuana. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Armed Robbery
On Monday, August 21, 2017, at approximately 8:30 PM, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office patrol division responded to Queen Anne Park Apartment Complex in Lexington Park for an armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver. The suspects, described as three teenage black males, fled on foot from the area. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division are continuing the investigation. Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact Corporal Teague at 301-4754200, ext.*8128 or by email, Trevor. Teague@stmarysmd.com. From Jennifer Stone, Sheriff’s Office PIO
Arrest Made in Home Arson
Tayvone Emmanuel Warren
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer State fire marshals have arrested the suspect they believe set fire to a house owned by the Pathways substance abuse recovery group and its one of two people
living there who escaped the blaze last week. Tayvone Emmanuel Warren, 19, faces charges of first-degree arson and reckless endangerment after investigators say they determined he was responsible for setting the fire by putting combustible materials on the stovetop in the home’s kitchen. The blaze took 27 firefighters 30 minutes to extinguish and filled the home with soot and smoke, fire investigators reported. The damage to the home, located on North Patuxent Beach Road, was estimated at about $75,000. Immediately after the fire Warren was taken to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for evaluation under the authority of an emergency petition; he was released from the hospital Monday and taken into custody by local law enforcement and incarcerated at the county detention center. guyleonard@countytimes.net
State AG: Woman Stole From Disabled Adults By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A Great Mills woman has pleaded guilty in St. Mary’s Circuit Court to stealing money from residents at a facility for developmentally disabled adults. Anita Nelson, 42, was sentenced to two years incarceration, which was suspended by Judge Karen H. Abrams, and 80 hours of community service. Nelson must also submit to two years of probation and must not seek employment working with a federally funded health care program for five years. According to information from State Attorney General Brian Frosh’s office,
Nelson worked at the Bay-CSS located on Great Mills Road, which, among other services provides financial management of residents’ accounts. During an audit at Bay-CSS, the management found that Nelson had withdrawn money from accounts of at least six residents there without following the proper procedures for a period between March 16 and August 26 of 2015. The investigation also revealed that more than $2,600, intended for its rightful recipient, was actually stolen by Nelson, according to state authorities. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The Tackle Box Fishing Report By Ken and Linda Lamb Contributing Writers
Fishing continues to be fabulous with spot, perch, croaker and rockfish most everywhere. Spanish mackerel are in the bay in great numbers. Most can limit out (ten per day) on these tasty fish using number two planers and #0 Drone spoons, silver on bright days and gold in the clouds. Stay away from breaking fish (mostly undersized rockfish) and look for bait balls on the depth finder. Troll around the bait and mackerel will respond; troll fast. This goes for the ship’s channel from Smith Point to the bay bridge. Cobia are caught daily and the big bull reds (channel bass) are available
in the lower bay from 72A to Tangier Island. Chum and live eels are the key for cobia, trolled big spoons (Tony #19) will catch the drum. Rockfish are in the rivers on structure in the shallows at dusk and dawn. Breaking rockfish are in Cedar Point Hollow with birds showing the way. About one out of twenty are 20 inches to keep. The big fish bite better at daybreak for lure casters and jiggers. Bluefish are scattered about and are mostly snapper sized in the 14 to 20 inch range. Some bigger blues close to four pounds showed at Hooper’s Island Light this week for trollers using small surgical eels.
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helped us finally get here.” In support class action Jeremy Pilkerton drove to his 4th win of the season in the 16lap Street Stock feature, Sam Archer took his 6th of the season and career 16th in the 15-lap Hobby Stock main, Randy Minnich took the win in the 15-lap Penn-Mar Vintage car feature and current point leader Savannah Windsor rolled to her 7th win of the season in the 15-lap U-Car feature. Limited Late Model feature finish: 1. Derrick Quade 2. Billy Tucker 3. Jonny Oliver 4. Rich Marks 5. Kurt Zimmerman 6. Deuce Wright 7.Tyler Emory 8. Brandon Long DNS- Scott Wilson RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish: 1.Logan Roberson 2. Jamie Sutphin 3. Darren Alvey 4. Chuck Bowie 5. Mike Franklin 6. Ben Bowie 7. Matt Tarbox 8. James Marshall 9. Megan Mann 10. Jeff Pilkerton Street Stock feature finish: 1.Jeremy Pilkerton 2. Ed Pope Jr. 3. Sam Archer 4. Mike Raleigh 5. Scooter Jones 6. Kyle Nelson 7. Mike Latham Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Sam Archer 2. Tommy Randall 3. Mikey Latham 4. Dave Adams 5. Greg Morgan 6. Jonathan Knott 7. Hilton Pickeral 8. Colin Long 9. Mason Hanson 10. James Rainey DQ-Ray Bucci U-Car feature finish: 1. Savannah Windsor 2. Dominic King 3. Stephen Suite 4. Robert Wilson 5.Howard Dunn 6. Ben Pirner 7. Jamie Marks 8. Ryan Quade 9.Daniel Soresi 10. Michael Leigh 11. Stephanie Homberg Penn-Mar Vintage feature: 1. Randy Minnich 2. Gene Wrightstone 3. Stew Wenrich 4. Glenn Pobletts 5. Al Vican
Blue Crabs Shut Out Again The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (21-30) dropped the series opener against the Bridgeport Bluefish (24-28) 3-0, the third straight game the Blue Crabs have been shutout. Bridgeport jumped on Eric Fornataro immediately, with D’Arby Myers doubling to start the top of the first. Luis Hernandez moved Myers up to third on a sacrifice bunt, setting up the middle of the Bluefish lineup. Jose Cuevas wasted no time capitalizing on the opportunity, singling to score Myers and take a 1-0 lead. The Bluefish added another run in the third, loading the bases before Fornataro could limit the damage. Andrew Lambo started the inning with a single, before back-to-back walks loaded the bases with nobody out. Fornataro picked up two straight flyouts to come within an out of escaping unscathed. However, Luis Hernandez was able to come through for Bridgeport with a two-out single, scoring Lambo to extend the lead to 2-0. Fornataro then got another flyout to end the in-
ning, limiting the Bluefish to just one run in the inning. Reinier Roibal (4-2) was dominant on the other side for Bridgeport, not allowing a baserunner through his first three innings. Edwin Garcia finally broke up the perfect game bid with a single in the fourth, moving to second on a single from L.J. Hoes. Roibal recovered to get a flyout and a fielder’s choice, finishing the inning maintaining the two-run advantage. Fornataro continued to struggle with his command, but stranded eight runners on base across five innings of work. He exited heading into the sixth, turning the 2-0 deficit over to his bullpen. Craig Stem came out of the pen first, giving up a double to the first man he saw. Angel Rosa followed the double from Ozney Guillen with a single, moving Guillen up to third. The infield hit setup a sacrifice fly from D’Arby Myers, putting Bridgeport ahead 3-0. From Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.
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Golf Classic Wins Big for Students, Programs More than 250 golfers, supporters, students and employees gathered to participate in the College of Southern Maryland Foundation’s 26th Annual Golf Classic at the Swan Point Yacht and Country Club on Aug. 10. Golfers hit the links while others participated in the Sip & Swing for an Impact, which included a series of golf clinics and an elegant wine and food pairing lunch. The event culminated in a dinner for all and the announcement of raffle and tournament winners. The event raised more than $89,000 toward CSM academic and career training scholarships and the college’s athletic programs. “This is the best in 26 years,” said CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy at the end of the tournament. “The energy is incredible.” In addition to the Golf Classic, Murphy also described the Sip & Swing, in play for its third year, as “great CSM traditions, raising almost $1 million for our students and programs over the past 26 years.” Reminders of the tournament’s purpose were everywhere at the event, with members of CSM’s volleyball, women’s and men’s soccer, softball, golf and baseball teams on-hand and working as volunteers at the event. A CSM soccer player, Max Bode of Nanjemoy, shared his story during the dinner ceremony. Bode was adopted from
a Russian orphanage when he was 2, becoming the sixth of what would be seven children in his family. He said that the chief roadblock to him attending college was the cost. “When people tell me I can’t do something, that just inspires me to work harder to show them I can,” Bode said. “I know I have to work hard to accomplish my goals. But for me, the biggest obstacle to completing my degree is still finances. This spring, I was working four part-time jobs to save money for college.” Bode has received several scholarships to attend CSM, a college that was attractive to him because of its affordability and its athletic program. “It’s people like you who support events like this that help raise scholarship funds for students like me,” he said. Bode plans to complete his associate degree in general studies at CSM this spring and transfer to finish his bachelor’s degree in sports management, all while continuing to hone his soccer skills. Bode was one of four Marrick Homes CSM Foundation Golf Classic Scholarship awardees present at the tournament. Other awardees include Kiana Bopp of Chesapeake Beach (volleyball), Derek Taitano of Hollywood (baseball) and Savanna Pavkov of Clinton (softball). Marrick Homes has been the Golf Classic’s grand tournament sponsor for the past 16 years. From CSM
CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy, second from right, visits with the CSM Hawk and, from left, CSM soccer players Heather Julian and Taya Smith and, far right, CSM Assistant Soccer Coach Simon French at the beginning of the 26th Annual Golf Classic at the Swan Point Yacht and Country Club on Aug. 10.
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Admiral Says Patuxent NAS Future Still Strong
Rear Adm. Charles Rock
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Despite the struggles with shrinking defense budgets for ships, planes and sailors being overworked, a top U.S. Navy official said that Patuxent River Naval Air Station still has a vital roll in national defense and will continue to in the foreseeable future. “The future of naval aviation is here at Pax River,” R.Adm. Charles Rock, the commandant of the Naval District of Washington said Wednesday morning. “The mission here at Pax River is absolutely critical.” Rock spoke at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center to a gathering sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership. The base is set to see growth in the near future, not at the pace it was accustomed to in years past, but still significant. The Marine Corps is bringing the development team for its new heavy lift helicopter, the CH-53
King Stallion, from California to Patuxent NAS, Rock said. That includes 100 new jobs coming to the area. He also pointed to the continued development of the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aircraft capable of carrier deployment as another key program at Patuxent River that makes it the center for naval aviation. “This is really the future of naval aviation, unmanned air systems that we can launch from aircraft carriers,” Rock told the gathering. “The sky’s the limit.” Military construction projects continue on the base, Rock said, even though there is a serious budget shortfall for capital projects service-wide. Of the $3.7 billion in building construction needs the Navy has, there is just $455 million available in the projected 2020 defense budget, said Rock. The projects continuing locally include a new hangar for the MQ-25, barracks for sailors living on base, improvements to the Atlantic Test Range at a price tag of $10 million and finally completion of the Advanced Prototype Facility, which is a $50 million project, Rock said. “There’s a lot of focus on what’s happening at Pax River,” he said. “The emphasis needs to be on where to put the money for the most impact, and that’s what’s happening at Pax River.” County Commissioner Todd Morgan asked if Rock were in favor of engaging in shared services, or civilians or local governments taking over water, sewer and electrical utilities or services like child care and housing. Morgan said later that the Metropolitan Commission has signaled it has wanted to take over water and sewer service to the base, but cannot because the Navy has not expressed willingness to invest in improving the on-base infrastructure. Rock said he would like to see a reversal of that policy but he was unsure how a shared services deal could be worked out. “That’s exactly where we need to go,” Rock said. “I want to get out from underneath dealing with infrastructure.” Rock said this would allow him to focus more on fleet and naval aviation readiness. Rock praised the record of Patuxent NAS on community relations but in turn he received complaints
about the continued traffic jams at the base gates each morning and evening. Some of this comes from heightened security practices, he said, while acknowledging that the Navy could do more to bring non-classified programs and activities outside the main gate to reduce the amount of traffic that had to come on board each day. Morgan noted that there were about 300,000 square feet of empty office space available since the Navy brought many activities inside the security perimeter several years ago. “I can’t leave my home between the hours of 3p.m. and 6p.m.,” said Marcia Greenberg, noting that the community at large suffers from the traffic jams as much as those seeking base access. “Out in the community we’re wondering why this isn’t being pushed more,” Greenberg said. Admitting that there were not any firm plans to ameliorate the traffic problems, Rock said it was a problem he would work on. “That’s a loud and clear takeaway,” Rock said. Another problem on base, he said, was the aging building infrastructure, which has made it difficult to deal with the “ebb and flow” of the workforce there as projects come in or are completed. “There needs to be more modularity,” Rock said. “Our infrastructure and facilities are just not as flexible. “The requirements outpace the space in most instances.” Though a base realignment and closure process (BRAC) is not on the table right now in Congress, Rock said, that did not stop attendees from asking how the community can protect itself from the possibility that the base may lose programs or activities if a BRAC round occurred. Rock said the best strategy was to continue to build relationships and ties with the Navy that would help ensure it would not be so easy to take away from the county’s biggest economic engine. “Keep doing what you do,” Rock said, adding however that Patuxent NAS has a strong record of winning at BRAC. “I think history matters,” Rock said. “That puts you at a point of a pretty strong position.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Robert Lewis “Lightning” Owens
Robert Lewis “Lightning” Owens, 78, of California, MD died August 24, 2017 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, MD. He was born August 13, 1939 in Leonardtown, MD to the late George Owens and Lillian Pillsbury. Lightning worked as a dedicated rural carrier in Lexington Park for the United States Postal Service for 47 years until his retirement. He enjoyed crabbing and gardening. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a life member of Elks Lodge 2092 He was a past Exalted Ruler of the Lodge. In addition to his beloved wife, Lightning, is also survived by his children: Michelle Marble (Wayne) of Lexington Park, MD, Jennifer Sivak (Bruce) of Lexington Park, MD, George Owens of Lexington Park, MD, Constance Walden (Jeff) of Florida, and Mark Owens (Karen) of Lexington Park, MD; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; his brothers: Joseph Owens (Emily) of Mechanicsville, MD and Harold N. Owens (Bernice) of Mechanicsville, MD; his sisters: Alberta
Ridgell of Great Mills, MD, Bernadine “Queenie” Pilkerton of Leonardtown, MD; and Janice Ivancik; his step-daughter, Lisa K. Clarke of Lothian, MD; his (best-friend) dog, Carson and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his siblings: George Owens, James R. Owens, Ralph Owens, Bernard X. Owens, Mary Lillian Owens, and Josephine Quade; his half-brother, Rip Owens; his half-sister, Edith Owens; his step-sister, Ethel Bowles; step-brother, Abell Owens and step-daughter Laura L. Sartwell. Memorial contributions may be made to Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, Lexington Park, MD 20653 or St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, 43927 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Claire Elaine Dillard
Claire Elaine Dillard, of California, Maryland met the angels on August 23, 2017 after a short but relentless illness. Born on July 16, 1937 in Christchurch, New Zea-
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Joseph “Joe Boy” Leroy Herbert Sr., 61, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on August 25, 2017 at his residence. Born May 14, 1956 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Martha Elizabeth Herbert and Howard Leo Herbert. Joe was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, he was a groundskeeper for Resurrection cemetery retiring in 1998 after 20 years. Joe is survived by his children: Joanne (Tommy) Sullivan of Indian Head, MD, Joseph Herbert, Jr. of Mechanicsville, MD, Howard (Jackie) Herbert, of Mechanicsville, MD, James (Ashley) Herbert of Lusby, MD, Daisy (Bill) Howe of Leonardtown, MD and Martha (Robert) Andrews.
Siblings; Margaret Lawrence, Thelma Alvey, Thomas Herbert, James Herbert, Dorothy Bonner, Joyce Solomon, Judith Oliver, Emma William, Lois Herbert, Mary Herbert, Dale Herbert, Bessie Ingram, Ernest Herbert, Martha Bonnie and Elizabeth Savage, Grandchildren; Eric Sullivan, Hallie Herbert, Allie Herbert, Gaven Herbert, Savannah Herbert, Chole Herbert, Jayden Herbert, Joseph “Bubba” Herbert, Riley Herbert, William Howe, John Howe, Justin Andrews and Kiersten Andrews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 31, 2017 from 10:00AM to 11:00AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where a Funeral Service will follow at 11:00AM with Pastor Mark Hashagen officiating. Interment will be private. Arrangements by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.
Catherine “Cathy” Frances Bailey
Catherine “Cathy” Frances Bailey, of Bushwood, MD passed away on August 25, 2017 in Baltimore, MD. Born November 9, 1966 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of Charles Joseph Wood of Abell, MD and the late Mary Margaret Wood. Cathy is survived by her loving husband, Steven “Steve” J. Bailey Sr., whom she married on April 15, 1989 in Avenue, MD, children; Steven J. Bailey, Jr. and Meaghan T. Bailey both of Bushwood, MD. Siblings, Bobby (Patty) Wood of Compton, MD and Laurie A. (Mark) Muir of Bushwood, MD. Cathy was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, she worked for the Federal Government as a Financial Analyst for 32 years and she enjoyed spending time with family, antiques and card games with friends. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be: Owen Muir, William Fitzgerald, John Fitzgerald, Mark Bailey, II, Rob Wood and Joel Laduca. Honorary pallbearers will be: Amanda Wathen, Samantha Wood, Lauren Wood, Victoria Fitzgerald, Scott Bailey, Sarah Laduca, Erica Bailey, Tony Bailey, Coale Thompson, Grant Mattingly, Rick Mattingly, Blair Buckler, Bailey Buckler, Ryleigh Buckler, Madelyn Bailey, Will Bailey and Michelle Boothe. Memorial contributions may be made to A.C.T.S. P.O. Box 54, Bushwood, MD 20618. Arrangements by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.
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What’s with All Those Rocks? By Dick Myers Editor
“I realized that the passersby on my walk were probably there for the same reason that I was. My morning walks became my designated time for introspection and insight. I walked each morning to ‘clear my head’ from my persistent thoughts and to tap into deeper insight. I often times found myself looking for signs and messages along the way, such a heart shaped rock or a piece of rare sea glass. When I stumbled upon them, I would see it as a sign that my question had been answered and I was on the right path. This truly made me feel at ease and happy. That was when I had the idea (more like an epiphany) to paint and drop inspirational messages on beach rocks for others to stumble upon. Maybe my rock would be the message that they needed for encouragement. It turns out...I was right; thus, The Kindness Rocks Project was born!” A check of the Facebook pages for Southern Maryland Rocks and Calvert Rocks shows how many people have also been inspired. The rocks are everywhere. Several businesses, such as Coffee Quarter in California. have established regular painting parties, where they supply rocks and painting supplies. Coffee Quarter is under the new ownership of Jenny Bell. Someone dropped a rock in her shop (on top of the wine
The word “rocks’ can either be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it’s a mass of stone. As a verb, it’s “to be moved or swayed powerfully with excitement, emotion, etc.,” according to dictionary.com. It also has become a social-media phenomenon as the “Kindness Rocks Project,” which has hit Southern Maryland in a big way this summer. The idea is fairly simple. Paint a small rock with a personal inspiration. Then drop it somewhere. The finder can then pass it on. But first the finder is to post a picture of what they find on one of the local Facebook pages, such as Southern Maryland Rocks and Calvert Rocks. The Kindness Rocks Project was the inspiration of Megan Murphy, a life coach, who had just lost her mother and was looking for something to do in her memory. On her website, she explained, “In the Spring of 2015 while on my routine morning walk, just having returned from a trip to India I experienced an epiphany. “Epiphany: a moment of great or sudden revelation; an intuitive grasp of reality through something usually simple and striking; an illuminating discovery, realization or disclosure.
rack) and she thought the idea was great. She investigated what was happening on Facebook and decided to do the painting party as a community service. Mark Merckson and his daughter Olivia of Leonardtown were at the Aug. 26 painting party. They had found some rocks at Leonardtown Wharf and became hooked on the idea. They weren’t sure where they were going to drop the rocks they were painting, but Merckson said they were heading for the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Calvert County and were considering dropping one there. Bell is expecting to do other rock painting events. Check her website: ht t p://w w w.coffeequar ter md.com /. The coffee shop is expecting to change names soon and have a special grand opening. Some event organizers are looking for ways to incorporate the Kindness Rocks Project into their planning. For instance, Leonardtown, an Arts and Entertainment District, has embraced the rocks craze, calling it Leonardtown Rocks. For this month’s First Friday on Sept. 1 a tent will be set up outside 2 Broke Girls at 22760 Washington St. Rocks and painting supplies will be provided. First Friday is put on by the Leonardtown Business Association (LBA). This month’s theme is Art Walk and LBA
VP Ellen Lewis of Crazy for Ewe yarn shop said the rocks project fits right in with that theme. “We are looking for ways for people to energize with art in Leonardtown.” “It’s exciting to find a rock,” Lewis proclaimed. She added, “This is a fun game. I call it a low-tech Pokemon Go.” Deputy Kristi Nelson, the police officer assigned to the town by the sheriff’s office, has been dropping rocks at Leonardtown Wharf and elsewhere throughout town. Anyone who finds a rock can bring it to the town office to get a prize supplied bytown merchants. Southern Maryland Rocks has 7,000 members. One of them, Tanya Reppel found it and caught the bug. She said her husband and daughter sit around the table and paint rocks instead of having a mobile phone in their faces all the time. “I have seen people say how much it has had a profound effect on them, (such as) if they are going into a doctor’s office for cancer screening.” Reppel believes it is not just a fad, but will have endurance. For more information about the Kindness Rocks Project go to: http://thekindnessrocksproject.com dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Gracie’s Guys and Gals Stellar Award National Champions Fifty-five members of Gracie’s Guys and Gals Dance Studio’s show troupe, “GG SHOW TROUPE” competed at the national finals at “Beyond the Stars” National Competition, held this year at Cape May, New Jersey. Forty-three studios from throughout the United States, and 1,300 routines were seen in this week-long event last month, July 2017. Routines are divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced categories and into various age levels as well. Gracie’s competed everything in the heavily- populated advanced category. The judges adjudicate all routines based on skills, performance, choreography, and technique. The judges adjudicate each routine into a gold, high gold, platinum, or diamond status, and then announce the first place in each category (small or large groups in tap, lyrical, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, or open category). Gracie’s walked away with mostly platinum and diamond awards, judge’s awards, Choreography
awards, and first in category and several in the top ten for the over-all placements. Motown, Gracie’s production routine, has been the highest scoring production winner at all the regional competitions this past year. At “On Point” Regional National competition, Gracie’s Guys and Gals received the Ultimate Studio Award, meaning Gracie’s studio was the highest scoring studio out of close to 1,000 routines that were present at the three-day weekend event in Woodbridge, VA in May 2017. If you would like to become part of this team please attend one of our registrations, August 21, 24, and 28th from 5:308:00 p.m. For more information email: GraciesGandG@aol.com and visit our website: www.GraciesGuysandGalsDanceStudio.com. Gracie’s Guys and Gals will be performing at the County Fair on Saturday September 23rd.
Cats of the Week SEBASTIAN, GINGER & COOKIE
A kind lady rescued these adorable kittens along with their mother and 3 other siblings. She was able to find homes for the other three kittens but her landlord told her she would be evicted if she didn’t get Mom and the remaining kittens out of the house. She was going to take them to Tri County Shelter where she didn’t realize they are forced to euthanize 185 cats per month. The significant other of one of our Feral Cat Rescue volunteers rescued them and and the couple decided to foster. The kittens were born at the end of May and are 3 months old. They have been spayed/neutered, tested for aids and feline leukemia, vaccinated against distemper and rabies,dewormed and microchipped. They cost $125 each. The trio, along with their mother will be at the Petco in California this weekend for adoption events between 10:30 and 3. They
are very friendly. Like all kittens, they play hard and then sleep hard. hey will crawl up in your lap and purr contentedly. Would you like a furry friend? Join Feral Cat Rescue at Petco this weekend to meet these sweet babies or you can fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org and email to diane@ feralcatrescuemd.org Consider adopting two so they have each other to hang out with while you are at work. If you are feeding a stray cat outside and would like to borrow a trap to catch the cat so it can be spayed to prevent cat overpopulation, please contact Feral Cat Rescue. We have spay/neuter grants for many areas in St Mary’s County. We are always looking for foster families so more cats and kittens can be rescued.
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Pet of the Week MEET STANLEY
Hello, my name is Stanley. I’ve been living on my own and eating wherever I could fi nd a meal. A Good Samaritan thought I was a feral cat and decided to trap me and bring me to the shelter. But when I got to the shelter the workers soon discovered that I’m not feral at all! I’m actually a VERY FRIENDLY boy that likes to play with toys! I’m a special boy for your special home! I’ve now been hanging out at the shelter for 109 DAYS waiting for my forever family. PLEASE CHOOSE ME! And remember, if there is room in the heart, there is room in the house! Please come meet me and the wonderful gang at the Tri-County Animal Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville) or call 301-932-1713 for more information. To see more of my amazing friends available for adoption, “like” us on Facebook @ TriCounty Animal Shelter Southern MD.
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The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) is now accepting listings for the 2017 Farms for the Holidays Guide, a guide to Southern Maryland winter farm products. Southern Maryland farms, aquaculture and agricultural producers of all kinds, as well as restaurants, stores, wineries, breweries, distilleries and other businesses that offer Southern Maryland grown and produced products are encouraged to apply. Listing is free. The annual full-color mini brochure helps consumers find regional farm products, events and services during the holiday season and throughout the winter months. Free copies of the guide will be available to the general public commencing early November at participating farms, businesses, regional libraries, visitor centers and to view or download on the ‘Get the Guides’ page at www.smadc.com. For more information and to submit a listing, visit ‘What’s New’ at SMADC.
com and select the ‘News and Announcements’ page, or call SMADC staff at (301) 274-1922, Ex. 1. Listing deadline is September 22, 2017. The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, is committed to: a) a market-driven and sustainable farming future as Maryland transitions away from tobacco. b) a Maryland where farmland preservation, and environmental stewardship positively impact the quality of our air and water and c) cultivating awareness among consumers and leaders of the vital role our farms play in a balanced community, safe, nutritious food and a cleaner and healthier environment. To learn more about additional programs and resources, contact SMADC, P. O. Box 745, Hughesville, MD 20637; phone: 301-274-1922, Ex. 1, fax: 301-274-1924; email info@smadc.com ; or visit www.smadc.com.
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Six Gun South performs classic rock hits at the 7th District Optimist Club Park in Bushwood to raise funds for the service organization and the BECA scholarship fund.
NAACP Back To School L I S T I N G PHeather Hayden, of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, coaches young girls about the importance of healthy Rhabits at the NAACP’s Back To School event at the Lexington Park Library Aug. 26. I
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It was a Welcome Home for the Brothers Osborne Governor Hogan Attends CMM Concert By Dick Myers Editor It was billed as a Welcome Home concert Aug 25 at Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) for the Brothers Osborne. The Country Music Association award-winning duo hails from the southern Anne Arundel County town of Deale. Brothers TJ and John were feeling the home-town vibe. They put on a long set that included more than a half-dozen songs for an encore set that lasted past 11 p.m. at the Solomons venue. The almost-sold-out crowd was also treated to a surprise guest – Gov. Larry Hogan. Calvert Marine Museum Director Sherrod Sturrock introduced Sheriff Mike Evans and Commissioner Mike Hart. The commissioner in turn introduced the governor. He said he was at the concert because
he was friends of the family of opening act Robbie Boothe. The governor, wearing a Boothe hat (RB) then introduced the young St. Mary’s County singer. Boothe has a hit record on iTunes, having reached the top 40 in just one day. He played a rosing, well-appreciated set. Following Boothe and as lead-I to the Brothers Osborne, country newcomer Tucker Breathard performed. The crowd at concert end ran into traffic delays as a motorcycle accident on the Calvert County side of the bridge stopped traffic for about an hour before it could flow again across the bridge Th concert was the final of the season for Calvert Marine Museum. Sturrock said the concerts’ proceeds help fund the museum’s operation.
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Johnny & Kayla Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 7:00 - 11:00 PM www.anglers-seafood.com Tracey Allen Tequila Grill & Cantina, Charlotte Hall 7:00 - 10:00 PM Join us for happy hour and acoustic music! Sumner Acoustic The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Solomons 7:30 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Ladies Night/Trivia/Karaoke Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 9:00 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com
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Johanssens The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Solomons 7:30 - 11:00 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM www.anglers-seafood.com
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David Flood Morris Point, Abell 6:00 PM www.morris-point.com “Cowboy Crossing” Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM www.anglers-seafood.com DJ Todd Hall Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 9:00 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com
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Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00 - 9:00 PM www.anglers-seafood.com
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Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 7:00 - 9:00 PM www.anglers-seafood.com
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Run Catch Rain Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00 - 10:00 PM www.anglers-seafood.com
DJ Ray Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 9:00 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com Karaoke & DJ The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Calloway 8:00 PM
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Aqua Zumba Classes No Contract, No Membership! 45779 Fire Dept Ln, California, MD 20619 7:00 PM Let’s bring the Zumba Party in the water. Aqua Zumba Wednesdays and Saturdays Elks pool The Coolest Thing About Zumba is That It’s For Everybody! If You Can Smile & Have FUN, YES—You Can Do Zumba! I’m Looking Very Forward to Meeting You! Zumba Fitness classes No contract, no memberships, Pay as you go! Monday Zumba Toning 6pm at the Housing Authority Tuesday Zumba Fitness 6pm at the Housing Authority Wednesday Aqua Zumba 7pm at the Elks lodge Pool Thursday Zumba Fitness 6pm at the Housing Authority Saturday Aqua Zumba 8:30am at the Elks Lodge Pool All Classes are open to everybody! More info: 301-481-0752
Thursday, August 31
CSM’s Kickoff to College CSM, Leonardtown 4:00 PM College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Kickoff to College gives new and transfer students the opportunity to learn about CSM, connect with faculty and other new students; learn about student services, clubs and athletics; discover resources available, including veterans’ services; get helpful hints for college success; receive a student ID; and earn a 10 percent textbook coupon for the CSM College Store. Visit www.csmd.edu/apply-register/credit/ kickoff-to-college/. Overdose Awareness Day Event Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center 21770 FDR Blvd. Lexington Park MD 20653 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Doors open at 5 p.m., activities begin at
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6 p.m. on 8/31 as we mark International Overdose Awareness Day as a community. Activities will include a memorial labyrinth meditation walk, a Lights of Hope lighting and display, information and advocacy tables and resource people to speak with on addiction, recovery and grief recovery. Come to remember those lost and support those who have survived as well as to strengthen our community’s response to addiction and overdose. This event is sponsored by a community collaboration and is led by Walden and the St. Mary’s County Health Department. For more information or directions, please contact Laura at 301-997-1300 x 804 or lauraw@waldensierra.org. All are welcome to attend this free, drug and alcohol free event.
Sat, Sept 2, 2017
Seasonal Farmer’s Market Location: Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD 20636 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Check sotterley.org for details.
Ridge Lions Club Pitch Card Party 16441 Three Notch Road, Ridge, Maryland 20680 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM The Ridge Lions Club are happy to announce the 4th annual Pitch Card Party at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ridge. Doors open at 6:30pm with the Game beginning exactly at 7:30pm. When: Friday on June 2nd, July 7th, August 4th and September 1st Entrance Fee: $10.00 per person. Food will be available, Door Prizes, 50/50 raffle. Everyone goes home with a “PRIZE”. Where: Knights of Columbus Hall, 16441 Three Notch Road, Ridge, Maryland 20680 For information call: Bobbie Bell: (301)
Park Rock Fest 2017 St. Mary’s County Fairground 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Park Rock Fest 2017 is the place to be on Saturday, September 2nd, at the Saint Mary’s County Fairgrounds. 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Come celebrate the 15th annual Park Rock Fest produced by the Power Jam Music Alliance Inc. and sponsored by Maryland State Arts Council, St. Mary’s County Arts Council and St. Marys County. There will be +23 artist performing on one of three concurrent music stages; for non-stop music! The fest features Pop, Punk, Emo, Screamo, Hard Rock, Alternative, Independent, Acoustic, Hardcore, and Metal. The headliner for 2017 is the band Palisades, a new hot Pop-Punk, post-hardcore group from New Jersey. The headliner on the metal, hard rock and hardcore stage is the band Convictions. Back for a third year is the third stage with acoustic acts featuring a special acoustic set by the metal band Silver tung that goes with the release of their new all acoustic album. New for 2107 is an Electronic Dance Music (EMD) venue we call Cuantm Flx featuring +10 major EDM DJ’s from Baltimore to Southern Maryland. The Park Rock Fest also features com-
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mercial vendors and community group vendors and band merch tents. The gates open at 11:00 AM and close at 10 PM. All ages are welcome. Park Rock Fest is drug free, alcohol free, and an obscenity free event. For further information go to www. PARKROCK.com or call 240-925-8659 Bingo Every Saturday Mother Catherine Academy 33883 Chaptico Road Mechanicsville Md 20659 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM SATURDAY NIGHT BINGO! Doors open at 5 pm Early Birds start at 6:30 pm Regular Games start at 7:00 pm. $10 admission (includes one regular book). Progressive Money Ball! Door prizes. Concessions: Weekly specials along with regulars Pizza, Cheeseburgers,Hamburgers,Hot dogs and French Fries. Pull Tabs 1000.00 dollar payouts with some having multiple winners. Down lines and 3 Balls! Call 301884-3165 for more information. Visit our website www.mothercatherine.org.
Sun, Sept 3, 2017
Artisan Market Summerseat Farm 9:00 am to 4:00 pm - Rain or shine. The Artisan Market will feature all homemade, homegrown, handcrafted, vintage and baked goods. Some examples of the crafts that will be offered are: handmade rustic signs, spices, carved walking sticks, pottery, jewelry, paintings, jams, jellies, shell crafts, sea glass, watercolors and much more. You won’t want to miss this event. See our website at www.summerseat.org or facebook for more information or to register as a vendor for any of our Artisan Markets. Keeper’s Quarters OPEN—Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Come join our tours on the 1st Saturday and Sunday of each month and you will be treated to a special viewing of the Keep-
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September Port of Leonardtown Winery LVRSA Fundraiser Port of Leonardtown Winery, 23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown MD 20650 8:00 AM Purchase a bottle of “Breton Bay Breeze” wine anytime in the month of September to support the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary (LVRSA) fundraiser. Thank you!
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Trapt Live w/ shallowDeep + I’zem 21030 Point Lookout Road, Callaway MD 20620 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM National rock band Trapt live at 5 South Event Center with special guests shallowDeep and I’zem! Tickets available at www.mt.cm/trapt-0. Questions email john@5southeventcenter.com or call John at 240-538-1984.
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Little Explorers: Farmer 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 Designed for pre-school age children 3-5 years old and an accompanying adult. $4 per child ($3 Friends members); one accompanying adult free. Full-day admission included. (240) 895-4990 or info@ HSMCdigshistory.org. www.HSMCdigshistory.org. Ledo Pizza LVRSA Fundraiser Ledo Pizza in Leonardtown MD 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Ledo Pizza of Leonardtown is hosting a fundraiser for the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary (LVRSA) on Sept 6th from 4-8pm. Dine in or Carry out, just
be sure to tell your server/cashier you are there to support the LVRSA fundraiser so the squad gets credit for our purchase. Chesapeake Children’s Chorus Auditions Leonardtown High School 23995 Point Lookout Road 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Do you love singing? Want to be a part of a fun and challenging experience? Come audition and sing with CCC! Auditions are open for boys and girls ages 8-15. Visit us online for more information at www.smchoralarts.org/ccc. For questions, please contact us at chesapeakechildrenschorus@gmail.com
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St. Maries Musica Auditions Leonardtown High School 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM We are auditioning for ALL voice parts! Arrangements for alternative audition dates/times can be made. Each audition generally lasts 20-25 minutes. You will only need to be there for your scheduled audition time. Visit us at www.smchoralarts.org/Musica to fill out an audition form today! Will will contact you to schedule you individual audition. For questions, contact us at smchoralarts@ gmail.com 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
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Tour
On Friday, Sept. 15, join us on a visit to Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., just in time for the final days of the exhibit American Visionary: John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times in celebration of JFK’s 100th birthday. The American Art Museum holds one of the largest and most inclusive collections in the world of American art from colonial to present day. Other exhibits include Moving Images and Folk and Self Taught Art. A guided tour is available at 12:30 p.m. for those who would like to take it. Please indicate if you would like to take the guided tour. Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking. Bring your own lunch and travel snacks or purchase it at the American Art Museum café. Only bottled water is allowed into the museum. Bags are scanned
Storytime at Greenwell State Park
This program takes place at Greenwell State Park (25420 Rosedale Manor Ln, Hollywood, MD 20636) in partnership with Leonardtown Library on Saturday, September 2 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 2-5 with their adult caregivers. 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. Siblings welcome; no registration required.
upon entry so please leave them on the bus so that the group’s entry is not delayed. Bus departs from the Northern Senior Activity Center promptly at 9:45 a.m. and returns about 5:30 p.m. Fee is $32 which includes motor coach transportation and driver tip. For registration information call Alice at 301-475-4200, ext. *1063.
Brain.e.ology
This class is Tuesdays starting Sept. 5-Oct. 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Losing memory or cognitive ability is a tremendous fear but there is growing evidence that cognitive ability can be maintained or even improved to the end of life! Brain-e-ology is designed to: • dispel the limiting myths of memory loss and aging • give participants a better understanding of how their brain works. • give participants the tools to in-
Library Closed in Observance of Labor Day
All three branches of the St. Mary’s County Library will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. All three branches will be open for regular business hours on Tuesday, September 5.
corporate brain fitness activities into their daily lives • create open minds More than 90 percent of participants report that they feel like they have more control over future memory loss after taking this program! There is no fee for this program. Class size is limited so register early. To make reservations call 301-4754200, ext. *1050.
Bowling League Kick-Off Meeting
sary adjustments and corrections to team rules, rosters, schedule, team list, team and sub contact info, etc. Changes will be made and final copies will be printed and brought to the first game of the season (Sept. 14). If you have any questions or interest, call Shellie Graziano at 301-4754200, ext. *1655. When you call, please indicate if you wish to order lunch at the center that day. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center.
Subs needed for senior bowling League
If you are planning to bowl in the 2017-18 season for the senior mixed league sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services, please come to the Kick-off Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 12:30 p.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. We will use this time to determine costs and to make neces-
With the 2017-18 senior mixed league bowling season coming up, subs will be needed. If you are interested in subbing for this fun, easy-going group, call Shellie Graziano at 301-475-4200, ext. *1655. Your expenses are covered by the person for whom you are subbing.
Homeschool Back to School
Southern Maryland Math Circle
Leonardtown Library will hold Homeschool Back to School on Wednesday, September 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Homeschool students and parents, start your school year off right by learning how to get the most from your library’s resources and services. Meet fellow homeschoolers and your friendly library staff!
Lexington Park Library will hold Southern Maryland Math Circle on Saturday, September 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The Southern Maryland Math Circle provides fun, fascinating math activities to middle- and highschool students (and their families!) Run by the faculty at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, this monthly gathering is sure to inspire a love of mathematical exploration to everyone who comes. Snacks will be provided. No registration required.
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WORD SCR AMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to the Traffic
T U N U M A
CLUES DOWN 1. Kilogram force (abbr.) 2. Lake __, one of the Great 3. Seahawks safety Thomas 4. Take a __ 5. Gazelles 6. One’s mother 7. Iridium 8. Comics writer Stan 9. Within 10. Excite 12. Long-legged gazelle 13. Leaves 16. African nation 17. System of handcraftbased education 20. Formerly (archaic)
22. Argon 25. Equally 26. Standardized test 27. Not part of 29. Midway between east and southeast 31. Native American tribe 34. Marlins infielder Gordon 36. Places to relax 37. Phonology units 38. Bastard wing 40. South Dakota 43. Lake in Uganda 45. Spanish be 48. Town in Galilee 50. Mediation counsel 51. Hair-like structure 53. Domesticated animals 54. Region 55. He cured polio 57. Title of respect 58. Carpet design 59. Strongly alkaline solution 61. Cerium
Word Scramble: WRESTLE
Last Week’s
Puzzle Solutions
1. Defunct social networking service 5. Facial expressions 11. Forebears 14. A portable gun 15. Decrees 18. Resin obtained from tropical trees 19. One who divines the future 21. River in Oregon 23. Norse god of thunder 24. It’s on the lawn 28. Speaks 29. Polish beer 30. Ethnic group in Laos 32. Insecticide 33. Surface of the ground 35. Third-party access 36. Senior officer 39. Makes a living with difficulty 41. Expression of sympathy 42. Former U.S. president 44. Passover feast and ceremony 46. Wild sheep of northern Africa
47. Pouch 49. Public buildings 52. Type of cuisine 56. “Hotel California” rockers 58. Universal 60. Eloquently 62. Scantily 63. Japanese alcoholic drink
Kid'S Corner
What’s the Difference?
What’s the Difference Answers: 1. Man has beard 2. Baby’s hair is spiked 3. Boy’s sweater has dots 4. Deer is sitting in background
CLUES ACROSS
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The American Spirit:
Who We Are and What We Stand For by David McCullough By Terri Schlichenmeyer
One nation, under God, indivisible. Those words deeply mean something to you. Maybe you’ve fought for them. Maybe you say them daily. You see the news and they leap to mind, whether you’re optimistic for the future or pessimistic about current events. And in the book “The American Spirit” by David McCullough, you’ll see how the former better describes our nation. For the past 50 years or so, author and historian McCullough has given many speeches. He’s been honored to talk to graduating classes, business organizations, and politicians throughout that time, and he says he often returns home knowing that “the American spirit [is] still at work.” Yes, we’ve always been divided – and united. We were united by people like John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Manasseh Cutler, men about whom much has been written. And yet, says McCullough, there were other “giants” in history that we never hear much about: Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., Speaker Joe Martin, Margaret Chase Smith, Frank Church, the list is endless.
“How can we know who we are and where we are headed,” asks McCullough, “if we don’t know where we have come from?” Knowing why our cities grew, and why they were important explains us in better detail; take “Pitt from Pittsburgh and the loss would be devastating,” McCullough says, as an example. We also should study the “energy” of the documents created by the Founding Fathers - and about those Fathers, we must remember that they were “living men” and fallible humans. They wrote with their reputations in mind, “staking their lives on what they believed…” We are a country that values education. We mostly “want to belong to something larger than ourselves.” We are a nation made of people born here, and around the world. We are stewards of and teachers for historic sites. And “When bad news is riding high…” says McCullough, “… and some keep crying that the country is going to the dogs, remember it’s always been going to the dogs in the eyes of some, and that 90 percent, or more, of the people are good people…” “We all know that. Let’s all pitch
in. And never lose heart.” The news makes you want to scream? Come over here and join the club – but bring your copy of “The American Spirit.” There’s a lot we can learn together. We can do that, says author David McCullough, by reading history to get a bigger picture of the arms-wide-open optimism shared by America ’s brightest citizens. Here, in this anthology of speeches, McCullough displays unparalleled storytelling skills with tales of those preachers, politicians, visionaries, men, and women whose work meant everything to a growing nation. It’s hard not to get caught up in McCullough’s eagerness to know those tales, and it’s hard not to be stirred by them. This book is small but its message is huge so, if you’re a student of current events, give it the introspection and time it demands. Do that, and “The American Spirit” could pledge for you a new outlook. c.2017, Simon & Schuster $25.00 / $34.00 Canada 176 pages
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“The ‘Cane’ Mutiny” Can we keep this beautiful weather forever? I am loving keeping the workshop door open, except of course for those pesky mosquitos. Someone asked me the other day if mosquitos really have a purpose on the planet – would the whole Earth change if they disappeared? I was wondering the same thing. I have a confused mum that comes back every year and the cooler weather has brought out some of its beautiful red blossoms. I hope it doesn’t bloom to early before we buy others for the fall season. This year I have flowers blooming that have never bloomed in years past. There are wildflowers and vines I planted ages ago which have finally naturalized I suppose. But why does it take a few years? Are they dormant, waiting on that perfect summer? This must be it. Now I worry about all those plants I pulled in the last few years that I thought were weeds. I’m sure I am not the first person to do that. At present, the yard seems to have many hazards to me. There are hickory nuts, black walnuts, Mindy’s toys and bones, sticks and holes – and I have found and fallen over or in each one. I am still recovering from an injury while walking in North Beach a month and a half ago when I slipped off of a high sidewalk. And finally after much procrastination, falling, cursing, spasms, deliberation, and stubbornness I made an appoint-
ment at Southern Maryland Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center in Leonardtown and was given an appointment with Mark Muscat, PA-C. I have Bursitis, so that is similar to the Baker’s Cysts I’ve had before in my knees. I also tore some tendons around the area. He said my hips look great, no arthritis. Good news. I did request a cortisone shot just to get me moving easier, and as a second request asked if he could sing the Pharrell “Happy” song to me while he injected it (they do at Johns Hopkins). For some reason my husband was not willing to either play or sing the song while I was getting injected. Much to my surprise, Mr. Muscat sang a lively rendition of an Irish song which made the shot not even noticeable. I highly recommend his singing, I mean orthopedic services. Unfortunately, as does happen, the cortisone didn’t help. I was thinking it may have been because the needle was not long enough to get through my “cushioning” to the problem area. But I know sometimes they really work and make you feel great and sometimes they don’t. My problem is that I am continually hurting myself or Mindy is clipping me when she runs to get past me. So, I am continually tearing these ligaments more every day. But then I thought of my father and how for his last 7 years he had no strength in his legs from the diabetes. Between his leg braces and a cane he
was able to get through his days. A cane, I could use a cane! Oh no, not a cane. Not everyone in the house was fond of my father’s cane. He was never a big dog lover, but my mother was always known as the dog lady, as opposed to the cat lady across the street with 29 cats. We usually only had from 3 to 5 dogs. Anyway, my father would be walking down the hallway swinging his cane from side to side batting the dogs out of the way…until his last year and a half when he gradually learned to love, and came to need the sweet-natured, gentle Shepherd-Collie mixes near his side. I loved coming home from college that first year to see them surrounding Daddy and laying their heads on his lap. His cane never lifted at them again. So now I am resorting, after weeks and weeks of spasms and pain, to using my father-in-law’s old cane. I am frustrated and embarrassed, but hoping it’s temporary. And I am going to shabby chic it white and bling it up a little, and then I am going to see if my husband will walk up and down the hallway in front of me so I can have some fun…well, you don’t think I’d swat at Mindy do you? 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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EPISCOPAL CHURCH Christ Episcopal Church King & Queen Parish founded 1692 25390 Maddox Road | Chaptico, MD 20621
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Sunday Worship 7:45am Holy Eucharist, Rite I 11:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Organ & Choir
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21800 N. Shangri-La Dr. # 8 Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-866-5772 Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.
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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)
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