2016-08-18 St. Mary's County Times

The County Times
County Times
Thursday, August 18, 2016
St. Marys
www.countytimes.somd.com
Priceless
Thursday, August 18 , 2016
Nine From Calvert, St. Marys

VyingforODonnells Post
Morgan Hopes Experience Will Propel
Him To Delegates Seat
Photo By Frank Marquart
IN LOCAL
Sprint 911
ServiceRestored
IN LOCAL
Historic Store
Wants To Expand
IN CRIME
Alleged Arsonist
Wants Address
Change
The County Times

Cover Story
Page 16
FEATURE STORY
Theyll be
looking
for
someone to set
up for reelection
in 2018,
-Todd Eberly, professor of political

science at St. Marys College
ofMaryland.
CONTENTS
Local News
South County Deli Expansion
PAGE 4
Crime5
Education8
Free InItIal ConsultatIon
Sports10
The law offices of P.a. Hotchkiss & associates
Unique Shops
Providing Excellent Service For Over 20 Years
Auto Accidents
Workers comp
Accepting:
99 Smallwood Dr. Waldorf, MD 206 Washignton Ave. LaPlata, MD
SERVING CHARLES ST. MARYS PG CALVERT
Obituaries 18
In Our Community
19
Community Calendar
22
Games 24
(301) 932-7700 (301) 870-7111
Do You Feel Crabby When You Get Your

Insurance Bill in the Mail? Give Us A Call.
Youll Be Glad You Did.
An Independent
Agent Representing:
ERIE INSURANCE GROUP
Dan Burris, Lisa Squires,
Paula Lillard, Jake Kuntz
12
Feature 16
Divorce/Separation
Support/Custody
Domestic Violence
Criminal/Traffic
DWI/MVA Hearings
Power of Attorney
Name Change Adoption
Wills Guardianship
Scan this Times Code

with your smart phone
Entertainment25
Library Calendar
25
Senior Calandar
26
Contributing Writers
27
Classifieds
30
Business Directory
31
Gary Simpson, Matt Laidley, Katie Facchina

7480 Crain Highway La Plata, MD 20646
301-934-8437
April Hancock
PO Box 407
Bryans Road,
MD 20616
301-743-9000
Burris Olde Towne Insurance

Auto - Home - Business - Life
Leonardtown, MD Bus: (301) 475-3151 www.danburris.com
P.O. Box 250 Hollywood, Maryland 20636

News, Advertising, Circulation,
Classifieds: 301-373-4125
www.countytimes.net
For staff listing and emails, see page 16
The County Times
Local News
Sprint 911 Call Service

Reestablished
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
For about four hours Tuesday afternoon
all the 911 emergency calls made on Sprint
communications lines in St. Marys County were met with a busy signal, the countys director of information technology and
emergency management said.
The system malfunction caused similar
problems throughout Maryland, Delaware
and even the District, Bob Kelly told The
County Times, but the county is still trying to ascertain the impacts to emergency
service responses here.
We dont have that information right
now, Kelly said. Sprint doesnt have that
large of a share of the market down here.
There was a period of time in the afternoon [Tuesday] when people who were
dialing 911 on a Sprint phone were getting
a busy signal.
Kelly said that the county was first informed at about 2p.m. and took until about
6:30 p.m. for the emergency calls to be rerouted into the Maryland State Police barrack in Leonardtown.
The problem was finally rectified by
about half past midnight Wednesday, Kelly
said, adding that the problem had been narrowed down to a fire in a manhole in the
District as the initial cause.
Kelly said there were still alternate telephone numbers that residents could call in
the event of an emergency but it was not
clear yet how many had to use those alternate numbers or if they were aware of their
availability.
guyleonard@countytimes.net
IRS Says Phishing Scheme

Targets Tax Professionals with
Phony Software Updates
al
Annu
6
1
0
2
e
g
eor
St. G
KE
A
C
B
A
CR
DINNER
y Dinner
Countr
mily Style
Fa
Preparers Urged to Think Twice Before Clicking

Links or Opening Attachments
The federal Internal Revenue Service
(IRS) is asking tax preparers to be on the
lookout for emails that purport to contain
important software updates, but actually
install malicious spyware on their computers. The tactic, the IRS says, is the latest
in a series of attempts by fraudsters to
trick people into giving up sensitive information such as passwords, Social Security
numbers or credit card numbers or to make
unnecessary payments.
We should all be alert to these scams,
said Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot.
If a software vendor sends you an email
saying Click Here, dont do it. Visit the legitimate website for that software to check
for updates.
IRS officials say tax professionals are
receiving emails professing to be from tax
software companies. The email scheme
requests the recipient to download and install an important software update via a
link included in the e-mail, officials said.
Once a recipient clicks on the embedded
link, they are directed to a website prompting them to download a file appearing to
be an update of their software package
Tax professionals believe they have downloaded a software update when in fact they
have loaded a program designed to track
the tax professionals key strokes, which
is a common tactic used by cyber thieves
to steal login information, passwords, and
other sensitive data.
From Comptroller of Maryland
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21,

16, 12-5 pm
CRAB CAKES
Baked Goods, Raffles,
FRIED CHICKEN
White Elephant Table
BAKED HAM
ALL THE TRIMMINS
$26 Adults
$10 Children 6-12 yrs.
free for children under 6
$26 all carry-outs
19197 St. George Church Rd.

Valley Lee, MD 20692
301-994-0607
stgeorge.md@adwparish.org
This is a fundraising event for St. George
Catholic Church, part of the Archdiocese
of Washington, a 503(c)(3) organization.
Solomons Island
Dragon Boat Festival 2016
August 26th & 27th
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Sign up online

SIGN UP WITH A TEAM AND RACE A DRAGON BOAT - Register online
GREAT MARKETING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Read about it online
More Information & Registration
www.SolomonsDragonBoatFestival.com
Brought to you by SMCR

a 501(c)(3) qualified charity
The County Times
Local News
Autumn
Reaching Over 40,000 Readers in Southern Maryland
In Southern Maryland
PUBLICATION DATE:
RESERVATION DEADLINE:
Sept. 19
Sept. 29th
AD COPY DEADLINE:
Sept. 21st
th
Corn Mazes
Pumpkin Patches
Fall Landscaping
Outdoor Activities
Events
For More Info Contact: Jen Stotler
and more... 301-247-7611 | jen@countytimes.net
Owners of South County

Deli Want To Expand
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
For years the St. James Deli has been a

way station for residents and tourists alike
to South County and the owners say that
now is the time for the historic building to
expand.
Recently the owners, David and Sherry
Thompson, had to close down part of the
building, what used to be a popular pub,
due to a lack of business.
But now that business is improving, they
want to go back into that portion of the
building to expand their food service business short of being an actual restaurant.
We have outgrown our footprint, David Thompson said. Weve had to turn
business away.
Aside from moving back into disused space, the owners want to make a
1,700-square foot expansion of the building to increase its storage and refrigeration
space.
We wont have a bar but we are applying
for an on-site liquor consumption license,
he said.
Currently St. James Deli only has an offsite sales license.

Were essentially doubling our size,
David Thompson said.
The business is set for an initial meeting
with county planning staff, the technical
evaluation committee, Sept. 15.
Because of its inclusion on an inventory
of historical buildings in the county it may
be subject to some conditions for approval
of the expansion, said Bob Bowles, a senior
county planner.
Theyre not tearing it down, so thats
good, Bowles said. Any building 50 years
or older goes on the inventory.
The expansion of the store will be part of
an overall renovation of the establishment
which will completely change its appearance, David Thompson said.
County Times
St. Marys County l Calvert County
301-373-4125 | www.countytimes.net
4.7 IN. WIDE X 6.2 IN. HIGH
Concept design for the renovation of the St. James Deli in Lexington Park
The County Times
Crime
Owings Man Given 25 Years

For Stabbing Mother
By Dandan Zou
Staff Writer
Pictured: Adams
Owings resident Darrell Lee Adams was

given 25 years of incarceration after being
indicted for stabbing his 58-year-old mother Faye Adams while on probation.
He was sentenced to 25 years with 10
years suspended for the first-degree assault. Circuit Court Judge Mark Chandlee
also gave Adams the full 10 years of backup time for violating his probation.
Adams had 10 years of backup time
for robbing a BB&T bank in Dunkirk in
the March of 2010. He robbed $712 from
a bank teller, according to the police. The
now 39-year-old was on

probation for the robbery
and lived with his 77-yearold maternal grandmother
Doris Jones on Solomons
Island Rd. in Owings.
In the evening of May 17,
2015, the police responded
to a call from Adams family requesting assistance to
control him. When the police arrived, Adams were
argumentative and difficult to deal with while his
parents, Faye and Glenwood
Adams, his grandmother
Jones and his uncle Dean Jones were trying
to mediate him, according to the charging
document. At the time, Adams seemed to
pose no threat to himself or other family
members, and the police left.
About an hour and a half later, Adams
grandmother Jones called 911 and reported
that he had stabbed his mother with a knife
and was fighting with other family members. The police arrived to find Faye Adams bleeding from her abdomen and arms
while Adams father and uncle were on top
of him holding him down, the charging

document said. They had taken the threeinch-long folding knife away from Adams,
but he kept fighting them.
Police investigator said Faye Adams had
five to seven lacerations and had lost a significant amount of blood. She was transported to Prince Georges County Hospital. Adams was handcuffed and relocated
outside of the residency, and he appeared
belligerent, talkative, argumentative and
unapologetic, the investigator wrote in the
charging document.
According to family statements, after
the police left, the family continued to try
to calm Adams down so he could keep
staying with his grandmother. Adams became infuriated when his mother said he
needed to keep taking his medication and
suggested he check himself into a hospital for treatment. Adams pulled the knife
out of his sock or pant pocket and used it
to threaten each family member gathered
at the dinning room. He flashed and waved
the knife in a menacing manner and
charged at each family member.
The charging document said most of his
anger was directed towards his mother, and
he kept lunging into her. His father and

uncle even threw chairs at him in hopes
to prevent him from stabbing his mother.
Eventually he grabbed her; they both fell to
the floor near the bathroom and he repeatedly stabbed her in the torso until his father
and uncle subdued him and got the knife
out of his hand. While fighting to get free,
he bit his uncle on the arm.
Adams was treated for his hand wounds
at the Calvert Memorial Hospital before
being transported to Calvert County Detention Center. The police said that Faye
Adams injuries were serious but not lifethreatening. When Faye Adams was interviewed by the investigator at the hospital,
she had bandages on her stomach/abdomen, left arm and right breast. She said
she believed that he would have probably
killed her if her husband and brother had
not been there when Adams attacked her.
Adams was indicted on several counts of
first-degree assault, second-degree assault,
reckless endangerment and possessing a
dangerous weapon with intent to injure.
Crime
The County Times
Is it an overdose?
What do I do?
Woman Accused of
Trying To Kill Family
Wants Address Change
Defense Attorney Cites Treatment for Depression

The number of overdoses from heroin
are on the rise TIME IS CRITICAL.
The St. Marys County Health Department is offering the Overdose Response
Program for FREE to community members who may be able to save the life
of someone experiencing an overdose from heroin or other opioids.
Participants in this training program will learn:
how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose
the importance of calling 9-1-1 in medical emergencies
how to administer naloxone and care for someone until emergency
help arrives.
For more information or to register:
St. Marys County Health Department

www.smchd.org/overdose
301-475-4330
This training has already helped save multiple lives in our community!
Funding provided by BHA and SAMHSA
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A woman who has been charged with
dousing herself with gasoline and threatening to set herself on fire and trying to kill
her own family earlier this year wants permission from a county Circuit Court judge
to live with an aunt in Clinton.
Danielle Lynette Miranda, of Bushwood, has been living with her mother
since she was released from incarceration
under pre-trial release, according to Circuit
Court documents, but a domestic incident
at the Accokeek residence where she has
been living has caused her to want to leave.
She was originally held on a slew of
charges stemming from an April 19 incident in which she allegedly threatened to
set herself on fire and kill six other people
in her home, including her children and
grandmother.
Miranda went missing for several days
after the incident but was found May 6 and
formally charged with six counts of attempted murder as well as attempted arson.
At that time she was told not to have any
contact with her family or alleged victims
in the case at the Bushwood residence but

on May 19 she was observed having contact with them at their home by a Child
Protective Service investigator checking
on the welfare of the children, according to
court documents.
The ensueing report sparked a court fight
to revoke her bond; her defense attorney
claimed however that she was not trying to
hide her contact with her family and that
she had only gone back to retrieve personal
items so she could live elsewhere.
She also remains under the care of a physician for depression, according to defense
documents.
Despite the questions over allegations
that she violated the terms of her pre-trial
release, prosecutors currently handling the
case have stated in writing that they do not
oppose her request for another residence.
Miranda, 31, is set to go to trial in
October.
Alleged Embezzler Set For Trial

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A woman accused of surreptitiously
stealing tens of thousands of dollars from
her employer last year is set to go to trial
the end of August on a single theft charge.
Emma Clark, 29, who holds addresses in
both Lexington Park and Lusby in Calvert
County, has been charged with using automated teller machine (ATM) transactions
to steal money from the owners of Cooks
Liquor and convenience store in Park Hall
over a period of about six months from July
to December of 2015.
According to charging documents filed
against Clark by Det. David Alexander
of the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office,
Clark was found out by her own employers
at the store when they noticed large discrepencies in the business cash flow.
The owners, Wayne and David Cook,
undertook their own audit and narrowed
down the missing money to the activities
allegedly perpetrated by Clark, according
to charging documents.
When they confronted her, court papers
stated, she immediately acknowledged
what she had done and vowed to repay the
money.
The owners even had Clark sign a prepared statement admitting to the theft
scheme, stating that she devised a method
of zeroing out the cash in the machine by
making a false entry and then taking the
cash, court papers stated.
Clark would then put new money into
the machine and a produce a transaction
statement validating the deposit, thereby
disguising my theft, court papers said of
the statement she signed for her employers.
The entire amount of money Clark is alleged to have stolen is $53,040, court papers stated and Clark apparently removed
the money in large monthly installments.
Court papers stated Clark stole $6,720
starting last July, $5,480 in August, $3,960
in September, $16,060 in October, $14,300
in November and $6,520 in December.
The County Times
Local News
PRICES EFFECTIVE
FRIDAY
THURSDAY
AUG. 12 thruAUG. 25
2016
BACARDI RUM,
ASSORTED VARIETIES
750ML $9.88
1.75LTR $19.88
CORBETT CANYON WINE,

ASSORTED VARIETIES
3 LTR 2/$22.00
STELLA ROSA WINE,

ASSORTED VARIETIES
750ML $12.99
FIREBALL CINNAMON
WHISKEY
750ML $17.99
1.75LTR $29.79
ENTWINE WINE,
ASSORTED VARIETIES
ROSCATO WINE,
ASSORTED
VARIETIES
750ML 2/$18.00
FIREBALL CINNAMON
WHISKEY FIREBOX
750ML
2/$21.00
3.5 LTR $56.49

RUM CHATA
750ML $20.99
1.75LTR $41.99
RUM CHATA MINI CHATAS
15CT $13.49
TRULY SPIKED & SPARKLING,

ASSORTED VARIETIES
6PK BTLS $8.99

CRUZ GARCIA
REAL SANGRIA,
ASSORTED VARIETIES
4PK 2/$12.00
750ML 2/$12.00
1.5LTR 2/$18.00
3 LTR $14.99
DAVE MCKAY LIQUORS
LANDSHARK LAGER,
ASSORTED VARIETIES
6PK BTLS $7.79

12PK BTLS $13.99
BEST DAMN HARD SODA,
ASSORTED VARIETIES
6PK BTLS $7.79

www.mckayssupermarkets.com
Education
The County Times
Science and Math Arent Just for Boys

College Hosts Engineer Like a Girl for Second Year
What can be done to get more young

women to consider careers in the engineering field? Shadei Jones has come up
with one idea. For starters, she believes
there needs to be more programs available to middle and high school students to
make them aware of and familiarize them
with the occupations that are available in
thefield.
Jones, the College of Southern Marylands pre-engineering coordinator, for a
second year brought together some very
bright and motivated young women to introduce them to a wide range of engineering disciplines. Engineer Like a Girl, a
weeklong day camp at CSMs Leonardtown Campus, aimed to show the girls who
attended the types of jobs what engineers
do and to observe some engineers at work.
The camps activities also were designed to
stomp out negative stereotypes commonly
associated with womens aptitude to pursue
careers in fields related to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Women have the talent and
the ability. Its time to send a
message that science and math
arent just for boys, Jones
said.
One of the girls attending
the campagreed.
It is important for our society to have women engineers
because this field is currently
lacking womens intelligence,
creativity and values in solving todays problems, said
Elizabeth Trossbach, who is
entering the ninth grade at St.
Marys Ryken High School.
By encouraging more women
toward engineering careers,
our country will become much
stronger by doubling the numPictured: Bottom row, front left, Gabrielle Moore, Jamie DeWaters,
ber of technical people workVictoria De Jesus, Isabella Corradi, Elizabeth Trossbach and
Riley Hines. Standing, left to right, Sierra Fowler, MaLani Wilson,
ing to make a better world.
Antoinette Jackson of Heart of Appreciation, CSMs PreWomen make up close to
Engineering Coordinator Shadei Jones and Keiana Gray.
20 percent of the engineers
Childrens Day
August 20th 11am-2pm
nts
e
m
e
l
C
St.
useum
M
d
n
a
d.
Isl
reeze R
Point B
26
38370 int, MD 206
o
sP
Colton
9-2222
301-76arysmd.com/
m
www.st e/museums
recreat
Hometown Karaoke & DJ Services will have

everyone dancing to kid-friendly tunes.
Meet childrens author Cindy Freeland.
Join us for...
Games
Balloons
Crafts
Activities
Face Painting
Snow Cones
Goody Bag Giveaways
& A Bike Raffle
Mike Barbour & In Loving Memory of Robert Steele Pogue
7th District Optimist Club | Friends of the St. Clements Island and Piney Point Museums | Commissioners of St. Marys County
nationwide. According to the National

Science Foundation, only 7.9 percent of
mechanical engineers are women and 10.7
percent of electrical or computer hardware
engineers are women.
Those low statistics are exactly why we
have this program and why our program is
so important, said Jones, who has a degree
in manufacturing engineering. There is a
shortage of female engineers so hopefully
this will help get some exposure to young
ladies so they will consider engineering as
a career choice.
The nine girls who attended this years
camp participated in workshops and handson activities such as making a robotic arm
and building a cellphone detector. Each
camper also kept a journal and shared their
thoughts at the end of each days activities.
The camp attendees heard from civil engineer Jacqueline Bowman; Jehnae Linkins,
a biomedical engineering doctorate candidate at the University of Delaware; motivational speaker Antoinette Jackson of Heart
of Appreciation; and Patuxent River Naval
Air Station engineer Bobbie Diedrich.
Jehnell Linkins, a CSM career and academic adviser, talked about planning for
college and engineering careers and majors.
Dr. David John Barrett, director of engineering education and research partnerships at Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft
Division (NAWCAD), talked to the girls
about the Southern Maryland Pathways
Program in Engineering, a partnership between CSM, the University of Maryland
(UMD) A. James Clark School of Engineering, the U.S. Navy and the Southern
Maryland Higher Education Center. Upon
completing the engineering curriculum at
CSM, students may transfer with junior
status to earn a mechanical engineering
degree at UMD.Students also have the opportunity to do an internship with NAWCAD, a division of the Naval Air Systems
Command at Pax River, with a possible
employment opportunity after they successfully graduate and complete all of the
Pathway program requirements.
A daylong visit to Pax River NAS was
included in the camps program. Jones said
the field trip to the naval base was one of
the highlights of the camp because the girls
got to observe the engineers at work. They
got to do some hands-on projects and see
some really cool things, she said.
But best of all, they saw Diedrich, a former CSM student who had gone through
the Pathways program, conduct a demonstration in one of the engineering labs on
base, Jones said.
The camp is so rewarding, especially
seeing the girls get interested and excited
about the projects, to see the light go on,
Jones said. They enjoy being around other
girls who are interested in the same things
they are. Sometimes in school they might
be one of two or three girls in their classes or Advanced Placement courses. I like
giving these young ladies the opportunity
to do something during the summer with
other students who are like them.
Jamie DeWaters will be a junior at Patuxent High School. She said the reason she attended the engineering camp was because
she wanted to be around people her age who
share her love for math and engineering.
I also think the camp will expand my
knowledge of various STEM careers and
help me figure out what I want to do.
Math is just fun to me. Its something I enjoy, and Im pretty good at it, too, DeWaters said.
The camp allows the girls to experience
what they like to do. They are good at
math, or theyre good at building, or they
like working with computers. Its engineering, its not a dirty word, Jones said. Its
really about the exposure they get to what
the engineering field is all about.
MaLani Wilson, who will be a senior at
Thomas Stone High School, said she wanted to attend the camp because she enjoys
math and science. She said she has been
thinking about majoring in computer science for a while.
And then I have been hearing a lot
about engineering. I think its a field that I
would enjoy and want to learn more about
it, Wilson said. There are a number of
reasons why its important to have women
engineers. One reason is womens thoughts
are needed to be included in decision making and not just men. Another reason is that
it seems that men are the majority in this
field, and women need to join to make a
difference.
The camp, which the students attend at no
charge, is sponsored by the CSM Foundation and Southern Maryland ChainChapter
Dr. David John Barrett of the Southern Maryland Pathways Program in Engineering.
Clockwise from Barrett, right, are Elizabeth Trossbach, Isabella Corradi, Victoria De
Jesus, Gabrielle Moore, Keiana Gray, Jamie DeWaters, MaLani Wilson, Sierra Fowler
and Riley Hines.
Education
The County Times
Sheriffs Office Warns of Common

Back-to-School Traffic Violations and
Provides Safety Tips
St. Marys Countys 2016-2017 school

year officially begins Wednesday, August
24. Right now, parents and students are meandering through store aisles checking off
school supplies, navigating through endless racks of school clothes, and picking out
new backpacks. While parents and students
prepare to head back to school the community should, too.
The St. Marys Sheriffs Office urges
residents to make themselves aware of
school zones and speed limits throughout St. Marys County before the first day
of school. The influx of school buses and
parents transporting their kids to school
increases the opportunity for traffic accidents, especially during the first week of
school.
Sheriffs Office deputies will be on
heightened alert for residents speeding and
passing school buses. In Maryland, fines
are doubled for speeding in a school zone
or designated school crossing. The law
also states that it is illegal to pass a school
bus when it displays a stop signal. Failure
to stop for a school bus will result in three
points on a license.
Drivers should follow these safety tips
to avoid a fine or points on their license:
A
llow for extra time traveling, and be
patient as bus drivers pick up and drop
off students.
O
bey the speed limits and be aware of
the reduced limits in the school zones.
D
o not pass school buses when flashing
lights are activated and/or crossing arm
is deployed.
Watch for students walking on, standing near, and crossing roadways.
Avoid electronic distractions (cell
phone, radio, etc.)
Safety reminders for students andparents:
When waiting for the bus, stay away
from traffic and avoid roughhousing or other behavior that can lead to
carelessness. Do not play or stray in
theroadway.
Line up away from the street or road as
the school bus approaches.
Wait until the bus has stopped and the
door opens before stepping onto the
roadway.
Use the hand rail when stepping onto
the bus.
If you have to cross the street in front of
the bus, walk at least ten feet ahead of
the bus along the side of the road. Keep
going until you can see the driver when
you turn around.
Make sure the bus driver can see you.
Wait for a signal from the driver before
beginning to cross the street.
When the driver signals, walk across
the road, keeping an eye out for sudden
traffic changes.
Do not cross the center line of the road
until the driver has signaled that it is
safe for you to begin walking.
Stay away from rear wheels of the bus
at alltimes.
Talk quietly and remain in your seat
while riding the bus.
St. Marys County Sheriffs Office
Virginias Fastest
1/ Mile
5
th
0
ug. 2
A
y
a
d
r
e Satu
ac
R
t
x
e
N
Summer
Clearance
Sale
&
i Cups
n
i
M
,
s
Kart
Bikes
Gates Open 2pm

Practice 3:30pm
Spectator Grandstands
Pit Grandstands
Driver Entry Member
Driver Entry Non-member
FREE
$10
$20*
$30*
Fun For the Whole Family

Great Food
Full Schedule Online

www.kgspeedway.com
*Pit Pass Required for all drivers
Bike Races
Sponsored By:
10324 James Madison Pkwy

King George, VA 22485
540-999-5278
KGSpeedway@gmail.com
www.kgspeedway.com
l
a
on
s
a
e
S
Outlet Center
McKays Plaza, Charlotte Hall
Lawn & Patio

Furniture
Monday thru Saturday:

10am-7pm
Sunday: 10am-4pm
Closed Tuesdays
at outlet discount pricing!
301-884-8682 | 301-274-0615
10
Sports
The County Times
Historical Night for

Josh Richards in
Potomac WoO Event
Surpasses Lanigan as All-Time

WoO Win Leader
LANDS END
PROPERTIES
OWN, Don't Rent!!
HOMEBUYERS:
Stop paying your landlord's mortgage!

Invest in YOUR Future & YOUR Dreams!
We have 100's of homes and most are NO $$ DOWN!! It's

FREE & EASY to qualify in just minutes! Don't wait! Interest
rates are at an All-Time Low!
HOMESELLERS:
ALL The Things We Do:
Sell Your Home For TOP $$, Any Condition Fast Cash Sales, Distressed
(SHORT) Sales, Ta Sale Assistance, Smooth Coordination Of Upsie
Sell + Buy & Downsie Sell + Buy, Reverse Mortgage Help.
20 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN OUR LOCAL MARKET..I'VE SEEN IT ALL!!
1 in
r
u
Yo al
Re !
te!
Esta
Steve Atocius
BroerRealtor
301-399-3089
slatocrcn.com
www.SteveSellsMd.com
By Doug Watson
Contributing Writer
Shinnston West Virginia's Josh Richards
has literally "kept his foot on the gas pedal"
as he collected his 15th Craftsman World
of Outlaws Late Model series feature win
in the "Gunters Honey 50" last Friday night
at Potomac Speedway. Richards $10,000
score was his second A-Main triumph in
as many nights as he won the tour's eastern swing opener at Delaware International
Speedway on Thursday night aboard his
Potent Rocket XR-1 no.1.
The re draw placed Chub Frank and
Brandon Overton on the front row for the
start with Frank darting into the race lead
as the field went hard into turn one. Frank
would pace the field for 16 laps until Jason
Covert overhauled Frank to snare the lead
on lap 17. Covert lead until the 24th circuit when a hard charging Shane Clanton
came hard to become the third different
leader. Clanton's lead would be short lived
as fourth starting Josh Richards found
the outside of the speedway to his liking
to become the fourth,and final, leader of
the event on lap 27. Richards would then
pace the remaining laps to secure his history making 73rd career WoO feature win,
surpassing three-time WoO champion
Darrell Lanigan for tops among the alltime win chart. "Wow, this is a big night
for our team." Richards stated in victory
lane. "Everybody on this team works really hard to get us here and it's great to be
able to keep winning like we have, I just
hope we can keep this going." It was mid
way through the event before Richards felt
like he had a car capable of winning. "Our
car was way to free at the start." Richards
stated. "It finally came around after half
way and we were able to get the lead from
Shane (Clanton), but I knew it wouldn't be
easy to win because there are so many good
race cars here tonight." Early leader Jason
Covert rallied for second at the finish with
defending series champion Shane Clanton,
Brandon Overton and former series champion Rick Eckert rounding out the top-five.
Josh Richards set fast time in time trials
over the 39 car field with a one lap time of
14.595.Ten lap heat race wins went to Eric
Wells, Richards, Covert and Overton with

twin B-Mains going to Brian Shirley and
Jason Miller.
In support class action, Sam Archer
took win number four in the 15-lap Hobby
Stock feature, Barry Williams Sr. drove to
his second win of the season in the 16-lap
Street Stock main with Ray Bucci taking
his fourth of 2016 in the nightcap 15-lap
Strictly Stock feature.
World of Outlaw's Late Model feature
finish (50-laps)
1. Josh Richards 2. Jason Covert 3. Shane
Clanton 4. Brandon Overton 5. Rick Eckert 6. Chub Frank 7.Steve Casebolt 8. Dale
Hollidge 9.Brian Shirley 10.Tyler Erb 11.
Eric Wells 12. Andy Fries 13. Billy Moyer
Jr. 14. Joey Coulter 15. Morgan Bagley 16.
Nick Davis 17. Kenny Pettyjohn 18. Frank
Heckenast Jr. 19. Jeremy Miller 20. Amanda Whaley 21. Stevie Long 22. Jason Miller
23.Dan Stone 24. Jamie Lathroum DNQRussell Erwin, Kyle Hardy, Boom Briggs,
Kenny Moreland, Ricky Elliott, Mark Pettyjohn, Charlie Schaffer, Ross Robinson,
Tyler Emory, Larry Ramsey, Deane Guy,
Donald Bradsher, Reese Masiello, Jonathan DeHaven, Dustin Mitchell
Hobby Stock feature finish
1. Sam Archer 2. Buddy Dunagan 3.
Tommy Randall 4. Billy Crouse 5.Hilton
Pickeral 6. Jonny Oliver 7. John Burch 8.
Travis Hopkins 9.Sam Raley 10. Kenny
Sutphin
Street Stock feature finish
1. Barry Williams Sr. 2. Ed Pope Jr. 3.
Mike Latham 4. Kyle Nelson 5. Jeremy
Pilkerton 6. Mike Raleigh
Strictly Stock feature finish
1.Ray Bucci 2. JJ Silvious 3. John Hardesty 4. Nabil Guffey 5. Drew Payne 6.
Johnny Hardesty 7. Greg Mattingly 8. Ed
Pope Sr. 9.Shaun Smith
The County Times
11
12
UNIQUE
SHOPS
N
R
E
UTH
Crime
The County Times
LEO
Third Saturday Arts Market
Saturday,
Aug. 20, 2016~9am to 3pm
Saturday,
100% locally made and produced goods
Come shop with
November
21local artists, crafters, makers and
growers for unique handcrafted products.
9 a.m. -coastalartsmarket.com
3 p.m.
Port Of Leonardtown Park By The Winery | 23190 Newtowne Neck Road | Leonardtown, Md 20650
NOW
OF SO
D
N
A
L
Y
R
A
M
Come shop ou
Our Lounge serve
NEXT T
Premium Cig
Green
240-3
ACRES
Enjoy relaxation
lO
Year
a
i
c
e
Sp
4005 Old Town Rd. Huntingtown, Maryland

(Across From Bowens Grocery)
y
a
l
i
b
a
l
v
e
No
sA
w
m
u
Citrus Trees
Tropicals
Perennials
Patio
Concrete
Planters
Pavers
Statuary
Containers
Re
Trees & Shrubs pair Ser
ble
vice Now Availa
Hanging Baskets
David Austin Roses 40700 Parson Mill Road Leonardtown, MD 20650
er
ow
Lawnm
Hours: Thursday 11-6 Friday 10-6 Saturday 9-6 Sunday 11-4
-Fri. 8am-7pm Sat. 8am

M on .
Closed o
n Su -6p
nd m
s
rde
r
O pe
A ll
y
r
e
s
r
u
N
Sports
The County Times
LEONARDTOWN
13
Love your patio.
LEONARDTOWN
ONARDTOWN
NOW OPEN
Premium Cigars
& Cigar Lounge
Enjoy relaxation and your favorite cigars

Come shop
our
600 sq
Humidor.
Come
Shop
in ft
Our
600NEXT
sq.TO
ft.FOOD
Humidor
LION
NOW
OPEN
Our Lounge serves your favorite beverages.
Our lounge serves your favorite beverages!
Premium Cigars & Cigar Lounge

Enjoy relaxation and your favorite Cigar
240-309-4108
OPEN
Furniture For Life
Everything
Amish
Patio Furniture, Gazebos, Pool Houses, Swingsets and More!
40955
Ln., #14 Leonardtown md
Mon - Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
301-932-4164
ur 600
sqMerchants
ft Humidor.
Come
shop our 600
sq ft Humidor.
www.EverythingAmish.net
Sun: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
240-309-4108
1/2 Mile
North of Hughesville Bypass
| 7700 Leonardtown Road | Hughesville, MD 20637
es your favorite beverages.
Our Lounge serves your
favorite
beverages.
Barn
TO FOOD LION
NEXT TO FOOD LION
gars & Cigar Lounge
Premium Cigars & Cigar Lounge
n and your favorite Cigar

Enjoy relaxation and your favorite Cigar
Sale
309-4108
240-309-4108
Sept. 17 & 18th

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
he
d in t icks
e
t
a
c
Lo with D ds
plazarting Goo
Spo & Kohls
TONS OF ANTIQUE FURNITURE,

UNIQUE FINDS AND MORE!
$10 OFF $50
LOCATED ON FLAT IRON FARM
45846B HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN LANE, GREAT MILLS, MARYLAND
FOR MORE INFORMATION: CALL 301-481-6958

RAIN DATES: SEPT. 24 & 25TH
WWW.APPLEBASKETANTIQUES.COM
301-884-8118 | 27056 Mt. Zion Church Rd. | Mechanicsville, Md
*Valid on in-store purchases only. One

discount per purchase. Not valid with
other discounts or offers or on previous
purchases. Not valid on sale items, gift
cards, optics or Daily Savings Club
memberships. Offer expires 9/1/16.
46400 Lexington Village Way #106, Lexington Park, MD

20653
(301) 863-BIRD (2473) www.wbu.com/stmaryscounty
BIRD FOOD FEEDERS GARDEN ACCENTS UNIQUE GIFTS
14
The County Times
Vintage Values
Clothes, shoes, furniture & much more!
Gifts, Antiques & Fine Jewelry
Apple
Basket
Now Featuring
The
Jewelry from Kendra Scott
Shop at any of our 4 Locations!

California
22755 Maple Rd.
California, MD
Mon - Sat 9 to 5
Sun 10-4
Prince Frederick
Leonardtown
Mechanicsville
25995 Point Lookout Rd. 98B S. Solomons Island Rd.
28255 Three Notch Rd.
Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Leonardtown, MD
Mon. - Fri. 9 to 6
Mon. - Sat 9 to 5
Mon. - Fri. 9:303:30
Sat. 9 to 5
Sun. 10-4
Sat. 104
Sun. Closed
(301) 475-3655
Sun. Closed
(443)975-7161
(240) 249-6148
27056 Mt Zion Church Rd. | Mechanicsville, MD 20659 | (301) 884-8118
-50%
Sashvopepin3g0at%
our location
by
Cream ofthe Crop Nursery

Wholesale to the Public
Mums $3
Crape Myrtles $4-$50
Knockout Roses $15
/E
HOME ELEMENTS
-FURNITURE/MORE-
Hibiscus $10-$15
3 Gallon Encore Azaleas $15
Ferns $5-$6
Most Plants Grown On-site!

Open 7 Days a Week
Mon.-Fri. 8am-8pm | Sat. 8am-6pm | Sun. 9am- 4pm
Adjacent to the Charlotte Hall Farmers Market
Coming Soon to
Downtown
Leonardtown
The County Times
Thursday, August 18, 2016please visit our website!
For additional information on the farm, other upcoming events, educational programs, facility rental info, memberships, & volunteering,
please visit our website!
Save theDate
SHO
HOinformation,
P LOCAL contact
P Hat
AN
DMADE
For S
more
Anne
301-862-1666
For more information, contact Anne at 301-862-1666
WWW.SUMMERSEAT.ORG
WWW.SUMMERSEAT.ORG
15
FOR VENDOR INFORMATION, GUIDELINES, AND APPLICATIONS, VISIT
Homemade Homegrown Handcrafted Vintage Baked Goods

The first SaturdayAllindonations

September,
are fully taxOctober,
deductible. and November
All donations are fully tax deductible.
Run entirely by volunteers, the farm relies heavily on grants, memberships, donations, & fundraisers to keep the farm running.
Summerseat Farm, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the estates historic splendor & natural resources.
OAD
TEMBETHREE
R 3NOTCH
BE, MRECHANICSVILLE
ER 5
SEP26655
OCTRO
1 NOVEM, BMD
September 10th 2016
8am 4pm
Craft Guild Shop
8am 4pm
8am 4pm
SS
OECA
1 R
NM
EPU
TEM
MBM
ERE3R S
TOT
BEF
RA
OV,EIMN
BEC
R .5
40th Anniversary
Celebration
SU M M E R S E A T F A R M , IN C .
26655 T HREE N OTCH R OAD , M ECHANICSVILLE , MD
SU M M E R S E A T F A R M , IN C .
The first Saturday in September, October, and November
SEPTEMBER 3 OCTOBER 1 NOVEMBER 5
8am 4pm
SEPTEMBER 3 OCTOBER 1 NOVEMBER 5
26655 T HREE
N OTCH
R OAD ,October,
M ECHANICSVILLE
, MD
The first Saturday
in September,
and November
SUMMERSEAT F ARM, INC.

The first Saturday in September, October, and November
the farm relies heavily
to keep the farm running.

& fundraisers
Run entirely by volunteers,
on grants, memberships, donations,

AllOTCH
donationsRare
fully tax
26655 T HREE N
OAD
, Mdeductible.
ECHANICSVILLE , MD
All donations
are fully tax deductible.
FOR VENDOR INFORMATION,
GUIDELINES,
AND APPLICATIONS, VISIT
WWW.SUMMERSEAT.ORG
For more
information,
contact
Anne atevents,
301-862-1666
For additional
information
on the farm,
other upcoming
educatonal programs,
WWW.SUMMERSEAT.ORG
facility rental info, membership & volunteering, please visit our webite.
26005 Point Lookout Road

Leonardtown, MD 20650
Located Next to Maryland Antiques Center
For more
information,
atA301-862-1666
HOupcoming
P OCevents,
ALcontact
HAnne
OPprograms,
NDfacility
MADrental
E info, memberships, & volunteering, Call Craft Guild Shop at 301-997-1644 or Peg Gowen 321-795-5380 for information.
For additional information on the farm,
other
educational
SHOP LOCAL SHOP HANDMADE
40845 Merchants Ln Leonardtown MD, 20650 Unit 100

Phone: 301-475-6908
Join us in
celebrating 4
years of business!
Bring your furry loved
ones for a fun filled
day. Meet and Greet
with some of our local
pet sitting services,
trainers and adoptable
pets!!!!
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE US WAR DOGS ASSOCIATION
16
Feature Story
The County Times
Nine From Calvert, St. Marys

Vying for ODonnells Post
By Guy Leonard and Dandan Zou
Staff Writer
A total of nine candidates from Calvert
and St. Marys County are seeking to fill
the 29C state delegate vacancy left by longtime GOP Del. Tony ODonnell. ODonnell
was appointed by Gov. Lary Hogan to
serve on the Public Service Commission
early this summer. Both Calvert and St.
Marys Republican Central Committee
will be interviewing candidates next week
with a decision to follow soon after. Hogan will ultimately choose a replacement
forODonnell.
Calvert Candidates
Former three-term Calvert County
Commissioner Gerald Clark said one of the
important issues for him is the right under
the second amendment to bear arms. He
also said its important that we dont tax
our citizens out of the state.
Born and raised in Maryland, Clark said
he is tired of people that he has grown up
with are leaving the state because of the
amount of taxes they have to pay.
Im tired of seeing small businesses
being replaced by big, multi-corporations
because theyve been over-regulated and
taxed, Clark said.
If selected, Clark said he would keep

supporting Gov. Hogan, keep conservative base and keep things continuously
grow in the two counties in June at a Calvert County Republican Central Committee meeting.
Clark served as Calvert County Commissioner from 2002 to 2014. He is also
a local business owner for about four decades and owns the liquor store Port of Call
Wine and Spirits in Solomons.
Theodore LeBlanc is a local lawyer
and a judge of Orphans Court for Calvert
County.
Being a lawyer for about two decades,
LeBlanc said a big part of his job is to listen. He said he would transfer those skills
of listening to people to representing and
advocating for citizens in both counties
inAnnapolis.
A lot of what delegates do is to propose
and craft new laws. As a lawyer, I know
how important it is to read into the words of
the statute, LeBlanc said. He added that he
would be diligent in proposing and crafting
legislations with the understanding of how
that would affect people.
Pictured: Greg Sauter
Pictured: Donald Statter

Publisher
Associate Publisher
Office Manager
Advertising
Phone
Thomas McKay
Eric McKay
Tobie Pulliam
jen@countytimes.net
301-373-4125
Graphic Artist
Sarah Williams
Staff Writers
Guy Leonard
Dandan Zou
Interns
Miranda McLain
guyleonard@countytimes.com
dandan@countytimes.net
mmclain@smcm.edu
Photographer
Frank Marquart
Laura Joyce
Ron Guy
Linda Reno
Shelbey Oppermann
David Spigler
Doug Watson
LeBlancs top issues are supporting

Gov. Hogan and his effort in changing
Maryland, making sure that both counties
get our fair share of the tax dollars, promoting Naval Air Station at Patuxent River
and protecting the Bay and the waterways
in the region.
Radar scientist Donald Statter said he
worked with ODonnell on environmental
issues such as oyster aquaculture, and he
was part of ODonnells campaign staff
since 1994.
Statter moved to Calvert in 1988 from
Baltimore. He said he was attracted to Calvert because his paternal grandfather used
to take him fishing when he was about 10
back in the 1960s.
We would hire a boat out of Solomons,
and wed catch fish all day long, Statter
said. I had a blast.
The top three issues Statter want to focus
on are the Chesapeake Bay Recovery based
on Oyster Aquaculture, protecting drinking water supply and energy & transportation policies in Southern Maryland.
Lusby resident Lawrence Reagan is
the last candidate from Calvert County to
throw his hat in the ring. Reagan said he

saw a Facebook post of the vacancy announcement and decided to run in August. Reagan majored in political science
and graduated from Salisbury University
inMay.
Growing up in Lusby, Reagan said many
people have helped him establish himself.
And part of the reason he decided to run
was to give back to the community. As the
youngest candidate, the 22-year-old emphasized that he would have fresh viewpoints and perspectives on issues.
If picked, Reagan would like to focus his
attention on education, affordable housing
and supporting Dominion Cove Point LNG
(liquefied natural gas).
St Marys Candidates
Of the five candidates seeking
ODonnells House of Delegates seat,
two have experience serving in public office, specifically serving on the St. Marys
County Board of County Commissioners.
Commissioner Todd Morgan is currently
in his second term on the board, while Barbara Thompson, of Hollywood, has also
served on the board.
Pictured: Todd Morgan
The St. Marys County Times is a weekly newspaper providing news and information
for the residents of St. Marys County. The St. Marys County Times will be available
on newsstands every Thursday. The paper is published by Southern Maryland Publishing Company, which is responsible for the form, content, and policies of the newspaper.
The St. Marys County Times does not espouse any political belief or endorse any
product or service inits news coverage.
To be considered for publication, articles and letters to the editor submitted must include the writers full name, address and daytime phone number. Submissions must
be delivered by 4 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication to ensure
placement for that week. After that deadline, the St. Marys County Times will make
every attempt possible to publish late content, but cannot guarantee so. Letters may be
condensed/edited for clarity, although care is taken to preserve the core of the writers
argument. Copyright in material submitted to the newspaper and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the St. Marys County Times and its licensees may
freely reproduce it in print, electronic or other forms. We are unable to acknowledge
receipt of letters. The St. Marys County Times cannot guarantee that every letter or
photo(s) submitted will be published,due to time or spaceconstraints.
County Times
St. Marys
P. O. Box 250 Hollywood, MD 20636
Feature Story
The County Times
Greg Sauter, a former combat helicopter

pilot with service in Iraq, is currently heading up the countys Republican Club.
He works as an engineer at Patuxent
River Naval AirStation.
Jacinta Bottoms-Spencer, a community
activist, has sought to fill a vacant school
board seat in the past and is now seeking
higher office after recently joining the Republican Party.
William Raddatz is a senior detective
with the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office with 20 years in lawenforcement.
Morgan said he was keen to continue
the work of diversifying the countys and
regions economies, and said he had strong
knowledge of both the defense industry
in St. Marys and the energy economy
inCalvert.
Both counties have a lot of economic
issues and theyre tied together, Morgan
said. Whoever has that seat needs to be
educated on both economic engines.
I am that candidate.
He also wanted to continue support for
the unmanned systems research facility to
be built at the Southern Maryland Higher
Education Center and continue to prepare
the region for any base realignment and
closure actions in Congress.
Thompson said her experience as a
county commissioner would serve her
well in the post of state delegate and that
she had the connections in Annapolis to
get to work quickly.
Theres no question having been an
elected official is an important plus,
Thompson said. Im in a position to devote all my time to the position.
Thompson said she was pragmatic
in how she dealt with issues rather than
along purely ideological lines and wanted
to closely examine any environmental or
agricultural regulations that affect Southern Maryland.
Less regulations and a more streamlined process are preferable to more
rules, she said.
Sauter said he got into politics about
two years ago but worked hard at the
grassroots level to get the current District
29 delegation elected.
I want to keep those relationships going
and that momentum going, Sauter said.
Most of my issues are businessoriented.
He wants to focus on reducing taxes,
he said, including taxes on manufacturing
and personal property held by businesses.
A staunch advocate of Second Amend-
ment rights, he wanted to eventually see the

states assault weapon ban of 2013repealed.
Raddatz said he wanted to help ensure
police reform was done right in Maryland
and said recent legislation passed in the
wake of the Freddie Gray death in Baltimore was an empty shell of a bill.
He was also concerned that there were
not enough facilities statewide to house
and treat the mentally ill; he wanted to try
to find funding for more treatment beds,
not less.
People are left out on the street, he
said, only to be warehoused in jails if
they ran afoul of the law.
He also wanted to continue the trend of
reducing taxes and fees on Marylanders,
Raddatz said.
Off all the candidates from either county, said Todd Eberly, professor of political
science at St. Marys College of Maryland,
Morgan was likely the most qualified, noting that any candidate with public service
experience had an edge on qualifications.
One of Morgans main advantages was
his positioning for long-term political advancement and electability, Eberly said.
Theyll be looking for someone to set
up for reelection
in 2018, Eberly
said. Todd Morgan is the strongest name on the
list.
He has the
best
chance
of
moving
forward.
Morgan won
his second term
without opposition from anyone
in either the Republican or Democratic parties.
The Calvert
Republican Central Committee
will hold their
interviews Aug.
23, while the St.
Marys group
will interview
all candidates
who pass the
vetting process
Aug. 24 at the
Potomac Building in Leonard-
town starting at 5:30p.m.

Calvert Republican leaders are expected to make their decision Aug. 25, while
St. Marys Republican leaders are expected to make a public decision Aug. 27, officials said.
Candidate interview will
be held on August 23 at the
Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby,
from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Public
comments can be submittedthrough August 20 via email (ld29c@yahoo.com) and
mail (The Calvert County
Republican Central Committee, 424 Solomons Island Rd.,
Prince Frederick.) For more
information, contactCalvert
County Republican Central
Committeeat e-mail ld29c@
yahoo.com or Ella Ennis at
410-586-2975 or at eee437@
comcast.net.
St. Marys County Republican Central Committee is also accepting public
comments regarding the
Pictured: William Raddatz
candidates. You can email your comments or letters of support to 29capplications@smcrep.org or mail them to Julie Burk-Greer, Chairman of St. Marys
County Republican Central Committee
(301-475-8709).
Pictured: Lawrence Reagan
Pictured: Barbara Thompson
Pool
Party
PowerView Motorization
It moves your shades,

so you dont have to.
Baldwin Design Group

23306 Three Notch Rd
California, MD
M-F: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
301-737-0555
www.baldwindesigngroupinc.com
Semi-Annual Sale going on now!
PowerView Motorization from Hunter Douglas

A remarkable system that automatically moves your shades throughout
the day, according to your schedule and activities. Just program your
personalized settings with your smart phone or tablet, and let PowerView
do the rest.* You can even activate a pre-programmed setting with a touch
of our brilliantly designed PowerView Pebble Scene Controller. To see
PowerView in motion, contact us today.
$150 REBATE** on select Hunter Douglas purchases
with PowerView Motorization 7/29/12/16.
Pictured Theodore LeBlanc
17
*The PowerView App and additional equipment required for programmed operation. **Manufacturers mail-in rebate offer valid for qualifying purchases made 7/2/169/12/16 from participating
dealers in the U.S. only. For certain rebate-eligible products, the purchase of multiple units of such product is required to receive a rebate. If you purchase fewer units than the required multiple
you will not be entitled to a rebate; partial rebates will not be awarded. Rebate will be issued in the form of a prepaid reward card and mailed within 6 weeks of rebate claim receipt. Funds do
not expire. Subject to applicable law, a $2.00 monthly fee will be assessed against card balance 6 months after card issuance and each month thereafter. Additional limitations may apply. Ask
participating dealer for details and rebate form. 2016 HunterDouglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of Hunter Douglas or their respective owners.2802611
18
Obituaries
The County Times
The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes

and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.
Eric Stuart Risbon
Eric Stuart Risbon passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, 2016, he

was 34 years old. He was born in Horsham, Pennsylvania on August 22, 1981, to
Thomas and Cathy Risbon.
Eric graduated from Leonardtown High
School and attended the College of Southern Maryland. He was employed as a Welder/machinist for several defense contractors and small businesses.
Eric loved skateboarding from an early
age, music, especially punk rock and soul,
playing guitar, working with his hands restoring old automobiles, golf, fishing, and
spending time in Delaware at the family beach house. He enjoyed playing and
watching all sports and especially loved
the Philadelphia Eagles. He always had a

smile and unique sense of humor. He was
very charismatic and left an impression on
anyone he met.
Surviving are Erics mother, Catherine
Risbon, grandmother, Nancy Toler, brothers, Ian (Becca) and Ryan. He is also survived by his children, Eileen, Jameson and
Eric Jr. He also leaves behind an extended
family of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, and many close and loving friends.
Eric was predeceased by Thomas Risbon,
his father, Peter Toler, his grandfather, and
John Toler, his uncle.
Erics family will receive friends and
extended family for his Life Celebration
Service on Saturday, August 13, 2016 from
3:00 to 5PM at Brinsfield Funeral Home,
22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,
MD 20650.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a fund for his children C/O Cedar
Point Federal Credit Union, more details
will be available at his celebration of life
service.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
In Remembrance
Martin P. Harris
Friday, August 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St.

John Francis Regis Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD. Interment will follow in the
parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to MSGR
Martin Harris Scholarship Fund, c/o St.
Johns Catholic Church, 43900 St. Johns
Road, Hollywood, MD. Arrangements by
Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Donald Tavner Moore

Reverend Monsignor Martin P. Harris
passed away on August 6, 2016. He was 92
years old and living in independent retirement in California, MD. Monsignor Harris was born on October 18, 1923 in Little
Falls, New York. During World War II he
served in the Army Air Corps. He then attended Siena College, Albany, New York
before his studies at Christ the King Seminary at St. Bonaventures University in
Olean, New York. He was ordained on June
4, 1955 at St. Matthews Cathedral.
His first assignment as Parochial Vicar
was at Holy Redeemer Parish, College Park
and in 1963 he was assigned as Parochial
Vicar to Saint Anthony Parish, Washington, DC. He was named Pastor of St. John
Parish, Hollywood, Maryland in 1970, from
where he retired in 2004. Monsignor Harris
was named a Monsignor by Pope John Paul
II in 1991. He also served as chaplain of the
Knights of Columbus St. John Francis Regis, S. J., Council.
The Vigil will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2016, 3-7 p.m. with a Vigil Mass at
7:30 p.m. at St. John Francis Regis Catholic
Church, Hollywood, MD. Donald Cardinal
Wurel, Archbishop of Washington, will
celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial on
Donald Tavner Moore, 91 of Coltons

Point, MD passed away an August 6, 2016
in Coltons Point, MD. Born on May 9, 1925
in Alexandria, VA he was the son of the late
Samuel T. Moore and Edna Marie Harmon
Moore. Donald was the loving husband of
the late Dorothy Allen Rosenberger Moore
whom he married on February 9, 1943 and
who preceded him in death on July 18,
1988. He is survived by is his children:
James S. Moore of Chaptico, MD, Dr. Timothy Moore of Brisbane, Australia, Patrick
Moore of Woodbridge, MD., and Susan C.
Mesa of Johannesburg, South Africa; five
grandchildren and sister Kathryn Fay of
CT. He is preceded in death by his siblings:
Adrienne Simpson, Margaret Bresnahan,
Mary Gregory, Harmon Moore, Carolyn
Moore and Dorothy Binns.
Donald was a resident of St. Marys
County for 54 years. He work as a supervisor for C & P Telephone Company for 40
years retiring in 1984. Donald served in
the United States Marine Corps and was a
WWII veteran.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 10:00 AM in
Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD
with Father George Wilkinson officiating.
Interment will follow in Queen of Peace
Catholic Cemetery Helen, MD.
To Place A Memorial,
Please Call
301-373-4125
or send an email to
In Our Community
The County Times
19
Solomons Plein Air Festival
Mobile Veteran Center to Visit Capturing Southern Maryland Scenes

CSM Campuses in September
Veterans in Southern Maryland who
are making the transition from military
to civilian life can always use a little help.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
knows that life is not always easy after a
deployment. That is why the department
wants to provide assistance and make it
as convenient as possible for veterans and
their families to access a broad range of
counseling, outreach and referral services.
The VA provides mobile vet centers that
bring those services to the vets in their
communities. Like community-based vet
centers, the mobile centers focus on services that help veterans adjust to life outside of
military service.
I would encourage local veterans who
need help to take advantage of the mobile
centers visit, said Robert T. Henry, the
College of Southern Marylands veterans
affairs coordinator and a U.S. Navy retiree.
At a recent roundtable discussion at the
college on veteran issues some of the vets in
attendance expressed some dissatisfaction
with services they had received by phone
and the time spent on hold, hours in some
cases. However, one veteran described how
different the experience was when he met
with someone face- to-face.
The mobile vet center will make two
stops in Southern Maryland in September to provide readjustment counseling
and information resources to veterans in
theregion.
The first stop will be at the CSM La Plata

Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 13. Another
stop will be at the CSM Leonardtown Campus at 22950 Hollywood Road in Leonardtown from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14.
The mobile vet center will not stop at the
Prince Frederick Campus, but a VA center
outreach coordinator will be on the campus
at 115 J.W. Williams Road in Prince Frederick from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 29 in the
Flagship Building A, Room 101F.
The mobile vet centers are set up to
guide veterans and their families through
many of the major adjustments in their lifestyle that often occur after a veteran returns
from combat. Services for a veteran might
include individual and group counseling in
areas such as post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol and drug assessment, and suicide prevention referrals.
All counseling services are provided free
of charge and are strictly confidential.
Vet centers served 219,509 veterans,
service members and military families in
fiscal 2015 and provided 1,663,011 no-cost
visits for readjustment counseling, military
sexual trauma counseling and bereavement
counseling services, according to the VA.
The VA estimates there are 422,282 veterans living in Maryland; nearly 42,000 of
them reside in the tri-county area.
From The College of Southern Maryland
Lions Clubs Sponsor Peace

Poster Art Contest
The Lions Clubs with the community
partner of the St. Marys County Arts
Council are sponsoring the annual International Peace Poster Contest. This art
contest for kids encourages young people
to express their visions of peace. For more
than 25 years, millions of children from
nearly 100 countries have participated in
the contest.
The theme of the 2016-17 Peace Poster
Contest is A Celebration of Peace. The
contest is open to students who will be ages
11, 12 or 13 on November 15, 2016. Contes-
tants are asked to create a poster that visually communicates the contest theme, A
Celebration of Peace.
One winner will be selected from each
school in St. Marys County, including one
winner from the home-school community.
Each winner will go to the District contest
and win $25. The International winner receives $5,000 and a trip for 2 to the International Presentation!
The deadline for entries is October 28
at4 pm.
Water Restrictions for Grandview Haven

and Villages at Leonardtown
Effective August 16, 2016, Level I water
restrictions are being imposed by the St.
Marys County Metropolitan Commission
(MetCom) for Grandview Haven and Villages at Leonardtown public water systems.
These restrictions are being imposed as
a result of recent drastic increases in water
usage in these communities. These restrictions will continue until the monthly water
usage for these communities reduces to the
limits set by the Commissions Water Appropriations Permits, which are issued by
the Maryland Department of the Environment. Level I water restrictions include

limiting the hours of outdoor irrigation
and limiting the use of water for outdoor
cleaning.
MetCom is requesting the assistance of
all residents in conserving this precious resource. Violation of these restrictions is a
misdemeanor, punishable by fine or termination of water service.
With inspiration from the land and sea,

visiting artists from across the nation will
capture Southern Maryland scenes on canvas during this falls Solomons Plein Air
Festival in Solomons, Md. presented by
Avian. A portion of the proceeds from the
event will support the College of Southern
Maryland Foundations Dennis Lake Smith
Art Scholarship.
The festival will feature 31 artists, selected from a national field of 100 artist applicants, who will be painting throughout
Solomons beginning Sept. 12. During the
Sunset Quick Draw from 6-8 p.m. Sept.
14 along the Solomons Riverwalk, artists
will have two hours to complete a canvas
followed by judging, award and sale of the
completed pieces at 8 p.m. at the Southern
Maryland Sailing Association in Solo-
mons. The Quick Draw is open to any artist

in the community, and registration is$25.
Community members may also join
plein air artists from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept.
17 to Paint the Town for A Cause benefiting CSM and five other charities chosen
by the Solomons Plein Air Festival committee. The Riverwalk will feature antique
and exotic cars for artists to include in their
artwork. Anyone participating will have
opportunity to sell their painting, with 40
percent of the sales to benefit Patuxent Animal Welfare Society, Orphaned Wildlife
Rescue Center, Sophias Oasis for Equines,
HeartFELT, the Dennis Lake Smith Memorial Art Scholarship at CSM and the Solomons Business Associations 4th of July
fireworks. As in previous years, CSM art
students are anticipated to participate in the
Paint the Town for A Cause.
The festival culminates with an Affaire
of the Arts, open to the public and hosted
by carmens gallery, catered by Kingfishers
and held at the Holiday Inn Solomons from
6 to 9 p.m., Sept. 17. All of the competition
artists will be in attendance with the opportunity for people to meet the artists and
purchase their original artwork produced
during the festival.
The term plein air comes from the
French term en plein air which translates
as in the open air. Well-known artists,
including Claude Monet and Pierre-August
Renoir, created some of their best and most
famous works in this style.
Among last years participants in the festival was

then-6-year-old Elsa Johannesen capturing one of
the antique cars as part of her canvas.
From The College of Southern Maryland
Sept. 2 5-8 pm
LEONARDTOWN
Art
l
a
W k
u
uu
Celebrate the
Leonardtown Arts
& Entertainment
designation!
Voting starts on August 31. Vote

for your 3 favorite works of art
and drop off your ballot to any
participating business. Voting
ends at 8pm September 2 at the
Leonardtown Arts Center.
The first 100 people who cast their

vote at the Leonardtown Art Center on
First Friday receives a free gift!
Live Music on the Square with
Higher Standards
Art Walk in businesses

throughout Leonardtown
Artistic Demos, Displays,
and Exhibits all around Town
Plein Air Paint Out
Painting Event
20
In Our Community
The County Times
Local Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday

By Miranda McLain
Contributing Writer
Ann Gloria Brunicardi celebrated her

100th birthday surrounded by dozens of
loved ones at Victory Woods, a senior
apartment facility in Lexington Park.
The Surprise
Two weeks before the scheduled birthday party, Brunicardi was admitted into
the hospital for internal bleeding. A few
weeks prior, she had fallen and received
Asprin from her doctor for the pain, which
caused her ulcer to bleed. She had not left
the hospital since being admitted, but fellow residents at Victory Woods were confident Brunicardi would make it back in time
to celebrate her birthday.
As resident Brenda Holan said, Brunicardi promised that she would be back for
her party. Sure enough, on August 9th, Brunicardi arrived at Victory Woods right on
time. However, she was under the impression that the party was cancelled because
of her hospitalization. Marie Brunicardi,
Anns daughter-in-law, was responsible for
bringing her to the surprise party.
[Ann] thought it was cancelled. She
thought she was only getting her mail, her
daughter-in-law said. I gave her a haircut
before she came, though.
Once she arrived, Brunicardi said she
was doing well, feeling good. The only
person I know to be 100 is me. When a
fellow resident asked how she liked the
surprise, Brunicardi said, I am a bit overwhelmed, but I love being here. And, she
added, the doctor said I can eat anything

I want.
Her Life
Ann Brunicardi was born Marianne
Barone in New Jersey on August 9, 1916.
Both of her parents moved from Italy to
the United States. They met and married
in the United States. Brunicardi had four
siblings three sisters and one brother. Her
husband, Austin Brunicardi, came to the
United States from Ireland with his parents
when he was an infant. He passed away
when she was 63, and since then she has
taken care of herself.
In school, there were two girls named
Marianne in her class. Her teacher decided to call one of the girls Mary and one
Ann, and Brunicardi has been called Ann
eversince.
Brunicardi retired from being a private
secretary at the age of 72. She worked for
a paper company in Washington, D.C.
that distributed paper to the White House.
While she supplied paper to the government, she became familiar with a few of
the presidents. She is a self-declared strict
democrat, and remembers voting for Franklin D. Roosevelt. However, Brunicardi said,
My favorite was Truman. He was a very
nice man. He always tipped his hat to say
hello. She even keeps up with the current
election. Trump can go down the drain,
shesaid.
Brunicardi still tries to keep in touch
NOW OPEN
a
l
l
e
B
Nails Spa
&
with
some
old
friends,
including
the new friends she
has made throughout
the course of her life.
Friend Rafael Villavicencio said Brunicardi is such a
caring, smart lady.
Villavicencio
met
Brunicardi in Washington, D.C. over
20 years ago, and
they have since kept
intouch.
She took me under her wing, Villavicencio said. She
is such a sweet lady.
AnInspirationalWoman
Brunicardi sat at
a round table at the
back of the room while lunch was served.
Many of the guests took this time to approach her and wish her a happy birthday.
Brunicardi greets everyone with their first
name.
A new resident at the apartments also
greeted Brunicardi. They had never met
before, but according to resident Del Grube, Brunicardi always makes new residents
feel at home. Grube said, When someone
new moves in, [Brunicardi] always makes
sure to welcome them.
Many of the residents praised Brunicardi
for being an inspiration. The Sproehnle
twins, Eileen and Peggy, commended Brunicardi as being truly remarkable. Shes
amazing most of us cant do what she
does at 60, let alone at 100.
Brunicardi likes to stay mobile by doing
her own shopping, laundry and ironing.
She cleans her own apartment and sends
and receives emails on her iPad, which was
her Christmas present last year.
We service all type of Nails, along with facial, massage and Spa
services. Its new, fresh and innovative. We always strive to bring
the highest, most luxurious and unforgettable experience to our
customers because we truly believe that each customer deserves
to look FABULOUS at all times. Call us and make an appointment
today for your next level of spa experience.
All Services Are 10% Off Until July 31st

Monday- Friday 10:00am- 7:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am- 7:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am- 5:00pm
McKay Shopping Center

37680 Mohawk Dr. Unit 5
Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
Tel: 240-466-3156 | 240-466-3159
Ann blowing out her candles.
Ann opening gifts with her three nieces, Sandra

Lewis, Pamela Heise, and Mary Lou Grisanti.
Friend Robert Hardin lives in the apartment above Brunicardi. He described Brunicardi as a very astonishing women. She
is very sharp, quick, and thoughtful and
is very well-loved at the community. He
tried to get everyone at the party to sign a
card for her; I went to five different places
to find a card with 100 on it. I found the
last one on theshelf.
Hardin said, I consider it a privilege and
an honor to call her myfriend.
Before cake was served, Brunicardi talked about growing up poor. She and her four
siblings didnt have much money growing up, so she learned to make the best of
whatever she is given. Whatever you get,
youre thankful for, she said.
Even though she didnt grow up with
much, Brunicardi enjoyed traveling as she
got older. Her only child, Austin, said she
loved swimming at the beach and seeing
her family during thesummer.
Brunicardis cake matched the balloons
all around the room purple, white, and
yellow (her favorite color). She blew
out the candles, and
made her wish out
loud: I hope you all
live to be 100.
Near the end of
the party, Brunicardi opened her
presents with her
three nieces sitting
around her, helping
her to unwrap the
gifts. Hardins gift
was a hit with everyone at the party,
especially
with
Brunicardi. He gave
her a small stuffed
chicken
wearing
a shirt that said,
Spring Chicken.
After she opened it,
Brunicardi smiled
and it was held up
for the room to see.
The County Times
Mother Catherine Academy Announces

Participation in the Special Milk Program
Milk will be available to all enrolled
participants regardless of race, color, sex,
age, disability, or national origin. There
is no discrimination in admissions policy,
meal service, or the use of facilities.
Eligibility for free milk reimbursement

is based on the following annual income
eligibility guidelines effective from July 1,
2016 to June 30, 2017
Free Meals
Household Size
Reduced-Price Meals
$1,278
Twice per
month
$644
Every Two
Weeks
$594
Week
Year
Month
$297
$21,978
$1,832
Twice per
month
$916
Every Two
Weeks
$846
20,826
1,736
868
801
401
29,637
2,470
1,235
1,140
26,208
2,184
570
1,092
1,008
504
37,296
3,108
1,554
1,435
31,590
718
2,633
1,317
1,215
608
44,955
3,747
1,874
1,730
865
36,972
3,081
1,541
1,422
711
52,614
4,385
2,193
2,024
1,012
42,354
3,530
1,765
1,629
815
60,273
5,023
2,512
2,319
1,160
47,749
3,980
1,990
1,837
919
67,951
5,663
2,832
2,614
1,307
53,157
4,430
2,215
2,045
1,023
75,647
6,304
3,152
2,910
1,455
For each additional

family member add
$5,408
$451
$226
$208
$104
$7,696
$642
$321
$296
$148
Year
Month
$15,444
Week
$423
Pet of the Week

Meet Eyebrow
Eyebrow is a super happy puppy!!

He loves everyone he meets. He was
an owner give up due to an eviction.
He is said to be good with kids and
we have found he does like other
dogs and doesnt seem to care about
cats. He is crate trained. He is an
active guy that would do well with
an active family.
Meet Jazz
Jazz is a loveable Tabby patch

calico. She is about 4 months old
and waiting for her furever home.
P.O. Box 184

Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 866-0305
HELP SAVE
SHELTER
PETS
Sponsor Our Pet of The Week Section!
For prices and more information contact
Advertising Representative Jennifer Stotler

301.247.7611 u 301.373.4125 u jen@countytimes.net
In Our Community
21
22
In Our Community
Community
The County Times
Calendar
Month Long
Bingo Every Saturday at Mother Catherine Academy

(33883 Chaptico Road Mechanicsville)
5 to 10 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT BINGO! Doors open
at 5 pm. Early Birds start at 6:30 pm. Regular Games start at 7:00 pm. $10 admission
(includes one regular book). Progressive
Money Ball! Door prizes. Concessions:
Weekly specials along with regulars Pizza,
Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers, Hot dogs and
French Fries. We are located on Route 238
Chaptico Road just one mile off of Route
5. Call 301-884-3165 for more information.
Visit our website www.mothercatherine.
org for Jackpot and Moneyball update.
Cedar Point Ladies Golf
Cedar Point Golf Course (PAX River NAS,
Lexington Park)
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cedar Point Ladies Golf Association
(CPLGA) plays EVERY Tuesday morning.
Arrive and be ready by 8:15 a.m. Tee off
starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. All skill levels
are welcome. PGA Teaching Pro will be offering clinics during the season. Join the 9
hole group or the 18 hole group. Working
woman option: Play any day before Sunday
5pm with a CPLGA member and turn in
your signed score card. Eligible members
include all active duty, reserve, retired or
military personnel or their dependents;
DOD federal personnel and family members employed at Patuxent River, St. Inigoes, or Solomons Annex, Cedar Point
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!
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
Water Taxi to St. Clements Island

(38370 Point Breeze Road Coltons Point)
10 a.m. to2 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.
A Matter of Balance
(Northern Senior Activity Center, 29655
Charlotte Hall Rd.)
1 to 3 p.m.
The Northern Senior Activity Center will
be hosting A Matter of Balance on Mondays, July 11-Aug. 29, from 1-3 p.m. The
program is designed to reduce the fear of
falling and increase activity levels among
older adults. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their
environment to reduce the risk of falls, and
learn simple ways to increase strength and
balance. The program is free and registration is required. Call 301-475-4002, ext.
*3101, for more information.
Kickboxing
(Garvey Senior Activity Center, 41780 Baldridge St.)
8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Kickboxing tones muscles through punching and kicking using focus pads, target
pads, and mitts. Participants may notice
an improvement in overall balance and
flexibility. The aerobic moves of kickboxing have been shown to improve circulation and it offers a great stress relief. This
specialized class, held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesdays, July
6-Aug. 17, from 8:30-9:30 a.m., is geared
towards active men and women ages fifty
and above. This class offers great energy
without the high impact that occurs during a mainstream kickboxing class. The
instructor, Geno Rothback, is a registered
nurse, a senior fitness instructor, a black
belt in Taekwondo and is a certified Martial Fusion and Kickboxing instructor. Cost
is $30 payable to Geno Rothback. Payment
required at time of reservation. Call 301475-4200, ext. *1050, to learn more.
Bingo - Am. Leg. Post 82, La Plata
(6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata)
7 to 10 p.m.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will
hold smoke-free BINGO Thursdays with
early birds beginning at 7:00 pm at Harry
White Wilmer American Legion Post
82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Doors
open 6 pm. Call (301) 934-8221. PUBLIC
WELCOME.
Thursday, August 18
Gutbuster Cheese Steaks @ VFW 2632
(23282 Three Notch Rd, California)
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Stop by and enjoy one of our delicious
GUTBUSTER Philly-Style Cheese Steaks.
All Cheese Steaks served on a hoagie roll
with your choice of cheese and grilled veggies, and served with American Fries for
only $8.00. Choose from CHICKEN or
STEAK. Eat here or take one to go.
Bingo Am. Leg. Post 82, La Plata

(6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata)
7 to 10 p.m.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will
hold smoke-free BINGO Thursdays with
early birds beginning at 7:00 pm at Harry
White Wilmer American Legion Post
82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Doors
open 6 pm. Call (301) 934-8221. PUBLIC
WELCOME.
Shakespeare in the City: The Tempest
(Historic St. Marys City - 47414 Old State
House Road, St. Marys City)
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
State House Lawn (park at The Shop at
Farthings Ordinary), 47414 Old State
House Road, St. Marys City, MD 20686.
Get swept up in love, treachery, comedy,
and magic. The Tempest is presented in
partnership with the Newtowne Players. Ticket prices vary, according to age.
Military discount available. Reservations
recommended.

7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
recommended.
Screen on the Green Zootopia
(Mechanicsville
Volunteer
Rescue
Squad 28120 Old Flora Corner Rd,
Mechanicsville)
7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Bring your chairs and blankets. This is
a free event, donations will be gladly accepted. Concessions will be for sale on site.
Doors open at 7:30 movie will start about
8:30.
Friday, August 19
Sunday, August 21
Wine & Design Special Event: Eagle

Barn Star Painting!
(Wine & Design, 41610 Fenwick St,
Leonardtown)
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Special event! Have fun painting your own
Eagle Barn Star while supporting a great
cause! For more information, please see the
link below! Limited spots available!
St. George 2016 Annual Crab Cake

Dinner
(19197 St. George Church Rd., Valley Lee)
Noon to 5 p.m.
Family style country dinner will have options including crab cakes, fried chicken,
baked ham, and all the trimmins! There
will be baked goods, raffles, and a white
elephant table! Adults pay $26 and children
ages 6-12 years pay $10. Free for children
under 6. $26 for all carry-outs. This is a
fundraising event for St. George Catholic
Church, part of the Archdiocese of Washington, a 503(c)(3) organization.

7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
recommended.
Saturday, August 20
HUGE YARD SALE LPVRS
(21685 FDR Blvd. Lexington Park)
6 to 11 a.m.
The Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue
Squad is having a HUGH Yard Sale starting at 6 AM at our location off of FDR
Blvd. in Lexington Park.
7th Dist Vol RS Aux Boat Scavenger
Hunt Fundraiser Event
(Quades Store Bushwood Wharf,
Bushwood)
3 to 6 p.m.
Join us at Quades Store , Bushwood.
Wharf for a fun filled day to benefit the
Seventh District Voluneteer Rescue Squad
Auxiliary. A non-refundable Boat Registration Fee of $30.00 is due by 8/14. $40.00
by 8/15 to 8/19 or $50 day of event. Checkin starts at 2:00 MUST be checked in by
2:30. A Scavenger List will be to distributed then an Air Horn Blast will start the
event at 3:00. You will have three hours to
find, photograph, or retrieve items on the
list. You vessel must be checked back in by
3 PM in order to be eligible prizes. Contact
information Terra 240-925-6950. Quades
Store Bushwoood Wharf, MD.
CRAB CAKE DINNER St. George

Catholic Church
(19197 St. George Church Rd, Valley Lee)
Noon to 5 p.m.
St. George Catholic Church Annual Crab
Cake Dinner. Family Style Country Dinner. Crab Cakes, Fried Chicken, Baked
Ham and all the trimmings. $26 Adults,
$10 Children 6-12 yrs and free for children
under 6. $26 all carry-out. Baked Goods,
White Elephant Table and Raffle. Address
is 19197 St. George Church Rd, Valley Lee,
MD 20692. For questions please call 301994-0607 or see our flyer for this event at
stgeorge.md@adwparish.org.
Annual Candy Carnival
(Living Hope Church, 46694 Midway Dr.,
Lexington Park)
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Living Hope Church will be holding our
Annual Candy Carnival following our
noon service! There will be games, food
and fun for the whole family! Come on out
and enjoy!
Community
So. Md. Community Gospel Choir
(St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish, 22800 Washington St, Leonardtown)
3 p.m.
The first concert of the Kalnasy Concert
Series for the 2016-17 season will be presented by the Southern Maryland Community Gospel Choir. The concert will
be held at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish in
Leonardtown on Sunday, August 21, at
3:00 PM. Admission is free and donations
are always accepted. The theme of this
concert is UNITY! The Director of the
SMCGC is Mrs. Sherri Fenwick, a professional musician, and a recent retiree from
the St. Marys County Public Schools,
where she taught music for 36 years. The
Gospel Choir consists of people from many
different backgrounds and religions; their
mission is to create harmony through diversity and use music to bless and encourage people. For more information contact
gharvey(at)staloysiuschurch.org.
Monday, August 22
3rd Annual Craft Fair & Holiday
Boutique
(21707 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Association
(LAFRA) Unit 93 is planning their 3rd annual Craft Fair and Holiday Boutique to be
held on Saturday, November 05, 2016 9am
to 3pm at the Branch, 21707 Three Notch
Road, Lexington Park Maryland. Previous
participating vendors may register beginning June 20. Registration and payment
must be received by June 30th to reserve
a spot. July 01, 2016 registration will be
opened to the public. Registration deadline
is September 30th, 2016. Registration and
a check may be mailed to LAFRA Unit
93, P.O Box 93, Patuxent River, MD 20670
or may be dropped off at Travel Leaders,
22325 Greenview Parkway, Ste. 1-C Monday Friday 9am to 530pm, ask for Lori.
EMAIL TO GET REGISTRASTION
FORM: fralafra93@md.metrocast.net OR
YOU MAY drop by Branch 93 between
1pm and 8pm daily and weekends. Questions, call Unit President at 301-481-9655.
Wednesday, August 24
Point Lookout State Park Sprouts
Drop-In Program
(11175 Point Lookout Road, Scotland)
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Point Lookout State Park is now offering a
weekly Sprouts drop-in program for preschool age children and their families. Visit
the Marshland Nature Center within the
park for themed story time, outdoor activities, games and crafts lead by a park naturalist. There is no charge for this program,
the only cost is the $3 park daily use entrance fee. Come and play at the nature center as long as you like, plus enjoy the rest of
the park! Program activities will be offered
throughout the three hour event window;
drop in any time! Theme for Wednesday,
August 24: Litter Critters (Looking under
leaf litter and logs for little arthropods.) For
More Information, contact the park nature
center: (301) 872-5085.
In Our Community
The County Times
Calendar
Wednesday Night Prayer

(Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, Sotterly Rd. Hollywood)
7 p.m.
This is an ecumenical event open to the
public and free. This is not a service but a
time of prayer come anytime between 7pm
and 7:30pm. Prayer warriors will be available to pray with you or pray by yourself at
our alter or in our prayer room. You may
send a personal Facebook request for prayer
at our Facebook page Hollywood Church
of the Nazarene and we will include you in
our prayer time. For more information contact Terri at 301-884-8082.
5TH ANNUAL COW PIE BINGO

A Free Community Event
Sponsored by the
Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary
When:
Sheriffs Office Fall Citizens Academy

(St. Marys County Sheriffs Office 23150
Leonard Hall Dr, Leonardtown)
6 to 9 p.m.
Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron announces
open enrollment for the 2016 Fall Citizens Academy. The academy is designed
to give an inside look into our day-to-day
operations. Sessions are held on Thursday
nights from 6:00 9:00 p.m. for an eight
week period. The 2016 Fall Session of Citizens Academy will begin on August 25th,
2016 and end on October 13th, 2016. Persons interested must be over the age of 18
and submit an application. To register for
the academy, contact Ms. Kelly Castle at
(301) 475 4200 ext. *1910, Kelly.Castle@
stmarysmd.com or apply online at www.
firstsheriff.com. Citizens Academy classes
fill up quickly, so reserve your seat today!
Upcoming on Saturday, August 27

Womens Ministry Presents Women
Becoming Dynamic Disciples
(46370 Pegg Land, Lexington Park)
Presented by First Missionary Baptist
Church. Registration fee is $25. Registration and Continental Breakfast from 8 a.m.
to 8:45 a.m. and the conference is from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call
301-865-8388.
September 17, 2016 Rain or Shine

Noon 4:00 p.m.
Cows released at 2:00 p.m.
Where:
Flat Iron Farm

45840 Highway to Heaven Lane
Thursday, August 25
KofC Golf Tournament
(Breton Bay Golf and Country Club
21935 Society Hill Rd, Leonardtown)
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Golf Tournament and Pig BBQ is sponsored
by: Knights of Columbus Council 10957, St
Francis Xavier Parish. (Rain date Sept 6,
2016). Held at Breton Bay Golf and Country Club and the format is four-person team
best ball scramble. Open to Men, Ladies
and Junior players. Cost: $80 per person /
$320 per foursome. Event includes: Green
Fee and Cart, Luncheon & Beverages,
Golf Range Balls and Tournament Prizes.
Menu: BBQ pig and all the trimmings By
Kevins Corner Kafe. Portion of Proceeds
go to: K9s for worriers, Council Programs
and Charity Activities. POC: Tom Koviak
(Chairman) 240-434-1464.
23
Great Mills, MD 20634
Three Winners
1st - $3,000
2nd - $2,000
3rd - $1,000
Classic Car Show

Petting Zoo
Food will be available
Games
CLUES ACROSS
1. __ blache:
Freedom
6. Plan
12. A jolT
15.Doonesbury
character
16. Inspiring with love
17. Blood type
19. Anno Domini
20. Janet Reno held
this post
21. Arab Republic of
Egypt
22. Midway between
south and east
23. Sodium
24. Twitches
26. Not loud
28. Hindmost
30. Be quiet!
31. This gives you
money
32. Check
34. Short-term
memory
35. Askew
37. Platforms
39. Towards the
mouth
40. Copied
41. Emerges
43. Menial laborer
44. Chinese sword
45. Energy unit
47. Unhappy
48. The Golden State
(abbr.)
50. External
52. Strayed
54. Liquid body
substances
56. Plutonium
57. Truckers use this
59. Largest English
dictionary (abbr.)
60. Beloved British
princess Lady __
61. The Bay State
(abbr.)
62. Thallium
63. Rebuilt
66. Element
67. The law of
retaliation
The County Times
70. Cuts
71. Mexican
monetary units
CLUES DOWN
1. Mothlike insect
2. Equally
3. Flightless birds
4. Grilling tool
5. When you plan to
arrive
6. Thoroughfare
7. Philosophical life
force
8. Birds
9. Anxious
10. Mans title
11. Issued
13. Prayer leader
14. Edible red algae
15. Hitters need this
18. Froths on
fermenting liquors
25. A two-wheeled
horse-drawn
vehicle
26. Amount (abbr.)
27. Small amount

29. Fundamental
quality
31. Cubage unit
33. Bleated
36. No longer is
38. Initial public
offering
39. Hard to interpret
41. Highly skilled
42. The woman
43. A bachelor has
one
46. Trial prints
47. Passover feast
49. Military forces
51. Plant part
53. Remake
54. Flanks
55. Swiss river
58. Ottoman governors
60. Vale
64. Encountered
65. One track circuit
68. Opposite of yes
69. Hello (slang)
N A U M U T
Last Weeks Puzzle Solutions
Word Scramble: Cavity
24
Kiddie ner
Cor
n
O
g
Goin
In Entertainment
Thursday, August 18
Night Cap
The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200
Dowell Rd., Dowell)
6:30 p.m.
Sunset Concert Festival
ODonnell Lake (10400 ODonnell
Lake Park, Waldorf)
7 p.m.
Calvert Toastmasters Meeting
CourtHouse Square Room 205 Main
Street Prince Frederick
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Friday, August 19
Alli & I
Dowell Rd., Dowell)
8:30 p.m.
R&R Train
Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371
Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk)
Saturday, August 20
Sotterley Farmers Market

Historic Sotterley (44300 Sotterley
Ln, Hollywood)
8 a.m.
Screen on the Green - Zootopia
Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue
Squad (28120 Old Flora Corner Rd,
Mechanicsville)
7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 21
CRAB CAKE DINNER - St.

George Catholic Church
St. George Catholic Church Community Center (19197 St. George Church
Road, Valley Lee)
Noon to 5 p.m.
Annual Candy Carnival
Living Hope Church (46694 Midway
Dr, Lexington Park)
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Monday, August 22
Team Trivia
Dowell Rd., Dowell)
7 p.m.
Entertainment
The County Times
$5 Zumba Gold, FREE for

1stResponders
Dunkirk Fire House (3170 W Ward
Rd, Dunkirk)
7 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, August 23
Cedar Point Ladies Golf

Cedar Point Golf Course (23248 Cedar Point Rd, Patuxent River)
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ben Connelly
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275
Lore Rd., Solomons)
6 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, August 24
Open Mic Night

Dowell Rd., Dowell)
7:30 p.m.
Line Dance Lessons
Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Rd,
Hughesville)
7 p.m.
Wild Card Trivia
Lore Rd., Solomons)
7 to 9 p.m.
Point Lookout State Park Sprouts
Drop-In Program
Point Lookout State Park Nature Center (11175 Point Lookout Rd, Scotland)
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Tip of the Week

In order to guarantee that your cotton quilt fabric will not shrink or
run its color, prewash the fabric before making your garment or quilt.
Tip from the Craft Guild Shop
Library
Calendar
Storytimes Start
September 1
Veterans Book Group
Storytime is back starting on

September 1! Checkwww.stmalib.
orgfor times at each branch.
To Your Credit: St. Marys

Financial Course
Lexington Park Library will host

To Your Credit, a St. Marys Financial
Course on Saturday, August 20 from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Participants will
understand how to read a credit report
and how to build and repair their credit
history. In partnership with PNC Bank
and the St. Marys County Housing
Authority. Registration required on
www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
Teen Tech Space
Lexington Park Library will hold a

Teen Tech Space on Tuesday, August
30 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Open Computer lab use for teens and tweens ages
11 to 18. Play Minecraft, Wii, games,
computers and make crafts. Hang out,
bring your friends! No Registration.
Thursday, August 25
Sunset Concert Festival

ODonnell Lake (10400 ODonnell
Lake Park, Waldorf)
7 p.m.
Steve Nelson
Lore Rd., Solomons)
6 to 10 p.m.
Zumba Gold-Toning at Mt Hope
Mt. Hope Community Center (104
Pushaw Station Rd, Sunderland)
7 to 8 p.m.
25
Lexington Park Library will hold

a Veterans Book Group on Friday,
September 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. A reading and discussion series
for veterans led by Vietnam veteran,
author, and College of Southern Maryland professor, Wayne Karlin. Service
members of all eras, and their spouses,
are welcome. This group will meet the
first Friday of the month. Participants
should plan to attend all five sessions.
Free. Lunch and materials provided.
Registration required. To register
contact Cecelia Thomas at 301-8638188, press 3 orcthomas@stmalib.
org. This session of the Veterans Book
Group program is being sponsored by
Sabre Systems, Inc. This program has
received major support from the National Endowment for the Humanities
Standing Together initiative, created to
promote understanding of the military
experience and to support returning
veterans.
Your Own Home: St.

Marys Financial Course
Lexington Park Library will host

Your Own Home, a St. Marys Financial Course on Saturday, September 3
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Participants will
understand the home buying process
and the difference between renting
versus owning and financially protecting their home. This program is in
partnership with the St. Marys County
Housing Authority and PNC Bank.
Registration required on www.stmalib.
org or call 301-884-2211.
Over 250,000 Southern Marylanders cant be wrong!
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.
Your Online Community for Charles, Calvert, and St. Marys Counties
Stay abreast of local happenings
Check our highly popular classifieds
Speak your mind in the forums
Enter our contests and
win terrific prizes
Stop by and see what

Southern Maryland Online has to offer!
www.somd.com
26
Senior Calendar
Yoatung
The County Times
Heart
L.I.F.E. Booklets Now Available
Booklets for the Fall Semester of the LIFEprogram are now available! Registration begins on Monday, Aug. 29. Be sure to get your booklet and plan
to register early as tours fill quickly. This semesters
line-up is more exciting and interesting than ever,
with tours to such places as the Pax River Test Pilot
school, Washington, D.C. to tour the Supreme Court,
the Air & Space Museum and the Museum of Natural History, Baltimore, the Southern MD Criminal
Justice training facility, St. Marys City to include
the Calvert familys lead coffins, and more!
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. This
series will be taught by Arthritis Foundation-trained
lay leaders from Medstar St. Marys Hospital Health
Connections and will be held at the Loffler Senior
Activity Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-10 a.m., Sept. 12-Oct. 21. A commitment
to regular class attendance and follow up at home is
required. Class is free, class size is limited. Call 301475-6019 to sign up.
AARP Smart Driving Course
The Northern Senior Activity Center will host the

AARP Smart Driving Course on Tuesday, Aug. 22
from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. with a lunch break at 11:30 a.m.
This course includes proven safety strategies that
older drivers can use to compensate for changes as
they age and allow them to drive more safely and
confidently for as long as possible. The fee is $15
for AARP members and $20 for non-members with
cash or check made payable to AARP. Payment is
required to sign up for the class. Lunch is by donation
from seniors 60 and older; $6 for others. Call 301475-4002, ext. *3101 to reserve a lunch.
St. Marys Department of Aging
Programs and Activities
Painting Classes by Yellow Door Art

Studios
The Garvey Senior Activity Center has partnered

with Yellow Door Art Studios to offer high quality,
low cost art instruction. On Monday, Sept. 12 from
1:30-3:30 p.m., participants will use acrylics to paint
a lighthouse on canvas. On Monday, Sept. 19 the
class will paint birds using watercolor. Sign up for
one or both classes; the cost for each class is $10;
payable to Yellow Door Art Studios. Classes are held
at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Payment must
be made at the Garvey Senior Activity Center at the
time of registration. Space is limited so register early.
To learn more call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Luncheon & Solo Pianist
The Garvey Senior Activity Center will host a

luncheon on Monday, Sept. 19 at noon. Enjoy a meal
of roasted turkey breast, bread stuffing, cranberry
sauce, gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, and peach
crisp. Following the meal, enjoy music by solo pianist, Meleah Shrout, a classically trained pianist who
composes and performs regularly. Cost for lunch is
$6 for those under the age of 60 or a donation for
those ages 60 and above. To sign up for this event,
call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Bowling League Kick-Off Meeting
If you are planning to bowl in the 2016-17 season of

the senior mixed league sponsored by the St. Marys
County Dept. of Aging & Human Services, please
come to the Kick-off Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1 at
12:30 p.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. We
will use this time to determine the costs and to make
necessary adjustments and corrections to team rules,
roster, schedule, team list, team and sub contact info,
etc. If you have any questions give Shellie Graziano
a call at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655.
Bowling season starts Sept. 8
The 2016-17 senior mixed bowling league, sponsored by the St. Marys County Department of Aging
& Human Services is starting soon. If you bowled
last season, you will be contacted soon to confirm
your continuation. The league meets at Esperanza
Lanes at 12:45 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. You must be 50+ years of age.
The cost is approximately $14-$15 (to be determined)
for 3 games and includes shoe rental and use of a ball.
Each team consists of 3 players. If you need a sub,
you are responsible for obtaining one from the list of
registered subs and paying the cost of bowling that
week; the sub bowls for free. If you are interested in
joining this group of fun-loving, easy-going bowlers
as either a league member or a sub, call Shellie Graziano at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655.
Characters Wanted for Masquerade

Party atNorthern
The Northern Senior Activity Center is looking for

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

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

By David Spigler
Contributing Writer
JOHN RAYMOND LANKFORD, SR
BELOVED LIFELONG VOLUNTEER SOLOMONS VFD, FATHER,

GREAT GRAND FATHER, GRAND FATHER & HUSBAND
You know the old adage things come
in 3s? I once more became aware of this
saying with the recent passing of another
wonderful citizen and great friend in the
past four weeks. I just completed stories
about good friends Zema Chief Zee
Williams and Deacon Jack Etzel when I
received word my longtime friend Ray
Lankford had passed on August 3rd at 90
years of age. Ray was a kind, soft spoken,
lovable gentleman whose contributions
were numerous. He was the oldest living
person born in Solomons, the oldest parishioner at Our Lady Star of the Sea, the 1st
Altar Boy of the Parish, the longest serving
volunteer for the Solomons Volunteer Fire
Department where he held every position
including President over a 60+ year span
and so much more! He and Betty were
married for 72 years and raised 10 children of their own plus three children they
brought into their home and raised as well.
The newest Calvert County Commissioner,
Mike Hart is one of these three who they
raised and loved as one of their own!
Ray s funeral Mass and burial was one
of the largest held here in Southern Maryland. The event was replete with fire trucks
with raised crossed ladders hanging an
American Flag for everyone entering Solomons to pass beneath, a church service attended by many uniformed first responders from all over the Tri County area, a
trip on an old firetruck through the streets
of Solomons with flashing red lights blazing carrying Rays casket as he wished, a
graveside service accompanied by bagpipers playing Going Home and a final
Last Call broadcast from the Emergency
Control Center that was played for all to
hear. The moment was indescribable
It was never my intent to write an obituary piece as I have said many times, I
think its important to tell the story of our
great Southern Maryland people and their
wonderful deeds while they are still with
us. With that in mind, I want to reprint
the story I prepared about Ray in 2014 for
Calvert Live. Ray was my first personality when I commenced this series over
85 subjects ago. This is my original story
about this good man:
Mr. Ray Lankford has been a lifelong
resident of Solomons and has seen and
participated in a vast amount of change to
our local community and Calvert County.
Born 88 years ago, he was one of seven
children and has witnessed the growth
and development of our area from a rural,
lightly populated community of mostly
watermen and farmers to our current status
as a bedroom community for the nearby
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant and the Naval
Air Station Patuxent River. He has had a
ringside seat as he has watched his resort
become a highly regarded, busy tourist
attraction.
As a young boy, Ray attended the Our
Lady Star of the Sea Parochial School and
has been deeply involved in its growth and
development over the past 75 years. He has
served his parish in almost every capacity,
starting as an altar boy as a teenager. One
of his fondest memories was of the time
when serving as an altar boy, he would accompany his Pastor, Father Maurice Alex-
27
A Journey Through
Time
by Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
The Times Chronicle
George S. King and Family, Pt. II
ander, up Route 4, then a two lane road to

Prince Frederick, to help celebrate Mass.
As a young man, Ray started his own
family business, R & B Plumbing Company and is responsible for serving as the
foreman in the initial development of the
Chesapeake Ranch Club, now known as
the Chesapeake Ranch Estates. About
the same time, Ray joined the small Solomons Volunteer Fire Department and rose
through the rank to become President of
this organization. In this volunteer role,
he was privileged to deliver 5 children over
the years! [Note we learned from his son
Freds eulogy of his dad concerrning Rays
first call as a member of the department
was to his parents home where he actually
delivered his own baby sister! Imagine
that!]. For his many outstanding contributions, Ray was a recent recipient of the
initial Father Maurice Alexander Award
for making his community a better place.
Ray and his wife Betty have 10 children,
28 grandchildren and more than 20 great
grand-children. Given enough time, he
can repeat all their names!
It is my privilege to recognize my good
friend Ray as my first personality in this
column. He is an extraordinary citizen,
family man, and wonderful gentleman who
has given tremendously of his time and energies to helping others. Simply put, he
is a kind and friendly individual who has
done so much to make our County beautiful. I can think of no other individual who
deserves our thanks and recognition more
than Mr. Ray Lankford.
Rest In Peace my good 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 in 2011. Dave was a
member of the HOGETTES, the Washington Redskins Biggest Fans for 22 years.
If you know of an unsung hero of Southern
Maryland, please contact Dave at spiggy@
erols.com.
George F.
King,
son
of George
S. King and
Josephine
Campbell,
was
born
on June 15,
1859 in Lee
County, Illinois.
He
died December 27, 1893
in Labette
Cou nt y,
Kansas. He
Virginia (King) Frye,
married JenFind A Grave
nie Griffith
and they had a little girl named Maria born
August 25, 1887 who died December 21,
1889.
George F. Kingwas much more brilliant than his father, but lacked the latters
fine moral sensibilities and recognition of
the requirements of a successful practitioner. He was admitted to the bar a few years
after the family came to this county. He contracted the habit of drink and this, together
with the use of morphine, soon ended a career that his friends had fondly hoped and
expected would be useful and brilliant.
(History of Labette County, Kansas and its
Representative Citizens,1901).
George and Josephines only daughter,
Virginia Campbell King (called Jennie)
was born June 30, 1861 in Lee County, Illinois. On August 3, 1883 she married William Wood Frye (born in Missouri).
Will Frye and his brother Frank were
the founders of the Parsons Palladium
newspaper, the first issue of which appeared on February 24, 1883. From February to October, 1886, his father-in-law,
George S. King, had charge of the editorial
department; followed by Will taking over
the editorial work for some time. ..Sometime after 1890 Will, Jennie and their three
eldest children moved to Washington D.C.
and added three more children to their family. In the nations capital he worked for the
U.S. Government, initially as a clerk and
then as a printer.
According to one of her great-granddaughters, Jennie was a magazine writer
of wide reputationshe also penned stories
and poems for children as well as adults. In
June 1897, Virginia gathered with 17 other
women for the purpose of organizing a literary club; drawn together by solidarity of
interest and for the mutual strength that
comes of unity. Marion Longfellow (niece
of the poet) and Margaret Burke Sullivan
conceived the plan, carefully selecting the
women from the cream of writers and illustrators in Washington. As a charter
member of The League of American Pen
Women, Virginia King Frye was its first
Treasurer and the eighth President from
1906 -1907The League has been home
to over 55,000 women writers, artists and
musicians, with 135 branches throughout
the U.S
Often described as more than ordinarily
handsome, Virginia boasted descent from
Lord Baltimore. The very embodiment of
energy and culture, Mrs. Frye was often
mentioned in the society page of the Washington Herald in the early 1900sShe was
well qualified to edit a syndicated feature
called The Childrens Page and authored
What Women Find to Do, The Turn of
the Road and St. Patricks First Church
of the Federal City, along with a host of
otherstories.
Jennie died February 15, 1939 at the
home of one of her daughters in Herndon,
Virginia. She and her husband are buried in
the Chestnut Grove Cemetery inHerndon.
County Times
Did You Know

That For
For more info call
only $30
a Year
301-373-4125
you can have the

St. Marys County Times
delivered right to your home?
www.CountyTimes.net 43251 Rescue Lane Hollywood, Md
28
The County Times
Wanderings
f an
o Aimless Mind
by Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
Clements Cuties NolanStrong

Every year I look forward to two events
almost more than any others: Watching
The Clements Cuties play softball down at
Back Road Inn, and attending the Hits for
Heroes Check presentation ceremony to a
local wounded veteran: this year Cpl. David Bixler who lost both legs after stepping
on an IED in order to save another soldiers
life. The presentation ceremony will be on
Sept. 10th this year at Back Road Inn. These
big-hearted soft-ball players, always put on
a great show to benefit a great cause each
year. Everyones families help out in any
way they can. The Cuties originated in the
1970s as a group of male softball players
who would dress as ladies and play softball
games for charity. They were reprised 4
years ago by a second generation of young
men who are descendants and friends of the
original group. Next Saturday is the funfilled and tear-filled day, I have included all
the information Elise Ryce sent me in the
following paragraphs:
On Saturday, August 20that 4 p.m. grab
your seat at the ball field at Cryers Back
Road Inn in Compton, MD to watch a
great show. The Clements Cuties are back

and this year we are NolanStrong (find
NolanStrong on Facebook). The Clements
Cuties Foundation, are a group of local
male softball players who dress as women
and play for charity.They have decided
this year to make a little boys wish come
true.His name is Nolan Scully and his
wish is to see Mickey Mouse.Well, obviously, Mickey Mouse lives in Florida in a
magical place called Disney World. The
Clements Cuties have decided to fund this
all-expense paid trip for this little boy and
his entire family because he is special.
Nolan Scully is a three year old little boy
with a rare soft tissue cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma. He has been suffering with
this health issue since November 2015. He
has fought bravely and with little complaint. His parents are Ruth and Jonathon
Scully from Leonardtown, MD.His father
is a career fireman on the Patuxent River
Naval Air Station and a volunteer firefighter at the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department.Nolan has an older sister named
Leila and a baby brother named Brayden.
With help from every volunteer fire department in St. Marys County, and special
appearances from Mickey and Minnie, we
will host a mini parade in honor of Nolan
and his family and to escort the Clements
Cuties arrival prior to a seven inning ball
game versus the St. Marys County Womens Over 30 AllStars. The trucks will host
Nolan and special friends followed by the
arrival of the Cuties at 4 pm at Back Road
Inn in Compton, MD.The parade will come
down Bayside Rd and pass the ball field.
The event promises good fun, food, drinks
and plenty of laughter.So, grab the kids
and come on down to support this worthy
cause for a brave little boy and his family. It
would mean a lot to Nolan.And if you have
a prayer to spare, say one for him. Elise and
Ricky Ryce, Clements Cuties Foundation.
I hope you can come out and help support this wonderful event. And after all the
softball fun, the band Six Gun South will
be performing on The Back Road Inn pavilion stage. I know that the team, and Nolans family are looking forward to him being there to watch the parade in his honor.
And, you will also enjoy knowing you have

helped send a little boy on his lifes wish to
go to Disney World.
To each new days adventure, Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to:
shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or on
facebook: Wanderings of an aimless mind
Guy Distributing Co.

Leonardtown,
Maryland
2014
2013

Enjoy a fun filled evening with these Cuties and perhaps a few new ones
All Inclusive Family Vaca8on

Proceeds to pay for a n
Disney World Resort, Florida
NOLANS WISH is to see Mickey Mouse
SIX GUN SOUTH
performing on the BRI- Pavilion Stage following the game
Cu8es Sponsors and Dona8ons can be made Tax Free through

CLEMENTS CUTIES FOUNDATION

PO BOX 1444
Leonardtown , Maryland 20650

FEDERAL TAX ID # - EIN 81- 2851051

2015
For More InformaDon Contact Ricky Ryce

240-367-7442
Right before Thanksgiving 2015, Nolan Scully

@ age 3, was diagnosed with
Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare soC Dssue
cancer. He's just beginning his ght!!
2014
Follow him on Facebook @ NOLAN STRONG
Playing Dead by Elizabeth Greenwood

c.2016, Simon & Schuster
$26.00 / $35.00 Canada
247 pages
Your wallet is
genuine, original
faux-leather from
faux-Venezuela.
It matches the
pleather jacket you
love so much and
your favorite fakesilk shirt, which you
like to wear when
you drive the car
you bought and can
barely afford, but
that looks great for
appearances. Life is
sometimes all about pretending but, in Playing Dead by Elizabeth Greenwood, faking
your demise isnt quite as easy.
Loaded down with student loans in the sixfigures, former teacher Elizabeth Greenwood
was desperate: that kind of debt terrified her,
and she began to toy with an idea that many
consider. Rather than let the owed-money
scare her half to death, maybe she could just
fake her death instead.
But faking a death is so drastic, on expert
told her, and it leads to more problems. Instead, just disappear, which is a very different act Faking is fraud; disappearing
is easier, often legal, and you can still keep
in contact with loved ones (though it wont
erase the debt). Disappearing doesnt even
have to be expensive, the expert said; in fact,
the poorer you are, the better. Money, he
believes, is one of the main reasons people
disappear; the other is violence. Love is an
outlier.
Faking your death almost never works,
said another expert. That mans job is to track
The County Times
down fraudsters, and hes only been stumped

once which is to say that death-fakers are
almost always caught. Some turn themselves
in after being dead a short time; others are
nabbed because they trusted someone who
couldnt keep a secret. Many dead people
are found because they do something dumb
to blow their cover.
Men attempt pseudocide more than do
women.
The bottom line, Greenwood discovered,
is that being dead before you actually take
your last breath is hard work. Youd have to
leave everything behind: family, pets, hobbies, and career; change your appearance and
disconnect completely. You can never be
you again, in any form. That takes serious
planning and serious commitment not to
mention the heartbreaking effects it has on
those youve left behind
All fun aside and a lot of whats inside
Playing Dead is fun how many times
have you thought of chucking it all, grabbing
a plane, and lying on an anonymous beach for
the rest of your life? It sounds perfect, doesnt
it? and who knew an entire industry existed
to help you do it?
But before you pack, heed the info that
author Elizabeth Greenwood found. Her research goes from someone who helps people
vamoose, to someone who helps find them.
Elvis, Michael Jackson, and Andy Kaufman
make appearances here, while Greenwood
goes to prison, to Filipino morgues, and the
surface of WITSEC. Through it all, she lends
humor and eager lightheartedness to her
findings, but with a niggling vein of semiseriousness and the question: could you?
See if that thought doesnt tickle your brain
while youre reading this book; the answer
might surprise you. In the meantime, dream,
and know that Playing Dead isnt one of
those books youll just pretend to like.
29
Spread the word...

Advertise in our
ch Directory Church
Directory
Runs every week!
County Times
For prices and more information contact
Advertising Representative Jennifer Stotler

301.247.7611 u 301.373.4125 u jen@countytimes.net
CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY

METHODIST CHURCH
Hollywood United Methodist Church
24422 Mervell Dean Rd Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-2500
Katie Paul, Pastor

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
www.stceciliaparish.com
St. GeorGe roman CatholiC ChurCh

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
BAPTIST CHURCH
NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH
CATHOLIC
Victory Baptist Church

29855 Eldorado Farm rd
CharlottE hall, md 20659
Member of the Grace Fellowship Brethren Churches
Teaching The Bible Without Compromise
301-884-8503
Order Of gOOd news services

sun schOOl, all ages...............10:00
sun mOrning wOrship.............11:00
sun evening wOrship.................7:00
wed evening prayer mtg.........7:00
ProClaiming thE ChangElEss

word in a Changing world.
Jesus saves
victOrybaptistchurchmd.Org
HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

A member of the Southern Baptist Convention
8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637
240-254-2765 or 301-274-3627
Senior Pastor Dr. J. Derek Yelton
Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins
Sunday School (all ages)

Sunday Morning Worship
Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study
Wednesday Discipleship Classes
(Adults, youth & Children)
Grace Chapel Ministry
9:15 am
10:30 am
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
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
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
30
The County Times
CLASSIFIEDAd s
Fall Garden Plants For Sale
Cabbage | Cauliflower | Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts | Collards | Kale | Lettuce
Herbs | Squash | Cucumbers
at Pine Garden Farm
in Oakville
Wholesale & Retail
Take Friendship School Rd. off Rt. 235 (watch for signs)
FOR SALE
$45,000
2001 MONACODIPLOMAT
Oman Diesel 7.5 OVA Generator
814 Hours 43,306 Miles
Recently had $9,500 of work in

maintenance of slide-outs, HVAC Units,
rechaulking of topside areas, engine and
generator maintenance, new batteries,
new bed mattress, refrigerator repair,
gray and black water tanks flushed, etc.
Currently weatherized.
Propane Stove | Microwave/Convention Oven
Refrigerator and Storage Areas | Shower and Toilet
Bedroom with Slide-Out Closet
Tom and Debbie Tudor

301-904-1592
Placing An Ad
Email your ad to: jen@countytimes.net or

Call: 301-274-7611 or Fax: 301-373-4128. Liner Ads (No artwork
or special type) Charged by the line with the 4 line minimum.
Display Ads (Ads with artwork, logos, or special type) Charged
by the inch with the two inch minimum. All private party ads
must be paid before ad is run.
Publication Days
The County Times is published each Thursday.

Deadlinesare Monday at noon
Office hours are: Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Important Information
The St. Marys County Times will not be held responsible for any ads omitted
for any reason. The St. Marys County Times reserves the right to edit or reject
any classified ad not meeting the standards of
The St. Marys County Times. It is your responsiblity to check the ad on its first
publication and call us if a mistake is found. We will correct your ad only if
notified after the first day of the first publication ran.
The County Times
31
BusinessDIRECTORY
Phone 301-884-5900
1-800 524-2381
Phone 301-934-4680
Fax 301-884-0398
Cross & Wood
AssoCiAtes, inC.
Serving The Great Southern Maryland Counties since 1994
Employer/Employee
Primary Resource Consultants

Group & Individual
Health, Dental, Vision, AFLAC, Life, Long Term Care,
Short & Long Term Disability,
Employer & Employee Benefits Planning
12685 Amberleigh Lane

La Plata, MD 20646
28231 Three Notch Rd, #101

Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Presenting the professionals' favorite properties on the market.
Realtors
Featured
Homes of
the Week
Choice
Mike Batson Photography
Freelance Photographers
Events
Weddings
Family Portraits
301-938-3692
mikebatsonphotography@hotmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/mikebatsonphotography
301-884-5904
Fax 301-884-2884
County Times
Let us plan
your next vacation!
www.coletravel.biz
46924 Shangri-La Drive

Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-863-9497
To list a property in our next

Realtors Choice edition, call
301-373-4125
Find the Perfect
32
The County Times
Home
5 BR/3.5 bath home is Close to PAX and shopping
This BRICK homes feature 4 BR and 2.5 baths,
This pristine home is move in ready and located on a cul de sac street. Enjoy the
large deck over looking your private back yard. Freshly painted, open floor plan,
huge eat in kitchen, finished basement, lawn irrigation, and 5 large bedrooms.
with a full basement ready for you to finish in your own style! You will love the
unique beautiful woodwork throughout this beauty. Full unfinished basement
with high ceilings. walkout entrance with paved patio.
$357,500
$374,900
3 BR/2 BA home located in Great Mills
Close to EVERYTHING, fenced yard, nice deck, well appointed

kitchen all at this low price!
$224,978
4 Br./3 Bath home In Leonardtown,
Walk to LES, Father Andrew White, College of S.MD, Hospital, Dunkin Doughnuts
and Chocolate shop, Auxilary FD. Super Location!
$274,900
137 acre wooded acres in Hollywood for sale

Sell the timber then build your homes!
$724,938!
Patrick Dugan
Sell Phone 240-577-1496
Office 301-863-2400 ext. 229
email me at
Patrick4Homes@gmail.com
4 BR/3BA with hot tub, 1+ acre lot in Hollywood
Freshly painted, carpeted, landscaped, ready for you to move in

and not have to do any work!
$274,893

2016-08-18 St. Mary&#39;s County Times

Enviado por

Dados do documento

Direitos autorais

Formatos disponíveis

Compartilhar este documento

Compartilhar ou incorporar documento

Opções de compartilhamento

Você considera este documento útil?

Este conteúdo é inapropriado?

Direitos autorais:

Formatos disponíveis

2016-08-18 St. Mary&#39;s County Times

Enviado por

Direitos autorais:

Formatos disponíveis

The County Times

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Thursday, August 18 , 2016

Nine From Calvert, St. Marys

Photo By Frank Marquart

The County Times

Thursday, August 18, 2016

-Todd Eberly, professor of political

Free InItIal ConsultatIon

The law offices of P.a. Hotchkiss & associates

Providing Excellent Service For Over 20 Years

SERVING CHARLES ST. MARYS PG CALVERT

(301) 932-7700 (301) 870-7111

Do You Feel Crabby When You Get Your

Youll Be Glad You Did.

Scan this Times Code

Gary Simpson, Matt Laidley, Katie Facchina

Burris Olde Towne Insurance

Leonardtown, MD Bus: (301) 475-3151 www.danburris.com

P.O. Box 250 Hollywood, Maryland 20636

For staff listing and emails, see page 16

The County Times

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Sprint 911 Call Service

IRS Says Phishing Scheme

Preparers Urged to Think Twice Before Clicking

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21,

free for children under 6

$26 all carry-outs

19197 St. George Church Rd.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Sign up online

Brought to you by SMCR

The County Times

Reaching Over 40,000 Readers in Southern Maryland

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Owners of South County

For years the St. James Deli has been a

Currently St. James Deli only has an offsite sales license.

4.7 IN. WIDE X 6.2 IN. HIGH

Thursday, August 18, 2016

The County Times

Owings Man Given 25 Years

Owings resident Darrell Lee Adams was

now 39-year-old was on

of him holding him down, the charging

he kept lunging into her. His father and

The County Times

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Defense Attorney Cites Treatment for Depression

For more information or to register:

St. Marys County Health Department

in the case at the Bushwood residence but

Alleged Embezzler Set For Trial

The County Times

Thursday, August 18, 2016

CORBETT CANYON WINE,

STELLA ROSA WINE,

3.5 LTR $56.49

TRULY SPIKED & SPARKLING,

6PK BTLS $8.99

6PK BTLS $7.79

6PK BTLS $7.79

The County Times

Thursday, August 18, 2016

2016-08-18 St. Mary's County Times

2016-08-18 St. Mary's County Times