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as he vacated his seat in the Maryland
legislature after both Republican Central
Committees selected their nominees.
The vacancy was created when
ODonnell left his seat to serve on the Public Service Commission on August 1. Hogan is expected to pick one out of six candidates, two from Calvert and four from St.
Marys, to fill the 29C delegate seat in the
near future.
The Calvert GOP central committee
picked attorney and Judge of the Orphans
Court Theodore LeBlanc, former county
commissioner Gerald Clark and president
of St. Marys County Republican Club
Greg Sauter.
The St Marys list included former county commissioner Barbara Thompson, current County Commissioner Todd Morgan
and St. Marys Sheriffs Office Det. William Raddatz.
Todd Eberly, a professor of political science at St. Marys College of Maryland
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Eberly said the vote for Barbara Thompson to be at the top of the St. Marys list was
intriguing, especially since Thompson, of
Hollywood, had been out of elected office
for years.
Morgan got the second highest number
of votes among the St. Marys County central committee.
Its a tremendous statement of confidence in Barbara Thompson, Eberly said.
The lists show that the central committees want someone who has familiarity
with asking someone to go out and vote
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Experience in campaigning was just as
important as holding an office, Eberly said,
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Twice as many people died in 2015 from

drug and alcohol overdoses in St. Marys
County as they did in 2014 according to the
latest data from the states Department of
Health and Mental Hygiene and there have
been four such deaths in the first quarter of
2016 alone.
This puts the county on track to come
close to the 18 deaths last year.
Overdose deaths due to drugs or alcohol
have increased steadily since 2010 throughout the state, around the time when heroin
and opioids experienced a resurgence in
popularity as an illicit narcotic.
The first quarter statistics for Maryland
show there have already been 383 drug and
alcohol related deaths between January
and March alone; the total deaths in 2015
reached 1,259 while there were 1,041 in
2014.
For deaths from heroin, the numbers
show that St. Marys might be on track to
have more fatalities.
There were six such deaths for all of
2015, just one more than 2014 but there
have already been two such deaths in the
first three months of 2016 alone here.

Opioid-related, or synthetic heroin,
deaths also increased in 2015 compared
to 2014 with five deaths and three deaths
respectively.
There has already been one death in the
first three months of 2016, state figures
showed.
Overdose deaths linked to fentanyl, a
highly potent pain killer that health officials and law enforcement officers have
warned is many times more powerful than
heroin, remained steady from 2014 to 2015
with three fatalities; there has already been
one recorded death from fentanyl in the
first quarter of this year.
Commercially produced and medically controlled fentanyl is dangerous but
so is the same substance produced on the
street and is unpredictable due to unknown
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Beatles Tribute Band To Play

Benefit Concert Next Saturday
By Miranda McLain
Contributing Writer
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in St. Leonard is hosting a Beatles

Tribute Band concert next Saturday to
raise money for a new facility named
Education Station. The two-part event
will include a dinner and a small
silentauction.
The dinner and concert will be held
on Saturday, September 10 from 5:30 to
10 p.m. Hard Days Night, the Beatles
Tribute Band, would wear replicas of

the clothing the Beatles wore during
their performances. The band members
would also use the same kind of guitars that the Beatles used. The group is
from Ohio originally, but they travel all
around to perform. The concert will last
about two hours.
Carol Frederick, Friends coordinator of Jefferson Patterson Park and
Museum, said that
the public school
system programs
dont offer students
anywhere to go in
inclement weather,
so the new facility
will be used mostly
during inclement
weather in addition to its daily use.
Education Station,
the name of the new
learning space, will
have a smart board
with tables. The
flexible space still
needs bathrooms and better lighting,

so the money raised by the concert
will be helpful in finishing the project.
Frederick said that the facility would
be a fun, flexible space for camp programs and education programs. The
space is being added on to the park and
museum in hopes that students will
find the area to be multi-purposeful.
The space was made available after an
exhibition was moved on site. Frederick said that once completed, it will be
an interesting space and a great place
for creativity. Its not just a normal
classroom space.
There will be a tent with chairs and
venders to purchase dinner, as well as
a cash bar.
It should be a beautiful evening.
Its right on the water, Frederick said.
General admission is $40 in advance and $50 at the door.
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Former Director Coming

Back To Head MetCom
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Dan Ichniowski, former executive director of the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom), is now set to come back to head the
countys water and sewer authority after current director Scott Bundys bid to have his
resignation rescinded fell flat with a majority
of the commissioners on the MetComboard.
Anne Mary Cullins, director of Human
Resources for MetCom, said that Ichniowski, who retired from the utility, will come
back as the interim chief Sept. 6.
Until that time Jacquelyn Meiser, the general counsel for the utility, would be the acting director since she was the most senior
employee with the organization, Cullins told
The County Times.
Four members of the board, Steve Willing, Alice Gaskins, Robert Russell and John
Carey voted to dismiss Bundy at the Aug. 25
meeting, while members Mike Mummaugh
and Mike Thompson voted against it.
Board Chair Brian Barthelme was not
able to vote since there was no tie in voting.
There was conflict among board members
over Bundys performance as director; some
believed he had resolved conflicts he had
with employees while others believed the
problems still existed.
Mummaugh said the move to bring Ichniowski back was unexpected.
I was very surprised that Steve Willing
approached Dan Ichniowski about returning
as interim executive director without consulting the rest of the MetCom commissioners, Mummaugh stated in an e-mail to The
County Times. I am sorry to see Scott Bun-
dy go. I thought that he was doing a great job

of dealing with some significant financial issues that he inherited upon taking the job.
Mummaugh cited Bundys push to reprogram tens of millions of borrowed dollars for
shovel ready projects that had until recently
gone unused but still required MetCom to
pay debt service payments.
Willing said he approached Ichniowski to
return to MetCom with the support of several other board members.
I hold no animosity towards [Bundy]
personally, Willing said. We needed a path
forward.
We needed someone to fill in while the
search for a director continued.
Willing said it was an action taken by
some board members without consulting
them all.
If all the members had been involved I
dont believe we would have come to a resolution in a timely fashion, Willing said.
We needed to fix the situation.
County Commissioner Mike Hewitt said
that he was well aware of Ichniowskis qualifications and experience but questioned the
methods of a majority of the MetCom board
in hiring him back.
That shouldve had some discussion,
Hewitt said. It sounds dysfunctional that
youre hiring a director without a discussion.
It doesnt look very transparent.
Ichniowski did not return a phone call for
comment as of press time.
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Pictured: Scriber
in the 21000 block
of Lexwood Court in Lexington Park, but
was registered under a Mechanicsville
address.
The suspect, Eric Manuel Scriber, Sr.,

age 50, of Mechanicsville was located at
the Lexington Park residence on August
23, 2016 by Corporal Robert Merritt and
Deputy First Class Joshua Krum. He was
transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center and charged with failing to
notify the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office of an address change.
Anyone with information related to sex
offenders is asked to contact Detective
Robert Merritt by email at Robert.Merritt@stmarysmd.com, or by phone at 301475-4200, ext. *8042.
From St. Marys County Sheriffs Office
Sheriffs Office Investigating

Lexington Park Burglary
21895 Pegg Road Lexington Park, MD 20653 (240)725-0111
On August 31, 2016, at approximately

5:39 a.m., St. Marys County Sheriffs Office deputies responded to the 45000 block
of Valley Court in Lexington Park for a
reported burglary. The initial investigation revealed a subject entered a residence
and struck the victim causing injury. The
suspect then fled from the residence. The
victim was transported to MedStar St.
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Vice/Narcotics Arrests
St. Marys County Sheriffs Office Vice/
Narcotics detectives began an investigation into the distribution of oxycodone
by Suspect Heather Jeannette Dickerson
(Age 45 of Mechanicsville). While conducting the investigation, detectives observed Rocco Paul Bersane Jr. (Age 46 of
Mechanicsville) in possession of a crack
cocaine smoking device while seated in a
vehicle being operated by Suspect Heather
Dickerson. The vehicle was stopped, and
detectives recovered the metal crack cocaine smoking device along with a quantity
of crack cocaine, and he was arrested.
A subsequent search and seizure warrant was obtained for Suspect Dickersons
home. That warrant was executed by members of the St. Marys County Emergency
Pictured: Rocco
Services Team, Vice/Narcotics Support

Team members and K9 deputies. Suspect
Dickerson was found to be in possession of
cocaine and oxycodone, along with related paraphernalia. Detectives also obtained
additional evidence to support the ongoing
distribution investigation against suspect
Dickerson
Suspect Joseph Thompson Kilroy (Age
48) was found to be in possession of cocaine and related paraphernalia. He was arrested and charged accordingly.
Additional charges and arrests are pending a case review with States Attorney
Richard D. Fritz.
Pictured: Dickerson
Pictured: Kilroy
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Audit Shows Security Flaws

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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A audit of the operations of St. Marys

College of Maryland that lasted for three
years showed that the college had problems
securing important information on its computer databases including personal information of faculty and students alike.
Also, the audit found that the public
honors college failed to always get proper
cost documentation from its food service
vendor regarding how much the college
wasbilled.
The food service bill alone for the college was $4.2 million for 2015, the report
from the states Office of Legislative Audits stated.
The last finding of the audit showed that
the college did not independently check on
payouts for accumulated leave; in one case
the lack of oversight resulted in the overpayment of $10,000 to an employee who
was retiring from state employment.
St. Marys College of Maryland is part of
the University System of Maryland.
The sensitive information noted in the
report included in some cases names, birthdates and even social security numbers of
both employees and students; the report
stated that contained in the database was
unique personal information on 117,194
individuals.
In addition, we determined that this
sensitive [information] was not protected
by other substantial mitigating controls,
the auditstated.
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Further the audit found that the colleges

computers were not adequately protected
against malware and the college also did
not have proper assurances that the malware protection software installed on its
computers was operating properly.
As of February of this year, the report
stated, the college had 314 computers on
campus that did not have malware protection software installed.
College personnel advised us that this
information was unreliable because it included numerous retired computers that
had not been removed from the colleges
network directory of computers and that
certain computers were configured to report to an outdated malware protection tool
rather than the current malware protection
tool, auditors stated in their report.
In a response to the audit, college officials agreed with many of the findings
and agreed to find ways to mask critical
personal information from those who have
no need to see it and to ensure that malware was installed on its computers and its
database.
The college also agreed that it needed to
do a better job of ensuring the payments
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St. Marys College

of Marylands Mens
Rugby Team Lauded
byCommissioners
They are the small college team which
achieved lofty heights last spring during
a national tournament. The mens rugby
team from St. Marys College of Maryland
enjoyed a magical postseason run, beginning the tournament as a number eight
at-large seed, to finishing second in the nation at the National Small College Rugby
Organization tournament in Philadelphia
last June.
The team, led by Head Coach Larry Donmoyer and Assistant Coach Terry Pledger,
joined the Commissioners of St. Marys
County for a special ceremony in Leonardtown to honor their accomplishment.
Team Captain Kyle Powers was joined
by team members Samuel Baker, Ali Biglarbeigi, Matthew Carr, Rick Djeuhon,
Andrew Giganti, William Hankins, Samuel Howe, Alhaj Khadar, Andrew Marinich,
Ivan Messi, Kyle Moore, and Kyle Powers.
The group says they are more than just a
team, affectionately referring to each other
as brothers.
During the National Small College

Rugby Organization tournament, the St.
Marys College of Maryland mens rugby
team outscored and beat their rivals Franklin & Marshall College, Ithaca College,
The Claremont Colleges and Susquehanna University, said Commissioner Tom
Jarboe (1st District). The team played
with great effort up to their defeat to
New Mexico Highland University, giving
them the number two spot in the nation.
In honoring the team, the commissioners
recognized the teams athleticism, poise,
sportsmanship and leadership in representing St Marys College of Maryland and
St. Marys County at the national tournament, along with their outstanding work
and dedication to create a stronger and
bettercommunity
From St. Marys College of Athletics
Hills Extends Point Lead With

FridayPotomac Win
Pilkerton Scores Career 50th in RUSH Crate Main
By Doug Watson
Contributing Writer
Current point leader Daryl Hills drove to
his 4th win of the season in last Friday nights
Limited Late Model feature at Potomac
Speedway. The Win for Hills, the defending
track champion, was his 19th career win in
the division.
The re draw placed Hills and Brandon
Long on the front row for the start with
Hills zipping into the race lead as the field
went hard off turn two. From that point on,
it would be a race for second, as Hills would
lead the distance in a relatively easy win
aboard his potent Rocket XR-1 no.55. This
was the best this car has been all season.
Hills stated post race. Starting up front really helped tonight, but this car was so good,
I think anyone could have driven it. Hills
positioned himself for a second straight title,
with his winning drive. Ive never been
much of a point racer, but it would be nice
for this team if we could do it. Said Hills.
With only one point race left, weve got a
shot to do it, and I couldnt do this with out
all the crew and sponsors. David Williams
came form 10th to finish second with Billy
Tucker, Derrick Quade and Brandon Long
completing the top-five.
In the companion 20-lap RUSH Crate
Late Model feature, Jeff Pilkerton drove to
his first win of the season, setting a personal
record as well. Pilkertons win would be his
50th career feature win at Potomac in a career thats spanned three decades. Pilkerton
drew the pole for the feature and made the
most of his good fortune as he would lead
all 20-laps in scoring the monumental win.
Pilkertons drive to the win was not easy,
as he had to repel the repeated advances of
eventual runner up Greg Roberson, to post
the win steering his MasterSbilt no.8. We
have had no luck this season. Pilkerton stated. When we drew the pole for the feature,
I knew I had to get out front first, and the
boys had this car as good as its been all season here. Pilkerton was relieved to get the
milestone 50th off his bucket list. Its nice
to finally get it done. a happy Pilkerton said
with a smile. Theres a lot of people who
helped me over the years and this night is for
all of them. Darren Alvey came home third

with Ben Bowie and Timmy Booth rounding
out the top-five.
In support class action Kyle Nelson posted
his second win of the season, and career
19th, in the 16-lap Street Stock feature,
Billy Crouse won his second of 2016 in the
15-lap Hobby Stock feature, Ed Pope Sr. collected his 3rd Strictly Stock win and Mikey
Latham was victorious for the 6th time this
season in the nightcap 15-lap U-Car main.
Limited Late Model feature finish
1. Daryl Hills 2. David Williams 3. Billy
Tucker 4. Derrick Quade 5. Brandon Long 6.
Rich Marks 7. Tyler Emory 8. Jim Jesmer Sr.
9. Barry Lear Sr. 10. Kyle Lear
RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish
1. Jeff Pilkerton 2. Greg Roberson 3. Darren Alvey 4. Ben Bowie 5. Timmy Booth 6.
Matt Tarbox 7. John Imler 8. Logan Roberson
9. Ryan Clement 10. Chuck Bowie 11. Jamie
Sutphin 12. Megan Mann 13. Megan Emory
14.Greg Carrico 15. Richard Culver 16. John
Sellner 17. Darin Henderson
Street Stock feature finish
1.Kyle Nelson 2. Troy Kassiris 3. Scotty Nelson 4. Ed Pope Jr. 5. Barry Williams Sr. 6. Jeremy Pilkerton 7. Mike Raleigh 8. Mike Latham
Hobby Stock feature finish
1. Billy Crouse 2. John Burch 3. Jerry
Deason 4. Tommy Randall 5. Sam Archer 6.
Buddy Dunagan 7. Bobby Miexsall 8. Matt
Randall 9. Jonathan Knott 10. Sam Raley 11.
Kevin Murphy 12. Brian Adkins
Strictly Stock feature finish
1. Ed Pope Sr. 2. Shaun Smith 3. John Hardesty 4. JJ Silvious 5. Drew Payne 6. Johnny
Hardesty 7. Nabil Guffey 8. Ray Bucci
U-Car feature finish
1. Mikey Latham 2. Jamie Marks 3. Savannah Windsor 4. Brian Coe Jr. 5. Dominic Silvious 6. Stephen Suite 7. Stephanie Homberg 8.
Justin Bowley 9. Brent Howell 10. Ben Pirner
Congratulations to the winners of the

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1st Place Randy Slaughter, 2nd Place Tyler Wheeler and
3rd Place Kyle Bidwell
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New Manager of Wicomico

Shores Golf Course to Begin
Work in September
The Commissioners of St. Marys County have appointed Nicholas Isom as the
new Manager of the Wicomico Shores Golf
Course. He assumes his duties on September 19, 2016.
Mr. Isom comes to St. Marys County
Government with extensive golf and managerial experience. Currently he is the General Manager and Head Golf Professional
at TPC of Myrtle Beach. There he oversees
daily golf operations, tournaments, tournament operations, the handicap system, inventory and golf staff. Isom is also responsible for the golf operations budget and is
currently a PGA professional who provides
personal and group lessons.
We are extremely pleased to welcome
Mr. Isom to St. Marys County as the
new manager at Wicomico Shores Golf
Course, said Commissioner President
Randy Guy. Mr. Isom brings a wealth of
experience in golf course management. We
believe his experience set is exactly whats
needed to lead the course toward a more
profitable future.
Previously, Mr. Isom was a golf professional at Pawleys Plantation Golf and
Country Club where he distinguished himself by hosting the Golf Channels 2014 taping of Big Break in Myrtle Beach and as
the first assistant professional at Litchfield
County Club.
Mr. Isom comes to the Department of
Recreation & Parks experienced in the
customer service based Golf Course/Restaurant Management business, said Brian
Loewe, Recreation and Parks Director. We
welcome him and his family to St. Marys
County and look forward to further developing the game of golf here in the county.
Mr. Isom holds Bachelors degrees in
Golf Complex Management from San Diego Golf Academy, where he was the class
valedictorian, and Virginia College.
Isom was raised in Falls Church, VA
and his wife in Calvert County. Both are
happy to return to the area and look forward to raising their children in Southern
Maryland.
Mr. Isom will earn an annual salary
of$60,000.
St. Marys College of Maryland

Soccor Team Picked to Finish Sixth
in This Years Conference Race
Despite reaching the championship game
of the 2015 Capital Athletic Conference
Mens Soccer Championship Tournament
and returning the reigning CAC Player of
the Year, St. Marys College of Maryland
was picked to finish sixth in this years conference race as the CAC Mens Soccer Preseason Coaches Poll was released Tuesday
morning.
St. Marys collected 45 points to best
Wesley College for one of the six spots in
the conference playoffs if the tournament
were to begin tomorrow. Last year as the
sixth seed, the Seahawks knocked out
No. 3 seed Wesley in the first round and
then eliminated No. 2 seed York College
of Pennsylvania in the semifinals, taking
York to overtime. St. Marys Cinderella run
ended at top-seed Salisbury University in
the title match.
2016 CAC Mens Soccer Preseason

Coaches Poll
1. Salisbury (5 first-place votes), 75points
2. Christopher Newport (3 first-place
votes), 69 points
3. York (Pa.) (1 first-place vote), 64 points
4. Mary Washington, 57 points
5. F
rostburg State (1 first-place vote),
51points
6. St. Marys (Md.), 45 points
7. Wesley, 38 points
8. Marymount (Va.), 21 points
9. Penn State Harrisburg, 20 points
10. Southern Virginia, 9 points
The Seahawks finished the 2015 campaign as the conference championship
tournament runners-up for the third time
in program history and the first time since
1992. St. Marys posted a 9-9-2 (4-4-1
CAC) record under head coach Alun Oli-
From St. Marys

College of Athletics
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The Tackle Box Weekly Fishing Report

By Ken and Linda Lamb
Special To The County Times
Spot are now in the Patuxent as far as
Sandy Point. The tasty summer visitors are
usually here by the fourth of July, but 30
days of rain in June and other factors have
delayed them until now. The head boats
out of Bunkys in Solomons made excellent
catches over the weekend. The spot may
reach Kingston Hollow and Hawks Nest
by the time you read this. The Town Creek
Pier is now re-opened after a tiff with authorities over permits ; spot love that area
and the pier should produce good spot catches. The croaker have slowed at the pier, but
rockfish have been caught there in the 24
inch size. Perch and crabs are very good.
Spanish mackerel are all up and down the
ships channel. The super fast, high jumping mackerel are mixed with blues and
stripers in the Target Ship area in the south
and all along the eastern shore edge from
Punch Island to the false channel into the
little Choptank. The Solomons boats find
the fish under birds and visit one batch of
birds to the next looking for keeper size
rockfish which allow them to limit out
in the two per person daily. The blues
and mackerel are all sizes from 14 inches
to 24 or so. This is really good fishing.
Trollers fishing right at the PR marker off Cedar Point are getting spanish,
rockfish and blues in good numbers.
The mackerel
can best be
caught
with
planers which
hold down a
small
spoon
and
trolled
fast. Big dodgers in front of
small spoons
is another effective mackerel rig. They
can be caught
sight
cast-
ver 04, who is entering his sixth year at the

helm in 2016. As a team, the Seahawks tallied 47 goals and 128 points to rank fourth
all-time in each category.
St. Marys, who has advanced to the CAC
semifinals or better in the last two seasons,
returns 10 starters for the 2016 season. The Pictured: Raymond Drayer
teams offense should be as potent as last
season with five
of last years Top6 goal scorers are
Pool
Party
back. Nick Tait,
the reigning CAC
Player of the Year,
and Juwan Kearson, a second team
All-CAC pick, will
command the midfield and will look to
spark the Seahawks
attack as well. Tait
paced the conference in all offensive
categories a year ago
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Feature Story
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Photos By Frank Marquart
South County
Farmers Market
A Growing Success
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Photo Provided by St. Marys County Government
Five years ago when the Homegrown Farmers Market in Lexington

Park first opened its doors not everyone was convinced it would be a
success, considering it was starting
out in an area of South County where
businesses have long struggled to
stay open.
But a success it has become, according to the figures of customers
and vendors who have made it a
haven for buying and selling fresh
grown local produce, locally raised
meats and even baked goods and
crafts.
The celebration of the farmers
markets fifth anniversary Aug. 27
drew in 900 customers in just four
hours of operations, and vendors
reported one of their best sales days
yet.
I had family there that day, said
Dawn Ulmschneider of Porpoise
Creek Farm in Compton, which
sold fresh produce. It was
packed
with
customers.
When
the
market
first
opened in 2012
the total estimated average
attendance was
237 customers
a day that has
since grown to
612 customers.
The estimated sales on a
survey day was
$3,672.83 and
has now more
than doubled to
$8,086.92.
Also
the
amount of cus-
tomers surveyed from year to year

show that more and more of them
came out to South County just for
the market to the tune of 84 percent
of respondents last year.
We had a record crowd, said
Donna Sasscer, the countys Agriculture and Seafood specialist with
the Department of Economic Development. Were surprised every
week with the dedicated customers
who come in.
But were still drawing new customers every week. The market continues to grow.
The market has also grown to include wines from the Leonardtown
Winery as well as spirits from a locally owned distillery, Sasscer said
making it a hub for expanding and
sustaining the diverisification of agriculture and tourism.
The farmers market itself represents shift in thinking from the
countys long dependence on tobacco growing years ago to other forms
of farming; it was funded in part
by tax payer dollars and by money
from the massive tobacco industry
settlement.
We continue to get a variety of
new vendors, Sasscer said. Its a
success not only for the agricultural
community but for the community
as a whole.
Sasscer said that a loyal core of
residents had chosen to support the
farmers market.
Theres a huge sense of community there, Sasscer said. It gives people in South County an opportunity to
support the concept of buying local.
Theyve embraced it as a community asset.
The markets popularity has
grown despite its limited hours of
operation; it is open just two days a
week on Wednesday and Saturday

for only a handful of hours.
John K. Parlett, the chair of the
countys Agriculture, Seafood and
Forestry Advisory Board, which
monitors the operations at the farmers market, said it was one of three
in the county that was continuing to
thrive.
Their existence helps to make agricultural viable in the county.
Weve got three farmers markets
in the county and theyre all doing
well, Parlett said. But they dont
all have a permanent home like the
Homegrown Farmers Market.
Its a great example of what a
farmers market can be.
Without farmers markets, making
a living off the land might become
more difficult locally, Parlett said,
and that meant farms might shrink
or even begin to disappear.
Agricultural activities would be
much less in Southern Maryland,
Parlett said. You might see them not
be farms anymore.
The Tri-County Council along
with the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission is currently working on a way
to bring a slaughter facility to a site
somewhere in either St. Marys, Calvert, Charles, Prince Georges or
Anne Arundel counties, Parlett said,
which, as a U.S. Department of Agriculture approved and inspected facility, would make it much easier for
local meat producers to bring their
products to market.
Those local producers must take
their meats hours away to another
facility just to be inspected before it
can be sold, making the final product
more expensive.
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Obituaries
The County Times
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 weeks edition.
Carlton Alexander
Turner
Carlton Alexander Turner Taco,
55, of California,
MD passed away
on August 28, 2016.
Born on August 3,
1961 in Rosewell,
NM, he was the
son of Teofila M.
Turner and Ronald
W. Turner. Carlton
is survived by his 2
sisters and 1 brother. He was a truck driver
for the Trading Post Company in Great
Mills, MD.
The family will receive friends on
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 from 6:00
PM 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner
Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 PM in the
Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Joseph Lloyd officiating. Interment will be
private.
Alma Elizabeth Tate

Roussell
Alma Elizabeth
Tate Roussell, 82,
of Avenue, MD
formerly from Colonial Beach, VA
passed away on
August 23, 2016.
Born on November
19, 1933 in Colonial
Beach, VA, she was
the daughter of the
late Louis Tate and
Maude Tate. Alma was the loving wife of
the late Alvin Glen Roussell who preceded
him in death on November 18, 2001. Alma
is survived by her children: Denise Roussell Edwards (Lyle) of Columbia, SC, Alan
R. Roussell (Carol E.) of New Smyrna
Beach, FL, 3 grandchildren and 5 great
grandchildren. Siblings: Louis Tate, Jr., of
Lake Anna, VA, Lois Nash of Lottsburg,
VA, and Delma Fore of Fredericksburg,
VA. She graduated from Colonial Beach
High School in 1950 and moved from College Park, MD to St. Marys County, MD
in 1977. Alma was a Switchboard Operator for C & P Telephone Company. She
enjoyed Bowling, and was a care giver to
friends and family.
All services will be private.
In Remembrance
Sarah Polley Ogilby, 74 of Hollywood,

MD formerly of Wilmington, DE passed
away on August 28, 2016 at her residence.
Born May 18, 1942 in Bloomington, IN,
she was the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth and Noble Carl Polley, Sr.
Sarah was the loving wife of the late
Christopher Ogilby whom she married in
Indianapolis, IN on May 28, 1976.
She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Bryner of Hollywood, MD, siblings,
the late Mary Polley, Jane Barker of Bloomington, IN, the late Noble Polley, Jr., Helen
Ennis, Bloomington, IN, Thomas Polley of
St. Paul, IN, William Polley, Jerry Polley
of Spencer IN, and Robin Zelenka of Indianapolis, IN, grandchildren, Devon DeVane
of Valdosta, GA and Madison DeVane of
Hollywood, MD.
Sarah graduated from Bloomington
High School in 1960, she was a Material
Planner for DuPont retiring in 2015 after 11
years of service. She was a member of First
Saints Community Church, Leonardtown,
MD and Southern Maryland Emmaus.
Sarah Ogilby was a beloved servant of
Jesus. She was dedicated to sharing her
faith and guiding others closer to Jesus.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 11:00AM in
First Saints Community Church, Leonardtown, MD.
In lieu of flowers the family requests
contributions to be made in memory of
Sarah to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box
625, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Dennis Dee Guss

Dennis Dee Guss, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away August 26, 2016
at his residence. Born August 1, 1938 in
Wolford, North Dakota he was the son of
Donald Dee Guss, and Ella Mae Hanson
Guss. He served in the U.S. Army from
1955 1958 and later worked as a welder
for the railroads. He also did construction
work and was a truck driver.
Predeceased by his parents and brothers Larry Guss, Lloyd Guss and Kermit
Guss, Dennis is survived by his wife Betty A. Guss; children, Dennis D. Guss, Jr.
of Dahlgren, VA and Lance L. Miller of
Cobb Island, MD; brother Donald Pete
Richard of Mechanicsville, MD; sisters
Donna Flemion of Ft. Washington, MD,
Betty Reid (Ronald) of Owings, MD
and Vanessa Penny Farley of Colonial
Beach, VA; 7 grandchildren and 4 great
grandchildren.
Private arrangements are being handled
by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A.,
Charlotte Hall, MD 20622.
Charles DeSales Bill

Douglas
Charles DeSales
Bill
Douglas
78, of Mechanicsville, MD departed
this life at Clinton
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
in Clinton, MD on
Wednesday, August 17, 2016.
Charles was born
on May 30, 1938
in Hughesville, MD to the late Charles
Worthington and Margaret Corinne Chase
Douglas.
Charles was married to the late Mary
Eleanora Lyles Douglas in 1957 until her
departure in 1998. From that union, they
had 7 children.
Charles was loved for his loving, affectionate persona when around people.
Family time was spent enjoying family cookouts, watching the kids play, and
conferring with the grandchildren as they
developed in life. He was a member of the
Craftsmen Club who loved to build picnic
tables and barbecue grills in his spare time.
Mechanically inclined, he liked repairing
lawn mowers and cars. He enjoyed fishing, going to Baltimore Orioles games, and
visiting the Casinos when time permitted.
He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan that
faithfully watched the Cowboys and Redskins play. Grandpa took pride in baking
his sheet cakes for family birthdays. Most
of all, he loved being around family and
friends.
Charles is survived by his children,
Charles P. Douglas of La Plata, MD, Francis D. Douglas of Waldorf, MD, Joseph L.
Douglas (Shirley) of Helen, MD, Mary B.
Douglas of District Heights, MD, James D.
Douglas of Mechanicsville, MD, Steven P.
Douglas (Vonda) of Brandywine, MD and
Stephanie P. Douglas of California, MD.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary
E. Douglas, his sister, Patricia Young and
daughter-in-law, Shirley Douglas.
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Pet of the Week

Meet Sadie
Sadie is a Red Miniature Pinscher

mixed with a Dachshund . She was
rescued from our local shelter, she
is estimated to about a year and a
half old. Unfortunately, Sadie would
do best in a house without small
children. Contact the Animal Relief
Fund if you are interested in adding
Sadie to your family.
Meet Sherry
Sherry is a Silver/Gray Tabby.

She is estimated to be about 4 and a
half months old. Contact the Animal
Relief Fund if you are interested in
adding Sherry to you family..
Calvert Sports Center Brings Family

and Fitness Together
By Miranda McLain
Contributing Writer
The owner of World Gym now owns
another fitness facility the new Calvert
Sports Center, a family-focused environment for family members to stay active
together.
Calvert Sports Center opened on August
29. The center is comprised of learning
centers in addition to gyms, which offers
families a chance to be active at the same
time, but not necessarily together, said
Lisa Burris, manager of Calvert Sports
Center. Burris said the space is useful because families can combine physical health
and learning in one facility.
Calvert Sports Center offers services
that combine physical health and learning in a family-oriented environment. The
center is working towards reaching families and students of all ages and stages of
fitness, Burris said. Furthermore, birthday parties can be held at the fitness center,
gym, or the athletic courts.
Both adults and children have numerous options at the new facility. Children
have the option of working in the learning
center while their families use the training

and conditioning centers if they wish. The
after-school program will be supervised;
there will be an education professional on
staff. There are about 30 laptops available
for student use, as well as iPads and other electronic devices. There is also space
available for students to review with their
tutor if they want a more private area to
study in.
There are plenty of activities for adults
to partake in as well. One of the popular
attractions is the golf stimulator. Burris
said the stimulator is great for adults and is
similar to playing a video game.
The Grand Opening is scheduled for
October 1. There will be various activities
available to families so that they receive an
introduction to the center, and a few Redskins players are scheduled to make an appearance as well. World Gym members are
free to use the facilities for no charge for a
limited period of time.
Solomons Island Dragon Boat Festival
P.O. Box 184

Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 866-0305
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Concert at Calvert Marine Museum MARYLAND SAFE BOATING

Friday Aug. 26, 2016
COURSE OFFERED
The Goo Goo Dolls
In Maryland, the law states that anyone

operating a motorized vessel and born on
or after July 1, 1972 must possess a certificate of boating safety. This certificate,
valid for life, is non-renewable. Fines for
not having this certificate range from $25
to $500. The Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron is offering the Maryland Safe
Boating Course. This course meets this
law and is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. Students must attend the two classroom sessions, Saturday, September 10th
9am 3pm and Saturday September 24th
9am 12pm for wrap up, review and test.
The course will be taught at the Navy Air
Museum, 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD.
The course focuses on recreational sail
or power boaters, personal watercraft riders, fisherman and hunters on the rules
and state regulations of safe boating in
the Maryland waterways. Docking, knots,
lighting, signals, aids to navigation, fire

extinguishers, PFDs, and other onboard
requirements are just a few of the areas
to be discussed by experienced watermen
and women. Once participants pass the
end of course test, they obtain the Maryland Boating Safety Certification Card, required to be carried for anyone born after
July 1,1972, and are operating any motorized water vessel in Maryland. All states
recognize this boating education card.
The cost for the course is $25 with additional family members paying $10. Payment may be made by cash or check during
the first class. Pre-registration is recommended to reserve a seat to ensure that
enough courseware materials are available.
To register, call Hal Willard at 301-9047265. For more information on the Squadron and its activities, visit www.usps.org/
localusps/patuxent.
Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron
Celebrate the Arts at Art Walk

First Friday
Sponsored jointly by the St. Marys
County Arts Council, the Commissioners of Leonardtown, and the Leonardtown
Business Association, September 2nd First
Friday is the 4th annual Art Walk in celebration of Leonardtowns 2012 designation as an Arts & Entertainment District.
Started in 2012 by the St. Marys County
Arts Council, Art Walk displays a wonderful selection of local art and artists including artists not affiliated with a gallery
- in selected businesses around Leonardtown and allows visitors to vote for their
favoritepieces.
While the art will be available for viewing all month, voting begins Tuesday, August 30 and ends September 2nd, so be
sure to come visit the businesses and vote
for your favorite piece of art throughout
the week. Start your tour of art by picking up a ballot at Opal Fine Art Gallery &
Gifts, North End Gallery, Yellow Door Art
Studios or any other participating business.
From there, youll want to visit at least
three different Art Walk sites so you can
vote for your favorite pieces. Each busi-
ness you visit will stamp your ballot - when

youre finished, turn your ballot in to any
participating business. Or, on First Friday
bring your ballot to the Leonardtown Arts
Center between 5 and 8 p.m. and receive a
free gift (while supplies last).
In addition to beautiful art around town,
Art Walk First Friday will feature live music by popular jazz trio, Higher Standards,
the Spring Ridge Rhythm Club and the
brass ensemble from Southern Maryland
Youth Orchestra and Choir (SMYOC). Additionally, there will be new shows and featured artists at Opal Fine Art Gallery and
Gifts and Yellow Door Arts Studios; and
the artists of North End Gallery will be celebrating the gallerys30th anniversary, including new works of art, specialmemories
of the past 30 years, and the dedication of a
gallery section to the memory oflate member artist, Judith Coville Conrad. Professional and amateur artists will be painting
outside as part of the painting en pleine air
event and there will be other hands-on art
activities for the whole family.
Wild Birds Unlimited Nature

1st Anniversary
Collective Soul
Photos by Mike Baston

Photography
Barb and Chip Whipkey are pleased to

announce Wild Birds Unlimited Nature
Shop will be celebrating their 1st anniversary at 46400 Lexington Village Way.
Were the new home of the best bird
food in town, said Barb Whipkey, owner
of the new Wild Birds Unlimited. Stop by
and see the store; weve brought nature indoors and created a very calming, relaxing
environment.
Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop will
be celebrating its First Anniversary on September 9-11, 10 AM 5 PM. There will be
visits from owls, hawks and even a falcon
on Sunday from 11 AM 3 PM. Nature
education, give-a-ways and prize drawings
make this a celebration suitable for the entire family.
We have enjoyed sharing the sharing
the hobby of backyard bird feeding with
the residents of Southern Maryland and

look forward to calling Southern Maryland
home for many more years. This hobby is
second only in popularity to gardening and
is enjoyed by over 53 million Americans,
stated Barb Whipkey
Anniversary activities include:
Feeder Swap
Participating in the Feeder Swap promotion is a great way to give back to your
community. Customers bring in their old
bird feeders and then get a 20% discount
on the purchase of a new one. Salvageable,
traded-in feeders will then be cleaned, sanitized and donated to local schools.
Raptors Eye, Sunday, September 11th, 11
AM 3:00 PM Owls, hawks and a falcon
will be visiting the store.
Drawing for a years worth of seed, bird
feeding pole station and more.
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Bingo Every Saturday at Mother

Catherine Academy
(33883 Chaptico Road Mechanicsville)
5 to 10 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT BINGO! Doors open
at 5 pm. Early Birds start at 6:30 pm. Regular Games start at 7:00 pm. $10 admission
(includes one regular book). Progressive
Money Ball! Door prizes. Concessions:
Weekly specials along with regulars Pizza,
Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers, Hot dogs and
French Fries. We are located on Route 238
Chaptico Road just one mile off of Route
5. Call 301-884-3165 for more information.
Visit our website www.mothercatherine.
org for Jackpot and Moneyball update.
Cedar Point Ladies Golf
Cedar Point Golf Course (PAX River NAS,
Lexington Park)
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cedar Point Ladies Golf Association
(CPLGA) plays EVERY Tuesday morning.
Arrive and be ready by 8:15 a.m. Tee off
starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. All skill levels
are welcome. PGA Teaching Pro will be offering clinics during the season. Join the 9
hole group or the 18 hole group. Working
woman option: Play any day before Sunday
5pm with a CPLGA member and turn in
your signed score card. Eligible members
include all active duty, reserve, retired or
military personnel or their dependents;
DOD federal personnel and family members employed at Patuxent River, St. Inigoes, or Solomons Annex, Cedar Point
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
Officers Club silver card holders, contractors, members of the Navy League, and
sponsored guests. For more information:
Contact Pam at Pam447@me.com, Kimbra.benson@hotmail.com, Pat at rodschroeder@comcast.net.
Sotterley Farmers Market
Historic Sotterley Plantation (Sotterley)
8 to 9 a.m.
The public is invited to the Sotterley Plantation grounds to shop local! Purchase
the best quality home-grown vegetables,
fruit, and plants, as well as unique, handcrafted items. For the third year running,
we further strengthen our strong ties to the
Southern Maryland farm community and
continue our over 300 year farming tradition as we open up the Sotterley Farmers
Market a producer only farmers market
every Saturday from May 28 through
September 24!
SMS Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store
(16562 Three Notch Rd., Ridge)
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Just because summer is here doesnt mean
we are closed. Angel Wings and Things
Thrift Store will continue to be open on
Saturdays between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and
Sundays between 10 a.m to 1 p.m.. Donations will only be accepted between 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. We will continue to
post specials in the store, as well as on our
facebook page. We look forward to having
you stop by and see us!!!! We have all kinds
of fun summer clothes, shoes, and accessories for all your summer parties and events.
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PATUXENT MOOSE 2393 VS ST. MARYS SHERIFFS DEPT

RAFFLES, 50/50 RAFFLES, FOOD, DRINKS, DOOR
PRIZES AND MORE!

$5.00 ADMISSION FOR PLAYERS AND SPECTATORS

ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE
SO. MD. FAMILY ADVOCATE CENTER, HOLLYWOOD, MD

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 AT 12:00 PM
TIPPITTS BALL FIELD, HOLLYWOOD MD
Join us at the Hollywood, Patuxent 2393 Moose Lodge
following the game.
We also have small appliances, furniture,

pictures, etc. Tons of dishes for summer
parties! Come see us!!!! PS- We have AC!
Come enjoy the AC while shopping!
Cost is $15 for steak or shrimp, or $18 for

combination. Call 301-934-8221. Come
support veterans, active-duty military, and
your community! PUBLIC WELCOME.
Water Taxi to St. Clements Island

(38370 Point Breeze Road Coltons Point)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Take our water taxi to St. Clements Island
and explore! First trip leaves at 10:00 am
with continuous trips to and from the island between 10:00 a.m to 12:00 pm and
1:00 pm and 2:00 pm. The last trip TO the
island will leave at 2 pm and the last trip
back to the mainland will leave at 3pm.
The cost is $7.00 per person (no exceptions)
and includes admission to the St. Clements
Island Museum. Call 301-769-2222 with
questions. Each Saturday and Sunday.
Be the Light: Overdose Awareness

(21770 FDR, Lexington Park)
8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
This event is held in honor of International
Overdose Awareness and is designed to Remember, Heal and Prevent overdose losses.
The event will include a Candlelight Gathering program and a Lumninary Lit Labyrinth for meditation. Event will be outdoors
but will be moved inside in the event of inclement weather. Beacon of Hope is located
at 21770 FDR in Lexington Park, inside
Millison Plaza and behind Family Dollar.
For more information, please call 240-2980212 or 240-808-1875.
Bingo - Am. Leg. Post 82, La Plata

(6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata)
7 to 10 p.m.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will
hold smoke-free BINGO Thursdays with
early birds beginning at 7:00 pm at Harry
White Wilmer American Legion Post
82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Doors
open 6 pm. Call (301) 934-8221. PUBLIC
WELCOME.
Thursday, September 1
Seminar: Harnessing the Power of Data

(Southern Maryland Higher Education
Center 44219 Airport Rd, California)
8 a.m.
The Patuxent Partnership will host a daylong program, Harnessing the Power of
Data to Enable Warfighting Superiority
on Thursday, September 1, from 8:00 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. at the Southern Maryland
Higher Education Center. A reception will
follow at Bollywood Masala. The Patuxent
Partnership works with government, industry and academia on initiatives in science
and technology, hosts programs of interest
to NAVAIR and the broader DoD community, supports workforce development
including education initiatives and professional development.
Gutbuster Cheese Steaks @ Vfw 2632
(23282 Three Notch Rd, California)
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Stop by and enjoy one of our delicious
GUTBUSTER Philly-Style Cheese Steaks.
All Cheese Steaks served on a hoagie roll
with your choice of cheese and grilled veggies, and served with American Fries for
only $8.00. Choose from CHICKEN or
STEAK. Eat here or take one to go.
Am. Legion Post 221 Meeting
(AL Post 221 21690 Colton Point Rd,
Avenue)
8 to 9 p.m.
American Legion Post 221 invites all active
duty personnel and veterans to join us for
our monthly meeting on the first Thursday
of each month at 8:00pm. Visit our website at http://www.alpost221.webs.com/ or
e-mail us at alpost221@netscape.net. Call
(301) 884-4071 for more information.
Friday, September 2
Steak & Shrimp Dinner La Plata Am Leg

(6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata)
6 to 8 p.m.
American Legion Post 82 will hold a Steak
and Shrimp Dinner 6 - 8 pm every first Friday at the post, 6330 Crain Hwy, La Plata.
Saturday, September 3
Summerseat Farm & Artisan Market

(craft fair)
(Summerseat Farm 26655 Three Notch
Rd, Mechanicsville)
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We are excited to announce Summerseat
Farms First Annual Artisan Market (craft
fair)! The Artisan Market will be held the
first Saturday of September, October, &
November between the hours of 8am-4pm.
These events will be held outside at Summerseat Farm - a beautiful venue rain or
shine. Dates are Sep 3, Oct 1, Nov 5. Vendor information: sale items may include
homemade, handmade, vintage, art, or
baked items. No yard sale items or direct
sales permitted (Scentsy, Origami Owl,
etc.). Registration starts Friday, July 8. Cost
is $30 per 12 x 12 space. Vendor application form and payment must be received by
July 31st to secure the space. Dont wait register early to select your spot! See www.
summerseat.org or our facebook page for
application and more details.
Park Rock Fest 2016
(Saint Marys County Fairgrounds 42455
Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown)
11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Park Rock Fest 2016 is the place to be
on Saturday, September 3rd, at the Saint
Marys County Fairgrounds 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Come celebrate the 14th annual Park Rock
Fest produced by the Power Jam Music Alliance Inc. and sponsored by St. Marys
County and the Maryland State Arts Council. There will be 23 bands performing
on one of three concurrent music stages;
for non-stop music! The fest features Pop,
Punk, Emo, Screamo, Hard Rock, Alternative, Independent, Acoustic, Hardcore,
and Metal. The headliner for 2016 is Gus G
who was lead guitar with Ozzy Osbourne
on the metal stage. The headliner on the
Punk, Pop, Inde and Alternative stage is
The Great Heights Band. Back for a second
year is the third stage with acoustic acts
headline Jamall Anthony. The Park Rock
Fest also features commercial vendors and
community group vendors and band merch
tents. The gates open at 11:00 AM and close
at 9 PM. All ages are welcome. Park Rock
Fest is drug free, alcohol free, and an obscenity free event.
Community
SoMD Am. Legion 221 Pork & Beef
Sandwich Sale
(American Legion Post 221 21690 Colton
Pt. Rd., Avenue)
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring
a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork
loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on both Saturday and
Sunday at American Legion Post 221 @
21690 Coltons Point Rd (Rt. 242), in Avenue, MD. The event will be from 11:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and sandwiches will cost
$7.00 each. Call (301) 884-4071 for further
information. Also check out our website at:
www.alpost221.webs.com/.
Sunday, September 4
Hymn Sing
(Hollywood Church of the Nazarene Sotterly Rd. Hollywood)
6 p.m.
This is open to the public and a free event.
We furnish pianist, song leader and hymn
books. You furnish your presence and love
for singing the hymns of the church. For
more information contact: Terri Palmer
301-884-8082.
Monday, September 5
3 Annual Craft Fair & Holiday

Boutique
(21707 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Association (LAFRA) Unit 93 is planning their 3rd
annual Craft Fair and Holiday Boutique to
be held at the Branch, 21707 Three Notch
Road, Lexington Park Maryland. Previous
participating vendors may register beginning June 20. Registration and payment
must be received by June 30th to reserve
a spot. July 01, 2016 registration will be
opened to the public. Registration deadline
is September 30th, 2016. Registration and
a check may be mailed to LAFRA Unit
93, P.O Box 93, Patuxent River, MD 20670
or may be dropped off at Travel Leaders,
22325 Greenview Parkway, Ste. 1-C Monday Friday 9am to 530pm, ask for Lori.
EMAIL TO GET REGISTRASTION
FORM: fralafra93@md.metrocast.net OR
YOU MAY drop by Branch 93 between
1pm and 8pm daily and weekends. Questions, call Unit President at 301-481-9655.
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Little Explorers: Weather

(Historic St. Marys City 18751 Hogaboom Ln, St Marys City)
10 to 11 a.m.
Meet at The Shop at Farthings Ordinary,
47414 Old State House Road, St. Marys
City, MD 20686. Get swept up with us, as
we walk to Town Center. Designed for preschool age children 3-5 years old and an accompanying adult. $4 per child ($3 Friends
members); one accompanying adult free.
Full-day admission included. (240) 8954990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org.
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LVRSA Ledo Pizza Fundraiser

(Ledo Pizza 25460 Point Lookout Rd,
Leonardtown)
4 to 8 p.m.
The Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad
Auxiliary (LVRSA) is a having fundraiser
on September 7th, from 4-8pm, at Ledo
Pizza Restaurant in Leonardtown, MD for
both dine-in or carry-out. Please tell your
cashier/server or write on your receipt that
you are there to support the LVRSA fundraiser. We hope to see you there and thank
you for all your support!
5TH ANNUAL COW PIE BINGO

A Free Community Event
Sponsored by the
Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary
When:
2016 Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Summit
(CSM 8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata)
7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
If you are an existing business owner, a
budding entrepreneur, an inventor, a researcher, or a Southern Maryland resident
with an interest in the future of our economic growth, then this event is for you.
Visit http://bit.ly/2aHB4eP to register Here
or email lcreason@csmd.edu. The Small
Business Development Center at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) invites
you to join us for the 2016 Entrepreneurship
& Innovation Summit. This Summit will
convene industry, education, government
and the research and scientific community
for a conversation about the regions preparedness to support entrepreneurial innovations, start-up technology efforts and
the transfer of scientific research of mature
technology available for commercial use.
Join us in identifying strategies to help
diversify business opportunities in order
to sustain in a competitive environment
within the region.
An Evening with Kim Campbell
(Port Tobacco Playhouse 508 Charles St,
La Plata)
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Sagepoint Senior Living Services is
pleased to present An Evening with Kim
Campbell as the kickoff to their 40th Anniversary Celebration. This free event is
part of Sagepoints Community Education Series and will allow members of our
community to hear from Kim Campbell,
wife of legendary entertainer Glen Campbell who was diagnosed with Alzheimers
Disease in 2011. Kims role as her husband
Glens caregiver was monumental and we
are excited for her to share her experiences
with us. Though the event is free, seating is
limited so be sure to RSVP before it is too
late! The first 50 to register will receive a
free copy of Ill Be Me, the documentary of
Glens Goodbye Tour.
September 17, 2016 Rain or Shine

Noon 4:00 p.m.
Cows released at 2:00 p.m.
Where:
Line Dance Lessons

(Hotel Charles 15110 Burnt Store Rd,
Hughesville)
7 p.m.
Free line dance lessons taught by the
Southern Maryland Boot Scooters. Beginner lessons 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Intermediate lessons 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM.
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Flat Iron Farm

45840 Highway to Heaven Lane
Great Mills, MD 20634
Three Winners
1st - $3,000
2nd - $2,000
3rd - $1,000
Classic Car Show

Petting Zoo
Food will be available
Games
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5. American time
8. Female sibling
11. Fencing sword
13. Spoken in Laos
14. Swiss river
15. Fictional
Middle-earth
16. The Real
World (abbr.)
17. Replacement
worker
18. Form after cuts
20. Frozen water
21. Irritates
22. Type of bread
25. Female peace
officers
30. Where to put
things
31. Commercials
32. Hard drinker
33. Take in
38. Copy
41. Volume of
published materials
43. Used to be called
skim
45. Organizes
47. Parts of worms
49. __ Khan:
hereditary title
50. A cravat with
wide square ends
55. Central China
mountain range
56. Longing
57. Elephants name
59. British childrens
author Blyton
60. Something
curved in shape
61. Home to
important events
62. Nagorno Karabakh
Republic (abbr.)
63. A very large
body of water
64. Consists of two
elements
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2. Ooohs and ___
3. Invests in little
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5. In the preceding
month
6. Malignant tumor
7. Dried off
8. Via __: main
street of Ancient
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9. Asian country
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10. One point south
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12. Confederate
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14. Popular
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24. Of unsound
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26. Iowa town 51044
27. Trim
28. Wrath
29. Used to serve
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36. Protestant,
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37. Expression of
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39. Tropical fruits
40. Furniture with
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41. Metal can be
extracted from it
42. Flat tableland
with steep edges
44. Lingua __
45. Chadic language
46. Peruse
47. Yemenese port
city
48. Lean
51. Helps little firms
52. Blackjack
players need this
53. Be obedient to
54. Source of the
Nile River
58. Cool
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Thursday, Sep. 1
Monday, Sep. 5
Sunset Concert Festival

ODonnell Lake (10400 ODonnell
Lake Park, Waldorf)
7 p.m.
Team Trivia
The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200
Dowell Rd., Dowell)
7 p.m.
Steve Nelson
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275
Lore Rd., Solomons)
6 to 10 p.m.
122nd Labor Day Supper - A Southern Maryland Tradition

St. Pauls Episcopal Church, Piney
Parish in Waldorf
Noon to 5 p.m.
Zumba Gold-Toning at Mt Hope

Mt. Hope Community Center (104
Pushaw Station Rd, Sunderland)
7 to 8 p.m.
Friday, Sep. 2
DJ Allen
Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371
Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk)
Karaoke
Lore Rd., Solomons)
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Ryan Forrester Trio
Dowell Rd., Dowell)
8 p.m.
Saturday, Sep. 3
Sotterley Farmers Market
Historic Sotterley (44300 Sotterley
Ln, Hollywood)
8 a.m.
Wicked Weekend Trio
Lore Rd., Solomons)
8 p.m. to midnight
Park Rock Fest 2016
Saint
Marys
County
Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd.,
Leonardtown)
11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Cedar Point Ladies Golf
Cedar Point Golf Course (23248 Cedar Point Rd, Patuxent River)
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Sep. 7
Open Mic Night
Dowell Rd., Dowell)
7:30 p.m.
Line Dance Lessons
Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Rd,
Hughesville)
7 p.m.
SoMd Farming Community Public
Forum
College of Southern Maryland,
Prince Frederick Campus (115 J W
Williams Road, Prince Frederick)
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, Sep. 8
An Evening with Kim Campbell
Port Tobacco Playhouse (508 Charles
St, La Plata)
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local

talent to feature! To submit art or band information for
our entertainment section, e-mail crista@countytimes.net.
Please submit calendar listings by noon on the
Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
Library
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Calendar
Library Closed in
Observance of Labor Day
All three branches of the St. Marys

County Library will be closed on
Monday, September 5 in observance of
Labor Day.
Your Own Home: St.

Marys Financial Course
Charlotte Hall Library will host Your

Own Home, a St. Marys Financial
Course on Saturday, September 3 from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Participants will understand the home buying process and
the difference between renting versus
owning and financially protecting their
home. This program is in partnership
with the St. Marys County Housing
Authority and PNC Bank. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or
call301-884-2211.
Homeschoolers Workshop
Leonardtown Library will hold a

Homeschoolers Workshop on Monday,
September 12 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Homeschool students and parents, start
your school year off right by learning
how to get the most from your librarys
resources and services. Meet fellow
homeschoolers and your friendly
library staff!
Microsoft Office:
Introduction to Word 2013
Lexington Park Library will host a

Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word
2013 on Monday, September 12 from 2
p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how to open, create, format, print, and save documents
using Microsoft Word 2013. Prerequisites: Basic skills in using the mouse
& keyboard. Adult computer classes
are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or
call301-863-8188.
Ready to Vote? Learn How!
Lexington Park Library will hold a

special program Ready to Vote? Learn
How! on Tuesday, September 13 from
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Are you a first-time
voter in a Presidential Election? This is
your opportunity to register to vote, get
a demonstration of the Maryland voting
machines, find out what to bring to the
polls, learn about voting absentee, as a
student, or military member, and learn
how to research unbiased and accurate
information about the candidates.
Registration recommended on
www.stmalib.org.
Computer Basics 2:
Internet Searching and
Online Security
Leonardtown Library will hold a

Computer Basics 2: Internet Searching
and Online Security class on Wednesday, September 14 from 2 p.m. to 4
p.m. Part two of a four part series.
Learn terminology, basic features,
and how to navigate the Internet. Pick
up tips on browsing and evaluating
websites in order to make your browsing experience more successful. Adult
computer classes are limited to ages 16
and up. Registration required onwww.
stmalib.orgor call 301-475-2846.
College Ambassador
Connection
Leonardtown Library will host the

College Ambassador Connection on
Wednesday, September 14 from 6 p.m.
to 7:30 p.m. Thinking about heading to college, but you still have some
questions before you take the plunge?
Stop by one of our drop-in College
Preparedness classes presented by
Americorp Vista to get some answers!
The college ambassadors cover a different topic each week ranging from
financial aid to how to choose the right
major to you, and are sure to shed
some light on any of your questions
surrounding higher education. No
registrationrequired.
Introduction to Genealogy
101: Part 1
Charlotte Hall Library will hold an

Introduction to Genealogy 101: Part 1
class on Thursday, September 15 from
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Part 1 of a 2 part class.
Learn the best methods of gathering,
researching, organizing and evaluating
information on your ancestors using
websites, censuses and databases. Basic
computer skills and email account required. Adult classes are limited to ages
16 and up. Registration required onwww.stmalib.orgor call 301-884-2211.
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Walk With Ease
Walk with Ease is a program developed by the Arthritis Foundation that uses walking to relieve the pain
and stress of arthritis. This six-week program is part
classroom instruction and part walking and has been
shown to reduce the pain of arthritis and improve your
overall health. The series is taught by Arthritis Foundation-trained lay leaders from Medstar St. Marys Hospital Health Connections and will be held at the Loffler
Senior Activity Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays from 9-10 a.m. beginning Sept. 12 and continuing through Friday, Oct. 21. A commitment to regular
class attendance and follow up at home is required.
This class is offered for free but class size is limited.
Call 301-475-6019 to sign up.
CarFit
Have you been driving a car thats unfamiliar to you?

Have you had knee, back, or hip surgery that makes
it difficult for you to get into and out of your car? Do
you want to make sure youre driving as safely as possible? Then sign up for the upcoming CarFit event to
be held at Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday,
Sept. 30. Half-hour slots are available between 12 and
4 p.m. CarFit is an educational program created by the
American Society on Aging and developed in collaboration with AAA (American Automobile Association),
AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association. The program is designed to help older drivers
find out how well they currently fit their personal vehicle, to highlight actions they can take to improve their
fit, and to promote conversations about driver safety
and community mobility. A proper fit in ones personal
vehicle can greatly increase not only the drivers safety
but also the safety of others. Each driver will meet with
a certified CarFit technician and an occupational therapist during their timeslot.
Participants will receive a roadside safety kit from
the Department of Aging & Human Services.
For more information, or to register, call Sarah Miller at 301-475-4200, ext. *1073, or email sarah.miller@
stmarysmd.com.
St. Marys Department of Aging

Programs and Activities
Painting Classes by Yellow Door Art

Studios
The Garvey Senior Activity Center has partnered

with Yellow Door Art Studios to offer high quality, low
cost art instruction. On Monday, Sept. 12 from 1:30 3:30 participants will use acrylics to paint a lighthouse
on canvas. On Monday, Sept. 19 from 2:30 4:30 p.m.
the class will paint birds using watercolor. Sign up for
one or both classes; the cost for each class is $10 ; payable to Yellow Door Art Studios. Classes will be held
at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Payment must be
made at the Garvey Senior Activity Center at the time
of registration. Space is limited so register early. To
learn more call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Canvas, Paint and Tape Project
How easy is it to paint a masterpiece worthy of hanging on your wall? Turns out, its quite simple, inexpensive and very fun! Using masking tape to section off
parts of the canvas, then painting the sections different
colors and finally, carefully peeling the tape off, you
will find yourself with a free-style painting that also
has definition. This free workshop will take place at the
Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, Sept. 9 at 10
a.m. All materials are supplied. Class size is limited.
Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, or stop by the reception
desk at Loffler to sign up.
Luncheon & Solo Pianist
The Garvey Senior Activity Center will host a luncheon on Monday, Sept. 19 at noon. Enjoy a meal of
roasted turkey breast, bread stuffing, cranberry sauce,
gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, and peach crisp. Following the meal, enjoy music by solo pianist, Meleah
Shrout. Mrs. Shrout is a classically trained pianist who
composes and performs regularly. Cost for lunch is $6
for those under the age of 60 or a donation for those
ages 60 and above. To sign up for this event, call 301475-4200, ext. *1050.
Characters Wanted for Masquerade

Party at Northern
Football Fun at Northern
Show your spirit for the start of the season and dress
up in your favorite football teams jersey or colors. Participate in our free football pool game for a chance to
win a prize on Monday, Sept. 12, at the Northern Senior Activity Center at 11:30 a.m. The pool will follow
Monday nights game, Redskins vs. Steelers, and the
winners will be contacted the next day. Complimentary
beverages of iced tea, coffee and soda will be on hand.
Reserve a cheeseburger lunch and some tailgate favorites before noon on Friday, Sept. 9. Lunch is a donation
from seniors 60 and older; $6 for others, made the day
of the event. To sign up for lunch in advance, please
visit the front desk or call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
COPD: Prevention and Signs and

Symptoms of a Problem
COPD can cause breathing symptoms like shortness

of breath, wheezing, coughing, and more. COPD can
be mistaken for a sign of aging or asthma. But COPD
is something differenta chronic, progressive condition
that can get worse over time. The first step is getting the
right diagnosis. Then you can get the right treatment
so you can breathe easier. Learn more during this presentation given by Health Connections, the community
outreach program of MedStar St. Marys Hospital. The
presentation will be held at the Garvey Senior Activity
Center on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 9:30 a.m. Sign up for this
presentation by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
History Video at Loffler
Learn about The Dark Ages at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. This
94 minute video, which was presented by The History
Channel for A & E Television Networks describes the
period between the fall of Rome and the dawn of the
Renaissance when Europe plunged into a dark night of
constant war, splintered sovereignties, marauding pagans, and more. Who were the warlords and who were
the brave souls who fought for peace and enlightenment
during this 100 year period? Free. Seating is limited.
Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, or stop by the reception
desk at Loffler to sign up.
The Northern Senior Activity Center is looking for

seniors interested in being character actors for a masquerade party on Halloween. Roles will be discussed
at the next Northern Stars Theatre Group meeting on
Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m. No line memorization is
required; you will improvise based on your character.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in acting but have trouble with line memorization
or little stage experience. For more information please
contact Rachel at 301-475-4002, ext. *3103.
Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Marys County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom
Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. OConnor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 Garvey Senior
Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/

aging for the most up-to date information.
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Southern Marylander You Should Know

By David Spigler
Contributing Writer
LEADERSHIP SOUTHERN MARYLAND
REGIONAL COLLABORATION FOR TODAYS LEADERS

AND TOMORROWS VISION
I am unsure if many of you have heard
of this wonderful program Leadership
Southern Maryland [LSM] here in the
Tri County area that takes many of the top
leaders in our government, business, and
nonprofit sectors and provides an intense
training over a nine month period to polish their great attributes and expose them
to new ways of looking at issues that are
impacting our region. This unique Executive Program provides opportunities for
these proven leaders to share their own
successful experiences and lessons learned
with one another with a goal of enriching
each individuals understanding of the issues facing Southern Maryland and equipping them with an ability to effect a positive change. The more I learn about these
efforts, the more intrigued I have become
with this opportunity to network and share
ideas! I wish I was younger as I would
have jumped at an opportunity to become
involved with these efforts!
In planning to do a story about this nonprofit organization that does much to improve the quality of life of our citizens, I
was surprised to learn how many people
I actually know who have been involved
with these efforts since it was incorporated
in 2008. Its first Executive Director, Karen
Holcomb, and I started our careers at the
same aircraft research and development
activity at NATC Patuxent in the 1970s.
Karen was a school teacher in Northern
Virginia when she moved to St. Marys and
was hired as a clerk-typist with the Federal
government. I arrived here as a new Navy
Ensign following 14 years as an enlisted
man. We became great friends and over
the years Karen rose to the highest civilian levels achieving Senior Executive Service and becoming one of the most senior
female managers within the entire Naval
Air Systems Command, an agency that
employed 50,000+ at the time. Upon her
retirement from LSM in 2014, Helen Mattingly Wernecke assumed the Executive
Directors role. Helen is also a longtime
friend and has been instrumental in growing this organization.
The organization had its roots in the
original State administered Leadership
Maryland initiative. Local graduates of
the State program came together with a
plan to launch a new effort to enhance the
regional identity of the Tri County area.
Their intent was to build a cadre of well
informed and connected future regional
leaders to deal with issues at the local
level. One of the graduates was Tom Jarboe who is given credit for the initiating the
process that became LSM. From its earliest days in 2008, this movement has seen
more than 270 leaders graduate from what
has been called a great eye opening and
skill building experience. It has become
a highly interactive and life-enriching
course for accomplished leaders who are
experts in many fields of endeavor. Every
September, each new class commences
nine months of intensive hands-on study
with an in-depth discussion of current issues facing the region. The approximate 35
participants come together to strive to re-
solve challenges within housing and human

services, education, public safety, energy,
environment, defense, economic development, and multiculturalism. As I looked
over the directory of individuals that have
completed this training, several graduates
have been written up in my column the past
two years. I certainly can vouch for their
outstanding and genuine community spirit
and willingness to roll up their sleeves to
make Southern Maryland a better place.
These fine citizens include truly great
friends such as Doug Alves, Joyce Baki,
Wayne Devereux, Barbara Ives, Stephanie
Witte, and Ray Wernecke who I know personally. Each in their own way are beautiful citizens who give so much back to their
communities! They are wonderful people
you should get to know
So you may be asking what actual benefits are achieved by this training and study?
Good thoughts as I too was curious what is
to be accomplished upon completion of this
program? I have since learned these leaders
are now better equipped to effect positive
change as they gain a greater understanding of the unique forces and characteristics
that make up the region. Additionally, this
experience allows each individual to exam
his or her own values, philosophies, and beliefs. And it builds trust, rapport, and networks among people with differing views
while providing limitless opportunities to
network with the 270+ graduates and their
regional leaders.
In meeting its mission, LSM has always
required class members to complete a project during their 9 month experience. Beginning with the next class, Class of 2017,
the participants will partner with other
nonprofit organizations in the region to
provide these groups with extra expertise
and manpower to complete needed projects
and objectives and allow for team building.
It is hoped by this direct hands on approach
with these various organizations, a positive
long lasting change will be realized.
Finally, in addition to the Executive
Program, LSM has developed a Teen
Leadership Academy that is designed to
teach and develop those leadership skills
in young people that are a vital part of everyday life. This 4 day summer program
is a hands-on, experiential curriculum involving workshops and visits to meet with
regional leaders in their workplaces here in
Maryland. For example, a typical theme
plan includes a trip to the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy in Nanjemoy for learning the latest issues with Public Safety and a trip to Annapolis to both
the Naval Academy and the State House
to experience leadership briefs from top
Naval and State Officials who have agreed
to meet with these young men and women.
This amazing program is open to motivated teens from Calvert, Charles, and St.
Marys Counties in grades 10 through 12.
To close, I would like to report this story
barely scratches the surface of the huge
body of work accomplished by this great
think tank over the past 8 years. It is an
amazing group of people who have discovered a means to harness the local talents
and abilities of citizens living here among

us. They have been able to learn through
their collective talents and experiences
a positive means to bring change for the
common good for us all! Once more, it is
all about people helping people, a subject
that is near and dear to me!
I wish to thank my good friend Helen
Wernecke for providing me with most of
the details about this great organization.
Her inputs were superb! I really think she
has a great future in this business!!!
For additional information about this
program, how to apply, or who to speak to
concerning sponsorships, please contact
Ms. Wernecke at (240) 725-5469 or you
may email her at helen@leadershipsomd.org.
Dave Spigler resides in Lusby at his home

Hog Heaven with his wife Deb, He has
lived in Southern Maryland since 1979 and
has been recognized several times for his
years of community service. He received
the Calvert You Are Beautiful Award for
2013 and was recognized by the Knights of
Columbus of Maryland with its Maryland
Citizen of the Year Award in 2011. Dave
was a member of the Washington Redskins Biggest Fans the HOGETTES for
22 years. If you know of an unsung hero
here in Southern Maryland, please contact
Dave at spiggy@erols.com.
A Journey Through
Time
by Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
The Times Chronicle
Greenwell Springs, Louisiana

Last week I was watching television coverage of the terrible flooding in and around
Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There were interviews with some local residents who said
they lived in Greenwell Springs. With this
I came to full attention. There are two St.
Marys County family names that no matter the current locale, I know theres going
to be a connection. One is Greenwell and
the other is Mattingly. You can take that to
the bank!
Robert Greenwell, son of Joshua Leonard Greenwell (1756-1833) and his second
wife, Eleanor Holton (daughter of Robert
Holton and Priscilla Miles), was born in St.
Marys County on March 21, 1783. About
1795 Joshua and Eleanor packed up their
children and belongings and moved to Nelson County, Kentucky. Robert was just 12
years old at the time.
Robert didnt stay in Kentucky. Prior to
1810 he was living in Mississippi where he
married Esther Fairbanks. Between 1816
and 1820 Robert and Esther moved to East
Feliciana Parish, Louisiana where they
made their permanent home. They had 10
children, one of whom was Robert Washington Greenwell (March 10, 1822-September 9, 1887).
In the 1850s, Robert W. Greenwell purchased land in the area of what is now
known as the community of Greenwell
Springs (East Baton Rouge Parish). Greenwell began developing the area into a rural resort. The resort was built around 10
medicinal springs. Despite the springs being in close proximity to each other, each
spring was said to have very different and
distinct mineral properties from the others. It was believed that this indicated the
springs each came from different levels beneath the ground.

The resort area became known as the
Greenwell Springs Hotel, and was used
during the American Civil War as a headquarters and staging area by Confederate General John Breckinridge. Prior to
the Battle of Baton Rouge in April 1862,
Breckinridges forces marched west to attack Union forces that had occupied the
city. After the battle, Confederate forces
retreated back to the Greenwell Springs
Hotel and used it as a hospital for wounded
troops. Both Union and Confederate troops
were buried on the grounds of the hotel in
unmarked graves. During the war, Robert W. Greenwell joined the Confederate
Army, and served as a Captain. He was
the commander of the East Baton Rouge
Guards
After the war, most of the resort village
known as Greenwell Springs, as well as the
Greenwell Springs Hotel, was torn down.
The lumber from these buildings was used
to help rebuild structures in Baton Rouge
In 1910, a new Greenwell Springs Hotel
was built on the site of the old hotelA
short time after construction was completed, the springs stopped flowingWith the
absence of the springs, the new hotel soon
lost appeal and was closed down. In 1920,
the Greenwell Springs Hotel burned down.
The State of Louisiana later bought the
property to use as a tuberculosis hospital
and eventually as a mental hospital known
as Greenwell Springs Hospital
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by Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
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nearly empty. It was sad looking to me,
even with the huge 1970s flower decals
covering the outside. Somehow I have always associated an empty refrigerator with
an unhappy, dysfunctional home. When
our refrigerator here is filled I am the happiest person on earth.
Many women Ive talked to over the
years really prefer clothes shopping to buying food. I am perfectly happy when my
husband picks up a shirt, or pants, or shoes
for me when he has to buy something for
himself. He can spend hours happily helping grandkids shop for clothes. And I suppose I am lucky that my husband likes to
grocery shop too and cook, and vacuum.
Gosh, I must have the perfect husband.
No, my thing is grocery shopping. I
like the coolness of the store and the happy
music to put you in a good mood. Most of
all, I love seeing all the new items that come
out. If I am really wanting excitement, then
I buy a home-centered magazine or get
myself a treat usually Belvita Golden
Oat Biscuits. My treats use to be chocolate
syrup or an expensive mixed yoghurt. But
that seems to all have changed. Now, I am
always re-thinking what I am buying. Its
like I get when I have to go clothes shopping. I pick out all sorts of clothes, try them
all on, and then realizing that there are better things to spend money on like groceries- I put them all back. Well, lets be honest, after I try on all those clothes and look
in the carnival type dressing room mirrors,
I get frustrated and sad, and then put them
all back.
Sometimes I am like that with groceries
too. I want to try a food that is really special, but I cant justify the cost. Once one
of those people who let you taste samples
was in McKays letting you try a packaged lobster risotto meal. It was heavenly. I
craved it, but I knew eggs, bread, and milk
type foods were more important to get at
that time with the money I had available. I
picked up the package, put it in my cart, and
wheeled around with it awhile. I felt rich,
decadent, extravagantthen I put it back in
its case. Probably a year later when I must
have been flush with cash, I went to look for
it again and it was goneforever. Should I
have just bought it that one day, and yielded
to an extravagance, or stayed with frugality? Yes, I should have picked it up!
There are times, I throw caution to the
wind I might be in some sort of happy,
manic phase and just buy whatever I want.
Those times are so much fun, especially
when my husband hands me a hundred and
says, Can you stop by the grocery store?
WooHoo! That must have been one of the
times I was looking for the lobster risotto.
Generally though, I buy only what is on my
list. A treat for me now is a bag of dark red
cherries. Its not that I dont want cookies
and double chocolate gelato and Filet Mignon, but I am satisfied just staring at them
for a long time. Last week I did just that.
I wanted something sugary or deep-fried
and comforting so I stared at Pop Tarts and
old-fashioned sugar-coated cereals, fried
onion rings and fried shrimp packages. I
wanted everything! But I am proud of myself, I tried to stick to the healthier foods. It
worked real well at least until two nights
ago when my husband said, If I give you
$20 bucks will you run down to Chaptico
Market and get fried chicken? What, you
think I said no???
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Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.
Church Schedule
Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m.
Friday Men Perfecting Men 7 p.m
NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH
Grace Chapel Ministry

Member of the Grace Fellowship Brethren Churches
Teaching The Bible Without Compromise

Sunday Worship 8 A.M.
Sunday School 9:15 A.M.
Blended Worship 10:30 A.M.
Tuesday Bible Study 7 P.M.
Tuesday Youth Group 7 P.M.
American Heritage Girls
1st & 3rd Thursday 7 P.M.
Senior Pastor - Dr. Carl Snyder

Assoc. Pastor - David Roberts
Youth Pastor - Luke Roberts
You are invited to worship with us.
We Are Located On The Corner Of Route 5 & 238

39245 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville, Md.
301-884-3504 Email: seeugoingup@yahoo.com
www.gracechapelsomd.org/faith
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