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COLLEGE BALL PLAYER PLEADS TO ROBBERY
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SWIMMER’S DEATH UNDER INVESTIGATION
IN COMMUNITY
SOMD FILM FESTIVAL COMING SOON
Lunching and Learning the Summer Away
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Local News 3 Cops & Courts 10 In Our Community 12 Feature 16 Education 19 Obituaries 22 Community Calendar 24 Senior Calendar 25 Library Calendar 25 Sports 26 Contributing Writers 28 Business Directory 30 Entertainment 31
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Commissioners Approve $30 Million in Debt By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
The county commissioner board approved a measure Tuesday to sell millions of dollars-worth in general obligation bonds to fund infrastructure projects around St. Mary’s. The $30 million in bonds includes funding for the asphalt overlay of county roads and continued work in the Patuxent Park neighborhood. The asphalt overlay project accounts for $2.5 million of the bond sale, while the Patuxent Park project will take up $5.6 million. The bond sale also includes $1.1 million to replace the roof at Piney Point Elementary School in Tall Timbers. The largest expenditure in the bond package though, was $10 million to complete FDR Boulevard. Commissioner Mike Hewitt was concerned that while the county may borrow the $10 million to complete the long-awaited project, it would not immediately spend it because the county had not been able to secure the purchase of right-of-way land from current property holders.
“I don’t want to have to pay interest on money I don’t need,” Hewitt said, adding that the project could be moved out a year in the capital construction budget. Jeannett Cudmore, the county’s chief financial officer, said the county had already spent $7.1 million towards completing the FDR Boulevard connections and the $10 million was essentially a way to reimburse the county. John Deatrick, director of the Department of Public Works and Transportation, said the project was essentially a year behind due to the problems surrounding property acquisition; there were more than 50 rights of way that had to be purchased. Much of the project money was being spent now on Phase 1C, Old Rolling Road to Kennegad Drive and Phase 3, from Chancellors Run Road to Pegg Road, of the road project, Deatrick said. The bond measure also includes $4.9 million for county radio system upgrades and $4.2 million for the Leonardtown Library and Senior Center Project. The measure passed by a unanimous vote.
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Please join me as I kick off my campaign for St. Mary’s County Clerk of the Circuit Court. This will be a fundraising event and I’d like to personally invite you to attend. Enjoy dinner, mingle with old and new friends and participate in a silent and live auction. I’m dedicated to bringing professionalism and integrity to the citizens of St. Mary’s County through the clerk’s office. I greatly appreciate your support and ask for your vote of confidence through the campaign and into the November election. Please RSVP and purchase your tickets ($35 each or $60 per couple) or become a sponsor by calling Brenda Farrell: 240-298-2368 or MaryKay Myers: 301-904-2064. If you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation, please send your donation to: Friends of Faye Wheeler, c/o MaryKay Myers, PO Box 1, Coltons Point, MD 20626
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Sheriff Seeking Citizens Who Saved Bridge Jumper
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Sheriff Mike Evans is searching for the names of the Good Samaritans who stopped a suicidal Leonardtown man from trying to jump off the Thomas Johnson Bridge last week. “I want to commend them for that,” Evans said. “They probably saved that guy’s life.” The citizen rescuers risked their own safety to save the man, Evans said. “That’s a dangerous spot to stop a car and get out and try and help someone,” said Evans. “If you’re trying to jump you could easily take someone with you.” Calvert sheriff’s deputies responded quickly to the incident, Evans said, and arrested the suicidal man and took him off the bridge to restore traffic flow. This meant that knowing the identi-
ties of all the citizens who helped save him was difficult since events moved so quickly. “I know there were several of them,” Evans told The County Times. The incident occurred July 3 at about 5:30 p.m. When police arrived on scene the man informed deputies that he had been in a car accident earlier and was having a bad day, according to a police press release. He informed deputies that he drove his vehicle up to the top of the bridge, exited it, and wanted to jump from the bridge before he was stopped by citizens. Deputies subsequently placed the man in custody and transported him to a local hospital for an evaluation.
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Ballistic Glass Installed in Test Pilot School Takes On High Schools “Flying Classroom”
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
As security upgrades at county public schools continue throughout the summer, one critical upgrade has been completed; bullet resistant glass at the entrances to county high schools. Board of Education officials confirmed the installation at Tuesday’s meeting of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County. “Ballistic laminate has been installed at all three high schools,” said Michael Wyant, county public schools security chief. “It’s done.” Re-enforcing the security at school entrances was a top priority of school and county elected leaders revealed at a joint meeting on June 12, This included improved locks for classrooms and increasing surveillance throughout buildings. Improving communications between school staff and with emergency firstresponders was also a chief priority. Wyant said those improvements, especially at Great Mills High School where the tragic killing of a student there March 20 galvanized the community in support of greater security at schools, were underway.
Schools officials sought approval from commissioners to accept $189,000 in federal grant money for mental health recovery services at Great Mills High School where students and staff are still coping with the aftermath of Jaelynn Wiley’s death. Board of Education officials also requested the transfer of $200,000 from their fund for substitute teachers to pay for school security and student services coordinators as required under the Maryland Safe to Learn Act passed by the General Assembly in response to the Great Mills shooting. The student services coordinator will focus specifically on the mental health of students. Wyant told commissioners that county schools were currently searching for the best models to improve school security but ultimately the county system would have to be audited by the state to their own set of standards. “They’re still developing that standard,” Wyant said. The schools security chief said Great Mills High School was scheduled to open on time, the first day of school with its new security upgrades. guyleonard@countytimes.net
College Basketball Player Pleads to Robbery By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
One of four men accused of committing armed robbery at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, where they had all matriculated as students, pleaded guilty to one count of robbery in St. Mary’s County Circuit Court Monday. Marquis Xavier Bullett of Columbia was a basketball player at the college when he and Judge Payne, 18, of Laurel, Kyndle Terrell-Jones, 18, of Owings Mills and Kevin Makle, 18, of Finksburg allegedly stormed into another student’s room at gunpoint to rob him of marijuana and cash in February. Bullett’s plea deal allowed him to escape charges of armed robbery and second-degree assault as well as theft. He will serve 18 months in jail, court records show. The alleged robbery took place at about 3:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Warring Commons dormitory suite on campus when all four men entered the dorm of the victim, who police have not named, and used a handgun to rob the victim of money, marijuana and a lockbox, charging documents stated. Three of the men entered were inside the dorm room, sheriff’s detectives stated in court papers, while one remained at the
door to insure no one else could enter. One of the men — charging documents do not specify which of the defendants committed a certain Bullett act in the dormitory room — demanded that the victim give them “everything he has” or they would take it by force. Two of the men then began to beat the victim numerous times with closed fists; one of them produced a small black semiautomatic handgun from their waistband and brandished it in front of the victim, detectives said. One of the defendants stole two ounces of marijuana from a table in the room, while another demanded the victim hand over the rest. One of the suspects searched the dorm room and found a small blue box, police said, that contained six more ounces of marijuana and stole it. Another of the group stole $40 from the victim’s wallet as well. guyleonard@countytimes.net
ASTARS III arrives at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The custom C-26A Metroliner is equipped with subsystems and has a matching simulation lab allowing students to familiarize themselves with the subsystems before flying with instructors. (U.S. Navy photo)
The United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) welcomed Airborne Systems Training and Research Support (ASTARS) III aircraft, the newest generation of flying classrooms, today at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. ASTARS III, the third generation of flying classroom for the USNTPS curriculum, is a custom tailored C-26A Metroliner equipped with military equipment and subsystems. A custom tailored simulation lab was also built in conjunction with the aircraft to have matching crew stations. The ASTARS objective is for students to familiarize themselves with the aircraft and its systems in a simulation lab before flying airborne for the first time which increases the efficiency of flight time spent with instructors in the air. USNTPS’ original ASTARS is a divested P-3; ASTARS II is a leased modified Saab 340 and the contract will end in fall 2018. “The amount of proactive collaboration on this project is unprecedented,” said Jerry Swift, director of NAWCAD’s AIRWorks, the systems integration office that cultivates the command’s organic capability to develop rapid warfighter solutions. In fall 2015, the U.S. Government gave the C-26A to the USNTPS after it retired from conducting counter narcotics missions along the Mexican border. The aircraft arrived with minimal documentation and maintenance records requiring extensive work in order to meet Federal Aviation Administration standards. It also required unique modifications to meet the school’s flying classroom requirements for future curriculum. The aircraft’s upgrade was a group
effort between a number of organizations: USNTPS, AIRWorks, the Tactical Airlift, Adversary and Support Aircraft program office (PMA-207), and M7 Aerospace, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems of America. Each group was represented at the hangar on a daily basis by pilots, engineers, artisans, supply chain specialists, program managers, test representatives, and other crew members who worked side-by-side at the modification site in San Antonio, Texas. The project structure reduced programmatic cycle times while maintaining the aircraft’s configuration control. The approach was another example of extraordinary effort coordinated by AIRWorks bringing together warfare center talent, industrial partnerships and emerging technologies. In partnership with NAWCAD’s Aircraft Modification Prototyping and Production (APSD) group, AIRWorks has provided the Navy affordable alternatives including rapid prototype and production of the H-60 gunner seat, integration of V-22 ballistic missile protection and C-27 maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance modifications. With facilities in Patuxent River, Maryland; Lakehurst, New Jersey; and Orlando, Florida, NAWCAD supports the research and development, engineering, test and evaluation of all Navy and Marine Corps air vehicle systems and trainers. For more information about NAWCAD, please go to www.navair.navy. mil or follow us on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/MyNAWCAD/. NAWCAD Public Affairs
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Officials with the Chief Medical Examiners Office in Baltimore say the autopsy of a man who died Sunday while swimming off Myrtle Point has been completed, but test results are still pending as to how exactly he died. The victim was identified as Antonio Capozzi, Jr., 30, a Connecticut resident who worked as a contractor at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Officials with the Department of Natural Resources said Capozzi was with seven other co-workers on a rented 23-foot pontoon boat when he and another man left the craft and went swimming. Candy Thomson, spokesperson for Natural Resources Police, said Capozzi went missing just 20 yards from the pontoon boat. Rescuers were informed at about 6:30p.m. that evening and eventually found Capozzi’s body in seven feet of water face down. Dive team members with the Natural Resources Police found the victim just under three hours later. “They found him about exactly where the boat was when he left it,” Thomson said. Police do not suspect foul play, she said. The missing swimmer triggered a significant response with rescuers from St. Mary’s, Calvert and Benedict in Charles County coming to join in the effort, Thomas said. Maryland State Police helicopter Trooper 7 was also in the air over the site, she said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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ANNUAL Light Soon To Be Shed on Chaptico BMX Track
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Since 2003 the Southern Maryland BMX (Bicycle Moto Cross) group has operated and maintained the BMX racing track at Chaptico Park and in all that time there was never any lighting; that is about to change. After writing to the county government and asking for the upgrade to the facility in June, the group received the county’s affirmative answer Tuesday with an approval for $250,000 to make it happen. The lighting system will now allow the organization to attract national BMX racing competitions to St. Mary’s; the lack of lights meant that the larger racing organization could not hold its three-day competitions here. The lighting meant more competi-
tions could be held at night, avoiding high summer temperatures and making it safer for racers, SOMD BMX stated in its earlier missive. “The [addition to] the BMX track is huge,” said Commissioner John O’Connor. “The track is right there and
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races.]” According to SOMD BMX the number of racers has doubled since 2016 to more than 300 riders. Since the group already has a lease agreement with the county, it has agreed to pay the utility costs for the new lighting system, documents from the Department of Recreation and Parks show. The county will also install a BMX sign at the entrance to the park for which SOMD BMX will pay, the same documents stated. The $250,000 for the track lighting came from savings from another parks and recreation project; the improvements to the entrance at Nicolet Park in Lexington Park. Commissioner Todd Morgan said the ability to bring in high-profile sporting events to the county helped pursue diversifying the county’s economy. “There’s a lot of money to be made… in bringing more people to the county, filling restaurants and staying in hotels,” Morgan said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Burch Prevails in Court Clerk Race
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
The final vote tally from the county’s Board of Elections shows that Debbie Mills Burch has won in her bid for the GOP nomination for Clerk of the Circuit Court. She defeated long-time court system employee and program manager Pete Cucinotta in a close race. After two counts for absentee ballots and one round of provisional balloting, Burch won 2,804 votes to Cucinotta’s 2,675. Burch currently works in the Circuit Court clerk’s office in Leonardtown. She will face Faye Wheeler, a Democrat, in the November general election. Wheeler has worked in the clerk’s office for the last 25 years. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The county’s new animal shelter will likely be built on either countyowned property along FDR Boulevard or on a piece of property at Clark’s Rest in Leonardtown, after commissioners viewed a presentation Tuesday on potential sites for the facility. Other sites included parcels of land along Loveville Road but the lack of water and sewer there as well as environmental concerns at one site made those less desirable. Commissioners said, though, that the Town of Leonardtown had to agree to the property along Route 5 was suitable; the 28-acre piece was owned by Marrick Homes but was set aside for the town’s eventual use. The property along FDR Boulevard, running behind the First Colony Shopping Center, is three parcels comprising 60 total acres. The Commissioners of St. Mary’s
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County made no decision on selecting a parcel at their regular meeting but viewed the two parcels in California and Leonardtown with the most favor. Commissioner President James “Randy” Guy said the county government should move soon to ensure the new facility is built and operating since Charles County is already moving forward with constructing its own shelter and Calvert County has nearly finished their new animal shelter and is planning to open it this fall. This would leave St. Mary’s County funding the aging and often crowded Tri-County Animal Shelter on its own, he said.
“We’re going to be keeping up a large, dilapidated building in Hughesville if we don’t move soon,” Guy said. Leonardtown Mayor Dan Burris said many questions remained about the possible facility in Leonardtown, particularly about residents’ reaction and how it would affect the town’s waste water treatment plant capacity. “The main thing is what the residents of Clark’s Rest think about a shelter in their community that houses about 200 animals,” Burris said. “I’m not sure about it being in the middle of a designated development district.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Man Sentenced in Lexington Park Woman’s Death
Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County announced that on Friday, June 29, 2018, Charles County Circuit Court Judge William R. Greer, Jr. sentenced Charles Leon Thompson, Jr., 34 of Waldorf, to 40 years in prison for Armed Robbery and Use of a Handgun During the Commission of a Crime of Violence. On February 4, 2017, officers responded to the Beer 4 U Bar located in the 2100 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered several victims suffering from various injuries, including Emmanuel Perkins who sustained head injuries from an earlier assault and Miaquita Gray, of Lexington Park, who suffered a gunshot wound to the upper body. Gray was later pronounced deceased as a result of her injuries. A preliminary investigation revealed that a few moments prior to the shooting, Perkins was physically assaulted and robbed by three suspects in the bathroom of Beer 4 U. After the assault, Perkins and his girlfriend, Gray, exited the bar and stood in the parking lot of the establishment. The three suspects also exited the establishment. One of the suspects brandished a gun and began fir-
ing at Perkins and Gray, fatally striking Gray. Two other victims were struck but did not sustain life-threatening injuries. Video surveillance and witness testimony identified co-defendant Anthony Deangelo Wilkins as being involved in the armed robbery and shooting. A further investigation revealed Wilkins as the shooter and identified Charles Leon Thompson, Jr. as an accomplice to the shooting and the armed robbery in the bathroom. Thompson entered a guilty plea to the aforementioned charges in Charles County Circuit Court in front of the Honorable Judge H. James West on December 4, 2017. While commenting on the imposed sentence, Covington said, “The sentence laid down by the Court was fair and reasonable given the senseless killing of an innocent bystander in this case. Incapacitating violent robbers and murderers by jailing them, is the only truly proven way of reducing violent crime on our streets. This sentence takes a dangerous person off the streets for a significant time period. That is a good thing.” Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office
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Sheriff’s Office Crime Report Burglary- On June 20, 2018, Dep. Forbes responded to the 45000 block of Fox Chase Drive in Lexington Park, for a reported trespass complaint. Investigation determined Nathan Junior Williams, age 51 of Lexington Park, had assaulted one victim earlier in the day by pushing the victim’s head into an object; Williams later came to the victims’ residence and when the door was opened, he forced his way inside. Once inside, he pushed one victim into a wall, and assaulted a second victim by repeatedly punching the victim and ultimately threatening to kill the victim and proceeded to show the victim a handgun. Williams was located and arrested; he was charged with Burglary 3rd Degree, two counts of Assault 1st Degree, and two counts of Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 34390-18 Assault- On June 30, 2018, DFC. Muschette made contact with the victim at Sheriff’s Office Headquarters in Leonardtown. The victim advised Hunter Douglas Dunn, age 25 of Hollywood, smashed a sandwich in the victim’s face, pushed the victim, and strangled the victim. Visible injury was
observed to the victim; Dunn was located, arrested, and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 34411-18 Assault- On June 30, 2018, DFC. Muschette responded to the 21000 block of Suburban Drive in Lexington Park for the reported assault. The victim advised Nicole Anne Kelly, age 32 of Lexington Park, had assaulted the victim by striking the victim in the face several times during an argument. The victim displayed visible signs of injury; Kelly was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. Peace Order Violation- On July 1, 2018, Dep. Edwards responded to the 24000 block of Horseshoe Road in Clements, for the reported violation of a peace order. Investigation determined Melvin Jerome Price, age 55, of Clements, violated a current Peace Order by contacting a protected party. Price was charged with Peace Order: Fail to Comply. CASE# 34586-18 St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff’s Office Incident Report Burglary- On July 1, 2018, Dep. T. Snyder investigated a burglary in the 23000 block of Hilltop Drive, in Bushwood. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into the residence and removed property. CASE# 34601-18 Burglary- On July 2, 2018, Cpl. Worrey investigated a burglary to a vacant apartment in the 21000 block of Great Mills Road, in Lexington Park. A circular saw was reported stolen. CASE# 34389-18 Burglary- On July 2, 2018, Dep. Budd investigated a burglary in the 18000 block of Premier Lane in Lexington Park. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into the residence; at this time nothing has been reported missing. CASE# 34798-18
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This Pot’s Boiled Over To the Editor: They say a watched pot never boils. However, Americans are currently witnessing one that’s boiling over. And it’s not some lovingly prepared sumptuous meal, but, rather, a concocted array of elements unfit for human partaking. This flaming pot is cleverly prepared with ingredients blended to effect radical leftist’s political agenda by any means possible. Its recipe comprises: a generous measure of continuous fake news and half-truth news stirred with the ultra-left leaning undercover work of select high governmental officials, dashed with very frequent vile rants of pseudo intellectual Hollywood make-believers and blended with unsavory spices of committed Socialists. Voila, we now have the intentionally crafted fanatical product - hate. And hate characteristically manifests itself via the baser sort. Not since Abe Lincoln has our United States experienced the presence of hate such as that manifested nowadays towards our serving American President. And it’s rabidly done so at the hands of committed leftists/ Socialists of our own country. Their hate transcends our president, deviously berating our First Lady, suggesting harm to his pre-teen aged son and denigration of other family members and extends to our VP and select cabinet members et al. We can now number multiple members of his cabinet and staff who’ve recently been targeted by haters up front, close and
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extremely personal. One conservative woman’s tormentor was so close so as to have his loud mouth spew spit onto her hair, reportedly before her security detail. That’s three female and two male victims purposely and maliciously sought out to receive verbal terrorism, ill-willed taunts, cursing rebukes and personal antagonism at the hands of those now fully committed to hate. Strangely, as two victims were so confronted in restaurants, management never bothered to step in and insist haters take their stink outside their place of business. Agreeing with haters or no, you’d think management would prefer to please all its customers, make money and grow more business while remaining neutral of their political views publicly. At least one Democrat politician is calling on fellow haters to torment those with whom they disagree in requesting leftists to mobilize and shout down conservatives wherever spotted via pronouncing their fellow Americans not welcomed at gas stations or elsewhere. Then, leftist newspapers, others, declare select conservative staffers deserve to have their lives so adversely affected and should expect such warranted verbal domestic torment. All because said conservatives seek to uphold America’s Rule of Law. Same Rule of Law, BTW, as was upheld by former administrations with no public frenzy via agenda driven antagonistic hate filled media. There are those of every stripe who
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are quick to move, determined to resist torment, threats and purposed invasion of their personal space. And sooner or later, somewhere, the mannered and seated conservative diner/ victim will respond with sudden and surprising fury to the standing overbearing hater as he/she bellow their personal rebuke often laced with vulgarity and innuendo. It’s coming, you can bet the farm on it. If the legal election of America’s 45th President were not enough in itself to warrant hate in the hearts of those preferring her continued fundamental transformation, consider the additional ire caused of this president as he announces his conservative SCOTUS nominee. With the likelihood of an allow life judge being so named, democrat politicos, Hollywood nuts, leftist news purveyors and committed America despising ground pounders will be so enraged their hair may self-ignite. That is, as the nation again likely experiences more rioting in her streets. While protesting, carrying signs, employing bull horns etc. are in keeping with the law and our First Amendment, other conditions are not. We may very well again note all too familiar storefront glass breakage, cars torched, firebombs, projectiles hurled at those of opposing views, people bring spit on, threatened, personally attacked (mostly girls and the elderly) roads blocked to traffic and pedestrians and personal and private
property destroyed at will And, we wonder if law enforcement will again be ordered to stand down as savages destroy what they will, all at taxpayer expense. Meanwhile, a valuable lesson could be taught in simply employing water cannons and dogs in concert with arrests, fines and confinement. Who wouldn’t think twice before committing such acts of violence and destruction a second time. Things continuing as they are, America is in for one long, hot, tumultuous Summer of bitterness, ill-will, and self-inflicted destruction. Hate is bad for America as it divides her citizens, stifles her productivity and degrades her international image. And hate is altogether unwarranted. The left enjoyed nearly a decade of ultra-liberalism, yet, for some reason, they cannot permit the customary success of subsequent conservative governance. America will never attain greatness to the degree she could achieve if she continues on this very troubled broad path. And the only solution is national repentance. However, that smacks of religion and haters demand America separate herself from the good Lord. So, we continue walking our guilty distance, rejecting God’s proven providential blessings and the safety and well being of our beloved USA. Chester Seaborn Mechanicsville, MD
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Brendan Sailing Camp in Annapolis and St. Mary’s for Youth with Learning Differences Festival Returns to Leonardtown
The Southern Maryland Film Festival returns to Leonardtown this summer! The event kicks off with a Filmmakers Reception Friday night on July 13th from 6 – 9 p.m. on the campus of St. Mary’s Ryken High School in Leonardtown. This year the Friday night reception is free and open to the public and features a meet & greet with the filmmakers, a professional panel discussion and short ceremony recognizing the 2018 jury-nominated films and awarding the 2018 Festival Jury Prize. The Festival continues in Leonardtown on Saturday, July 14th with movie screenings from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For one low ticket price of $10 per person, visitors can see over 20 films produced by local and regional filmmakers, in five convenient locations throughout town: The Rex, The St. Mary’s County Arts Council offices, Crazy for You, Home Elements and Town Hall. These films represent a variety of genres—music, comedy, documentary, and drama—and range in length and subject matter. Tickets can be purchased at www. smdff.org from now until Thursday, July 12, 2018. Tickets will also be available – cash only – the day of the event. Parties interested in volunteering as venue hosts should email smdfilmfest@ gmail.com. Visit smdff.org and Southern Maryland Film Festival’s Facebook page for updates on the events schedule or maps. Press release by Commissioners of Leonardtown.
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The non-profit Brendan Summer Sailing Camp for youth with learning differences will take place at St. Mary’s College of Maryland from July 18-27 with day and overnight sessions offered. Registration is still open.
Are you looking for a fun summer camp for your child with learning differences? Operating in its 34th year, non-profit Brendan Sailing Camp teaches students from 11 to 18 with a wide range of learning differences (dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADP, ADHD etc.) how to sail in a non-competitive environment, and uses sailing as a foundation for building both self-confidence and life skills. Brendan Sailing is currently enrolling at both its camp locations: Annapolis Sailing School and St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Annapolis sessions are from June 18 – June 29 for Session 1, and July 2 – July 13 for Session 2. St. Mary’s sessions have both daytime and overnight sessions from July 18 – July 27. Visit the camp’s website at www. brendansailing.com, or call 202-6382788 for more information on the program, session dates, times, and tuition costs. Tuition assistance for the $650 camp is available through Brendan’s scholarship program. No child is ever turned down for an inability to pay. Brendan Sailing is the first summer camp to follow the National On-Water Standards from U.S. Sailing certified instructors, providing up-to-date and professional sailing instruction tailored to youth with learning differences. Over 600 students have attended these camps and on the final day of both sessions, parents are invited to take a sail with their camper to show off the skills they have acquired. Founder and CEO Jim Muldoon has seen the tremendous growth that occurs within Brendan campers firsthand. Muldoon was inspired to start Brendan in 1985 after his son, who
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Leonardtown Has a Red, White & Blues Jam
There were gallery receptions and artists at work, local author Shelton Johnson signing copies of his book, plus people out dining and dancing despite the ominous clouds and weather forecasted for First Friday, July 6th in Leonardtown. Bob Schaller and Friends, along with the K3 Musicians from the Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra & Choir, braved the elements and captured the stage with a “Throwback to the 60’s” concert until the rain came down. Despite the sudden showers it was a great evening for all and a record turnout for this annual event. A special note of appreciation goes out to First Friday Platinum Level Sponsors (Marrick Homes, Quality Built Homes, and the Winegardner Motor Company) for their generous support. Plan to cone to Leonardtown on August 3rd from 5-8 p.m. for “First Responders First Friday” which will feature discounts and appreciation specials for our community members as well as related demonstrations and displays. Check the Leonardtown First Fridays page on Facebook or www.firstfridaysleonardtown.com for details. Pess Release from Leonardtown Business Association.
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Ausley Wins Navy’s Major Unmanned Senior Rides Marks 10 Years of Aviation and Strike Weapons Contract Giving Seniors a Lift
The Navy’s Program Executive Office, Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO (U&W)) awarded Ausley Associates, Inc. a prime contract to provide full support for Unmanned (U) Program Management Activity (PMA). Ausley is one of four primes selected as part of a five-year Indefinite-Delivery, IndefiniteQuantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) with an estimated aggregate ceiling of $205,561,000 available to pursue competitive task orders. Ausley will compete for the task orders against three other primes to support unmanned program objectives in delivering superior services for program/project management, change management, business management, acquisition management, government furnished information/equipment (GFI/GFE) management, configuration/data management, risk management, foreign military sales (FMS) efforts, security, and operations activities. The PEO (U) award is Ausley’s fifth prime award with Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), thus adding to the company’s success in providing full life cycle program support to NAVAIR PMAs. The new contract continues Ausley’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) presence and enables Ausley to competitively grow and achieve success in other program offices. “Prime contractor support for PEO (U&W) programs has been one of Ausley’s core businesses for the past fifteen years,” said Paul Ausley, Ausley’s chief
executive officer. “We are extremely pleased to be provided the opportunity to compete for this business over the next five years as we continue to grow our unmanned business.” “As a longstanding prime contractor for the Navy’s unmanned aircraft systems, our team is integral to all facets of these programs, from daily operations to longterm milestone planning,” said Wendy Lee, Ausley’s vice president of business development and strategic operations. “We have been part of the unmanned program offices since their inception,” continued Lee. “Our historical knowledge of the systems, paired with the skills our employees bring to the table, has made us the go-to expert for unmanned systems. This win increases our opportunity to assist the unmanned program offices and continue the outstanding support we have provided for years.” PEO (U&W) oversees all of the Navy’s unmanned programs. The platforms supported by this contract provide operational users with near-real-time intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting information. The systems include, but are no limited to, Triton (MQ-4C0, Broad Area Maritime Surveillance – Demonstrator (BAMS-D), Group 1 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Close Range UAS, RQ-21 Blackjack, Common Standards and Interoperability (CSI), MQ-25 Unmanned Air System, and MQ-8 B/C Fire Scout. Press release by Ausley.
June 21 marked a milestone for the St. Mary’s County Senior Rides Program as it celebrated 10 years of operation. Senior Rides, a program within the Department of Aging & Human Services, provides older adults with door-to-door transportation to medical appointments, social engagements, shopping, and more. Adults 60 years of age or older, who are unable to utilize other public transportation options and lack reliable sources of transportation, are eligible to utilize the service. An application is required for all interested in participating in the program. Applications can be completed by phone, in-person or via mail. “It’s absolutely needed,” said Senior Rides Program Coordinator Julie Burch. Burch has been working with Senior Rides since December 2015. Prior to that, she provided transportation to her grandparents, taking them to medical and social appointments when needed. She is pleased to now coordinate similar services for others in the community. “The Department of Aging & Human Services is proud to offer another transportation option for our county’s older adults,” said Lori Jennings-Harris, Department of Aging & Human Services
Director. “Senior Rides Program volunteers are very dedicated to helping others. We are most appreciative of our Senior Rides Volunteers.” Drivers benefits include mileage reimbursements, supplemental accident insurance, Driver Safety Training and volunteer recognition. Once accepted to the program, riders are asked to make their transportation requests at least three business days in advance for locations within the county, and five business days ahead for destinations outside of the county. Out of county rides are exclusively for medical reasons. Due to program limitations, transportation requests are limited to four per month per rider. Transportations requests are not a guarantee of service and can only be accommodated if a driver is available. Those interested in learning more about the Senior Rides Program can visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging/transportation.asp or contact Julie Burch by email at Julie.Burch@stmarysmd.com or call 301-475-4200, ext. *1066. Press release by SMC Government.
Ministry iNgage-ing in the Community, Volunteering at The Arc
iNgage Church of Waldorf is a ministry that desires to impact the community that they call home. So this June, when Archelle Bowen, of iNgage, reached out to The Arc, she hoped to connect with the local non-profit to do just that. On June 23rd, “iNgagers” volunteered to assist throughout the community, to “paint the town green,” helping local causes and donating a total of $10,000. The Arc Southern Maryland supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in many ways – one of which is through their residential program. The non-profit has 30 homes in which residents have the support of staff to help them lead independent and fulfilling lives. It’s a beneficial program for people with I/DD which helps empower these individuals to live independently, while still having support in the areas of their lives – such as assistance with medical appointments, budgeting, or meals – where they may need it. However, these homes each come with a lot up-keep costs and labor hours. The Arc quickly realized that one simple way iNgage could make a difference was by coming out to The Arc’s “Balfour” residence and putting a fresh layer of paint on their walls. On the big day, volunteers arrived at the residence, ready to spend hours of their Saturday brightening the home of four individuals supported by The Arc. A few layers of paint go a long way in helping The Arc to make a residence truly feel like home to the people they support. Yet, the paint wasn’t the only way iNgage brightened the residents’ day. They also presented a generous gift of $1,500 to The Arc. “Donating their time already makes such an impact for an organization like ours and the people we support. Their generous gift will go a long way towards helping us to do what we do each and every day for people with I/DD,” said Terry Z. Long, CEO of The Arc Southern Maryland. iNgage plans to work with The Arc again on future projects. “Simply because we believe in seeing people grow, lives transformed, and communities impacted,” iNgage declared on their Instagram. Press release by The Arc Southern Maryland.
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SMADC Farm Share Program Grants Available SMADC Announces Funding The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) is pleased to once again offer grant funds to support the purchase of farm equipment for the benefit of farmers in the Southern Maryland Region. SMADC invites agricultural entities to identify farm equipment needs that would be shared and rented by farmers across Southern Maryland. Funds will be made available to purchase the equipment. Priority will be placed on equipment that promotes longterm environmental benefit to the Chesapeake Bay, supports new farm initiatives, is easily transportable and that may not be otherwise available. Proposals will be accepted from regional entities within the five Southern Maryland counties (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s), such as county government offices, farming organizations, non-profit organizations, etc. To be considered, proposals must be submitted no later than Monday, July 30. All proposals/requests must include a cover memo that includes: the name of entity making the request, language to demonstrate
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proven need for equipment, estimate of projected use and verification that the equipment can be easily transported. Each proposal must also include three bids, with price included. Please mail or submit proposals to SMADC, P.O. Box 745, Hughesville, MD 20646, or to info@smadc. com. For questions about the Farm Share Program proposals, please call 301-274-1922, ext. 1. Press release by SMADC.
Golf Tournament Raises $18k for Diverse Abilities at The Arc The Arc Southern Maryland held its 16th Annual Pat Collins Golf Classic on June 15th at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, which raised $18k for people with diverse abilities. The tournament included specialty holes, a chance at a hole-in-one prize of $10,000 sponsored by The Gott Company, a continental breakfast, lunch catered by Adam’s Taphouse & Grille, door prizes, and raffles. The tournament is held annually in honor of Pat Collins, a former board president for The Arc. Collins worked tirelessly for years to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Southern Maryland. “The Arc Southern Maryland sponsors this tournament as a living memorial to my father,” said John Collins, son of Pat Collins. He continued, “Those who serve as sponsors, players and supporters allow The Arc to carry on the mission to which my father was committed.” “Our annual golf tournament continues to be our most successful fundraiser each year thanks to the support of our community. We are so grateful to our supporters for enabling us to continue to create opportunities for people with diverse abilities,” said Terry Z. Long, CEO of The Arc Southern Maryland. “Last year, we were proud to add a team of the individuals we support, making this a truly inclusive event,” said Long. Tournament proceeds support The Arc’s services, including their residential program that provides safe and supportive housing for those with I/DD, their vocational program that helps people with I/DD to obtain and retain jobs, and their transitional programs that provide essential skills and hands-on career exploration for high school students to successfully transition into careers or higher education. The Arc Southern Maryland would like to recognize the sponsors that have supported this event: Hole in One Sponsor – The Gott Company; Commodore Sponsors – Community Bank of the Chesapeake, and PSA Insurance & Financial Services; Inclusive Team Sponsor – Scott Mellinger; Captain Sponsors – the Mark Frisco Team of 21 New Millennium, ALCO Pharmacy, Insurance Solutions, and Lusby Town Center; Lunch Sponsors – SMECO, Community Bank of the Chesapeake, and Dr. Amin of Lexington Park Family Dentistry; and Beverage Cart Sponsors – Tangram Insurance, Mary Brigid Frye & Shelia Cotter, Chesapeake Farmery, Mark Todd, and Quality Consulting Network. Press release by The Arc Southern Maryland.
The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) is pleased to announce two new rounds of the Southern Maryland Agricultural Farmer Mini-Grant program. The SMADC Mini-Grant program was first launched in 2017. Since the inception of the program 24 projects representing diverse farming operations in all 5 Southern Maryland Counties have been approved for funding. Mini-Grant funds can be used for a variety of projects. Examples include the purchase of foundation livestock, purchase of plant stock, marketing and promotion activities, fencing, hoop house, and on-farm upgrades to enhance food safety. SMADC will award up to $2,000 per applicant for qualified projects, with a one-to-one dollar match by the farmer. Administrative expenses and events are not eligible for program funding. The first new Mini-Grant round will begin accepting applications July 1 and close Sept. 1, 2018 with awards being made mid-October. The second grant round is expected to open in Nov. 2018 and close in Jan. 2019. To access the SMADC Agricultural Farmer Mini-Grant Program information (criteria, guidelines, and application form), visit ‘Farmer Resources’ to find the ‘Farm Grants’ page at www.SMADC.com. Press release by SMADC.
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“Lunch and Learn” Leaves N
For children, summer represents a time of freedom from early mornings and homework, bringing on days of fun in the sun. Yet many students face a problem with the break in the school year: the lack of a promised meal through the National School Lunch Program. For some, this is the only balanced meal they’re guaranteed each day. With summer break, these lunches disappear for a few months, placing a lack of nutrition at the forefront of the season. It was this need in St. Mary’s that inspired the creation of “Lunch and Learn,” a multi-organization, collaborative summer program that supplements essential lunch meals to those who depend on them. Kelly Hall, Director of Supplemental Programs for SMCPS, says the program started in 2011 but has been refined with each year since. It was around this time the stock market was in its worst slump since the 2008 financial crisis, and “we needed to address food insecurity,” says Hall. Back then it was “much, much smaller,” she said. “People really didn’t understand what it was. But we felt like it was the right thing to do, so we kept at it.” The program has since expanded to two service sites— Lexington Park Elementary and George Washington Carver Elementary—with another pilot site at Greenview Knolls Elementary added this year (Greenview will only serve lunches for now while hoping to include the program’s variety of activities in the future). Their partnership with the library last year, a consequence of Governor Larry Hogan’s mandated post-Labor Day start to the Maryland school year, to create “Lunch at the Library” came as an essential help in extending the program from eight weeks to 12. “Honestly,” says Hall, “ The library was so responsive; when we talked with them, they were happy to do it.” Both Lunch and Learn and Lunch at the Library offer the same basic idea: provide children with a nutritious meal while enriching their physical health and educational development. Each plate served not only abides by the National Lunch Program standards, but often incorporates locally-grown ingredients to create a well-balanced meal with a homegrown feel. Regarding the program’s “learn” aspect, each week features a different theme characterizing the daily activities offered. The program begins with outdoor-inspired activities in “Camping: The Great Outdoors,” themed in later weeks with “Outer Space” and “Healthy Me,” among others. Like the library, the Judy Center—a family support center for those in Title I schools that’s comprised of community organizations to ensure young children are ready for school— has been an integral partner for the program. Wendy Binkley, Judy Center Specialist, explains that it’s their staff who “disseminate between [Lexington Park and Carver]” daily, with assistance from partnership members across the week. Student volunteers are recruited from STEM program, Binkley says, but groups like the NAACP—who run St. Mary’s Reads—“have reached out [and] are coming once a week to read to the kiddos.” It’s partnerships that power the program, allowing Lunch and Learn to serve thousands in its duration. Binkley says the library, in addition to hosting Lunch at the Library, also donates their time for Monday reading sessions. She further details that the University of Maryland’s Food and Nutrition program and the Smile Counsel will be coming out for information on staying healthy as program favorites Elms Environmental and Soccer in the Park’s Josh Crowder will return with fun for all. “You know,” says Hall, “I’ve never been prouder to
be in this community [than] when you see this kind of thing happen. When people come together; when there’s a need and a good cause.” Lexington Park’s location also hosts the New Horizons Camp, who—for six years—has participated in the Lunch and Learn program. Partnering with St. Mary’s school system, the five-week camp gives disabled kids a fun and safe summer opportunity during the week. “We’re delighted to do it,” says Arthur Shepherd, Director of Recreation and Parks. “It’s a way for families to utilize the services that are here— the continuum [of the school year] and the positive youth development.” As Lunch and Learn supplements the meals children rely on during the school year, Camp Horizon takes advantage of the same: camp administrator Christina Bishop calls it a “wonderful addition. We know that kids get lunch and breakfast every single day they’re here.” Though Lunch and Learn was created to help those in need across the summer, the program offers free meals to anyone under 18 years old. Yet everyone is welcome, Hall stresses, with adult meals running around $3.75. “If an adult needs to eat and they’re not able to pay, and we’ve worked with them, we have a voucher system to cover them.” Since its start, both Hall and Binkley note the public’s response to the program. Hall recalls the partners rallying
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around last year’s need for expansion “… to say, ‘We’ve got a longer summer; we will make sure kids can be fed five days a week, with support on the weekends, for twelve weeks while school is out.’ I mean, I think that speaks to the community’s response.” Binkley adds families provide essential feedback, but that “Everyone seems pretty happy and excited. Families will call us starting in April, asking ‘Are you going to have Lunch and Learn? Do you know what activities you’re going to have?” Lunch and Learn’s achievements surpass food delivery. As Hall notes, the program “really is looking at the whole child. We’re addressing food insecurity for families, but there’s also a very cognitively engaging, physical activity that accompanies the food. We’re really trying to address, ‘What can we do to beat the summer slide academically?’ but also make sure that hungry kids get a good meal—but make it fun, [keeping] kids stimulated and eager to learn and safe.”
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This summer’s Lunch and Learn kicked off Monday, July 9 and will continue Monday – Thursday of each week through August 16. At the Lexington Park and Greenview Knolls Elementary, Lunch and Learn is held from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Carver Elementary will hold its program from 12 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch at the Library will be held on Fridays during this period (through August 17) at the Lexington Park Library from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., moving over to Monday – Friday from August 20 – 31. Weekend food assistance is created with food donations collected by the Judy Center staff. Families are also connected to St. Mary’s Caring, the local soup kitchen, and other pantries in the area. For more information about Lunch and Learn or Lunch at the Library, please contact the Judy Center at 301-8634068 or visit their website at http://www.smcps.org/ssp/ judy-center.
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Eberly to Serve as Interim Director for the Center for the Study of Democracy at SMCM
President Tuajuanda C. Jordan announced today that Todd Eberly, associate professor of political science and public policy, will serve as the interim director for the Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. He will begin the position on Wednesday, Aug. 1, and serve until the completion of a search in early fall. “The pursuit of democracy has existed since the founding of our country, and now, more than ever, it is important for us to value,” said Jordan. “Professor Eberly, our resident public policy expert, has the knowledge, skills, and vision needed to position the Center for success in the 21st-century. We are fortunate to have him at the head of our efforts.” “I’m excited for this opportunity,” said Eberly. “It will be an important transition year for the Center and I’m looking forward to it.” Regarding ongoing programming for the Center, Eberly stated, “I plan to organize candidate forums in the fall ahead of the November election. Plus, our forum collaboration with The Patuxent Partnership will continue.” Eberly specializes in American politics and public policy as well as Maryland politics. His first book, “American Government and Popular Discontent,” was released in 2013 (Routledge). His second book, with co-author Steven E. Schler, “Polarized: The Rise of Ideology in America,” was released in 2016 (Rowman and Littlefield). His third, also with Schler, “The Trump Presidency: Outsider in the Oval Office,” (Rowman and Littlefield, 2017) offers context and insight grounded in political science, showing us what it is—and what is not— unusual about the Trump Administration and what to expect moving forward. Eberly’s new book, “How Trump Happened: A System Shock Decades in the Manking,” will be published next year.
Eberly serves as an advisor to Project Vote Smart, and his analysis and commentary have been featured in the Washington Post, the Baltimore Sun, and Public Radio/Television. He has served as an expert witness in cases challenging gerrymandered Congressional districts and has consulted with centrist organization Third Way. He was named one of the most influential voices in Maryland politics by Campaigns and Elections magazine. In 2010, the St. Mary’s College Student Government Association honored him with the Faculty Student Life Award.
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Education
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Fiske Guide to Colleges 2019 Recognizes St. Mary’s College of Maryland
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the state’s public fers mentoring from alumni.” honor college, was recently acknowledged in the 2019 According to the guide, “students leave with a solid edition of the “Fiske Guide to Colleges.” grounding in the liberal arts—and the close bonds that For over 30 years, millions of students, parents, and they forge with friends during peaceful days on the St. guidance counselors have relied on the Fiske Guide to Colleges during their college search. Compiled by former New York Times education editor Edward B. Fiske, the guide is a selective, subjective, and systematic look at 300+ colleges and universities in the U.S., Canada, and Great Britain. According to a senior quoted in the guide, “Because of the nature of an honors college, all students who attend St. Mary’s are academically focused, and there is a common goal to succeed.” St. Mary’s College’s study abroad and internship programs were highlighted: “St. Mary’s offers study abroad semesters at the University of Heidelberg in Germany, Fudan University in China, James Cook University in Australia, and Stellenbosch University in South Africa, among others, as well as shortterm study tours in several other countries. The Washington Program places students in top summer internships with the government, nonprofits, and think tanks in Washington, D.C., and also ofPhoto courtesy of SMCM.
Mary’s River. For those looking to be part of an intellectual community in a small-town setting, St. Mary’s just might be a place to set sail.” Press release by SMCM.
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Education
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CSM Supports Art Studies with Annual Awards, Scholarships
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) student Kelsey Crum, 19, of Owings, made a life-changing choice in mid-April. After a longstanding interest in engineering and robotics, Crum decided that for her, another other ongoing passion was taking a deeper hold. Crum changed her major from engineering to art. About two weeks later, CSM Art Award Program recipients from left are Laura Mickus, the wisdom of her choice Melanie Williams, Kathrynn Pickering, Monic Coppedge, Asia was affirmed when she was Rodgers, Bernard Dickens III and Kelsey Crum. awarded the Juror’s Prize— partment Collection. A ceramic piece, the top prize—at CSM’s Annual Juried titled “Her Favorite Shoe,” by Accokeek Student Exhibition Reception. At 19, resident Melanie Williams and a photo Crum, a 2017 graduate from Northern titled, “Praying,” by Waldorf resident High School, was the youngest winter in Laura Mickus were purchased. the year’s competition. In addition to the student art “It’s incredible,” Crum said with a awards, four recipients of the Walter broad smile after the awards were an- B. Grove II Memorial Art Scholarship nounced. “It felt like it confirmed that were announced. The scholarship for I could be an artist … that I could go CSM art students was established by down this pathway that I wasn’t sure of.” Jane and Walter Grove in memory of Approximately 60 CSM art students their son Walter, who had been an art participated in the 2018 Annual Juried student at the school. Student Exhibition. Eight of those works Jane Grove said she and her received awards. The Juror’s Prize goes husband enjoy getting the chance to to the work that most impresses the ju- meet and talk to the “extremely talentror; this year’s was Northern Virginia ed” scholarship recipients. “It is always Community College Art Professor Mat- bittersweet, but we know that we are thew Pinney, a D.C. metro-area art- passing on our son’s love of art and helpist who has exhibits extensively in the ing many other students to pursue their region. dream of an art education,” she said. Crum’s Juror’s Prize-winning work “Today we have a total of 45 scholarwas a ceramic figure of a gray lion with ship winners since we set it up 19 years a human face, which she titled “Sphinx.” ago, the summer of our son’s death. As a neophyte in the medium, she only The gallery was filled with beautiful began working with ceramics during a photography, paintings, drawings and CSM class in the spring. sculptures.” Waldorf resident Asia Rodg This year’s winners are Liane ers won the photography/graphic design Beckley, of Upper Marlboro; Lucas award for an untitled photo of a woman’s Snyder, of La Plata; Nicole Tomasic, of face. Pinney described Rodgers’ work Leonardtown; and Mickus. as “mysterious, spiritual … It leaves a “I am most excited that people lot of questions.” are supporting the arts at such a local Bernard Dickens III, of Wal- level,” Beckley said. “It’s pretty impresdorf, was awarded the painting/draw- sive.” Beckley is working toward a caing award for “Spring Transparency, reer in museum studies. a painting in gouache that Pinney said Snyder is a two-time recipient had “great color” and “maintained land- of the Grove Scholarship. “I’m honored scape qualities.” that there are people out there willing to The ceramics prize was award- fund my future,” he said. “It’s very helped to Waldorf resident Monic Coppedge ful.” Snyder is working toward a career for her piece “Trapped Collection,” a in graphic design and photography, with blue abstract work that was described the hope of working at a magazine. by Pinney as “great evocative forms.” Tomasic said that being se Bailie Anthony, of Mechanic- lected for the scholarship was particusville, and Kathrynn Pickering, of La larly affirming because she, like Crum, Plata, were both awarded honorable switched her major from engineering to mention awards — Anthony for a small, art, with an emphasis on photography. untitled oil on canvas painting featuring Mickus is studying art at CSM a landscape of trees and sky and Picker- after having spent 10 years in the miliing for “Reflecting Hibiscus,” a gouache tary. “It’s cool to be recognized,” she and acrylic work in vivid colors. said, adding that she is enjoying this op The CSM full-time art faculty portunity to explore her creative side. “I selected two items from the exhibition love it. It’s awesome.” to purchase the CSM Fine Arts De Press release by CSM.
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Obituaries
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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Jerome A. Hicks Jerome A. Hicks, of Loveville, Maryland was called home on June 29, 2018. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, and uncle. He was born in Leonardtown, Maryland on August 6, 1968. He is survived by his loving and caring mother, Margaret R. Hicks of Loveville, Md. He is also survived by his father Melvin Armstrong of Bushwood, Md. He graduated from Leonardtown High School in Leonardtown, Md in 1986. He was baptized and attended St. Andrews Episcopal Church, California, Md. He also attended Cornerstone Peaceful Bible Baptist Church, Upper Marlboro, Md. The majority of his professional career was spent behind the wheel driving dump trucks, which he enjoyed immensely. He was in his element when he was driving a truck. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his sister Annette Michelle Lawrence of Loveville, Md. Also survived by his half-brother Tony Armstrong and half-sister Anita Plater; his nephew DeVonta J. Law-
rence of Loveville, Md; his maternal grandmother, Eleanora A. Young of Loveville, Md; five aunts, Christine A. Butler of Loveville, Md, Stacey R. Kane of California, Md, Felicia R. Young of Chaptico, Md, Brenda Armstrong of Florida, Joan Armstrong of Chaptico, Md; two uncles, Paul G. Young and Lewis E. Young of Loveville, Md; two cousins, Jackie (Hicks) Young of Upper Marlboro, Md and Amy Hicks of Hollywood, Md who were raised with him as more like sisters; and a host of cousins, countless family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, John P. Young Sr. and Paul Dickerson; his aunt Carol “Gwen” Woodland; and his uncle John P. Young Jr. Jerome loved spending time laughing and joking with his family and friends. You often heard him coming before you saw him. “Hey Mama!” “Hey Cuz!” “Hey Nephew/Dog Pound” “Hey Grandmama!” Always so proud of his sister, he would tell you, “That’s my sister.” His boisterous personality and silly jokes will be missed by all who knew him. He touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end. Family will receive friends on Friday, July 13, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service
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celebrated by Reverend Harry Harper at 12:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment to follow at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at 44078 St. Andrew’s Church Road, California, MD 20619. Pallbearers will be Lewis Young, Torrey, Nathaniel, Jonathan, Marvin Somerville and Timothy Price. Honorary Pallbearers will be Eric Bond, Kerry Bond, Joe Thomas, Zachary Stewart and Tony Armstrong. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Roger Warren Buckler, Jr.
Roger Warren Buckler, Jr. 50, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on July 5, 2018. He was born on May 18, 1968 in Leonardtown, MD to Roger Warren Buckler, Sr. (Nedra) of Leonardtown, MD and Janet Louise “Triggie” Russell Draper (Jack Hodges) of Valley Lee, MD. Roger was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He attended Leonardtown High School. He was selfemployed for many years as a painter and most recently worked in the family business at Betty Russell’s store as a bartender. His hobbies included spending time on the water, where he especially enjoyed fishing and drag racing at Potomac International Traditional Funerals, Church Services, Speedway. He was a good cook, espeTraditional Funerals,Cremation CremationServices, Services,Memorial Memorial Church Services, Direct Burials, Monuments, Unlimited with Commitment Through After Care. Direct Burials, Monuments, Unlimited with Commitment Through After Care. cially fish and enjoyed growing tomatoes. He and his family liked to vacation in Ocean City, with great memories of go carting and fishing trips on the “Happy Hooker.” Family was his greatest love and enjoyed spending time with them, especially his beloved grandchildren. In addition to his beloved parents, Roger is also survived by his sons, Roger Warren Buckler, III (Katelyn) of Leonardtown, MD and Derek Anthony Buckler of Leonardtown, MD; 3 grandchildren: Mia Buckler, Ayden Buckler and Lola Buckler; his loving companion of 32 years, Mary Estelle Pilkerton; and many extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his step-mother, Nedra Buckler. FAMILY-OWNED & OPERATED All services are private. Condolences to the family may be FOR TWO GENERATIONS made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield FuBrinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Brinsfi eld Hollywood Funeral Home, Brinsfi eld Funeral Home,Road P.A. neral Home, P.A. 22955 RoadP.A. 30195 Three Notch Alfonso Neri Jimena 22955 Hollywood Road 30195 Three Road 20650 Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 Charlotte Hall,Notch Maryland Alfonso Neri Jimena “Ponsing”, 89, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 Charlotte(301) Hall, Maryland 20650 (301) 475-5588 472-4400 of Lexington Park, MD passed away (301) 475-5588 (301) 472-4400 on June 22, 2018 in Callaway, MD.
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Born on August 6, 1928 in Iloilo City, Philippines, he was the son of the late Anastacia Aloro Jimena and Miguel Jimena. Ponsing was the loving husband of Francisca M. Jimena. He is survived by his children: Ma-Elena Jimena of Lexington Park, MD, MaTheresa Jimena of the Philippines, Maria Williams of California, MD, Ma-Magdalena Jimena of Lexington Park, MD, Nena J. Ahmed of Niles, MI, June Jimena of Lexington Park, MD, Sammy Jimena of Los Angeles, CA and Ferdinand Jimena of Lexington Park, MD. 18 Grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Ponsing is preceded in death by his children: Lucio Jimena and Alfonsito Jimena. Ponsing graduated from Provincial High School in 1949 and De Paul College in 1960. He was employed as a Private 1st Class Policeman for the National Police Commission for 27 years, retiring in 1984. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Frances Ann Holyoak Frances Ann Holyoak, “Teeny”, 84, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away surrounded by her loving daughters on July 7, 2018. She was born on May 14, 1934 in Mechanicsville, MD. Frances was the daughter of the late Catherine Caroline Stewart Quade and William Raymond Quade, Sr. Frances was the loving wife of the late Howard Lester Holyoak, whom she married on March 18, 1955 in Wyoming and who preceded her in death on April 12, 1981. Frances is survived by her children; Catherine Ottani of Solomon’s, MD, Margaret Hektoen (Tom) of Mechanicsville, MD, and Karen Holyoak-Ward (Bill) of California, MD. As well as grandchildren; Brian Hektoen, Jessica Johnson, Eric Ward, Gregory Ottani, and Rachel Ward. Her great grandchildren; Jenna Hektoen, Sara Grace Hektoen, Cameron Johnson, Chloe Bassford, Callie Bassford, Cammie Bassford, and Baby Brother (Soon to be) Johnson. Her Siblings: Mary Ellen Rucks (Bill – deceased), Barbara Wilson (Dean – deceased) , Raymond Quade (Barbara), Catherine Mattingly (deceased) (Billy), Harold Quade (deceased) (Carolyn), Sharon Risling, and Matthew Quade (Lori). . Frances was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD and graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1952. She was a Customer Service Representative for SMECO for 27 years. Frances enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, shopping and lunch with
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her sister Bobby, dancing and playing cards with her friend Betty and company, playing the slots with her siblings, and going to Mass and praying her rosary every day. Contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 15 Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
Leonard M. Goddard, Jr. Leonard M. “Billy” Goddard, Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. He was born on August 12, 1945 in LaPlata, Maryland to the late Bill and Margaret Goddard of Leonardtown, MD. Billy attended St. Mary’s Academy, Father Andrew White, Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy and graduated from the original Leonardtown High School in 1963. In October, 1963 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country until his honorable discharge in 1966. He worked at the Niki Missile Site in Waldorf, MD and the Naval Air Facility, Andrews AFB in Camp Springs, MD retiring in 2006. After retiring from the government, Billy worked for Nabisco and the Defense contractors CSC and PAE. He was an avid golfer at the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club for 35+ years serving on the Board of Directors and numerous committees. He was a devoted Red Sox and Redskins fan. Billy is survived by his sons, Shawn P. Goddard of Leonardtown, MD, and Leonard M. “B-Bop” Goddard III (Jenny) of LaPlata, MD; grandchildren: Cassidy and Kaylen Goddard and Kiarra Tolbert; great grandchild: Devin Tolbert; sister, Judy Goddard Bakewell (Tom) of Leonardtown, MD; nephew, Christopher Raley (Jennifer) of Hollywood, MD; great nephews, Zach and Nick Raley and many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to the Benefit at The Bay for Billy Goddard, 21935 Society Hill Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Checks should be made payable to Breton Bay Golf & Country Club (C/O Billy Goddard). Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
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Cindy Lou Peters Cindy Lou Peters, 58, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on July 1, 2018 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Born June 4, 1960 in Endicott, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward C. Peters and Doris I. (Mudge) Peters. Cindy graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in Alexandria, VA in 1979 and attended the College of Southern Maryland. Cindy moved to St. Mary’s County from Alexandria, VA in 1997. She was a caregiver for the ARC of Southern Maryland. Cindy was a master gardener and loved working in the garden, quilting blankets, cooking, working with special needs people, and first and foremost, she loved the Lord Jesus Christ. She loved helping those who needed it and didn’t ask for anything in return. She was a fighter till the very end battling cancer. Cindy is survived by her boyfriend, Roland Durocher of Lexington Park, MD; her friend, Joe Schindler of Charlotte Hall, MD; and her siblings, Kathy Harrison (Andy) of Lusby, MD, Arthur Dorsett (Lena) of Clearwater, FL, Donald Dorsett (Martha) of Neptune City, NJ, and Scot Peters (Tina) of Lexington Park, MD. She was preceded in death by her brother, James Peters. Serving as pallbearers will be Grant Harrison, William Mudge, Sr., Donald Dorsett, Roland Durocher and Scot Peters. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Cindy’s name to St. Mary’s Hospice, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Independent Cancer Research Foundation, P.O. Box 553, Orem, UT 84059.
Alice Lee Norwood Alice Lee Norwood, 98, of California, MD passed away peacefully on Friday, July 6, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 3, 1919 on Prince Edward Island, Canada to the late William Arthur Pierce and Alice Lee Watson Pierce. Alice earned a basketball scholarship to Marjorie Webster College, where she was the Captain of the team. She earned her degree in Nursing. In March 1954 she married her husband,
Dwight L. Norwood. Together they celebrated over 35 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in June 1989. She loved children and she fostered several that she loved very much, and was close to over 30 nieces and nephews. Her hobbies included spending time outside gardening, both vegetables and flowers. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting. Her family was her greatest pride and joy. She loved to spend as much time as possible with them, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Alice is survived by her children: Dwight Norwood, Jr. (Marie) of Middletown, CT, Kevin Norwood (Vicki) of Brentwood, NJ, Diane Norwood Hill of California, MD, and Elaine Norwood Greenwell (Rick) of Hollywood, MD; 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and many extended family and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her son, Francis William Norwood; her son-inlaw, Charles D. Hill; and her siblings: Frances Pierce Johnson, Ralph Pierce, Stuart Pierce, Bill Pierce, Ted Pierce, and Henry Pierce. Memorial contributions may be made to The Menkes Foundation, Inc., 23210 Daffodil Drive, California, MD 20619; Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Services will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Carol “Annette” Quigg Carol “Annette” Quigg, 52, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 23, 1966 in Leonardtown, MD to Alfred Orem and Mary Anne Hammett of Valley Lee, MD. Annette was a 1984 graduate of Leonardtown High School and went on to earn her teaching degree and then a Master’s degree. She spent her career as a dedicated teacher of many positions throughout the state of Maryland. Growing up she was an altar server and organist at St. George’s Catholic Church. She loved going to the beach in Ocean City with family and friends. Annette was also an avid shopper and could always find a good deal. Recently she enjoyed spending her free time at the local casinos. Her greatest love was for her family and children. She loved all children: her
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own, her nieces and nephews, and the many students she taught over the years. Annette is survived by her children: Lauren Rose Oliver (Nicholas) of Alexandria, VA, Brady Christian Quigg of Baltimore, MD, and Colin Patrick Quigg of Leonardtown, MD; her siblings: Deborah Olsen Ford (Dale) of Lexington Park, MD, Alfred Orem “Rocky” Hammett Jr (Linda) of Valley, Lee, MD, David Hammett (Lucy) of Valley Lee, MD, and Laura Hammett of Drayden, MD; and many extended family and friends. Family will receive friends on Friday, July 13, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Rev. Paul Nguyen at 1:00 p.m., at St. George’s Catholic Church, 19199 St. George’s Church Road, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Interment will be held at a later date. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Donations may be made to St. Jude’s, Hospice of St. Mary’s and Duke University Brain Tumor Research Center. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Maureen A. Ramsey Ramsey, Maureen A. (Cross), 72, passed away peacefully at her home on July 5, 2018. Maureen was a much loved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She grew up in Winchester, KY and raised her family in St. Mary’s County, MD. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, a member of the Louisville Hiking Club, an avid reader and an amateur pianist. Preceding her in death are her parents, John and Bernice Cross; a brother, James L. Cross; and her dear second mom, Emma Hampton. Left to cherish Maureen’s memory is her dedicated husband of 50 years, Paul; daughters, Michelle Babington (William), and Mary Alice Ramsey; one grandchild Alexander Babington; a brother, John J. Cross (Claire); and a sister, Charlene C. Baumgarten (Harry). Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 am Wednesday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 7335 Southside Drive with burial in Calvary Cemetery with lunch to follow at the parish. Visitation will be 6-8pm Tuesday at Joseph E. Ratterman & Son Funeral Home, 7336 Southside Drive. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Louisville Metro Animal Services, to honor Maureen’s love of rescue cats and dogs.
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Newtowne Players: “9 to 5” Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Dr., Lexington Park 8:00 PM Thursday - Saturday, and 3:30 PM Sunday. The hit musical “9 to 5,” Thursdays through Sundays until July 29. Tickets at www.newtowneplayers.org. Info or reservations call 301-737-5447 and leave message. $18 for adults, $15 for seniors/students/military, and $10 for children age 12 and under. Thursdays only all tickets $15. Carnival July 12-16 7:00 PM each night The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department’s annual carnival. Food, rides, and games. Unlimited rides $10. Free nightly prizes (must be present to win). www. hvfd7.com
Thursday, July 12 Auditions for Ghosts of Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood July 12, 15, 17 & 21 Dreaming of your 15 minutes of fame? We are looking for talented cast and crew for this year’s production. Open auditions will be held Thu., Jul 12 from 7:00-9:00 PM. Sun., Jul. 15 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Tue., Jul 17 from 7:00-9:00 PM. Sat., Jul. 21from 9:00-11:00 AM. Performance Dates October 19, 20, 25-27. www.sotterley.org.
Fri., Sat., Sun. - July 13, 14, 15 Art Blooms 2018 Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center, Dowell Rd., Solomons Fri. 7:00 - 10:00 PM. Sat. & Sun. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM The Calvert Garden Club showcases the work of more than 30 floral designers. They have created floral arrangements inspired by the works of art in the exhibits Of a Feather: Birds in Art and Big Fun Art. Gala Reception Friday, 7:00-10:00. (www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/ content/art-blooms-gala-reception). Entrance to the galleries is free July 14 and 15.
Friday, July 13 Exploration Fridays Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood 10:00 AM – Noon Family-friendly guided activities each Friday! Different activity and make-andtake every week! Explore trails and enjoy all of what Historic Sotterley has to offer. Included with regular admission. Info: 301373-2280. www.sotterley.org
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River Concert Series St. Mary’s College Townhouse Green 7:00 - 9:00 PM Summer’s Magic featuring music of S. Barber and Chopin with Nydia Noriega, Soprano; José Cueto, violin; Brian Ganz, piano. Free and open to the public. Open at 5:00. Elks Texas Hold’em Tournament St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge, Lexington Park 7:00 PM $60 buy in. Cash games start as soon as there are enough players that are interested. Food and beverage available for purchase. Questionss? James Dean 240-577-0828. Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com Obesity Prevention Support – OPS Dance Fitness Studio Twelve Twelve, 23476 Three Notch Rd., California 8:00 PM A lifestyle education program. Freestyle dance is demonstrated for daily exercise. Free. Visit www.DanceStudio1212.com/ wellness.htm
Saturday, July 14 Southern Maryland Film Festival Five convenient locations 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Movie screenings will feature over 20 films. $10 per person – cash only. Visit smdff.org and the Southern Maryland Film Festival’s Facebook page for updates to the event’s schedule and maps Farmer’s Market at Sotterley Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Fresh local produce, herbs, flowers, artisan vendors, and hands-on activities for the whole family. “Where History Meets Healthy.” www.sotterley.org Southern MD Decorative Painters Immaculate Conception Church Social Hall, 28297 Old Village Rd., Mechanicsville 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM A business meeting will be followed by painting a Sandra Philips project, “Blow Fish and Angel Fish Trivets.” Guests are welcome; contact Garnett Joy @ 301-8842835 or email smdp.LearnToPaint@gmail. com for supply info. www.smdpaint.org/ Calendar.html. Sharkfest Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons 10:00 AM - 5 :00 PM Celebrate the ultimate apex predator of the marine world at one of the museum’s most popular events. Live sharks will be featured in the Corbin Pavilion. Learn fascinating ‘sharktoids.’ Many activities to see and enjoy. The Museum Store
will be fully stocked with “shark” mementos. Regular museum admission applies; CMM members free. For more info, visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Summer Dinner Trinity Church, St. Mary’s City 12:00 -5:00 PM Crab Cakes. Baked. Ham. Fried Chicken. Plus sides. Desserts available. $26/ adults. $12, children 6-12 yrs. Under 5, free. Info, 301-862-4597 or email parishadmin@olg.com Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival St. Clement’s Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Rd., Colton’s Point 12:00 – 9:00 PM Join Friends of St. Clement’s Island and Piney Point Museums for a unique jazz experience. A signature event to support the museums. $65. Tickets online at www.instantseats.com/events/PJSF or call 301-769-2222. Southern Maryland Balloon Festival Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard 3:00 – 10:00 PM Live bands, balloon glow, fireworks display, Junior Balloonist STEM Demonstration, KIDZONE with inflatables, facepainting, petting zoo, touch-a-truck and more! Tethered hot air balloon rides begin after 4:00. (additional fee; weather dependent). Online ticket sales only. $20/adults. $5/child, 3-12 yrs. Full details and ticket sales visit, www.somdballoonfestival.org “Adults Only” at the Plantation Historic St. Mary’s City, Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation, 47621 Old Cove Rd. 5:00 - 6:00 PM and 6:30 – 7:30 PM Adultery, drunkenness, and thievery are a few of the topics dramatized on this interactive, after-hours tour. Ages 18+ Register: tour size limited. $20 per person ($15 Friends members). Full payment required at time of registration. 240-895-4990. info@HSMCdigshistory. org, www.HSMCdigshistory.org Hold’em Tournament Mechanicsville Moose Lodge 6:00 PM A bounty tournament. $10 bounty chip. Doors open 5:00. Tournament starts at 6:00. Food and drinks available for purchase. Call to reserve seat. 301-481-6318 Ron, or 240-210-3187 Chris.
Sunday, July 15 Local Business Appreciation Sunday Patuxent Baptist Church, 22614 Chancellors Run Rd., Great Mills 10:00 AM -12:30 PM We are looking for local Vendors/Business owners who would like to set up
a display table and promote their business. The event is free, but spaces are limited. Please register. Info contact Becky Brandenburg at 240-298-6356. w w w. p a t u x e n t b a p t i s t c h u r c h . o r g /e ve nt s -wh a t s - n e w/2018/7/15/ local-business-appreciation-sunday
Monday, July 16 Wieck Playground Fence Pickets Miedzinski Park, 23145 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown Mon., Tue., Wed., Jul 16, 17 & 18 only 6:00 – 8:00 PM St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks is replacing the picket fence at Wieck Playground in Miedzinski Park. Personalized pickets are available to the public for pick up at the park. Pickets not picked up by July 18 will be disposed. Questions and more info: Christina Bishop, 301-475-4200, ext. *1802 or email: Christina.bishop@stmarysmd.com. Callaway Baptist Church VBS 20960 Point Lookout Rd. 6:00 - 8:30 PM Join us for a mighty adventure this summer at VBS! Kindergarten thru 6th Grade. July 16-20. We will be providing a light meal at 6:00 PM Monday-Thursday. Everyone is welcome! Please bring your children at 5:45 the first day to register. Call the church to pre-register 301-994-0655.
Tuesday, July 17 Ghosts of Sotterley Open Auditions Sotterley Warehouse, Hollywood 7:00 – 9:00 PM Whether you are a seasoned actor or have interest in acting, we invite all from age 13 and up to try out. If your interest lies behind the scenes, come to the open auditions to learn more. Ghosts of Sotterley will run October 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27 from 7:00–10:30. Questions? Contact SGHOSTWALK@GMAIL.COM.
Wed., Thu., Fri., July 18, 19, 20 Li’l Pirates Historic St. Mary’s City, The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary, 47414 Old State House Rd. 10:00 - 11:00 AM Ahoy, mateys! Become a pirate for the day and storm the Maryland Dove. Designed for children 3-6 years old and an accompanying adult. Register. Space is limited. $10/child ($8 Friends members); one accompanying adult free. 240-8954990. Info@HSMCdigshistory.org. www. HSMCdigshistory.org
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging
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Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658 Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
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
Keys to Independence
Do you know what you’re going to do when you retire? Do you know how to access Medicare, Medicaid, or other programs and services? Are you seeking volunteer opportunities within the St. Mary’s County Community? Find all that and more with the Department of Aging & Human Services at the Keys to Independence workshop series! This three class series will be held at the College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, on Tuesdays, Aug. 7, 14, and 21, from 6-8 p.m. This workshop series is free, but registration is required. Contact Community Programs & Outreach Manager Sarah Miller at 301475-4200, ext. *1073, or email sarah. miller@stmarysmd.com to sign up. We look forward to seeing you there!
Eating for Kidney Health
Registered and Licensed Dietician Donna Taggert will discuss ways to improve the function of your kidneys through diet at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Monday, July 16, at 10 a.m. She will offer 60 minute nutritional counseling appointments immediately following her presentation. To sign up for the presentation, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk. To schedule an appointment with Donna, call or text 240-538-6539.
YES Cycling Ride
The Northern Senior Activity Center will have a YES Cycling ride on Wednesday, July 18, at 9 a.m. Bring your own bike or trike and helmet for a causal, relaxed-pace ride stopping
Art 101
Lexington Park Library will hold Art 101 on Monday, July 16 from 2p .m. to 3 p.m. This program will allow children to explore different artistic media in a casual environment where we’ll provide all the materials and gentle direction. We’ll tackle a new technique each session, while we focus on the experience of making art. Geared toward ages 6-12, siblings of all ages welcome. Registration is required on www.stmalib.org.
Book Bites
St. Mary’s County Library will hold Book Bites on Monday, July 16 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Blue Wind Gour-
along the way to read the trail interpretive signs, observe wildlife, and admire scenery. Participants will also learn about trail rules and basic group riding tips. The rides will be led by Dan and Diana Donahue, experienced cyclists and volunteer bicycle trip leaders. Ride lengths adjust to meet the needs of the group. The Northern Senior Activity Center has three bicycles and one trike available to borrow for trips. Helmets and cell phones are required to participate and are not provided by the center. To sign up for the trip or to reserve one of the cycles in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
Midsummer CelebrationBring the Grandkids
The Midsummer Celebration will be held at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, July 18, from 12:302 p.m. This party is for you and your grandchildren to celebrate together. It features a sundae bar from Sweet Frog, Karaoke by Scarlet Plus Entertainment, plus opportunities to create art. Cost is $5 for adults and free for children age 12 and under (Maximum 5 free children tickets per paying adult). This party is limited to 100 people and tickets are required for every attendee. Stop by the Loffler Center to get your tickets before they are all gone. For more information call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658.
Caring for Old Photographs
All of us have old photographs that are absolute treasures. These delicate gems are witness to days and events met in Lexington Park. Grab a bite and gab about books! Join us at our new summer location, Blue Wind Gourmet in Lexington Park, 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 bluewindgourmet.com for directions and to see menu options available for purchase. Adults only. No registration required.
Minecraft Challenge
Leonardtown Library will hold Minecraft Challenge on Tuesday, July 17 from 2 – 3 p.m. and Charlotte Hall Library will hold Minecraft Challenge on Thursday, July 19 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Can you think on your feet, team up, use creativity, and complete the challenge? Come play Minecraft with us and find out! Must be able to use a
gone by and it is important to preserve them well. Christina Barbour will give a free presentation at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Thursday, July 19, at 2 p.m. that will offer information and ideas on how to take care of them so that they can be enjoyed by generations that follow. To sign up, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk.
Digital Photography Composition Workshop
The Garvey Senior Activities Center will offer this special workshop on Tuesdays, July 24-Aug. 7, from 10-11 a.m. On Tuesday, Aug. 7, the class will be held from 10 a.m.-noon. How you compose the viewfinder determines whether it will be a photograph or just another snapshot. In this class you will learn techniques for bringing subjects together, lighting, color and depth to produce photographs that make powerful statements. Learn the techniques in class, try them out on the field trip, and watch your skills develop. Workshops will be conducted by a photographer/National Geographic Magazine Editor. The first session will meet at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. The second session will be at Sotterley Plantation where you will practice the skills you have learned. The final sessions is a critique of photos and will be held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Cost for all three classes is $30. To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Luncheon with Paul Barber
Paul Barber recently performed at the Talent Show at Northern Senior Activmouse and keyboard commands, and be familiar with how to play Minecraft (we will not use the tutorial). Ages 8-11. Registration opens 2 weeks before the program.
LEGO Coding
Lexington Park Library will hold LEGO Coding on Tuesday, July 17 from 2 – 3 p.m. Join us for an hour of fun coding activities! Learn the basics of coding by building LEGO robots and writing code to command them! Write messages in your own secret code with LEGO! Choose to attend one or several sessions. This event was made possible through a generous donation from The Patuxent Partnership. Ages 6-12. Registration Required.
Harry Potter Birthday Party
Charlotte Hall Library will hold a Harry Potter Birthday Celebration on Wednesday, July 18 from 2 – 3 p.m.
ity Center and has performed all over the St. Mary’s County. He displays his musical talent through playing the piano and singing. Paul’s musical style ranges from good old country to the upbeat music of Elvis Presley. You will not want to miss out on this performance that will surely have you out of your seat dancing! Join us at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, July 25, at 12 p.m. The meal for that day will be chicken salad sandwich on whole wheat bread with lettuce & tomato slices, 3- bean salad, and cantaloupe. Cost for lunch is by donation for those ages 60 and above and $6 for those under the age of 60. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050, to learn more or to make reservations.
Krafting with Kids
Have fun with your school-aged grandkids at our Krafting with Kids event at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Friday, July 27, from 10 a.m.12 p.m. Three crafting stations staffed with volunteers will be open for kids and adults to make a basket, pinch pot, and to paint rocks. And did we mention ice cream? Oh yeah, there will be ice cream! There is no set fee for this event; however, donations are welcome to support the cost of materials and food. If you and your grandkids are interested in dining with us, lunch will be a chicken patty on a deli roll, coleslaw, seedless watermelon, fruit juice, and 1% milk. Lunch is a separate donation from seniors 60 and older; $6 for others made the day of the event. Space is limited. To sign up for this event and lunch in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103. Celebrate the birthday of our favorite wizard with magical crafts and activities! All ages, no registration.
Yoga at the Library
Lexington Park Library will hold a Yoga at the Library on Saturday, July 21 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. A Yoga Basics class that is appropriate for all levels of experience. Participants connect with the inner-self and the power of the body’s self-healing mechanism. Come and learn how to align the mind, body, and breath as you move your joints through the appropriate range of motion. A yoga practice develops the ability to stay calm during stressful situations as well as repatterning the body’s programmed responses. This Yoga Basics class is offered in a relaxed learning environment. Open to all levels of interest and ability. Please bring a yoga mat or a towel. Registration required.
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Sports
Thursday, July 12, 2018
156 Seahawk Student-Athletes Land on CAC All-Academic Team
The Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) announced Thursday morning that a record 1,514 student-athletes were named to the 2017-18 All-Academic Team, an average of over 150 student-athletes per full-member institution. The 1,514 honorees mark just the second time in CAC history that over 1,500 student-athletes have earned All-Academic recognition. St. Mary’s College of Maryland came in second with 54.9-percent (156 or 284) of its student-athletes gaining All-Academic Team status. This is the second straight year St. Mary’s has finished second in percentage of student-athletes making the All-Academic team. York College of PA was top team for the third year in a row, with 60.3-percent (261 of 433) of its student-athletes on the academic list. The Seahawks held the top spot for eight years between 2007-8 and 2014-15. Seventh-year head coach Tom Fisher’s men’s (11) and women’s (13) cross-country teams combined for a department-high 24 selections while men’s (10) and women’s (13) swimming programs—under the leadership of second-year head coach Casey Brandt— drew a close second with 23. Women’s soccer, led by fourth-year head coach Peter Krech ’09, finished third with 18. In all, eight Seahawk athletic programs had at least 10 student-athletes make the All-
Academic Team while 16 St. Mary’s studentathletes wrapped up their academic careers as four-year members of the All-Academic Team. Nine St. Mary’s student-athletes also collected 4.0 GPAs in 2017-18, including 2018 Google Cloud Division III Academic AllAmericansâ men’s swimmer Ben Ertman ’18 (Potomac, MD/Churchill) and women’s tennis player Melissa Barall ’18 (Columbia, MD/ Wilde Lake). Ertman and Barall were also the 2017-18 St. Mary’s Scholar-Athletes of the Year; Barall also graduated as the co-valedictorian. Student-athletes in one or more CAC championship sports that attain a 3.20 grade point average (GPA) for the academic year earn a spot on the All-Academic Team. A total of 46.6% of CAC student-athletes posted a 3.20 GPA this year (1,514 of 3,247). Nine schools had at least 100 studentathletes on the CAC All-Academic Team, including a CAC-leading 261 honorees from York. Christopher Newport University finished second in total honorees with 194, followed by the University of Mary Washington (178), Salisbury University (167), and St. Mary’s (156) in fifth. Press release by SMCM.
What’s Biting Where: Fishy Hide and Seek Cobia Fishing is the Name of the Game This Week in SoMD By: Ken Lamb Chummer and chunkers using fresh alewives are finding the tropical fish in the Smith Point area and further north near the Target Ship, the Mud Leads, and on the Middle Grounds. The fish also favor live eels carried at specialty bait stores. A good day means a couple of fish in the 20 to 50-pound range, and an excellent day may range up to a half a dozen. Some Big Bull Reds (Channel Bass) have been sighted in the same area. White perch have now moved into the creeks for lure casters and bait fisherman. Beetle spins, Mepps spinners, and tiny crankbairs will bring strikes around structure on moving tides. Bait fishermen use bloodworms, peeler, and soft crab. Spot and Croaker are in the deep holes of the rivers, mixed with White Perch. Squid, crab, shrimp, and bloodworms are the ticket. Some small to medium Spot are in the Tall Timbers and St. George Island area. There is plenty of Rockfish up the rivers for lure casters at daybreak. The heat of the day is siesta time for stripers as well as fishermen. The lower Bay now has a small Snapper Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel breaking on the surface, drawing a crowd of seagulls. These fish are playing hide and seek at present, but consistency is on the way as the summer heat gets the water right. Some breaking Rockfish were reported off the gas docks. Trollers found some hefty rock that liked 7/0 red Jarveels.
Linda Lamb shows off a catch of Perch from a creek off the Patuxent.
Scotty and the Floppers
Scott Pruett had a great week. Dude has been racing professionally on various circuits, including a short NASCAR stint primarily as a road course specialist, since Miami Vice was cool. In January, after three decades behind the wheel of one super-motorized rocket on wheels or another, he called it a career. But the sunset he rode…rather drove into has been a bit obstructed by cloud cover. Speculating, but the name association had to have been a drag. Or inescapable nightmare? That single vowel separating Pruett from the much more dubious Scott Pruitt - now former head of the Environmental Protection Agency who laid waste to every shred of the agency’s environmental protection that he could, displayed a moral and ethical compass similar to his boss and generally just couldn’t get enough of being a despicable human - was not nearly enough differentiation. Not nearly. That’s over now, though. And who could be more thrilled by Scott Pruitt’s demise…than Scott Pruett, eh? As Blues Traveler might say, “But anyway”…this isn’t about Scott Pruett. Or Scott Pruitt. Or Blues Traveler. It’s about another Scott and a different “band” – Scotty Boras and the Floppers. With me? Barely? Understandable… Statement of the obvious: Bryce Harper’s having a bad year. Through last Sunday’s game Harper, the free-agent-to-be, is batting an abysmal .218. He leads the team in homeruns (21) and RBI (50), and walks a lot, but with that paltry batting average it is difficult to have the game-to-game impact expected from a former MVP. Harper’s confusing season also complicates what has promised to be, since the moment he arrived in the major’s, the most anticipated free agency sweepstakes since, well…ever? Lee Majors was once “The Six Million Dollar Man”; Harper has designs on being baseball’s first $400 Million Dollar Man (bionics might actually be cheaper than Bryce). With this season’s performance, his propensity to get hurt and minimal defensive contribution (right field…not a “high leverage” position), it’s hard to see the bidding going that high. Ah, but Harper’s agent, the insufferable Scott Boras, has answers and solutions. In a recent interview, Boras claimed that Harper’s talent has led teams to “starve him from the strike zone” and that defensive shifts are “discriminatory” for left-handed hitters. To the latter point, Boras suggested that MLB modify the rules to allow its best offensive talents (like Harper) to shine. In other words, Harper isn’t responsible for his struggles; he’s a victim of his greatness and an unfair system. Oh the hardship. Poor Bryce. Boo, hoo, hoo… While Boras was spewing excuses, the rest of his “bandmates” – The Floppers, a.k.a. World Cup soccer players - were writhing all over the pitch. Have you seen this nonsense? Players barely get touched (if at all) and fall to the ground as if assaulted by an Avenger and convulse like Dr. Frankenstein was shocking them to life. Neymar, Brazil’s star footballer, has his own flopping short film. And these are world class athletes competing in the sport’s crown jewel tournament? It is a cowardly, deceitful abomination. Note to flopping soccer players: when you disrespect competitive athletics, it is hard to respect you or your game. Now gather around children, it’s time for the grumpy old school man on the porch lecture, or…discussion. So, what to make of this, kiddos? Well, from Mr. Harper’s agent/apologist, we learned that if you aren’t performing, it’s someone else’s fault. And, because you are so, so special, rules will be bent to ensure your success – even if they’ve been in place for a century. Really, it’s no bother – you’re that important. Pardon me? Oh yes, please hook up your little egos to that air compressor. Full blast… Now while your sense of self-importance inflates, consider the soccer floppers. What did you glean from them, boys and girls? Yes!…that it’s okay to make a mockery of your profession, as long as it serves your needs, that dishonesty is just fine and that self-respect is overrated. After all, winning and your image is what matters, certainly not how you played the game. Which is all to say, hide your eyes kids…a horror flick is playing. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
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Blue Crabs Walk-Off Winners In Extra Innings
Potomac Speedway Results: Lear Joins Win List, Sutphin Checkers in RUSH Crates By: Doug Watson Kyle Lear scored a convincing win in last Tuesday night’s 35-lap Late Model feature at Potomac Speedway. The win for Lear, worth $2,500, came wheeling his familiar Rocket no.151 and was the second of his career at the fabled Southern Maryland oval. Lear and Dale Hollidge made up the front row for the start with Lear blasting into the lead as the field went into turn one. Even though Lear would pace all 35-circuits, he would have to hold off a furious late race rush from eventual runner-up Dale Hollidge to preserve the win. “We found something with this hot rod after Winchester last week, and I think we have our program headed in the right direction,” Lear stated in victory lane. “We’ve won Late Model races in other cars but this is the first with our own deal and I couldn’t be more proud of all the people who helped us finally get here.” Jamie Lathroum, Steven Axtell Jr. and Daryl Hills rounded out the top-five. Jamie Sutphin drove a flawless race to post his second win of the season in the companion 25-lap RUSH Crate Late Model main. Sutphin shot from the pole to lead the distance over Ben
Bowie, who was making his first start of the season. “We run pretty good when we start up front, so I knew I had to take advantage of it here tonight,” Sutphin said post-race. “I’d like to thank all the fans that came out and supported us tonight and all the people who help with this car, because this is such a tough class.” Darren Alvey took third with Ronnie Martin Jr. and Matt Glanden completing the top-five. In the first annual Dale 25-lap Reamy Sr. memorial Street Stock event, Jeremy Pilkerton scored a flag-to-flag win, earning a hefty $1,156 payday for his fourth win of the season. “It’s an honor to win this race,” a jubilant Pilkerton stated after the event. “This car likes a slick track and I knew I had to get to the front first and we were able to get it done.” Ed Pope Jr., Craig Parrill, Sam Archer and Troy Kassiris trailed at the finish. In support class action, Mikey Latham drove to his second win of the season in the 15-lap Hobby Stock feature. Jeff Block scored his first of 2018 in the 15-lap Strictly Stock contest with Jason Wilkins claiming his first of the season in the nightcap 15lap U-Car main.
Late Model feature finish: Kyle Lear; 2. Dale Hollidge; 3. Jaime Lathroum; 4. Steven Axtell, Jr.; 5. Daryl Hills; 6. Brent Bordeaux; 7. Jason Covert RUSH Crate Late Model Feature Finish: Jaime Sutphin; 2. Ben Bowie; 3. Darren Alvey; 4. Ronnie Martin, Jr.; 5. Matt Glanden; 6. Jimmy Jesmer, Jr.; 7. Timmy Booth; 8. Chuck Bowie; 9. Austin Busseler; 10. Darin Henderson; 11. Tyler Hoy; 12. Megan Mann; 13. Jeff Pilkerton; 14. Matt Tarbox; 15. Logan Roberson Street Stock Feature Finish: Jeremy Pilkerton; 2. Ed Pope, Jr.; 3. Craig Parrill; 4. Sam Archer; 5. Troy Kassiris; 6. Ben Hamilton; 7. Mike Raleigh; 8. Greg Morgan; 9. Paul Jones; 10. Craig Tankersly; 11. Brian Neff; 12. Bobby Meixsall; 13. Kyle Nelson; 14. Jimmy Combs; 15. Dana Quade Hobby Stock Feature Finish: Mikey Latham; 2. Jonthan Knott; 3. Colin Long; 4. Dave Adams; 5. Tommy Randall; 6. Greg Morgan; 7. Hilton Pickeral; 8. John Burch; 9. Stevie Gingery; 10. Derick Quade, Jr.; 11. Ray Bucci; 12. Jamie Marks; 13. Buddy Dunagan; 14. Matt Randall; 15. Robbie Kramer; 16. Billy Crouse; 17. James Rainey; 18. Jonathan Raley (DQ) Strictly Stock Feature Finish: Jeff Block; 2. Nabil Guffey; 3. John Hardesty; 4. Johnny Hardesty; 5. J.J. Silvious; 6. Rusty Hanbury; 7. Ed Pope, Sr.; 8. Drew Payne; 9. Jimmy Suite; 10. Greg Mattingly U-Car Feature Finish: 1. Jason Wilkins; 2. Allen Griffith; 3. Savannah Windsor; 4. Larry Lamb; 5. King; 6. Stephen Suite; 7. Randy Wilkins; 8. Tim Steele; 9. Branson Woodward; 10. Cody Stamp; 11. Ryan Quade; 12. Stephanie Homberg; 13. Joey Suite; 14. Danny Kitts; 15. Dustin Meek; 16. Brian Pirner; 17. Mackenzie Smith
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (1-2) won the series finale against the York Revolution (2-1) 4-3, on a walk-off single in the 11th inning. Pitching had the upper hand early in the day, as Casey Delgado and Dominic Severino were both strong out of the gates. Neither pitcher allowed more than one runner to reach in any of the first three innings, combining to allow just four hits. The scoring got started in the top of the fourth, as York put up a pair of runs in the inning. Alexi Casilla started the frame with a single, before two batters later Melky Mesa launched a two-run homerun to open the scoring. Mesa’s second homerun of the series gave York a 2-0 lead on the day. Delgado recovered to work a 1-2-3 inning in the fifth, before Mesa added another to the lead in the sixth with a solo homerun. The Blue Crabs fought back for one in the bottom half of the inning, cutting the deficit to two runs. An error at shortstop started the inning, putting Edwin Garcia aboard as the leadoff man. Garcia moved around to third on a single from Frank Martinez, allowing him to score on a groundout from Devon Rodriguez to bring the score to 3-1. Severino worked seven innings for York, allowing just the one run before turning things over to his bullpen. Joe Van Meter was first on in relief, allowing a walk and a single to put the first two batters on base. Martinez attempted a sacrifice bunt behind that, but Van Meter threw the ball away for an error to load the bases with still nobody out. York then turned the jam over to a new reliever, as Junior Rincon came on out of the pen. Rincon immediately got a line drive from Rodriguez right at the first baseman, who snagged it and stepped on the base for a double play. After a walk loaded the bases once again, Rincon forced a popup to shortstop, ending the inning
and escaping without allowing a run. The Blue Crabs rallied back in the bottom of the ninth, getting two off All-Star closer Grant Sides. Austin Green started the inning with a solo homerun, cutting the York lead to just one run. After two quick outs, a hit-by-pitch put Ryan Strausborger aboard as the tying run. A walk put two on, with a wild pitch moving both into scoring position. A second wild pitch of the at-bat allowed Strausborger to score from third, tying the game and sending it to extra innings. After a scoreless tenth started the extra frames, Green got the bottom of the 11th going with a walk. A sacrifice bunt moved him up to second, which was followed by an intentional walk and a strikeout. Garcia was then hit by a pitch to load the bases with two outs in the inning. That brought Martinez back to the plate, who flared a single into shallow center field that got down and allowed Green to score the winning run. The 4-3 victory was the Blue Crabs fourth walk-off of the season, and gave them their first win in the second half. The Blue Crabs are off for four days for the All-Star before returning to action Friday, July 13th for the series opener in a three-game series against the New Britain Bees. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 P.M. on Friday at New Britain Stadium. For more information on the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, or to reserve your seat today for any of the Blue Crabs upcoming home games, please visit our website at somdbluecrabs.com or call us at 301-638-9788. About the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs The Blue Crabs play 126 regular season games in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs. The Blue Crabs play at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland with affordable family fun. The franchise will begin its 11th season in April 2018. Please call 301-638-9788 or visit http://www.somdbluecrabs. com for more information. Press Release fro Southern Martlabd Blye Crabs.
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“What did I come here for?” How bad can my memory get? I had a fairly simple task; buy staples at Staples, plus printer ink. I was already going to be down that way. Two main things, one with the name of the store as a key trigger. Why write a list for two items that should be insanely easy to remember? Well, there was a third task that I had brought to Staples with me. I needed to have two large bags of weeded out documents that needed to be shredded. I know, I could have burned them in the burn barrel, but my lungs and burning paper would not be a good mixture during bad air quality alert days. I did remember to lug in the two shred bags, but then I saw a dear friend and we chatted just a bit while I was handing over the documents to the lady. Then I wandered off in the direction of all the beautiful new colors of notebooks for lists that I forget to write sometimes, and then there were all the neat organizing gadgets to look at. Well, I thought, while I am here I might as well check out the prices of document shredders. And, of course you have such nice helpful sales associates at Staples who are always right there if they are needed to see if you need help. Staples really does have attentive sales associates. Naturally, when they asked if I needed help, I would have something I had been thinking of for them to show me. That would then lead me to an aisle where another associate would ask if there was anything else I needed to find, and so on.
I think this must be known as the pin-ball theory of salesmanship. Guess what – it works. The worst thing was finding out that Staples now has a fantastic little art supply area with canvases, acrylic paint tubes, pastels, and all sorts of neat things at really good prices. By now I was carrying a large roll of shipping tape needed for all those items I just put on eBay that I just know will all sell, two 18” x 24” canvases with images of at least one new painting already in my head, a beautiful floral acrylic clipboard for who knows what, with matching purse-sized floral notebook, and a pack of 4 matching floral pencils all for under $25. Luckily this led me to the very large wall of printer inks. YES, the item on my mental list! Done! Okay, now off to Target to check on something. What was it? Oh well, I’ll remember when I get there. As I walk in the door I find a Starbucks! This day is just getting better. Though I still have a nagging feeling that there is something else I was supposed to buy today. I know a Café Mocha will take care of this little memory lapse. I was tempted to try the new Triple Café Mocha on the menu but stopped short when the barista told me that it also has three times the caffeination; that the chocolate and even the whipped cream are caffeinated in this drink. Nope, better not - the shakies would get me, and I didn’t want to break anything in Target.
Now my eyes and mind were working in jerks and starts just from the regular mocha, so I ping-ponged around the store until I finally remembered that I did want to talk to the cellphone department about the options in cellphone service and who offered the best senior-type discounts. I am 57 now and a card-carrying AARP member, so there must be something out there. Okay done, I got lots of very knowledgeable and understandable information from Connor with which to make a decision. Back to ping-ponging from housewares to home goods and the beauty aisles. No, I did not leave there beautiful. I only left with my Starbucks Café Mocha…and…I would find out as I entered the house…without my staples. It didn’t really matter after all. I couldn’t remember what it was that I had needed to staple anyway. Next time I go shopping I am starting out with that high-test triple mocha jet fuel, we’ll just see if those lapsing little neurons fire up and re-charge those memory banks…oh, and a written list. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on Facebook.
The Key Family of St. Mary’s County and Beyond, Pt II Children of PHILIP KEY and SUSANNA GARDINER are: 4. iv. JOHN KEY, b. 1730, “Bushwood Lodge”, Bushwood, St. Mary’s Co., MD; d. Aug 1755, St. Mary’s Co., MD. v. EDMUND KEY, b. 1733, St. Mary’s Co., MD; d. 04 May 1766, Upper Marlboro, Pr. Geo’s Co., MD. 5. vi. THOMAS KEY, b. 1736, St. Mary’s Co., MD; d. Mar 1772, St. Mary’s Co., MD. 6. vii. SUSANNA GARDINER KEY, b. 17 May 1742, St. Mary’s Co., MD; d. 11 Apr 1811, Frederick Co., MD.
died Aug 1755 in St. Mary’s Co., MD. He married CECELIA BROWN Abt. 1750 in St. Mary’s Co., MD, daughter of GUSTAVUS BROWN and FRANCES FOWKE. She was born 1731 in Charles Co., MD, and died 1792 in St. Mary’s Co., MD. Children of JOHN KEY and CECELIA BROWN are: i. PHILIP B.4 KEY, b. 1750, St. Mary’s Co., MD; d. 04 Jan 1820, St. Mary’s Co., MD; m. (1) REBECCA JOWLES SOTHORON, 04 Mar 1778, All Faith Epis., Huntersville, St. Mary’s Co., MD; b. Bet. 1753 - 1763, St. Mary’s Co., MD; d. Abt. 1794, St. Mary’s Co., MD; m. (2) SOPHIA HALL, 1796; b. Bet. 1766 Generation No. 2 1776; d. 30 Jun 1833, St. Mary’s Co., JOHN3 KEY (PHILIP2 , RICHARD1) MD. was born 1730 in “Bushwood Lodge”, ii. SUSANNA GARBushwood, St. Mary’s Co., MD, and DINER KEY, b. 1753, St. Mary’s Co.,
MD; d. Bet. 1792 - 1800, St. Mary’s Co., MD; m. RICHARD BOND, 18 Jul 1773, St. Mary’s Co., MD; b. Bef. 1753, St. Mary’s Co., MD; d. Bet. 1800 - 1804, St. Mary’s Co., MD. “… a Report made by John Brice, one of the Judges of Assize for the Western Shoar of his having passed Sentence of Death at St. Mary’s County upon Negro Harry the slave of Philip Key the younger & Negro Cork, the Slave of Philip Key Esq. for Feloniously consulting, advising, conspiring and Attempting to Poison a Certain John Key…Ordered that Negro Harry the Slave of Philip Key the younger be hung at Chaptico on Friday the last day of this Instant October and afterwards to be hung in Chains at the same place And that Negro Cork the Slave of Philip Key Esq. be hung at Chaptico on Wednesday the Twelfth day of Novem-
ber next and afterwards to be hung in Chains at Budds Creek in said County of St Mary’s”… (October 23, 1755, Archives of Maryland, 1753-1761, p. 79). EDMUND3 KEY (PHILIP2 , RICHARD1) was born 1733 in St. Mary’s Co., MD, and died 04 May 1766 in Upper Marlboro, Pr. Geo’s Co., MD. Never married. He served as Attorney General of Maryland and was one of the Representatives from St. Mary’s County. His will provided for the support of a female child of the Widow Cumming . The widow Cumming of Annapolis “swore him to be the father.” Nexr week we will conclude with the last two children of the seven children of Philip and Susanna (Gardiner) Key.
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Jackiem Joyner, Tracy Hamlin and Nick Colionne to perform The grounds of the St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point, Maryland will come alive with the sweet sound of jazz at the 2018 Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival. The 19th annual event is set for Saturday, July 14 and will feature Jackiem Joyner, Tracy Hamlin and Nick Colionne. Museum grounds open at noon; artists take the stage at 3, 5 and 7 p.m. The festival is the brainchild of the late Kim Cullins and is a fundraising event. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the St. Clement’s Island and Piney Point Museums to support historical interpretation, education programs and special needs of the sites managed by the Museum Division of the St. Mary’s Department of Recreation and Parks. The event has become a summertime staple in Southern Maryland, attracting jazz lovers from around the DMV and as farreaching as Texas and Florida. Cullins, who dubbed the festival “the most intimate and unique jazz experience in Southern Maryland,” will be remembered with a memorial dedicated in her memory. Each year 600 tickets (at $65 each) are sold and quickly sell out. This year’s lineup features three popular artists. Jackiem Joyner is known as Lil” Man Soul to urban jazz fans since breaking through to genre stardom with his solo debut album Babysoul in 2007, earning the artist, composer and producer Debut Artist of the Year recognition by Smooth Jazz News. He has since released four albums, most recently “Main Street Beat” in 2017. Tracy Hamlin developed classical proficiency and dexterity, learning to sing in French, German and Italian at the Baltimore School of the Arts and prestigious Peabody School of Music. She’s performed alongside numerous musical legends, and has toured internationally as lead background vocalist for Disco Queen Gloria Gaynor, as well as being credited as vocal manager on Gloria’s last project. Tracy has also toured internationally as the lead vocalist with Jazz recording group, Pieces of a Dream. Hamlin executive produced five solo albums through her own label, DMH Records, LLC, and is currently working on a sixth solo project that’s due for release later this year. Nick Colionne is no stranger to the Potomac Jazz Fest. Last appearing in 2014, Nick has received numerous accolades throughout his multi-faceted career. Some include the 2007 International Instrumental Artist of the Year Award at the Wave Jazz Awards, the Artist of the Year at the 2011 Roboth Beach Jazz Festival and Performer of the Year for Jazz Traz Jazz Festivals in 2010 and 2011. Nick was nominated for the Guitarist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year in 2010 by the American Smooth Jazz Awards. He’s also received the Wayman Tisdale Humanitarian Award for his ongoing commitment to mentoring children and his community and national work in supporting breast cancer causes. Ticket holders can also enjoy free admission to the St. Clement’s Island Museum as well as a free cruise to St. Clement’s Island, site of Maryland’s first colonial landing and first Roman Catholic mass in the 13 English-speaking colonies on March 25, 1634. Seafood and other great food options will be available for purchase. Artist merchandise and posters (which the artists have agreed to sign) will also be available. “It’s exciting to know how many people have been coming every year since the Jazz Festival first began. It brings fabulous music together with a beautiful setting, all of which led it to being named one of the top five music festivals in Maryland!,” said Karen Stone, St. Mary’s Museum Division Manager. Free parking will be available nearby. Shuttle service from the parking areas to the concert site will be provided. A limited number of tickets for the 2018 Potomac Jazz and Seafood Fest are available online at www.instantseats.com/ events/PJSF or by calling the museum at 301-769-2222. Online ticket sales are subject to processing fees. Press release by SMC Government.
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Straight Talk on Straight Teeth
BY: JEFF TOMCSIK Orthodontic braces and clear aligners such as Invisalign® are not just for straightening teeth and making your smile look better. In fact, a highly trained and skilled dentist will use orthodontic treatment to improve the function of the teeth which will result in a healthier, longer-lasting smile. While good looking teeth are attractive, the purpose of your teeth is to chew food. When teeth are misaligned, they can slowly damage opposing teeth during the chewing process. When they are in proper alignment, teeth break down the food they are chewing without damaging each other. To help illustrate the point, think of a well working pair of scissors. When in good alignment the two blades come together and meet at a very precise point that makes them excellent at cutting paper. On the other hand, imagine one of the scissor blades had a slight bend or a ding in the metal. This imperfection would surely affect the scissor’s ability to cut as well as when it was in perfect alignment. If the one blade is bent away from the other, there will be a gap between the points of contact that cause the cutting action. The result would likely be a failure
to cut effectively or efficiently. If the bend in the one blade is toward the other, it would cause the blades to scrape each other, making cutting difficult. More importantly to note, the blades scraping each other slowly destroy the cutting surface of both blades. These same principles can be applied to your teeth. In any area of the mouth where your opposing teeth do not meet when you perform a chewing motion (meaning there is a space between the top and opposing-bottom tooth in any area of your mouth when your jaw is closed), like the scissor in the first scenario, it is rendered ineffective in the chewing process. On the other hand, if there are any teeth that are colliding with their opposing teeth, they are likely causing trauma to each other and slowly wearing down the enamel surface and eventually the tooth structure. This will likely lead to greater risk of decay and eventually risk the tooth’s overall vitality. Many people who have ongoing problems with decay or pain despite their efforts to keep their teeth clean, might be suffering from malocclusion issues that are causing the ongoing dental problems. The good
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of the time to other safe orthodontic options. Finally, with Invisalign® technology, your dentist can take a scan of your mouth and show you virtually what your results will look like, from the improved esthetics of your smile profile to the benefits of improving any occlusion issues that may be causing damage to your teeth. The next time you go to your dentist, ask them if they are Invisalign® certified. Ask them if they can provide a virtual, digital smile makeover with the use of an iTero® scanner so that you can see your likely outcome. Also ask them if you have any occlusion issues during chewing and if orthodontics is right for you. One of the biggest barriers to getting orthodontic treatment dentists hear the most is that it costs too much. Before you allow money to get between you and a healthy, beautiful smile, think about the amount of money you spent on your last car. That car will likely not be in your life ten years from now. The cost of braces or Invisalign® is a fraction of the cost of that car, and the results will last you a lifetime!