2016-09-08 St. Mary's County Times

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Picking Up And Moving On

St. Francis Parishoners Deal With
Indictment Of Former Pastor
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Flat Tops Land May

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County Chose High

Bid In Library, Senior
Center Project
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archdiocese. Theyve done

everything they can to
destroy his reputation.
-St. Francis Xavier parishoner Larry

Ludwig on the charges against
former pastor Fr. John Mattingly
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Gov. Hogans Order

Mandates Public Schools
to Start After Labor Day
By Dandan Zou
Staff Writer
Gov. Hogan signed an executive order
that mandates Maryland public schools to
start after Labor Day.
The decision to change school start date
last week was largely motivated by economic reasons. The governor and Comptroller Peter Franchot said that longer summer break would allow families to spend
more time together. Meanwhile, it would
generate more revenue for the tourism industry such as the Ocean City beach community where Hogan announced his order.
The move to change school calendar
sparked strong opposition from both the
democrat-controlled state legislature and
local school districts. Many argue that
school calendars should be decided by local schools.
In the past decade, Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) started its school year
at least a week before Labor Day each
year. This year, school started on Aug. 29.
There were five instructional days before
LaborDay.
CCPS Superintendent Daniel Curry said
school calendar should be a local decision
to accommodate local situations. For example, Calvert students have one Friday off
for county fair in September, which is an
occasion not applicable to other jurisdictions in the state.
When excluding weekends, the schools
have 204 days in between Labor Day in
2017 and June 15 in 2018 to plan for the
school year. After taking out thanksgiving
break, winter recess, spring break, federal
holidays and teacher development days, the
schools have 181 days left for instruction.
That leaves little room for snow days since
the schools are under state law to have a
minimum of 180 instructional days each
school year.
To make up for the lost school days, Curry said schools are left with the options to
either cut holiday breaks or stick them at
the end of the year.
But adding school days in June is problematic for two reasons. First, teachers try
to squeeze in as many instructional days
as possible to prepare students for the
standardized tests in May. Second, June
days are not good school days because its
mostly wind-down time, Curry said.
When you talk about whats best for
kids, you talk about more instructional
days spread out over the year, Curry said.
The new executive order doesnt appear to
be in the best interest of students.
Making summer break longer may also
add burden to working families because
parents are paying for childcare for one
more week, Curry said.
Some education officials are also worried about summer brain drain, during
meaning students lose weeks of learning
over the summer break. In additon, for
students from low-income families, many
rely on school for nutrition and other school
benefits, Curry said.
During his announcement at the Ocean
City Boardwalk, Hogan said starting
Maryland public schools after Labor Day
is not just a family issue its an economic

and public safety issue that draws clear,
strong, bipartisan support among an overwhelming majority of Marylanders.
A strong supporter of the post-Labor
Day school start, Franchot said hes personally grateful for the calendar change.
As a father myself, I know that kids
grow up far too fast and the time that families have together, in this day and age, goes
by in an instant, Franchot said. The action taken today by Gov. Hogan will give
our families the priceless gift of time.
Other than sentimental reasons, Franchot
said longer break would create more revenue for both local businesses and thestate.
This sensible, long-overdue adjustment
of Marylands public school calendar will
be a lifeline for those small, locally-owned
businesses that are the backbone of our
states economy and have struggled in the
midst of the slowest economic recovery
in our nations history, Franchot said. He
added it will also generate new state revenues that can be reinvested in our classrooms and for other vital priorities.
In 2014 and 2015, two polls by Goucher
College showed that more than 70 percent
of Maryland residents support the initiative
to move school start date after Labor Day.
According to a press release issued by the
Governors Office and Comptrollers Office, a 2013 study from Marylands Bureau
of Revenue Estimates found that a postLabor Day school start could generate $74
million in economic activity, including
nearly $4 million in wages and $8 million
in state and local tax revenue.
However, many local education leaders
believe that business interests should not
overtake education concerns that go into
making a school calendar.
The school calendar should be designed
to focus on education, not the financial
gains, said Dennis Mooney, President of
Calvert Education Association.
Mooney echoed Currys point that delaying school start date means schools
may end up shortening holiday breaks, and
teachers would have less time to prepare
students for the standardized tests.
As a result, students scores may end up
being lower, Mooney said.
The governors order wont take effect
until next school year. Curry said he expects there will be action in the state legislature this winter in attempt to overturn
Hogans order.
Calvert Public Schools was set to start
on Aug. 28 in 2017 based on the 2017-2018
calendar that was approved by the Board of
Education in July. But for now, Curry said
CCPS would get the calendar committee
together to update its 2017-2018 calendar to
reflect the start date change.
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County Took High

Bid On Library, Senior
Center Project
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
When the county approved the architecture and engineering proposal for the new
library and senior center project in Leonardtown it agreed to pay an extra $300,000
over the low bid when it gave the contract
to the design firm Grimm and Parker.
The County Times found that the county
chose the high bid for the project after requesting information from the county on
other bidders for the project.
Grimm and Parker bid $1.67 million
to come up with an architechtural and
engineering plan, while the low bidder, Manns Woodward Studios Inc,
base in Whitemarsh, came in at a bid of
$1.39million.
Lukemire Partnership, based in Arlington, Va. and Rockville, offered a lower bid
as well at $1.62 million.
The process by which the county selected
the vendor for this project was a scorecard
method on each of the proposals provided
by the bidders, said Brandon Hayden, procurement manager for countygovernment.
Three department heads; public works,
aging and the library system, looked at
several different aspects of the proposals
for design of the joint building, which is
to be located on the Hayden Property on

Hollywood Road, including the technical
proficiency and experience of the bidders
to fulfill the countys desire for a modern,
state-of-the-art design.
Michael Blackwell, the current director of the county library system, said the
choice to take the high bidder in this project
was the logical choice.
Grimm and Parker had more experience on dual projects like this, Blackwell said, adding that they also had more
experience with cutting edge, interesting
designs.
The countys request for qualifications
(RFQ), issued last year, states that the
county wants the dual facility to be 48,000
square feet in size, with 30,000 square feet
set aside for the library and the remainder
for the senior center.
Both facilities would have the capacity
to expand to 45,000 and 25,000 square feet,
respectively under the countys proposal.
The countys proposal shows that it
expects the new library to be filled with
modern features to include public internet
use in areas for children, teens and adults,
meeting rooms, technology and maker
projects and an area that houses computer

space to be used as a classroom area.
The senior center is similarly planned,
according to the proposal, and should include space for programs and activities as
well as an internet caf and computer lab,
dining space and commercial kitchen.
The total cost budget for the construction
of the joint building is about $14 million.
The bid tally sheet for the proposal had
Grimm and Parker scored at an average
of 89.67 on a 100 point scale, with Manns
Woodward Studios, Inc. earning 77 points.
Lukemire Partnership earned just 70points.

Public works chief George Erichsen,
Department of Aging and Human Services
Director Lori Jennings-Harris and then
the acting library system head Mary Anne
Brown made the selections.
Our policies were followed 100 percent, Hayden said.
Hayden was not in the position he currently holds when the Grimm and Parker
bid was approved, he said.
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Be Removed from Roadways
The Department of Public Works and
Transportation reminds residents portable
basketball hoops should be removed from
the public roadways. The hoops are similar
to portable street-hockey nets, skateboard
ramps, and other paraphernalia which are
sometimes placed within the right-of-way
in residential neighborhoods.
When the department receives complaint, they are then evaluated to determine
whether the encroachment on the public
right-of-way constitutes a danger to public safety; hazards to vehicle or pedestrian
traffic; obstructions to the free passage of
school buses, mail deliveries, street sweeping, refuse collection equipment or snow
plows; obstructions to sight distance objects that represent an inconvenience to
others should be removed immediately.
An example of an inconvenience to others

would be where a portable basketball hoop
blocks another persons driveway or sidewalk accessible path.
If the basketball hoop is not removed
from the right-of-way by the property owner within thirty (30) days of being notified
by the County, it will be picked up and held
at the County Highways Maintenance Facility for 30 days and may be claimed by
the owner during that time.
At the end of the 30 day period, if unclaimed by the property owner (whom
may be responsible for any costs incurred),
the basketball hoop(s) will be discarded.
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Town Council To Hold First

Meeting In New Setting
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The Leonardtown Town Council will
hold its Sept. 12 meeting at its new home
in the Candela Building located at 22670
Washington Street next Monday; it will be
the first meeting of the council in a building
that it owned.
At the meeting the Town Council will
consider several business items including a
new 107-unit subdivision of homes, Meadows at Town Run, across from the Leonards Grant development on Hollywood
Road.
The proposed project would be built on
the former Wathen Farm, which the town
council annexed last year.
The homes are proposed to be built by
Quality Built Homes, which also built the
Leonards Grant project.
This is similar in look and feel to the
Leonards Grant project, said Laschelle
McKay, town administrator.
The project would be built on 73 acres,
she said.
The conceptual site plan for the project
will be referred to the towns planning
commissions Sept. 19 meeting and could
come back to the town council for a public

hearing Oct. 10, McKay said.
The town council will also consider joining a state sponsored program that could
lead to what is known as a Main Street designation by the Department of Housing and
Community Development.
The designation would be much like the
towns current Arts and Entertainment District designation, which has helped elevate
its profile in the region.
McKay said that the Main Street designation though could bring more tangible
benefits to the town.
Theres more money that can be associatied with it, McKay said. Its a competitive process.
The town is not pursuing the full designation, she said, but is attempting to get
into the affiliate program to better learn the
requirements to attain the full designation.
This is a stepping stone, McKay said.
The meeting will start at 4p.m.
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Flat Tops Land May Become Art Park

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The countys Community Development
Corporation, which can undertake development projects for the benefit of neighborhoods, is debating how they might establish an art-themed park in the old Flat Tops
neightborhood that has long since been vacated in Lexington Park.
Viki Volk, the director of the development corporation, said the object is to find
ways to make the vacant land, which once
served as a post World War II housing project, more attractive for art-themed events.
Were not talking about massive
change, Volk said. Were talking about
making it more attractive.
She said leveraging the assets already
there, such as the cherry blossom trees,
was one way to help increase interest in
the property for art exhibitions and other
activities.
They still bloom every year and its a
lot closer than [Washington] D.C., Volk
said. They just need some more care and

attention.
A permanent art gallery like the one
found at Anne Marie Gardens in Calvert
County was not an option at this point, Volk
said.
The Commissioners of St. Marys County have already signaled to the state that
they were going to keep the property, all 84
acres, as open space.
There have been several attempts in the
past to have commercial projects begin
there with no success and its close proximity to Patuxent River Naval Air Station
makes development there nearly impossible
due to restrictions regarding having too
many people close to air operations.
Back in 2004 the county government
purchased the land for more than $6 million
and relocated about 125 families.
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to House Veterans at Greenwell
Monday, August 22, 2016 marks the official placement date of the first home to be
used by a homeless veteran to live in while
re-establishing their lives at Greenwell.
Reaching a milestone such as this is the
ultimate example of community collaboration. As this collaborative effort continues,
it is just the first step toward helping provide homes for all those who have served
us. This small step is just the beginning of
the many needed to help end homelessness
for our local veterans.
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity, Three
Oaks Center, Dr. James A. Forrest Technology Center and the Greenwell Foundation reach the first major milestone in their
initiative with the help of Dan Orwig, owner of First Rate Construction as he transported the home from the James A. Forrest
Tech Center and placed it at Greenwell.
The Three Oaks Center has assisted the
Greenwell Foundation with refinement of
the program to create the overall best environment for the veterans while they live on
the nearly 600 acres of landscape.
Students at the Dr. James A. Forrest
Career and Technology Center spent their
2015-2016 school year building out the exterior of the home.
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity has
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local contractors. Andy Shizak, owner of
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the veteran.
While Three Oaks Center continues to
provide guidance and Patuxent Habitat for
Humanity continues to support the efforts
to finish this home, students from the Dr.
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Crime
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Woman Charged In Tack

Shop Armed Robbery
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Police have arrested and charged a woman they have accused of using a handgun
to rob a leather and equine tack shop in
Loveville back in May.
Brandi Sue Bolen, 25, of Leonardtown
faces numerous charges including armed
robbery, first-degree assault, carrying a
handgun illegally, use of a handgun in a
crime and illegal possession of a handgun.
According to charging documents filed
in District Court against Bolen, she entered
the Loveville Leather, Tack and Feed shop
on Parsons Mill Road at about 3:30 May 18
and used a medium framed black handgun
to threaten the shopkeeper.
Bolen allegedly had a black sweatshirt or
jacket on that she had pulled up over the bottom portion of her face, court papersstated
The suspect told the shopkeeper to put
the money in the bag, court documents
stated, whereupon the shopkeeper ran out
the side of the business back to the house
on the property.
The shopkeeper saw the suspect run

back out the front of the business, court
papers stated, towards a sideroad that connected with Point Lookout Road where a
silver-colored sedan was parked.
The victim told police that the suspect
had glassy eyes and appeared to be under
the influence of drugs, court papers stated.
Detectives matched the description of
the suspect to Bolens physical appearance
and, on June 19, brought lineup photographs to the victim, who positively identified Bolen as the one who allegedly tried to
rob hisshop.
Bolen was arrested Sept. 2 and incarcerated in the county detention center
where she remains according to on-line
courtrecords.
Three Charged In Drug Sting
St. Marys County Sheriffs Office Vice/

Narcotics detectives developed information Sean Douglas Mendoza (Age 21 of
Mechanicsville) was selling narcotics. As
the investigation continued, Suspect Mendoza was observed by detectives meeting
with Suspect Kyle Tanner Harradine (Age
18 of Mechanicsville). During that encounter, detectives observed the two merging a
large sum of money and utilized the United
States Postal Service for shipment.
Detectives contacted our partners in the
United States Postal Inspectors Office and
briefed them. Postal Inspectors assisted
in this investigation by intercepting three
separate packages. One package contained
295 grams of high potency Tetrahydrocannabinol wax or THC Wax (street value
$8,500) addressed to Suspect Harradine.
THC Wax is a marijuana plant divertive,
which contains extremely high levels of
THC which can lead to hallucinations.
A second package addressed to Suspect
Mendoza was intercepted and found to
contain approximately 2 pounds of high
grade marijuana valued at $6,800. The
third package was the package detectives
observed suspect Mendoza and Harradine
preparing for shipment, which contained
more than$3,000.
Mendoza
Harradine
Search and seizure warrants were conducted on the homes of both suspects. Suspect Harradine fled on foot as the St. Marys
County Emergency Services Team (EST)
made entry into the home. Perimeter Support Team Deputies apprehended him after
a short foot chase. Suspect Harradine was
fleeing with a pound of high grade marijuana and more than 110 grams of potent
THC Wax. Additionally, 409 ounces of
suspected marijuana (Street Value $8,180),
12.8 ounces of suspected THC Wax, suspected tabs of LSD(Lysergic acid diethylamide) and more than $14,000 in cash was
seized. Evidence also revealed additional
packages were previously received.
The search warrant executed at the home
of Suspect Mendoza revealed digital scales,
packaging materials and two cell phones.
Another suspect, Noel Segovia (Age 18
of Mechanicsville) was located within the
home and found to be in possession of more
than 10 grams of marijuana and 20 Lisdexamfetamine tablets, an amphetamine used
to treat ADHD.
Additional charges are pending a review
with States Attorney Richard D. Fritz.
From St. Marys County Sheriffs Office
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Sheriffs Office Press Releases
Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 40000
block of Breton View Drive in Leonardtown. Deputy T. Payne is investigating the
case. CASE# 45353-16
Burglary to Motor Vehicle Unknown

suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole
property at the Red Roof Inn in Lexington
Park. Deputy D. Smith is investigating the
property in the 21000 block of Willows
Drive in Lexington Park. Deputy S. Bowie
is investigating the case. CASE# 45824-16
Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle Unknow suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 20000
block of Wolftrap Street in Great Mills.
Deputy J. Bush is investigating the case.
CASE# 45366-16

property in the 44000 block of Mallard
Place in Callaway. Deputy First Class D.
Lawrence is investigating the case. CASE#
45711-16
Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle Unkown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 40000
block of Candela Place in Leonardtown.
Corporal E. Johnson is investigating the
Burglary Unknown suspect(s) entered

a residence and stole property in the 15000
block of Chesapeake Bay Drive in Scotland. Corporal D. Corcoran is investigating
the case. CASE# 45985-16
Breaking to a Motor Vehicle Unknown

suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and
stole property in the 23000 block of Abraham Drive in Leonardtown. Corporal E.
Johnson is investigating the case. CASE#
45412-16
Suspicious Incident A victim reports

hearing a suspicious voice coming through
on a childs walkie talkie in the 45000 block
of Clark Street in California. An automatic
premise check was set up in the neighborhood. Corporal D. Corcoran is handling the
investigation. CASSE# 45865-16
Breaking to a Motor Vehicle Unknown

property in the parking lot of Great Mills
High School in Great Mills. Deputy First
Class T. Teague is investigating the case.
CASE# 45498-16

property in the 24000 block of Horseshoe
Road in Clements. Deputy A. Manns is investigating the case. CASE# 45847-16
Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 44000
block of Widgeon Place in Callaway. Deputy First Class B. Gaskill is investigating the
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Dr. Brad Gottfried, president of the College of Southern Maryland, has announced
his intent to retire on June 30, 2017. Appointed CSMs fourth president in 2006,
Gottfried has had a significant impact on
the college, including expanding the college with a Regional Hughesville Campus,
increasing CSMs partnerships and articulations, and keeping higher education affordable and accessible.
Since 2006, it has been my honor and
pleasure to serve as the president of the
College of Southern Maryland. I believe
and many will agree the college has
advanced in strategic ways during the past
decade. The college is strong and continues
to have a positive impact in our region,
Gottfried said in a message to the community announcing his retirement. It is with
my utmost respect and appreciation that
Im announcing my intention to retire effective June 30, 2017. It has been a highlight
of my professional career to serve as CSMs
fourth president and I will definitely look
back on my time here with pride, hesaid.
As president, Gottfried has been lauded
by CSMs Board of Trustees for his passion to provide high-quality education that
is accessible, affordable and flexible for
all students and the community. Much
of CSMs success can be attributed to Dr.
Gottfrieds passion for lifelong learning
and his embrace of the colleges role within
the community, CSM Board of Trustees
Chair Dorothea Holt Smith said.
In addition to creating a centralized
presence with the Regional Hughesville
Campus, Gottfried has worked to expand
accessibility to higher education within
Southern Maryland by enhancing dual enrollment programs for high school students
and pursuing partnerships with universities and colleges. His leadership has led
to a record number of graduates due to the
colleges focus on student success as well
as more than 50 guaranteed articulation
agreements with colleges and universities
to enable students to easily transfer and
pursue bachelor degrees. He has effectively
partnered with the public school systems in
Calvert, Charles and St. Marys counties to
better serve students of all ages.
To enhance the regions economic development, Gottfried has worked with the
communitys businesses to address their
needs and critical shortages. CSM has
helped put Southern Marylanders to work
by launching new programs in Cybersecurity, Nuclear Engineering Technology,
Robotics, Medical Laboratory Technology,
Digital Media Production and the trades.
CSM has experienced growth with new
facilities on all of the campuses including a Wellness and Aquatics Center at the
Leonardtown Campus, a second building at
the Prince Frederick Campus and renovations that expanded facilities at the La Plata
Campus, including the Business Building
and Community Education Building.
Among his community-based initiatives are the Nonprofit Institute at CSM
to strengthen regions nonprofit organizations and the Diversity Institute of Charles
County, which promotes a culture of inclusiveness and understanding in a rapidly
changing community. Recognizing the
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Upon Gottfrieds arrival to CSM, the
college had its first major gifts campaign,
exceeding its goal and raising $7.7 million.
He and his wife, Linda, invest in both an
annual and an endowed scholarship fund at
CSM every year, and now as part of the colleges $10-million Impact Campaign, they
have made a leadership gift of $110,000 in
cash and a deferred gift to the CSM Foundation that reflects their passion for education. Of their gift, $10,000 is directed to
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As president of this college for 10 years,
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college and for the community.
Gottfried has a long and distinguished
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member and a chief academic officer for
many years before becoming president of
Sussex County Community College in
2000. His strengths are in strategic planning and assessment of institutional effectiveness, fund-raising and academic
program development. Gottfried is also
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I will spend my remaining time here at
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exploring innovative enrollment and retention initiatives, seeking funding for Regional Campus Health Sciences Building
and advancing our $10-million Major Gifts
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A View From The
BLEACHERS
by Ronald Guy
Contributing Writer
E.T. Phone EarthPlease
On 26 August, San Francisco 49ers

backup QB Colin Kaepernick did what
backup quarterbacks do: He took a seat.
Then all aitch-e-el-el broke loose.
Kaepernick didnt sit quietly with a cap
and a clipboard. To raise awareness of
persistent racism, the uneven extension
of Constitutional rights and, more specifically, the recent killings of minorities by
law enforcement, Kaepernick sat loudly
in silence while the Star Spangled Banner
played.
In a post-game interview with NFL Media, Kaepernick explained his anthem protest: I am not going to stand up to show
pride in a flag for a country that oppresses
black people and people of color. To me,
this is bigger than football and it would be
selfish on my part to look the other way.
There are bodies in the street and people
getting paid leave and getting away with
murder.
The initial reaction to Kaepernicks act
- mostly unproductive, misplaced outraged
was predictable. He was called un-America and told to leave the country. His jersey
was burned. Former NFL QB Matt Hasselbeck lauded the end of his career as a starting quarterback. Resident NASCAR hothead Tony Stewart urged him to learn the
facts before running his dumb_ss mouth
and called him a #idiot.
Former NFL safety Rodney Harrison
produced this best-of-the-worst reactions:
I tell you this, Im a black man. And Colin
Kaepernick, hes not black. He cannot understand what I face and what other young
black people face, or people of color face
on a every single day basis.
For the record, Kaepernicks father is
black and his mother is white. To his credit, Harrison apologized profusely for his
ignorance.
These impulsive reactions are indicative of an increasingly polarized society,
one that is easily offended, quick to react
and slow to listen and contemplate different perspectives. Whether its a majority
of people or just a loud, obnoxious minority that drowns out measured, objective
thought, issues are increasingly classified
in either black or white, yes or no, left or
right terms. Regardless of the political issue, scant shades of gray exist or can be developed through constructive debate. No
wonder Congress representatives of the
electorate is so divided.
Knowing this, maybe thats why Kaepernick played the anthem card. A few weeks
ago, NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, Dwayne
Wade, Chris Paul and LeBron James collectively addressed this same issue during
the ESPY Awards. Despite the star power,
the message lacked staying power. But
Kaepernicks protest boiled blood. While
the words expressed by those NBA stars
were important, the approach was too polite. History indicates that social change
is often only achieved through intense
agitation. Kaepernick agitated us and demanded an outcome all Americans should
desire: equality and improved relations between communities and law enforcement.
Whatever you think of Kaepernicks
protest, his vilification should raise concerns. We are a nation founded on discord
- it is as much a part of our fabric as the
anthem itself. The Second Amendment is
vehemently defended. The Thirteenth, Fifteenth and Nineteenth Amendments were
secured, in part, by passionately using the
same First Amendment rights Kaepernick
exercised this past August. Yet Kaepernick
was personally attacked for his peaceful
albeit intentionally inflammatory - public
protest. And this while the state of Texas
has been flirting with succession the ultimate defiance of our American union - for
a decade.
This excerpt from Martin Luther King
Jr.s Letters from a Birmingham Jail is
inscribed on the north wall of the MLK Jr.
Memorial in Washington, D.C.: Injustice
anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
We are caught in an inescapable network of
mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects
all indirectly.
Dr. Kings quote captures Kaepernicks
fundamental point: We have a problem that
cannot be ignored. We must address this
American imperfection this disconnect
between reality and the promises of our
Declaration and Constitution - and collectively work toward a common solution.
That only happens if the message is received by open minds. Maybe we need
something other-worldly to remind us of
our shared human cause. Scientists did
receive a strong extraterrestrial signal last
week. E.T., if that was you calling, your
timing was impeccable.
The Tackle Box

Weekly Fishing Report
By Ken and Linda Lamb

Special to The County Times
Tropical storm, super high tides, big

winds. Well, that was Labor Day Weekend, so what happened to the fish? Before we tackle that question, let us look
at what was happening before the storm.
Rockfish and blues were mixed, breaking
the surface and attracting feeding gulls
at Cedar Point from the OClub to the
PR buoy. The blues are about 15 to 18
inches , and most of the rockfish are the
same size, but there are plenty of keepers
in excess of 20 inches for patient fishermen. Trollers using spoons, bucktails,
and sassy shads using 8 to 12 ounces of
lead on the rip are very successful. Lure
casters using top water plugs, crank baits,
and bucktails are doing very well, but have
to wade through a lot of 17 to 19 inchers.
The Potomac had lots of breaking rockfish at the mouth of Smith Creek, in the
St. Marys River, and on the Virginia side
from Ragged Point to Dolly Parton. Rockfish are scattered all up and down the Potomac from the 301 bridge to Smith Point.
Chummers and chunkers were catching cobia in the Bay near buoy
70. Good days produced one or two
fish; great days were as many as five.
The huge bull reds have been playing hide
and seek. I ventured out with Captain Kyle
Johnson last Thursday on his Rock Solid
Charter (240-538-5180). We landed a fine
Cobia and then went looking for the big
channel bass. We got an urgent call from
a fellow charter boat that the fish had come
up. Even though we could see the boat,
it took about 20 minutes to get there. We
found big slicks and smelled the odor of
feeding reds, but they were gone. The
weather got snotty and the boats from up
north in Solomons headed home fighing
an ugly head wind. Our caller the Red
Ospreywas trolling and had hooked four
big reds in the 50 pound category. All the
fish stuck at once. Our goal was to sight
cast to the fish, and the heavy wind and seas
was making this method untenable. We
headed back toward the Target ship looking and Captain Kyle
yelled out a sighting. Ahead of us about
a half mile away there
was a swimming pool
sized area of white water. By the time we got
there was only the slick
they had created feeding on alewives. The
weather forced us to
head for home, Buzzs
Marina in St. Jeromes
Creek. We had a good
cobia, and the excitement of getting close
to the big redfish ; a
great day on the water.
Since the storm there
has been good fishing
off the Town Creek
Pier where keeper
rockfish have been
caught, Lure casters using top water plugs

have done well at sunset. There were about
15 big spot taken off the pier on Sunday
night along with a dozen or so croaker
that were 15 to 16 inches. There are white
perch and lots of puffer fish off the pier.
The water is still high and normal tide
heights may not resume until later in the
week. The rockfish action should now get
really good. The storm has dropped the
water temperature a good 5 degrees and
that will start to school up the rockfish.
The spanish mackerel, big reds, ad cobia could be put on the run by the sudden cooling, but the water is still at
summertime levels, and as long as
there is bait to chase, they may stay.
Perch are in the creeks with the cool, clean
water pushing in from the rivers. There
are tons of undersize reds in the creeks,
and they are getting bigger everyday.
Crabbing is fantastic.
Ronald Jackson shows off a typical

croaker caught at Hog Point
Aaron Halter caught this 13 and one half inch

white perch in St. Jeromes Creek
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Feature Story
The County Times
Newtown Parishoners Trying To Move On

After Former Pastor Charged
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
In the aftermath of the arrest and indictment of their former pastor, Fr. John
Mattingly, on 20 counts of bank fraud, the
parishoners at St. Francis Xavier Church
in Newtown Neck are still trying to make
sense of it all after nearly two years of wondering what the investigation by the FBI
would turn up.
Some church members say they still feel

the sting of the scandal and want to find a
way to move on as best they can, others
wonder if varying feelings about Mattinlgy
will divide the congregation.
Parishoners at the church, one of the oldest Catholic institutions in the original 13
colonies, seem divided between believing
in the innocence or guilt of Mattingly, who

has been accused of taking donations to
the church and to a Catholic charity, the St.
Vincent de Paul Society, from parishoners
and instead of putting them into a proper
account had them deposited into his own
bank account.
Federal authorities alleged in their indictment against Mattingly that he stole
$76,000 over a four year period from 2006
to 2010.
Mattingly retired from service at the parish in 2010.
The County Times first broke the story
back in 2014 when sources at the parish and
later the archdiocese revealed that an internal audit of the church finanaces revealed
irregularities that Mattingly could not satisfactorily account for.
At that time parishoners learned that the
parish was near the brink of financial insolvency immediately after the retirement
of Mattingly, 70, from 16 years of service
despite the continual flow of donations to
thechurch.
A source close to the church, speaking
on condition of anonymity at the time,
confirmed that the parish was in dire
fiscalstraights.
Those same sources revealed that after Mattinglys retirement the financial condition of the parish quickly and
dramaticallyimproved.
Some parishoners continue to support
Mattingly despite the charges against him,
believing him innocent.
I feel like hes been pilloried by the
archdiocese, said Larry Ludwig. Theyve
done everything they can to destroy
hisreputation.
If hes guilty of anything hes probably
guilty of serving the needy and using money to help people.
Ludwig said he believed that Mattingly
did take the chuch money but used it strictly for charitable purposes; federal authorities said in their statements regarding Mattinglys arrest that he concealed his scheme
by claiming that the money he was transferring was to be used for charitable causes
and to make repairs to the church.
In fact, federal prosecutors stated, Mattingly
transferred the money to his account and then
again to a personal retirement account.
The indictment alleges that over the

course of the scheme Mattingly fraudulently deposited more than 500 checks, totaling
at least $76,000, written by more than 135
parishioners and made payable to St. Francis or the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and
not to Mattingly.
Robert Schaller, former county director
of economic development and a long time
church member, said he had conflicting
views of Mattingly.
He was a great pastor to us, Schaller
said. He married our kids, he baptized
ourkids.
He recounted good memories of Mattinglys tenure as priest at St. Francis
Xavier but the revelations that there were
questions about his leadership that ultimately led to an indictment were difficult
to dealwith.
I think everybodys surprised, Schaller
said. I think it stunned a lot of people.
Yes, wrong was done, but its hard to
fathom. Hes a Catholic priest, you wouldnt
expect that.
In reflection, Schaller said that the archdiocese should have paid more attention to
the small, out-of-the-way parish.
Since the revelation of questionable
and allegedly criminal financial practices at the parish, Schaller said parishoners
have become more cautious with how money is handled even at church fundraisers.
They shouldve never left him alone for
16 years, Schaller said.
Despite questions about Mattinglys
propriety as pastor at St. Francis Xavier,
Schaller said that it was important to remember to act as a Christian in trying
times and forgive.
Now hes facing the rest of his life with
a really tough time, Schaller said. All we
can do now is pray for him.
The archidocese declined to comment on the question of oversight at St.
FrancisXavier.
Because this is on on going investigation were not going to make any further
comment on this, said Chieko Noguchi, spokeswoman for the Archdiocese
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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 weeks edition.
Elizabeth Fay
Franckewitz
Elizabeth
Fay Franckewitz, 50, of
Mechanicsville, MD,
passed away
on August
30, 2016 at
her residence
in Mechanicsville, MD.
Elizabeth
was born on
July 1, 1966 in Point Pleasant, NJ to the late
Paul C. Bonsper and the late Anne Mae
Bonsper. She enjoyed Nascar, Horseracing,
Las Vegas, NY Giants, Colonial Beach,
VA, and golf carts. She considered herself
a Jersey Girl and cherished her pets, Jelly
Bean and Lil Terp.
In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was
predeceased by her brothers, George P.
Bonsper and Jack C. Bonsper. She is survived by her loving husband, Raymond
Donnie Franckewitz; brother, Paul J. Bonsper; sister, Suzanne M. McArthur; niece,
Jackie Bonsper; nephews, Christian Zuzuro, Justin Zururo and Alex Bonsper.
Family will receive friends for Elizabeths Life Celebration Visitation on Friday, September 2, 2016 from 5-8pm with
a Funeral Service at 7pm at BrinsfieldEchols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three

Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made to: The American Cancer Society, 2324 Davidsonville Road, Gambrills,
MD 21054.
Lorraine August
Cohen
On Saturday
September
3,
2016. Lorraine
August Cohen,
beloved wife of
George
Allen
Cohen, cherished
and loving mother of Michael
David
Cohen
and Jason Brant
Cohen, adored
grandmother of
David Cohen, Hailey Madison Cohen and
Ethan Israel Cohen, was called Her Lord to
eternal rest in Heaven.
Services were held on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Evergreen
Memorial Gardens, 22020 Chancellors
Run Road, Great Mills, MD 20634. Reception followed in the Grand Hall of the St.
Marys Elks Lodge, 45779 Fire Dept. Lane,
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In Remembrance
William Bill
McGregor
William Bill
McGregor, 69, of
Hollywood, MD
died September
4, 2016 at Hospice House of St.
Marys in Callaway, MD.
He was born
on March 31,
1947 in Scotland
to the late Duncan McLaughlin
McGregor and
Robina Bryden Neilson.

Bill was a Master Plumber with over 30
years of dedicated service to Local #5 before his retirement. He was employed over
25 years with the Charlotte Hall Veterans
Home as the Maintenance Director. He
was a dedicated employee with a strong
work ethic; and was meticulous in all he
did. On April 23, 2016, Bill married his beloved wife, Susan McGregor. They spent
over 23 wonderful years together before his
passing. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. He loved riding his Harley and belonged to the Kingsman Motorcycle Club.
His hobbies also included hunting, fishing,
maintaining his yard, and watching the
Discovery Channel, particularly Deadliest
Catch. He also enjoyed cheering on the
Washington Redskins and watching NASCAR. His favorite driver was Bill Elliott.
However, his greatest love was spending
time with his family.
In addition to his beloved wife, Bill is
also survived by his children, Georgina
Candelaria (Joangel) of California, MD,
William David McGregor of Renville, MN,
Michael Duncan McGregor (Stephanie) of
Glen Burnie, MD, and Wesley William
McGregor of Hollywood, MD; his grandchildren, Derrick Zellhofer, Blake Biggers,
Odessa Becker, and Angelina Candelaria;
his great grandchildren, Mia Biggers and
Kai Biggers; his cousin, Jim Graham; and
many aunts, uncles and extended family.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his son, William Duncan
McGregor.
Family will receive friends for Bills
Life Celebration on Thursday, September
8, 2016 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., with a Funeral Service celebrated at 11:00 a.m., at
Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Interment will follow at Charles Memorial
Gardens in Leonardtown, MD.
Serving as pallbearers will be Douglas
Hamilton, Michael Kane, Jr., James Buckler, James Boland, Jimmy Morgan, and
Joangel Candelaria.
Memorial Contributions may be made to
Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625,
Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Christine Chrissy
Ann Graff
Christine Chrissy Ann Graff, 63, of

Mechanicsville MD passed away on August 30, 2016. Born on October 25, 1952 in
South East Porter Street, Washington DC.
She was the daughter of William E. Barrett
and May Virginia Barrett. Christine is survived by her daughter, Mary Virginia Nickel (Dennis) of Essex, MD., and 2 grandchildren; Matthew David and Georgia Nickel.
Siblings; William E. Barrett (Linda), and
Virginia Marquis. She is also survived by
many sisters in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Christine was a bus driver for Graff Bus
Company and also worked for Medstar St.
Marys Hospital from 1986-2014. She was a
member of the Moose Lodge in Hollywood
MD. Christine enjoyed cooking, beaches,
music, bingo, taking trips, meeting people,
Nascar Races, going to Baltimore Orioles
games, and loved animals. She was also a
fan of the Baltimore Ravens and the Washington Redskins. Christine loved to have a
drink every now and then. R.C. Ginger.
A Memorial Service will be held at a
later date.
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Solomons Plein Air Festival

to Start Next Week
By Miranda McLain
Contributing Writer
Solomons Plein Air Festival has become

one of the biggest Plein Air festivals on the
East coast. This year, the festival will be
held from September 12 to 18. There will
be various events throughout the week, including chances for people to buy some of
the artists creations.
Out of more than 100 applications, 31
artists were selected to participate in this
years event by juror Valerie Craig. Craig
is an artist from Pennsylvania whose work
has been featured across the country in
various collections. To apply, artists were
asked to submit a detailed description of
their experiences in addition to a selection
of their work samples. Craig used her experience with landscape painting to determine which artists should be invited to the
festival.
The festival is growing in numbers every year. This year will even be bigger,
said Carol Eberly who has been the press
contact for the festival in the past three
years.
A few of the artists are local, but many of
them come from all over the country, Eberly said. It is a pleasure working [with the
artists]. Theyre all so talented.
Artists will paint around Solomons Island and the surrounding areas. There will
also be opportunities for artists not selected
to participate in some of the events. For example, on Wednesday, September 14, the
Quick Draw event is open for other artists

to contribute. Artists will have two hours
to complete a canvas, which will be on sale
that night at the Southern Maryland Sailing
Association.
One of the main events, Paint the Town
for a Cause, will take place on Sep. 17. Artists will paint on the boardwalk, often inspired by their surroundings in Solomons.
Eberly said that it will be a fun thing for
the kids because they can paint too.
Attendees of the festival can purchase
the finished paintings at the Affaire of the
Arts Gala event. This event will be held at
the Holiday Inn in Solomons on Sep. 17.
About 40 percent of sales will go to
six local non-profits, including College
of Southern Maryland Foundations Dennis Lake Smith Art Scholarship, Heart
F.E.L.T. for children, Sofias Oasis for
Equines, Inc., Orphaned Wildlife Rescue
Center, PAWS-Patuxent Animal Welfare
Society and Solomons Business Association Fourth of July Fireworks.
These charities represent wonderful
causes and are great groups that need
money, Eberly said.
The festival has been adding charities
for the past few years. Eberly said she is
excited that these charities are able to
benefit from a fun event such as the Plein
AirFestival.
The Craft Guild Shop Celebrates

40th Anniversary!
The Craft Guild Shop of St. Marys will

be celebrating their 40th year birthday
this month. The Guild is the parent organization under which the Craft Guild Shop
(formerly known as the Christmas Country
Store and Old Towne Crafters) operates.
The Guilds longstanding mission and
goals have been to promote the appreciation of handmade crafts and original art
created by local artisans. From 1976 to
present the Guild Shop has been located in
different areas ranging from Leonardtown
to Hollywood and is now at its current location next to the Maryland Antique Center at 26005 Point Lookout Rd/ Route 5.
The Guild members range in various
talent and backgrounds but what they all
excel at is their innovation, creativity and
drive to always offer interesting and unique
items for their customers. The Shop is operated solely by its members who work to-
gether as a true co-op to meet the business

aspects and all other needs of the shop.
The Guild is host to numerous special
activities such as sewing classes for both
youth and adults, childrens art classes, a
new monthly Outdoor Bazaar, and yearround 3rd Saturday events at which time
artists are present performing demos and
special baked goods are available. The
Guild also participates in many community events such as the Oyster and Crab Festivals, First Friday in Leonardtown, several
different craft shows and charity fundraisers. Every day after Thanksgiving their
members bring art supplies to Leonardtown during the Christmas on the Square
celebration for children to make ornaments
to decorate their trees.
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Lyrics Matter
Local Musician Dylan Galvin

Seeks Meaning Through Music
By Dandan Zou
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Dylan Galvins interest in music can be

traced back to the day he was born. His
father Mike Galvin, who was a musician
himself, named him after the legendary
singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
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In 1985, Galvins father quit playing

guitar in a rock band named The Bleeding Hearts in Massachusetts. Their band
was gaining steam at the time. Extreme, the
band that sang More Than Words opened
for them.
At the height of their success, my dad shelved his rockand-roll dream to be my dad,
Galvin wrote in his biography
on his website. His father later
became an urban forester so that
he would have steady income to
provide for his family.
When he was about threeyear-old, Galvins family moved
to Southern Maryland, and he
grew up in Calvert County. Galvin went to Southern Middle
School and graduated from
Patuxent High School.
Galvins parents divorced
when he was a teenager. He
said he struggled with depression, anxiety and soon found
myself the subject of relentless
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years. To escape, he turned

to music.
I remember when I was
little, me and my brother,
my dad would play music
on his guitar. He would
make up a song, and he
would be singing about us,
and we would jump on the
bed. It was a good memory
that I think triggered some
positive association for music, Galvin said.
A few years later, Galvin
picked up a guitar, a gift
from his grandparents when
he was about 15, and he never put it down. He inherited
his fathers passion for music as he tries to
re-create the excitement he felt when his father played for him.
The guitar became my form of therapy,
my identity and my form of self-expression, Galvin said.
After two years in a community college
in Anne Arundel County, he went to Berklee College of Music in Boston, where his
father used to perform as a guitarist. He
studied song writing and performance and
fell in love with lyrics.
Lyrics Matter is the phrase that is indented on the small, heart-shaped brass
necklaces Galvin makes as merchandises to
sell at his shows. Galvin believes in a saying from Alex Medina, a creative director,
that making good art can shift culture.
Music is not just a means of entertainment for me, it is a way of communicating
and delivering a message with meaning,
Galvin said.
Nowadays, independent musicians not
only have to have the talent and skills to
write and perform songs, they also need
to know how to develop a distinctive
personalbrand.
Now working as a solo musician, the
31-year-old works between 70 to 80 hours
a week. On average, Galvin spends about
half of his working time on marketing and
promoting his music.
To achieve his goals, Galvin has to be
rather disciplined in following his schedule as laid out on his Google calendar. This
means he cant get up in the morning and
start playing guitar right away because he

would only want to play guitar all day.
The first thing he does after waking up is
usually scanning a couple of articles online
that teach him how to promote his music on
social media and reach out to a greater audience. He follows YouTube channels like
Seeds of Music that teach him the insand-outs of the independent music industry. He tracks his social media page views
and clicks almost daily.
Galvin believes the Internet is a blessing
for independent artists because musicians
no longer need to rely on record or label
companies to reach a large number of fans.
In addition, Galvin believes do-it-yourself
musicians can achieve greater artistic freedom because they work for themselves.
Doing the independent music route, you
actually comprise almost nothing because
you dont have labels who you have to get
approval for, Galvin said. Its basically
you and your fans. Theres no one in the
middle.
Galvin said he enjoys playing in his
hometown where he sometimes meets
people in grocery stores and then sees them
again at one of his shows.
His ultimate goal is to connect.
Our world is in desperate need of meaning, truth, love and art, Galvin wrote in
his biography that summarizes his core
message. I want people to be able to experience the joy of stories like the ones that
intrigued my young mind into the world
ofmusic.
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First Friday Fun

in Leonardtown!
Septembers ArtWalk First Friday is a
favorite event celebrating the anniversary
of Leonardtowns designation as an official
Arts & Entertainment District. Local artists displayed their crafts and offered art
demonstrations on The Square First Friday,
September 2nd. The Southern Maryland
Youth Orchestra Brass Quartet opened the
evenings musical presentation, and featured band, Higher Standards, provided
wonderful cool jazz as people strolled the
town with family and friends. There were
workshops and special activities in the
businesses and shops not only in Downtown but at the Craft Guild Shop and the
Port of Leonardtown Winery - a great place
to stop any Friday!
As part of ArtWalk, guests visited participating shops and restaurants to view
featured artwork and vote on up to 3 favorite pieces. Although the voting ended
Friday night, the artwork will remain in
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at MedStar St. Marys Hospital. Come to
Leonardtown to see Uplifting Designs,
a collection of fanciful bra art; use your
donations to vote for your favorite one.
Popular all-female band, The Bootleggers
will be performing live on The Square, and
there will be new shows at all the galleries. Its going to be a great evening-see you
there!
These events are presented by The Leonardtown Business Association (LBA) and
the First Friday Committee on the first Friday of every month from 5-8 pm in Downtown Leonardtown to celebrate our growing artistic community. The LBA gratefully acknowledges the generous support
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Bingo Every Saturday at Mother Catherine Academy

(33883 Chaptico Road Mechanicsville)
5 p.m. 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.
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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
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 a.m. 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.
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!
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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.
Bingo - Am. Leg. Post 82, La Plata
(6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata)
7 p.m. 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.
Line Dance Lessons
(Hotel Charles - 15110 Burnt Store Rd,
Hughesville)
Wednesdays at 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.
Thursday, September 8
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 p.m. 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.
Friday, September 9
Saturday, September 10
Understanding Business Insurance

(CSM La Plata Campus 8730 Mitchell
Rd, La Plata)
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Small Business Development Center sponsored. Determine the precise insurance
needs for your business! Topics of discussion will include Business Property, Business Liability, Professional Liability, Cyber
Liability and Data Breach, Workers Compensation, Business Owners Policy, Bonds
and many other areas of interest to business
owners. This is an excellent session for
getting many of your insurance questions
answered and eliminating any insurance
woes. $83 Must Register to Attend: http://
marylandsbdc.org/southern/training.php
then click on the Registration is easy . . .,
link. 301-934-7583 for more information.
LFS Patriot Day 5k patriot of the year

recognition
(Little Flower School 20410 Point Lookout Rd, Great Mills)
7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
We will recognize the LFS Patriot of the
year at the first annual LFS Patriot Day 5K.
Details here: http://patriotday5k.org/.
Strategic Decisions and Risk Management for Your Business

Rd, La Plata)
1:30 pm. To 3:30 p.m.
Small Business Development Center
(SBDC) Sponsored. Learn to determine
and then grade your business risk in order
to make a decision on whether the risk is
an acceptable or unavoidable risk for your
company. You will also learn how to avoid
or mitigate risk by performing a risk analysis. Risk analysis can help you with safety
and financial concerns and is the beginning of putting together contingency plans
for those risks deemed unavoidable for the
company. $55 Must Register to Attend.
http://marylandsbdc.org/southern/training.php then click on the Registration is
easy . . ., link. Call 301-934-7583 for more
information.
Country Lakes Semi Annual Yard Sale

(Country Lakes Subdivision, off Mechanicsville Road, Mechanicsville)
8 a.m.
Fall house cleaning has begun!
We are having our Semi Annual Yard Sale
the weekend of 9/10/16. Please stop by and
browse through all the roads (over 17 miles
of them) for special treasures/bargains.
You might find household items, furniture,
antiques, holiday decorations, building
supplies, electronics, remodeling supplies,
auto/motor vehicle parts, outdoor type
equipment, games, books, clothing, lawn
and garden tools, plants, bikes, tricycles,
sporting goods, tools, yard equipment, and
who knows what else. We are located between R. 5 and Rt. 234 on Mechancisville
Road and we have 3 entrances (Cox Drive,
Asher Road, and Yowaiski Mill Road).
SMCIL Wine Tasting at the Port of

Leonardtown Winery
(23190 Newtowne Neck Rd, Leonardtown)
5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Southern Maryland Center for Independent
Living invites you to a Wine Tasting at the
Port of Leonardtown Winery. This is our
first fundraiser that will support our Disabled Veterans Support Network and assist
individuals with disabilities with the purchase of assistive technology such as mobility ramps, vehicle modifications, iPads
for communication, shower seats, wheel
chairs, and other devices to ensure independence within the community in which
they themselves have chosen to live. The
cost of one ticket is $25.00 and it includes
one glass of wine or 6 various wine tastings
and appetizers. If you are interested in attending please call 301-884-4498 ext. 1 or
email sdent@smcil.org.
Connection Caf, Upper Room
(Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, Sotterly Rd. Hollywood)
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Free non-alcoholic event. Assortment of
beverages, snacks and goodies, music, conversation, pool and pingpong. Please notice
we are changing our format for those who
have been coming. We will only be open
the second Friday of the month. Free Wifi.
For more information or if you have a group
that wants to perform please contact: Terri
Palmer 301-373-2130.
Day of Genealogy
Southern Maryland Higher Education
Center (44219 Airport Rd, California)
St. Marys County Genealogical Society
will host a Day of Genealogy with Blaine
Bettinger, Ph.D.,J.D. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center on Saturday,
10 September 2016. The topic for the day is
Youve Taken a DNA Test, Now What?
For more information. Go to: www.smcgsi.org.
Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store

(SMS Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store
16562 Three Notch Road)
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We will be premiering our Fall Clothes!
Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store will
be open from 9am to 4pm, on Saturday,
September 10th and 10am to 1pm on Sunday, September 11th. All proceeds from
Angel Wings and Things benefit St Michaels School.
Community Day
(Sagepoint Senior Living Services, 10200
La Plata Road, La Plata)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
La Plata residents and everyone from the
surrounding area are invited to celebrate 40
years of caring with us at our Community
Day, a fun-filled day for the entire family!
The event is free and open to the public and
will be held at Sagepoints main campus.
Education sessions, tours of our new rehab
wing, live music, and a variety of hands-on
activities for children will all be part of the
fun! Free boxed lunches from Panera and
Kona Ice will be provided to the first 500
attendees. We will also be conducting Virtual Dementia Tours.
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Indian Discovery Day

(Historic St. Marys City 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Marys City)
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Woodland Indian Hamlet (park at the
Visitor Center). Explore and celebrate Indian lifeways and culture. Learn skills, try
crafts, watch demonstrations, and gain a
new appreciation for the people that called
this place home before Maryland was
founded. $10 adult; $9 senior; $6 youth;
free to ages 5 and younger, and to Friends
members. (240) 895-4990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org.
Craft Guild Shop 40th Anniversary
OpenHouse
(26005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown)
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Join the Craft Guild Shop for their 40 Year
Anniversary Celebration. There will be
special events going on throughout the day,
local artists on site performing demos, a
special cake-cutting session, and refreshments available.
Care Net Baby Steps Walk for Life
(St. Marys Ryken High School 22600
Camp Calvert Rd, Leonardtown)
2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Come join the fun family day! You can
come for a short time or come and stay all
day. Register to walk or run the 5K Timed
Track Race. The 5K will be timed by the
Chesapeake Bay Running Club. There
will be Meal Deals for sale throughout the
day consisting of a ChickFilA sandwich or
8-piece nuggets, a piece of fruit, and a bottle of water. We will have a Silent Auction
for over 20 Longaberger baskets. Enjoy the
Christian music during the day with Walls
of Jasper, Vision 8, TNL Praise Band, and
others. The day of the event, register the little ones for the Diaper Dash (for crawlers),
the Toddler Trot (for those walking up to 2
years old), or the Glow Run (for all ages).
Dashers and Trotters will receive a t-shirt
with logo, while supplies last. Glow Run
participants will receive a t-shirt to decorate with glow-in-the-dark paint. Lights out
for the Glow Run at 8:10 p.m., so make sure
you are on the track before then! For all the
details, log on to FRIENDSofCNPCSM.
org.
Celebrating Life, Democracy & Jazz
(Auerbach Auditorium, St. Marys Hall
47645 College Dr, St Marys City)
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Celebrating Life, Democracy & Jazz, takes
place on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 5 p.m., in the
Auerbach Auditorium, St. Marys Hall. St.
Marys College alumnus and percussionist,
Dominic Fragman, with his group that includes jazz pianist Larry Willis and drummer Paul Murphy, will perform a show that
combines a discussion of jazz as Americas
indigenous art form and a concert of improvisational jazz. Saxophonist and flutist
Don Stapleson, will moderate the question
and answer session. This jazz concert is
organized in memory of Professor Thomas
Barrett, a long-time jazz enthusiast and
Dominic Fragmans mentor. The event is
co-sponsored by the St. Marys College
Lecture & Fine Arts Committee.
Contra Dance
(37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico)
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
A Contra Dance, sponsored by Southern
Maryland Traditional Music and Dance
(SMTMD), featuring caller Greg Frock,
will be held on Saturday, September 10,
2016 at the Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico,
MD. The doors open at 7:00pm and the
dancing begins at 7:30. Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and
is a huge amount of fun (and exercise) for
the whole family! If youve ever danced a
Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance,
you have a good idea how much fun it can
be. If you havent, its about time you tried
it! Beginners are encouraged to arrive at
7:00 to get some instruction in the various
dances. Admission is $10 for non-SMTMD
members; $6 for members (band members
are free). No special clothing is required!
You need to be comfortable, to move freely.
There will be an ice cream social following
the dance. For more information and directions go to www.smtmd.org.
Sunday, September 11
9/11 Commemorative Service
(Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, Sotterly Rd. Hollywood)
9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The public is invited to a special service
honoring those we have lost and those who
give of themselves each day the EMS/Fire
departments. The service will be lead by
Chaplain Theresa Palmer, Southern Maryland Vol. Firemens Association. Special
music provided by Joey Hoopengardner
and the Hymn Sing Choir. Light refreshments will be provided. Special invitation
to all of our Volunteers in the EMS and Fire
Department services. For more information
please contact: Terri Palmer 301-373-2130.
Drive-Thru Fried Chicken Dinner
(Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad,
43256 Rescue Lane, Hollywood)
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A drive thru fried chicken dinner will be
hosted by the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue
Squad on Sunday, September 11th from 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. The rescue squad is located at
43256 Rescue Lane in Hollywood. The dinner includes one-half fried chicken, parsley
potatoes, green beans, biscuit and cookies.
Cost is $12 (age 6 and up). Water and sodas
will also be available for purchase.
Holy Angels Church Seafood Dinner
(21340 Coltons Point Road)
11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The menu includes: Fried Oysters, Steamed
Spiced Shrimp, Crab Balls, Fried Chicken,
Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, Cole Slaw,
Pickled Beets, and all the trimmings!
Served buffet style -- all you can eat!
Adults - $27.00; Children (12 to 6) - $8.00;
and Children (5 & under) - Free. Carryouts
are available at $25.00 each. Advance tickets (until September 6th) are $25.00. There
will be delicious homemade desserts and a
craft table! The Raffle Prize this year is for
a total of $1,500 in cash! The first prize is
$1,000 and the second prize is $500. You
do not need to be present to win. Contact
Jackie Norris (301) 769-3332 for more information. Email: holy01angels@aol.com.
Monday, September 12
Low Cost Pet Clinic

(St. Marys County Fairgrounds 42455
Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown)
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The St. Marys Animal Welfare League
(SMAWL), in partnership with the St.
Marys County Health Department, offers low-cost rabies vaccinations, distemper vaccinations and microchipping to the
public every month from March through
November. The clinics are held at the St.
Marys County Fairgrounds on the second
Monday of each month from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The vaccinations are available
for ferrets, cats, dogs and horses. The cost
is $15.00 per animal for each rabies vaccine, $10 for each distemper vaccine and
$30 for a microchip. To obtain a three-year
vaccination, you must present a current rabies certificate (not tags). Contact clinic@
smawl.org or leave a message at 301-3735659 for more information about the clinic.
Contact spayneuter@smawl.org for information about low cost spay and neuter
vouchers for your pet.
Pax River Quilters Guild Meeting/
Presentation
(Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, 20850
Langley Rd., Lexington)
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Guest speaker will be Ann Littleton from
Woodbridge, VA. The topic is Applique
Your Way. She will have many quilts on
display. Please arrive and be seated by 7:00
pm. With so many appliqu techniques out
there, she may introduce one that sparks
your interest as being easier than you
thought. Guest and new members welcome!
($5 guest fee on speaker nights) PRQG is a
501c3 organization and is open to the public. Visit www.paxriverquiltguild.com for
more info.
Tuesday, September 13
Mobile Vet Center

Road, La Plata)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visit to CSM La Plata Campus, 10 a.m.-2
p.m. Sept. 13. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell
Road, La Plata. Department of Veterans
Affairs will provide counseling, outreach
and referral services to veterans. Free and
confidential. Visit www.vetcenter.va.gov/.
Wednesday, September 14
VOTE! Elections and Social Media

(Cole Cinema, Campus Center 47645
College Dr, St Marys City)
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
VOTE! Elections and Social Media, takes
place on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m., in
Cole Cinema, Campus Center. Maryland
State Senators Cheryl C. Kagan (D) and
Steve Waugh (R), politicians, community
activists, and political scientists will meet
with St. Marys College students, faculty,
staff, and the public to talk about election
year issues. The evening will start with a
presentation on the role of social media
in the presidential elections by Dr. Leticia
Bode, assistant professor in the Communication, Culture, and Technology program
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at Georgetown University. A public question and answer session will follow with
questions submitted in advance beginning
Sept. 7 to democracy@smcm.edu. Questions may also be asked directly during
theevent.
Thursday, September 15
Gutbuster Cheese Steaks @ VFW 2632

(23282 Three Notch Rd, California)
5:30 p.m. 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.
W. Kamau Bell Lectures at SMCM
(Michael P. OBrien Athletics and Recreation Center 47645 College Dr, St Marys
City)
8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
W. Kamau Bell, comedian, political satirist and host of CNNs United Shades of
America, will appear at the Michael P.
OBrien Athletics and Recreation Center
on Thursday, Sept. 15 beginning at 8 p.m.,
with an audience question and answer period immediately following the event. Doors
open at 7:30 p.m., and seating is first-come,
first-served. Presented by the Mark Twain
Lecture Series on American Humor and
Culture Laughing to the Polls, The W. Kamau Bell Curve: Ending Racism in about
an Hour is free and open to the public.
Correction:
On our Sep. 1 edition (page 23, Community Calendar), we made a mistake regarding the 3rd Annual Craft Fair & Holiday
Boutique event.
Please find the correct information below:
3rd Annual Craft Fair hosted by LAFRA
Unit 93 will be held on Saturday, November 05, 2016 from 9am to 3pm at Branch
93 Home, 21707 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, approximately 1/4 mile south
of PAX River NAS Gate 2. Deadline for
crafters and vendors to get a reserved space
is September 30th. Email tofralafra93@
md.metrocast.netto get a Registration
form or stop by the Branch Home any
day after 1pm. Limited number of spaces
still available. First come first served basis. Questions? Call or text Unit president
at 301-481-9655.
The County Times regrets the error.
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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 onwww.
stmalib.org.
Pokmon Trainers Club
Leonardtown Library will hold a

Pokmon Trainers Club on Monday,
September 19 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for
all ages. Do you have what it takes to be
the very best? Bring your games and/or
your cards and prepare to battle against
other Pokmon trainers! Participate in
Pokmon trivia and other games, and
maybe make some friends along the
way. Complete the pokedex challenges
beforehand (Found in the Teen Zone!)
and bring in your completed pokedex
to receive Gym badges! No registration
required.
Microsoft Office:
Introduction to PowerPoint
2013
Lexington Park Library will host a

Microsoft Office: Introduction to PowerPoint 2013 on Monday, September 19
from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn the basics
of creating multimedia presentations
using Microsoft PowerPoint 2013. Explore how to animate presentations using various effects. Prerequisite: Basic
skills in using the mouse & keyboard.
Adult computer classes are limited to
ages 16 and up. Registration required on
www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
Minecraft Mania!
Lexington Park Library will hold

two Minecraft Mania! Programs on
Friday, September 23. Ages 6 9 years
old will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.,
and ages 10 17 years old will be from
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Share strategies
with other Minecrafters, explore new
terrain, gather raw materials and create
amazing structures! Registration opens
2 weeks before each program onwww.
stmalib.org.
Storytime at the Charlotte

Hall Veterans Home
Charlotte Hall Library will visit the

Charlotte Hall Veterans Home (29449
Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall,
MD 20622) on Friday, September 23
from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for a special
storytime. No registration required.
Please sign in at the front desk at the
Veterans Home. If you or your child are
sick, please do not attend programs at
the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home for
the safety of our veteran friends.
Greenwell Animal Visit to

Leonardtown Library
Leonardtown Library will host representatives from the Greenwell Foundation on Saturday, September 24 from
10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. The Greenwell
Foundation will bring some of their animals to the library for a special visit! If
you love animals then this is something
you wont want to miss! Ages 6-10 recommended, but all are welcome. No
registration.
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Thursday, Sep. 8
Monday, Sep. 12
Mike Damron
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore
Rd., Solomons)
7 to 10 p.m.
Dylan Galvin
Island Hideaway (14556 Solomons Rd.,
Solomons)
5 p.m.
Friday, Sep. 9
Warren Drive
Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk)
Karaoke
Rd., Solomons)
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Saturday, Sep. 10
Billy Breslin
Rd., Solomons)
8 p.m. to midnight
Point Lookout Lighthouse Open
House
Point Lookout State Park (42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Celebrating Life, Democracy & Jazz
Auerbach Auditorium, St. Marys Hall,
St. Marys City
5 to 7 p.m.
Beatles Invasion
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
(10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard)
5:30 to 10 p.m.
Sunday, Sep. 11
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9/11 Commemorative Service

Hollywood Church of the Nazarene
(24710 Sotterly Rd. Hollywood)
9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sep. 13
Ben Connelly
Rd., Solomons)
6 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Sep. 14
Open Mic Night
The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200
Dowell Rd., Dowell)
7:30 p.m.
Wild Card Trivia
Rd., Solomons)
7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, Sep. 15
Steve Nelson
Rd., Solomons)
6 to 10 p.m.
Back To School
Dowell Rd., Dowell)
4 p.m.
Swamp Candy
Dowell Rd., Dowell)
7:30 p.m.
Brick 1st Birthday / NFL kickoff

party
Brick Wood Fired Bistro (60 Sherry
Ln., Prince Frederick)
Noon to 6 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.
Youngat
Heart
Patuxent River Naval
Air Museum & Visitors
CenterTour
On Wednesday, Sept. 14, come with

us for a very special behind the scenes
tour of the new Patuxent River Naval
Air Museum and Visitors Center! A
tour guide with a wealth of knowledge
and some pretty incredible stories, will
guide us through the museum. You
will learn more than you ever dreamed
of about the purpose and history of the
Naval Air Station at Patuxent River and
the people who shaped its history! This
tour requires considerable walking and
standing. Wear comfortable shoes. Bus
departs from the Loffler Senior Activity
Center at 9:45 a.m. and returns around
12:30 p.m. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1063
for registration information. $10.
Chesapeake Biological
Laboratory Tour
What do they do at the Chesapeake

Biological Laboratory in Solomons Island? Is the Chesapeake Bay healthy?
How do scientists analyze water quality and how do they track the migration
of striped bass? This tour on Thursday,
Sept. 15 will highlight several key research efforts being led by faculty and
student scientists at this University of
Maryland Center for Environmental
Science laboratory. Have lunch at the
Loffler Senior Activity Center at 11:30
a.m.before this excursion. Participants
must be able to walk on uneven walkways and climb stairs. Wear comfortable close-toed shoes. Bus departs
from the Loffler Senior Activity Center after lunch andreturns at 3:30 p.m.
Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1063 for registration information. Fee is$16 and includes STS bus transportation and lunch
at the Loffler Senior Activity Center.
Charm City Baltimore:

Royalty and the Blue Collar
Legacy Tour
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 22, for a

tour of Baltimore with a local tour guide
who skirts the usual tourist attractions
and gets to the heart of Charm city, Baltimore.Included will bethe famous row
houses that are now sought after by the
Millennials. Lunch is included at an authentic Italian restaurant in Little Italy.
Considerable walking is required on
uneven pavement as is ability to climb
stairs. Bus departs from the Northern
Senior Activity Center at 7:30 a.m. and
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Programs and Activities
returns at 5 p.m. Call 301-475-4200, ext.

*1063 for registration information. Fee
of$75 includes coach bus, professional
step-on tour guide, tips and lunch.
Introduction to Stand Up
Paddleboard (SUP)
Learn the basics of getting on and off

a board and proper paddling and maneuvering techniques in this one hour
introductory class for adults ages 50 and
above. There will be a brief dry-land
introduction. Participants will begin
sitting or kneeling on the board and,
once comfortable, move to the standing
position. The course is taught by Dana
Gregory, a World Paddle Association
Paddle Board Instructor with the Patuxent Adventure Center. The class does
require balance and stamina and the
ability to swim. Class will be held at the
Leonardtown Warf on Saturday, Sept.
17, from 10-11 a.m. Cost: $40, includes
instruction and use of a paddleboard,
paddle and PFD. Make checks payable
to: Patuxent Adventure Center. Payment
is due in advance at the Garvey Senior
Activity Center. To learn more call, 301475-4200, ext. *1062.
COPD: Prevention and

Signs and Symptoms of
aProblem
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, Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 9:30 a.m.
Sign up for this presentation by calling
301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
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. This series is taught
by Arthritis Foundation-trained lay
leaders from Medstar St. Mars Hospi-
tal Health Connections and will be held

at the Loffler Senior Activity Center
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
from 9-10 a.m. beginning Monday, 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 signup.
Senior Bowling League

Needs Subs
The 2016-17 season for the senior

mixed league has begun. This fun,
easy-going league will bowl through
May 2017. There is one vacancy on a
team and we are looking that person to
complete the team. In the meantime,
subbing is a great way to get to know
our friendly group while performing a
service. And the best part is- subs are
paid for by the absent bowler! If you are
interested in filling our vacancy, cost is
$15 per 3-game session and includes ball
and shoe rental. We bowl the second and
fourth Thursday of each month. Practice
shots start at 12:30 p.m. with live play
beginning at 12:45. If you are interested
in being a part of the league, call Shellie
at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655, or by e-mail:
Sheila.graziano@stmarysmd.com.
Perennial Garden Class
Its been two years since a raised bed

perennial garden was planted at the Loffler Senior Activity Center under the supervision of Patricia Armstrong and her
Master Gardeners group. Twice a year
we take a look at it and have a workshop
on how to keep it healthy and share some
ideas for adding to it. This free workshop
will take place on Thursday, Sept. 29, at
the Loffler Senior Activity Center at 10
a.m. If you have any interest in perennial
gardens, this class is for you. Call 301737-5670, ext. 1658, to register or stop by
the reception desk
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. Sixteen seats are
available. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658,
or stop by the reception desk at Loffler
to sign up.
Crossword Puzzle Fun
This crossword puzzle group meets

at the Garvey Senior Activity Center
on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. Solving crossword puzzles is a great way to
keep your brain energized, have fun and
make new friends. This is a group exercise where you work with other people to
solve the puzzle. Have you ever worked
a crossword puzzle and there are one or
two words you just couldnt get? Here
is an opportunity to have fun solving
puzzles and make new friends. Besides
using your own knowledge, bring your
dictionary, and access the internet to
help solve the puzzle. Fun prizes will
be awarded. Sign up by calling 301-4754200, ext. *1050.
Learn to use your camera
Professional Photographer, Beth

Graeme will be at the Northern Senior
Activity Center on Thursday, Sept. 22,
from 12:30-1:30 p.m. showing participants how to navigate the settings on
their cameras. The cost is $5 and payment is due at the time of sign up. Please
bring your cameras instruction manual.
For more information, please call 301475-4002, ext.*3103.
Empath workshop at
Northern
The Northern Senior Activity Center

will have an empath workshop on Monday, Sept. 26, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Empaths have a natural heightened sensitivity to their environment and are greatly
affected by the energy and emotions of
others.While this can be very useful
when helping people, it can also become
emotionally draining.Gini Webster with
Journeys Holistic Therapy Group will
lead a workshop on recognizingand processing emphatic abilities within you.
This session will embracethespecial
qualities that make youuniquely sensitiveto otherswhile offering coping tips
to protectyourself emotionally. Space is
limited so advanced sign up is required.
To sign up for this discussion in advance,
please visit the signup table or call 301475-4002, 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/

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Southern Marylander You Should Know

By David Spigler
Contributing Writer
ROBERT
HAYWARD
CAREER NAVY VETERAN
AND PAST PRESIDENT
OF LEXINGTON PARK
LIONSCLUB
I really have been looking forward to

tell you about the good works of my great
Navy shipmate and friend Robert Bob
Hayward. Bob and I go back over twenty
years when we first met at the Force Aircraft Test Squadron at Patuxent River in the
early 1990s. I was serving as the Deputy
Aircraft Maintenance Officer and Bob became the Maintenance Senior Chief for the
Department. He was an experienced leader
and a pretty sharp gentleman who quickly
earned the respect of the team of 300 military, defense contractor, and government
employees. He did a wonderful job of managing the day to day work schedule for
maintaining 28 sophisticated research and
development aircraft at the Test Center.
One of the things I admired most about
Bobs leadership style was his innate ability to remain cool, calm, and collected while
under fire with the pressure to keep these
expensive aircraft available and ready for
flight. Under the most tense of situations,
he could always provide a smile to disarm
even the most orneriest naval aviator or
project engineer! It is that trait of Bobs
that carried over into his personal life and
allowed him to become a terrific Head
Lion for the Lexington Park Lions Club
during his tenure as President of this great
organization! More about his great community service in a little bit
Bob was raised in Michigan where he
lived for 19 years prior to enlisting in the
Navy at the closing of the Viet Nam War
in 1973. Following Boot Camp at Great
Lakes, IL he became an Aviation Metalsmith and was assigned to a squadron of
F-14 aircraft at San Diego, CA. At some
point he decided he wanted to get into
something more exciting so he applied for
and received training to become qualified
as a P-3 Orion Patrol Aircraft Fight Engineer. He spent the next 22 years and several thousand hours flying with Navy Patrol Squadrons on both the East and West
Coasts searching for and tracking Russian
submarines.
I am sure you have noticed these large
4 engine turboprop airplanes flying over
Southern Maryland; the long stinger at
end of these aircraft identify these planes
as submarine hunters capable of tracking
subs all over the world. The Navys first
active operational P-3 squadron commenced flying at Pax in 1962, long before
Bob or I were old enough to enlist. And,
an additional piece of trivia, I am near and
dear to this aircraft as the mighty Orion
put groceries on my dinner table during the
38 years of my association with maintaining patrol planes. This venerable flying
machine is about to be retired Navy wide
following nearly 55 years of exceptional
service to our country. It is to be replaced
by the new jet powered P-8 Poseidon that
Pictured: Hayward
is completing its operational development

work at Pax River as you read this.
Let me get back to my friend Bob. Bob
and his wife Betsy first arrived here in 1981
and they enjoyed this tour of duty here
so much, he asked for orders to return to
Southern Maryland in 1994. Upon his military retirement here, he was able to obtain
employment with a local large defense contractor involved with development of newer
systems to be installed on several P-3 test
beds. One of his coworkers, knowing he
had time on his hands, asked him if he was
interested in becoming a Lion. As a youngster, he remembered the Lions in his community helped him get eyeglasses so that
he could see the chalkboard in school. This
memory stuck with him and when asked to
join, he attended a few meetings and decided he liked the work they were accomplishing in Lexington Park area and signed on as
a member. As he tells me, it is one way for
him to pay it forward for the help the Lions
provided him years before!
Bob really enjoyed this volunteer work.
He rolled up his sleeves from the get go
and completely immersed himself in their
great efforts! Over the years, he held positions as the Lexington Park Clubs Membership Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary,
and President, often serving in these roles
for two terms. Under his guidance and
leadership, this organization expanded and
conducted many successful programs and
events bringing awareness and appreciation of the community. He moved up to
the District level as a Zone Chairman and is
currently the Diabetic Chairman. He says
the work they are doing with Camp Merrick in giving diabetic children a chance
to enjoy summer camp is one of the most
rewarding times he has experienced as a
Lion. He sat down with many of them to
learn how much the camp meant to them,
how they always looked forward to coming back, and how much they wanted to
become Camp Counselors when they are
older. The camps are designed to show
the kids what they can do, rather than
what they cant and how they can live better lives. They are allowed to be just kids
and they are given an opportunity to share
with others who are their own age and have
similar issues. It is a great support group
for these young people!
He is also involved with the Clem Kusiack Multiple District 22 Lions Youth
Foundation. This arm of the Lions provides grants to Lions Clubs in the area to
support youth programs that empower our
young citizens. He believes in giving back
to the community in this way, he knows he

is making a difference in these childrens
lives. Importantly, he has never sought recognition for his efforts. And, because of all
the fortunate things he has enjoyed over his
life, he wants give others the opportunity to
move forward in their lives as well!
His future plans are to help the Lions
expand the opportunities for visually impaired and hearing impaired children of
the area. You no doubt have seen the Lions
Club collection boxes for eyeglasses that
are displayed throughout Southern Maryland. Bob wanted me to be sure and thank
all the folks who have supported the many
charitable organizations, including the Lions Clubs, As he points out, the Lions give
back 100% of all donations received and it
stays right here in the Tri County area.
Bob and Betsy reside in Leonardtown
with their house full of rescue dogs, currently numbering four! Bob, I want to
thank you personally for all you do! This
includes your many years of support you
provided my Spiggy & Friends Charity

Golf Tournaments and Childrens Hospital
Benefits. You always amazed me with your
ability to find great auction items and participants. I can never tell you how much I
appreciated your help, and most of all your
friendship. Thanks for being a great friend!
Spiggy
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
The Berry Family Drownings

On June 17, 1956 the Berry family, who
lived at Clements, took their children to
Breton Bay for a day of fun and swimming
off Cove Point. Mrs. Madeline Berry and
four of the children were wading in shallow water when one of the children stepped
into deep water and started sinking. Panic
ensued with the mother and other children
all attempting to help. The end result was
that Mrs. Berry and four of the children
drowned. These included Madeline Berry,
28; Gladys Brown, 13 (a child from a previous marriage); Christina Berry, 8; Leroy
Berry, 5; and Paul Berry, 4. Another child,
Wallace Berry, age 4, was rescued by his
uncle, Benjamin Berry.
From the newspaper accounts, Benjamin Berry had sought permission from the
landowner to allow his brothers family to
swim at the site. He was aware there was
a sharp drop off and warned Mrs. Berry,
showing her the spot that had been marked
with a pole. Benjamin left the beach to go
check on some of his crab pots when the
unfortunate events began to unfold.
Mr. Augustus Berry, husband and father,
was not present at the time of the drownings but arrived shortly thereafter. On top
of being obviously distraught, he had also
been drinking at a nearby tavern which
didnt help the situation. After accusing
his brother for being responsible for the
drownings and threatening to kill him, his
behavior escalated to the point that emergency workers demanded he be removed
from the scene.
Sheriff Robert Miedzinski attempted
to take Mr. Berry into custody who then
fled, but stopped suddenly and reached in

his pocket whereupon the Sheriff assumed
he was reaching for a weapon and shot Mr.
Berry in the leg. He was taken to the hospital for first-aid treatment and then taken
to jail.
The funeral was held at St. Josephs on
Wednesday, June 20. Hundreds of countians attended the service. The sight of
four little caskets following their mothers
to the grave must have been excruciatingly
heartbreaking to the assembly.
Sheriff Miedzinski received some harsh
criticism for shooting Mr. Berry (he was
actually wounded by a ricochet bullet the
sheriff had fired into the ground). Miedzinski explained that he had attempted numerous times to calm Mr. Berry down. I
begged and pleaded with him to sit down
while we tried to find his family, but he just
kept calling me nameshe kept cussing
the firemen and trying to fight everybody.
The Sheriff continued I locked him up
and the next morning half the people of the
county were there, telling me to let him
go, but he was threatening to kill himself
and everybody elsewe dont want to do
anything to himwere going to ask the
judge to suspend sentence. Berry had been
charged with being drunk and disorderly
and for assault on an officer.
In July Mr. Berry appeared in court and
pled guilty. He was given two fines that
were suspended and ordered to pay $5 in
court costs.
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Joyce
to the World
By Laura Joyce
Contributing Writer
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Things Left Unsaid

For the past few weeks, I have faithfully
carved out a few hours every other week,
found a quiet spot to work, and written
my column. Once the column was about
the Stanford Swimmer, as hes known,
and his release after serving 3 months of
his grueling 6-month sentence for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in
a romantic spot beside a dumpster (yes,
that grueling and that romantic were
sarcastic; his lawyer had argued that jail
time would have a negative effect on poor
Brock, who was, he argued, just engaging
in an alcohol-fueled campus hookup).
My next column was about Colin Kaepernick, the San Francisco 49ers football
player who has decided to protest racial
inequalities in the criminal justice system, which is a polite way to say that he
is horrified and wants to register that sense
of outrage over racial profiling, the deaths
of black men and women during routine
traffic stops, imbalances in sentencing
between whites and people of color, and
similar issues. In my column, I took great
care to say that I havent heard Colin Kaepernick say anything about all police officers or all judges and juries. One only
has to examine the facts- not opinions, but
cold, dry facts- to know that these inequalities do happen, are happeningand at the
same time, to recognize that police officers
perform a delicate balancing act every day,
making spit-second decisions in complex
and increasingly hostile situations, risking
their lives to protect the community (which
isnt some cold, dry concept; its you, and
me, and the people we love, the people we
count on to come home safe at the end of
the day- and because of their willingness to
put their lives on the line, those people we
love do open the front door and saunter in,
without most of us ever giving a thought to
the other fact: that cops are making our as-
sumption of safety possible). You may not

like my conclusion to that column, I know;
I am deeply troubled by the people who
have threatened Kaepernick- including
some police officers, who have said they
wont provide police protection at Kaepernicks games, in protest.
The right to free speech is perhaps our
most basic Constitutional right, and while
someone may not agree with what Kaepernick says, protecting his right to say it
is essential. Freedom is messy; it means
creating and guarding the space in which
citizens can express their beliefs- even the
most appalling or abhorrent beliefs. If we,
as citizens, dont stand behind Kaepernicks right to express himself (whether we
agree or disagree with him)- were helping
shape the slippery slope that will eventually lead to the loss of all of our freedoms.
Thats far more frightening than a football
player refusing to stand while the National
Anthem is sung.
So that was the second column, more or
less. Then, a few days ago, someone asked
why Id decided not to write my column
anymore, and after some general confusion and a little minor detective work, I discovered that my email system, in fact, had
decided not to send my column anymore.
In my Drafts mailbox, I found the 2 columns, unsent, for technical reasons that are
well beyond my skill level.
I hope youve missed me- even just a little bit- and Im glad to be back, even though
I didnt know I was going away to begin
with. I dont take lightly my opportunity to
express my own beliefs, and Ill keep writing as long as you keep reading.
I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@metrocast.net if
you have comments or questions about the
column.
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Recommended for: Children
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by Cheryl Bradshaw
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The second book of a trilogy that bridges the gap between the Star Wars films
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Recommended for anyone that enjoys Star
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Wanderings
f an
o Aimless Mind
In My Dreams
Do you ever have a dream, or dreams,
that stay in the back of your head for days,
maybe weeks? I believe I wrote about one
a few years ago that was one of those vivid
dreams of someone standing in a black
cloak at the foot of our bed. Some nights
I would just see a shadow passing through
the hall. Was I awake? Asleep with an unbelievably real dream? I am pretty sure I
was awake. Those dreams came when I
was at my worst physically and mentally.
And this cloaked presence would stay with
me, or in the back of my mind for months. I
never felt free of it.
It seems this past week that those same
kinds of dreams have come back though
not the presence in the black cloak. Some
I remember parts of, and other dreams, or
rather nightmares, stay with me but I cant
quite capture the actual dream. I am left
with a sense of a disturbing dream, with a
disturbing place, or event, but it slips just
out of my mental grasp. I remember waking up a few nights ago, and my husband
happened to be awake because we heard
this awful scream that woke us up more
bird or animal I am sure, but it was enough
by Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
to wake us up. My husband was saying,

What was that? as I was saying, You
heard it too? We do have a rooster across
the street that sometimes sounds like it had
a bad night, but this came from the strip of
woods behind us. Sometimes that is all it
takes for me to start having nightmares or
dreams that seem real.
Right now, even as I am writing, I feel
this nagging wisp of a disturbing dream
that I feel is trying to tell me something.
I wish I knew what. One portion I do recall, was about walking out on a footbridge
as it started slowly being covered by water, with me panicking, and my husband
telling me that it was okay, I was going to
be okay, to just keep walking. I have such
a fear of muddy water or any water I cant
see the bottom of. A lot of these started
with the flooded parking lots where my old
shop was, and then got worse after the big
flood from Hurricane Irene swept through
my old frame shop. But, I dont know why
I keep having these water dreams when I
am at home now. Though my Mother mentioned quite often about her fear of water as
I was growing up.
The water dream wasnt what has stuck

with me in the back of my head though.
Its about a place and I feel I should know
where it is. What is it trying to tell me? So
many times I have come close to capturing
the dream of many nights back, but all I am
left with is a feeling. It just sits there waiting to darken my world. I think it must have
something to do with storm season which
makes no sense. Maybe I just need a therapist. Probably.
Normally, I have the recurring dreams
about my mothers house in Clinton
which would seem normal. I am sure many
people dream about their childhood homes.
The dreams of my parents house are pretty
scary though. Something about that house
seems to keep drawing me back like Ive
forgotten something there or need to see
something there. I plan to contact my old
neighbor and visit with her, and maybe she
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301-373-2500
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Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m.
All of our services are traditional.
Child care is provided.
Sunday Evening Youth Group
Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available
CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Cecilia Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429

St. Marys City, MD 20686 301-862-4600
Vigil Mass:
4:30 pm Saturday
Sunday:
8:00 am
Weekday (M-F):
7:30 am
Confessions:
3-4 pm Saturday
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St. George Church:
Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
St. Francis Xavier Chapel:
Saturday, 7:00 p.m. (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
Weekday Mass Schedule: Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 1st Sat: 9:00 a.m.
Confessions: Saturdays: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment
19199 St. George Church Road Valley Lee, MD 20692

301-994-0607 www.saintgeorgeromancatholicchurch.org
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25390 Maddox Road | Chaptico, MD 20621
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24422 Mervell Dean Rd Hollywood, MD 20636
29855 Eldorado Farm rd

CharlottE hall, md 20659
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Sunday Morning Worship
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can introduce me to the newest owners. I am

hoping that they might let me and my sons
do a walk through and see if that shakes the
dreams for good. In fact, just writing about
my parents 1939 home with all its rooms,
basement, long back sunroom, and little
eaves doors brings the creepy dream mood
to the back of my head. I will have to look
up what part of the brain that is, and why I
feel all this so strongly back there. Ill let
you know. I guess I need to make that trip
to Clinton.
To each new days adventure, Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas
to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or
find me on facebook: Wanderings of an
aimlessmind.
9:15 am
10:30 am
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Sunday Worship
8:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:30am Holy Eucharist, Rite II,
Organ & Choir
All are Welcome
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
21800 N. Shangri-La, Dr. #8
PO Box 1260
Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-866-5772
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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Picking Up And Moving On

Flat Tops Land May

County Chose High

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Gov. Hogans Order

is not just a family issue its an economic

Come Join Us!

THE CRAFT GUILD SHOP WILL BE

Saturday September 10th, 2016

You are cordially invited to our party!

Facebook Craft Guild Shop of St. Marys

Stop in during our 1st Anniversary Party:

Sept. 9th - 11th 10 AM - 5 PM

Stop by to register for our special door prize drawings and

Stop in during our

Sept. 9th - 11th 10 AM - 5 PM

Special Sunday Event

Register to win one

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County Took High

to be located on the Hayden Property on

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projects and an area that houses computer

Lukemire Partnership earned just 70points.

Portable Basketball Hoops Should

An example of an inconvenience to others

Fall Dance Classes

WE OFFER CLASSES IN THE

Recreational, Show Troupe and

28967 THREE NOTCH RD. MECHANICSVILLE 301-884-8842 REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.DREAMSSTUDIOOFDANCE.COM

Thursday, September 8, 2016

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th 11am

Participating businesses will be setting up outside their respective establishments

For more information please call (301) 475-9770.

Dont Forget The Flowers!

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Thursday, September 8, 2016

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 THRU THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

JIM BEAM APPLE

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