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Great Mills Students Return to Class, More Police Protection By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Students at Great Mills High School came back to class Tuesday with more sheriff’s deputies on hand to support the school in the aftermath of a deadly shooting that rocked the entire community and ended the lives of two of their classmates. “The Lexington Park COPS Unit came out to support the school and [Dfc.] Blaine Gaskill,” said Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron, referring to the school resource officer who immediately responded to the shooting on March 20. Cameron said the added police protection would be there through the week and he has established an overtime plan that allows deputies to sign on for extra work patrolling at all schools, not just high schools. This program was established before the Great Mills shooting, Cameron said, but after the incident at Leonardtown High School where two students there were charged with making threats of committing a mass shooting there, police have alleged. “This gives us the ability to assign them around the county to schools that don’t have a school resource officer,” Cameron said. Amy Greenwell, a Great Mills High School parent, was happy to see the new level of police protection around a school that had suffered greatly. Greenwell was one of more than 20 parents and community members who took to the sidewalks across from Great Mills Tuesday morning to show their support and love for students returning to school without two of their fellow classmates. The parents waved signs and elicited honks from passers-by in their vehicles as they wished the returning students well. Just two weeks earlier just before classes were to start, Austin Wyatt Rollins, 17, shot and killed 16-year-old Jaelynn Rose Willey. A third student, Desmond Barnes, 14, was wounded in the exchange. Greenwell said she wished the school system just could have let the student body of Great Mills High School go for the rest of the year. But she said she knew the students had to come back. “It’s been rough,” said Greenwell. “I don’t want my baby to go back. “But they gotta do it.” She had confidence in the increased police presence as well as the entire staff at the school, which has been the focus of community support and engagement for
Amy Greenwell, with sign, waves to arriving Great Mills High School students.
the past two weeks. “The teachers and everyone are there for them [the students,] Greenwell said. Cameron said there were already deputies who had signed up for the school security overtime program. “It’s just one more layer of security and safety for the schools,” Cameron said. Before the return to school, the Great Mills community, and the whole county, were still trying to heal from the tragic loss of life. Many of Willey’s classmates, friends and her family said their final good-byes to her Mar. 29 and 30 at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department; hundreds came out on both days to pay their respects. Meredith Wilkins-Arnold, the minister at Willey’s prayer service, said she remembered happy times with the young woman as her Girl Scout troop leader for four years. She remembered a girl who thought that calling an attractive young man “hot” probably meant he had a fever and that she should probably stay clear of him. “It demonstrated her total innocence and sweetness,” Wilkins-Arnold said. Melissa Willey, Jaelynn’s mother, said her family was still wracked with the pain, anger and confusion over the death of her daughter. “There’s nothing I can say to explain what happened,” Melissa Willey said. “She was the best girl.” One of Jaelynn’s little sisters said she missed her older sibling very much. She remembered talking to her on her last day of life. “The last thing I said to her was ‘Can I wear your shirt?’” she said, standing just a few feet away from Jaelynn’s open casket. “I’m so sorry.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Preliminary reports show that there were 33 deaths related to opioids in 2017, a spike which has health officials deeply concerned. Dr. Meena Brewster, the county’s chief health officer, said the spike in overdose deaths was due largely to the introduction of illicit fentanyl, a highly potent opioid often used to treat cancer patients, into the street drug supply. “It’s a huge spike,” Brewster said. “It’s more than twice what we had than the last year. “It’s incredibly high and it’s largely due to fentanyl.” Initial reports seem to indicate that most of the users of fentanyl die from their first dose, she said. There were just 13 confirmed overdose deaths in 2016, compared to 12 in 2015, said Brewster. The county health department, along with law enforcement and the rest of county government, continue to rely on several programs to stem the tide of addiction. One such program is to have doctors prescribe non-addictive pain medication to patients recovering from injuries but even this is not heeded by all health care providers. “We still see high rates of over-prescribing opioids,” Brewster said. The health department is currently reaching out to the faith community to partner with them and provide mentors for young people in an effort to keep them away from such narcotics, she said. The main trouble started in the midst of 2017. “It was the summer of last year,”
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Brewster said. “We had a really bad spike over a four-or- five- month period.” This spike kept emergency responders continually busy trying to resuscitate overdose patients, often repeatedly, and hospital emergency departments full. Carfentanyl, an even more potent opioid used to tranquilize large animals, continues to wreck havoc, she said. “We really need to get this fentanyl out of the drug supply,” Brewster said. “And these super lethal drugs, also, like carfentanyl.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Miller Says One More Year Commissioners Approve on SMHEC Building, Merger Tax Break for Affordable
Housing Project
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Sen. President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller has said that the proposed research facility, known as the third building, at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, is a project worth supporting but the financial picture just was not right for the University System of Maryland. The system is slated to run the autonomous systems-focused facility; it also has proposed taking over the governance at the higher education center but that effort has also been put on hold. “We’ll certainly continue to consider it again this next fiscal year,” Miller told The County Times. “It’s a worthy project [the third building] and it needs to happen.” But before the building can begin construction, the university system must address is own budget problems, Miller said, as well as enrollments in key majors. “There’s a decline in enrollment at the engineering school,” Miller said, citing a recent report from the Department of Legislative Services recommending pulling the $28.4 million to begin construction. The senate pulled the funding weeks ago and it will likely stay out until the
next year’s session. The lack of a signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the higher education center board of governors and the university system about how the merger would progress also scuttled the effort this year, Miller said. Cost overruns also contributed to the issue, he said. “These things need to be tied down,” Miller said. “It started as a $15 million project and now it’s up to $76 million. “I’m confident we can make it work,” Miller concluded. “It just wasn’t feasible at this time.” Sen. Steve Waugh, (R-Dist. 29) said he was organizing meetings with stake holders in the project to come up with a deal to finish it in the next several days. Waugh declined to say if he would try to restore funding this year or look to next year’s session. St. Mary’s County Commissioner Tom Jarboe said the decision to pull the funding was not the fault of the delegation, but there were still universities who might be interested even if the University System of Maryland wasn’t. “It was a very partisan move,” Jarboe said. “We’re not defeated, we’re just looking for another opportunity.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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A proposed 98-unit affordable housing project on Pegg Road has received a property tax credit from the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County; the vote on Tuesday at their regular meeting was unanimous. The developer of the project, Conifer Realty, out of Columbia, proposes a 20year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) program that reduces their property tax bill by $200 a year for each of the 98 units. The annual loss in property tax revenue to the county has been calculated at $19,600 per year or $392,000 for the life of the agreement. County Economic Development Director Chris Kaselemis said that even with the PILOT agreement, the county would still collect more property tax revenue than if the land were not developed. His department’s calculations showed the county would collect $295,000 over
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WW II Veteran To Celebrate 100 Years
Col. Robert E. Berry
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Retired U.S. Army Col. Robert E. Berry lives a quiet life in Calvert County and drives almost every day from his home there to St. Mary’s County to join friends for lunch at a Chinese restaurant in Leonardtown. He doesn’t usually talk much about his past; but it’s anything but ordinary. Due to turn 100 years old Apr. 6, Berry is one of the few remaining veterans who can say they landed on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day in World War II. He was drafted into the Army in March of 1941, nine months before the attack on Pearl Harbor to serve in graves registration. “I stayed in Europe until the end of the war,” said Berry. Before being drafted he worked in a large funeral home in Philadelphia, PA, so he was used to working with the dead. His services would soon be needed on a grand scale; his assignment was to
catalogue the dead and create temporary cemeteries for them. His first was on the beaches of Normandy when he came in on the 13th wave at Omaha Beach, one of the most heavily engaged of all the landing sites. “There were bodies all over the place,” Berry told The County Times. Though he was in graves registration, he shared in the same danger that day as all the other troops trying to make it off the beach. “Everybody knew they could get it, get shot,” Berry said. “I just hoped I would get it in the head. “Everybody was being shot at, you bet.” Berry saw many soldiers who had lost limbs and suffered badly before dying and at least wanted a quick death if it came for him. A month after the invasion and as the Allies pushed the Germans back across France, Berry, an officer in charge of his own platoon, had to go back to the beaches and dig up the remains of soldiers, marked by a simple wooden plank in the sand, and move them up to a permanent site. That cemetery is the Normandy site seen in the movie Saving Private Ryan; Berry said he was only able to watch that movie once, it was so close to the real experience. Though he was busy listing the dead and establishing and maintaining cemeteries, there were no guarantees the enemy would not counterattack near his position. He was lightly equipped but kept his helmet and M-1 carbine close. It was tough working around so much
death but he and his men kept it together, he said. “It gets to you after a while,” Berry said. “But you plug along. “It’s a job that had to be done.” After the war he was out of the Army for a short time but was called back to active duty in Washington, D.C. in the effort to bring home some of the dead from the European Theatre. Families could choose to have their soldier’s remains brought home or they could choose to leave them at rest across the Atlantic Ocean; soldiers who came from foreign countries to fight for the United States could also be sent to their homelands at their family’s request, Berry said. Five years later, Berry found himself serving in the Korean War in Kokura, Japan, again cataloguing the dead. This time, dead soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen were taken to Japan and flown back to the U.S., he said. “They weren’t going to have any more cemeteries overseas this time,” Berry said. “None.” In this war, he oversaw laboratory work with forensic specialists to identify the American dead; sometimes they were found together on the battlefield,
their bones mingled with those of their North Korean and Chinese enemies. By 1964 he was out of the military, avoiding the Vietnam War entirely. America suffered much in World War II and Korea, Berry said, but the military was unified in getting the job done for each conflict. “Everybody just wanted to help out as much as they could,” Berry said of serving in those times. Despite having seen and being a part of so much of the 20th century’s history, Berry is nonplussed about turning 100 years old. “I really haven’t paid any attention to it,” Berry, a Wilmington, Del. native said. “It’s more of a big deal to everybody else than it is to me.” He has little advice for people who want to live as long as possible, but he remembered his doctor’s admonishment from 50 years ago to “eat like a king for breakfast, eat like a prince for lunch and eat like a pauper for dinner.” Other than that, Berry said, it’s all up to fate. “I always say it’s the luck of the draw,” he said
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Smoke Detectors Absent in Latest House Fire By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
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State Fire Marshals say that there were no smoke detectors in a Mechanicsville home that was destroyed by fire April 2; it is the second home to be gutted by fire in St. Mary’s that did not have smoke detectors. Two small children, a two-year-old and a three-year-old, were killed in the previous house fire in Loveville, while two adults and two other children were able to escape. John Trossbach, chief of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, said the Loveville fire has taken a toll on first responders due to the loss of life; it might have been avoided if smoke detectors had been present. Smoke detectors don’t stop fires but they do provide an early warning. “It definitely could have changed the outcome of that fire in Loveville,” Trossbach said. A GoFundMe web page for the two deceased children, Kaleb and Kassidy Johnson, has raised more than $14,000 for the displaced family. All newly built homes are required to have smoke detectors installed as part of their construction, Trossbach said, and all county fire companies have free smoke detectors for anyone who wants them.
Owners of rental properties are also required by law to have smoke detectors installed for their tenants, he said. “We don’t deny anybody,” Trossbach said. “We don’t want to see this [a fatal fire] happen. “It’s a big deal.” Newly designed smoke detectors now come furnished with a lithium battery that gives it a 10-year detection life, said Trossbach, and even older model smoke detectors can still give good service if their batteries are replaced about every six months. Volunteer firefighters will also help families to install their smoke detectors properly in their home, he said, but supplies of free smoke detectors are limited. Older homes that were not originally required to have smoke detectors are often the ones most at risk, he said, but a small investment in safety can help ameliorate that risk. “There should be no home that doesn’t have a smoke detector,” Trossbach said. “It’s a $20 item that could save a family’s life.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Manslaughter Defendant Sentenced By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
A woman convicted late last year of involuntary manslaughter connected to a fatal drug overdose was sentenced to McCauley 10 years in prison by a St. Mary’s County Circuit Court judge on Monday. Christina McCauley, 59, of Leonardtown was indicted last year for selling the opioids that lead to the death of Mary Neil Miller in June of 2017. State’s Attorney Richard Fritz had indicted McCauley, and several others, in August with second-degree depraved heart murder for selling opioids that led to fatal overdoses. McCauley maintained throughout the
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trial proceedings that she never sold the fatal drugs to Miller, but the jury found she had. McCauley avoided conviction on the depraved heart murder charge but was convicted of involuntary manslaughter as well as reckless endangerment and possession of drugs. The defendant is involved in five more cases involving controlled dangerous substances, court records show, and the trials are due to start this week. Last year, on June 23, Miller was discovered unresponsive, in the bathroom at a residence in Leonardtown. Attempts to resuscitate Miller were unsuccessful. An extensive investigation was conducted into Miller’s death, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled her death was a result of an opioid overdose, police reported.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On March 14, 2018, while in the Kohl’s store located on Lexington Village Way, in California, the suspect placed several items of clothing inside his overalls, and then left the store without purchasing the items. Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Deputy Tyler Payne at (301) 475-4200 extension *8010, or by email at Tyler.Payne@ stmarysmd.com. Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program, tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.
Theft Suspect ID Needed The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On February 24, 2018, the individual attempted to leave the Walmart store located on Miramar Way, in California, with a cart full of camping merchandise that had not been purchased. When confronted, the suspect fled the store. Anyone with information on the suspect’s identity is asked to contact DFC. Roszell at (301) 475-4200 extension *8108 or by email at Rachael.Roszell@ stmarysmd.com. Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment. Cpl. Julie Yingling, Sheriff’s Office PIO
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First Friday Goes To Cherry Blossom Festival Returns for 2nd Year The Dogs By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
For the last year Darrin Beck, owner of Home Elements on the town square, has helped make Leonardtown’s First Fridays a pet friendly affair and it’s all for a good cause. Beck works with local animal welfare groups such as Second Hope Rescue and Furever Safe to find dogs and cats new homes by making them available to visitors to the town on the First Friday’s celebrations. “It’s a good draw from a business point of view,” Beck told The County Times. “But these dogs really need a forever home.” Beck usually has at least one dog he fosters with him while he works and his furniture store on Washington Street , this week he has two who need permanent, loving homes. On First Fridays groups like Second Hope Rescue usually have five to seven puppies up for adoption, sometimes they have kittens, too, Beck said. “It’s been good exposure for Second Hope Resuce,” he said. “They’ve been do-
Darrin Beck and “Puck”
ing this for about a year. “It’s tough to walk past a dog without petting it.” On Apr. 6, the upcoming First Friday, visitors can bring their own dogs to take a walk around the town square; the first 50 to register get a free swag bag from the Leonardtown Business Association. The First Friday Dog Walk starts at 5p.m. guyleonard@countytimes.net
The Community Development Corporation(CDC) of Lexington Park is hosting the 2nd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Lexington Park. The park is located at Coral Drive and Tulagi Place near NAS Patuxent River Gate 2. The park is surrounded by dozens of acres of park grounds that include gorgeous Cherry Blossom trees and a disc golf course. Admission to this event is free. Lowpriced donations are requested to participate in art activities. Proceeds will go toward improving and sustaining the health of the trees in the park. The event is both Pet-Friendly and Kid-Friendly. The Donations from this weekend’s festival will be used to help preserve the cherry trees and make these dozens of acres of park grounds feel safe. The CDC, a non-profit group, works directly with St. Mary’s County government. However, the CDC has the power to act as a private developer and can use the private, public and religious money for projects. “The biggest complaint about Lexington Park is that people are
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Second Paddle for Heroes Race Scheduled
The exciting Paddle for Heroes fundraising event is a professionally timed canoe, kayak and paddleboard race that will be held at the Leonardtown Wharf on Breton Bay on Saturday, June 9, 2018 (Rain Date on Saturday, June 23, 2018). A $30 registration fee includes a Paddle for Heroes T-shirt. Event registration is available online or at the event between 8:00am-9:30am, with the races starting at 10:00am. The race course will traverse an approximately three-mile route around the shores of Breton Bay, in the historic town of Leonardtown. Racers should ask for pledge donations in their name. For every dollar pledged, one second will be deducted from the racer’s raw time. There is NO LIMIT to the number of seconds that can be deducted, so less experienced racers have as good a chance of winning as the professionals. PADDLE FOR HEROES raises funds for scholarships for St. Mary’s County
First Responders and their families to attend the College of Southern Maryland. The event also raises funds for the innovative and highly effective Warfighter Advance 7-Day Program (www.warfighteradvance.org/the-advance-7-day). Warfighter Advance is a non-medical program designed to assist active-duty warfighters and veterans with post-combat reintegration. Lastly, the event raises funds to support Leonardtown Rotary Club’s many contributions to local charities and international service projects. Canoers, kayakers and paddleboarders of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate in this fun community event. An award ceremony, food vendors and entertainment will be held at the Leonardtown Wharf at the conclusion of the races. For more information on the event, please visit the Paddle for Heroes website at www.paddleforheroes.org. Press Release from Leonardtown Rotary
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Volunteers to Help Maintain, Preserve Point Lookout State Park Annual Park Day Event Held April 7
Park Day Volunteers at Point Lookout State Park
Marylanders can help preserve and maintain historic Civil War sites during the Civil War Trust’s annual Park Day event April 7. Volunteers are needed at Point Lookout State Park in St. Mary’s County to work on the Historic Civil War Fort #3 and Prison Pen area from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Needs include general maintenance of the fort and surrounding area. Every year, community leaders, history buffs and preservationists join forces to help enhance and restore numerous
locations during this nationwide event. Additional locations in Maryland include Antietam National Battlefield, Fort Washington Park and Monocacy National Battlefield. For more information about Park Day at Point Lookout State Park, please contact Bob Crickenberger of the Friends of Point Lookout at 301-8765688 or crickenberger@comcast.net. Press Release fro MD DNR
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Easter Sunrise at Calvert Marine Museum
Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church Pastor Josh Olson presides over the annual Easter Sunrise Service April 1 at Calvert Marine Museum. The church has members from Calvert and St. Mary’s counties.
Members of Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church prepared a “Jesus Table” for breakfast following the Easter Sunrise service at Calvert Marie Museum. The table was filled with food that would have been prepared for a feast at the time of Jesus. Standing at the table is Pastor Josh Olson, his wife Rachel and son Josiah.
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Straight Talk on Straight Teeth
BY: JEFF TOMCSIK Orthodontic braces and clear aligners such as Invisalign® are not just for straightening teeth and making your smile look better. In fact, a highly trained and skilled dentist will use orthodontic treatment to improve the function of the teeth which will result in a healthier, longer-lasting smile. While good looking teeth are attractive, the purpose of your teeth is to chew food. When teeth are misaligned, they can slowly damage opposing teeth during the chewing process. When they are in proper alignment, teeth break down the food they are chewing without damaging each other. To help illustrate the point, think of a well working pair of scissors. When in good alignment the two blades come together and meet at a very precise point that makes them excellent at cutting paper. On the other hand, imagine one of the scissor blades had a slight bend or a ding in the metal. This imperfection would surely affect the scissor’s ability to cut as well as when it was in perfect alignment. If the one blade is bent away from the other, there will be a gap between the points of contact that cause the cutting action. The result would likely be a failure
to cut effectively or efficiently. If the bend in the one blade is toward the other, it would cause the blades to scrape each other, making cutting difficult. More importantly to note, the blades scraping each other slowly destroy the cutting surface of both blades. These same principles can be applied to your teeth. In any area of the mouth where your opposing teeth do not meet when you perform a chewing motion (meaning there is a space between the top and opposing-bottom tooth in any area of your mouth when your jaw is closed), like the scissor in the first scenario, it is rendered ineffective in the chewing process. On the other hand, if there are any teeth that are colliding with their opposing teeth, they are likely causing trauma to each other and slowly wearing down the enamel surface and eventually the tooth structure. This will likely lead to greater risk of decay and eventually risk the tooth’s overall vitality. Many people who have ongoing problems with decay or pain despite their efforts to keep their teeth clean, might be suffering from malocclusion issues that are causing the ongoing dental problems. The good
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New Medical Center Spreading Care to the Underserved
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
The newly opened East Run Medical Center on Great Mills Road is more than just another set of office space for physicians but a renewed effort to bring medical care to a community that has long suffered from a lack of primary physicians. Community health professionals have high hopes for the new MedStar-run facility. “This is a multipronged approach that has come together over the past four or five years,” said Dr. Stephen Michaels, chief operating for MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. “We expect there to be a lot of users in that space.” Michaels said the mission of the new facility was to treat the chronic conditions of the surrounding community, most often maladies such as high blood pressure and diabetes, but also to engage as many residents as possible in preventive care such as weight control and eschewing tobacco products and other unhealthy lifestyle choices. “It’s much better not to develop heart failure in the first place than to treat it,” Michaels said. Some of money to build the facility came from the state through the Health Enterprise Zone program, which sought to bring more preventive health measures to the southern portion of the county, Lexington Park, especially. That entire area had earned the state designation as a health care provider shortage area (HCPSA). Lori Werrell, director of Population and Community Health for MedStar St. Mary’s, said the new location, built in partnership with Cherry Cove Development,
Inc., was a vast improvement to the office they had farther down on Great Mills Road. The new location is directly across from Great Mills High School and abuts the Lord Calvert Mobile Home park. “It’s in that corridor where it’s going to be used,” Werrell told The County Times. “There’s a lot of housing and businesses.” The new facility is staffed with three doctors, a pediatrician, a family practitioner, and an internal medicine specialist, as well as two physicians and a nurse practitioner. There is also a behavioral health unit as well as a dental wing for which MedStar is currently searching for a tenant. Brian Norris, CEO at Cherry Cove, said the building cost $3.2 million to build and that MedStar spent a little over $2 million to outfit their first floor operation. “It will be a multiuse medical facility,” Norris said. “We’re in negotiations with a complimentary tenant… that will be on the third floor.” One of the unique features of the new facility is its employment of community health workers who help residents navigate the difficulties of the health care system; they also do regular visits to patients in the community to check on whether they are taking medication and following doctors instructions in dealing with their conditions. These same workers are also helping to set up transportation for patients desirous of care. Michaels said one of the key missions of East Run is to increase access to care outside of the emergency department at the main hospital in Leonardtown.
In recent years, he said, the emergency department has been overcrowded, often times by patients using it instead of primary care. More primary care that was closer to the community meant cutting down emergency department admissions and readmissions to the hospital for lapses in treatment. More primary care also meant the full continuity of care for patients with regular checkups that patients recently released from the emergency department don’t get. “It’s going to reduce costs in the long run,” Michaels said. “We’re committed to this. “We want to be the best performing county vis-à-vis population health.” Dr. Fahmi Fahmi, the senior physician on staff at East Run, said the community reaction has been positive since the facility’s opening. “They love it since we’re working with a long-settled provider,” Fahmi said. “We represent the whole gamut of care from infancy to geriatrics.” Temeria Wilcox, the nurse practitioner on staff, provides diagnosis and care of common conditions, including long term illnesses. “We’ve been having quite a few patients coming in,” Wilcox said, adding that many of the patients are suffering from high blood pressure and diabetes. “This clinic is definitely where I’d like to be. “I like to help the community.” Dr. Meena Brewster, the county’s chief health officer, said East Run could help reverse the county’s long standing primary care physician shortage. “East Run has so much potential for that,” Brewster said. “It will be a draw for healthcare professionals to come here and practice. “A facility like East Run can enhance our ability to recruit.” Physicians want new, prime office space in which to practice, Brewster said, especially those that have state of the art equipment and are networked with other health care providers. But to solve the physician shortage problem, Brewster said, the county had to find ways to create its own, grass-roots trained health care professionals. “In rural areas what makes a difference is training up your own,” Brewster said. “The key is having the final stages of training in this community or very close to it.” Brewster was referring to having aspiring physicians commit to their full residencies here. “We don’t have that yet,” said Brewster. Norris said the medical facility should also help to spur more economic revitalization in the Great Mills Road corridor. “I think it will be a further catalyst for redevelopment,” Norris said. “It proves the county hasn’t abandoned Great Mills Road.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Registration is currently taking place for the 7th Annual Chesapeake Writers’ Conference held on St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s campus, Sunday, June 24 – Saturday, June 30. Workshop tuition is $800. There is also a course credit option for an additional fee and optional meal and housing packages available. For more information, visit www.smcm.edu/ events/chesapeake-writers-conference. The Chesapeake Writers’ Conference hosts writers at all levels of experience for a rich week of lectures, craft talks, readings, and panel discussions, as well as daily workshops in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Workshops are led by a variety of writers at the top of their field, such as Patricia Henley, winner of the Montana First Book Award and finalist for the National Book Award; Matt Burgess, author and journalist for the UK’s Wired magazine; Elizabeth Arnold, two-time Pushcart Prize Nominee in Poetry and professor at University of Maryland; and Matthew Henry Hall, children’s book author and finalist for a Western Writer of America Storyteller award; among others. College Students Course credit for college students enrolled in a degree program is also available. College students wishing to pursue the course credit option should check the appropriate box in the application. The two-credit course has a prerequisite of a 200-level writing course or obtain permission from the instructor. St. Mary’s College students will need to sign up for the course during summer enrollment. For more information, contact Conference Director Jerry Gabriel at chesa-
peakewritersconference@smcm.edu. Teachers A teachers-only seminar functions both as its own unit for three hours a day, as well as a part of the larger Chesapeake Writers’ Conference. During the workshop, teachers will work on their own writing, connect their own writing practices with their pedagogy, as well as learn innovative ways of implementing creative writing into the classroom. The class will offer two graduate credits from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, which can be used toward fulfilling continuing professional development requirements in Maryland and elsewhere. High School Students A workshop designed for high schoolaged youth (grades 9-12) will explore poetry, fiction, personal narrative, and playwriting. Students will read and write in traditional forms such as sonnets, villanelles, short stories, memoirs, and plays, as well as read and use less traditional forms and techniques, from prose poems and automatic writing to cut-ups, magical realism and firstperson journalism. There will also be a focus on script-writing for television, movies, and graphic novels. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education through 2024-2025. St. Mary’s College, designated the Maryland state honors college in 1992, is ranked one of the best public liberal arts schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Approximately 1,600 students attend the college, nestled on the St. Mary’s River in Southern Maryland.
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Academy Offers Early Career Path Exposure
Maxwell Stine, front left, and Joshua Hoffman work on a puzzle along with Student Assistant Lakisha Ferebee and Garret Crownover at the second table, with Jacob Beardmore observing during last year’s CSM’s Summers Scholars Academy.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will hold its Summer Scholar Academy again this year, giving high school students the opportunity to take an in-depth look at an area of interest while earning college credit. Designed for rising junior and senior high school students, the program is an opportunity for outstanding high school students to take a three-credit college course that blends traditional on-campus classes with extended learning activities that are designed to prepare participants for college success. The program offers five different academies from which to choose. Robotics, American Music and Personal Finance academies will be held from July 9-26. Cybersecurity and Environmental Science academies are scheduled for July 30-Aug. 16. Applications are now being accepted. “The academies are designed to spark interest in students and help them decide if these areas are something they would like to do for a career,” said CSM Assistant Director of Admissions-Recruitment Shelby Potts. “The Summer Scholars Academy gives high school students the chance to get a taste of college and the chance to try on an area of study before they commit to a college or education path.” Students in the Summer Scholars
Academy last year described some of the ways they benefited. “It’s been fun. It’s been challenging,” said Josh Hoffman of Mechanicsville. “The professor is really good. Overall, I really liked the program, and I would recommend it to any student looking into the field or wanting to explore it.” “I am kind of on the fence between engineering or cybersecurity,” said Clayton Crownover of Mechanicsville said of his future career path. “This camp really helped clarify. It was definitely a lot of material. But it was manageable…. I think it’s a pretty good program.” “Content-wise, it’s everything. It’s really good … It is time-intensive, and it is a lot of work,” said Brandon Durham of Waldorf. CSM increased the academies being offered this year, including the addition of the Environmental Science Academy. CSM Chair of Biology and Physical Sciences Jean Russ said the academy is designed to provide an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the environment and related issues. “A serious student interested in the environment and the human role in environmental conditions would enjoy the academy and take away some valuable experience,” Russ said. “Environmental issues exist in a context of politics, society, nature and economics. To under-
stand the issues we need to understand the context in which they occur. So the academy will focus on context and research to begin to understand the nature of the issues that confront us. If learning is fun, if research is interesting, then, this is your course.” The American Music Academy will give area high school students an opportunity to make an intensive study of the broad history of American music from colonial times to the rise of rock and roll and contemporary styles. “I am particularly excited that the students will be exposed to a variety of musical styles important to the history of the United States, such as jazz, gospel, blues, country music, Latin-American music and Native American music,” said CSM Chair of the Division of Communication, Arts, and Humanities Dr. Stephen Johnson. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about careers pioneered by Americans such as songwriting, sound recording, performing and music criticism from guest speakers in those fields. “This course will be of interest to both those interested in pursuing their interests in music and those who simply would like to learn more about the fascinating history of American music,” Johnson said. The Cybersecurity Academy intro-
duces students to the CSM cybersecurity degree program at CSM, essentially replicating the first course in the degree, according to CSM Chair of the Business and Technology Division Professor Bernice Brezina. “Students will work handson in the computer lab as they work on computer hardware, tackle operating systems, security and network connectivity issues and troubleshoot computer systems,” Brezina said. Students who are considering a business career may want to consider the Personal Finance Academy, which is designed for students to gain financial literacy and learn how to make money management decisions. It may apply as an elective course in the Accounting or Business degree programs,” Brezina said. “Students will gain a broad, practical overview of personal financial skills including budgeting, banking, credit, taxation, investments, insurance and estate planning,” she said. The Robotics Academy is designed to appeal to both newcomers to the subject as well as students who have a background in robotics, according to Assistant Professor Byron Brezina. “The Robotics Academy will give students the opportunity to learn the basics of robotics or expand their existing skills in a hands-on summer camp environment,” he said. To apply for the CSM Summer Scholars Academy, students must complete and submit the online application and provide their high school transcript and a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher. An academic average of 3.0 or better is required. Admission is competitive and contingent upon space availability. For information on CSM’s Summer Scholars Academy, visit http://csmd. edu/summerscholars. Press Release from CSM
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St Mary’s College Features the Film ‘Beyond the Sunset’
The Department of Theater, Film, and Media Studies at St. Mary’s College of Maryland announces performances of “Beyond the Sunset: Unearthing the Stories of St. Mary’s” beginning April 18 and running through April 21 at 8 p.m., with the final performance on April 22 at 2 p.m. All performances take place in the Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall Fine Arts Center, on the College campus. Directed by Amy Steiger, assistant professor of theater, film, and media studies, the play follows roommates Diana and Judy who are just getting started as St. Mary’s College students when a hurricane blows their dorm across Mattapany Road. After they and their friends land in an archaeological dig, scattering artifacts hither and yon, they look toward campus to see a place they don’t recognize: gray, dusty, and falling apart. A benevolent and mysterious staff member sends them on a journey to find the displaced objects and recover the St. Mary’s Way. This play, a poignant but funny twist on “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” was written in a fall 2017 course on community-based theater. It was built from interviews and story
circles with members of the St. Mary’s College community to start conversations about how issues in the world affect campus experiences. The play is not recommended for children under the age of 14. To reserve tickets, contact the Theater Box Office at 240-895-4243 or email boxoffice@smcm.edu. Ticket prices are $4 for St. Mary’s College students, faculty, staff, and senior citizens and Arts Alliance members; $6, general admission. Patrons must pick up their reserved tickets at the Box Office window by 7:50 p.m. for evening performances and by 1:50 p.m. for matinee performances; otherwise, unclaimed tickets will be released for sale. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education through 2024-2025. St. Mary’s College, designated the Maryland state honors college in 1992, is ranked one of the best public liberal arts schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Approximately 1,700 students attend the college, nestled on the St. Mary’s River in Southern Maryland.
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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.
Agnes “Rosalie” Pilkerton Agnes “Rosalie” Pilkerton of Mechanicsville, MD died on March 30, 2018 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD surrounded by her family. Born in Laural Grove, MD on January 19, 1923, She was the daughter of Isaac Jody Quade and Sarah Frances Quade. Rosalie was a homemaker and loved raising and spending time with her children and Grand-children. She helped her husband run at the Oraville Shell Station for around 12 years where they spent time and made many friends. She was the wife of the late William Joseph Pilkerton “Bill” whom she married in Leonardtown, MD on March 23, 1940. She was the devoted mother of Wayne Pilkerton (Susie), Darlene Lewis Adams (Mel), Frances “Molly” Greenwell (Gilbert), Maxine Wilkerson (Charles), Dale “Joe Joe” Pilkerton and Lorretta Olmstead (Jerry) and Son-In-Law Bobby Flannery. She was preceded in death by her children, William “Morris” Pilkerton, Laura Mae Flannery, Nancy Lee Pilkerton, and Baby boy Pilkerton. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Elmer Quade, Howard Quade, and sister Alene Caywood. She is survived by her 25 loving Grand-children and numerous Great-grandchildren and Great-great grandchildren. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
Regina Edith McCall Regina Edith McCall “Gene”, 91, of Hollywood, MD formerly from Timonium, MD passed away on March 28, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on September 10, 1926 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Edith Anna Bryan Brown and Walter Albert Brown. Gene was the loving wife of the late Edward Eugene McCall, whom she married on May 12, 1951 and who preceded her in death on November 2, 2011. Gene is survived by her children; Tom McCall (Beverly) of Smyrna, TN, Mary McConnell (Craig) of Naples, FL, Margaret McCall of Leonardtown, MD, Edward E. McCall, Jr. of Bozman, MD, Betsy Davis
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(Eric) of Raleigh, NC, Joan Scarff (Cliff) of Lutherville, MD, 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. As well as, her sibling G. Larkin Brown. She was preceded in death by her brothers Walter A. Brown, Jr, and Francis X. Brown. She graduated from Seton High School in 1944 and University of McCall Madness with the Best Mom Ever Degree in 2018. She moved from Timonium, MD to St. Mary’s County, MD on March 17, 1984. Gene was a chief, cook, and Bottle Washer for Two ChoicesTake It or Leave It, for 66 years, retiring on March 28, 2018. Gene was a community Volunteer extraordinaire for; church, literacy programs, mentor, neighborhood chef, seamstress/costume maker, scouts, room mom, care giver and friend. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 6, 2018 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD. Where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Edward E. McCall, Jr, Edward E. McCall, III, Michael McCall, Colin McConnell, Stephen Funk, and Tyler Scarff. Honorary Pallbearer will be Tom McCall. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.
Donald Alvin Schlosser Donald Alvin Schlosser, 84, of Hollywood, MD died on March 29, 2018 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on September 5th, 1933, in Jersey City, NJ, to the late Harold Frederick and Cecelia Ruth Laborsky Schlosser. Donald served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 through 1954. He then began his civil service career at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD He served as an Engineering Technician on the staff at the U.S Naval Test Pilot School and managed the Airborne Instrumentation Group until his retirement in 1988. His team designed, installed and supported airborne instrumentation for a va-
riety of RDT&E Projects. On August 30, 1958, Donald married his beloved wife, Margaret {Peggy) Eileen Graves at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown. Together they celebrated over 59 wonderful years of marriage. He and his wife enjoyed short trips, especially to Williamsburg, Busch Gardens and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. They also enjoyed eating out at local restaurants and watching movies together. Donald was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He enjoyed boating and fishing at his childhood homes in Seven Gables and Bay Forrest. Donald was a softball fan and umpired many St. Mary’s County softball games in his early years. He was also an avid bowler and enjoyed playing golf. Donald cheered the Washington Capitals, Washington Nationals, Baltimore Orioles and the Baltimore Colts. He also liked to watch bull riding and NASCAR. Donald’s greatest love was spending time with his family and his pet dachshund, Gemini. He treasured holiday and family dinners and was happiest when family gathered around the table in his home. He took special pleasure in watching Washington Capitals games with his grandson, Brad. In addition to his beloved wife, Donald is also survived by his daughters, Susan Marie Leach (Sam) of Leonardtown, MD and Sharon Margaret Surdacki (Rick) of Mechanicsville, MD; his special grandson, Bradley Wayne Mattingly of Hollywood, MD; sister Dorothy Helen Coryer of Hudson, FL; nieces and nephews; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Harold Frederick Schlosser, Jr. The family would like to thank Dr. U.K. Shah; Dr. W.R. Ehrmantraut, Jr.; Dr.
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Evan Lipson; Dr. Bilal Ahmed; Dr. Beena Shah; the staff at the Infusion Centers at Sibley John Hopkins Hospital and Calvert Memorial Hospital; and the staff at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for the outstanding care they provided to Donald. The family is forever grateful for the loving care provided by Sue, Monica and Shawn provided during Donald’s illness. Family will receive friends for Donald’s Life Celebration on Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with a Memorial Service celebrated by Deacon Ammon Ripple at 12:00 p.m., at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636; or in support of research conducted by Dr. Evan Lipson at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Make checks payable to Johns Hopkins University. Gifts may be mailed with a memo indicating that this gift is in memory of Donald Schlosser to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, PO Box 17029 Baltimore, MD 21297-1029, or gifts may be made online at www. hopkinscancerresearch.org Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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Richard Leon Lewis Richard Leon Lewis, 78, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on March 25, 2018 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, with his family by his side. Richard was born on August 15, 1939 in Washington, DC to the late Leon Lewis and Mildred Burns. Richard married the love of his life, Gerda on March 25, 1962. Together they raised 4 beautiful children and spent over 44 years in Southern Maryland. He enlisted in the Navy and proudly served his country. Richard enjoyed woodworking, listening to music and watching old movies. He especially loved movies and music from the 30’s & 40’s. He loved to dance the “jitter bug” in his younger years and was known for his cake making. Richard is survived by his wife and children; Timothy Richard Lewis (Sheryl) of Lusby, MD, Terrence Athur Lewis of Lusby, MD, Tania Marie Lewis of Lexington Park, MD and Tamara Adams of Lexington Park, MD. He is also survived by his sister, Mildred Donovan of Lusby, MD, and his grandchildren; Aaron, Rebecca, Justin, Joshua, Christopher and Catlyn. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Sally Hallebush and Michelle Ferroni. All services will be private. Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
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UPCOMING & ONGOING Newtowne Players present “God’s Favorite” April 6 through Sunday, April 22 at Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Dr., Lexington Park. Neil Simon’s comedy is based on the Biblical story of Job, and centers on Joe Benjamin, a carboard box magnate who has everything. Curtain times are 8:00 PM Thursday through Saturday, and 3:30 PM. on Sunday. Tickets may be purchased online at www.newtowneplayers.org. Reservations may be made by calling 301-7375447. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors/students/military, and $10 for children age 12 and under. Thursdays only all tickets are $10. For more information: Rick Thompson, 410/535-6967. Train to be a Junior Docent at Sotterley! Registration Now Open Our Junior Docent Academy will be offered for ages 8-18 on June 18 and 19, where you will enhance your communication skills while sharing our rich history and exquisite site with visitors. Upon successful completion, you will become Junior Docents and ambassadors of Historic Sotterley Plantation! $35 per participant. Registration Form is available online: www.sotterleyplantation.com/junior-docent-academy.htm Christmas in April, St. Mary’s County, Inc. Seeking volunteers to help with our Neighbors helping Neighbors day on Saturday, April 28. Volunteer with your company or as an individual. You do not need to be skilled to help. Please call 301-884-2905 or email darenek@ christmasinaprilsmc.org Free Tax Preparation Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Rd., Lexington Park Mon. & Wed., 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat., 9:00 AM AARP Tax-Aide/IRS certified counselors will provide free tax preparation and electronic filing for low-to moderate-income taxpayers of any age in St Mary’s County, with special consideration for those 60 and older. Taxpayers do not need to be a member of AARP. Not able to prepare returns for businesses. Walk-In Service is available. Call 240 466-1740 to schedule an appointment. Additional information is available at: www.smctaxaide.org.
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Happy Family Day Mechanicsville VFD Carnival Lot, Mechanicsville Sunday, April 15, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM FREE Admission. Come on out and enjoy a day of fun, games, and food. Face paiting, bounce houses, prizes, pony rides, bicycle raffle, and more! Sponosored by the Optimist Club of Mechanicsville.
Thursday, April 5 Naval Academy Alumni Spring Social Flight Deck Lounge, NAS Patuxent River 5:00 PM Hosted by the US Naval Academy Alumni Association, Greater Southern Maryland Chapter (GSMC) with the Navy Test Pilot School Alumni and the American Helicopter Society. Open to all alumni and friends of the Naval Academy. No RSVP is required. CSM Book Discussion College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building C, Room 216, 22950 Hollywood Rd. 6:30 – 8:00 PM A book discussion on “She’s Not There: A Life in Two Genders” by Jennifer Finney Boylan. Open to the public. To obtain a free copy of the book contact Jennifer VanCory at jenv@csmd. edu or 240-725-5410. American Legion Post 221 Meeting 21690 Colton Point Rd; Avenue 8:00 - 9:00 PM American Legion Post 221 invites all active duty personnel and veterans to our monthly meeting. Visit www.alpost221.webs.com/ or e-mail alpost221@aol.com. Call 301884-4071 for more information.
Fri. & Sat., April 6 & 7 Spring Yard Sale St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 44078 St. Andrew’s Church Rd California Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Furniture, toys, books, general household goods, electronics, picture frames, curtains, bedding and more. Come find your treasures!
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Participating stores and restaurants will be open late at locations throughout town. Pet Parade at 6:00. Visit the First Friday Facebook page for details. Transitions Opal Fine Art Gallery & Gifts, 41625 Park Ave., Leonardtown 5:00 – 8:00 PM Showcases a new Spring show by various local and regional artists at the opening reception on First Friday. “Transitions” runs through April 28. Opening Reception of “3 Bold Women” North End Gallery, 41652 Fenwick St. 5:00 – 8:00 PM Watercolor artist Ann Preston, ceramic artist Rachael Platt, and glass artist Mary Ida Rolape shout-out-loud with color in their three-person show running from through April 29. North End Gallery is open TuesSat from 10 AM to 5 PM, and 12-4 PM on Sundays. Visit www.northendgallery.com or call 301-475-3130. St. Mary’s County Arts Council 22660 Washington St. 5:00 - 8:00 PM Visit our Gallery & Gift Shop to find locally created work. The audience participation Drum Circle with the SoMar Drummers from 7:00-8:00. Use one of our instruments or bring your own. All skill levels and ages are welcome! David E. Sanger Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall, St. Mary’s College 7:30 - 9:30 PM The Presidential Lecture Series presents David E. Sanger, “Where Does America Go from Here?” A question and answer session and book signing will follow the lecture. Free and open to the public; registration is required at www.smcm.edu/sanger. First FREE Friday Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 5:00 – 8:00 PM The museum is open and free to the public with docents in every gallery. The Drum Point Lighthouse and the Museum Store are open. Live music is provided by the Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition starting at 6:00 in the Harms Gallery. Fairy After Hours Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts, Dowell Rd., Solomons 5:00 - 8:00 PM The magicalicious opening of our Fairies in the Garden exhibit featuring more than 100 houses! A family-friendly
evening featuring delicious appetizers by Maryland County Caterers and live music with Jordana Nye. All the houses will be displayed indoors for the opening. Reservations are not required, just come! Members—free. Adults—$5. Kids (age 3-17)—$3. Toddlers (age 2 & under)—free. www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/ content/annmarie-after-hours-25 Rock Show 5 South Event Center, 21030 Point Lookout Rd., Callaway 7:30-11:30 PM A ticket purchase of $10 in advance or $15 at the door admits one to see the best of SoMD’s pop punk and punk rock bands all under one roof for one evening only. See the WTG Sound and Promotion page on Facebook for ticket info & details. Celebrate Recovery Our Father’s House, 45020 Patuxent Beach Rd, California 7:30 - 9:30 PM A Christian-based 12-step program for those 18 & up who are struggling with any hurt, hang-up or habit. The Celebrate Recovery program can help. Questions? Email: ofhCR4u@gmail. com for more info.
Sat. & Sun., April 7 & 8 Safe Boating Expo Solomon’s Fire House, 13150 H G Trueman 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM The US Coast Guard Auxiliary along with the Natural Resources Police, the United States Sail and Power Squadron and the Solomons Volunteer Fire Department hold a Safe Boating Expo in conjunction with the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association’s Fishing Fair. The public is invited to attend. Solomons Fishing Fair Solomons Firehouse, Solomons Island 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Come to the Solomons Fishing Fair & Boating Safety Expo for a day of fun with the whole family. There will be vendors to cover all your fishing needs, various seminars from fishing experts, Ariel and face painting for the kids, and boating safety and accident prevention. $4 (kids age 12 and under are free) For additional information, please visit www.mssasmc.com.
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Saturday, April 7 Warrior 5K Fun Run/Walk John V Baggett Park, Three Notch Trail, Mechanicsville. 8:00 AM Registration starts at 8:00. Race starts at 9:00. Rain or Shine. Directly benefits Patuxent Habitat for Humanity’s Veterans Critical Home Repair Program. More info please call 301-863-6227 x19 or email info@patuxenthabitat. org. Register on-line at www.patuxenthabitat.org or on-site the day of the race. 5K Trail Run& Walk! Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood 8:30 AM - Noon Runners check-in 9:00, race begins at 9:30. Participants can either walk or run the 5K, which will take place along some of Sotterley’s recently expanded trail system. Registration: $40. Students (ages 10-18) $20. Children (9 and under) are free! Call the office at 301-373-2280 for more information! www.sotterley.org April Maker’s Market Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dowell Rd., Solomons 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM THE place to find handmade, homemade, or homegrown products. Delight in the local treasures to be found here! Admission to the Market is free! www.annmariegarden.org Myrtle Point Spring Cleaning Myrtle Point Park, California 10:00 AM – Noon Sierra Club & Friends of Maryland walk the trail and clear tall grasses & invasive plants to help keep our park healthy and protect native wildlife! Service event free and open to the public. Meet at the fork just inside the park gates. For more info, visit facebook.com/ somdsierraclub/events or contact Outing Leader: Rosa Hance, 240-808-4233 rosa.hance@mdsierra.org Kite Flying Day American Legion Ball Field, Ridge 1:00 – 3:00 PM Fly a kite and send it soaring! Kites will be provided or you can bring your own. Presented by Ridge Lions Club and St. Michael’s LEO Club. 12th Annual Chocolover’s Affair Asbury Solomons Riverview Restaurant, Solomons 6:00 PM Fully catered meal, delicious chocolate desserts, live music by the GrooveSpan Trio, and exciting raffles and auction! $100/person. $750/table of 8. Register at http://www.calvertchamber. org/events/12th-Annual-Chocolovers-
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Affair-826/details or call 410-535-2577. Saturday Night Bingo 38833 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville 6:30 - 10:30 PM Doors open at 5:00. Early Birds start at 6:30. Regular Games start at 7:00. $10 admission (includes one regular book). Progressive Money Ball! Door prizes. Info 301-884-3165. Visit www.mothercatherine.org for Jackpot and Moneyball update. Junior Team Tennis Registration is open for Spring and Summer Seasons. Get your children ages 6 through 18 (as of August 31, 2018) in the program. All are welcome. Go to www.stmarystennis.org for the latest version and then click on the registration links.
Sunday, April 8 Breakfast—All-You-Can-Eat 2nd Dist. VFD&RS, 45245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee 8:00 - 11:00 AM Scrambled Eggs, Home Fried Potatoes, Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage Links, Ham, Bacon, Creamed Chipped Beef, Sausage Gravy, Hot Biscuits, Spiced Applesauce, & Grits. Assorted Juices, Milk, & Coffee. Adults $9; Children 6-12 $5; & Children 5 & under are free. Proceeds go to the Volunteer Fire Dept, & Rescue Squad to keep community safe. Special Olympics Field Day Seahawk Stadium, St. Mary’s College campus 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM A fantastic event for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. St. Mary’s varsity athletic programs will have different stations set up around Seahawk Stadium for athletes to test their skill at a new game or create a masterpiece. Non-perishable items will be collected for the Food Pantry. Spring Basket/Designer Purse Bingo Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall 12:30 - 5:30 PM The Charlotte Hall & Leonardtown Rotary host this 5th annual event featuring Longaberger baskets & pottery, Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors and Spartina!! Proceeds will benefit the 2018 BECA Scholarship Program and local projects. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and early birds bingo will start at 1:30 p.m. Regular games will start at 2 p.m. $30 for 20 Regular Games. To reserve a table for 6 or more or for more info, please call Shirley at 240298-3885 or Shirley.mattingly@verizon.net.
A Taste of Sotterley! Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood 2:00 PM A special afternoon of wine or beer and food tastings. All reservations must be made in advance and online at www. sotterley.org. $40 a person. Proceeds support Sotterley’s wide range of educational programming and cultural offerings, as well as our Growing for Good programs! Event is rain or shine. Polish Dinner St. Francis Xavier Church Hall, Newtown Neck Rd., Leonardtown 4:00 - 7:00 PM The John J. Polko, Sr. Memorial Dinner includes: Kielbasa and Kapusta (Polish Sausage & Sauerkraut), Haluski (Cabbage and Noodles), Golabki (Cabbage Roll), Pierogi (Stuffed Potato and cheese); Bread; Dessert; and a drink (coffee & tea). $15 Adult, $ 7 Children (12 and Under) Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #10957. Contact: Tom Koviak @ 240-434-1464 Adult Contemporary Dance class series SPICE Studio, 22715 Washington St., Suite #1, Leonardtown 6:00 – 7:15 PM A four-week class series taught by Taryn Brown. Adv Beginner-Intermediate level classes for ages 18 and up. Learn artistic dance technique through movement phrases and technical sequences. $60 for entire session. All purchases final. Register at somdspice.com. Info: 678-640-2130
Monday, April 9 Marketing Small Fruit—Workshop SMECO Auditorium, 15035 Burnt Store Rd., Hughesville 4:30 – 8:00 PM All small fruit growers (experienced and beginners) will benefit from the workshop and are encouraged to attend. $15 includes course materials and a meal. To register, visit readytotakeroot.eventbrite.com. Hosted by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) and University of Maryland Extension (UME). For more information contact SMADC Staff at 301-274-1922 ext. 1. Pet Vaccine Clinic St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds 6:00 - 8:00 PM The St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League (SMAWL), in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Health Department, offers low-cost rabies vaccinations, distemper vaccinations and mi-
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crochipping to the public every second Monday month through November The vaccinations are available for cats, dogs, and ferrets. $15/animal for each rabies vaccine, $10/each distemper vaccine and $30/microchip. Pax River Quilters Guild Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, 20850 Langley Rd., Lexington Park 6:30 PM Monthly meeting features guest speaker Suzzie Schuyler who will present a trunk show based on her new book Team Spirit - Get in the Game with 11 Sports-inspired Quilts. $5/ non-members. New members and guest welcome. Pax River Quilters Guild Visit us on Facebook or www.paxriverquiltguild.com.
Tuesday, April 10 Remaking Mainstream? Immigrant Integration or Segregation Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall, St. Mary’s College’s campus 6:00 - 7:30 PM Daniel T. Lichter, Ferris Family Professor of Policy Analysis and Management, Robert S. Harrison Director of the Institute for Social Sciences, Cornell University, will highlight recent patterns of rural demographic and economic change. Matthew R. Peters, director of Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center, will discuss various aspects of the immigrant community of Easton, Md.
Wednesday, April 11 CSM Summer Registration All College of Southern Maryland Campuses Summer registration opens for noncredit courses. www.csmd.edu/calendar/admissions/ summer-18-registration-opens-for-coned.html. Homeschool Day at Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Explore Tidewater Plantation Life! Enjoy “come and go” guided activities around the site. Included with regular site admission. www.sotterley.org Female Songbirds Discussion Schaefer Hall, Rm106, St. Mary’s College campus 4:40 PM Biology Professor Jordan Price will discuss the evolution of sexual dimorphism in female songbirds. His talk is titled “Female Songbirds Aren’t So Dull After All.” Free of charge and open to the public.
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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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Sight & Sound Trip
A trip to Lancaster PA to see the very newest Sight & Sound production –Jesus- is scheduled for Thursday, May 31. The bus will depart Northern Senior Activity Center at 8 a.m. and will arrive at the Bird-in-Hand restaurant for a full smorgasbord lunch. Afterwards we will go to the beautiful Sight & Sound Theater to see the newly-premiered musical Jesus. Seating is limited. Cost is $142 and includes luxury motor coach transportation, lunch, live show, snack and water on the bus plus all tips, taxes and gratuities. Payment can be made at any of the centers. Your seat is reserved when payment is received. Questions? Call Shellie at 301-475-4200 ext.*1655.
Trip to Gatlinburg, TN
Oct. 1-4, 2018 - This 4 day-3 night adventure in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains will take place as the Appalachians are coming alive with color. Loaded with entertainment as well as some time to shop and relax, this trip has it all- laughter, music, history, even spooky legends! And then there’s the food…Enjoy these attractions: Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud, Gatlinburg Heritage and Ghost Tour, Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery, Comedy Barn, East Tennessee Backroads Tour, Bush Beans Visitor Center and Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede. This trip includes deluxe roundtrip motor coach transportation, 3 nights’ accommodations, 3 deluxe breakfasts, 3 dinners, all the abovementioned tours and attractions, baggage handling, taxes and gratuities, snack on bus days 1 & 4, bottled water each day. Cost is $1264/pp (Based on double occupancy). A deposit of $100
is required to hold your place. Full payment is due by August 1. Payments can be made at any of the Senior Activity Centers. 22 spots available. For questions call Shellie Graziano 310475-4200, ext. *1655 or e-mail Sheila. graziano@stmarysmd.com.
A Red Carpet Affair & Talent Show
We have discovered hidden talents within the seniors of our community that we would love to share! So break out that red carpet attire and come join us for entertainment, prizes, laughs and delicious food! There will be special guest performers from the Department of Aging & Human Services staff, Paul Barber (a local pianist/vocalist), and celebrity judges. The event takes place at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Friday, April 20 from 10 a.m.-2p.m. The meal will be catered by Personalized Touch Catering with the menu being chicken Florentine, garden salad, green bean casserole, roasted red potatoes and awesome strawberry crème cake. Tickets are available at all three county senior activity centers for $9. Make sure to get yours early before they sell out! Tickets are required to attend. For more information call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Walk with Ease Is Coming Back to Loffler
The Arthritis Foundation has developed a program that uses walking to relieve the pain and stress of arthritis. This six-week program is part classroom instruction and part walking and has been shown to reduce the pain of arthritis and improve your overall
of the St. Mary’s County Library. Join at the door! Cash/checks only, ATM on site.
Book Bites
The Friends of the St. Mary’s County Library Annual Spring Book Sale
The Friends of the St. Mary’s County Library annual spring book sale will be held Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15. The Annual Books Sale takes place at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds and offers over 100,000 books! The Friday sale is open only to members of the Friends
St. Mary’s County Library will host Book Bites at Elements Eatery & Mixology in Lexington Park on Monday, April 16 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Grab a bite and gab about books! Join us for a relaxed conversation about what you’ve been reading. Share what you loved (or loathed) about the last book you read, gather new recommendations from the rest of the group, and enjoy the company of fellow bibliophiles. Visit elements-food.com for directions and to see menu options available for purchase. Adults only. No registration required.
health. This series will be offered at the Loffler Senior Activity Center for free! It is an evidence-based program that is taught by Arthritis Foundationtrained lay leaders. Classes will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, April 9-May 18, 9-11 a.m. Commitment to regular class attendance and follow up at home is required. Call 301-475-6019 to sign up. Class size is limited.
Friday Morning Softball
Spring is in the air and it’s time to dust off that bat and glove and head out to Miedzinski Park for a pick-up game of softball. Pick-up games will be held on Fridays beginning April 20 at 10 a.m. Men and women ages 50 and above are welcome. Call the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 301-4754200, ext. *1050 for more information.
Landscape Oil Painting Series
Artist and Professor Carrie Patterson from Yellow Door Art Studios will teach a 6-week class series on landscape oil paintings at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays, April 10-May 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Learn as Professor Patterson guides you through basic landscapes and progress to copying the work of masters and even a landscape of your choice. Students will complete the series with (3) 8”x10” oil paintings of differing landscapes. The cost is $120. All supplies and instruction are provided for in class use. Payment is due at time of sign up. Space is limited. To sign up and pay for this 6-week series in advance, please visit the front desk. For more information call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
Lawyer in the Library
The Lexington Park Library will hold Lawyer in the Library on Thursday, April 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Lawyer in the Library project provides FREE civil legal services in your community! No appointments necessary. Attendees will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring all relevant documents with you.
Microsoft Office: Introduction to Publisher
Lexington Park Library will hold Microsoft Office: Introduction to Publisher on Thursday, April 19 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn to create flyers, cards, certificates and more! Prereq-
S.W.A.T.: Senior Weight & Aerobic Training
Senior fitness-certified instructor Karen Weaver is on a mission to build your strength and improve your stamina. Challenge yourself with the 4-week program at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Mondays, April 16-May 7 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to work on key muscle groups using aerobic, balance, and hand weight exercises. S.W.A.T. is appropriate for those that have beginner and intermediate exercise experience. The cost is $20 for all four classes. Space is limited and payment is required at the time of signup. To sign up and pay for this program in advance, please visit the front desk. For more information call 301475-4200, ext. *3103.
Portrait Drawing Lessons with Carrie Patterson
This 4-week held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center, Mondays, April 9-30, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., is taught by Carrie Patterson. Students will learn the basics of portraiture by learning basic anatomy of the head, how to draw the likeness of a person, and how to capture expression. Students will leave the 4-week class with three drawings and one watercolor painting. Payment of $55 is due at the time of reservation; make checks payable to Carrie Patterson. To learn more call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
uisite: Basic computer skills required, ability to use a mouse, and familiarity with Microsoft Word. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required.
Author Fair
Lexington Park Library will hold the annual Author Fair on Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come together and learn with local and aspiring authors. Spend the day discovering new authors and learning how to get started in the writing industry. No registration for the author fair and author presentation. A registration only workshop “Growing a Plot by Saying “Yes”’ will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Buffalo Wild Wings It’s Full Steam Ahead Round Ball Classic for Catching Crabs
Blue on a Lid” by Joe Subolefsky
Great Mills Senior Guard, Alex Gaskins (right) and Leonardtown High Senior Guard/Forward, Jarrett Dollarton (left) were selected to play in Friday’s Buffalo Wild Wings Round Ball Classic in Hagerstown, MD. The two St. Mary’s County players were on the Chesapeake team. Dollarton was high scorer on Chesapeake team with 15 points. Chesapeake squad defeated the Piedmont team 106-101.
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces that the blue crab season officially opens April 1 in Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries as well as the Atlantic Ocean and coastal bays. “The beginning of blue crab season is a Maryland tradition,” Fishing and Boating Services Director David Blazer said. “Crabbing is a unique and rewarding experience that offers everyone a great day on Maryland’s beautiful waters, a firsthand look at the environment of one of our iconic species, and finally an enjoyable feast that’s defined our state’s culture for generations.” There are a lot of different ways to catch blue crab in Maryland. Anyone joining the hunt for Callinectes sapidus – which means “savory, beautiful swimmer” — should acquaint themselves first with the state’s rules and regulations. Recreational crabbing licenses are required for anyone who uses a collapsible crab traps, eel pots, net rings, seines or trotline; or who catches more than two dozen hard crabs (with a limit
of 1 bushel) or more than 1 dozen soft crabs or male peelers (with a limit of 2 dozen). Crabbers using handlines, dip nets or catching beneath those stated limits do not require a license. Owners, lessee or tenants of private shoreline properties can also crab without a license; they may use up to two registered crab pots, but they must be fitted with a bycatch reduction or turtle excluder device in every entry funnel and be marked with the owner’s name and address. A recreational crabbing license is not required in the Atlantic Ocean or coastal bays. Additionally, any passenger of a boat with a valid crabbing license doesn’t need an individual license to crab. All recreational crabbers are prohibited from selling crabs or possessing an egg-bearing (sponge) crab or any female hard or peeler crab. More information is available online. Press Release from MD DNR
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Roberson Opens Potomac Season With Flag-to-Flag Victory Emory Starts Title Defense With Limited LM Score
UConn’t Go Undefeated
Last year about this time, Morgan William, a guard on the Mississippi State women’s basketball team, swept into the national consciousness and took center stage in this column. This year, and for identically amazing reasons, Arike Ogunbowale, a guard on the Notre Dame women’s basketball team and owner of the rainbow jump shot heard ‘round the world, gets the nod. The unbelievable connection between these players is this: both made improbable, even divine shots to beat an essentially unchallenged women’s basketball team from the University of Connecticut in the national semifinal. That isn’t where the story or the connection between these two players ends. In an incredible coincidence, Ogunbowale’s winning shot advanced Notre Dame to last Sunday’s championship game where the Irish met…yup…William and her Bulldogs teammates in a battle of iconic UConn slayers. Ogunbowale hit another game-winning shot to get the better of William’s Bulldogs, but despite the championship showdown, both will remain synonymous with their semi-final daggers-to-the-heart of UConn, the most dominant/dynastic/filthy-good athletic institution of viral winning in all the land. There is no team, in any sport of any significance, like the UConn women’s basketball team. Check this roll call of accomplishments: 16 Final Fours and 10 national championships this millennium and a total…TOTAL…of 14 losses since 2008, including four undefeated seasons. That is complete domination of a sport. As if that resume wasn’t enough to quantify just what William and Mississippi State and Ogunbowale and Notre Dame accomplished in consecutive seasons, consider this reality-bending statistic: UConn had won four consecutive national championships entering the 2017 NCAA tournament and was undefeated before both the Mississippi State game last year and the Notre Dame game this year. And then they weren’t undefeated anymore. On paper, the Bulldogs and Irish, despite being teams of consequence among all others lurking below UConn’s other-worldly level of play, had no legitimate shot of winning either game. The outcome was known, the game a formality – until it wasn’t. An admission: I don’t like UConn. They are a cyborg, a grotesque machine that has hijacked the competitive balance of an entire sport. Supporters will laud them as the new standard for women’s college basketball. But over 15 years into the UConn-and-everyone-else run, their dominance, unlike the rising tide, has failed to raise all boats/the level of play of other basketball blue-bloods. Or maybe it has, if not in totality then at least in moments - William and Ogunbowale have earned that acknowledgement. That teams like Mississippi State and Notre Dame and players like William and Ogunbowale are out there, trying, competing and ultimately defeating this overwhelming and intimidating Death Star-like force of basketball destruction is just, well, phenomenal. In facing UConn, the easy play would be to give one’s best but to accept ultimate defeat – that’s what UConn’s dominance does to the human psyche. To see two players and two teams overcome that, to be wholly unaccepting of that, to know that at least in one game, on one night that victory is possible – despite all statistical analysis to the contrary - is thoroughly inspirational. The ability to harness such self-confidence, such fortitude in face of external doubt and a truly daunting task is a gift from these two women and these two teams. See, you don’t stare down the bully and beat such odds - you…don’t… beat…UConn – unless you legitimately believe you can. There has to be some little light, an eternal internal flame that enables greatness in otherwise overwhelming circumstances. Call it heart. Call it competitive will. Call it whatever you want. The classification is immaterial. What matters is they did it – they stared down the giant villain. They did for themselves, their teammates and their universities. They also did it, knowingly or not, for anyone else who has ever been doubted, told not to bother, told they aren’t good enough or that a task can’t be accomplished. When in those situations, remember the single loss on UConn’s resume the last two years, remember William and Ogunbowale, and know that an improbable, last second buzzer-beater over a so-called superior foe – that greatness - is within us all. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
After a sterling 7-win campaign the season prior, Logan Roberson continued his winning ways as he took top honors in the 20-lap RUSH Crate Late Model main last Friday night at Potomac Speedway. The win for Roberson, aboard his Rocket XR-1 no.17, was his 13th career win at Potomac and the overall 48th of his young driving career. Darin Henderson and Roberson shared the front row for the start of the event with Roberson vaulting into the race lead as the field raced off turn two. From that point on, it would be a race for second as Robeson would eventually lead all 20-circuits to pot the win. «We got lucky with the pill draw here tonight and we had to the make the most of starting on the front row.» Roberson stated post race. “I owe this win to my mom and dad and all our sponsors because they sacrifice so much to allow me to race and I wouldn’t be here without them.” Chuck Bowie was second with Darin Henderson, Jamie Sutphin and Kerry King rounding out the top-five. Heats went to King and Henderson. Defending track champion Tyler Emory, who went winless at Potomac in 2017, changed that in a big way as he scored his 5th career win in the 20-lap Limited Late Model headliner. Emory took the lead from Kurt Zimmerman on the 13th lap and would lead the duration to take the win steering his Adams/Quade owned Rocket no.23. This is a great way to start the season.” Said Emory. “Joe and Wayne have given me a great race car and this win here tonight is for them.” Brad Rigdon, Billy Tucker, Kurt Zimmerman and Jonny Oliver trailed at the finish. In support class action, Ed Pope Jr. was triumphant in the 16-lap Street Stock feature, Jonathan Raley scored his 26th career Potomac win in the 15-lap Hobby Stock main, Ed Pope Sr. wired the field in the 15-lap Strictly Stock event with Ryan Quade scoring his first career Potomac feature win in the nightcap 15-lap U-Car contest. RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish 1. Logan Roberson 2. Chuck Bowie 3. Darin Henderson 4. Jamie Sutphin 5.Kerry King 6. Darren Alvey 7. Megan Mann 8. Trevor Collins 9. Matt Tarbox 10. Jimmy Duncan 11. James Marshall 12. Cory Lawler Limited Late Model feature finish 1. Tyler Emory 2. Brad Rigdon 3. Billy Tucker 4. Kurt Zimmerman 5. Jonny Oliver Street Stock feature finish 1. Ed Pope Jr. 2. Jeremy Pilkerton 3. Mike Raleigh 4. Sam Archer 5. Kyle Nelson 6. Troy Kassiris 7. Scott Wilson Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Jonathan Raley 2. Mikey Latham 3. Greg Morgan 4. Tommy Randall 5. Jonathan Knott 6. Buddy Dunagan 7. John Burch 8. Hilton Pickeral 9. Kevin Murphy 10. Colin Long 11. Ray Bucci 12. Matt Randall 13. Steve Gingery 14. James Rainey Strictly Stock feature finish 1. Ed Pope Sr. 2. Nabil Guffey 3. John Hardesty 4. Johnny Hardesty 5. JJ Silvious 6. Jeff Block 7. Rusty Hanbury 8. Drew Payne 9. Drew Mills 10. Carl Adkins 11. Joey Abbott 12. Jamie Quade 13. Greg Mattingly U-Car feature finish Ryan Quade 2. Ben Pirner 3. Dominic King 4.Larry Lamb 5. Cody Stamp 6. Kyle Randall 7. Joey Suite 8. Brad Sayler 9. Stephen Suite 10. Tyler Steele 11. Savannah Windsor 12. Makenzie Smith 13. George O’Neal
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“Lent is over, now what?” Well, darn, Lent is over, so you know what that means for me. First though of course is the religious significance of the days after Lent. I looked up “Lent is over, now what?” and according to Fr. Chrysostom Baer when interviewed by the Catholic News Agency (CNA) “The Easter Triduum which follows the 40-day penitential season of Lent, which is marked by penance, prayer, and almsgiving is just a beginning, or a continuation of these Lenten practices.” Fr. Baer goes on to say, “However, once the Triduum is over and Catholics cast off their Lenten penances, what comes next? Was Lent just one big detox program, and is the Easter Season a marathon of steak dinners, chocolate eggs, Netflix binges and bigger bar tabs, while practices of daily Mass and prayer are neglected? Not so, said liturgical experts, who stressed that Catholics can both celebrate Easter and also grow in their spiritual life. The Easter Season is for fostering those virtues that you’ve planted during Lent, and allowing them to grow. This requires taking “concrete steps” and not just vague promises to ensure that good habits are maintained. I am Episcopalian, often referred to as “Catholic Lite” so all of this still applies to me. Now to put it in to practice. Something I was surprised to see in the CNA article was that it was suggested for Catholics to have a big party and enjoy some of the things they have given up together. I thought our church held the record for enjoying a party – I mean togetherness. The second significance of Lent having ended is that my husband’s promise during Lent to listen, not criticize, or be sarcastic with me is over. How can I use the above description of the practices after Lent to maintain the peacefulness during Lent for me? I will be working on this as you can well imagine. Even if you are not committed to any faith, you can probably see how I can be desirous of a continuation of Lenten practices in the next religious season. I still can’t believe we remodeled an entire bathroom during Lent and survived. Right now, my mind is wandering more to the health of three members of my family. It really hits hard when three men I looked up to so much as a child and through my life aren’t feeling well at present. I know we all go through times like this, you just don’t always think it will be at the same time. Hoping for full recoveries for each so they can get back to enjoying their lives. Other than that, my mind is on spring wandering mode. I am ready to explore unknown places and find ways do something good and lasting in this life. A couple of friends have started a neat little Facebook group about the huge littering problem and what they are doing about it – which is a lot. I’ve been reading about their monumental task and know I should get out there and do my part – and soon. If you see local people out there picking up the trash that seems an unending, daunting task, please honk (but not too loudly), wave, give encouragement, or even better let’s just help. Maybe, we can keep the good feelings and actions of Lent going throughout the year. Happy wanderings. **Quick note: If you friend me on Facebook, please try to send a message with it saying you are a reader. Suddenly it seems that I have been inundated with large amounts of unknown men trying to friend me from all over the country – not a good thing. I delete them all. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on Facebook
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