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IN LOCAL HOGAN SNUBS WAUGH WITH FUNDRAISER IN COPS & COURTS DEFENDANT GETS SIX MONTHS FOR SCHOOL BEATING IN COMMUNITY KNOCKING PINS AT 96 PHOTO BY CEANDRA SCOTT
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Local News 3 Cops & Courts 11 In Our Community 12 Feature 17 Education 18 Obituaries 20 Community Calendar 22 Senior Calendar 24 Library Calendar 24 Sports 26 Entertainment 27 Contributing Writers 28 Business Directory 30
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“SOUTHERN MARYLAND WILL HAVE A CHOICE BETWEEN A LAPDOG FOR HOGAN AND A BULLDOG FOR SOUTHERN MARYLAND.” —SEN. STEVE WAUGH, DIST. 29, ON GOV. LARRY HOGAN ATTENDING A FUNDRAISER FOR HIS COMPETITOR JACK BAILEY.
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Governor To Attend Waugh Rival’s Fundraiser
Jack Bailey
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
District 29 Senate candidate Jack Bailey is holding a fundraiser Apr. 27 in Bushwood and among his guests are Gov. Larry Hogan. The governor’s visit signals his support for Bailey against the sitting Republican Sen. Steve Waugh, of Lusby. Bailey, a retired Natural Resources Police sergeant, was pleased. “For the governor to come down here for my campaign is just phenomenal,” Bailey said. The rift between Hogan and Waugh has grown in recent months, particularly over Waugh’s vote to override the governor’s veto on a bill that would have prohibited colleges and universities from asking about an applicant’s criminal background at the beginning of the process. Waugh said in recent weeks that he had earned a spot on Hogan’s enemies list, but the governor denied it in an interview with The County Times in February. In the same interview Hogan said he doubted Waugh’s chances for reelection, claiming he had fallen out of favor with his own party. Waugh retorted that he had full support from the GOP Senate Caucus and the leader confirmed that. Also when Hogan endorsed all the delegates from District 29, Matt Morgan, Jerry Clark and Deb Rey, Waugh was conspicuously absent from the endorsement. Learning of the governor’s pending
appearance, Waugh said Hogan apparently did have an enemies list after all. “He has only done two fundraisers in four years for 14 GOP Maryland state senators,” Waugh said in a text message Wednesday. “This year I delivered for Southern Maryland on school safety, veterans, tax cuts and the higher education center. “I asked for this job to work for Southern Maryland, not for some governor. Southern Maryland will have a choice between a lap dog for Hogan and a bulldog for Southern Maryland.” Todd Eberly, professor of political science at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, said this move by Hogan was out of character. “It’s surprising,” Eberly told The County Times. “Hogan risks undermining his image of not being dogmatically partisan.” Eberly said Hogan’s support of Bailey was a strike at Waugh “because he’s angry about one vote.” There are just 14 GOP senators in Annapolis, Eberly said, and the party needs at least five more to successfully engage in a filibuster and increase their relevancy against an overwhelming Democrat majority. “It’s completely unlike Hogan,” Eberly said. “He should be focused on incumbent Democrats who can be defeated, not members of his own party. “You don’t go after your own team.” Hogan has been careful to trumpet his success in this year’s legislature particularly when it came to bipartisan issues like school security and health care; Eberly said. Waugh is perhaps being singled out for his independence. “Here’s someone being punished for being bipartisan,” Eberly said. Officials from Hogan’s campaign staff did not return phone calls seeking comment. guyleonard@countytimes.net
ond m a i D k on5 i c t a l a r B o e m h e T m m • April 1 o y a C d n r u S Disaste
The St. Mary’s County Museum Division, in partnership with Naval Air Station Patuxent River, the United States Army, historian and author Donald G. Shomette, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Alexandria Fire Department, and Maryland Historical Trust’s Archaeology Month will travel to St. Clement’s Island to remember the lives lost in this tragedy on the Potomac. This FREE event is open to the public and is an excellent opportunity to learn about this, one of Maryland’s four worst nautical disasters. This event will include a commemorative ceremony, wreath laying, reception, and special Civil War programming at Blackistone Lighthouse.
12:30 PM Boats begin leaving for the Island 2:00 PM Ceremony 3:00 PM Refreshments on the lighthouse lawn 4:00 PM Boats begin returning to the Mainland Check in at the St. Clement’s Island Museum 38370 Point Breeze Road • Colton’s Point, MD Call 301-769-2222 for more information • www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums
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Navy Celebrates 75 Years of Aviation at Pax NAS
A Navy honor guard opened the ceremonies at Pax NAS April 6
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
For three-quarters of a century Patuxent River Naval Air Station (NAS) has helped make the Navy not only domi-
nate on the high seas but also in the air, by making key advances in aircraft design. “Patuxent River Naval Air Station has been at the absolute forefront of naval aviation history,” said Capt. Jason Ham-
mond, the base commanding officer at the Apr. 6 celebration of its 75 years of operations. The base was first commissioned in 1943 to vastly increase the research, development, testing and evaluation capacity for Navy war planes for World War II; Rear Adm. John McCain, then chief of the Navy’s Bureau of Aeronautics, who spoke at the base when it first became operational said there was “never one [air station] with the far reaching importance of Pax River.” Hammond, speaking to assembled Navy personnel and command staff as well as past base commanders, called the work done at the base “an amazing feat.” Hammond praised the work of the 22,000-person work force as the foundation of the base’s achievements through-
out the years. “The fabric of Pax River NAS… is the people,” Hammond said, adding that Webster Field in St. Inigoes, was an integral part of the work done at Pax River. “Webster Field is an absolute power house for systems development,” said Hammond. Though the base has undergone many changes in over the past 75 years, from being home to squadrons to being more civilian and defense contractor oriented, it never lost one vital component to its mission. “We never lost our ability to build things,” Hammond said. “It’s an amazing thing.” Rear Adm. Dean Peters, Program Executive Officer for AIR ASW, Assault & Special Mission Programs, PEO(A), said the base has been responsible for many of the Navy’s continued advances technologically since World War II. “It changed the destiny of a rural community,” Peters said. “Pax River is the engine to ensure the fleet has the latest technology. “It’s a tremendous responsibility.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Shuttle Service Returning To Base
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Civilian officials at Patuxent River Naval Air Station trying to solve internal traffic and parking woes say that funding for a shuttle service has again become available. This means that internal traffic and parking congestion on the base can be alleviated, with the aim of making travel around the base more efficient with far less congestion. The return of the base shuttle, which was cut due to funding constraints from the federal government back in 2012, is just one of the traffic initiatives base officials and their county government counterparts are working on to relieve traffic outside the base. The shuttle service’s return will not alleviate the heavy traffic that comes on and off the base each day; about 22,000 people come to the base everyday for work. John Deatrick, chief of county public works, said that additional STS bus routes to the base could be an option to reduce traffic on Route 235.
But to really make that option work, Deatrick said, a bus or HOV (high occupancy vehicle) lane should be added to Route 235. “That would unleash the value of a bus,” Deatrick told a gathering of the county commissioners and Navy officials Tuesday. “We’re working on that.” Finding ways to have safer and more convenient bus stops – STS buses often stop on the right hand side of the road – was also a priority. “We want real bus stops,” Deatrick said. “That will make it safer and more convenient to ride the bus.” Commissioner Todd Morgan said the Tri-County Council was trying to stand up a van service to bring workers to the base from as far away as Charles or northern St. Mary’s counties. “That will be a big deal,” Morgan said. “And if they take a van they get a $260 stipend. “A van load of people coming to the base could take eight cars out of traffic on Route 235.”
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School Security Officer, Higher Ed Center Bills Pass By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
In the waning hours of the 2018 Maryland General Assembly, local legislators were able to help push through a bill that calls for major enhancements to school security across the state and provides about $40 million to make that happen. They were also able to resurrect and pass a bill that just days before had seemed doomed to failure that will allow the merger of the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in the University System of Maryland. Sen. Steve Waugh said putting the merger back on track took much negotiating with Sen. President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller, who had many reservations about the takeover. Funding for the much-anticipated autonomous engineering building at the higher education center, known as the third building, was still out of this year’s budget, though, at least until next year, Waugh said. “It is bittersweet,” Waugh said of the last-minute success paired with disappointment. The school safety legislation – SB 1265 – called for each school system to develop behavioral assessment teams to look for any threats posed by students. It also requires each school system to appoint a school safety coordinator and work with their local law enforcement agencies to establish police presence or response plans for their schools. Waugh said, in essence, that counties must provide a school resource officer in every school or provide a guaranteed response time to a school in time of crisis. The bill was the product of the devastating school shooting in Parkland Fla. that claimed 17 lives in February, Waugh said, but the recent fatal shooting at Great Mills High School provided even more impetus to get the bill passed. It passed the Senate by a 43-1 vote and by a 138-0 vote in the House of Delegates. “It lent extra urgency to it and made it all the more necessary,” Waugh said. “We are leading the nation in school safety. “We have the most comprehensive and integrated plan. This is a very actionoriented school safety bill.” Gov. Larry Hogan signed SB1265, and 113 other bills, into law Tuesday. “No mom or dad should ever have to worry when they send their kids off to school whether their son or daughter is going to come home safely,” Hogan said. “I want to thank legislators on both sides of the aisle for coming together and working with us to make our schools safer.” For the higher education center merger, amendments to the bill mandated the chancellor of the university system have the College Park campus be responsible for the direct oversight of the California campus and that the chancellor would appoint the executive director for the newly merged higher education center. Joe Anderson, head of the Board of Governors for the higher education center, said the bill’s passage was a legislative feat. “I’m thrilled we could pull it off at the 11th hour,” Anderson said. “We had to convince Sen. Miller it was the right time for the merger.” Anderson said the time between now and March 1 would allow for all administrative functions to fall into place. He also was confident the third building would come to fruition. “It’s going to happen,” Anderson said. The amended bill also calls for the university system and the state’s Department of Budget and Management to submit a joint report on the “capital needs of the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center.” The merger is set to take place officially on March 1 of next year; Waugh said bill essentially calls for a plan to build the research center. “Everybody wants to see the research center built,” Waugh said. “This will be a Ph. D. conferring facility. “That’s pretty amazing.”
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Commissioners, Navy Say No To New Bay Bridge Here By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
As conversations continue in Annapolis about the possibility of building a new bridge across the Chesapeake Bay to relieve traffic congestion on the current aging span, leaders here say a potential crossing from St. Mary’s to Dorchester County is out of the question. “We’re very concerned about the possibility of a new span from St. Mary’s to Dorchester,” said Commissioner Todd Morgan at a joint meeting of county and Patuxent River Naval Air Station officials Tuesday. “St. Mary’s County is not the place for it.” Speaking to Capt. Jason Hammond, base commanding officer, Morgan said: “All it does is mess up your mission.” Hammond agreed. “We would not be supportive of that,” said Hammond. Base and county leaders banded together several years ago to combat another threat looming in the Chesapeake Bay – giant wind turbines off the Eastern Shore – that threatened the radar capabilities of the Atlantic Test Range. The test range is key to national security as it allows aircraft at the naval air station to test their capabilities. Local and base leaders worked feverishly to kill the project to protect the Navy’s interests. Morgan said a new bridge from St. Marys’ across to the Eastern Shore would create a host of problems, not only for the Navy. “They’re saying we need another
bridge span,” Morgan said of the Maryland Transportation Authority, which oversees all toll routes. “But it would directly interfere with the mission of the Navy. “I also don’t want to see even more traffic barreling down Route 235 just to get to the Eastern Shore.” Morgan’s goal, he said, was to secure Navy support against a new span here and present a united front against it to state transportation leaders. Back in August of 2016 the Maryland Transportation Authority Board voted to appropriate $5 million for the study to eventually site and examine funding options to build the bridge. At that time the announcement was made by Gov. Larry Hogan. “Marylanders all across the state depend on being able to cross the Chesapeake Bay, but the reality is that there is simply too much traffic, and that it will continue to get worse,” said Hogan. “This Tier 1 study is the critical first step needed in order to move forward on addressing the long-range issue of future traffic congestion on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.” The study was set to take as many as four years to complete, meaning it would be about 50 percent complete now. The state projects that the current bay bridge can be safely maintained through 2065 but by 2040 traffic congestion would become so untenable as to cause 14-mile delays. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Hospice Run For Charity and Healing
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
This weekend’s Run for Hospice in Leonardtown is the organization’s 23rd, said Jim Dicus, the event’s coordinator, and it’s about more than raising money for end of life care, it’s also about those who’ve lost a loved one to find some healing.
“It’s the biggest run/walk in the county,” Dicus said. “A lot of the people in the run will be wearing memorial bibs for their families. “It has a healing effect.” The hospice run has been successful throughout the years, he said, now coming close to raising a total of $1 million over nearly two-and-a-half decades. “It’s for patients with little to no end of life insurance,” Dicus said. “We don’t turn anyone away. “It’s very much needed.” The run/walk starts April 14 at 8:30a.m. with a five-kilometer run through the streets of Leonardtown and a 10-kilometer run on a rural country road course. There is also a five-kilometer walk and a team course as well. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Nuclear Power Plant Gets a Gold Star Federal Regulators Say Plant ‘Operated Safely’
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant.
By Dick Myers Editor
“Operated safely and in a manner that preserved the public health and safety and protected the environment.” That’s how the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) summarizes the operation of the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. In a letter to Exelon Generation Company, LLC, the plant operator, NRC’s Acting Branch Chief of the Division of Reactor Projects Michelle Catts said the inspection findings for 2017 have “very low safety significance’ or are “within expected range.” The NRC categorizes those two parameters as “green,” as opposed
to yellow or red, which are much more serious. Catts and other NRC officials were on hand April 4 at Springhill Suites in Prince Frederick for an open house to inform the public of the plant’s record. No formal presentation was given and only a smattering of citizens showed up. On hand to answer questions were the NRC’s resident inspectors at the plant, Rodney Clagg, who lives in St. Mary’s County and Christopher Roettgen, who lives in Calvert. Also in attendance was Exelon’s Calvert Cliffs Plant Manager Todd Tierney. The plant’s 2017 operation was not unblemished – there were two issues reported that fell within that “green” range or were not considered significant safety issues. But they still were issues that needed to be addressed by the plant operator, according to the NRC officials. Those two issues were officially described as: • Inadequate assessment of fire brigade performance during an announced fire drill, and • Exercise of enforcement discretion for pressurized safety valve found out of tolerance. Clagg explained that announced and unannounced fire drills are conducted and plant teams critique how things went. Clagg also observed the announced drill that was the subject of the violation. The issue, Clagg said, was that the evaluation team didn’t accurately report what happened during the drill. One failure was the fire brigade did not use the proper type of fire suppressant (foam). Clagg said the plant did an assessment based on re-
ceiving the reported issue findings and have submitted it to the NRC; that now is under review. Roettgen explained the second issue to The County Times. He said each reactor has two safety valves. When one reactor was taken off line for a routine outage, testing revealed that one of the two safety values was not operating properly. It was replaced before the unit was put back on line and the defective valve was repaired. Roettgen said the problem was such that it would have been difficult to uncover except during an outage. He said the problem was such that it did not even rise to the level of getting a “green” rating. Tierney said the company works closely with the NRC and its inspectors to correct any reported problems and hopefully to anticipate them before they become an issue. “We try to respond before that,” he insisted. According to the summary data sheet supplied with the 2017 report for Calvert Cliffs, NRC says they have a comprehensive program of inspections for commercial nuclear power plants. “Generally. inspectors verify the organizational structure, operator qualifications, design, maintenance, fuel handling, and environmental and radiation protection programs are adequate ad col with NRC safety requirements.” The NRC report of 2017 inspections included 49 during the year at the Calvert Cliffs plant that generated the two issues for the plant last year. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Town Treatment Plant Upgrades to Help the Bay
“It’s the largest project we’ve ever completed,” said Town Administrator Laschelle McKay. “It came in at $18 million.” After two-and-a-half years of engineering and conThe costs were split between the town, the Metropolistruction the enhanced nutrient removal technology up- tan Commission and the state’s Bay Restoration fund, grades to the Leonardtown Waste Water Treatment Plant McKay said. have been completed. The restoration fund picked up $6 million of the tab, Town officials say the upgrades, which were required she said, while the town raised $7.5 million through fiby the state, will remove pollutants such as nitrogen and nancing with the state’s water quality administration; the phosphorus in even greater amounts. rest of the price tag came from impact fees the town colThis means water will be more pure when it is dis- lected from development. charged into the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The Metropolitan Commission, which has some of its waste water treated by the town’s plant, has agreed to reimburse the town about $3 million for the project, McKay said. durkinsrealty.com It has been a difficult project. Private Secluded Gem The town wanted to start Immaculate well maintained home located on construction almost 10 years beautifully landscaped .45 acre lot. Enjoy your ago when they believed that day on the screen porch or your deck. Back yard burgeoning housing conwith large trees backs into property held in Land struction would provide Trust so you will have plenty of privacy. Spacious the necessary impact fees rambler with attached garage. Move in and to start, but the recession enjoy. See pictures at www.durkinsreality.com. of 2008 put a halt to those SM10198566 plans as projects could no longer find money to begin $240,000 • Call Jeff Nunes construction. 301-737-1133 • Bill@durkinsrealty.com The economy was able By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
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to turn around three years ago, enough to begin the upgrades, she said. “We started in August of 2015, it took two-and-a-half years to complete,” said McKay. “We now have a state of the art facility that allows Leonardtown to do its part to protect the Chesapeake Bay. Despite the upgrades to the plant, the VanWert Lane facility gets no extra capacity in gallons per day for treatment. Maryland Secretary of the Environment Ben Grumbles toured the facility and was impressed with the improvements. “Grumbles is all smiles,” he said. “This is a huge project. “It’s all about clean water, a healthy community and a vibrant bay.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Sheriff’s Office Crime Report
Theft Suspect-ID Needed The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On March 17, 2018, while at the Walmart store located on Miramar Way, in California, the suspect left the business with a Samsung Galaxy J7 Perx cellphone that was not purchased. Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Deputy Henry at (301) 475-4200 extension *8012, or by email at Phillip. Henry@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. CASE# 14404-18 Prescription Drug Take Back Day Leonardtown, Maryland – On Saturday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the St. Mary’s County Health Department will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to one of three locations: District 1 Station - 37575 Charlotte Hall School Road - Charlotte Hall, Sheriff’s Office Headquarters - 23150 Leonard Hall Drive – Leonardtown and St. Mary’s Square – 21600 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park. (Please note: the Sheriff’s Office cannot accept needles or sharps.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.In past years, St. Mary’s County residents have turned in nearly 1.5 million prescription pills at multiple community events and sites operated by the Sheriff’s Office. Nationally, previous Take Back events, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration and its partners have taken in over 8.1 million pounds—more than 4,050 tons—of pills. This initiative addresses a vital public health and safety issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards. Cpl. Julie Yingling, Sheriff’s Office PIO
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High School Assault Defendant Gets Suspended Sentence By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
An 18-year-old Leonardtown High School student who is alleged to have committed a brutal assault on a classmate in December received an 18-month sentence last week in county District Court but it was suspended to just six months of incarceration. The fight at the school, recorded on a cell phone and uploaded to social media, caused great concern among public officials about violence in schools. The video showed a melee involving four students but only Howard Straughn was charged as an adult. According to police charging documents Straughn was in a fight with another student at the school that school officials suspected was over money he was owed for a pound of marijuana. School officials told police that Straughn, nicknamed AJ, had threatened
to “beat up” the student who owed him money for the marijuana. This precipitated the victim, Sylvester Kenneth Price, to intercede on the student’s behalf when he saw Straughn and another student attack him. Price tried to jump on the two attackers, court papers stated, but was soon knocked to the ground by both. Price was on the receiving end of kicks, punches and repeated stomps to his head and body, police reports stated. Police said the examination of the cell phone video taken of the altercation showed Straughn and another student press the assault on Price, who was curled in a fetal position on the ground at an outdoor space at the school, in an effort to defend himself. Straughn has since been expelled from school but has been working with a tutor and is expected to graduate this year. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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First Friday Happenings in Leonardtown It was a beautiful spring evening in Southern Maryland on April 6th! Numerous pups (and one kitty), many dressed to impress in an array of costumes and pet attire, joined their people for a walk around The Square at Leonardtown’s debut First Friday Pet Parade. Many animals available for adoption were present as well as local rescue groups provided information about both foster and permanent placement opportunities, accepted donations of food and supplies, and spoke about volunteer opportunities. Three fabulous art shows opened up with a trio of receptions at: the North End Gallery (3 Bold Women – pictured in photo is Rachael Platt), Opal Gallery (Transitions), and St. Mary’s County Arts Council (The Colors of Spring, featuring the Color & Light Society). The SoMar Drummers brought the beat back as well as a colorful array of percussion instruments for the audience participation Drum Circle, now celebrating their one-year anniversary as an ongoing monthly event. All art exhibits run through the end of this month, see the First Friday Facebook page for links to the many businesses and rescue groups that participated for additional info. The Leonardtown Business Association (LBA) would like to thank everyone who attended, all of the shops who participated, the First Friday volunteer team, and our Platinum Level Sponsors (Marrick Homes, Quality Built Homes, Winegardner Motor Company). Save the
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date to come join us May 4th from 5 to 8 PM for “Sounds of Spring”, featuring the Chesapeake Swing Band and a fun f lash mob! Always pet and family friendly, visit the First Friday Facebook page or www.FirstFridaysLeonardtown. com for details. Submitted by the Leonardtown Business Association
Southern Maryland Film Festival Returning to Leonardtown New Local Films to Screen July 13-14, 2018
The Planning Committee for the Southern Maryland Film Festival is pleased to announce that their third full festival will be held in Leonardtown, MD, July 13-14, 2018. According to Committee Chairperson Theresa Wood, the 2-day plan will mimic the 2016 Fest with an opening screening, professional expert panel session, and filmmakers’ reception on Friday evening, and then a full schedule of new film screenings all day Saturday. “This schedule worked well for us before,” Wood says, “and made things a lot easier for our patrons and a lot more enjoyable for our filmmakers.” Local filmmakers in the Tri-County area are invited to submit films until Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Revised guidelines have been posted on smdff.org and the Southern Maryland Film Festival Facebook page. “Films maybe submitted either electronically via withoutabox.com, or on CD as we have done in the past,” adds Alex David, one of the head A/V techs for the event. “Correct formatting is the key to smooth transitions between film screenings the day of the event.” In addition to film submissions, the Film Festival is in need of host venues, sponsorships, in-kind donations or rentals (especially video and sound equipment), committee chairs and volunteers (particularly A/V techs and venue hosts). Anyone wishing to become involved the 2018 SMDFF should call 240-298-0183 or email smdfilmfest@gmail.com. Theresa Wood, Southern Maryland Film Festival
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Solomons Resident Still Bowling at 96 By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
As Lois O’Connell gets ready to take another turn to bowl at Esperanza Lanes in Lexington Park, she takes a swig of beer from a bottle of Angry Orchard. “This is what keeps me going,” O’Connell says, laughing. Next to her beer is a bowling pin, signed by all her bowling league friends and tied to it are a bunch of colorful balloons. It’s a celebration of her 96th birthday; she’s the oldest one to continue bowling at Esperanza Lanes, said Doug Long, owner there since 1984. “I’ve been bowling since I was about 16 years old,” O’Connell said. “Yeah, I’m good at it.” O’Connell is used to the bowling scene since she worked at the Navy’s station at Indian Head in O’Connell and Long Charles County decades ago. “I used to set pins for the chiefs there,” she said. She also bowled at the old Naval Air Station in Anacostia, where she had a job as the manager of the Officers’ Mess. She’s always used a 13-pound ball up to this year when she switched to an 11-pounder. Even at her age she usually scores over 100 on the lanes, her family says. “I hope I’m bowling when I’m 100,” O’Connell, who lives in the Asbury community in Solomons, said. “I’ve been in good health so thank God for that. “I can’t ever think about not doing it [bowling.]” She said that bowling is something most anyone can do at any age. “This is something you can do well up into your age,” O’Connell said. “As long as you can stand.”
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Financial Literacy Tips For Children and Grandchildren The end of the school year is about three months away. All parents and grandparents worry that three months without school will put their children and grandchildren behind the learning curve. That certainly doesn’t have to be the case. This summer, how about teaching your children and grandchildren about finance? How can you start teaching your children and grandchildren? Here are three tips. Explain what money is and how it works. Unfortunately, many children hear only negative comments about money from overhearing what their parents say. This can easily turn into a fear about money, specifically not having “enough”. If this fear is coupled with ignorance about how money works, the child will not have the confidence to tackle money issues. Your goal is to give your child or grandchild the confidence to learn about money. Money should be explained in objective terms—what is it? How does it work? What do those pennies mean? How do the pennies turn into dollars? A simple way of teaching about money is to start in the grocery store. If you give your child or grandchild a dollar, for example, and ask them to buy some fruit with the dollar, they will quickly understand how the money is used to purchase food. Take a field trip to the grocery store letting the child handle some money and pay for groceries at the checkout. You will be amazed at how helpful grocery store clerks, managers and others will be when they know you are trying to give children confidence about money. All of us know how important it is to teach children about money. Teach your children and grandchildren that people have to earn money to live. I recall one incident in my childhood that left a lasting impression on me. I was about 5 or 6 and took a grape in the grocery store and promptly ate it. My father saw me and explained I had stolen that grape from the employees of the store; that employees had to earn money for their families and I had taken their money by stealing something they could no longer sell. My father made me take one penny, find the store manager, apologize for stealing the grape and offer to pay the penny to the store and its employees—all by myself. Needless to say, I did what my father asked, in tears and with great fear, and I never forgot the lesson. I couldn’t wait until my own child made the same mistake so I could repeat the lesson. He did and I did. Somehow we need to teach children and grandchildren what money means in the context of other people and their families. Get creative with the concept of savings. Savings is a harder concept for younger children and grandchildren. They need to see their savings in the form of one or more piggybanks. Using a piggybank for small children and a checking account for older children will teach saving as a concept. But saving in a vacuum will not generate excitement among children. Setting goals for expenditures and saving for those goals will teach budgeting. Using more than one piggybank for different purposes can help even young children learn how to budget. By setting aside some money in the “spending” piggybank and other money in the “sharing” or “saving” piggybanks, children can learn to allocate money to various purposes. With older children, opening a checking account and a savings account is a major step towards maturity. Guide the older child through the process. However you approach the subject, you are the primary teacher for your children and grandchildren and it is never too early to start them on good money habits. Enjoy your summer with the children and help them learn more about finance while doing so. JOIN ANDREA BADDOUR ON APRIL 18TH AT 11AM AT OUR OFFICE IN NORTH BEACH TO LEARN ABOUT ESTATE PLANNING. THIS IS A FREE AND FUN SEMINAR—JUST CALL 301855-2246 TO RESERVE A SPOT. Striegel & Baddour is a law firm focused on Estate and Business Planning located in NorthBeach with appointment locations in Hollywood and Annapolis. Nothing in the following article represents legal advice. Readers are urged to consult their legal counsel. By Lyn Striegel
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MARCH 1, 2018 CHELSEA LYNNE BURCH, 24 TRIANGLE, VA PHILIP RAY ANTHONY, 26 TRIANGLE, VA STEVEN CARROLL NORRIS, 31 ST. INIGOES, MD ALYSSA JEANETTE WILSON 31 SOLOMONS, MD
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Little League, Babe Ruth Baseball Teaches More Than Home Runs
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
As spring pushes out the autumn cold and days grow sunny and warm, baseball is in the air as sure as butterflies. That means hundreds of kids will take to local ball fields, many playing for a team attached to one of two youth leagues; but they will learn more than just the fundamentals of the great American pasttime. “We teach the fundamentals of baseball but it’s also to learn about community and leadership,” said Bart Ludlow, president of St. Mary’s Little League, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Every young person, from the ages of 4 through 16 years old, takes a little league pledge, Ludlow said. “They pledge to trust in God and love their country,” Ludlow said. “And they pledge to, win or lose, always do their best.” Ludlow’s son, 11-year-old Ryan Ludlow, has been playing for the past four years and is a dedicated member of the local Cleveland Indians baseball team. He likes the fact that Little League helps forge teamwork. “I like supporting them throughout the season,” Ryan Ludlow said of his teammates. The league also makes sure that talent is spread out among the age groups so one team does not become too dominant. “One of the best things about little league is that they organize groups of ages so you’re not playing someone who’s really good and then someone who just got started,” Ryan said. His sister Ashley, 9, was right along side her brother but she plays on a different field. She’s fond of wearing her face protector throughout practice. “I like softball,” Ashley said “My favorite thing is making friends with my teammates and going over our mistakes so you know what you can do next time. “I like to make new friends.” And there are plenty of chances to make friends in St. Mary’s Little League, which has preeminence in the southern portion of the county, since there are
about 1,600 young people who are assigned to 86 teams through softball and baseball. Tee ball is reserved for the very youngest of players. Bart Ludlow, who took over the presidency of the league in August, said it takes a serious volunteer effort to make little league happen. He has 258 volunteer coaches but is always looking for more help. “We are completely 100 percent non-profit,” Ludlow told The County Times. “There are no paid positions.” Aside from no pay or stipend for their efforts, volunteers can expect to give up a significant amount of their personal time. Kids from Ridge all the way up to Mechanicsville need to be taught the sport and sportsmanship. “It’s a challenge,” Ludlow said. “It’s very time consuming. “But at the end of the day the kids are having fun.” From Mechanicsville northward, the Babe Ruth League uses most of the fields and has been officially playing for the last 26 years. Robert “Bob” Richardson has been guiding the league since 1992, he said. Apart from a few differences, his league provides the same sporting opportunities as their counterparts to the south. “It’s Pepsi and Coke,” Richardson said. “It’s all about where your fields are.” In the local Babe Ruth League there is no tee ball, but machine pitching for the youngest players. “It’s all about the fundamentals of baseball,” Richardson said, but in his league there are only 278 players. “Our numbers are down,” he said, noting how easily other sports catch young peoples’ interest. “There’s the travel involved. “And lacrosse and flag football all intercept our kids.” Other offshoot youth leagues, such as the St. Mary’s Elite and the St. Mary’s Sting, started by a player who was once in Babe Ruth, all compete for young people, as well, he said. Still, Richardson said he remains committed to teaching the pasttime to the young. “I don’t want to see it dissolve,” said Richardson. “I love working with kids. “One of the most important things is the influence of the coaches.” The quality of coaching, he said, not only improves skills but reinforces life lessons. “It teaches them how to react to things,” he said. “When you strike out you don’t get upset. “It teaches them to improve Photo by Ceandra Scott
their attitude if they lose.” The Babe Ruth League also provides a special program for middle school kids to play in teams attached to their school but not directly administered by the school system. Parents wanted their children to have sports teams of their own even before high school, Richardson said. They make for teachable and ardent ball players. “I love that middle school program,” he said. The one thing he laments about the local league setup is that teams from either league can’t play each other. “We’d like to compete [with Little League] but we can’t,” Richardson said. “It’s their policy that they can’t play outside their own organization.” Ludlow said that if nothing else, young people will learn to grow in a positive way by playing in sport under the watchful eye of adults. “It has a very positive impact,” Ludlow said. “They learn about life, that there are ups and downs, you may strike out sometimes. “But you learn that you don’t wear your emotions on your sleeve.” If kids are willing to learn and work hard, victory is assured, Ludlow said. It’s all about courage, character and loyalty. “The bottom line is we always want to do our best,” said Ludlow. “Winning will follow.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Superintendent Speaks on Great Mills HS Shooting
We have been on a heartbreaking journey in St. Mary’s County over the past three weeks. Our students and their parents, our staff and their families, our schools, our community - all of us are now part of this national conversation - this debate on how to keep kids safe. I am not sure where all this will lead, but I do know that I have seen people put aside petty differences to seek solutions. I can also say there is no place I would rather live and work than St. Mary’s County. We need to all give thanks to live in a community that takes action in the face of tragedy and wraps it arms around the grieving. Donations of people’s time,
and their services, and goods has been staggering. This morning, I would like to take a moment to recognize our front line people - those at the center of the incident as well as those who have been providing support since. From the immediate work of the school nurse, Penny Michaels, and teacher/ athletic trainer, Jenna Costello, who performed CPR on Jaelynn and never gave up - resulting in the Willey ’s being able to say goodbye to their daughter. To Troy Kroll for his moving eulogy. He spoke from the heart as only a teacher and a coach can. These are humble people who act from the heart
Greenview Knolls Administrative Changes Announced
St. May’s County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announces the following administrative changes for Greenview Knolls Elementary School. Elizabeth Servello has served as principal of Greenview Knolls Elementary School since 2007, after serving as its assistant principal for 5 years. Servello has announced her retirement from St. Mary’s County Public Schools after 38 years of service. With this vacancy, veteran administrator, Janet Fowler, will be transferred to lead Greenview Knolls. Fowler currently serves as principal of Margaret Brent Middle School, where she has
- and they are what make Great Mills High School truly “great.” All the staff at GMHS, from the teachers who sheltered their students, to the administrators and safety assistants who cleared halls and witnessed the School Resource Officer confront the shooter we are forever in your debt. Everyone acted to keep students safe and calm and later worked to reunite parents with their kids before that long day ended. Dr. Heibel has told his staff that recovery will take time - it is an emotional marathon. These are words we must take to heart - because each day they have to be there for our children and the people who work with our children, we
Pres Release from SMCPS
Patuxent River NAS Commanding Officer Capt. Jason Hammond on April 11 accepted a proclamation from the school board on behalf of the 5,000 county school children of militaryconnected families. Schools are asked to dress in purple on Friday, Apr. 13 to mark the occasion Hammond, whose children are in the school system, said military children have difficulties adjusting to moving around., “You seem to completely understand,” Hammond said to Superintendent Dr. Scott Smith, as the base’s school liaison, Dawn Simpson looks on.
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served since 2013. Fowler previously has served as assistant principal, and elementary teacher. She holds a master’s degree from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. Greenview Knolls will be a Title I school beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, and this will provide the consistency of strong leadership with the addition of support programs through Title I and Head Start. This change becomes effective July 1, 2018.
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must help them process this new normal. We have been heartbroken and humbled by the past three weeks. We have seen the best of people at the worst of times. I know that through the process of recovery we will come together stronger than we have ever been - but this will take time and test us all. Tomorrow we meet with President Commissioner Randy Guy, Sheriff Cameron, and County Administrator Rebecca Bridgett. I look forward to sharing with you how we will all be moving forward together.
Wanda Queen Draper
St. Mary’s College of Maryland is pleased to announce that Wanda Queen Draper will deliver St. Mary’s College’s commencement address. The commencement ceremony will be held on the College’s Townhouse Green on Saturday, May 12, starting at 10 a.m. A native of Baltimore, Md., Draper graduated from the University of Maryland School of Journalism. She went on to attend Johns Hopkins University Graduate School of Contemporary Studies and the University of Maryland School of Law. She was appointed executive director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture in September 2016. She came to the museum from WBAL-TV of the Hearst Corporation in a number of capacities including director of programming and public affairs. She began her career with Hearst Newspapers as a reporter for the Baltimore
News American. She also worked at WJZ-TV and Maryland Public Television. She spent five years as director of community affairs and visitor services at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, managing admissions, security, catered events, retail sales and community affairs. She has extensive management training at the Disney Institute, the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the National Association of Broadcasters. Draper is dedicated to uplifting and empowering communities in need. Her view of community service as a social responsibility has led her to take on hunger, homeless, and education, amongst many other worthy causes. The highlight of her community service was serving on the founding board of the Reginald Lewis Museum from 1999 to 2008. During that time, $38 million was raised to build the museum and $2 million to install the permanent collection. She returned as executive director in 2016 and looks forward to the many contributions that the museum will make toward enriching the lives of Baltimoreans, Marylanders, and visitors of all ages. Draper is married to Robert Draper. They have two children and three grandchildren. 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. Press Release from SMCM
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Nursing Students Inducted into Honor Society
The 11 nursing students inducted into Alpha Omega, CSM’s chapter of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society include, from left, Jessica L. Bly, Melinda Isemann, Lydia Jewell, Kathleen E. Maresch, Luciana Naegele, Emily M. Niner, Jennifer Owens, Betty Porter, Bonnie VanMeter, Kattie A. Woomer and Brittany Young.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has inducted 11 students into CSM’s chapter of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society at CSM’s La Plata Campus. The objective of the society is “to recognize the academic excellence of students in the ADN programs encouraging the pursuit of advanced degrees in the profession of nursing as well as
promotion of continuing education as a lifelong professional responsibility,” said CSM Clinical Simulation Coordinator Linda Goodman, who served as mistress of ceremonies at the event. The newest members of CSM’s Alpha Omega Chapter of the OADN Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society are Jessica L. Bly, Melinda Isemann, Lydia Jewell, Kathleen E. Maresch, Luciana Naegele, Emily M. Niner, Jennifer Owens, Bet-
ty Porter, Bonnie VanMeter, Kattie A. Woomer and Brittany Young. Owens was selected student speaker for the ceremony. She described the inductees’ service learning project, which was a presentation to fellow nursing students at the Spring 2018 nursing orientation to close to 300 people on Jan. 9. The students shared information about further education opportunities in the nursing profession to the orientation audience and the value of advanced nursing degrees and certifications. In addition, Owens described the progression in the student nurses’ education at CSM. “From our first day of nursing school as we were so excited to wear those green scrubs and white non-slip leather shoes, with white socks only,” she said. “To second and third semester where we began to feel more like nurses, writing care plans, papers, realizing you have to watch ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ to keep up in lecture, and relieved that the pathology of everything was finally starting to make sense. We are on our way to healing people’s lives the way we have been learning to for some time now.” Owens ended with a thank-you to all the students’ families — moms, dads, husbands, wives, boyfriends and girl-
friends. “There is no way we would have gotten to where we are today without your support,” she said. The path to induction in CSM’s Alpha Omega Chapter involves nursing students becoming provisional members in their third semester of the program. The student must maintain a 3.0 GPA, earn a B or higher in all courses required for the nursing program with no previous nursing course failures and reflect sound moral and ethical values with professionalism and integrity of the highest caliber. Additionally, the new inductees complete a service learning project and reflect on that project. At the induction ceremony, each of the second-year students was called forward to receive a pin and an honor cord that they will also wear when they graduate this spring. CSM faculty advisers for the Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Delta Nu are Nursing Professors Janice Bonham, Lynn Kennedy and Dr. Karen Russell. For more information on CSM’s nursing program, visit www.csmd.edu/nursing. To view photos from the event, visit http://csmphoto.zenfolio.com/18adn. Press Release from CSM
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Eugene James Guazzo, M.D E u g e n e James Guazzo, M.D. died Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 88 years of age at St. Mary’s Hospice House with his wife, Shelby Palmer Guazzo at his
bedside. In 1968, Dr. and Mrs. Guazzo moved to St. Mary’s County. They had been encouraged by St. Mary’s physician, Dr. J. Roy Guyther, to come and see the rural, family oriented communities that made up the county. They settled down to work and raise their family, first at Cremona Farm and later at their own farm in Maddox. Before his retirement in 2008, Dr. Guazzo was Board Certified in Family Medicine and a family physician for 40 years at his office in Chaptico. After his retirement, Dr. Guazzo enjoyed working as a substitute teacher for the county school system. They were
married for 56 years. Dr. Guazzo was pre-deceased by his parents, Eugene Camillo Guazzo and Augustina Pivano Guazzo, and his sister, Lucille K. Schusler. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his four children: Eugene Tai Guazzo (Cheri) of Riverdale CA, John Palmer Guazzo (Caroline) of Falls Church VA; Dante Edward Guazzo 2nd (Emine) of San Francisco CA; and Shelby Smith Guazzo (David Mattis) of Denver CO. There are six grandchildren: Samantha and Juliette Guazzo, Leyla Grace and Indigo Rose Guazzo, and Dorian John and Mila Shelby Mattis. He is also survived by his niece, Jeanne Schusler Ten Broeck and her son David W. Ten Broeck (Heather) all of Baltimore MD. Dr. Guazzo graduated from Auburn University, AL, with a BS in Education and a MS in Psychology. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Duke University School of Medicine, Durham NC. His post graduate training was at Hunterdon Medical Center, Flemington, NJ; followed by a fellowship at Harvard University, Boston MA. Dr. Guazzo supported his professional organizations; the American Medi-
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cal Association and the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland. For many years, he enjoyed being a member of the Maryland State Medical Ethics Commission. He was a Lieutenant in the U. S. Navy and is a disabled Korean War veteran, but resigned his commission to enter medical school. His last assignment was with the U.S. Navy Aircraft Squadron VW 4, known as the Hurricane Hunters. Dr. Guazzo took great pleasure in sailing small boats on the rivers and the Bay around our county and riding to hounds with the De La Brooke Foxhounds W Hunt. As the Master of the Hunt he secured the Hunt’s national registration with the Masters of Foxhounds Association of America. He was a member of the Southern Maryland Society, the Vansville Farmer’s Club, the St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau, the St. Mary’s Riding Club and the St. Mary’s River Yacht Club. He was one of the original members of the St. Clements Hundred and a longtime supporter of the St. Mary’s Historical Society as well as the Friends of the St. Clements Island and Piney Point Museums. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion Post 221. Growing up as a boy, in the City of Orange, NJ, Dr. Guazzo joined the Boy Scouts of America. He was always thankful for the leadership training and of learning to set achievable goals so early in life. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and continued to support the B.S.A throughout his life. Dr. Guazzo was a member and lay reader first at All Faith Episcopal Church, Mechanicsville MD, and later at Christ Episcopal Church, Chaptico. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown MD 20650. Prayers will start at 7:30PM conducted by Rev. Christopher Jubinski, Rector of Christ Episcopal Church Chaptico. Funeral services will take place Friday, April 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Christ Episcopal Church, 25390 Maddox Road, Chaptico, MD 20621. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice House of St Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the St. Mary’s County Historical Society, 41680 Tudor Place, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Tina Renee Hancock Tina Renee Hancock, 49, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on Friday,
March 30, 2018 at her residence. She was born on November 10, 1968 in Leonardtown, MD to Charles Morris and the late Darlene Farrell. Tina enjoyed nature and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren whenever she could. They loved playing games, coloring, dancing, singing and laughing together. She believed in magic and unicorns and thought that anything was possible. Tina loved everyone for who they were and will be dearly missed by all. Tina is survived by her father, Charles Morris; brothers, Roy Morris (Melissa) of Leonardtown, MD, Ronnie Morris (Sherri) of Hollywood, MD; children, Steven Roger Jerome, Jr. of Leonardtown, MD, Kristyn Lynn Jerome of Montross, VA and Charles Patrick Hancock of Leonardtown, MD; grandchildren, Aaralynne Leigh Jerome, Jazlynn Mariah Jerome, Aaden Lee Jerome, Jenaryi Donnell Jones, and Alayna Jerome; and five nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Darlene Farrell. Tina had many other family and friends that loved her dearly. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Robert ‘Rob’ Scott Murphy Robert ‘Rob’ Scott Mu r phy, age 53, of C a l i fo r n i a MD, passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD, on Friday, April 6th, 2018 due to a medical emergency. Born in Lansdale, PA, to Grace M. Hill (Houpt) of Kempton, PA, and Robert W. Murphy of Albuquerque, NM, Rob displayed an early love for theater and a talent for humor that would serve him well through a career with the U.S. Navy. He served in active duty as an H-46 pilot and after 20+ years of dedicated service, as a civilian employee. Rob graduated from Perkiomen Valley High School, Collegeville, PA in 1982. After graduating from Villanova University, PA, in 1986 with a degree in
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Computer Science, Rob was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy and later attended the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, earning a Master of Science degree in Operations Research. He served numerous deployments overseas and eventually transitioned to the program management field, supporting rotary wing programs (both manned and unmanned) at the Naval Air Systems Command. A gifted orator, Rob was well known for his quick recall and storytelling abilities. He is survived by his wife Stephanie (St. Clair) and their two children Caitlin and Haley; his first wife Diane Shaw Freeman, and their daughter Erin of Tuscaloosa AL; his parents; his fatherin-law John Hill; his brother Andy; his sister Julie; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be conducted at Brinsfield Funeral Home in Leonardtown, MD, on Friday, April 13, 2018 from 6-8pm with a prayer service at 7 pm. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to his children’s college funds will be gratefully accepted at NFCU Acct# 3096119114, P.O. Box 3100, Merrifield, VA 22119-3100.
John James Kilroy, III John James Kilroy, III, 39 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on April 4, 2018 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. John was born in Washington, DC on July 18, 1978 to John James Kilroy, Jr. and Debra Jean Hamilton Smith. John was a member of Southern Maryland Mustangs, Blue Oval Gang and Southern Maryland Fox Bodies. He enjoyed racing, Nascar, fishing and hunting. John was Ford Senior Master-Tech. John was predeceased by his grandparents, John James Kilroy, Sr., Philip Vernon Hamilton and Shirley Jean Hamilton. He is survived by his loving wife, Wendi Sue Kilroy; father, John James Kilroy, Jr. (Susan); mother, Debra Jean Hamilton Smith (Jerry); grandmother, Norma Jean Kilroy; sons, John James Kilroy, IV, Gavin Dean Grey; daughters, Danielle Sue Wenk, Daisy Elizabeth Kilroy; brothers, Jerry Vernon Smith, Joshua Aubrey Gragan; sisters, Amber Lynn Kilroy Dent (Kevin), Heather Marie Kilroy Hall (Mike), Scarlett Faye Gragan Bland (Ricky) and Sarah-Jean Kay Smith, as well as several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 5pm until
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8pm at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in John’s name to St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League (SMAWL) at 26433 Loveville Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 or to your favorite local charity. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
James St. Clair Hill James “St. Clair Hill”, 90, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Mechanicsville, MD passed away on April 8, 2018. Born on August 6, 1927 in Mechanicsville, MD, he was the son of the late Lucy Belle St. Clair Hill and Joseph Jefferson Hill. St. Clair was the loving husband of Mary R. Hill “Dollie” and whom he married in Holy Face Catholic Church Great Mills, MD on March 30, 1949. St. Clair is survived by his daughter; Mary Belle Hill Combs of Mechanicsville, MD, 2 grandchildren; Vicki Combs Stevens (Scott) of Leonardtown, MD, Cynthia Ann Combs (Fiancé John Morgan) of Mechanicsville, MD, great grandchildren; Joseph S. Combs of Mechanicsville, MD, Chloe Stevens , Chelse Stevens, and Chayne Stevens all of Leonardtown, MD. He was preceded in death by his son Joseph St. Clair Hill, and Son in law Richard S. Combs, “Stormy”. As well as siblings; Joseph Hill, Jr, and Katherine Hill. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. St. Clair served in the United States Army from April 29, 1946 to May 2, 1947, while serving in the Army he earned the World War II Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal Japan. St. Clair was a proprietor of Hill’s Club with his spouse Dollie, they ran the restaurant and bar for 20 years along with his parents, Joe and Lucy Hill. Along with being the owner of the Western Auto Store for 24 years. He also belonged to the Mechanicsville Lions Club. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 13, 2018 at 9:30 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, MD with Father David Beaubien officiating. Interment will follow in St.
Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery Morganza, MD. Pallbearers will be; Joseph S. Combs (Jay), Chris Hill, Scott Stevens, George Tatlow, Paul Haigley, III, and Bill Simpson, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Rodney Madewell, Mike Lacey, Archie Pilkerton, Jr. Contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD 20650, St. Aloysius Church Building Fund P.O. Box P.O. box 310 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and Mechanicsville Lion Club P.O. Box 512 Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
Thomas W. “Joe” Hancock Thomas W. “Joe” Hancock, a lifetime resident of St. Mary’s County, died peacefully at his home on April 8, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Born on April 7, 1959, he was the son of the late Norman and Mary Irva Hancock of Hollywood, MD. Joe was the loving and devoted husband to Pamela Miedzinski Hancock whom he married in St. John’s Church on May 1, 1980. He was a loving father and is survived by his children Tiffany, Joseph and James and two grandchildren, Lexi and Dakota He is also survived by his siblings Patty Wood and Jimmy, Tweet Pilkerton and Winks, Alvin Hancock and Sandy, Carroll (Lenny) Hancock, Calvin Hancock and Annette, Sheila Smith and Darren and sister-in-law, Glenda Hancock and many nieces, nephews and god-children. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brother Norman Hancock Jr. and sisters Alice Gray and Darlene Snellings, as well as his in-laws, Jimmy and Nancy Miedzinski. Joe had a special place in his heart for his children and his granddaughter, who knew him as Pop Pop. Lexi and Joe were very close and both of them cherished the time they spent together. All of his children and his granddaughter are so thankful to him for leaving so many wonderful memories. Dakota, Pop loves you wanted so much to get to know you and to make wonderful memories with you. He attended Chopticon High School and was a carpenter by trade. He spent many years working with Harry Miller as a Carpenter and later joined the staff of William M. Davis for 13 years, until he was forced to stop working due to his illness. Joe was very caring and always there to help friends with carpentry projects or whatever else they needed. He was a hard worker and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. In his spare
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time he liked to fish and grow award winning tomatoes in his garden, but NASCAR was his passion. He was a dedicated Rusty Wallace fan and looked forward to going to the race or setting aside time every Sunday to watch the race on TV. We will all miss him and love him always. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Kenny Johnson, Curtis Gantt, Tony Norris, Norman(Buddy) Buckler, Steve Gragan and Charlie Harris. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Sam Smith and Joe Stone. Contributions may be made to the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department P.O Box 7 Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 79 Hollywood, MD 20636.
Dr. Arthur Lee Poffenbarger Dr. Arthur Lee Poffenbarger, 84, of Charlotte Hall, MD, formerly of Charleston, WV, passed away surrounded by his family on Easer Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Lorien Healthcare in
Mt. Airy, MD. Bill was born August 9, 1933, the son of Leonard Franklin and Virginia Jarrett Poffenbarger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Lawrence Franklin (Luke) and his nephew, Mathew Tallman Poffenbarger. Survivors include his wife, Patricia C. Poffenbarger of Clements, MD, his sons, John C. Poffenbarger (Beth), Thomas William Poffenbarger (Kimberly); his brother, John T. Poffenbarger (Susan), sister, Mary Martha Poffenbarger (Bernard Gates); grandchildren, Mark Poffenbarger, Thomas Poffenbarger, Gretchen Poffenbarger, Rebecca Campbell, Ryan Poffenbarger and Kristen Poffenbarger. Prayers by the Rev. McClean at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD on Saturday, April 21st at 2pm. Visitation will begin at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mathew and Luke Poffenbarger Scholarship Fund at The University of Charleston in Charleston, WV for those who wish to do so.
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UPCOMING & ONGOING SMCM Theater Performance – “Beyond the Sunset” April 19-21 at 8:00 PM and April 22 at 2:00 PM in the Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall Fine Arts Center, St. Mary’s College campus. Conceived and directed by Amy Steiger, assistant professor of theater, film, and media studies, the play follows two roommates just getting started as St. Mary’s College students when a hurricane blows their dorm across Mattapany Road. A poignant but funny twist on “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” 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. 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 301-737-5447. 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. 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 2018 Summer Activities St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) announced the registration period for 2018 Summer Activities is now open until Tuesday, May 15, 2018. For information regarding these programs and/or to register for an event, please visit the St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ Summer Activities page at www.smcps.org/ strategic-planning/summer-activities.
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Prekindergarten/Head Start Application St. Mary’s County Public Schools announced open application for Prekindergarten/Head Start to determine eligibility for school year 2018-2019. The application period is now open until Friday, May 25, 2018, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Questions about the program and registration may be directed to Dr. Kelly Hall, Executive Director of Supplemental School Programs at 301-475-5511, ext. 32136. 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.
Thursday, April 12 College Knowledge Night Chopticon High School, 25390 Colton Point Road, Morganza 5:00 - 8:00 PM A free event for all middle and high school students. Students and parents participate in informational workshops on subjects such as Applying to College and the College Admission Process, College Admission Essays, Financial Aid and FAFSA, Transferring from a Community College to a Four Year College/University, Importance of High School Course Selection, NCAA and Athletic Recruitment, SAT/ACT. =There will also be a traditional Spring College Fair with over 75 organizations represented. For more information, visit schools.smcps.org/ chs/college-and-career-information or email Mrs. White at cmwhite@smcps. org or 301-475-0215, ext, 38139. At the Water’s Edge Lecture Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 7:00 – 8:00 PM In the Harms Gallery, Dr. Ralph Eshelman will present the last lecture in the series, “Boats, Roads, Trains and Planes: A Look Back in Calvert County.” Free.
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www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Ed Gillespie Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall, St. Mary’s College campus 7:00 - 8:30 PM GOP strategist and former Republican National Chair Ed Gillespie will give “The Political Scoop.” Presented by the Office of the President. Free and open to the public but registration is required at www.smcm.edu/ gillespie.
Friday, April 13 Park Place Toastmasters Club Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington 12:00 - 1:00 PM =Toastmasters is a place where you develop and grow—both personally and professionally. You join a community of learners, and in Toastmasters meetings we learn by doing. Come visit us to find out how we can help you develop your speaking, listening, and leadership skills in a non-threatening environment! Elks Texas Holdem Tournament St Mary’s County Elks, 45779 Fire Department Lane Lexington Park 7:00 PM No limit Texas Holdem tournament. $60 Buy in = 6500 chips. Cash games will start as soon as there are enough players that are interested. Please enter through the side of the building. Questions: James Dean 240-577-0828 Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com Sat. & Sun., April 14 & 15 Pork & Beef Sandwich Sale American Legion Post 221, 21690 Colton Pt. Rd., Avenue 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring this event. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches. $7 each. Call 301-884-4071 for further information.: www.alpost221.webs. com/
Saturday, April 14 Inside Yard Sale 7th District VRS Aux. Annex Bldg., 21506 Colton Pt. Rd., Avenue 7:00 – 11:00 AM Table Rental $20/ea. The Auxiliary will accept your donations of clean, gently used items on Friday, April 13. Info: Trisha 301-769-3214
Indoor Yard Sale Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Dept. Social Hall 28165 Hills Club Road 7:00 - 11:00 AM 8ft. table/spaces available for $10 each. More info or to reserve your space please email jmturner6207@ymail. com Christ Church Chaptico Yard Sale 7497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico 8:00 AM -12:00 PM Furniture, toys, household items, clothes and much more! Events in the Square Leonardtown 8:30 – 11:00 AM 23rd Annual Hospice Run & Fun Walk. Expect delays. CleanUp for Potomac River Watershed Newtowne Neck State Park, Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Help the rangers clear old farm equipment to prepare a nature area at St. Mary’s County newest State Park. Families welcome, but heavy lifting is required. Bring work gloves and boots. To find the site, look for a sign along the park road, or contact Friends of St Clements Bay for directions: email Liz at curtzeli@gmail.com Southern MD Decorative Painters Immaculate Conception Church Social Hall, 28297 Old Village Rd., Mechanicsville 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM We will be painting an Erica Joanne project, “On Healing Wings” led by Cordy Dickson. Guests are always welcome and should contact us for supply info if you’d like to paint on the date of your visit. Visit www.smdpaint.org/Calendar. html. Questions contact Garnett Joy @ 301-884-2835 or email smdp.LearnToPaint@gmail.com. Ottermania Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Celebrate the museum’s favorite mammal! Dance “the Swim” with the otter mascots, get your face painted ($5 fee), make an otter-themed craft, touch otter fur, and learn “otterly” terrific facts about otters. Museum admission applies. Pet Adoption Pepper’s Pet Pantry, Solomons 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM A dog and cat adoption event with local Saint Mary’s and Calvert County
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animal rescue groups. Pepper’s Pet Pantry is located in the Solomons Towne Center behind CVS. More info, call 410-326-4006. Celtic Dinner Concert Mad Moon Café and Lounge, 22576 MacArthur Blvd, California 5:00 - 9:30 PM Experience the revival of The Groove in traditional Scottish music in an intimate setting over a homecooked Celtic meal! More info: www.cssm.org; see event on our Facebook page. Comedy Dinner Night KC Hall, 16441 Three Notch Rd., Ridge 6:30 PM Ridge Lions Club buffet dinner. Doors open at 5:30; dinner at 6:30; comedy show at 8:15. $25/person. Purchase tickets at ‘SIGS,’ 15094 Point Lookout Rd., St Inigoes or contact the Ridge Lions Club at RidgeLionsClub@gmail.com. Tickets are limited and will NOT be sold at the door. 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. Contra Dance Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico 7:00 -10:00 PM Sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance (SMTMD), features caller Jason Little and live music by the Southern Maryland Open Band. The doors open at 7:00; dancing begins at 7:30. Beginners: arrive at 7:00 for the dance workshop. $10 for nonSMTMD members; $6 for members (band members are free). Children under 17 are free. For more information and directions go to www.smtmd. org.
Sunday, April 15 Harrington Casino Bus Trip Location: Harrington, DE 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM The Seventh District VFD Auxiliary is sponsoring the bus trip to Harrington Casino in Harrington, Delaware, $45/person. Bus will depart the Seventh District Firehouse at 8:00 AM with a stop in Charlotte Hall for pickup in that location. Payment due in advance. For information or to reserve your seat on the bus please call
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301-769-4042 or 301-769-2016. Young Marine Recruitment Open House Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, 23101 Town Creek Dr., Lexington Park 2:00 - 4:00 PM Recruiting for our upcoming recruit class. We are a national non-profit 501c(3) youth education and service program for boys and girls, age eight through the completion of high school. For more information and applications contactRob Willis, 240-5771489. somdyoungmarines@gmail.com Awesome Egg Layers Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts, Dowell Rd., Solomons 2:00 - 4:00 PM See and learn about oviparous animals during our newly revised Eco-Adventures program with a guided tour of Annmarie Garden’s Nature Nook Exhibit “Eggsibit.” Perfect for elementary school-aged children. $10. AMG Members $6. Price is for parent/child couple. Extra family members $3. Price includes full admission to AMG—stay and play afterwards! Registration required: reg139.imperisoft.com/AnnmarieGarden/ProgramDetail/3436323831/Registration. aspx Adult Contemporary Dance 22715 Washington St., Suite #1, Leonardtown 6:00 - 7:30 PM Classes are rooted in modern dance traditions and current movement training trends. Beginner-intermediate level. $60 for four classes (Sundays thru April 29). All sales are final. Purchase tickets: clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ ws?studioid=927076&stype=-7&sTG= 23&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=10000 0003&date=04%2F08%2F18
Mon. & Tue., April 16 & 17 $6 Sale St. Mary’s Hospital Lobby, 25500 Pt. Lookout Rd., Leonardtown Monday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Browse over 1,000 items priced at $6 such as scarves, jewelry, small leather goods, children’s items, etc. Proceeds go to purchase patient care items. Sponsored by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary. For more info, contact 301-475-6153.
Monday, April 16 Elks Holdem Bounty Tournament St. Marys County Elks, 45779 Fire Department Lane
Lexington Park 7:00 PM No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament. $25 Buy in. $5 add-on and raffle drawing Cash games will start as soon as there are enough players that are interested. Food and Beverage are available for purchase. Questions: James Dean 240-577-0828 Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 17 Dream Queen St. Mary’s Empowerment Networking Event Pax River Ale House, Lexington Park 5:30 - 7:30 PM If you want to expand your business, share your product, service, or message, and connect with amazing, positive, supportive, encouraging women in the Southern Maryland community, join your Empowerment Networking Leader, Marla Ballard. Beverly Brown of Travel Leaders will be our guest speaker. Free. Register: events.constantcontact. com/register/event?llr=i7m6x9sab&oe idk=a07ef62kullda810916 Science for Citizens Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, Bernie Fowler Lab, 142 Williams St., Solomons 7:00-8:00pm Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Seminar – “Solomons Island Bay Grasses” presented by Dr. Jeremy Testa. Pre-registration is not required. Seating is available first-come, firstserved. Free event. Visit: http://bit.ly/ Science4Citizens
Wednesday, April 18 Little Explorers Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary, 47414 Old State House Rd. (Rt. 584), St. Mary’s City 10:00 -11:00 AM Discover the world at Historic St. Mary’s City through storytelling, crafts, songs, and outdoor exploration. Preschoolers, ages 3-5, and an accompanying adult $4/child for non-members ($3 for Friends members) and accompanying adults visit free. Includes full-day admission to the museum. Info: Sharol at 240-895-4980 or email Programs@HSMCdigsHistory. org. Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 10:00– 10:30 AM and 11:00 – 11:30 AM O is for Otters! FREE drop-in program for children 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. Space is
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limited. Key Issues in the 2018 Midterm Elections Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall 6:00 PM St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Center for the Study of Democracy presentation with State Senator Steve Waugh and Political Strategist Steve McMahon. The event is free and open to the public. Saving History: The Urgency of Preservation Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood 6:00 PM Refreshments. 7:00 PM Program A new exhibit, based on the importance of historic preservation, is premiering at Sotterley in the Warehouse. The exhibit will incorporate artifacts from the original Resurrection Manor property. Advance Reservations Required: 301-373-2280 grants@sotterley.org.
Thursday, April 19 CSM Open House College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road 5:00 PM Participants learn how to get started at CSM with less debt. Visitors meet faculty, learn about financial aid and scholarships, receive transfer information, talk to current CSM students and find out about athletics and other CSM clubs and organizations. Free. www. csmd.edu/apply-register/credit/ campus-open-house-tours/. Maryland Archeology Month Lecture Historic St. Mary’s City, Visitor Center Auditorium, 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary’s City 7:00 - 8:00 PM This symposium celebrates 50 years of archaeology conducted at Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC). Free. 240-895-4990. info@HSMCdigshistory.org. www.HSMCdigshistory.org Our American Family—Speaker Series Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood 7:00 - 9:30 PM “Picturing George Washington: The Man and The Myth” featuring Robyn Asleson, Assistant Curator, Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery No fee but advance reservations required.www.sotterley.org
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities
Thursday, April 12, 2018
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
Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information
Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services
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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Emory Scores at Potomac in Season Debut Alvey Rolls to RUSH Crate LM Victory
Milton, Delaware’s Robbie Emory drove to his first Limited Late Model feature win of the season last Friday night at Potomac Speedway. The win for Emory, steering his Swartz Chassis no.9E, was the second of his Potomac career and it came in his first start of the new season. Emory and Jonny Oliver were on the front row for the start of the event with Emory blasting into the race lead as the field went into turn one. Emory would eventually lead the distance but would have to hold off a pesky Kurt Zimmerman over the waning laps to preserve the win. «It›s always fun coming here to race and to leave with a win is even better.» Emory stated post race. “I Interested want to thank Mark candidates and Eddie Pettyjohn of should call Licensed and Registered Pharmacy PJ1 Race Cars, they’ve 301-373-5848 Technician for our Charlotte Hall been a big help to us location. and to get a win so early in the season is a The schedule will be the 3:00 to 9:00 great way to start out.” shift Monday through Friday plus Brad Rigdon, Derick every other weekend, Saturday 9:00 Quade and Tyler Emountil 6:00 and Sunday 10:00 until 4:00. ry trailed at the finish. Jonny Oliver was the Competitive pay and benefits. heat winner. Defending track Great customer service skills are champion Darren Alrequired. vey scored his first win of the season in PO BOX 98 Call 301.373.5848 the companion 20Hollywood, MD lap RUSH Crate Late
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Model feature. Matt Hill lead the first lap of the event until Darren Alvey arrived and overtook Hill to become the new pacesetter. From that point forward, it would be a race for second, as Alvey was the class of the field scoring his 5th career win in the class aboard his Rocket XR-1 no.30. “It sure does feel good to get a win so early in the season.” Alvey stated in victory lane. “We were awful in the opener last week so we went to work on this thing during the week and the hard work paid off because this car was just about perfect tonight.” Matt Hill took second with Amanda Whaley, Chuck Bowie and Darin Henderson rounding out the top-five. Heats went to Alvey and Jeff Pilkerton. In support class action, Sam Archer took his first win of the season in the 16-lap Street Stock feature, Tommy Randall drove to his first career Potomac feature win in the 15-lap Hobby Stock main, Defending track champion Greg Mattingly took top honors in the 15-lap Strictly Stock feature and reigning U-Car champion Savannah Windsor took her first of the season in the divisions 15-lapper after apparent winner Brad Sayler did not satisfy the Potomac tech man. Limited Late Model feature finish 1. Robbie Emory 2. Kurt Zimmerman 3. Brad Rigdon 4. Derick Quade 5. Tyler Emory 6. Billy Tucker 7. Jonny Oliver 8. Darrell Dow 9. Dale Murphy (DNS) RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish 1. Darren Alvey 2. Matt Hill 3. Amanda Whaley 4. Chuck Bowie 5. Darin Henderson 6. Matt Glanden 7. Jeff Pilkerton 8. Cory Lawler 9. Megan Mann 10. Jamie Sutphin 11. Timmy Booth 12. Austin Bussler 13. Daniel Hudson 14. Logan Roberson 15. Justin Jesmer (DNS) Street Stock feature finish 1. Sam Archer 2. Ethan Ours 3. Kyle Nelson 4. Ed Pope Jr. 5. Mike Raleigh 6. Troy Kassiris 7. Scott Wilson 8. Jeremy Pilkerton (DNS) Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Tommy Randall 2. Greg Morgan 3. Buddy Dunagan 4. Jonathan Knott 5. Jonathan Raley 6. Hilton Pickeral 7. Colin Long 8. Ray Bucci 9. Dalton Dillman 10. Matt Randall 11. Mikey Latham 12. Kevin Murphy 13. Stevie Gingery U-Car feature finish 1. Savannah Windsor 2. Alan Dice 3. Ryan Quade 4. Kevin Woodward 5. Larry Lamb 6. Dominic King 7. Cody Stamp 8. Branson Woodward 9. Danny Kits 10. Stephen Suite 11. Joey Suite 12. Ben Pirner 13. Shawn Payne 14. Tim Steele 15. Chester Stone (DNS) 16. Brad Sayler (DQ) Strictly Stock feature finish 1. Greg Mattingly 2. Nabil Guffey 3. John Hardesty 4. Jeff Block 5. JJ Silvious 6. Rusty Hanbury 7. Jamie Quade 8. Drew Payne 9. Ed Pope Sr. 10. Johnny Hardesty 11. Andrew Mills (DNS) By Doug Watson for Potomac Speedway
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New Music and Arts Festival Coming to Area Celebrate the convergence of the interactive music, arts, and entertainment industry!
All are invited to CEMAFEST on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Charles County Fairgrounds in La Plata, Maryland, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CEMAFEST will open with the Southern Maryland Community Gospel Choir and a warm welcome from this year’s honorary chairman, “The Golden Platter,” MILTON BULLOCK, formerly of the original Platters of the
world famous Motown/Beach sound of the 1960’s and 70’s. This family friendly celebration will also feature antique cars and an appearance by Wu-Tang Clan management. This music and arts festival is free and open to the public. CEMAFEST will feature performance Artists, Bands, and Comedians from the DMV and beyond along with entertainment industry pros, and workshops conducted by Bowie State University. There will also be artisans, crafters, vendors, and food available for purchase. Come out and embrace the multicultural styles and cultures represented
Al Petteway Coming to Calvert Marine Museum Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance (SMTMD) and Calvert Marine Museum present Al Petteway in concert, Friday, April 27, at 7:00 pm, at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons. Tickets are $15 for members, and $20 for non-members. Al Petteway is a Grammy and Indie Award-winning guitarist who has toured and recorded with many of the best-known artists in folk and Celtic music. Al’s original compositions for acoustic fingerstyle guitar are deeply influenced by his love of Celtic, Appalachian, Folk, and Blues styles. His music has been featured on dozens of CDs and soundtracks, including filmmaker Ken Burns’ Emmy-winning PBS series, The National Parks-America’s Best Idea, featuring Al’s music throughout. Originally a D.C. area resident, Petteway won multiple Wammies from the Washington Area Music Association before moving to the mountains of Western North Carolina with his singer songwriter wife, Amy White. His latest CD, “The Collector’s Passion”, includes tunes from his Chesapeake-inspired project, “The Waters and the Wild.” Petteway will perform as a soloist, playing his favorite pieces. Doors open at 6:00 pm. For more information, and advance ticket sales: https:// www.smtmd.org/new-events-1 For directions: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Press Release from SMTMD
in the live performances, food selections, and specialty products at this festival. CEMAFEST is where music industry professionals, celebrities, and aspiring artists meet. CEMAFEST is a festival presented in partnership with CEMA Foundation, Do It For The Kids (DIFTK), Text4Help, Text2Report, the Milton Bullock Foundation, and the Circle of Angels Initiative, Inc. Each year, the festival salutes legends of music and arts by highlighting their contributions as well as showcasing a roster of local performance artists and groups. CEMAFEST is designed to host many artists and ensembles from many different countries and/or culturally distinct regions. The Festival attracts a multi-cultural and generational audience, participation from local and regional ethnic/cultural communities, and a significant out-of-town population from across the state and across the country. For more information, visit www.cemafoundation. com, call 866-599-5390, or info@cemafoundation. com.
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Colonel. John Henry Sothoron, Pt. I Colonel John Henry Sothoron was born on Christmas Day of 1807 at “The Plains of Plenty” (aka “The Plains”) located in today’s Golden Beach. He was the son of Major James Forbes Sothoron, 1784-1847 and his second cousin Rebecca Ann Maria Forbes, 1789-1819. On May 22, 1834 at “Greenwood” in Prince George’s County, Col. Sothoron married Elizabeth Magruder Somervell (4/9/18168/4/1888), daughter of Thomas Truman Somervell and Margaret Terrett Hollyday. The couple had 13 children, 11 of whom would live to adulthood. On October 19, 1863 Lt. Eben White went to “The Plains” attempting to recruit the slaves of Col. Sothoron into the Union Army. An altercation took place and Col. Sothoron shot and killed Lt. White. Col. Sothoron, along with his son, Samuel Pleasants Webster Sothoron f led to Virginia. One hundred and thirty slaves have been taken from the plantation of Col. Sothoron, St. Mary’s county, Md., who killed Lieut. White whilst enlisting negro troops. They have been sent to Norfolk. (Richmond Daily Dispatch, 2/8/1864). Elizabeth (Somervell) Sothoron and her children were placed under house arrest. On November 22, President Lincoln wrote a letter to Edwin Stanton, Secretary of War stating, in part, “It is represented that the family [Sothoron] are substantially imprisoned in their house by our soldiers and are near starvation. I submit that perhaps some attention better be given to the case”. By then Mrs. Sothoron and her children apparently were living with friends or family.In March 1864 President Lincoln again wrote to Secretary Stanton stating “He [Col. Sothoron] f led, and his family are driven from their home without shelter or crumb, except when got by burdening our friends more than our enemies. Sothoron had no justification to kill the officer and yet he would not have been killed if he had proceeded in the temper and manner agreed by yourself and Gov. Bradford. But this is past. What is to be done with the family? Why can they not occupy their old home and excite much less opposition to the government than the manifestation of their distress is now doing? If the house is really needed for the public service or if it has been regularly confiscated and the title transferred, the case is different”. Apparently, after being chastised by President Lincoln, government officials apparently took further action as Mrs. Sothoron received official notification on May 5, 1864 that “the estate belonging to John H. Sothoron in St. Mary’s County, Maryland is seized in the name of the United States under the Confiscation Act.” Col. Sothoron stayed in Virginia until just after President Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865 at which time he f led to Canada. In September 1865, Mrs. Sothoron wrote to President Johnson: “Suffer me to impose upon your notice in behalf of myself and my seven suffering innocent and unoffending children. I have observed your magnanimous pardon to prominent Rebels in the Border States, the Army, and Navy and amnesty to all. I see no reason by the same should be denied me and my helpless family. To be continued.
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“Quarantine” I really thought the flu bug was finished for the year…was hoping it was anyway. Looks like I, and quite a few others, have been hit with the last round of the season. I do remember a segment on the news mentioning that this flu season could last longer. Normally, I miss the flu bug and have been fairly lucky in that regard, though I do remember a flu many years ago which kept me from any holiday festivities and stuck on our couch nearly a week. The couch is still my friend so far with this flu, because the urgent care doctor said I couldn’t sleep in the same bed as my husband for fear he could get it. But, isn’t that what marriage is all about; sharing? No, I wouldn’t want my husband or anyone else to share this. Since I am on Orencia injections every week, a biologic medication to lower my immune system, the doctor said my immune response to the flu might not be as drastic as I have had before. You would think it would be opposite – but I am always different. Coughing, tiredness, and chest pressure are enough to wear me out just walking around the house. So, it is back to light home organizing for me until I am cleared and allowed around people again. As to that end, I have little piles forming on tables and cabinets of easy, but necessary tasks. The dining room table holds the contents of our kitchen junk drawer. This is the drawer for light household repairs containing a few tools, a one inch rusty, dusty mess of nails, screws, bolts, and unknown parts from 35 years. I have a feeling that the one inch mess is going to accidentally fall in the trash without sorting. The office has the last few remaining piles of my husband’s work papers to be filed, and the extra room has piles of socks to match and sort through. The best thing with the flu is you are forced to find these pleasant little chores. The six boxes of Easter decorations are still sitting down in the basement, waiting to be placed at the back of the closet under the steps. They might still be out for another week or so, since getting Easter to the back, means pulling out Christmas, fall, and Halloween again to leave fall and Halloween up next. Just writing about doing that exhausts me. My husband, of course, offered to put them all away, but does he really need to know how much stuff there is? To me, that sounds like unnecessary conflict. I have been enjoying some B movies for fun. Svengoolie hosts Scary B-movie nights that can really get you laughing…and coughing. The last one was Dinosaurus from 1960, where lightning brings to life a brontosaur, a tyrannosaur and a caveman in the 20th century. There were some really funny scenes with the caveman. They don’t make them like this anymore. And yes, there is a reason for that. The Jane Powell mini marathon on TCM has been great to watch in the middle of the night if I get bored with Murder She Wrote. As you can see, I am bored silly. Thank goodness for Mindy, watching her antics gives me endless hours of amusement. The only thing I am missing is Spaghettios which were my grandmother’s ultimate comfort food for sick little girls. Oh how I wish that she was still here. The 8 years we had together were so wonderful. I think I am going to go hunt through the pantry for a can of Spaghettio/ grandmotherly comfort right now. All those piles can wait. 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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NOTICE OF LEONARDTOWN ELECTION AND DEADLINE FOR FILING
Election of three (3) Council Members for the Town of Leonardtown will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018.
Notice is hereby given that an election of three (3) Council Members for the Town of Leonardtown shall be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, and that the polls shall be open at the Town Hall, 22670 Washington St., Leonardtown, Maryland, between the hours of 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm, on said date, for voting.
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The deadline for candidate filing is Monday, April 16, 2018 at 4:30 pm. Candidates may file at the Town Office, 22670 Washington St., Leonardtown, Maryland.
In order to hold elective or appointive office as a Town Council Member, one must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of the Town for at least one year, and at least twenty-one (21) years of age. Property ownership alone does not qualify for election or appointment as a Town Council Member. VOTING QUALIFICATIONS To qualify to vote in a Town Election one must be registered. To register, one must be a citizen of the United States, at least eighteen (18) years of age, and have resided in the Town for at least one year immediately preceding their election.
VOTING REGISTRATION Deadline for registration to vote is Friday, April 6, 2018 at 5:00 pm. Registration shall be at the St. Mary’s County Board of Election Monday through Friday, between the normal business hours of 8:00 am through 5:00 pm, located at 41650 Tudor Hall Road, Leonardtown, MD. Registration may be done in absentia by returning a completed registration application to the Town Office before the April 24, 2018 deadline. DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT: TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018 AT 4:30 PM. DEADLINE FOR OBTAINING EMERGENCY BALLOT: TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2018 AT 7:00 pm.
Emergency ballots are for any voter who, becomes unable to go personally to the polls because of illness or infirmity or condition of employment that occurred after the deadline for submittal of application for Absentee Ballot, (April 24, 2018). To obtain forms or for any questions, please call 301-475-9791 or email Leonardtown. commissioners@leonardtownmd.gov.
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