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“I KNEW HIM, AND HE HAD A PASSION. UNFORTUNATELY IT KILLED HIM.” —COMMISSIONER PRESIDENT RANDY GUY ON THE DEATH OF CHARLES DOWNS AT THE LEONARDTOWN POWER BOAT REGATTA
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Commissioners Will Sue Opioid Manufacturers By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County voted unanimously Tuesday to retain a law firm to sue opioid manufacturers for damages incurred by the community from addiction and overdose deaths due to their products. “I commend you for moving forward,” said Bruce Poole, of the Poole Law Group which will represent the county. “It’s the only way we’re going to get this under control. “We do everything we can to win.” Poole said in his contacts with other jurisdictions that many elected leaders are reluctant to sue pharmaceutical companies and seek damages for the impacts opioid abuse has had on their communities. Last month lawyers, including one who used to try drug distribution cases on behalf of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, encouraged the com-
missioners to join a growing number of jurisdictions seeking damages. These were not class action suits, the attorneys said, rather they were individual cases that had to be taken up one after another in the court system. These attorneys said that such cases would almost certainly start out in the federal court system. The opioid crisis locally has spiked sharply in the last several years causing more than 30 deaths in 2017 alone. This spike is largely due to the introduction of fentanyl, a highly potent pain killer many times stronger than other opioids, that is killing many first-time users. The county is considering many options to curb overdoses, particularly needle exchanges to encourage addicts to get treatment and reduce the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C, but the county commissioners have yet to decide on that option. Poole told the county commissioners
Local Businessman Killed in Regatta Crash By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
The owner of a local septic and plumbing business based in Leonardtown was severely injured Sunday at the Leonardtown Power Boat Regatta when his 15foot craft flipped and ejected him, officials with Maryland Natural Resources Police said. Charles David Downs, 58, died just before 1a.m. Monday, said Candy Thomson, Natural Resources Police spokesperson. “The bow of his boat Charles David Downs rose too high and it flipped and ejected him,” Thomson told The County Times. “He was going about 80 miles-per-hour.” Downs was pulled from Breton Bay unconscious by a 7th District Volunteer Fire Department rescue boat, Thomson said, and he was evacuated to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown. He was then flown by helicopter to MedStar Washington Hospital Center where he later succumbed to his injuries. Downs is the fourth death attributed to water racing in Maryland since 2015, she said: one in 2015 in Queen Anne County and two in Charles County in the Potomac River. The regatta was sponsored by the
Southern Maryland Boat Club and sanctioned by the U.S. Coast Guard; though the boats were attaining high speeds there were no competitive racing heats. The regatta was intended as a showcase of the speeds vintage racing boats could reach; race organizers said the boats were of a vintage dating back as far as 40 years old. Rayner Blair, a member of the Southern Maryland Boat Club and a regatta organizer, said Downs was a fellow racing enthusiast. “He always enjoyed it,” Blair said. “He raced back in the 70s. “He loved it.” Blair praised Downs for his connections to the community. “He was a wonderful person, a good family man and a great business owner,” Blair said. “He was good to his community.” Blair said he was unsure if the club would continue with the regatta next year. “We have no idea what we’re doing,” said Blair. The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County lauded Downs’ memory; Commissioner President James “Randy” Guy said he, too, had raced such boats in the 70s and remembered the thrill and the danger. “I knew him, and he had a passion,” Guy said of Downs. “Unfortunately it killed him.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
that under the retainer agreement the county had no financial exposure in filing the suit. “If we lose all the expense is our expense,” said Poole. “It’s very important to win,” said Commissioner Mike Hewitt. The commissioners would take 65 percent of a court awarded settlement under the agreement, Poole said. Commissioner Tom Jarboe, who ini-
tially favored suing pharmaceutical companies, said the county had to take action. “The federal government’s not doing it,” Jarboe said. “Locally we have to take the bull by the horns.” “I really hope you put the screws to them,” Commissioner John O’Connor said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Survivors of Mechanicsville Crash Still Struggle By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
The driver of a Jeep Liberty which slammed into a truck carrying four people stopped at a Mechanicsville intersection back in 2016 was convicted on numerous counts of assault, negligent driving and causing life threatening injuries last week but the people she wounded are still struggling with the aftermath, said one of the survivors. Victoria Gellings, 47, will face sentencing in September for the October 28 crash she caused almost two years ago; Chris Kalnasy, a passenger in the truck she careened into said he was pleased Judge Robyn Riddle found her guilty on so many counts. But he said he doesn’t believe Gellings had owned up to her actions that day. “She has no remorse for what she did,” Kalnasy said. “Be an adult and own up to what you did… and let the victims move on.” Gellings defense during her two-day trial was that she was suffering from diabetic episodes that impaired her ability to drive; when she left the McKay’s Shopping Center in Charlotte Hall and traveled south several drivers followed her because her driving was so erratic and dangerous. One of the them called 911, while several witnessed her swerve in and out of traffic and drive into a ditch in the vicinity of Mechanicsville Elementary School on Route 5.
When she came out of it, they testified her car went airborne. In trying to swerve around traffic at the intersection with Mechanicsville Road, she hit the truck carrying Chris Kalnasy, his wife Angela, his sister Katelyn Kalnasy and friend Michael Flores. His sister and Flores were trapped inside when it flipped; he and his wife were ejected. Angela remains wheelchair-bound; all suffered life-threatening injuries. Their medical struggles continue to this day, Chris Kalnasy said. “She caused $3 million to $4 million in medical bills,” Kalnasy said. “My sister still needs surgery, I still need surgery on my legs. “Angela has to go to therapy three times a week and see multiple specialists.” His wife was in a coma for three months following the crash. “She’s never formally apologized and if she tried now it would be a waste,” Kalnasy said. “It’s too late.” Last year Gellings was set for trial in District Court but it was postponed; as she left the court room she said “I’m sorry” to Angela Kalnasy, who broke into tears at her sudden approach. Chris Kalnasy warned Gellings away from his wife. “Did she say ‘sorry?’ Yes,” Kalnasy said. “But that doesn’t count.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
National Night Out The following communities will hold neighborhood events for National Night Out. National Night Out is a community gathering with local law enforcement that began decades ago as a way to drive out crime. It has become a way to strengthen ties not only with local law enforcement but within communities as well. This will be the 35th annual National Night Out in St. Mary’s County on Aug. 7.
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Search For Missing Man Continues By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Police and rescue workers are still searching for a man who went missing after he waded into McIntosh Creek in Leonardtown in the early morning hours on Wednesday. The man’s name is James Francis Morgan. Sources close to the incident told The County Times that they saw a man sitting at a picnic table near the Port of Leonardtown Winery before it had
opened. Witnesses checked on the welfare of the man and called police but by the time they returned to him he was gone, the source said. First-responders had searched for hours on Wednesday to find the man; sheriff’s office representatives said the emergency call had first been one for a water rescue but later turned into a missing person’s case. guyleonard@countytimes.net
MetCom Loses Treatment Plant Grant By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
A sudden increase in the amount of phosphorus allowed out of the MarlayTaylor Waste Water Treatment Plant in Lexington Park in 2017 means that The Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) lost out on a state operation’s grant of $180,000. Mike Sullivan, MetCom’s facilities manager, told the utility’s governing board last week that the spike in phosphorus came Nov.4 of last year. “We were on target to meet the target of 5,479 pounds for calendar year 2017,” Sullivan told the MetCom board members July 26. “[The state’s calculations] showed that cap was 3,169 pounds.” In essence, he said, officials with the Maryland Department of the Environment said the plant had exceeded the limit for phosphorus of 0.3 milligrams per liter. Sullivan said the sudden spike was largely due to water temperature changes. Before the spike, phosphorus removal using the new enhanced nutrient removal technology at the plant was working well. “We were experiencing excellent phosphorus removal rates,” Sullivan said, almost to the point it was undetectable in the water supply. The plant uses special chemicals, at significant expense, to remove nutrients such as phosphorus from the plant’s discharge.
“We sought the balance between proper removal of phosphorus and conserving chemical usage,” Sullivan said. “After the incident, were no longer quite so conservative.” Sullivan said the grant loss was significant but not insurmountable as it was already factored into the budget and could be taken out of surplus funds. John Carey, board chair, said it was imperative for the agency to get the grant again or it would likely create a shortfall in this year’s budget. The grant loss was part of last year’s budget. MetCom has experienced increased costs but has not been able to add enough new rate paying customers to offset those costs. Carey was hopeful the nutrient levels could solved to allow the state’s grant money to flow again. “It sounds like we can earn our way back into this grant,” Carey said. George Erichsen, MetCom’s executive director, said the grant was there to support, not supplant MetCom’s finances. “Whenever you get a grant it’s free money,” Erichsen said, “It’s nice to have to help with the budgeting.” He believed the agency would get it back next year. “We just underachieved…” said Erichsen. “We’ll make those operational adjustments and it shouldn’t be a problem next year.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Plans Approved for Work at Problem Intersection
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State highway officials have announced that plans to improve the intersection at Routes 4 and 235 at the St. Mary’s Market Place shopping center have been approved; the intersection has experienced months of delays, traffic jams and flooding. It has drawn the consternation of motorists, shoppers and public officials. “This hopefully means that the contractor will get it fixed right,” said County
Commissioner Todd Morgan, who made his own public announcements about the plans this week. “This should make the intersection traffic-friendly again.” Charlie Gischlar, spokesman for the State Highway Administration, said the project will be aimed at key points along the roadway to reestablish traffic flow; one of the main problems that stopped work there on the road was the discovery of telecommunication apparatus. “MDOT (Maryland Department of Transportation) SHA has given conditional approval for the revision of the
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storm drain crossing of the existing Verizon duct bank (with concrete encasement) and the design revision for a relocated water line to allow for proposed storm drain crossing,” Gisclar said. “We’ve also given approval for the revised median construction to account for the proposed elevations conflicting with the proposed roadway elevation. With these approvals, the developer’s contractor can resume work. These approvals were given last week.” Gischlar informed The County Times of the approvals on Tuesday. Matthew Allen, development manager for Klein Enterprises, said construction would still likely be delayed. “We’re anxious to get this work done,” Allen told The County Times. “We’re ready to work now but we have to have a couple of days of no rain for SHA to allow us to go to work. “We have eight weeks of work to do and that’s in good weather.” Allen said since the forecast called for rainy conditions in the near future, work was unlikely to begin soon. “It’s pretty much rain for the next 10 days,” said Allen. “So, we won’t be allowed to do that.” According to SHA information, the permit for the shopping center access to state roads was issued Aug. 19 2016, but
since the opening of St. Mary’s Marketplace the area has been plagued with traffic problems due to unfinished road work. Public officials such as Del. Jerry Clark (R-Dist.29C) and Planning Commission Chair Howard Thompson were openly critical of the shopping center being allowed to open before the traffic issues had been solved. Bill Hunt, county land use director, said the use and occupany permits for the shopping center were issued January 18th and 19th of this year. Interior work on buildings currently under construction at St. Mary’s Marketplace continues, Allen said, but curb and gutter work has ceased because of the rainy conditions. Klein Enterprises announced last month that Panda Express, a popular Asian restaurant, and Starbucks would be moving into those new buildings; their occupancy is expected about three months from now, he said. “We’re hoping all these improvements will be done in time for them to open,” said Allen. Klein Enterprises announced this week that more businesses had signed on to the center, but Allen said they were at least six months away from moving in.
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Ridge Carnival Keeps the Fun Coming
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department’s annual carnival starts up again this weekend; it’s one of just two fire department carnivals left in St. Mary’s County. The only other one is hosted by the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department. Mike Ridgell, who has chaired the carnival committee with the fire department for the last 23 years, said insurance costs have driven the other carnivals out of business. Moving to an outside contractor to provide all the carnival rides solved that problem for the Ridge volun-
teers, he said. “We have M&M Attractions run all the rides and he has his own insurance,” Ridgell said. The event, which takes place from Aug. 2 to Aug. 5 and again on Aug. 9 to Aug. 12, is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the fire company. Ridgell said the carnival continues to be a big attraction, especially since nearly all other carnivals have shut down; residents come from around the county to have fun. “Our attendance is definitely in the hundreds,” Ridgell told The County Times. He believed the attendance had grown over the years, due in part to the Ridge carnival having closed
in the mid-80s for 10 years before making a comeback. The carnival also appeals to older residents of the Ridge area, he said. “A lot of adults come now who used to come as kids,” Ridgell said, adding that the insurance costs had shuttered the carnival for a decade. “It’s the one time a year they can see everybody they know from the Ridge area,” said Ridgell. “They come from all over the county.” As the political season heats up, office seekers will be at the carnival in abundance.. “They’ve already said they’re coming,” said Ridgell. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Don’t tell anyone, but there’s an election going on. No! Really! Don’t tell anyone. That’s what the campaigns of Republican Larry Hogan to get re-elected governor and Democrat Ben Jealous to unseat him are telling Maryland’s news media. It’s an odd and troubling situation. Our involvement in this issue began when we received an email informing us of a Southern Maryland for Governor Hogan event scheduled for Saturday, July 26th at the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. It isn’t every day that the governor comes to Southern Maryland and we always feel it’s our obligation as a community newspaper to cover that for our readers. This event was billed as a fundraiser and had a cost for attendance. For more than 50 years I have been going to such events. It has always been my policy not to pay to go to them because to do so would constitute an endorsement of the candidate and our attendance to cover it was as a neutral observer to report for everyone. I can honestly say in those 50 years I have never been prevented from covering such an event. Candidates are always clamoring for free publicity. They welcome stories about what they say. With the cost of being a candidate so high, such free coverage is money in the bank. I did call the contact number on the notice to let them know I was coming. I was told someone would call back. No one did. So, I showed up at the event only to be summarily told I wasn’t welcome. I was flabbergasted, to say the least. Let me be clear about this. The personal inconvenience was irking. I can assure you that personally on a nice Saturday afternoon I would have preferred to be doing anything else other than working at a political event. But, covering things is my job. Covering things is the responsibility of the news media, and especially community newspapers who seem to be the only ones left, sometimes, to do the job. I can assure you that many times I would rather not go to a school board meeting, attend a groundbreaking or watch a county commissioner meeting. All of those events are likewise the responsibility of community newspapers like The County Times and reporters like yours truly. As I am writing this no one from the Hogan campaign has called to apologize for not telling me I wasn’t welcome and save me a trip to St. Leonard on a summer Saturday and putting a big hole in my weekend plans. I’ll get over that.
What I won’t get over is the utter disregard for the citizens of Southern Maryland that the Hogan campaign has in adopting the news media ban. The point is we aren’t at these events for our own amusement. We are there as a surrogate for everyone else who is unable to attend. There were many Hogan supporters who either couldn’t make such an event on a Saturday or even were out of town on vacation. Still others couldn’t afford the $50 price tag for the privilege of mingling with the governor. Our being there and writing a little story about it would have been a service to them. We don’t know why the governor is keeping the press out of these events. Perhaps he wants to tell his core supporters something that he doesn’t want anyone else to hear. He is, after all, also courting Democrats and needs their support this time, as he did four years ago, in order to get re-elected. This was a campaign function, and as such wasn’t covered by any open meetings law, so legally he was within his rights to bar me. But there also were a slew of elected officials at the event, and Maryland does have an open meetings law governing them. Whenever a quorum of a public body gathers that triggers an open meeting and requires everyone to be let in and also requires notice. We know for a fact there were quorums of elected officials in attendance at the rally. St. May’s County even has a stricter open meetings law only requiring three public officials, even if they aren’t in the same elected body, to have an open meeting of the gathering. We believe Gov. Hogan, maybe unintentionally, created a situation where the area’s elected officials, also unbeknownst to them, broke state law by attending. Just to make sure we were fair about this, we contacted the Ben Jealous campaign and were informed at least for now, reporters are also being barred from fundraising events. This is particularly curious to us because Jealous is the obvious underdog and needs all the coverage he can get. We think it is also hypocritical for Hogan and Jealous to be making comments about freedom of the press and the importance of community journalism in the wake of the tragedy at the Capital/ Gazette and then turn around almost in the same breath and say, sorry reporters, you aren’t welcome. So, for those of you who are tired of politics anyway, don’t worry. For now, at least you really don’t’ have to think about it, according to Hogan and Jealous. dickmyers@countyimes.net
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Cops & Courts
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Thursday, August 2, 2018
Sheriff’s Office Warns of Jury Duty Scam Citizens are reminded that the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will not call or mail residents seeking cash or gift cards. In July, a Leonardtown resident received a phone call from a person falsely representing themselves from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
who advised the victim fines were owed because the person “failed to appear for jury duty today.” The victim was then advised to go to Food Lion to purchase four MoneyPaks gift cards for “failure to appear fines.” Another phone scam earlier this year also falsely purported to be the
Robbery Suspect Arrested On July 30, 2018, at approximately 7:50 P.M. the Dash In convenience store, located on Point Lookout Road, in Leonardtown, was robbed by an individual, later identified as 24 year old Demitri Raymond Gardiner. Gardiner has since been arrested, the Sheriff’s Office reported. Gardiner faces the following charges: • Armed Robbery • Assault 1st Degree • Assault 2nd Degree For official news and information, follow the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Twitter @firstsheriff.
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, including the name of a specific sergeant. Victims were told that they failed to report for jury duty and had active warrants for their arrest. Victims were told to purchase MoneyPaks from stores and to contact a fraudulent bond company to pay the predetermined fee to have the warrant recalled. Again, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will not call citizens asking for money or MoneyPaks. Residents are also reminded not to give out personal information over the phone to unknown parties. If you have been a victim of a jury duty scam, another phone scam or have any information regarding such incidents, call the Sheriff’s Office at 301475-8008. Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at 301475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus
their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program, tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment. For official news and information, follow the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Twitter @firstsheriff St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office PIO
Motorcyle Fatality
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office PIO
Photo credit: Tegan Leonard
On July 29, 2018, at approximately 6:48 P.M. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21000 block of Three Notch Road, in the area of FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Responding deputies found a sport utility vehicle and a motorcycle in the roadway. The Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene and continued the investigation. Preliminary investigation determined a 2014 Toyota Highlander, operated by Kevin James Wolfe, age 51 of Leonardtown, was struck by a 2004 Suzuki GSX R1000 motorcycle operated by William Antonio Briscoe, age 31 of Lexington Park. Briscoe was traveling southbound on Three Notch Road, and failed to stop at a red traffic signal at the intersection of FDR Boulevard. Briscoe collided with the Toyota which was crossing the southbound lanes of Three Notch Road to continue northbound, on a green traf-
fic signal. Briscoe was ejected from the motorcycle and was pronounced deceased on the scene. Wolfe and two juvenile passengers suffered non- incapacitating injuries. Witness accounts indicate speed and failure to obey a traffic control device to be contributing factors in the accident. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision that has not yet provided a statement to law enforcement is asked to contact Cpl. Brian Connelly at (301) 475-4200 extension *8031, or by email at Brian.Connelly@stmarysmd.com. Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s PIO
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Section of Three Notch Employment Opportunities Now Available with Trail to Remain Closed Recreation and Parks The section of the Three Notch Trail, between Cedar View Court and Mechanicsville Road, will remain closed until further notice. Inclement weather continues to delay additional work needed to be done and allow crews to safely complete construction. The closure impacts an area along the trail, between Mechanicsville Road south to Cedar
View Court. Once work has been completed a re-opening date will be announced. For more information, please contact the St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation at 301-475-4200. St. Mary’s County PIO
Alexis Zoss Selected to Lead Department of Social Services Alexis Zoss, LCSW-C, has been selected as the new Director of Social Services for St. Mary’s County. Ms. Zoss is no stranger to St. Mary’s County. In June 2017, she rejoined the Social Services team as Assistant Director for Operations and CQI. From 1999 – 2007, she was Executive Director of the Mental Health Authority of St. Mary’s County, Inc. She has also served as Assistant Director for Services from 1995 – 1999. Ms. Zoss has also served as Chief Assistant Director of Health and Human Services for El Dorado County as well as Deputy Director and Mental Health Substance Abuse Services Division Director for the City of Virginia Beach. Ms. Zoss has been a Licensed Clini-
cal Social Worker since 1996 in the State of Maryland and Commonwealth of Virginia. “St. Mary’s County is fortunate to have Alexis Zoss lead the Department of Social Services.” said Commissioner President Randy Guy. “Her familiarity with the county and her vast experience will help lead the agency to future success. We welcome her and wish her the best of luck.” Ms. Zoss received her Bachelor in Social Work from Radford College; Master of Science in Social Work from Norfolk State University and has completed Post-Graduate work in Social Policy at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Family Style Festival - Rain or Shine Concert area under permanent pavilion
WSI Certified Swim Instructors To apply, complete the online Recreation & Parks application at www. st mar ysmd.com /docs/ApplicationRec&Parks.pdf. Job details at can be viewed on the department’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stmarysmdrecreation or online at www. stmarysmd.com/docs/rpjobopenings. pdf. For more information regarding the application process, contact Recreation and Parks at 301-475-4200, ext. *1800. St. Mary’s County PIO
Jay armsworthy
Sound by Troy Jones MC’s Jay Armsworthy & Jack Tippett
Presents the
30th anniversary “L’iL” margaret’s
bLuegrass & oLd-time music festivaL
St. Mary’s County PIO
Envisioning our Future Through Creativity Join St. Mary’s County Arts Council on First Friday, August 3rd from 5:30-6:30 PM as part of our monthly Art Share Series events. A short presentation and slide show by Christina Allen will launch a joint venture of artists of every media - writers, dramatic arts, creative scientists, visionaries, and more. Our goal is to increase resilience and emergency preparedness by inviting creative people to first imagine what a sustainable, healthy, vibrant community should look like. If we can’t imagine in what way this future will appear, how will we know how to get there? Think about how Southern Maryland will look like through your art, poetry, horticulture, architecture, technology, housing, cooking, food, land use, medicine, or whatever your creative passion is, please bring your positive scenarios to share with the group. Plays, readings, art exhibits, community actions, and other outlets will be the offspring down the road of our
St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks seeks qualified candidates for several employment opportunities to provide quality services for youth. The department is searching for highly talented individuals for the upcoming 2018-19 school year. Those interested are encouraged to complete an application found online and submit to the department for review. Positions currently open include: • Before & After School Site Directors, Lead Teachers & Assistants • Gymnastics Recreation Coaches • USAG Competitive Team Coaches
August 9, 10 & 11, 2018
GoddArd FArm
21810 Clay Hill Road • Leonardtown, MD 20650
Dave Peterson & 1946 (Friday)
David Parmley & Cardinal Tradition (Saturday)
Larry Stephenson Band (Saturday)
A special performance of past members of the ‘Bluegrass Cardinals’ with David Parmley, Larry Stephenson, and Dale Perry” (Saturday)
Farm Hands (Friday) Williamson Branch (Friday) Mickey Galyean & Cullen’s Bridge (Saturday)
Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers (Saturday)
Cousin’s In Harmony (Saturday) Age 12 and under Free with an adult ticket
Feinberg Brothers (Thursday) Joey Tippett & the California Ramblers (Friday)
TiCkeTS:
3 Day Advance: $55 each 3 Day Gate: $65.00 each
collective collaborations. For more info email Christina at: corncribstudio@ gmail.com, call St. Mary’s County Arts Council at (240) 309-4061 or stop by at 22660 Washington St., Leonardtown, MD 20650 (across from Winegardner Motor Company). Join us on social media and be part of this movement! #EnvisionSoMD. Nell Elder St. Mary’s County Arts Council
Friday Gate: $30 each 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday Gate: $35 each Thursday Gate: $25.00 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Weekend advance ticket price is until July 14, 2018 To order by mail, please make check or money order payable to “L’il Margaret’s Bluegrass” and send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: L’il Margaret’s Bluegrass - P.O. Box 741, California, MD 20619 To order by credit card, go to: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3192724.
15 Strings (Thursday)
Rules: 1. Please, no display of alcohol and no smoking in the concert area at any time 2. No coolers allowed in concert area 3. Absolutely No Drugs allowed 4. Pets are welcome, but not in the concert area and must be kept on a leash at all times 5. Permission is required to distribute material or sell goods on property 6. Arm bands must be clearly displayed at all times 7. No refunds 8. We reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone 9. Not responsible for accidents, injuries, or losses
For more information call: 301-737-3004
Ralph Stanley II & the Clinch Mountain Boys (Thursday)
visit www.visitstmarysmd.com
(301) 862-4100
official Bluegrass Hotel: LaQuinta Inns & Suites, 22769 Three Notch rd, California, md 20619, www.laquintalexingtonpatuxent.com
Gates open Wednesday auGust 8, 2018 at 9:00 a.M. Home cooked food, ice, non-alcoholic beverages and ice cream available for sale • Vendor spaces are available. Craft vendors are welcome with prior approval. Call 301-737-3004 to reserve. www.lilmargaretsbluegrass.com
Camping:
Electric & Water (30 amp hookups): $30.00 per day Rough Camping: $20.00 weekend Pay at the gate, but to reserve a specific site call 301-475-8191 Dump Station available $5.00
Bring your lawn chairs • Plenty of parking on site • 24 Hour Security
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In Our Community
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Thursday, August 2, 2018
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ON THE SQUARE
Saturday, August 4, 2018, 4—9 p.m. FREE Fun for all Ages! •
Music Provided by Funkzilla
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Fire Truck Hose Down
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Limbo, Hula Hoop, Jump Rope Contests, and Sack Races - with prizes
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Sand Volleyball (Special thanks to Great Mills Trading Post & AAA Materials for the Sand!)
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Balloon Art from Kreative Kharacters
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Strolling Juggler, Michael Rosman
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Dancing with Daughters of Veda
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Zumba with Lisa Martoni
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Moon Bounce, Water Slide & The Wrecking Ball
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Pickleball with SMC Dept. of Aging
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Tug of War with CSM’s Wellness, Fitness and Aquatics Team
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Face Painting and Bubbles
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Classic Cars and Corvettes
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Foundation 4 Heroes
Visit runningoftheballs.org for details. Sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Lexington Park, Leonardtown & Charlotte Hall.
For More Information Contact: Commissioners of Leonardtown (301) 475-9791
In Leonardtown August 3, 5—8 p.m.
Thanks to our Sponsors: The Commissioners of Leonardtown and the Leonardtown Business Association
This event was made possible in part by a grant from the St. Mary’s County Arts Council, awarded by the Maryland State Arts Council.
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In Our Community
The County Times
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Yappy Hour Draws Barks of Approval By Dick Myers Editor
A yappy time was had by all. No that’s not a typo. There was indeed a Yappy Hour on Thursday July 26 at WBB, a defense contracting firm in the Exploration Office Park in Lexington Park. It was a combination of Happy Hour and dog adoption event with four rescue groups participating – hence the Yappy Hour. WBB was founded in 1981 and calls themselves a “leading professional services provider to the government and private sector.” They have eight offices, including, since 2005, in Lexington Park. The Yappy Hour was coordinated by Christina Johannsen, in program management with WBB for six years. She said, “Our company encouraged each office to develop a community project that interested those in the office.” Johannsen said the dozen or so people in the Lexington Park office are animal lovers and she herself volunteers with a group called Operation Paws for Homes. In addition to her group, Second Hope Rescue, Furever Safe, and Pets with Disabilities participated in the event during Happy Hour, 3 to 5:30 p.m. For that time several offices in WBB were turned over to the dogs and their handlers, including a popular puppy pen with four adorable puppies that everyone wanted to hold. There was at least one success, Johannsen re-
Yappy Hour organizer Christina Johannsen of WBB with Benji, a Second Hope Rescue foster dog.
ported. Scotty, an energetic Golden Retriever puppy from Second Hope Rescue, was adopted by one of the Yappy Hour attendees. In keeping with the theme, a new winery, Xella of Mechanicsville, which operates out of Shepherds Old Field in Leonardtown, was on hand to sell their product. Johannsen hopes to have other Yappy Hours in the future, since the first was so successful. dickmyers@countytimes.net
WBB employees holding some of the adorable adoptable dogs showcased at Yappy Hour. L to R, Sandra Llewellyn-Watson, Christina Johannsen, Steve Daniel, Brandon Hamilton, and Lawrence Forte.
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Survey Launches to Determine Impact of Opioid Crisis on Local Workforce
George Guy of Guy Distributing Co., sits on a bench dedicated to him by his friends for his support of community softball leagues for decades in St. Mary’s County. His friends dedicated the bench at the Leonardtown Wharf to him on July 26, his 94th birthday. Guy Leonard
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and the St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development (DED) are jointly working to assess the effects of the opioid epidemic on the business community in St. Mary’s County. Understanding the impact of the substance abuse epidemic on the local workforce and employers will help the county better respond. SMCHD and DED are encouraging business owners, employers, managers, and human resources professionals to take a very brief survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/WorkforceOpioidCrisis. “Our prime working age population, people in their 20s through 50s, have
been significantly impacted by the opioid epidemic,” stated Sr. Meena Brewster, St. Mary’s County Health Officer. “We need to know how this is affecting our local businesses so we can get them to the right resources and support.” The survey will also be distributed via social media and email blasts from partnering organizations. The deadline to participate in the survey is Aug. 20, 2018. For more information on the opioid crisis or local resources to help, please visit: www.smchd.org/opioid. Press release by SMCHD
Ellen Duke Wilson, a recently retired art teacher from Leonardtown Elementary School, is sharing her love for art with local youth this summer at the St. Clement’s Island Museum. In a new art program launched this summer called SCIMAK (St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids), Ellen volunteers her time to teach painting, drawing and sculpting to children ages 7 to 17. In each class, students learn art techniques and produce a work of art that will help make a difference in their community.
During Ellen’s painting class, held in July, students created a poster for St. Clement’s Island to remind visitors to remove their trash from the island. Wilson’s final class for the summer will be called “Collage: Fitting the Pieces Together,” and take place Aug. 7 – 9, from 12 – 3 p.m., at the St. Clement’s Island Museum. To register your child for this class, call Christina Barbour at 301-769-4723. Press release by St. Mary’s PIO
New Little Free Library Retired Teacher Hosts at Chaptico Park New Art Program at St. Clement’s Museum The Rotary Club of Charlotte Hall and St. Mary’s County Library are pleased to announce the opening of a Little Free Library at Chaptico Park on Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 7:30 a.m. Members of the public are invited to attend the opening of the new Little Free Library. A Little Free Library is a “take a book, leave a book” free book exchange. Anyone may take a book from the Little Free Library, or bring a book to leave for someone else to read. The Rotary Club of Charlotte Hall has purchased a blue and yellow Little Free Library to serve the community in Chaptico, which will be conveniently located between the concession stand and the parking lot next to the playground. St. Mary’s Library will provide the initial books, and A Free Little Library example. Courtesy of Free Little Library. will continue to restock the to enjoy there or take with them. This Little Free Library when needed. Books Little Free Library will promote reading will be available for a variety of ages for all ages and encourage everyone to from small children all the way up to find a great read.” adults. Anyone visiting Chaptico Park is “The Little Free Library at Chaptico welcome to read while at the park and Park demonstrates the Rotary’s committake the book home. The purpose of a ment to community service,” said Toni Free Library is to help get books into the Kruszka, Rotary Club of Charlotte Hall, hands of all individuals in our commu- past president. “We are excited to partnity, while also sharing good books and ner with St. Mary’s County Library and bringing our community together. St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks “We are excited about this new Little on this project that will impact residents Free Library,” said St. Mary’s County of all ages.” Library Charlotte Hall Branch Manag er Kathy Faubion. “Folks who come to Press release by St. Mary’s County Library enjoy the playground and the park will have ready access to good books either
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Feature
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Thursday, August 2, 2018
For The L By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Daryl Hinmon, owner and head boxing coach at Knowledge Boxing Center in Lexington Park has only been boxing for about 10 years but he’s already training champions. Just this year, one of his fighters, Phyllis Almaraz, won a regional Golden Gloves championship at a Norfolk, Va. tournament fighting in the 112-pound class for women. Though Hinmon is a late-bloomer to the fight game he’s had a lifelong love of the sweet science. A native of Philadelphia, the fictional Rocky Balboa’s hometown, Hinmon grew up immersed in the sport’s inf luence. “The Eagles won the Super Bowl but in Philadelphia boxing is king,” Hinmon, 44, said. Both his parents loved the sport and the whole family would gather round
Phyllis Almaraz Regional Golden Gloves Champion
the television set to watch the fights. Though he didn’t box in his youth, he constantly studied fighters and their techniques either in gyms, on television or in books. “I was a nerd in school to be honest,” Hinmon said. “Even if I was going out on Saturday night with friends, if there was a fight on television, I’d go home and watch it with my mother and then go back out.” It wasn’t until he was 34 that he went to a trainer at the community center at Carver Elementary School in the South Hampton community to learn the fighting art. “I told him I wanted to be a boxer but he told me I was too old,” Hinmon said. “But he said he could train me to teach other people to box.” By 2013 he had founded Knowledge Boxing and cemented his love of the sport. He now teaches children, women and men who want to become com-
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Love of Fighters petitive fighters or who just want to get in better shape and learn to defend themselves. He started out at the Carver site and opened his new Great Mills Road location in January of last year. “At Carver we just had a classroom… no ring and only a few heavy bags,” Hinmon said. “Our clientele grew so we outgrew the old place.” Hinmon came to St. Mary’s via Crystal City, Va. where he started as an intern for Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in 1996. He is a graduate of Morgan State University and continues to work for NAVAIR as a finance analyst. Though Philadelphia remains in his heart, he has grown to love St. Mary’s County, he said. Aside from building fighters he also wants to use boxing as a way to build the community. “Historically it’s been an outlet for at-risk youth,” Hinmon
said. “That was one of my motivations for opening up a gym.” He takes in such young students, he said, but with the understanding that they learn discipline and respect as much as how to fight and channel their anger. “I’ll even go to their schools and tell them if they act up you’re out,” said Hinmon. Boxing teaches all people, not just those at-risk youths, how to better deal with life. “It teaches perseverance and discipline,” Hinmon said. “You’ve got to train and come up with a game plan. “You adjust your plan, you keep training and you implement it.” In his gym, not coming out the winner of a sparring match does mean the match was a loss. “You win or you learn,” Hinmon said. “W is for win, L is for learn. “That’s what we teach our guys.” Almaraz, 25, who lives in Leonard-
town was a quick study. She had trained in boxing under Hinmon and another coach, John Richardson, for just one year before fighting in the Golden Gloves tournament. “It’s a big boxing match for amateurs,” Almaraz said. “But to be registered your coach has to have the confidence that you’ll fight.” Almaraz, a Chicago native who never fought or boxed before, decided to take up the sport for health reasons. “I started doing it just for fitness but I found out that I love it,” Almaraz said. “It’s like a family at the gym.” When fight day came she was ready. “She [her opponent] was tough but I sparred so many girls that were heavier than me… I was so prepared,” Almaraz said. She said her style relies on her speed and her endurance. “No matter how hard I get hit I know that I’ll just keep going,” Almaraz said. As a culinary specialist in the U.S. Coast Guard, Almaraz has been at different stations but she loves living in St. Mary’s County, she said, and is encouraged to see so many come to the gym to train. “I see everyone from the community
come here,” she said. “I want to inspire other women to box and young girls, too. “It taught me about commitment and staying focused; it made me a tougher person.” Boxing training means conditioning and Hinmon has his people do calisthenics, heavy bag and focus mitt work each session. Sparring is not required but it is encouraged; those who want training to be competitive must spar. “We find their limits and then we push them to see how far they can go,” Hinmon said. “When you’re in a tournament and you fight, whether you win or lose isn’t in your hands. “There are judges who decide that. What is in your hands is that you do your best.” Hinmon treasures the moral precepts he can teach people through boxing and he said he wants to continue that work, but he still has his sights set on creating outstanding fighters. “I want to produce a world champion,” Hinmon said. “We want to keep touching lives but my main focus is creating a world champion right out of St. Mary’s County.”
Devin Gray, 8, trains with Himmon on focus mitts.
guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Education
The County Times
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Homeschool Day at HSMC HSCC & Pilots N Paws bring you The Fabulous Hubcaps! Saturday • September 8 • 5-10PM Holiday Inn, Solomons, MD 155 Holiday Drive, Solomons, MD 20688 Humane Society of Calvert County is joining forces with Pilots N Paws (a nonprofit that arranges volunteer rescue flights for pups and dogs of all ages, taking them to their forever homes) to bring you a fun filled night of music - featuring The Fabulous Hubcaps, dancing, raffles, silent auctions, and more!
Doors open at 5PM • No reserved seating Hubcaps play from 6-10PM
Registration is open for Historic St. Mary’s City’s fall Homeschool Day, to be held on Thursday, Sept. 27. Twice a year, Historic St. Mary’s City opens its doors to host a day filled with activities specifically designed for homeschoolers and their families. Hands-on demonstrations and activities throughout the day may include the following: colonial games, maritime navigation, primitive technology, food preparation, and colonial medicine. To register for the program, or for more information, call (240) 895-4980 or email programs@digshistory.org. Those who register prior to the day of
the program will get a fast pass, which allows easy admission during busy morning check-in. The cost is an affordable $5 per child for children age 5 and older, with one accompanying free adult. Each additional adult will be charged $10; children younger than 5 are free. For more information about Historic St. Mary’s City, contact the Visitors Center at (240) 895-4990, 800-SMC1634, info@hsmcdigshistory.org, or visit our website at www.hsmcdigshistory.org. Press release by HSMC
CSM Kids’ and Teen College Makes Summer Fun
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The Kids’ and Teen College continues at the College of Southern Maryland with its tradition of offering comprehensive, summer enrichment programs for children ages five to 17-years old. These half-day or full-day programs allow kids and teens to design a summer experience specific to their interests. This summer, Southern Maryland’s youth have been exploring cooking, languages, interior design, acting, cybersecurity and even honing their Harry Potter knowledge. Children and teens can also choose to STEM forward with JEDI Engineering with LEGO, Ultimate Drone Games, and Advanced 3-D Video Game Design. The Kids’ and Teen College continues through Aug. 17. Registration is open for the remaining three weeks of classes and programs in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties. Visit www.csmd.edu/programscourses/non-credit/youth-family-programs/kids-and-teen-college/ to view the schedule. Press release by CSM
Madeline Goodman, of Leonardtown, learns the basics of drone technology and safety before taking to the air in the Drone Coding program.
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CSM Receives $20,000 Gift from Community Bank of the Chesapeake Part of the Bank’s Five-Year Pledge of Support The Community Bank of the Chesapeake (CBTC) presented $20,000 to the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation as part of the bank’s five-year pledge to fund an endowment fund and an annual scholarship fund to support credit and workforce development students. “Our ongoing support of the College of Southern Maryland is unwavering,” said CBTC Chief Operating Officer Jim Di Misa of the bank’s commitment to CSM and its students. Di Misa also serves on the CSM Board of Trustees and is the trustee representative to the CSM Foundation. “We value the educational opportunities this partnership brings to the students and families in our community,” he added. Headquartered in Waldorf, CBTC is a full-service commercial bank serving all of Southern Maryland, with assets of more than $1 billion. Community Bank began its pledge to CSM in 2016 as part of the college’s “Make An Impact” campaign, and the college marked the gift by naming a conference room (Room 202) in the Business Building (BU) at the La Plata Campus and the lobby in the Center for Trades and Energy Training at the Regional
Hughesville Campus in the bank’s honor. Scholarships funded by CBTC are distributed by the CSM Foundation. To be eligible, a credit student must reside in Calvert, Charles, or St. Mary’s county, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have and maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average and be studying in the field of business administration. Workforce Development students must reside in the tri-county area, have a high school diploma or its equivalent and be enrolled in a career development Community Bank of the Chesapeake leaders present CSM with $20,000 towards its endowment and scholarship program. Preference fund. From left: CSM Director of Development Chelsea Brown; CBTC Executive V.P. and Chief Lending will be given to stu- Officer Greg Cockerham, an alumni and CSM Foundation Director Emeriti; CBTC Executive V.P. and Chief dents who demonstrate Administrative Officer and CSM Foundation Director Christy Lombardi; CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy; CBTC C.E.O. William (Bill) Pasenelli; CBTC C.O.O. and CSM Trustee Jim Di Misa; and CSM V.P. of Advocacy financial need. For more informa- and Community Engagement Michelle Goodwin. tion on scholarships at lishing a scholarship at CSM, visit Press release by CSM CSM, visit www.csmd.edu/scholar- www.foundation.csmd.edu. ship. For more information on estab-
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The Tackle Box Fishing Report By Ken and Linda Lamb Contributing Writers
The rain stopped, the sun came out, and the fish went crazy this past weekend. Spot, croaker, perch, big red drum, spanish mackerel, bluefish, flounder and rockfish all got busy feeding this week. Spot and croaker are in the mouth of the Patuxent for bottom fishermen both from boats and the fishing piers. The Solomons pier had good catches of spot most every night this week. There were many nice croaker and perch too. Boaters found croakers and spot in Kingston Hollow and from Town Creek to West Basin on the 30 foot edge. The rockfish bite continues to be very good for trollers on the oyster bars in the upper Potomac around Swan Point and in the Patuxent from Half Pone Point to Broomes Island. Scattered rockfish are active at dusk and dawn in the shallows eager to hit most any lure. Big red drum have been caught by trollers using colorful spoons below Cedar Point from outside the Targets to Hooper’s Island light. Bluefish and spanish mackerel are hitting the spoons when the redfish are being searched for. Cobia are being chummed and chunked up in the lower bay. Live eels in the chumline are working well. There is a good run of crabs underway. There are plenty of catfish in the upper regions of the Potomac and Patuxent. We have seen some really big largemouth bass all week from ponds and St. Mary’s Lake. Bluegill and shell crackers are eager for night crawlers or live crickets.
Red Drum caught on Capt. Luke Koller’s charter boat “Rock Star”
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St. Mary’s Field Hockey Hosts Eight Opponents in 2018
The St. Mary’s field hockey team. Courtesy of SMCM Athletics.
The St. Mary’s College of Maryland field hockey schedule for the upcoming 2018 season has been released and St. Mary’s is looking to christen the new turf with plenty of wins. St. Mary’s finished with eight wins in 2017, the most since the Seahawks recorded 10 victories in 2014. The Seahawks gained a berth in the Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) Field Hockey Championship Tournament for the 24th consecutive season. Seventeen regular season matches comprise the 2018 lineup. These in-
clude battles against 2017 NCAA Division III Field Hockey Championship Tournament participants Christopher Newport University and Salisbury University. When asked about the schedule, third-year head coach Jessica Lanham replied, “We are very excited to compete against our opponents in the 2018 season. We have a strong conference schedule as always in the CAC and have a solid line up out of conference.” St. Mary’s opens up the new campaign with two home contests to
break in the new turf field, welcoming Goucher College on Aug. 31 at 4 p.m. and Stevenson University on Sept. 2 at 1 p.m. The complete Jamie L. Roberts Stadium Complex opens up in Jan. 2019. The Seahawks then begin a fourgame road trip at Randolph-Macon College on Sept. 5 followed by trips to Bridgewater (VA) College on Sept. 8 , Roanoke College on Sept. 15, and Ferrum College on Sept. 16. The team returns home for matchups against Shenandoah University on
Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. and Wilson College on Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. St. Mary’s then hits the road for the next two games, facing Washington College on Sept. 26 and Neumann University on Sept. 29. St. Mary’s begins the month of October with a pair of games in front of the home crowd, hosting Virginia Wesleyan University on Oct. 2 and York on Oct. 9 in the CAC opener. The Seahawks take on Eastern Mennonite University in the final nonconference match-up of the season on the road on Oct. 12. The team remains on the road for the next two games as they resume conference play at Frostburg State on Oct. 14 and follow that up with a league game at CNU on Oct. 17. St. Mary’s concludes the regularseason at home as the Seahawks welcome Salisbury to campus on Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. as part of Hawktoberfest and then host the University of Mary Washington on Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. The Seahawks will recognize their seniors against Salisbury as well. The opening round of the CAC Field Hockey Championship tournament takens place Saturday, Oct. 27 before the semifinal round on Oct. 31 and the championship match-up on Saturday, Nov. 3. Please note that all game dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Press release by SMCM Athletics
45th Governor’s Cup Yacht Race Canceled St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Governor’s Cup Yacht Race, scheduled to take place Friday and Saturday, August 3 and 4, has been canceled. “We have been carefully monitoring the water conditions on the Chesapeake Bay since last week’s opening of the Conowingo Dam on the Susquehanna River,” said Adam L. Werblow, Governor’s Cup regatta chair, and director of the waterfront and head varsity sailing coach at St. Mary’s College. “Unfortunately, massive amounts of debris (both organic and manmade) have made their way into our beautiful bay. The debris has entered the racecourse and increased the danger to navigation. Forecasts call for more rain which will only exacerbate the problem. Given that the Governor’s Cup is an overnight race; in the interest of safety we have made the decision to cancel this year’s regatta. St. Mary’s College of Maryland very much looks forward to hosting the 46th Governor’s Cup next summer.” All fees (including those for entry, transportation, food and hous-
ing) will be returned to competitors. The Governor’s Cup Yacht Race is the longest overnight race on the Chesapeake Bay. This year was to launch a new Solomons leg, with sailors starting at Flag Harbor and sailing to St. Mary’s City. Each year, the main event starts from Maryland’s current capital city in Annapolis to its first capital city in St. Mary’s City. Simultaneously Potomac Leg sailors start at Dahlgren and Southern Leg sailors start at Fishing Bay. For information about the event, visit www.smcm.edu/events/govcup or email govcup@smcm.edu. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education through 2024-2025. St. Mary’s College, designated the Maryland state honors college in 1992, is ranked one of the best public liberal arts schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Approximately 1,600 students attend the college, nestled on the St. Mary’s River in Southern Maryland. Press Release from SMCM
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New Carrier Catapults Continue Testing One year ago, the Navy’s newest aircraft launch and recovery systems successfully conducted historic first sorties aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Today, the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) progress through comprehensive test programs. TESTING TOWARD \ RELIABILITY “Data from shipboard testing indicates that both EMALS and AAG have demonstrated improved reliability projections over the solely land-based testing,” said Capt. Steve Tedford, former Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (PMA 251) program manager. Reliability is a key performance parameter for any new aircraft system, ensuring operational readiness for the fleet. EMALS and AAG are being put through the rigors to ensure they meet developmental milestones. Single-day shipboard operations show that both systems are capable of meeting operational requirements. The EMALS and AAG teams, along with industry partner General Atomics, have developed numerous engineering changes to support the systems’ continued maturity and reliability growth, Tedford explained. TEACHING NEW TECH Program management for both systems is multifaceted, and beyond the complex developmental engineering and test programs, the EMALS and AAG teams have remained focused on several critical support areas. In-depth logistics efforts have been underway to ensure adequate spares planning for the
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Super Hornet catches a wire of the Advanced Arresting Gear system aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) for the first time, marking a naval history first, on July 28, 2017. (U.S. Navy Photo)
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president of General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems Group (GA-EMS). “The dedicated EMALS and AAG teams have excelled in overcoming numerous challenges and will continue charging ahead, completing these concurrent test programs, continually increasing confidence in these technologies and getting both systems mission ready,” said Tedford.
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Betty Francie Angle
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Betty Francie Angle, 75, of Lexington Park MD, passed July 16, 2018 peacefully at her home. Betty was born July 7, 1943 in Peach Orchard, AR, the daughter of Lauvadi E. and Guadalupe G. Reyes. She married George “Smokey” H. Angle, 79 on October 1, 2005 in Lexington Park, MD. She was an avid collector of antique chicken and rooster figurines and enjoyed to spend her spare time shopping local consignment shops. She could also be found tending to her pride and joy, her flower beds. She is survived by her husband George Angle; two daughters, Tammy (Gary) Hanbury of Lexington Park, MD and Tonya Perry of Emlenton, PA; three sons Michael (Suzanne) Perry of Chesapeake, VA, Kevin (Eunice) Angle of Loveville, MD and Robert (Stephanie) Angle of Leonardtown, MD; five sisters, Juanita Faye Gonzales of McQueeney, TX, Joyce Reyes of Rockport, TX, Catheryne (Jim) Reyes Little of Rockport, TX, Janet (Oscar) Pina of Rockport, TX and Rachel Ann Reyes of Rockport, TX; 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She is proceeded in death by her parents, two brothers, one sister, and one nephew. A private ceremony with family was held. Memorial Contributions can be made to the National Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.
Karen Melissa Finch
Karen Melissa Finch, 44, of Mechanicsville MD, passed away on July 27, 2018
at home surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born on June 9, 1974 in La Plata MD, to Eileen M. (Gardiner) and Harry C. Finch Jr. She is the loving mother of Jackson Chandler Finch. Karen is also survived by her sisters: Joyce Linderman and her husband Eric; and Dixie Jordan and her husband Chris. As well as her nieces and nephews, Troy and Brady Jordan, and Arabella and Abigail Linderman, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Karen was predeceased by her grandparents, Harry and Helen Finch and Joseph and Dorothy Gardiner. Karen graduated from Chopticon High School in 1992. She was employed at Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital as a financial analyst. Her greatest joy in life was her son. She loved to just spend time with Jackson and her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, Mechanicsville MD with Father Tietjen officiating. Interment will follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kee Abell, John Finch Jr., Michael George, Lee Gardiner, Earl Gardiner Jr and Charlie Gardiner. Memorial donations can be made to Mother Catherine Academy in Jackson’s name or to Immaculate Conception Church.
Christopher Anthony Hernandez
Christopher Anthony Hernandez, 55, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on July 23, 2018 at his residence. Christopher was born on April 23, 1963
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in New York, New York to the late Galo Hernandez II and Liz Sanchez of Albany, New York. Christopher married his loving wife Rachel Ando Hernandez on December 1, 1984, in lovely San Diego, California. They have one beautiful daughter KT Hernandez. He enlisted in the Navy right after he turned 17 and proudly served his country for 24 years before retiring as a Lieutenant. While in the Navy he was stationed in many different locations. His first duty station was in Charleston, South Carolina. His longest duty station was in Yokosuka, Japan where he spent a total of 12 years. His last stop was in Dahlgren, Virginia and from there he moved to his final home of Lexington Park, Maryland. Christopher enjoyed working on cars, and was a long standing member of the SOMD Camaro Club. He was the former HOA Chairman/President of Greenbrier. Christopher found so much satisfaction in giving back to his fellow man and community by volunteering for different organizations such as Christmas in April, and had even worked with the Special Olympics since 1987. He was also part of the many disaster relief teams the Red Cross had sent up to New Orleans, Louisiana when Hurricane Katrina had landed. When he wasn’t helping out in his community he was known to his family as their very own internet chef. He enjoyed trying to recreate recipes he had discovered via Youtube. His specialties being seafood and grilling/BBQ. He was very good at barbequing and it will be greatly missed. Christopher is survived by his wife and daughter. He has two brothers Galo Hernandez III (Francis) of Thomaston, ME, Mark Hernandez of Albany, New York and a sister Ivy Finn (Keith) of Vernon, New Jersey. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family will receive friends for Christopher’s Life Celebration Visitation on Thursday, August 2nd from 5 until 8 at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary’s County Special Olympics, 25160 Allie’s Way, Hollywood, MD 20636, or Christmas in April, 28231 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
Robert “Bob” David Owen, 72, died on July 24, 2018, at his home in Great Mills, Maryland. He was born on August 29, 1945, in Redlands, California, to the late Jack Edward and Mary Cochran Owen. While attending the University of Missouri, Bob enlisted in the Naval Reserves. He also met his wife Carolyn. Carolyn followed Bob to California where he finished his degree at the California State University – Fullerton. Upon graduation, Bob and Carolyn got married and quickly moved to Newport Rhode Island where Bob attended Officer Candidate School. Bob served 23 years in the United States Navy. He and Carolyn lived in California, Hawaii, Florida, and Virginia. His last ship was the battleship USS Iowa, in which he participated in the recommissioning of in 1984. He retired in 1988 and went to work for several government contractors and ultimately moved to Great Mills, Maryland from Springfield, Virginia in 1997. Bob was very active in giving back to his community. He was president of Kiwanis Club of St. Mary’s County multiple times and Lt. Governor for one term; a member of the Elks Lodge 2092 and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). He and his wife, Carolyn, were very involved in St. Mary’s Genealogical Society and he served as the president of the club. He participated in a mentoring program at a local grade school helping children to read and do homework. He was an avid train collector. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carolyn; daughter, Kimberly Owen, and son, Bradley and his wife, Patricia Owen; sister, Donna Owen Manchester, and Carl Manchester; nieces and nephews, Becky Wilson Karamales, Norman Karamales, Laura Wilson Masling, Will and Chandra Manchester. Services will be held at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, in Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 on August 4, 2018 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Kiwanis Club of Waldorf, Maryland, Foundation, Inc.: P.O. Box 723, Waldorf, MD 20604 or Disabled American Veterans (DAV): P.O. Box 788, Hollywood, MD 20636 or Feral Cat Res-
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David Lee Miles, Jr
David Lee Miles, Jr. 37 of Hyattsville, MD passed away on July 11, 2018. He was born on July 28, 1980 in Cheverly, MD. David was the loving son of Stephanie Lynn Tavel Reumont (David Goff) of Lusby, MD and David Lee Miles, Sr. (Monica) of Charlestown, WV. David is survived by his children Kaila Nicole Miles and stepdaughter Tommi Lynn Ingram both of Baltimore, MD. Siblings; Tiffany Ann Miles (Nick) of Brookville, MD, Matthew Alexander Reumont (Ashley) of California, MD, Michael Joseph Reumont, II (Cherisse) of Baltimore, MD and his stepfather Michael Joseph Reumont of Avenue, MD. David grew up in Maryland where he graduated from Fredrick Douglas High school in 1998. He went on to become a reputable sales representative for Verizon. Recently, David worked for the Salvation Army. His favorite hobbies and pastimes included playing basketball with friends, reading, and rooting for his favorite football team, the Washington Redskins. David was loved by all who knew him and was always willing to lend a helping hand. His smile and charming personality were a bonus to the kind man David was. We mourn the loss of a loving father, son, brother, and friend. David found comfort in worshiping the Lord and reading the Bible. He is now in the presence of the Lord and reunited with his beloved grandparents. Heaven rejoices in a glorious celebration as he is welcomed home. Contributions may be made in his memory to The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center 3304 Kenilworth Avenue Hyattsville, MD 20781.
Catherine “Nora” Johnson Wible
Catherine “Nora” Johnson Wible, 95, of Clements, MD passed away at her daughter’s home in Hollywood, MD on Thursday, July 26, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 7, 1922 in Clements, MD and was the daugh-
ter of the late Agnes Florine Raley Johnson and Edwin Parran Johnson, Sr. Nora is survived by her children; Peggy Dillow (Mickey) of Hollywood, MD, Cathy Brown of Great Mills, MD, Tommy Wible (Sharon) of Baltimore, MD. As well as six grandchildren; Steven Dillow, Jason Dillow (Shelli Click), Jeff Brown (Marcia), Julie Brown-Rund (Bob), Tommy Wible, Jr. (Tara Waldrop) and Katie Wible Murphy (Mike) and one great granddaughter Elizabeth Murphy. She is preceded in death by her siblings Edwina Branan, Rita Wible, Charlotte Beck, and Edwin Johnson, Jr. Nora was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident and she graduated from Margaret Brent in 1939. Nora was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed being on the family farm where she spent many Sunday afternoons with her parents, siblings, nieces and nephews. But, her greatest love was spending time with her children, grandchildren and her new great-granddaughter. Her hobby was studying family genealogy, going to the National Archives in Washington, DC to do research and discussing this subject with friends and family. Her encyclopedic knowledge of all things St. Mary’s County, as well as her family’s history, will be greatly missed. Memorial donations in Nora’s name may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Roger Bernard Mundey
Roger Bernard Mundey, 67 of Clements, MD passed away on July 21, 2018 at his residence. Born June 4, 1951 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Mary Margaret Smith Mundey and Roy Hamilton Mundey. Roger was the loving husband of Charlene Mundey, whom he married on No-
vember 19, 2005 in St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Cheverly, MD. He is survived by his children: Roger Mundey, Jr., Wayne Mundey and Cherie Warren, brother, Richard Mundey of Zephyrhills, FL, and 8 grandchildren. In addition to his parents Roger was preceded in death by his siblings: Lilian Rouse, Roy Mundey, Robert Mundey, Raymond Mundey and Joan Mundey. Roger served in the U.S. Army from February 4, 1971 to January 29, 1973 serving in the Vietnam War earning the National Defense Service Medal. He was a Maintenance Technician for a Property Management Company retiring in 2013, Roger moved to St. Mary’s County in 2007, he was a member of the American Legion Post 217. Pallbearers will be: Michael Costa, Harry Haywood, Kenny Mundey, Joseph Mundey, Michael Mundey and Jonathon Baxter. Memorial contributions may be made to the 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad and/or Holy Angels Catholic Church. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.
Charles David Downs
It is with great sadness that the family of Charles David (Chuck) Downs announces his passing on July 30, 2018 at the age of 58. Charles was the son of the late Buddy Downs. He is survived by his mother Elizabeth Downs, brother Jimmy Downs (Cindy), and his sister Sharon Barnes (Ron). He was the loving husband of Rosine Hodges Downs and father to his beloved animals. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews. Charles was a life-long resident of St Mary’s County where he wore many hats. While he was a master plumber in the community, the community will remember him by his kindness and the friendship he extended to so many. He grew up in Abell, MD “Cabbage Alley” on Canoe Neck Creek and attended Holy Angels Catholic School, serving as an altar boy at Holy Angels Church. He graduated from Chopticon High School while apprenticing with his father at the family plumbing business. In November 1990, he married the love of his life, Rosine Hodges. Over 27 years of marriage they were truly partners and
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soulmates in every aspect of life. They had a commitment to work hard, play hard, and love hard. In 1992, he assumed ownership of Downs Plumbing & Septic Inc. where he grew and managed a demanding business with the support of a dedicated team. While serving on both the St. Mary’s County Plumbing Board and St. Mary’s County Trades Foundation for several years, he was a strong advocate for the plumbing and trades industry. Chuck had a passion for speed and was no stranger to the world of racing. He raced in many events at Potomac Speedway and Old Dominion Raceway driving and competing in the various class divisions. He enjoyed all aspects of the sport; racing, spectating, and supporting. This extended from the Soap Box Derby Hills to the dirt tracks from here to Tulsa, OK. Chuck’s love for racing also included boats where at the age of 13 he acquired his first boat. Through the years he dabbled in the sport of boat racing whether it be bath tub boats, drag boats, or vintage boats. Chuck’s other hobbies included hunting, softball, watching football, pleasure boating, and just enjoying time with family and friends where he thrived from their camaraderie. Charles will be remembered by his genuine kindness and generosity which was the product of his strong Catholic faith and upbringing. He was committed to putting God first and demonstrated it in the simplicities of everyday life serving others and his community. It is difficult to capture every aspect of his remarkable character and the positive impact he left with so many. Put simply, Charles truly loved his neighbor. It is with this premise of giving and serving, that donations may be made to St. Francis Xavier Church, Compton, MD. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 2, 2018 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 10:00AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Father Rob Maro officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers include his dedicated team of Downs Plumbing, Al Hayden, Jr., Bobby Suite, Billy Downs, Wayne Shotwell, Wayne King, Ronnie King, Charles Combs, Terry Mattingly, Cody Combs and John Taylor. Honorary pallbearers are his enormous group of his closest friends. Contributions may be made to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 21370 Newtowne Neck Road Compton, MD 20627, Leonardtown Vol. Fire Department P.O. Box 50 Leonardtown, MD 20650. Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD 20650, Seventh Dist. Vol. Fire Department P.O. Box 206 Avenue, MD 20609, and Seventh Dist. Vol Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.
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2018 Maryland Natural Resource Photo Contest The 15th Annual Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo Contest runs through August 31. Winners will be featured in DNR’s 2019 wall calendar and published in the winter 2019 edition of the magazine. Enter now for a chance to win cash, state parks passports and other terrific prizes! Details: dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/photocontest. aspx Homeschool Day at HSMC Registration is open for Historic St. Mary’s City’s fall Homeschool Day on Thursday, September 27. $5 per child, age 5 and older. Register or info, call 240-8954980 or email Programs@DigsHistory. org.
ONGOING BIG FUN ART! Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13470 Dowell Rd., Solomons Bright colors, bold scales, and a playful spirit. Displayed in the Daugherty Gallery through Sep. 23. Works have boldness in color, an exaggeration in scale, abundance in repetition, dynamic in pattern, or playful in subject. It’s all about the joy! 410326-4640. www.annmariegarden.org Friday & Saturday, August 3 & 4 National Lawn Mower Races Bowles Farms, 22880 Budds Creek Rd., Clements Friday, Gates open at 5:00 PM Saturday, Gates open at 2:00 PM Races start at 7:00 on Friday and 6:00 on Saturday. Family friendly event. Food & refreshments available. No coolers. $10 (under 8/free). Proceeds benefit various St. Mary’s County organizations. 301-4752139. www.bowlesfarms.com
Friday, August 3 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 that Historic Sotterley has to offer. Included with regular admission. Info: 301373-2280. www.sotterley.org First Friday in Leonardtown! 5:00 – 9:00 PM A fun evening to show appreciation for our dedicated First Responders. Many shops and restaurants will be offering special discounts for our community heroes. Demos by local departments as well as
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vehicles on display. Opening receptions at local art galleries and one-evening only specials at stores and restaurants. Local favorite Phillip Michael Parsons will be featured in Leonardtown Square for a free concert 6:00-8:00. The audience participation Drum & Percussion Circle w/ the SoMar Drummers 8:00-9:00 at St. Mary’s County Arts Council at 22660 Washington St.,Check www. leonardtownfirstfridays.com for updates and details. Operation Solomons Cradle of Invasion NAS Pax to Solomons Riverwalk 5:00 – 6:00 PM A motorcade to honor all participating WWII veterans. Starting at 5:30, near the Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS), motorcycles will lead the motorcade of veterans over the bridge to Solomons. The public is encouraged to line the parade route, wave flags and cheer them on. Hosted by the Circle of Angels Initiative, Inc. www.circleofangels.org USO Night Solomons Riverwalk Pavilion, Solomons 6:00 – 9:00 PM The motorcade of World War II Veterans for “Operation Solomon Cradle of Invasion” will arrive for this commemorative service of USO style entertainment. SPAMtime, T/S Vince “Spam” Turner and PFC Vincent “Bubba” Turner will re-enact a 1942 radio broadcast of music from the era. Free and open to the public. www.circleofangels.org. Envisioning our Future Through Creativity St. Mary’s County Arts Council, 22660 Washington St. 5:30 – 6:30 PM A special Art Share Series presentation and slide show by local artist Christina Allen to launch a joint venture of artists of every media – writers, dramatic arts, creative scientists, visionaries, and more. Info: corncribstudio@gmail.com Tailgate Auction Charlotte Hall Farmer Market 29890 Three Notch Road, 6:00 - 8:30 PM Pull up with quality consignment items you want to sell. Register for seller/bidder number to receive an assigned parking spot. Present items you wish to sell (“RING”) to the crowd as the auctioneer sells to the highest bidder.
Sat. & Sun., August 4 & 5 National Lighthouse Weekend Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum & Historic Park 44720 Lighthouse Road Tour the museum, climb the oldest lighthouse on the Potomac and visit the Keep-
ers Quarters. Family-friendly activities bring a kayak for a paddle or pack a picnic lunch for a day of lighthouse fun. Info: 301994-1471 or visit: www.stmarysmd.com/ recreate/museums.
Saturday, August 4 First Saints Community Church Yard Sale 25550 Point Lookout Rd. Leonardtown 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Our yearly Nearly New Sale. We’ve got tons of treasures! Furniture, yard supplies, decor, accessories, holiday decorations, toys and games. Enjoy indoor shopping. All proceeds go to support community outreach ministries including Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen. Farmer’s Market at Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood 8:00 AM - Noon Fresh local produce, herbs, flowers, artisan vendors, and handson activities for the whole family. SotterleyFarm.org Elms Beach Cleanup 19350 Back Door Road (turn at Bay Forest Road, then Back Door Road) Lexington Park 9:00 - 11:00 AM Meet at the beach to clean up the trash for the wildlife and stay for a free day at the beach! If you register at the link below beforehand, we will put your name on the list for free park entry. act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formc ampaignid=7010Z000002B1MTQA0 Poker Run for Autism Seabreeze Restaurant, Mechanicsville 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration: 10:00-11:30. Kickstands up at noon. All vehicles. $20 person. $10 extra rider. $5 for another card at last stop. Proceeds benefit the Greenwell Foundation in Hollywood, Md. African American Schoolhouse Open 18287 Cherryfield Road, Drayden 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM A docent will be on site to answer questions. Please come and visit! Beach Party Leonardtown Square 4:00 – 9:00 PM No need for tickets; all event-sponsored activities are free! Street closures Noon – 11:00 PM. Historic Sunset Supper Cruise Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons 5:00 – 7:30 PM Aboard the historic Wm. B. Tennison enjoy a 90-minute cruise through history. Return to the museum for a light supper. $50/person. Reservations required. Partici-
pants are invited to bring their own libations. Info: contact Melissa McCormick at 410-326-2042 ext. 41. calvertmarinemuseum.com
Sunday, August 5 Vendor Show Volunteer Fire Department, Hollywood 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Free admission and free parking. ATM on site. Refreshments available for sale. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hollywood VFD. Info, contact Leone Gatton at 301-373-2221 or www.hvfd7.com.
Tuesday, August 5 National Lighthouse Day Recognizes the important role lighthouses played in the history of the United States as well as the values of safety, heroism, and American ingenuity. Keys to Independence Series College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus 6:00 – 8:00 PM Department of Aging & Human Services work with participants to develop a sense of empowerment and self-efficacy to better prepare for the future. Threeclass series: Tuesdays, August 7, 14, and 21. Free. Registration required. Sarah Miller, 301-475-4200, ext. 1073, or email atsarah.miller@stmarysmd.com.
Wednesday, August 8 Fundraiser Leonardtown Grille, 25470-C Point Lookout Road Lunch or Dinner Delicious food, great hospitality. Dine in or carry out. 10% will be donated to the 7th District Volunteer Fire Department. 301-690-2113.
Thurs. - Sat., August 9 - 11 L’il Margaret’s Bluegrass Festival Goddard Farm, 21810 Clay Hill Road, Leonardtown 12:30 PM Twelve of the finest traditional Bluegrass and hillbilly music groups from New York to Nashville take the stage. A familyfriendly camping experience and some of the country’s best Bluegrass music. Three days of festivities. $65/person for 3 days. Individual day tickets can be purchased at the gate. Camping can be purchased at the gate or by reservation: Goddard Farm at 301-475-8191. Rain or shine. Details and more about the festival, visit www.lilmargaretsbluegrass.com. State of Maryland Tourism website at www.shar.es/anJ3uz, or call 301-737-3004.
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Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658 Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
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Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services
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 301-475-4200, ext. *1073, or email sarah.miller@stmarysmd.com to sign up. We look forward to seeing you there!
Walk a Million Miles
Join the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services and seniors across the state of Maryland as we “Walk a Million Miles.” Track your activity in August, September, and October with the monthly log sheet available at the centers, through email, and on our website at www.stmarysmd. com/aging. Turn your monthly log sheet in at your local center by the 5th of the following month for a chance to win a monthly prize drawing. Seniors that participate for the entire duration will be entered for a chance to win the grand prize! Finish your Walk a Million Miles campaign strong by joining us during the Walk Maryland Day 5K at John V. Baggett Park at Laurel Grove on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Check in starts at
LEGO Block Party
Leonardtown Library will hold a LEGO Block Party on Tuesday, August 7 from 2 – 4 p.m. Lexington Park Library will hold a LEGO Block Party on Tuesday, August 7 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination! Come and build something amazing with our thousands of LEGO and Duplo pieces. All ages, no registration.
Kindergarten Here We Come!
Charlotte Hall Library will hold Kindergarten, Here We Come! on Wednesday, August 8 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Leonardtown Library will hold Kindergarten, Here We Come! on Saturday, Au-
9:30 a.m. Senior participants will receive a free water bottle while supplies last, and a special gift for completing the 5K (3.1 miles). Lunch will be available for purchase from food trucks on site. For more information about this event contact Alice Allen at 301-475-4200, ext. *1063, or Alice.Allen@stmarysmd. com.
Tai Chi 2 for Arthritis
The Garvey Senior Activity Center will offer Tai Chi 2 for Arthritis on Mondays, Aug. 6-Sept. 10, at 8:30 a.m. The Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi program developed by Dr. Paul Lam, uses gentle Sun-style Tai Chi routines that are safe, easy to learn and suitable for every fitness level. The Tai Chi program helps reduce stress, increase balance and flexibility, and improves your overall mind, body and spirit. During the series, participants revisit warm-up and cool-down exercises, six basic core movements, direction changes, and learn five advanced movements. Due to the nature of this class, attendance at all sessions is highly recommended and advanced sign-up is required. To register, call 301-475-4200, ext.*1050.
To Supplement or Not?
Registered Dietician Donna Taggert will be at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Monday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Monday, Aug. 16, at 10 a.m. to discuss dietary supplements, their benefits, and if and how they should fit into your diet. The class is free but space is limited. To sign up, call gust 11 from 10 – 11 a.m. Let’s get ready to start Kindergarten (or PreKindergarten)! We’ll read stories about school, make crafts, learn how to stay healthy and safe at school, and take a practice ride on a real school bus! Registration will open two weeks before each program, www.stmalib.org.
Common Thread
Charlotte Hall Library will hold Common Thread on Wednesday, August 8 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber. Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, crossstitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Bring your current project, mingle with like-minded makers, and swap patterns, ideas, and tips. Basic supplies available, if needed. All skill levels welcome. No registration required.
301-475-4200, ext. *3103, for the Northern Senior Activity Center or 301-4754200, ext. *1658, for the Loffler Senior Activity Center. Donna will be available these days for individual nutrition counseling. Call or text 240-538-6539 to schedule a session with her directly.
Law Enforcement Training Facility Tour
The Triad/SALT Council invites you to join us on a trip to the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions in Sykesville, MD, on Wednesday, Aug. 8! This trip will include a tour of the training facility and demonstrations of the driving range and virtual marksmen course! Lunch can be purchased on-site. The van will depart from the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 6 a.m. and will return at 5 p.m. Registration is required. Contact Community Programs & Outreach Manager Sarah Miller at 301475-4200, ext. *1073, or sarah.miller@ stmarysmd.com for more information.
Crafting with Deb: Abstract Magic Marker Coasters
Come join us as we create magic marker coasters on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m. at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. These coasters add an abstract artful look to your home. No art experience needed! You will get to decorate 4 coasters to take with you. The cost is $4, payable at the time of sign up. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050, to learn more.
Yoga at the Library
Lexington Park Library will hold Yoga at the Library on Saturday, August 11 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 on www.stmalib.org.
Art 101
Lexington Park Library will hold Art 101 on Monday, August 13 from 2 – 3
Luau Tickets Still Available
The Loffler Luau, one of our favorite summer traditions, is coming up on Aug. 23. Tickets are available now for $10. Dance to the music of favorite DJ Mean Gene; enjoy a feast fit for a tropical island party and wear your favorite tropical garb (we’ll supply the lei). Most important of all - bring your best party mood! A limited number of tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis. Stop by the reception desk during regular hours to get your ticket. Questions? Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658.
Whole Body Therapeutics & More
Learn to use simple tennis ball techniques that improve the condition of muscles and fascia to benefit posture, mobility, stability, range of motion, blood flow, nerve function, and the immune system. Instructor Judi Lyons will teach you how to use these techniques to bring drug-free relief to stiff and painful areas of your body in just minutes. Classes will be at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays, Aug. 14-28, from 1-3 p.m. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and will need to be able to get on the floor for exercises. The cost is $30, payable to the instructor for all 3 classes and includes a gift bag of four tennis balls. Participants are advised to bring a sock for the tennis balls, water, a yoga mat, and reading glasses if needed. Maximum benefit is received by attending all three sessions. Space is limited and sign-up and payment is required in advance by visiting the front desk. For more information call 301-475-4200, ext. *3101.
p.m. “Every child is an artist” - Pablo Picasso. 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 required on www.stmalib.org.
aMAZEing Coding
Leonardtown Library will hold aMAZEing Coding on Monday, August 13 from 2 – 4 p.m. Interested in either coding, robots or mazes? Learn the basics of how coding works by “teaching” a robot the correct steps to complete a challenging maze. Learning is easy when it’s this much fun. No coding or computer experience needed! Recommended for ages 6-10, registration required on www.stmalib.org.
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A Teenager’s Woes During the summer of 1962, at the age of 16, I got every teenager’s dream—my driver’s license. My head was filled with thoughts of all the high adventures I would soon experience. Life was going to be pretty sweet. Then came reality. The only car I would be driving would be the family sedan—a Ford with fins so long the car was longer than our house. It always had at least one bad tire, or so my father said. His parting words to me on those rare occasions I was driving off on my own were “don’t drive fast--that right rear tire is bad.” (Or left rear, or front right or left right tire--pick one). Did it not occur to him that after the third or fourth such warning, I had caught on or better yet that such a warning would actually slow me down? The only place I was allowed to drive alone was to Stone’s Store on the old Mechanicsville Road. With that “tank” I was driving, the chances of me getting my speed up to 50 before I had arrived at my destination were slim and none. Finally, I got a break. My mother came down with pneumonia. She called me to her bedside and said, “take the dirty clothes to the laundromat and wash them.” I know in my heart of hearts that I must have been worried about my mother, but all of that was lost in “take the dirty clothes to the laundromat and wash them.” The clouds gave way, the sun began to shine, and the birds
began singing. I was going to drive to Leonardtown. OMG. Wait for it—here it comes…. then she said, “Aunt Bessie’s going with you.” Now I dearly loved my Aunt Bessie but I sure as the devil didn’t want her to go with me, but there was no getting around it. We drove to Leonardtown and I didn’t say a word. I now regret that because it wasn’t Aunt Bessie’s fault and even if I’d done something wrong she wouldn’t have told (within reason of course). We get to the laundromat. I’d never been in one before, but I’m too ticked to ask anybody for help and Aunt Bessie is saying nothing. She may have had the answers I needed but if so, she wasn’t saying. I stuffed (and I mean stuffed) three or four washers full of clothes. I then threw in what I considered an adequate amount of detergent.” Thankfully my mother hadn’t sent along any bleach. I plunked down next to Aunt Bessie to wait. Within five minutes soap bubbles began spewing from the washers—all of the washers. Suds ran down the fronts of the machines and kept running throughout the entire cycle. After the final rinse, the clothes were still full of soap. I then had to unload, and hand rinse every piece of clothing. Needless to say, the ride home was very quiet too.
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“In Need of Tradition” I am wondering how hard it would be to start a family tradition of Sunday dinners. You know, like you used to have, or had to attend. Maybe something even idealized like how the family part of the Blue Bloods cast has Sunday dinner no matter what goes on in their lives. They spar and parry with words, philosophies, and judgements… and always have closing words of wisdom. I want to solve the world’s problems over the dinner table too. Unfortunately, our dinner table is like many ADHD crafting, artist, and project women’s’ tables, and normally covered with all of the above, or paperwork to go through. I believe the table is wood, but sometimes it is really hard to tell. If you know my husband, then you know that he is a relatively patient man up to a point (relative to the phases of the moon, his zodiac sign, hunger, and work stress). Then, all of a sudden, or so it seems to me, he asks pointedly either, “why do we have a dining room table if it is never used to dine on?” or when pushed to the end of his patience, “When are you going to get all the crap off this table???!” As you know, I am married to a retired federal firefighter – they are not known for patience. They are known for decisiveness and action. People’s lives depend on this trait. When this trait is brought together with the traits of, “Well, should I work on this, oh wait I need to organize my closet, or oh my, the dishes need to be done, or how about I start a new project instead?”, then you can imagine the scenarios that follow. The end result is normally a clean dining room table for one day. It really is a pretty table when it is clear, but that stifles my creativity. Yes, my husband and I normally have an old-fashioned Sunday dinner, but I think it would be nice to have all the family over once a month or so. Crazy you say? There is probably no way we could get all the kids and grandkids together on one day, though we came close to it one day last month just by accident. We ended up with three of our four children, seven of nine grandchildren, and three that are pretty much grandchildren as well. Only one granddaughter was there. Most
of the day it was roving packs of boys under 13, running in and out of the pool, keeping Mindy happily occupied, and fencing with bamboo lengths in the back yard, cut down by my son Ryan. Images from the book Lord of the flies swam through my head. But they all had a great time and were very hungry for the impromptu feast of smoked beef my husband cooked, hamburgers, hotdogs, and anything else we could throw together on short notice. Spontaneous events are just the best. All the parents were happy no doubt with extremely tired children. And, as all grandparents say, “We wind them up and send them back home.” A glass of rich red wine didn’t hurt during the day either. But, I love it. I raised two boys, was a scout leader and always in their schools. I love the noise and the activity, and most of all I feel the love, deep and warm for every one of the little creatures sweet children. Most of all, I would love it EVERY Sunday, but my husband’s voice is in the back of my head, “ARE YOU CRAZY?” My mother had us up to Clinton one or two Sundays a month when my sons were young for Sunday dinner. It is a wonderful memory that I hope they will never forget. There wasn’t so much going on then it seems. Maybe it is just me, but it seems so many children’s activities stretch right through Sundays now; no time for religious services or simple family time - sans electronics. I have a plan, but it will have to wait a bit, for a Sunday dinner with all the kids very soon. I told my husband of my plan to have all the kids for some Sunday dinners, and parents too if they want to stay instead of taking care of child-free errands. He said, “ARE YOU CRAZY??” I told him the first one would be when he was going to be away with the guys of the family, then he was like, “Okay, great idea”. The other reason I have to wait is obvious…..…it will take me that long to clean the table. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on Facebook
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Shakespeare in the City 2018 Tickets on Sale for Romeo and Juliet
Celebrating the sixth year of Shakespeare in the City, Historic St Mary’s City and The Newtowne Players are proud to present the iconic Romeo and Juliet. Tickets are now on sale for the production, to be held on the State House lawn of Historic St. Mary’s City, August 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18. In one of Shakespeare’s most famous works, the love story of Romeo & Juliet presents two star-crossed lovers who are caught in the ongoing conflict of two feuding families. In their quest for eternal love, their choices and twists of fate lead them to tragedy. Performance will be rain or shine. Tickets can be purchased online at
w w w.new tow neplayers.org /shakespeare-tickets.html, and can also be purchased in The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary (box office) the evening of the performance. The Box Office will open at 6:30. Historic St. Mary’s City is a museum of living history and archaeology on the site of Maryland’s first capital in beautiful, tidewater Southern Maryland. For more information about the museum contact the Visitor Center at 240-8954990, 800-SMC-1634, or info@HSMCdigsHistory.org. Press Release by Historic St. Mary’s City
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