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Two Charged With Abandoning Vessel
The abandoned vessel in the Patuxent River is still leaking contaminants.
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Two men have been charged with one count each of abandoning a vessel in an area north of the West Basin of the Patuxent River that has been steadily leaking oil and fuel just off shore. Ronald Phillip Ferry, of Virginia and Jared David Kaplan Russell, of Takoma Park could each face up to six months in jail or a $1,000 fine if convicted of the
single charge. Natural Resources Police reported in court documents that they found the sinking boat Aug. 21 “in an obvious state of disrepair.” The 108-foot vessel “was anchored and the stern was completely under the water and sitting on the bottom in 12-feet of water,” an application for a statement of charges showed. “The vessel was resting on the bottom and could not move with winds or tide.” For weeks now both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast
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Guard have monitored the derelict craft, even laying down a floating boom around the vessel to help keep fuel and oil from moving farther out into the Patuxent River. Officials on base announced Tuesday that they had transferred cleanup efforts to the Coast Guard. “After monitoring the vessel and responding to the leakage over the past few days, it’s clear to see that the oil or hazardous substances [OHS] leak is coming from it; Pax River’s call to action was absolutely necessary to prevent an environmental impact to the river” said David Wick, NAS Patuxent River Installation Program Director, Port Operations. “If we didn’t place a boom around this vessel, the wind would have pushed the OHS to Solomons’ shores and caused an even greater environmental impact than occurred.” Commissioner Todd Morgan, who can view the derelict from his property along the river, said the vessel had been a problem for months. “We’ve been talking to DNR (Department of Natural Resources) about it for three months,” Morgan told The County Times. “The smell has not been great. “It’s just been dragging in the Lower Patuxent for three months now.” Morgan said he had been informed that once the clean up was complete the Coast Guard would tow the partially sunken vessel to Crisfield in Somerset County. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Hollywood Auto Hearing Continued to October
A portion of the property in Hollywood where the new commercial center and Winegardner Auto are to be built.
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
A controversial project to place a car dealership on a 22-acre parcel of what was once farmland in Hollywood just north of the intersection with Route 245 began its run through the Board of Appeals process last week with both the ap-
plicants and community members sparring over the impacts it will have on the community. The main concerns were over the projected heavy increase in traffic and the three entrances to the site approved by the State Highway Administration, a right-in/right-out entrance on Route
235, an entrance on Sotterley Road and another on Old Three Notch Road. Residents complained that these entrances, combined with the additional 13,000 traffic trips per day at the site due to the already-approved Hollywood Commercial Center at the same site, will make an existing dangerous intersection even more so. Attorney Christopher Longmore, representing Dean Limited Partnership LLP, presented the project for the new Winegardner Automotive as meeting all the state’s and county’s regulations for approval. The traffic study promulgated by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., the agent for the developer, showed that the car dealership, placed right next to the commercial center, would generate an additional 969 car trips per day on the site. Despite claims from the developer and from Winegardner owners at the Aug. 30 hearing in Leonardtown that the site and adjoining roads could handle the traffic increase, residents continued to cry foul. Several said they wanted the development, but that the entrances to the property should be changed.
They also questioned whether a development should be approved simply because it met all the legal requirements but posed a potential burden to the community at large due to its impacts. “We want this to happen, we just don’t want the entrances to be where they’re going to be,” said Gary Meekins. “It’s not a safe idea, people are going to do die. “Old Three Notch Road and Sotterley Road are failed intersections.” Tracy Kubinek, a resident on Whiskey Creek Road, cited the county’s planning and zoning ordinance clause relating to the “health, welfare and public safety of the general public.” “Just because a project meets regulation or code does that make it right?” Kubinek asked. The end of the approval process rests with the director of the Department of Land Use and Growth Management, Bill Hunt, who decides whether a project can move forward. The meeting lasted until the allotted time was finished, necessitating a continuance until the next appeals board meeting in October. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Judge Grants Expungement Of Environmental Advocates Charges in Case of Dead Infant Press For Transit Alternatives By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
The record of a local man charged with negligence four years ago in connection with the death of his child in a hot car on Patuxent River Naval Air Station is to be expunged by order of a federal judge, The County Times has learned. In May attorneys for John McDonald Junek petitioned the U.S. District Court in Greenbelt to expunge Junek’s record in the incident; in 2016, after a lengthy investigation and court battle, all charges against him were dropped. “After review of this matter I have granted the relief you are requesting,” wrote U.S. Magistrate Judge Charles B. Day to Junek’s attorney William M. Ferris in a missive dated Aug. 29. In his letter Day stated that the power of federal courts to grant expungement was limited to only certain cases but Junek’s case fell within that range. The criminal complaint against Junek filed in 2015 showed he had dropped his older, 4-year-old son off at pre-school that morning before going on base to his office at Building 2187. Junek told law officers that he was supposed to drop the infant, the just 17 months old, off at the child development center on base but failed to do so, leaving him in a rear-facing child seat from
about 8:50 A.M. to 3:20 P.M. At nearly half past 3p.m. Junek received a call from his wife to ask if he had the car seat and then realized, according to the criminal complaint, that he might not have dropped his son off. Junek found the infant unconscious and unresponsive in the hot car, the complaint said, and he called emergency responders. Junek later told law officers that he had even come back out to his car at just before 1 P.M. for a meeting in another building, drove to that destination and had to air out the car because it was so hot. Junek’s latest filing in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt shows he wants an expungement of his record to facilitate a promotion in the U.S. Navy Reserve. “Defendant is a Naval Reserve officer up for promotion to Commander, but whose promotion has been held up by this case,” court filings read. “…the requested expungement is, therefore, very important to him.” Junek has also appealed a Department of Social Services ruling in January charging him with neglect of his infant son who died. That appeal has yet to be completed, court records show. guyleonard@countytimes.net
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Rapidly growing Southern Maryland has a transportation problem, say officials with the Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust and the local Sierra Club, and they want community input on finding alternatives to traffic congestion and proliferation of vehicle emissions. Citizens got a chance to voice those concerns at a forum Aug. 29 at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. “Things are getting crowded down here,” said Frank Allen, president of the land trust, which is seeking to preserve rural land throughout the region. “If you widen the Thomas Johnson Bridge to a four lane span, would that actually accomplish anything.” Allen said Route 4, if left in its current state on either end of the bridge in St. Mary’s or Calvert, would only cause more traffic woes with a four-lane bridge. And widening Route 4, he said, would mean eventual widening of other roads elsewhere pushing the region’s traffic capacity to its limit. “You can only widen so many roads before you run out of places to widen,” said Allen. “Maybe we need to change the funding formula from funding heavily for highways to funding heavily for mass transit.” Rosa Hance, president of the South-
ern Maryland Sierra Club chapter, said forum attendees were concerned with reducing traffic congestion but said the region needed more and different infrastructure to make that happen. “We asked people what they would need to be persuaded to have a lower carbon footprint,” Hance told The County Times. “They talked about things like hybrid cars and electrically powered vehicles but they needed it to be affordable.” This included charging stations for such vehicles, but they also said the region needed better mass transit. Allen said heavy mass transit such as a rail line was likely not feasible for St. Mary’s and Calvert counties, but a bus service could work well, especially with conveniently placed stations. “Everybody wants to live near one of these stations because services spring up around them,” Allen said. “It automatically happens when you have mass transit.” Mass transit that focused on a bus service, perhaps starting as a commuter bus, would leave “a lighter footprint,” he said. The availability of mass transit became more pressing, he said, since the population of Southern Maryland was aging. “Not everybody is going to be able to drive themselves,” Allen said. “We need public transportation.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Campaign Reports Show Candidates War Chests By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
As the political season reaches its zenith, candidates are steadily gathering their finances Del. Matt Morgan for the final push in the general election; with some sitting on tens of thousands of dollars. In the senate race for District 29 GOP candidate Commissioner Jack Bailey reTodd Morgan ported $16,026.11 as of the Aug. 28 deadline in his war chest; this was after he had raised more than $33,000 in receipts and just under $29,000 in expenses. His Democrat opponent Thomas Brewer reported $5,177.80 in his campaign fund, in addition to a prior balance of $2,794.90. His campaign reported $4,343.68 in receipts and donations with $1,997.30 in expenditures. Del. Deb Rey, the District 29 B incumbent, has more than twice the cash
balance on hand over her Democrat opponent Brian Crosby at $36,101.56 on hand; her latest receipt tally shows she has raised $14,855.35 and spent $11,853.35 on her reelection campaign so far. Crosby reported $13,440.55 on hand and a prior balance of $20,279.36; he has received $8,551.56 in the latest reporting period and spent $15,390.37 on his bid for Rey’s seat. Del. Matt Morgan, of Dist. 29 A, has a huge war chest of more than $73,000 on hand versus his Democrat opponent Roberta Loker’s $4,652.24; Del. Jerry Clark, Dist. 29 C also holds a commanding fundraising lead over Democrat candidate Julia Nichols by a margin of his $16,834 on hand to her $2,334. In the county commissioner races Commission Mike Hewitt had the greatest rate of fundraising for the reporting period at $25,385 in receipts with $9,840.82 in expenditures; this left him with $17,125.87 left on hand. His opponent, Democrat Rose Frederick in the District 2 race, had just $1,549 on hand from a prior balance of $4,887.74. She has received $3,518.90 for her campaign and spent $6,857.15 so far, ac-
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Governor Larry Hogan today an- academic program offered before and nounced $18.6 mil- after the school day, or in summer lion in new educa- a school with a high concentratio for n of tion funding to go students in kindergarten through eighth living in poverty toward a series and at risk of falling of initiatives, includ- behind academic requirements, along with $500,000 for ing recommenda the recruitment, traintions from Mary- ing, and ongoing development of new land’s Commission teachers. An additional $4.9 on Innovation and million will be used by the Interagency Excellence in EduCommission cation, known as the Kirwan Commis- School Construction (IAC) to conductOn sion. While the Commission statewide facilities a assessment. will present its final findings The governor also and at the end of 2018, recommendations ditional $1.8 million authorized an adthis funding reflects in the current fispreliminary recommenda cal year tions made through for need-based scholarships earlier this year. the Maryland “Every child in Maryland Commission (MHEC). Higher Education deserves access to a world-class In addition to the education, regardfunding for the less of what neighborhoo Kirwan d they happen released recommendations, Hogan also to grow up in,” said $40 million in school Governor Hogan. safety “That’s why our administrati funding that had been restricted on has pro- legislature vided record funding in the budget. 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cording to her campaign’s latest report. The largest overall commissioner war chest is Commissioner Todd Morgan’s at more than $33,000 on hand from a previous balance of $32,493. Running unopposed in District 4, Morgan has raised just $1,000 and spent $20 on his campaign. In the three-way race in District 1 GOP candidate Eric Colvin has just $645.15 on hand after receiving $1,301 in donations and spending $747.14 on his campaign, Democrat Timothy Ridgell has a much greater lead in fundraising with $5,414.80 on hand after $7,500 in donations and spending just over $3,000 on his campaign. Unaffiliated candidate Roy Alvey has $2,479 on hand after $4,000 in donations and $1,520 in expenditures. Commissioner John O’Connor reported just $816.98 in his campaign
coffers while his unaffiliated opponent Clarke Guy has $1,872.80 on hand. Com missioner President Randy Guy filed an affidavit with the state Commissioner showing he does Mike Hewitt not intend to accept or spend more than $1,000 on his campaign, while his Democrat opponent Howard Thompson reported $5,659.04 on hand. Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron reported having $5,474.91 on hand compared to that of his former lieutenant Ted Belleavoine, a Democrat, with just $1,144.79.
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four, who live in the immediate neighborhood, expressed concern about the extra traffic generated by the additional units. They feared that traffic would not only use the signalized Patuxent Boulevard intersection with Route 4, but also the narrow Myrtle Point and Kingston Creek roads. That concern about traffic appeared to be the major stumbling block for the commission members, even though it had the blessing of the county’s Department of Public Works. The developer based their traffic conclusions on a 2007 study and revised it to accommodate the new units. But the county allows such studies to consider that townhouses generate less than one-half of the traffic that single-family homes do. That led to the finding of just a few extra trips per day, and the developer agreed to pay a fee to mitigate that. Guy wasn’t convinced at the time. He described the proposal as “too much.” Guy added, “I feel there are too many units for that site.” Guy made a motion that was seconded by alternate Caroline King, who was sitting in for commission chairman Howard Thompson, who recused himself because he has a relative who is a neighbor of the project. King said the conclusion about traffic being generated was based on “a flawed, outdated study.” She said it was a quiet area. “I think it is too much, too close.” Then Vice Chairman Shelby Guazzo, who was running the meeting in Thompson’s absence, agreed with the motion, although she called it a “troublesome decision to make. Seventy-six (units) to me is too much for the neighborhood.”
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Staff Boo-Boo Scuttles Subdivision Public Hearing Woops! The St. Mary’s County Planning Commission was scheduled on Aug. 27 to hear the next phase of the controversial Woods at Myrtle Point subdivision. It didn’t happen. The planners were scheduled to hold a public hearing on the proposal for an 86lot townhouse development labeled as the project’s Section 5. Instead, Director of Land Use and Growth Management Bill Hunt sheepishly approached the microphone and apologized. He said the staff report posted on the county website along with the meeting agenda had some missing pages and the error had just been caught. Hunt said he wanted to be abundantly safe in case there were later complaints. So, he requested that the commission, chaired at the meeting by Vice Chairman Clarke Guy, postpone the hearing. The applicant’s attorney, Chris Longmore, agreed to the postponement. The hearing was rescheduled for Sept. 10, the commission’s next regular meeting. A year ago, the planning commission denied, on a 5-2 vote, an additional 75 units at the subdivision on Patuxent Boulevard just off Route 4. Developer Curtis Development Corporation of Prince Frederick had proposed converting previously approved single -family homes to luxury townhouses and condominiums. The additional units would have brought the development’s total buildout to 443 units. A half-dozen people spoke during the public comment section of that June 2017 hearing. Two of them were residents of the community and supported what Curtis was doing. But the other
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Dr. Thomas Miller of Chesapeake Biological Lab Reaching Out to Tell Its Story to the Community By Dick Myers Editor
Since its founding in 1925 in a small waterman’s shack by Dr. Reginald V. Truitt, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (CBL) in Solomons has been an integral part of the Southern Maryland community. They employ 126 plus some part-timers and lots of volunteers; 100 are scientists/researchers on nine acres in 21 buildings. Yet many people don’t know that it is there or what it does. “We are possibly our own worst enemy in how we tell our story,” said CBL Director Dr. Tom Miller. “I would like people to know that CBL is a community of internationally-known, respected scientists. We are committed to working with the local community.” Miller, 58, came to the United States from London, England in 1982 to do graduate work at North Carolina State University. His original interest was insects that live in streams. “By the time I got to my PhD, the guy who was my advisor said, ‘You can ask exactly the same questions you are asking on stream insects about fish and people will care a lot more about the answers you found out. So, I switched to fish during my PhD and went into marine biology from there.” His interests doing his doctorate studies were in how different species live together – “multiple species doing different things and how they divide the pie.” That interest would carry over into his work at the Chesapeake Biological Lab and would be quire pertinent as head of the lab, a position he has held since 2011. The job attracted him to cone to the lab, but he says the diversity of the Bay’s ecosystem is what keeps him there. He came to the lab thinking he would do work on fish, but quickly he diversified into crabs and oysters. Before coming to the lab in 1994, he worked in the Great Lakes region and on the decline of the cod fishery in Canada. He
said, “It was a very seminal experience for me. If you grow up in a fishing community and their sons and daughters can’t be fishermen, that’s a really big deal. It’s not just a job, it defines who they are.” The collapse of the cod fishery, he said, “Really did rip the heart our of many outposts” in that part of Canada, only reachable by boat. He likened that situation to the heart of Solomons a 100 years ago, which was the steamboat wharf. At CBL, “Almost immediately when I arrived I was invited to work on crabs,” Miller said. “From a biological point of view, they are incredibly interesting. They challenge what I had been taught about growth, about survival. We think about fish actually growing continuously. Crabs don’t do that.” They grow, molt and then grow again. Initially he worked on trying to develop guidelines for setting limits to crab harvesting. Which is just one example of the intersection of scientific research and public policy that the University of Maryland facilities such as CBL and Horn Point on the Eastern Shore, that make up the Center for Environmental Science, and public policy as hammered out by legislators and other elected officials. Miller said, “You need two things. You need a government structure that’s willing to listen. and you need individuals in an institution that are willing to support and promote you providing that information.” He said many universities are hesitant for their faculties to get involved in public policy. End up on the wrong side of an issue and the institution’s budget could bear the brunt. He said CBL is different. “From its founding in 1925, we have had as our mission statement this link between the science that we do and helping to inform public policy. He said the faculty has the flexibility to speak to policy makers about “interface of the science and the public policies that come about.”
Get ready to dress like a scientist! It is one of many fun activities you can try at the Chesapeake Biological Lab’s Open House on Sept. 8. Photo courtesy of CBL.
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Director Dr. Tom Miller shows some oyster spat being grown in tanks inside the lab.
“We don’t set public policy. We inform public policy,” he said, adding “We are willing to translate our science into information the public can digest.” He added, “Generations of faculty have been willing to play that role.” Miller especially signaled out the assistance of now retired U.S Sen. Barbara Mikulski and her interest in the science being performed at the lab. But, he also noted that Rep. Steny Hoyer is always by the side of Bernie Fowler during his Patuxent River wade-in, as is Dr. Miller. Miller became director when his predecessor Margaret Palmer stepped down to head a new organization with a large amount of funding received by the University of Maryland. Unlike doing research, his new position was one of management and leadership. “You accept the position because you feel you can change the institution for the better.” When he took the job, he agreed to a five-year initial appointment, followed by a review and then an additional five years if warranted. He expects to step down at the end of his current five-year appointment. Although all of the directors haven’t been marine biologists, he feels it’s an advantage, because one of the responsibilities is “to guide the careers of young faculty,” he said. Dr. Miller pointed out that Dr. Truitt, as a visionary back in the 1920’s, upon being asked why crabs and oysters were going down, responded, “If you wanted to understand the biology of the crabs and oysters, you need to understand the ecosystem in which they are meshed.” “We have stayed true to that vison,” Dr.
Miller said about what is being recognized today in work done at the lab – “the ecosystem approach to fishery.” For example, identifying the chemical signatures in fracking. He said, “We want to be able to have some marker that says the materials that the companies are pumping into the wells are getting into our groundwater. There’s never been anyone able to do that. Our people can.” True gaps of knowledge have been learned at the lab since Dr. Truitt, Dr. Miler said. “At the core, if you want to understand the Chesapeake Bay you can’t do it by just understanding the biology, or just understand the chemistry. You have to understand all of those things and I think that has remained true.” “You never step in the same river twice,” he said about the constant changes in the ecosystem that make the lab’s mission a never-ending one. We have blue catfish that we haven’t had before. Energy tankers are bringing in new species.” “It’s a constantly changing canvas that we are trying to understand.” Of the most pressing needs for the Bay, he said, “We still don’t truly understand how to manage the fisheries we have.” And, he says secondly, “We are not at all prepared for the changes that climate changes are going to bring. The sea level rises and you think about the losses of marshes, the loss of natural protection. I don’t think we are anywhere close to doing the planning and understanding the science that will inform that planning” An example of the global warming is that crabs now have an extra two months Continues on page 10
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in which they aren’t in their winter dormant state. He said by the end of this century they won’t be going into a dormant period at all. The lab now has scientists studying climate change in the Artic so it will help increase the knowledge about the effects on the Chesapeake Bay. “You are seeing the effects of climate change sooner in the Artic than you will see it here,” he explained about that mission. In addition to being a research facility, the lab is also an educational institution, with students from the University System of Maryland and in the summer from all over the world. “Mentoring and educating students is the most exciting part of what I have done here,” Dr. Miller said. “They challenge my understanding. They come up with really exciting, interesting questions because of the dogma banged into them. They move our science forward, in remarkable ways.” Dr. Miller admitted they have too many white faculty to attract the underserved populations and not enough space and faculty to take in all who want to enter. They are working with the College of Southern Maryland to reach those underserved students. “These five years (of his tenure) my central goal is to reconnect CBL with the community,” Dr. Miller said. “I think we have a moral obligation to communicate our science to the community.” Part of that obligation is because CBL receives about 40 percent of its funding from the state. “We owe it to the taxpayers to tell them what investment they are getting.” But that moral obligation is also because of the role that the Chesapeake Bay plays in the everyday lives of the people of Maryland. Miller initiated a free annual open house for area residents to see for themselves what goes on inside those walls. This year’s open house is Saturday, September 8, 1-5 p.m. Planned exhibits and hands-on activities will include an aquatic animal touch tank, liquid nitrogen chemistry demonstrations, dockside tours of the research vessel the Rachel Carson, piloting an underwater robot, and a Scientist Selfie Station. Children attending the Open House receive a passport activity, which allows them to earn prizes by learning about science as they navigate through CBL›s different labs and experiments. Lab scientists will present at the open house information about what they do in plain English. Miller said, they have been instructed to talk to the public “as if you were telling your mother.” “We want people to be proud of having CBL as part of this community.” He said. Marine biology is a career one gets into because they are passionate about it and not to make money. “I’ve been here 24 years and I can count the fingers on one hand the days I’ve gotten up and said why am I going to work.” “I am extremely lucky to be in this position,” he added. For more information about the lab go to their website: https://www.umces.edu/cbl dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Truck Crash Snarls Traffic, Cuts Power
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A tractor trailer that crashed into a utility pole at Route 235 and By The Mill Road in California Wednesday backed up traffic and knocked out power to some nearby residences and businesses. The truck caught on fire after it came
to a stop in the back lot of a home furnishings store near the Lexington Exchange center; firefighters who responded extinguished the blaze. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Attorney General Announces Charges Against Hollywood Auto Parts Retailer Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced today that his Consumer Protection Division has filed charges against Maryland Speed LLC (Maryland Speed), an online retailer specializing in the sale of auto parts, for accepting payment for parts that it failed to provide to its customers, and for refusing to issue refunds to purchasers. Maryland Speed’s principal office is located in Hollywood, Maryland. Branden Farthing, the owner of Maryland Speed, was also charged. According to the Statement of Charges, after accepting customers’ payments, Maryland Speed often failed to order the purchased parts from suppliers or manufacturers, failed to arrange for the delivery of the purchased parts to customers, and refused to refund customers’ payments when refunds were requested. “Failure to deliver a product after payment is made is a flagrant violation of the law,” said Attorney General Frosh. “It is a good time to note that, if possible, customers should play it safe by making purchases with a credit card that allows charges to be disputed when a product isn’t delivered as promised.” The Division alleges that Maryland Speed represented that it was an autho-
rized dealer for suppliers who, in fact, did not do business with Maryland Speed. The Division further alleges that Maryland Speed offered false excuses for the delayed or unfulfilled orders to its customers or communicated to customers that the products were delayed by the supplier when, in fact, Maryland Speed had failed to place the orders with its suppliers. Maryland Speed also allegedly misled its customers for lengthy periods of time, making it more difficult for customers to dispute charges for delayed or unfulfilled orders with the customers’ credit card companies and banks The Division is seeking an injunction, as well as the payment of restitution, penalties, and costs for the alleged violations of Maryland’s Consumer Protection Act. A hearing has been set for December 4, 2018, at the Office of Administrative Hearings, 11101 Gilroy Rd, Hunt Valley, MD 21031. For more information, consumers may call the Consumer Protection hotline at (410) 528-8662 or toll free at (888) 743-0023. Raquel Coombs, Office of the Attorney General
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Arrests in Armed Robbery On September 1, 2018, at approximately 1:10 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Jonathan Barnes responded to the 46000 block of Valley Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported robbery. Investigation determined three adult victims were confronted by two unWayne Jordan known black males, armed with a handgun. The suspects demanded property from the victims; two of the victims fled the scene and the third victim was physically assaulted and robbed of property. Deputies were able to utilize investigative tools and tracked the victim’s property to a neighborhood in Lexington Park. When officers arrived in the area, two unknown black males were observed exiting a vehicle. The males were identified as Wayne Aloyious Jordan, age 28 of Great Mills, and Jonathan Mclain Barnes, age 26 of Lexington Park. Located inside the vehicle Jordan and Barnes were seen exiting from, was
the victim’s cell phone and a handgun. Jordan and Barnes were placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. Upon Barnes being placed into a police vehicle, he assaulted an officer; the officer was uninjured. Barnes and Jordan were charged with the following criminal violations after consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney for St. Mary’s County: • Armed Robbery • Assault First Degree • Assault Second Degree • Use of a Handgun in Commission of a Felony • Handgun Wear/Carry/Transport Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Detective Austin Schultz at (301) 475-4200 extension *1953 or by email at Austin.Schultz@ 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. Sheriff’s Office PIO
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Robbery Investigation The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery that occurred in the 21000 block of Winding Way in Lexington Park. On August 30, 2018, at approximately 11:15 p.m. deputies responded to a reported theft. Investigation determined an actual robbery occurred. The victim reports an unknown black male pointed a firearm at the victim, and demanded property. The victim complied and the suspect was last seen fleeing the area on foot with undisclosed property. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Detective James Bare at (301) 475-4200 extension *8118 or by email at James.Bare@stmarysmd. com. Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 4753333, 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. Arrests/Warrants Indecent Exposure- On August 20, 2018, Deputy Sidorowicz responded to the 46000 block of Valley Court in Lexington Park for a reported trespassing. Contact was made with Shenandoah Dornell Benton, age 41 with no fixed address. Benton was served a no trespass notice and called for transportation to leave the scene. Benton then became hostile, and exposed her breasts and buttocks to citizens in the area, as well as officers on scene. Benton was taken into custody, and kicked Dep. Sidorowicz. After being taken into custody several pills, (suspected Clonazepam), were located in Benton’s purse. Benton was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Indecent Exposure, Assault 2nd Degree, and CDS Possess-Not Marijuana. CASE# 43930-18
Disorderly Conduct- On August 21, 2018, Dep. Forbes was at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, when he overheard a disturbance. Todd Matthew Evans, age 41 with no fixed address, was creating a disturbance in the lobby of the emergency room demanding a narcotic medication. Evans refused treatment and continued causing a disturbance demanding medication and making degrading comments to hospital staff. Evans was told by staff to leave the premises, and was escorted out of the hospital by Dep. Forbes. Evans returned and was arrested. Evans was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Trespass-Private Property, Disturbing the Peace, and Fail to Obey Lawful Order. CASE# 44108-18
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2nd Annual Bushwoodstock Music Festival The 2nd Annual Bushwoodstock Music Festival will be held this Saturday, September 8, 2018 2-8 P.M. at Leonardtown Wharf, rain or shine. This year’s event is subtitled a Wharf Jam because of the unique location. The purpose of Bushwoodstock is to raise funds for local scholarships in St. Mary’s County, MD. Two non-profits are partnering to support this event, the 7th District Optimist Club and St. Mary’s County Business, Education and Community Alliance (BECA). A selection of local and invited artists will donate their time and talents to entertain the audience throughout the afternoon. Admission is $10 and all proceeds go to fund local 2019 scholarships. There will be food and drinks available for purchase. Craft vendors will be onhand. Event T-shirts will be available. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. The park at Leonardtown Wharf is a beautiful setting on Breton Bay. There’s a playground for kids, kayak rentals, and more. The music lineup is full with both acoustic and electric performances by the Billy Breslin Trio, Jessica St. Clair & Jeff Bowles, Uncommon Folk (acoustic group from Towson), Hook Line & Sinker Band, Bob Schaller and Flash-
back Friends, and a closing jam session. Featured music will be classic rock, roots rock, blues and folk. Also scheduled at around 6:30 is a Candidate’s Contest. Candidates attending and running for elected office in 2018 local, state and national races can introduce themselves and be judged on some creative way to appeal to voters. This can be through a song, rap, poetry, mime, etc. Tye-Dye Dogs and The Jamaican Grill will be serving food. Leonardtown Rotary will be serving beer. BayRock Creations, specializing in handcrafted jewelry, will be there. There may be yoga sessions at the event. We are seeking additional crafters and vendors at no charge for space We are still seeking event sponsors. Besides receiving T-shirts and event tickets, the major benefit is a partial or full 2019 scholarship in the sponsor’s name, depending on level. Finally, show your Woodstock rock ‘n roll spirit by wearing a tie-dye shirt, bell bottom jeans, maybe an extra hair piece as if it was the summer of 1969 again. For more information see Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ events/2364434390248352/ About BECA The Business, Education and Com-
munity Alliance, Inc. (BECA), is a local 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1989 jointly by the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce and Superintendent of Schools. BECA’s mission is to bring together business and community stakeholders to help improve student success in St. Mary’s County. BECA specializes in funding and finding scholarships for advanced education. BECA has directly awarded one-time scholarships to St. Mary’s High School graduating seniors since 1995. To date BECA has awarded almost 300 scholarships totaling close to $250,000. BECA also administers the St. Mary’s County Common Scholarship Application, allowing students to apply for more than 50 different local scholarships using one application. Since its introduction in 2007, approximately $3,000,000 in local scholarships has been awarded through the common application. About the 7th District Optimist Club Since 1967, the 7th District Optimist Club has followed the “Friend of Youth” motto by both sponsoring and holding youth and senior citizen activities and fundraisers. Funds raised by the club are returned to the community by way of sponsoring youth sports teams, offering scholarship opportunities through
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Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop Small Southern Maryland Invites the Community to Their 3rd Winery Claims Top Honors at Year Anniversary Celebration Maryland Wine Competition Barbara and Chip Whipkey, owners September 8th from 10 AM – 2 PM, they of Wild Birds Unlimited of St. Mary’s County opened their Wild Birds Unlimited store in August of 2015. Since that time, they have been actively sharing the joy of backyard birdfeeding with the community and have received a lot of support from the community in this endeavor. Most recently they have expanded the store and it is now almost twice the size of what they originally opened with. The Whipkey’s would like to thank the community for their patronage during these first three years. To show their appreciation, they have several special events to celebrate, including door prize drawings and give-aways. On Saturday,
have invited Raptor’s Eye to the store. Raptor’s Eye will be bringing their birds, which have been rehabilitated, but are not able to be released into the wild. They will have owls, hawks and falcons in attendance. Wild Birds Unlimited, located in Lexington Park, Maryland is a backyard bird feeding and nature specialty store specializing in bringing people and nature together with bird feeding and nature products, expert advice and educational events such as this. Visit our Web site, and shop online at www.wbu.com/ stmaryscounty. Barbara and Chip Whipkey
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Port of Leonardtown Winery in St. Mary’s County Maryland won bestin-show at the 30th Annual Maryland Governor’s Cup for their 2015 Barbera Reserve. This competition highlights Maryland-grown grape, fruit, and honey wines and meads. In addition to taking home the Governor’s Cup, Port of Leonardtown Winery won two best-in-class awards, seven gold medals, and one bronze medal making them the first Southern Maryland winery to earn the top award. This wine will be released to the public at the 35th Annual Maryland Wine Festival on Saturday, September 15th. The co-op style winery, operated by the Southern Maryland Wine Growers Cooperative, has provided an advantage to the Port of Leonardtown Winery that many other wineries do not have. There are ten (may want to keep with 11 listed for consistency?) vineyards, all located in southern Maryland, that contribute grapes to the wine that the winery produces. This sets POLW apart because each vineyard has a different soil and climate. As winemaker, Lauren Zimmerman says, “We are beyond excited for this huge win. Proving that premium wines are being grown in SoMD soil. Our unique microclimate is consistently producing top class, premium red and white wine. Winning this award proves that great wines are grown in Southern Maryland soil.” [the last sentence is basically a repeat of the 2nd in the quote] The 2015 Barbera grapes came from Long Looked for Come at Last Farm (LLFCAL) in Mechanicsville, MD and StoneMur Vineyard in Bryantown, MD. As Gerald Byrne, the vineyard Manager at LLFCAL, “our Barbera vines were in their 7th leaf in 2015. That combined with our sandy soil on
Rachel Norris, Port of Leonardtown Winery
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gently sloping southeast hills helps create grapes with concentrated flavors. Vines were in their 7th leaf in 2015. We expect further evolution of character as these vines mature in the years to come. Vines were in their 7th leaf in 2015. We anticipate further evolution of character as these vines mature in the years to come.” This has been an unprecedented year for the Port of Leonardtown Winery. At the beginning of 2018, they hired a new general manager. It has been his personal mission to enhance customer service and connect with the people of southern Maryland. Since then, the winery has had record breaking sales and sold out of four wines before their anticipated sell out date. Michael Hughes, General Manager explains, “we are always looking for ways to be innovative, but also ways to stay with traditions. So far it has worked out in our favor!”
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The ‘Iron Man’ Visits Area
Playing ball with Little Leaguers outside the Solomons Roy Rogers
Super Baltimore Orioles fan, 92-year old Oneita Dohrman, widow of county school’s administrator Will Dohrman poses with Cal Ripkin.
By Dick Myers Editor
The “Iron Man” is probably the most well-known and beloved sports figure in Maryland history. Cal Ripken, Jr. earned the title by playing 2,632 games in his 21 seasons as a Baltimore Oriole. Accomplishments include 19 times an All Star, two Most Valuable Player awards and two Gold Gloves for his third-base fielding prowess. Ripken’s work in the community since his retirement has added to his resume of accomplishments. Most notable has been the formation of the Cal Ripkin, Sr. Foundation, named after his father, that “for the last 17 years has worked tirelessly to implement youth development programs and create parks that directly address the problems facing at-risk youth in distressed communities across the country,” according to information provided in advance of Ripken’s Aug. 29 appearance in Solomons. The Ripken Foundation earlier this year partnered with Roy Rogers Restaurants to help celebrate its 50th anniversary. “They are helping our foundation and looking to grow and I am excited to be a part of it,” Ripken said. One-hundred tickets were handed out to customers of the restaurant for a chance to meet Cal and have him sign whatever they brought with them, and take pictures. After that it was firstcome, first served. The line formed early and around the building. After greeting fans for more than an hour, Ripkin went outside to play ball with some Little Leaguers and then to hop on a stage to address his fans and answer a few questions. Often asked if someone else can accomplish his Iron Man feat, he noted you would have to play 17 years and a lot of things would have to go right. But he said he looks at it differently. “I did it so surely someone else can,” he said. But, he also observed that the game has
changed and there no longer is the expectancy of a player being in the lineup every day. He said that during his time as an Oriole there were players who aspired to play a full season of 162 games. Brady Anderson did it one year and that was his best year, when he hit 50 home runs. “B.J. Surhoff also played 162 and had the best year of his career,” he added. “Mentally, if you play that (162 games) you prove to yourself that you can. I think in everyday life, when you get up, you have to prove to yourself that you can do something. And, when you prove it, to find it’s possible, then it’s just a matter of your work ethic and going out and doing it all the time. I didn’t set out to break that record. It wasn’t my goal in life.” But, he said his manager put him in every day and then “it became a source of pride and for my team.” “One of my proudest moments is that my team could count on me each and every day.” Being part of a team and teamwork leads to success, he added. What has changed now is the expectancy of players being rested occasionally, such as when they are in a slump. But he said some players, such as Eddie Murray with whom he played, brought an intangible every day that left a gaping hole if he weren’t in the lineup. Ripkin credited his family, most notably his parents, for helping out during that record playing streak. He said the greats, the inductees into the Hall of Fame, all while finding it difficult to hold back tears, credit their parents, teachers and coaches Ripkin said during his career the Orioles and Yankees were big rivals. And, as to an individual player, he always was intimidated by Goose Gossage, who at the time had the fastest fast ball in baseball. Then he met him in a social setting, “I found out he was a pretty good guy.” The next time he had four or five hits against him. He said the All-Star Game was a good
place to get to know his rivals the rest of the season. A young fan asked him who his favorite player is today. He asked her if she played, and when she said she played Tball, to her delight, he said, “Then you are my favorite player.” But he added that even though he now plays for the Dodgers, he admires Manny Machado. They first met when he came to Cal’s team in Aberdeen. And he said when he was growing up, Brooks Robinson was his “childhood hero.” One of the trends today, Ripkin said,
was the take-over of data. “I always thought baseball was a thinking person’s game,” he said. So, he predicts that will swing back to “players taking advantage of their own knowledge of the game.” Solomons franchisee Patience Barton appeared with Ripken on stage at the conclusion of his talk. Company owner Plamondon Companies, based in Frederick, owns 24 Roy Rogers restaurants and oversees 30 franchise locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Dancing to the Beat of Hi By Casey Bacon Contributing Writer
If you watch NBC, you may recognize Justin Myles from new age tap group The JaM Project, bringing fiery passion to the stage in their run on “World of Dance.” If you’re in the true world of dance (pardon the turn of phrase), perhaps you know him from his extensive repertoire of choreography and performances on national and international platforms. If you’re from Southern Maryland, you might just know him as Justin, a dedicated instructor at Gracie’s Guys and Gals who brings the fun to each session. “I’m just kind of a cog in the wheel,” Myles said of his role in the St. Mary’s studio when The County Times sat down to speak on his assortment of projects in the entertainment industry. Yet, this understates the varied role he plays, teaching elements of tap, drumming, body percussion, and contemporary techniques while putting in up to 16-hour days at the studio to give students a blended “choreography-lesson, as well as routine,” he says. “Multifaceted” seems the best description Myles’ career. Aside from being a performing dancer and an active instructor at studios both here and across the country at Las Vegas’ Evolve Dance Project, he’s an award-winning choreographer, co-founder of tap company The JaM Project, and multitalented musician. Performing is something that’s always come second nature to Myles, who moved to the region as a young child. No surprise— his mother, Grace, is the namesake of the studio here in Hollywood and his earliest teacher; as such, Justin’s been dancing since about the time he started walking. “It was always a knack,” he said. “Just something about doing something and getting a response from people was a huge factor into it.” This same drive bridged over into his musical passions he learned to play the drums, bass, bass guitar and piano. While tap is the genre in which he arguably has built the bulk of his career on, Myles graduated with a double major from Point Park University in jazz and ballet. Yet he never fully retired the tap shoes, and would go on to perform as a main stage singer, dancer, and captain with companies like the Disney Cruise Lines and tour with the off-Broadway show, STOMP! What’s brought him the broadest—and most recent—prominence, however, is The JaM Project’s “World of Dance” primetime appearance. Hearing about it casually, Myles says, “we showed up and auditioned and they liked us. Couple months later, we got asked to compete on season two.” While The JaM Project was knocked out in the second round “duels” of the show, the appearance
itself is a testament to the talent and dedication of the company. Although all are professional tap dancers individually, Myles says that the six members “have performed since we were kids together. Mark [Orsborne] and I started the JaM Project, and we all just knew each other from a long time ago. But now we’re dancing together.” The company, founded in 2007, extends farther than the group who appeared on the show, however. Serving as an umbrella for dance choreography, education, and film production, the collaboration between Orsborne and Myles began with traveling to DMV dance studios, bringing in a fresh perspective to the choreography. Word spread from there, says Myles, and the domino effect helped to build the Project to the national touring status it now holds in studios across the U.S. Additionally, the affiliated JaM Youth Project provides workshops, experience, and education to young dancers in performance and multi-media opportunities. Aside from exposure for the company, Myles emphasizes that “the biggest caveat” of their “World of Dance” run was spotlighting tap. “We were able to show the world that tap dance is still thriving,” he said. “That it’s not a dying art form, and it is cool to tap dance.” Despite tap’s rich history, it—and dance as a whole—joins the trend towards blending genres to create something entirely new. “[Dance today] is almost like a fusion of styles being highly mixed together... [yielding] this big, beautiful fusion. We’re living in a very cool period to dance.” Although this experimental mixture may not always pay off, Myles’s own multiplicity in entertainment attests to his advice for aspiring dancers, or anyone in the arts: “Don’t be afraid to make loud mistakes,” says Myles. “If you’re going to mess up, mess up big. That way you’ll know how to recover. If you don’t throw yourself out there, you’ll never know what your potential is.” Myles’ next venture is a world tour with Tap Dogs, a show whose site hails it as “part theatre, part rock concert, part construction site,” that begins in a few short weeks. When the show comes stateside in February, he shares, the first venue will be “the Kennedy Center—right up the road in D.C.”; a full-circle moment for this international entertainer who never loses touch with the local ties that helped to make him. For more information on The JaM Project, please visit www. thejamproject.co. To learn more about Gracie’s Guys and Gals Dance Studio—registration is open now!—visit www.graciesguysandgalsdancestudio.com. To follow Justin’s array of projects, check him out on Facebook by searching “Justin Myles.”
Justin Myles instructing a class at Gracie’s Guys and Gals (Photo by Mary Purcell)
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Karin Bailey, school board chair, and Supeintendent Scott The first day back to school Sept. 4 was hectic in some places, such Students at Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School return Smith visit staff and students on the first day back to class as the queue of buses dropping of students at Chopticon High School to class on their first day under the watchful eye of Dep. at Lettie Marshal Dent Elementary School. in Clements. Joshua Krum.
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Spiggy Looks at the 2018 Washington Redskins By Dave Spigler Contributing Writer
Redskin fans, preseason is over and once more we are about to embark on another season wishing our beloved “Skins” will live up to all the hype and our great expectations! We pray the team’s management and coaching staff have taken the right steps to place a better and much improved team on the field this year. I have been asked my thoughts by many of my friends of how well I think they will do. Well let me take a few moments to collect my thoughts… As a diehard fan for more than 65 years, the truth is I am very concerned, if not terribly worried about the 2018 edition of my favorite NFL football team. The four preseason games left me with more questions than answers. I have always said “Preseason is much like kissing one’s sister – you do it because you have to!” I tried watching each game, but fell asleep by halftime for most of them! I know it is really an audition for the new rookies and veterans obtained in the off season. But for me, it is also an audition of the coaching staff and what they may provide to overcome last season’s horrendous 7-9 record and all the drama surrounding
QB Kirk Cousins. So, with that in mind, I was anxious to see how 34-year-old Alex Smith would perform with the new team play book and a new mix of players. Our new QB arrived with much fanfare and hoopla, but unlike the Broncos, with no white horse! It’s funny he admitted he had no idea of what “HTTR” meant after arriving at Redskins Park. Unfortunately, Coach Jay Gruden only put Smith in for 14 plays which puzzles me as I really wanted to see how well he can run this new offense. I guess the coach wants to save that for the real season. One quick comment about the departed Cousins – I truely liked him and I believe he was slighted through no fault of his own. Had Kirk a better offensive line to protect him, say like my beloved “Hogs” from our glory days, he would have had more time to really show what he can do. And, I feel Kirk suffered from poor play selection by his coach; I sure hope Coach Gruden abandons “the fade” when throwing into the end zone, especially when the defender is bigger than our receiver. I watched that play fail most times it was called. To predict the future, it’s always prudent to look at the recent past for answers. One of the reasons for the Skins poor performance in 2017 was the un-
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believable number of injuries suffered by our players! We lost 20 individuals over the course of the 16- game season to injuries, many which were of the crucial, season ending variety. A lot of how we will do this year depends on the ability of injury prone guys like Trent Williams, Morgan Moses, Jonathan Allen, and Jordan Reed to get back to their former strengths and play in every game. A favorite of mine, Maryland Terrapin great tight end Vernon Davis, a former teammate and target for Smith, is getting long in the tooth and needs to remain healthy as well. I have always been suspect of the adequacy of our team’s conditioning program and truly feel it’s at the root of all of our problems the past few years! Okay, so what about our new additions and what will they bring to the game when given the chance? I watched our much-heralded draft pick, running back Derrius Guice have a tremendous first half in his debut in the first game with my wife Deborah’s NE Patriots only to damage his ACL and be lost for the entire season already! He gained 59 yards in just a handful of plays and looked like the best thing to happen for the Skins since Clinton Portis. I sure hope it is not an omen for things to come! On a good note, the signing of veteran receiver Paul Richardson and running back Adrian Peterson gives me great hope that with a balanced offense combining a strong running and passing game, we may return to the glory days when our offense was one of the
most feared in the league! Finally, I think much of our team’s success this year depends on our defense to do their job. We were dead last in the NFL in defense against the run and only 14th against the pass. Again, injuries in critical positions led to these poor stats. Hopefully, we “plugged” the holes. The addition of rookies Da’Ron Payne, Geron Christian, and Tim Settle hold great promise for our future success! But no matter what, I believe we may be in for another long season and our ability to rise from the NFC East cellar and make the playoffs remains a big question mark! We have not won a playoff game in the past 13 years. Will we get there this year? I am unsure, but I know this, it will take every player doing their part, the coaches will have to step up their game plan, and our fans will have to unite behind these guys and root them on to victory! Oh, and a little bit of old fashion “luck” will go a long way! So, my advice is to strap in and prepare for a long, possibly bumpy ride once more. Go Skins! Beat Dallas! “HTTR” Dave Spigler AKA “Spiggy Hogette” PS: Redskin great Ron “The Dancing Bear” McDole is scheduled to appear at this year’s Calvert County Fair On Saturday, September 29th along with other Redskins stars to be announced.
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TARGET DATE MUTUAL FUNDS FOR RETIREMENT
Forgotten Names, Remembered Stories A long time ago (i.e. “before kids”), mid-summer trips to ‘Skins training camp were an annual pilgrimage. These were simpler times for me and better times for Washington’s football team. Dan Snyder’s ownership, or reign of terror if you prefer (and appropriately so), was in its infancy. Washington’s football brand was still strong and the burgundy and gold could be worn with pride. Snyder’s wild spending and impatience was considered youthful exuberance and not the fatal flaw that it proved to be. And brass tacks: the questionable decency of his soul remained unexposed. But most important for this story, Snyder had yet to corrupt training camp into the paid event it was at the team facility or the polished, structured, political and no doubt profitable endeavor it now is in Richmond, Virginia. The camps I speak of happened west and north of D.C. – in Frostburg, Maryland and across the Mason-Dixon line into south-central Pennsylvania and the quant little town of Carlisle. These far-off lands were technically within Darth Snyder’s empire, but they remained unspoiled or, to a use a modern term, “off the grid.” The stories. Some are fit for print in this PG format, others I’d disclose only verbally after some liquid encouragement and with the express understanding that all of it would be denied if pressed. Protect your source, protect the innocent…and protect yourself. Splendid advice indeed. Suffice to say late nights and spirited carousing were the norm. And why not? Constraints were minimal and it was good for the local economy. Spread the money, spread the love. Least I could do, eh? The morning practices though, part one of the old brutal two-a-day sweat-fests, were a challenging bell to answer. I observed most from distant bleacher perches while humbly nursing hangovers in the muggy July morning air. This is when I first realized that professional football players are not from this planet – or are at least a unique human gene pool. I watched many players practice, and seemingly well, despite being out very, very late the previous night and consuming a whole lot of non-performance-enhancing beverages. How were they doing this? A mere mortal, I could barely turn my head without feeling dizzy. Maybe superheroes are real? There’s mercifully scant evidence from these excursions. I do have hats though, each filled with autographs. Even casual ‘Skins fans would recognize most of the names. Buy some are completely obscure, even unidentifiable. In this case, the unknown and forgotten are who matter. There’s a “Rod S.” Number 51. Linebacker, I assume. Monte Coleman he was not. “Matt” something or other played quarterback and wore number 11. He wasn’t quite Mark Rypien 2.0. My favorite signature though is “Eric.” I think it is Eric Whitfield but can’t be sure. Nevertheless, the dude signed the hat right above the ‘Skins logo in big, bold cursive and ended with an emphatic “#36!”. He was announcing his presence with authority. He was going to make hay in the NFL…until he didn’t. Eric Whitfield never played a down in the league. This isn’t a knock on those players; it’s just the opposite. While their names have been lost to history, their against-all-odds stories still stick with me. I think of them every year as July turns to August and another NFL season approaches. Training camp and the NFL preseason are loathed by established players, coaches and fans. But for many NFL hopefuls – literally dozens per team – it is the ultimate opportunity, maybe the last opportunity, to realize their football dream. No matter the odds or the sacrifices, they have it all on the line. In late August, final roster cutdowns deliver a harsh and absolute judgment. Some make it; many do not. None are failures. To a man, they dared to take a chance on themselves and pursue a dream. They boldly stood on that thin line between NFL player and obscure autograph on a dusty old hat. And all these years later, it’s the “Rod’s”, “Matt’s” and “Eric’s”, not the more famous autographs acquired, that I’m writing about. It’s the “Rod’s”, “Matt’s” and “Eric’s” who have provided the lasting inspiration. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
We’ve discussed the importance of asset allocation to your success as an investor. Harry Moscowitz won a Nobel prize for inventing modern portfolio theory in 1954 based on the concept that if you allocate your assets across a broad enough spectrum of equity, fixed-income and other types of investments, and one of your investments declines in value, the others are likely to take up the slack and keep your investment returns on an even keel. Pundits refer to asset allocation as the “Rule of 92” meaning 92% of your success as an investor is directly attributable to whether you allocate your assets or not. Ok, now we know that allocation is the way to go. But, one big problem with asset allocation is, how does an ordinary investor select the proper allocation of stocks versus bonds? The big mutual fund companies like T. Rowe Price, Vanguard, BlackRock and others think they have it all figured out. They do the allocation for you. All you do is pick the date you think you are going to retire. For example, suppose you will turn sixty-five in 2020. You pick the 2020 Retirement Fund. You can buy the fund at any age and with a minimum investment, but the target date is what matters. The big boost for target date funds came in 2006 when pension laws changed so that employers could choose investments for employees who had not designated investments for their 401(k) plans. Target date mutual funds because most popular investments for employers to offer and to use as a default if employees failed to designate anything else. Fidelity launched its target date funds in 1996; Vanguard in 2003 and T. Rowe Price in 2002— together, those three fund companies control about 75% of the market. Target date funds allocate stock and bonds based on your age. For example, at a younger age your portfolio is heavily weighted towards equities (stocks) when you have plenty of work years left to make up any stock market downs. That portfolio might be 10% bonds and 90% equities. When you are older, the portfolio will allocate your assets in reverse—with more weight towards fixed-income bonds and less stocks. In spite of warnings about improper allocation, many investors tend to change their holdings little over time, often ending up with portfolios that are far too risky for their age. Target date mutual funds solve that problem by automatically re-allocating your percentages of stocks and bonds based on your age. In fact, you may already have a target date fund as part of your 401(k) plan. The design of many 401(k) plans automatically pushes you to pick target
date funds. According to many, by 2020, target date mutual funds could account for half of all retirement accounts. Other than making it simple, why are these funds becoming so popular? Three things—low minimum investments allow you to get into a target date fund with a minimum amount of money; professionally managed portfolios give you some confidence that someone with expertise is looking out for you, and low maintenance means you do not have to do anything except “set it and forget it.” The downside? One size fits all may not be for you. True, you will reach a certain age on a certain date and allocating assets to ages for retirement makes sense; but, what if you don’t fit the mold? Target date mutual funds may be more expensive if there is a fee for the underlying mutual funds and another fee for the management of the funds. Research is required to avoid the double fees. And, if your target date fund invests only in one family of funds (like Fidelity, Vanguard, etc.) this can lead to a similar investment styles across the underlying mutual funds. Target date mutual funds are not equal. You must spend time investigating which fund is right for you. Leaving your wealth up to a target date fund manager is a crucial decision. How do you protect yourself? Due diligence, of course. Investigate these funds, all of them, before you decide to invest. You must spend time researching what is available in target date funds. Some managers will advise holding a lot in equities for a long period of time; others say that poses too much risk. Some managers will engage in adding commodities to the target mix or using hedge fund strategies. Costs for these funds range from thin to expensive. Clearly, investment expertise by a professional is preferred. However, if you do not have an expert to advise you on your investments, target date funds at least solve the problem of having to decide what allocation is right for you at any age. Join Andrea Baddour and I for a free estate planning seminar on Wednesday September 19th at 11am in our office at 8906 Bay Avenue, North Beach. Call 301-855-2246 to reserve your spot. I’ll see you there Striegel & Baddour is a law firm focused on Estate and Business Planning located in NorthBeach with appointment locations in Hollywood and Annapolis. Nothing in the following article represents legal advice. Readers are urged to consult their legal counsel. By Lyn Striegel
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Obituaries
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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Russell Clayton Plunkett
Russell Clayton Plunkett, 78, of Clements, MD passed away on August 29, 2018. He was born on December 7, 1939 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and was the son of the late Lavone Mozzell Brown Plunkett and Kenneth Alvin Plunkett. Russell was the loving husband of the late Mary Agnes Hammett Plunkett whom he married in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, MD and who preceded him in death on August 16, 2014.He is survived by his children; Gregory Alan Plunkett (Erika) of New Kensington, PA, Sharyn Hutson (Mike)
of Avenue, MD. 3 grandchildren Jennah Hutson, Jared Hutson and Justin Plunkett, as well as his sister Barbara Jean Brenner. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Ann Black. Russell graduated from St. Petersburg High School in 1957, and received his masters from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1990. Russell served in the United States Navy from June 26, 1958 to June 25, 1962, and moved to St. Mary’s County, MD after being stationed at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. He was in the United States Navy Reserves from 1962 to 1998. Russ worked for the Department of Defense as an Electronics Technician, retiring in 1998. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 10:00 AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Leonardtown, MD with Father Rob Maro officiating. Interment will be private. Pallbearers will be Mario Espinoza, Gary Hammett, Gregory Plunkett and Mike Hutson. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.
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October 16, 1947 in Portland, Maine, he was the son the late Evelyn Enman Carpenter and Ralph Stanley Carpenter. Bob was the loving husband of Shirley Carpenter, whom he married on May 31, 1970 in Rockville, MD. Bob is survived by his children; Tracy A. Carpenter (Michelle) of Valley Lee, MD., Curtis W. Carpenter of Mechanicsville, MD., Sheryl R. Carpenter (Fiancé Kurt) of Denver, CO. 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Siblings; Charles Carpenter, Suzie Stevens, and Lola Black. He was preceded in death by his siblings; Patricia Jacques, Shane Dudley, Ricky Dudley, and Mark Dudley. He graduated from Cole Brown Academy in 1966. Bob served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1970. While serving in the United States Army, he earned the Vietnam Service Medal, Republic Vietnam Campaign Medal W/ Devie 1960; Expert (M-14 Rifle). He moved from Hyattsville, MD to St. Mary’s County, MD in 1988. Bob was a Contract Inspector for 35 years retiring in 2003. In addition he worked for MetComm for 6 years until 2012. Bob loved fishing, antiquing, horseshoes, watching old westerns, lottery, and most of all he enjoyed time with his family. Bob was married to Shirley for a wonderful 48 years. He was a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be dearly missed. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop William McClean officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery Helen, MD. Pallbearers will be; Tracy A. Carpenter, Curtis W. Carpenter, Kurt J. Eichenberger, Jesse Gross, Chad Barnett and Darian West. Honorary Pallbearers will be Michael Boyd, Samantha LyonCarpenter, Aaralynine Jerome, Aaden Jerome, and Amir Neale. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.
Kimberly Jeane Bundrick, 48, of Great Mills, MD passed away at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital on Tuesday, August 29, 2018. Kimberly was born on November 19, 1969 to Marilyn Eulene Laubach and the late Eugene Carl Laubach in Erving, Texas. Kimberly was a substitute teacher for St Marys County Public Schools. She enjoyed collecting Disney, scrapbooking, jewelry crafting, and watching gameshow network. Kimberly is survived by her husband, Christopher Robin Bundrick of Great Mills, MD; Sons Christopher Allen Bundrick and James Tyler Bundrick of Great Mills, MD. Mother, Marilyn Eulene Laubach of Oklahoma City, OK, Sister, Christy Lodrigues of Orlando, FL, and her brother Joseph Laubach of Hattiesburg, MS. As well as nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends for Kimberly’s Life Celebration Visitation on Tuesday, 4 September 2018 from 5-8 pm, with prayers at 7 pm, at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment is private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
Julia Pierce Palmer
Julia Pierce Palmer, 81, of Delmar, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 26, 2018 with her family at her side. She was born on September 7, 1936 in Cochecton Center, New York to Katheryne and Charles Pierce. Julia graduated from Narrowsburg Central School and attended New Paltz State College in the Fine Arts Program. She married her husband of 62 years, Charles, on September 16, 1956. Julia worked for C & P Telephone Company when she lived in Idetown, PA and while living in Hollywood, MD she was a census taker in the early 1980’s.
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am with Fr. Sam Plummer officiating. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Bushwood, Maryland. Pallbearers will be George Beavan, James Hayden, John Hayden, Paul Hayden, Norman Stultz, and Martin Warczynski. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Angels Church, 21340 Colton Point Road, Avenue, MD 20609; Our Lady of Fatima Sodality, PO Box 473, Avenue, MD 20609, or 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad, 21530 Coltons Point Road, Avenue, MD 20609.
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for the U.S. Government as an Electronics Technician for 20 years, retiring in 1993. Helen enjoyed sewing, puzzles, and playing cards. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Brain Tumor Association at the following link: https://www.abta.org/tumor types/ glioblastoma-gbm/
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Julia was a life member of Optimist International and an active member of The Optimist Club of Salisbury, MD, where she served on the “Golf for Kids Sake” committee since its inception in 2010. She was extremely proud of her membership in the DAR having joined the Major William Thomas Chapter while living in St. Mary’s County, MD and transferring here to the eastern shore as an associate member of the Mary Vining Chapter in Seaford, DE and a full member of the Samuel Chase Chapter in Salisbury, MD. Julia started and chaired the “Lap Robe for Veterans Program” for the Salisbury Chapter. She was very active in arts and crafts and adept at screen painting, oils, stained glass and, for the past 20 years, creating unique pieces of jewelry from semi-precious stones that she sold at various craft fairs under the Julia’s Gems banner. She had a lifelong passion for genealogy and was the author of “Keesler-Nearing & Conklin Families” and co-author of the 972 page, “The Descendants of Willem Neering and Sara Virgoroux”. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her 2 brothers, Melvin and Edward Pierce. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Charles; her precious children, daughters, Brenda Desormeaux, Deborah Bell and Pamela Palmer, and her son, Charles W. Palmer. She was so proud and delighted by her granddaughters, Carrie, Tina, Megan, and Sami, and grandsons, Chris, Brycen, and Ayden; and her newest pride and joys were her great granddaughter, Skye and a great grandson, Charlie. In memory of Julia Palmer, contributions may be sent to The Salisbury Optimist Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 744, Salisbury, MD 21803 or the DAR Lap Robes for Veterans Program, c/o DAR Samuel Chase Chapter, 218 Creekside Drive, Salisbury, MD 218042801. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
Laura Cecilia Hayden Cusick of Avenue, Maryland passed away peacefully at Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home on September 3, 2018. Born on August 25, 1936 in Abell, Maryland, Laura was the daughter of the late James Elton Hayden, Sr. and Daisy Harden Hayden. She grew up in St. Mary’s County, graduated from Margaret Brent High School, moved to Silver Spring, Maryland, and was employed by Drug Fair and Peoples Drug Store. Retiring in 1988, she moved back to the “country” and her beloved St. Mary’s County. On May 6, 1961, Laura married the late Walter (Buddy) Cusick at Holy Angels Church in Avenue, Maryland. They celebrated 51 years of marriage before Buddy’s passing in 2012. Laura was a devout Catholic for her entire life and very active in her Catholic faith. A parishioner at Holy Angels Parish, she was an “unofficial” church Sacristan, member of Our Lady of Fatima Sodality, and involved with various rosary events, Blessing of the Fleet, and church dinners. In Silver Spring, she was a member of the MaryKnights, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fr. Rosensteel Council #2169 of the Knights of Columbus. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and American Legion Post 221 in Avenue, Maryland. Laura is preceded in death by her parents, and siblings Susan (Polly) Hall, Marie Beavan, Paul Cecil Hayden, Sr., James Elton Hayden, Jr., Louise Wicker and Sadie Anne Clark. She is survived by her sister Joan Hayden Warczynski of Avenue, Maryland and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews. Laura was a caregiver to many, and helped with the care of her husband’s mother and aunt before their passing. She was always there to help anyone in need and was a quiet, gentle soul who had a good word for everyone. Laura’s family will receive friends at Holy Angels Church in Avenue, Maryland on Monday, September 10, 2018 from 10:00-11:00 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00
Helen Cecile Clarke, 85, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away on August 30, 2018. Born on August 5, 1933 in Annapolis, MD, she was the daughter of the late Regina Dorr Mueller and Mathias Mueller. Helen was the loving wife of Harry W. Clarke, whom she married on March 28, 1953 in St. Michael’s Catholic Church Ridge, MD. Helen is survived by her children; Kathleen Groat (Robert) of St. Inigoes, MD, Debra Lynn Huett of St. Inigoes, MD, Kenneth Clarke (Lorie) of St. Inigoes, MD, Stephen Clarke (Karen) of Gilbertsville, KY, Jennifer Clarke (Jack) of Evergreen, CO, 8 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. As well as siblings; Judy Raley, Loretta (Dee Dee) Orwig, and Peggy Adams. She was preceded in death by her siblings; Mary Jean Smith, and Gerry Mueller. Helen was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident and graduated from St. Michael’s High School in 1950. She worked
Joseph “Joe” James Reigle, Sr., 73 of Leonardtown, MD formerly of Washington, DC passed away on August 28, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born October 14, 1944 in Washington, DC, he was the son of Frances Virginia Johnson of Emmittsburg, MD and the late Vincent Reigle. Joe is survived by his children: Alyssa (Michael) Sullivan of Leonardtown, MD, James (Hannah) Reigle of Myrtle Beach, SC, Ronnie (Jason) Orr of Winchester, VA, Tina Reigle of Winchester, the memory of your VA, Joseph Honor (Tonya) Reigle, Jr. cherished of Camone by sharing the story of their life bridge, MD, and sister; Ronnie (Robwith friends, neighbors and associates ert) Moorman of Rocky Ridge, MD, here in the community. also survived by 20 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, wasandpreceded Forhe details to place your notice remembrance, in death by his infant sonofRobert Reigle call 301-373-4125 assistance. and infant daughter AriannaforReigle and sister Barbara Reigle. Joe was the owner of A&J Painting for 48 years.
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Battle of Long Island, Part III Below is the last part of a letter from New York, dated September 1, that appeared in the September 14, 1776 edition of the Virginia Gazette: When we began our retreat, they could see the enemy we had to pass through, though we could not. Many of them thought we would surrender in a body, without firing. When we began the attack, General Washington wrung his hands, and cried out, “Good God, what brave fellows I must this day lose! Major Guest [Gist] commanded the Maryland battalion, the Colonel and Lieutenant Colonel being both at York, Captains Adams and Lucas were sick. The Major, Captain Ramsay, and Lieutenant Plunkett, were foremost, and within 40 yards of the enemy’s muzzles, when they were fired upon by the enemy, who were chiefly under cover of an orchard, save a few that shewed themselves, and pretended to give up, clubbing their firelocks until we came within that distance, when immediately presented and blazed in our faces; they entirely overshot us, and killed some men away behind in the rear. I had the satisfaction of dropping one of them the first fire I made. I was so near I could not miss. I discharged my rifle seven times that day, as deliberately as I ever did at a mark, and with as little perturbation.” The Marylanders almost single handedly held off thousands of British soldiers and German mercenaries, allowing the American forces to escape and fight another day. Into a rain of British fire, the Marylanders charged, and Cornwallis recoiled, stunned by the un-
expected rebel onslaught. Though the ground became littered with dead and dying Maryland militia…. formed up again. Again, they attacked, closing up the line when comrades fell, reforming and attacking again, their numbers diminishing by the minute. Six times the Marylanders charged and twice the assaults drove the British from the stone house (where the British manned cannons constantly firing on the Marylanders). This sacrifice was to be remembered throughout the war. ‘The Declaration of Independence that was signed in ink in Philadelphia was signed in blood in south Brooklyn.” Private John Plumb Martin, a young Connecticut soldier, said: “There was in this action a regiment of Maryland troops (volunteers), all young gentlemen. When they came out of the water and mud to us, looking like water rats, it was truly a pitiful sight. Many of them were killed in the pond and more were drowned. Some of us went into the water after the fall of the tide, and took a number of corpses and a great many arms that were sunk in the pond and creek.” Unfortunately, the passage of time, lack of primary records, and even more sadly, apathy has caused the sacrifice of these brave young Marylanders to be long forgotten by too many. While they are remembered every year in ceremonies in Brooklyn, shamefully Maryland does not do the same. Never forget those brave young men and always be proud of your Maryland heritage!
Here I sit under the leaves of our oak and hickory trees watching a few early turning leaves flutter down, thinking how much I love the coming fall season. I do love everything about it and wish it would last an extra few months each year. As usual, I am anxious to start decorating our rooms in warm, autumn colors. I already have the fall flag sitting out in the laundry room ready for its stand. The morning is as lovely here in our firepit area as is the night. The mornings shine glistening light on the spider webs and dew-drenched grass, while light morning breezes flow by. I also think how fall gets cheated on the decorating time, since retailers and television are pushing us to get in the Christmas spirit early for good profits. I understand that and know that this is make it or break it time for many stores. The comfort of late September through Thanksgiving should not be given short shrift. This is the nesting time; the time to feather our home nest as the birds and squirrels do, to make our lives warmer and more comfortable. It is a time to bring out the cuddly lap blankets and air out the flannel sheets. We start to take more nightly walks and notice the temperature changes as we either walk down into a valley, by a stream, or up one of the many gently rising slopes in our neighborhood. Inside, he curtains suddenly look dingy and ready for a good washing, and the rooms need candles, lots of them, in cinnamon, warm vanilla, and pumpkin scents. Gone will be the light floral pillows, out come the persimmon and what we used to call harvest gold pillows. Meals will begin to be eaten almost exclusively outside under the increasing dusky blue and purple sky. The blazes of hot pink and orange follow the sun down below the horizon. How can one ever tire of a beautiful sunset? And before a hearty fire-grilled steak and potato meal, there is nothing like enjoying a glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres while gazing at mesmerizing fire. Some nights my husband will stare at the flames and talk about his
days as a volunteer then paid Federal Firefighter. I listen intently, because it helps me to understand the amazing kind of man he is and what it was like to live and see what he did daily. There are many stories I believe will forever be locked away inside his heart that I will never be privy to, and that is just fine. As the saying goes, “It takes a special kind of man or woman to run into a fire when everyone else is running away. Other nights, we sit in companionable silence or sing together to old songs we pull up on our phones. When the batteries die, we know it is time to go in. This year we moved our firepit and seating area closer to the lawn of our front yard. It may be because we are nosy we like to watch the world go by while we chat or listen to all those old wonderful songs from Motown to 70’s soft & southern rock. Its so funny how a song brings back such strong, real memories that immediately lead to another song from that time. My husband and I call out songs to play to each other, switching easily from one musical genre to another. When we were just getting to know each other, my husband’s daughter, said “Dad, you two have to meet, you both know every song ever written.” That may well be true. Such is my love of fall; a hint of crispness in the air with good food, wine fire, romance, silliness, and the incredible man I fell in love with…….and maybe an apple pie waiting inside to make my perfect fall night. 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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U.S. Naval Academy Trip
Join us for a USNA certified guided tour of the scenic grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy, known as the Yard, in Annapolis, MD, on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Visit buildings, statues, paintings, ship models, and artifacts representing the heroes and great moments in American history. The tour takes us through Dahlgren Hall, Tecumseh Court, Bancroft Hall, the Main Chapel, and the crypt of John Paul Jones. Preble Hall, which is the Academy Museum, is open to visitors. At the end of the tour, watch the midshipmen at noon formation, weather permitting. The Visitor Center houses the official Naval Academy gift Shop and a short free film. There is considerable walking on uneven ground. Comfortable walking shoes are a necessity. A photo ID is required of all visitors. Lunch is included at The Dry Dock in Dahlgren Hall. Bus departs from the Northern Senior Activity Center promptly at 8 a.m. and returns around 4 p.m. Please arrive by 7:45 a.m. to sign-in. Cost is $56. Call Alice Allen at 301-475-4200, ext. *1063 to
register. Advance registration is required.
Seashell & Sea Glass Art
The Garvey Senior Activity Center will be offering a seashell & sea glass art class on Monday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m. This unique, one of a kind craft project is perfect for the person who loves the ocean. We will use pieces of sea glass, shells, sand and rocks from the beach in a frame to create a beautiful sea glass themed piece of art. You do NOT need to be an expert at art to do this project. Grab a friend and join us! All supplies are provided. Cost for the class is $8 and is payable at the time of reservation. Space for this class is limited. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
New Garvey Senior Activity Center Building Update
Gary Whipple, Project Manager with St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation, will give an update on the progress of the NEW Leonardtown Library/Garvey Senior Activity
Center building project on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 9:30 a.m. at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Light refreshments will be provided. Advance sign up is requested and can be done by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Fall Prevention Presentation
Linda Weintraub, Health Watch Coordinator at the Loffler Senior Activity Center, will present Strategies to Stay Steady, on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. This interactive discussion will also feature handouts that will include safety checklists, risk factor quizzes and other ‘goodies’ to help you stay on your feet and off the floor. Sign up by calling 301475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk to secure your place at this fun and informative session.
Diamond Dotz
Diamond Dotz are the latest crafting craze! Learn how to complete a beautiful, multi-faceted, jeweled butterfly. Class will be led by experienced crafter, Martha Baker. Martha will help guide
you on how to complete the kit and frame your work. Class will be held on Monday, Sept. 17 from 1-3 p.m. Please note that this project will not be completed within this session and another class may be needed to complete the project. The cost is $20 and includes all materials and frame. Payment is due at sign up. Space is limited. To sign up and pay for this.
Healthy Eating on a Budget
It’s easier than you think to eat healthy on a budget! Registered Dietician Donna Taggert will be at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. to discuss just how to do it. If you are looking for ways to be thrifty while improving the quality of your meals, call 301-4754200, ext. *1658, or stop by the Loffler reception desk to register for this presentation. If you would like to schedule an appointment for nutrition counseling, make an appointment with Donna by calling or texting 240-538-6539.
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Beth Israel Spaghetti Dinner 21780 Bunker Hill Drive Lexington 6:00 - 8:00 PM Beth Israel Synagogue welcomes everyone back to a new year at the synagogue and at school! To kick it off the newly formed Sisterhood is hosting a spaghetti dinner. Wine (non-kosher) will be available. $10/person at the door. stacyfn@hotmail.com or 202-309-2075.
Friday, September 7 First Friday in Leonardtown: Art Walk On the Square, Leonardtown 5:00 – 8:00 PM An opportunity to view work created locally in a wide variety of media and styles. Jazz band Higher Standards, the “Infinity” acapella group from Chopticon High School, Tiny House from St. Mary’s College of Maryland tours, Zumba, an Ikebana workshop, plein air painting and other artist demos, community art projects, Opening Receptions and workshops at the art galleries and studios, and much more. Opening Reception North End Gallery, 41652 Fenwick St., Leonardtown 5:00 – 8:00 PM “Masterful Interpretations” runs through September 30. Rachael Platt and Sarah Houde will be spinning pottery magic, come meet them in person! Gallery hours are: Tues - Sat from 10 AM to 5 PM, First Fridays until 8 PM, and 12-4 PM Sun. For more info call 301-475-3130 or visit: www.northendgallery.com. Tiny House Tours 22715 Washington St. (parking lot to rear of building) 5:00 – 8:00 PM Tour a tiny, tiny house! A collaboration between St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Carrie Patterson Art Studio, and the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center (of St. Mary’s County Public School System), this compact home will be on display and open for tours. Kids Craft Night Leonardtown Arts Center, 22660 Washington St. 5:30 - 7:00 PM Enjoy the festivities while your children are engaged in fun crafting and art activities? Drop-in fee $5/child ages 4 to12, Visit w w w. l e o n a r d t o w n a r t s c e n t e r . net for details Opening Reception Opal Fine Art Gallery & Gifts 41625 Park Ave. 5:00 -8:00 PM
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Join the artists at Opal for their new show, “Threshold!” Local and regional artists will interpret this theme and their work will be on display September 29. Info visit Facebook or call 302-438-1629. Open Wed. thru Sat. 11-5 and until 8:00 on First Fridays. Audience Participation Drum Circle St. Mary’s County Arts Council, 22660 Washington St. 8:00 – 9:00 PM Bring your own instruments or borrow ours, join St. Mary’s County Arts Council and the SoMar Drummers for an hour of open drumming and percussion playing, all ages and skill levels welcome. KoFC Bingo Father Andrew White School’s gym, Leonardtown 5:00 PM Knights of Colombus Council 1470 Bingo every Friday evening. Doors open at 5:00. Games start at 7:00. 301-690-2125. Community Workout 22725 Duke St., Leonardtown 5:00 – 6:00 PM Every First Friday we offer a free Community Workout about sharing safe, effective movement to people at all ages and levels. Our focus is feeling good! www.rootsupfitness.com Spaghetti Dinner Tolerance Hall, St Mary’s County Fairgrounds 5:00 – 8:00 PM Christmas in April St Mary’s County, Inc. fundraiser. Spaghetti, marinara sauce, meat sauce, Italian bread/butter, tossed salad, ice tea and coffee. The dinner cost $15/ adult, $7.50/children 6-12, and children 5 and under/free. 301-884-2905 www.christmasinaprilsmc.org Elks Texas Hold’em Tournament St Mary’s County Elks Lodge, 45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park 7:00 PM $60 Buy in. Food and beverage available for purchase Questions: James Dean 240-5770828. Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com
Saturday, September 8 Sunrise Yoga At the Wharf, Leonardtown 7:30 – 8:30 AM Lighthouse Adventure Cruise Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM See six lighthouses (Southern route) aboard a private charter vessel. The boat leaves from the Calvert Marine Museum
dock. $130; $120 for CMM members. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41 to reserve your spot. www.calvertmarinemuseum. com Farmer’s Market! Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood 8:00 AM - Noon Fresh local produce, herbs, flowers, artisan vendors, and handson activities for the whole family. www.SotterleyFarm.org Southern MD Decorative Painters Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Road 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM A business meeting will be followed by painting a Nancy Wood project, “Beneath the Harvest Moon.” Guests are welcome and should contact us for supply info if you’d like to paint on the date of your visit. Contact Garnett Joy @ 301-884-2835 or email smdp.LearnToPaint@gmail.com. www.smdpaint.org/ Calendar.html. Indian Discovery Day Historic St. Mary’s City, Woodland Indian Hamlet (park at the Visitor Center), 18751 Hogaboom Lane 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Explore and celebrate Indian lifeways and culture. Learn skills, try crafts, watch demonstrations, and gain a new appreciation for the people that called this land home before Maryland was founded. $10 adult; $9 senior; $6 youth; free to ages 5 and younger, and to Friends members. 240-895-4990, info@ HSMCdigshistory.org, www.HSMCdigshistory.org Insider’s Tour: “And All That Stuff!” Historic Sotterley, Hollywood 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM Tour the latest researched stories behind Historic Sotterley’s collections - from tea sets and portraits to trinkets and potties - in our 1703 manor house. Tour lasts about 90 minutes; stair climbing required. $20/person. Advance reservations: www.sotterley.org. Meet at the Visitor Center 10 minutes before tour time. Pet Adoption Pepper’s Pet Pantry, Solomons Towne Center behind CVS 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Pepper’s Pet Pantry host a dog and cat adoption event with local Saint Mary’s and Calvert County animal rescue groups from. More information call 410-326-4006 Re-Inventing Power Lexington Park Library, Room B 1:00 – 3:30 PM Join Southern Maryland Sierra Club for a screening of “Reinventing Power: America’s Renewable Energy Boom,” which takes us across the country to
hear directly from the people making our clean energy future achievable. Light refreshments and time for discussion after the movie. Visit Sierra Club Facebook page. CBL Open House Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, 146 Williams St., Solomons 1:00 – 5:00 PM This free event provides a “behindthe-scenes” view of CBL’s research activities. The only time during the year the labs are open to the public. At 2:30 Dr. Helen Bailey will read the delightful children’s story she co-authored to raise awareness of critically endangered leatherback sea turtles. Info: Jeane Wharton, 410-326-7240. jwharton@umces.edu. www.umces.edu/cbl The Fabulous Hubcaps Holiday Inn, Solomons 6:00 PM (doors open at 6:00) A fun filled evening of music and dancing for a great cause! Benefits The Humane Society of Calvert County (a no kill rescue) and Pilots N Paws (a rescue group of pilots who fly dogs to forever homes from kill shelters) Light meal, raffles, silent auction, cash bar and more. Tickets, $50 available at: humanesocietyofcalvertcounty.org/products/ the-fabulous-hubcaps-tickets-saturdaysept-8-2018. Event info 410-353-7670. Contra Dance Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico 7:00 - 10:00 PM Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance monthly contra dance. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to attend the dance workshop at 7:00. $10; $6 for members (band members are free). Children under 17 are free. Info, www.smtmd.org.
Sunday, September 9 All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Valley Lee VFD & RS, 45245 Drayden Road 8:00 - 11:00 AM Scrambled Eggs, Home Fried Potatoes, Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage Links, Ham, Bacon, Creamed Chipped Beef, Sausage Gravy, Spiced Applesauce, Grits, Hot Biscuits, Assorted Juices, Milk and Coffee. Adults $10, children from age 6–12 $5, children 5 and under free. Info: 301-994-9999. Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Fundraiser The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, 44720 Lighthouse Road 10:00 AM A morning of guided painting of the Piney Point Lighthouse courtesy of Wine and Design Leonardtown. $45/person. Proceeds to the Friends’ mission. The
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Park 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Welcome to First Day in the Jewish New Year at Beth Israel Synagogue with Rabbi Ken Cohen and Cantor Tzvia Schweitzer. We are an egalitarian synagogue serving the needs of the Southern Maryland Jewish Community. bethisraelmd.weebly.com
Seafood Dinner Holy Angels Church, 21340 Colton Point Road, Avenue 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM Served buffet style -- all you can eat! Fried Oysters, Steamed Spiced Shrimp, Crab Balls, Fried Chicken, and Toastmasters—Talk of the Town all the trimmings! Adults $28; Children Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR (12 to 6) $8; Children 5 & under, free. Blvd. Carryout available: $26/ea. Homemade 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM desserts and a craft table! $1,500 Raffle Talk of the Town Toastmasters is Prize. Info: 301-769-3332 or email holy- a Toastmasters International club 01angels@aol.com. open to anyone to join. If you want to improve your communication and Rosh Hashanah High Holiday leadership skills, visit us and bring Services a friend! www.toastmasters.org 21780 Bunker Hill Drive, Lexington Our club website: club9410.easy-speak. Park org 7:30 - 9:00 PM Welcome to First Night in the JewLow-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic ish New Year at Beth Israel Synagogue St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds with Rabbi Ken Cohen and Cantor Tzvia 6:00 - 8:00 PM Schweitzer. We are an egalitarian synaThe St. Mary’s Animal Welfare gogue serving the needs of the Southern League (SMAWL), in partnership with Maryland Jewish Community. the St. Mary’s County Health Departbethisraelmd.weebly.com ment, offers low-cost rabies vaccinations, distemper vaccinations and microchipping to the public. Vaccinations are available for cats, dogs, and ferrets. Monday, September 10 $15/animal for each rabies vaccine, $10 for each distemper vaccine and $30 for Rosh Hashanah High Holiday a microchip. Services 21780 Bunker Hill Drive, Lexington
HEALTHY COOKING WITH CHEF GAYLE
Charlotte Hall Library will hold a Healthy Cooking demonstration with Chef Gayle Owens on Monday, September 17, 3 – 5 p.m. Learn cooking techniques and recipes, how to prepare healthy, inexpensive and easy dishes/meals, and get free samples and giveaways. Registration required on www.stmalib. org.
Southern Maryland Artifact Recovery Team Meeting Patuxent Moose Lodge, 23886 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood 6:30 PM Newcomers are welcome! Come meet other local detectorists, show your detecting finds, ask questions about metal detecting, and learn about group hunts.
Tuesday, September 11 Girl Scout Registration (Leonardtown area) Leonardtown Library 5:30 - 7:30 PM Girl Scouts Council of the Nations Capital hold registrations for the 20182019 year. Girls grades K through 12, who reside in the Hollywood, Leonardtown, Duke, and Piney Point elementary school districts. For Info: OrganizerSU1015@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, September 12 Homeschool Day Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Become a Tidewater Naturalist! Explore what it was like to grow up on a Tidewater Plantation during an era gone by. No reservations. Rain or shine event. $5/person. Children under age 6 free.
the SAT, GMAT or ASVAB? Researching your family’s ancestry? Want to learn a new language? Are you planning on writing a research paper? Would you like to watch movies or listen to books on your phone or device? Drop by the Leonardtown Library this summer with your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and our tech team will show you how to access all kinds of FREE library resources that are right at your fingertips! No registration.
BASICS OF SAVING MONEY
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Lexington Park Library will hold Basics of Saving Money on Tuesday, September 18 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. We are always looking for ways to save money. With school, sports, and holidays saving money may seem impossible. This workshop will show you how to get started with 5 simple steps and share tips on ways to save money. Questions are welcome! Brian E. Koenig will present a class from Consumer Education Services, Inc. (CESI). CESI is a non-profit service provider of comprehensive personal financial education and solutions for all life stages and for all of life’s milestones. Their goal is enhanced economic security for everyone we serve. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.
EXPLORE YOUR DIGITAL LIBRARY
Lexington Park Library will hold Introduction to Finding Grants on Wednesday, September 19 from 2 - 4 p.m. Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this one-hour live webinar course. After class, take advantage of reserved computer lab time to search the Foundation Directory Online and network with
St. Mary’s County Library will host Book Bits at Pax River Ale House in Lexington Park on Monday, September 17 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Grab a bite and gab about books! Join us for a relaxed conversation about what you’ve been reading. Share what you loved (or loathed) about the last book you read, gather new recommendations from the rest of the group, and enjoy the company of fellow bibliophiles. Visit paxriveralehouse.com for directions and to see menu options available for purchase. Adults only. No registration required. Leonardtown Library will hold Explore Your Digital Library on Tuesday, September 18 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Looking for a great read? Studying for
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Tickets at the Visitor Center. 301-3732280 or 800-681-0850. www.sotterley. org St. Mary’s County Camera Club Pax River Naval Air Museum (back building conference room) 7:00 PM Photo Critique: Bring several photos in .jpg format on a memory stick for open, fair discussion, and ideas to improve the shot through cropping and advanced editing methods. Visitors are welcome and may participate in the critiques. Membership is required for monthly competitions. Visit www. smccc.org.
Thursday, September 13 Healthy Food Drive Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, California 1:00 -5:00 PM Members of the community are invited to attend the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Annual Meeting or to drop off healthy food donations. More info or to register as an attendee, please visit: www.healthystmarys.com/hsmpa
other members of the nonprofit community. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.
PRESCHOOL ART EXPLORERS: VEGGIE VAN GOGH
Lexington Park Library will hold Veggie Van Gogh on Friday, September 21 from 2 - 3 p.m. Paint beautiful works of art with carved pieces of veggies! This fun and calming activity is sure to be a blast for your creative kiddos. All supplies provided by the library. Designed with 2-5 year-olds in mind, but any young child with a creative side is welcome. Registration required, and will open on September 7 on www.stmalib.org.
UNDERSTANDING CREDIT AND DEBIT
Lexington Park Library will hold Understanding Credit and Debit on Saturday, September 22 from 3 – 4:30 p.m. Credit cards, auto loans, store cards, personal loans and mortgages are all common forms of consumer credit. While credit can work to your advantage, many people find themselves in debt after spending more than they can afford. Before you get rid of your debt, you need to know how credit card debt works. This workshop will address the different types of credit and debt, identify ways to use credit more wisely, and provide some tips for managing debt. Questions are welcome! Brian E. Koenig will present a class from Consumer Education Services, Inc. (CESI) a non-profit service provider of comprehensive personal financial education and solutions for all life stages and for all of life’s milestones. Their goal is enhanced economic security for everyone we serve. Registration required on www. stmalib.org.
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