2018-10-25 St. Mary's County Times by Southern Maryland Online

Thursday, October 25, 2018

The County Times

County Times St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

WWW.COUNTYTIMES.SOMD.COM

Art in Flight

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018

The County Times

ON THE COVER:

LOCAL “AEROCATURE” ARTIST HANK CARUSO HAS A UNIQUE TAKE ON THE U.S. NAVY’S BLUE ANGELS.

CONTENTS

“

Local News 6 On the Cover 18 Cops & Courts 17 Community 24 Education 30 Sports 28 Entertainment 29 Letters to the Editor 31 Contributing Writers 33 Obituaries 34 Community Calendar 36 Senior Calendar 37 Library Calendar 37 Business Directory 38

LOCAL

Thursday, October 25, 2018

“IT’S INCREDIBLE.”

”

FLORIDA NATIVE BRIAN CLARK, ON HIS WINNING THE U.S. NATIONAL OYSTER SHUCKING CHAMPIONSHIPS HELD AT THE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS.

In Local Page 11 Brian Clark won the U.S. National Oyster Shucking Championship Oct. 21.

In Community Page 24 Oysters were served up many ways at the county fairgrounds over the weekend.

In Education Page 30

Do You Feel Crabby When You Get Your Insurance Bill In The Mail?

Obama administration appointee Tameka Montgomery will speak at women’s business showcase

P.O. Box 250 • Hollywood, Maryland 20636 News, Advertising, Circulation, Classifieds: 301-373-4125 www.countytimes.net

For staff listing and emails, see page 39

BRYANS ROAD LEONARDTOWN

Give Us A Call

You’ll Be Glad You Did.

Free InItIal ConsultatIon

The law offices of P.a. Hotchkiss & associates Providing Excellent Service For Over 20 Years

Auto Accidents Workers’ comp

Burris’ Olde Towne Insurance AUTO • HOME • BUSINESS • LIFE LEONARDTOWN 301-475-3151

BRYANS ROAD 301-743-9000

WWW.DANBURRIS.COM AN INDEPENDENT AGENT REPRESENTING ERIE INSURANCE GROUP

Scan this “Times Code” with your smart phone Accepting: 99 Smallwood Dr. Waldorf, MD • 206 Washignton Ave. LaPlata, MD

SERVING CHARLES • ST. MARY’S • PG • CALVERT

• Divorce/Separation • Support/Custody • Domestic Violence • Criminal/Traffic • DWI/MVA Hearings Power of Attorney • Name Change • Adoption • Wills • Guardianship

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

Thursday, October 25, 2018

The County Times

Opinion

The County Times Endorsements 2018 General Election The Editorial Board of the County Times has spent numerous hours over the past few weeks meeting with candidates for local elected offices. Beyond our interviews with candidates, we have observed the candidates at numerous forums and events through the course of the campaigning process. One thing we have found, almost universally for all local candidates, their character and quality is exceptional. All candidates should be proud, and the citizens of St. Mary’s should be grateful to have such a fine group of men and women from which to choose.

Governor: Larry Hogan

Of all the endorsements we will offer, our strongest endorsement goes to Mr. Hogan. The past four years, while more centrist than many of his trusted supporters would have hoped for, has been the right course, at the right time for Maryland. Going forward, we do expect that the next four years will give Mr. Hogan the opportunity to assure the infrastructure of Maryland’s rural counties is prepared not only for the future, but for what will no doubt be a focus of state resources to the urban and suburban areas of our state by the Governor who will follow Mr. Hogan in four years. We expect Mr. Hogan and the state delegation to stop patch work solutions and bring comprehensive solutions to the transportation needs of St. Mary’s County. Mr. Hogan understands the importance of the Naval Air Station to our local economy as well as the state economy. He also understands that if he does not take care of business for St. Mary’s over the next four years, than who will? Ben Jealous is not good for Maryland and not good for St. Mary’s County.

Congress, 5th Congressional District: Steny Hoyer

While many people in St. Mary’s County are dismayed by the politics of the Democratic Party at the national level, we believe Mr. Hoyer has the courage to push back against his party going too far left. This is a great opportunity for Mr. Hoyer to lead a moderate solution for his party in Washington. Mr. Hoyer has worked hard to support federal installations in his district. Expect military funding priorities to adjust over the next few years as the President prepares to launch another branch of military, the U.S. Space Force. There is no doubt about the need for this bold strategy. Mr. Hoyer can be a force, if he chooses, to help assure the adequate funding levels remain to maintain the Navy’s mission at Patuxent River NAS and Webster Field.

State Senate District 29: Jack Bailey

Mr. Bailey is Governor Hogan’s handpicked candidate. Governor Hogan broke from long standing unwritten policies to strongly endorse and work for a candidate who opposed his party’s sitting senator. While we endorsed the primary candidacy of Mr. Bailey over Steve Waugh, we were surprised to see the Governor take the action he did. While it may serve Mr. Bailey well in the short term, Mr. Bailey will need to fight extremely hard over the next four years, not against the Democrats in the state senate, but against funding decisions of the executive branch that do not favor St. Mary’s County. As the Governor’s handpicked soldier to take out a sitting party senator, the expectations for Mr. Bailey to deliver over the next four years could not be higher. No way does he stand before us four years from now and claim he is just getting the wind in his sails. He is there because the Governor wanted him there, we delivered for them both, and now they both are expected to deliver for us. Expect Mr. Bailey to be more accessible and visible than former Senator Steve Waugh. Thomas Brewer is a moderate candidate with good ideas in the area of health care, environmental protection, and higher education funding mechanisms.

State Delegate District 29A: Matt Morgan

Again, with the likely reelection of Hogan, this is not the time to change the course. Mr. Morgan has a lot of heavy lifting to do over the next four years, and he is in the right place at the right time to get the job done. We are concerned that Mr. Morgan has shown a lack of understanding and respect for the roles of local government officials both at the county level and the town level. Hopefully the past four years has helped him understand that while the local jurisdictions derive their authority from the state, our residents believe that authority is best exercised by the eleven locally-elected officials debating the issues locally and voting locally, not by him sitting in Annapolis. For Mr. Morgan working with Hogan, we expect the challenges in his district to be addressed. The partial solutions should become full and complete solutions, the burden of traffic in Charlotte Hall and Leonardtown must be resolved. Robbie Loker is a moderate candidate with a long history of helping people come together, working for the common good of others. She did a fine job running a very nice campaign, and would do a good job if elected.

State Delegate District 29B: Deb Rey

More than any of the legislators from St. Mary’s, Ms. Rey, over the past four years pushed back against the often times left leaning policies of the Hogan administration. And both were leaning their respective directions for good reason, they were both doing their best to represent the citizens who elected them. Ms. Rey has been widely criticized for this, even within her own party, however we find it quite refreshing. Putting what you believe is best for your district ahead of what is best for your party. And more than any other legislator from St. Mary’s, Ms. Rey over the past four years has excelled in constituent service. She has the time to do the job right, she makes herself accessible, and she clearly will do what she can to help when you call. Ms. Rey brings diversity to the delegation by way of being female, a mother, and the only female veteran serving in the Maryland legislature. Yet, at the end of this next four years, like Bailey and Morgan, the team of Republican legislators will all be held accountable not for what they did, but for what they were unable to get done. Expect Rt. 5 from Great Mills Road to Callaway will no longer be an issue. A partial solution is simply not good enough. Expect quality of life, educational and vocational opportunities, addiction recovery, job access, and community revitalization to take a major twist for the better in Lexington Park. Brian Crosby is a bright, up and coming star for the Democratic Party. He has not resided in St. Mary’s County very long, but he has committed to maintaining a district office on Great Mills Road to assure he is providing the best constituent services possible. Unfortunately, his position on legalizing recreational marijuana is wrong for his district. The federal government facility is the largest employer of folks living in his district and as a community we should all stand in opposition to the use

of illegal federal drugs in this state. Mr. Crosby has earned a great deal of respect and has a bright future. He will be a fine representative for his generation.

State Delegate 29C: Jerry Clark

Mr. Clark is another handpicked soldier of Governor Hogan. Clark was appointed by Mr. Hogan to fill the seat vacated by former Delegate Tony O’Donnell. Clark may never have won this seat without Hogan, and without the expansion of the Thomas Johnson Bridge underway within the next four years, Mr. Clark may not win election again. Mr. Clark resides in Calvert County as this district is split between the southern end of Calvert and the center of St. Mary’s. It will be very important to the voters of St. Mary’s County that Mr. Clark is able to deliver for both counties. Traffic problems along Rt. 235 from the Navy base north require more attention than has been given over the past four years. Julia Nichols is a fine lady who has done a lot of good work for the St. Mary’s community. Her work supporting the forming of the Chesapeake Charter School is most notable. Her ideas seem better suited to work with a governor such as Ben Jealous, not Larry Hogan.

County Commissioner President: Randy Guy

Both gentlemen, Randy Guy and Howard Thompson are good candidates. Mr. Guy has grown tremendously in the job and certainly has done enough to be given the opportunity to serve a second term. If you like the way things are going today at the county commissioners table, than there appears to be no reason for change. Mr. Guy’s weakness is the lack of vision for the future. His priorities are to complete what has been started, which is good, however Mr. Guy is not one to bring new ideas to the table. UnfortuContinues on page 4

Opinion

Continues from page 3 nately for Mr. Thompson, he has been unable to offer any vision beyond that of the current county commissioners either. This leaves one to wonder why change. Mr. Thompson has spent a great deal of time serving on the Planning Commission and the Board of Appeals, so has Mr. Guy. Mr. Guy, with four years of experience and a hold the course approach seems to get the edge here. There is little discernable difference between the two.

County Commissioner District 1: Eric Colvin

This race comes down to two, not three candidates. Both Eric Colvin and Roy Alvey have demonstrated the desire, and passion to serve. Either of the two would serve the citizens of St. Mary’s County very well. Mr. Colvin would make a bright younger addition to the board, and we welcome such an addition. He has done a really good job familiarizing himself with the issues and maintains a good thought process. Our concern is that he might find the job more consuming than he realizes as he attempts to balance his career and family with the commissioner requirements. Mr. Alvey is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s and would serve the citizens well. He is a conservative thinker and

The County Times

will work hard to protect the past while making way for the future. The other candidate in this race, Timothy Ridgell refused to participate in forums or interviews, was unwilling to face the public and thus is not recommended for this huge responsibility.

County Commissioner District 2: Mike Hewitt

Mr. Hewitt has earned the opportunity to serve another four years. While we were disappointed Mr. Hewitt failed to demonstrate a working relationship with the town of Leonardtown during his first three years in office, Mr. Hewitt has more recently shown his understanding and commitment to our county seat. Mr. Hewitt has been a warrior for controlling taxes, but must find the ways to control spending into the future while providing the services needed in this ever growing community. Mr. Hewitt needs to work closely with others at the commissioner table to find that balance. Rose Frederick would be a welcome addition to the board, unfortunately it does not appear to be her time. Ms. Frederick would bring diversity and her desire to see school class room sizes reduced could be a good idea.

County Commissioner District 3: John O’Conner

Mr. O’Conner has grown in the job. There is no reason at this point to make

“

Thursday, October 25, 2018

a change, Mr. O’Conner has earned the opportunity to serve four more years. The burden for Mr. O’Conner over the next four years is very high. The northern area of St. Mary’s County is often the step child of local government services. With his experience, with a Republican state delegation, and with a majority Republicans at the county commissioner table, Mr. O’Conner must work closely with his fellow Republicans to bring solutions to problems facing the northern end of our county. Clarke Guy is a very good candidate. He has run an extraordinary campaign and would be a nice addition to the board. Mr. Guy has stated he wants to cut taxes but has failed to say how he would cut spending. His conservative thinking is in line with the voters of St. Mary’s County.

County Commissioner District 4: Todd Morgan

We do not offer our endorsement for Mr. Morgan because he has no opponent, we believe Mr. Morgan has been a great commissioner for St. Mary’s County. Mr. Morgan brings a unique view to the board, a view that is always worth taking into consideration. Mr. Morgan is his own man, and is never shy about speaking out on any issue. Mr. Morgan will serve his final term over the next four years, and he has

earned that right.

Sheriff: Timothy Cameron

Mr. Cameron has indicated this will most likely be his final term as Sheriff. Mr. Cameron has been a very good Sheriff and we are happy to offer our endorsement for his final term. Mr. Cameron has bought a no nonsense approach to the department. The professionalism and accountability within the agency has created a cultural change, putting the community and the citizens first. Mr. Cameron has committed over the years to continually improve his personal training and education and has made training, education and accreditation a hallmark of the agency. Ted Belleavoine offers a new vision, one that would be expected after so many years of a law enforcement agency being under the same leadership. Mr. Belleavoine a 28 year veteran of the Sheriff’s office, offers new ideas on how to better utilize manpower, how to focus more on the opioids epidemic, how to better recruit, how to better diversify. Mr. Belleavoine no doubt would bring a fresh approach to the agency. However, the agency as a whole is well respected, and while maybe not perfect, has been under excellent leadership for the past 12 years and should remain so for the next four.

My name is Faye Wheeler and I’m running for the Clerk of the Circuit Court. I have 25 Years experience working in the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office of St. Mary’s County. I currently hold the position of Supervisor for three divisions in the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office – Criminal, Juvenile and Jury. This position is not about politics it is about my 25 years experience and my passion for serving the citizens of St. Mary’s County with professionalism and integrity. I have a broad understanding of all functions of the office and have already supervised many of its employees.

”

My experience and dedication to this work are the reasons that the past two Clerks of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Joan Williams and Evelyn Arnold, endorse my candidacy. I worked for both of them and they recognize my dedication and professional approach to getting the job done correctly. I am also proud to say that our former U.S. Congressman and State Senator, Roy Dyson, supports my candidacy.

“

As a state and local official, if there was ever an office that you needed experience it would be the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Experience matters to your court system and that is why I’m endorsing Faye Wheeler for the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

“

Endorsement from Roy Dyson, former U.S. Congressman & State Senator

Endorsements from Evelyn W. Arnold, Joan W. Williams, & Roy Dyson

Thursday, October 25, 2018

The County Times

Local News

The County Times

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Rey, Crosby Face Off Near Election Finish Line

FOR ST. MARY’S COUNTY

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

COUNTY COMISSIONER

PRESIDENT

Candidates for the state delegate and senate races for District 29 debated audience questions Tuesday night at the College of Southern Maryland in Leonardtown but only one pair running against each other were there to debate: Del. Deb Rey and Democratic opponent Brian Crosby. GOP Senate candidate Jack Bailey was absent as were Robbie Loker and Julia Nichols. Bailey’s Democrat opponent Thomas Brewer was present as were Delegates Brian Crosby Matt Morgan and Jerry Clark. Political pundits have looked to the race between Rey and Crosby as perhaps the most hotly contested in District 29. Four years ago Rey narrowly defeated Democrat John Bohanan in a district, 29 B, where he was believed to have the advantage. Democrats now believe they are poised to take back the seat. Both candidates took the measure of the other. Crosby criticized the delegation, of which Rey is the chair, for allowing a three-fold rise in the debt incurred by Deb Rey the local government. But Rey retorted that the delegation Crosby opposed the idea of tax breaks only authorized the local county comfor families who send their children to missioner board to borrow money on the private schools instead of public. bond market for construction projects. “Taking money away from a collec“It’s up to the county commissioners tive good is a problem,” Crosby said. to decide how much they want to borRey, though, supported the idea. row,” Rey said. “The public schools should be comOn the issue of oyster aquaculture peting for our tax dollars,” Rey said. “It leases versus property rights, Rey said will make them better.” she wanted the state’s Department of Throughout the campaign Crosby has Natural Resources to map the Chesahit Rey for her vote against a bill that peake Bay in order to find the best placwould have allowed the absentee ballots es to put the leases. of soldiers killed in action to count; Rey Many locally have complained that countered by saying the possibility of the water column leases have deprived voter fraud in the that situation was too them of access to long-enjoyed waters. strong. Crosby called the current situation, There was no guarantee the soldier pitting the state against property ownactually filled out the absentee ballot beers, a “boondoggle.” fore they died, she said. He said such leases could be placed Todd Eberly, the forum moderator and in waters on state-owned land; private Endorsed By: political science professor at St. Mary’s property owners should also have right College Larry of Maryland, said both canGovernor Hogan of refusal first regarding leases coming didates gave strong performances and close to their shoreline, he continued. Fraternal Order Police represented theirof positions well. On the idea of local mass transit in “The district has become Maryland Farm Bureau more and Lexington Park, Crosby advocated for a more Republican and will vote over“kind of public Uber system” where resMaryland whelminglyRealtors for Gov. Hogan,” Eberly idents could get a ride on a governmentsaid. “I think the advantage has to go to owned car from pointNat’l to pointFederation by using Independent Business Deb of Rey.” an app on their phone. But he would not discount Crosby’s “Mass transit probably isn’t the best strong campaign. option right now,” Crosby said. @RealDebRey DelegateDebRey “He’s mounted an aggressive camRey said it was up to the county compaign,” said Eberly. missioners to ask for funding for such a system, and they had not. guyleonard@countytimes.net She said she would be “happy” to work with them on the issue.

COMMON SENSE STANDING STRONG FOR ST MARY’S COUNTY DEVELOPMENT A 20-year Air Force veteran and the only female veteran in the Maryland General Assembly, Deb Rey is working with Governor Hogan to deliver real results to St Mary’s families.

SAFE COMMUNITY & SCHOOLS  Eliminated over $1.2 billion in taxes, tolls and fees  Fought to eliminate automatic gas tax increases

THRIVING ECONOMY  Ensured rural counties receive a greater share of road funding  Secured $15 million to improve county schools & boost safety  Championed tougher sentences for violent criminals Endorsed by:

By authority J. Howard Thompson, Candidate. Patricia Robrecht, Treasurer

www.DebReyforDelegate.com Auth: Deb Rey for Maryland, Mary E Coombs, Treasurer

Thursday, October 25, 2018

The County Times

Local News

The County Times

Local News

Thursday, October 25, 2018

First Lady Boosts Bailey

Sponsored by

Seasons Events 

Fall Bridal Show at Mary’s Hope

on Church Cove St. Inigoes Sunday, October 28, 2018 12pm-3pm Special Gift to the first 50 “Brides to Be” who Pre-Register! For More Information & to Register Contact Suzi Raley (301) 904-1078 • suziraley@yahoo.com

For pictures and additional information, go to www.marys-hope.com or follow us on Facebook

GOP Senate candidate Jack Bailey joined with his wife Karin and Maryland FIrst Lady Yumi Hogan to boost his District 29 campaign in the final days leading up to the election. Also pictured are John D. Bailey, his father, and John Taft, his son.

r a l u c a t k Spoo Savings!

Thursday, October 25, 2018

CANTINA ZACCAGNINI WINE

The County Times

PROPHECY WINE

Local News

CASTELLO DEL POGGIO WINE

TOMASELLO WINE

ASSORTED VARIETIES

750 ML

750 & 375 ML

REDEMPTION BOURBON

ASSORTED VARIETIES

1800 TEQUILA

ASSORTED VARIETIES

750 ML

$25.44

LUKSUSOWA VODKA

750 ML

1.75 LTR

750 ML

BALLAST POINT BEER

HENRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HARD SODA

MICHELOB ULTRA

TRULY SPIKED & SPARKLING

$15.88 2/$20.00 2/$20.00 2/$18.00

$25.44 ASSORTED VARIETIES

ASSORTED VARIETIES

SVEDKA VODKA

$18.44 2/$20.00 ASSORTED VARIETIES

ASSORTED VARIETIES

6PK BOTTLES

12PK CANS

$13.48 2/$17.00 2/$16.00 $14.48 6PK BOTTLES

6PK BOTTLES

DAVE DAVE MCKAY MCKAY LIQUORS LIQUORS VISIT US AT OUR NEW WEBSITE WWW.SHOPMCKAYS.COM P R I C E S E F F E C T I V E F R I D AY, O C T O B E R 1 9 T H R U T H U R S D AY, N O V E M B E R 1 , 2 0 1 8

The County Times

Local News

STANDING STRONG FOR ST MARY’S COUNTY A 20-year Air Force veteran and the only female veteran in the Maryland General Assembly, Deb Rey is working with Governor Hogan to deliver real results to St Mary’s families.     

Eliminated over $1.2 billion in taxes, tolls and fees Fought to eliminate automatic gas tax increases Ensured rural counties receive a greater share of road funding Secured $15 million to improve county schools & boost safety Championed tougher sentences for violent criminals Endorsed By: Governor Larry Hogan Fraternal Order of Police Maryland Farm Bureau Maryland Realtors Nat’l Federation of Independent Business @RealDebRey

DelegateDebRey

www.DebReyforDelegate.com Auth: Deb Rey for Maryland, Mary E Coombs, Treasurer

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Storm Water Compliance to Cost County Millions By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

The Maryland Department of the Environment is set to enforce strict storm water management rules on the county through the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit; the county estimates the improvements to storm water collection facilities required to fulfill the expectations of the permit could cost about $12 million. The state designated the county as an MS4 permit area in 2016, the result of its growth in both population and development; the MS4 permit is a piece of the effort to reduce the overall daily input of sediment, nitrogen and phosphorus into the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. “This is what happens when the State of Maryland comes down and helps you to live your lives,” said Commissioner Todd Morgan after receiving a briefing on the MS4 permit from public works chief John Deatrick. “This is part of the unintended consequences of growth.” The permit requires the county to educate the public about its impacts as well as solicit their participation in eliminating storm water pollution. Mike Canova, public works engineer who is managing the permit, said this means individual home owners and home owners associations (HOA)with storm water management ponds on their properties can now be held responsible for the pollutants they discharge into the watershed. Canova told The County Times

the county had held off on enforcing the permit but now that was set to change; he said the county might have to step in to take over stormwater management facilities of HOAs that are now defunct. The state rules also require the county to detect any illicit pollution discharges and eliminate them as well as monitor construction sites for contaminated storm water runoff. The county must also restore 20 percent of the impervious surfaces – such as roads and sidewalks – in the urbanized area designated by the permit. This includes much of the Lexington Park Development District. Canova said the county has been able to negotiate with the state in the past two years to reduce the county’s level of responsibility for cutting pollutants from runoff and thereby the costs. “At first our estimates were about $70 million in costs,” Canova said. The MS4 permit has the goal of reducing the pollution levels going into the watershed to acceptable levels by 2025. Commissioner Mike Hewitt, who represents the county at the state’s Critical Area Commission, said larger counties with greater levels of impervious surfaces suffered costs in the hundreds of millions due to the MS4 permit. “I’ve seen counties decimated by this MS4 permit,” Hewitt said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Thursday, October 25, 2018

The County Times

Florida Man Takes U.S. Oyster Shucking Title

Local News 11

VOTE

ROY ALVEY COUNTY COMMISSIONER CANDIDATE 1ST ELECTION DISTRICT My name is Roy Alvey and I am running for St Mary’s County Commissioner, 1st Election District. A native of St Mary’s County, I am 69 years old and originally from Mechanicsville, MD. My mother was a homemaker and my father was the farm manager at Snow Hill Farm, the very same farm that is now know as Snow Hill Park.

Brian Clark shucks the last oyster before claiming the U.S. National Oyster Schucking Championship.

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

At the end, the only person standing between Clark and the U.S. title was Annie Bonifacio, a North Carolina nurse who took to shucking oysters after she was kicked out of school early in life. “My mom said, ‘You can either go to school or go to work, so she put me to work,’” Bonifacio said. “I made good money but it was very cold and hard and I knew I didn’t want to do it the rest of my life.”

As Brian Clark, a native of Florida, shucked the last oyster of two dozen that would decide whether he won the crown of top oyster shucker in the nation he raised his hands to the cheers of the crowd gathered at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. He took his shucking knife and stabbed it into the table, looking over a tray of what judges would soon proclaim as near perfectly shucked oysters. It marked the end of competition crowning a new champion at the U.S. National Oyster Shucking Championship. Clark, of Eustis, Fla., has been shucking oysters since he was 12 years old in his family’s Oyster Annie Bonifacio once again claimed the Women’s U.S. Oyster Troff seafood restaurant. Shucking title this year. “It’s incredible,” Clark, 32, said of his victory. “I’ve only been Still, Bonifacio learned to enjoy competing for a couple of years.” shucking oysters enough to continue Clark unseated Honor Allen, last competition; she won the women’s U.S. year’s U.S. shucking champ, but the title in 2002 and 2016 and went to the two men embraced often during the world shucking championship in 2003. competition. She may not have beaten Clark, but Allen even cheered Clark on. she remains the 2018 women’s U.S. “He’s been a good friend to me while shucking champion. we’ve been competing,” Clark said. “I’d love to get back to Ireland one Clark is now focusing on his impend- more time,” Bonifacio said. “I’ll keep ing trip to Galway, Ireland for the world going, I’ll keep trying.” championship in oyster shucking. At the end of a fierce competition, “I wouldn’t miss is for the world,” she and Clark embraced to congratulate Clark said. each other. Clark said he prepared for the U.S. “We love the competition, but we’re championship by shucking 7,000 of our all like a family,” Bonifacio said. “We’re native oysters; he plans to do the same just trying to keep [shucking] alive.” with oysters found in Ireland. “Oysters are different everywhere guyleonard@countytimes.net you go,” he said.

I graduated from Chopticon High School in 1968. I was a business major and enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. My wife of 48 years, Rose Alvey retired in 2016 from the Board of Education after more than 25 years of service. We now reside in Valley Lee and have two children and four grandchildren. In 1969 I joined the United States Army. I served with the 82nd Airborne Infantry Division. I worked as a systems technician for Verizon telephone company for38 years, retiring in 2009. I worked closely with Patuxent River Naval Air Base and Webster Field installing high speed data during my time with Verizon. While working full-time for Verizon, I also worked part-time at the local Safeway supermarket as night shift manager for 20 years and was member of the local 400. Coupled with having served on the legislative committee for CWA Union Local 2107 supporting bills that benefited communications employees, I have been active in the community by serving on PTA committees, spending time as a little league coach, I’ve been actively involved with the local softball league for over 25 years and have participated in the annual Christmas in April project. St. Mary’s County is a wonderful place to live and to raise a family. St Mary’s County offers us beautiful waterfront views, great parks and sports fields for our youth and adults. As a community we gather together for local events such as the County Fair, Oyster Festivals, the Blessing of the Fleet, Firehouse Carnivals, the Christmas Tree lighting on the town square and so much more. We have a diverse economy and a great one. We have farmers and watermen. We have the St Mary’s Regional Airport, the Higher Education Center, Webster Field and of course Patuxent River Naval Air Station that makes us the technological center of excellence. Even with a great economy we have many challenges that need to be addressed and improved. Our schools are being pushed to their limits. We have traffic issues, infrastructure needs and a growing population that is in need of affordable housing. We need to take care of our citizens, our children with special needs and growing population that is in need of affordable housing. We need to take care of our citizens, our children with special needs, our seniors and our youth. We need to look out for our veterans, support our first responders and help our homeless. We take need to continue to support our law enforcement, we need to keep our children safe and continue to be a strong economy, to grow and thrive, while keeping our rural character. That being said, we need strong, effective leaders willing to make tough decisions. I have the time, the commitment and dedication and the ability to be your County Commissioner. I am a fiscal conservative willing to work with the other commissioners to make the best decisions for the citizens of St. Mary’s County. So on November 6, 2018 please remember to vote for Roy Alvey running as an unaffiliated candidate for the 1st Election District of the St Mary’s County Board of County Commissioners.

Friends of Roy Alvey • George K. Alvey Treasurer

Local News

The County Times

VOTE ROSE FREDERICK for ST. MARY’S COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Dear Friends & Neighbors, I am writing you today to re-introduce myself. My name is Rose Frederick and I am running for St. Mary’s County Commissioner, District 2. First, I’d like to thank you for voting for me in the Primary Election. I am humbled by your support. Now I am asking you to vote for me again as we work toward the General Election on November 6, 2018. As your County Commissioner, I am focused on these critical issues: • Access for every child to a high quality education • Fair pay for educators • Support for our law enforcement officers who insure our public safety • Working with the County Health Officer to address the Opioid Epidemic and its effects — Crime, Premature Death and Fetal Addiction • Elimination of substandard housing for our elderly, special needs and homeless neighbors • Small Business initiatives to hire interns • Summer Youth Employment Initiatives that will pay off in a broader job market • Support for our Fire and Rescue and hundreds of other County Volunteers who serve us all • Improved Planning and Zoning Ordinances so that neighborhoods have adequate sidewalks and shopping centers have adequate access before they are built and open for business

“St. Mary’s County — A County That Cares” Let’s all work together to keep it that way. Endorsed by The Education Association St. Mary’s County (EASMC) & The Sierra Club of Maryland

Website: voterosefrederick.com Facebook: RoseforCommissioner Twitter: FriendsofRose Email: friendsofrosefrederick@gmail.com By Authority of Rose Frederick for Commissioner 2018, Sharon Redmon, Treasurer

Sell it - Buy it at Real Estate │ Business & Inventory │ Personal Property/Estates │ Farm Equipment & Machinery │ Livestock │ Storage Units │ Benefits/Fundraisers Personal Property Appraiser EXCITING FUN │ ● Certified FAST ● EFFICIENT ●

EXCITING

Grocery Auction – Hughesville VFD Saturday, Nov. 3rd @ 6 pm

Grocery Auction – Mother Catherine Academy Thursday, Nov. 15th @ 6 pm Helen, Maryland Consignment Auction Consisting of a Variety of Items Furniture – Antiques – Collectibles - More Saturday, Nov. 17th @ 9 am Westfield Farm Arena 26689 Laurel Grove Road – Mechanicsville, MD This auction will include items from several estates as well as items from a local antique dealer in the business for over 40 years.

A Southern Maryland Professional Auction Company www.FarrellAuctionService.com

301.904.3402

Thursday, October 25, 2018

County Government Mourns Loss In Fatal Wreck Guy Leonard Staff Writer

A longtime county government employee who was killed in a vehicle crash early Sunday morning was someone others went to for advice or just to hear stories from his decades in public service, county emergency services chief Steve Walker said. “He was a class act,” Walker said of Antonio “Tony” Malaspina, who was the county’s animal control supervisor for years. “He was an outstanding employee.” Malaspina was travelling south in his 2016 Ford F-150 on Mechanicsville Road, towards Budds Creek Road at about 4 a.m. when the vehicle crossed the center line and exited the roadway, sheriff’s office crash investigators reported. The vehicle struck a sign post, telephone pole, and ultimately an unoccupied building in the area of Bet Lane. Malaspina was transported to MedStar St.Mary’s Hospital were he was later pronounced dead. Sheriff’s office investigators believe Malaspina suffered a medical emergency while driving, which resulted in the crash; neither alcohol nor speed are believed to contribute to the crash. Before coming to St. Mary’s County, where he spent 21 years in the animal control division Malaspina had served in the U.S. Army and in the U.S. Capitol Police, Walker said. “He was a great guy,” said Walker. “A lot of our employees are taking [his death] pretty hard.” Walker said Malaspina was on his way to meet his son, a state trooper, for a hunting trip before the fatal crash. Katie Werner, a local attorney who volunteers with the St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League (SMAWL) said Malaspina gave significant help to

Tony Malaspina

animal rescue groups. “If we got reports of animal abuse I could always call him or send an Email and he would make sure someone would go out and investigate,” Werner said, adding she could always get follow up reports on the allegations. Malaspina also worked to help SMAWL and other groups spread the word about spaying and neutering clinics the group offered, Werner said, by having his officers hand out vouchers for the operation while out on service calls or by giving residents contact information for SMAWL. “We had a very nice working relationship with his office,” Werner said. “I was very sad to hear of his passing.” The sheriff’s office is asking that anyone who may have witnessed the collision or any events leading up to the collision to contact Deputy Jason Smith at (301) 475-4200 extension *2328 or by email at Jason.Smith@ stmarysmd.com. guyleonard@countytimes.net

WHAT IS COLORSTREET? 100% NAIL POLISH STRIPS NO TOOLS OR HEAT REQUIRED REMOVES WITH REGULAR POLISH REMOVER LAST UP TO 14 DAYS

Thursday, October 25, 2018

The County Times

Local News

Appeals Board Approves Hollywood Auto Plan Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Despite continued community testimony that additional traffic from a new Winegardner Auto dealership in Hollywood would pose a danger to residents, the county Board of Appeals voted unanimously to approve the project’s concept site plan. The auto dealership would abut the Hollywood Commercial Center on the same 22-acre piece of disused farm land north of the intersection of Route 235 and Hollywood Road. The commercial center project is expected to bring an additional 13,000 traffic trips per day; the dealership is projected to generate nearly 1,000 additional trips. “I’m for the project,” Board of Appeals member Wayne Miedzinski said. “But I know it’s dangerous.” Miedzinski was speaking specifically on the intersection of Old Three Notch Road and Sotterley Road; Sotterley Road would contain one of three entrances to the site. The others would be on Route 235 and on Old Three Notch Road. Residents complained that these entrances, combined with the additional 13,000 traffic trips per day at the site due to the already-approved Hollywood Commercial Center, will make an existing dangerous intersection even more so. Christopher Longmore, attorney for Dean Limited Partnership LLC, argued that his client had met all the requirements in the zoning ordinance for approval at

the Oct. 18 hearing. He said that concerns over heavy volumes of traffic accidents were not born out by the record on Old Three Notch and Sotterley roads. “We simply don’t think there’s evidence in the record to support denial of the concept site plan at this point,” Longmore told appeals board members. Eileen Powers, attorney for the residents who opposed the project, said the project’s merit should be judged on more than its adherence to county zoning codes. “The question is will this project promote the health, safety and welfare” of St. Mary’s County residents, Powers told the board, quoting the first sections of the county’s zoning ordinance. “That’s a broad criteria and

it grants you a lot of discretion. “It allows you to use your common sense. It allows you to go beyond considering the adequacy of the facility.” In the final vote, the board imposed only two conditions: that there be traffic signage prohibiting tractor trailers on Old Three Notch Road. The second condition was that the county public works department review the same intersection with the intent of curbing the turn radius to further prevent tractor trailer traffic. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Feature

The County Times

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Republican COUNTY COMMISSIONER ST. MARY’S COUNTY

MIKE HEWITT

St. Mary’s County is an amazing community. I am committed to preserve and protect what we have and to prepare us for the future. 2014-Present: Elected St. Mary’s County Commissioner for District 2, Hollywood/ Leonardtown District

When Re-Elected, Mike Hewitt will work to:

ELIMINATE the Energy Tax: a regressive tax that has higher impacts on the poor and the 2014-Present: Appointed by Governor Hogan as St. elderly

Mary’s County Representative to the Critical Areas Commission for the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Coastal Bays

REDUCE the Homestead Tax from 5% to 3%

2011-2014: Board Member, Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Board of Directors

COMPLETE renovations to the Adult Detention Center

Zoning Board of Appeals

COMPLETE new St Mary’s County Animal Shelter

COMPLETE infrastructure projects to ease 2014-Present: Appointed by Governor Hogan as St. traffic congestion and lessen daily driving Mary’s County Representative to the Patuxent River time Commission

2000-2006: Board Member, St. Mary’s County

2000-2006: Board Member, Calvert Marine Museum Board of Governors

1997-1999: Appointed to the State Highway Administration Route 235 Focus Group

1996-2000: Elected to St. Mary’s County Board of

Education. 1998 & 1999 served as Chairman, 1997 served as Vice-Chair

1995-1996: Appointed to the S.t Mary’s County Planning Commission

PROVIDE more Recreational Fields and Facilities to accommodate growing need in the County IMPROVE the Permitting Process to benefit County residents

IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL COUNTY RESIDENTS

W W W. E L E C T M I K E H E W I T T. C OM AU T HOR I T Y: F R I E N D S OF M I K E H E W I T T; K R I ST I NA T HOM P S ON , T R E ASU R E R

The County Times

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Local News

Elder Congressional Run Focuses on Money in Campaigns is the corrosive affect private money has in deciding elections. Elder is inf luenced by the Common Cause movement and by the structure of European elections such as those held in Germany, where political campaigns are funded by tax dollars. “I’m advocating for the public funding of elections,” Elder told The County Times. He said the reality of politics in America means that elections and candidates are controlled by corporate interests with deep bank accounts. That is his main talking point against Hoyer, who Elder said has taken donations from health care and pharmaceutical industries as well as from big energy and the defense contractor community. “Forget about your civics books, look at where the money goes,” Elder said. “In places like Germany… they [elected officials] go to represent the people. “Here they go primarily to represent corporations.” Elder said he has been a Democratic Party activist for decades but that his party has “moved too far to

Pat Elder

Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Pat Elder, of Lexington Park, is running to unseat Minority Whip Steny Hoyer in the 5th Congressional District as a Green Party candidate. Elder is anti-war, pro-social justice and wants to protect the environment. But his first mission, he said, is to bring attention to what he says

the right.” Political agendas of both parties, he said, “are largely dictated by corporations.” Elder has described himself as a Democratic Socialist but said the Democratic Party has gerrymandered Maryland to favor their party, with a 7-to-1 advantage in the Congressional delegation. “It should be more like 5-3 or 4-4,”

“

Thursday, June 28, 2018

$95 SS THAN 0 PER MO!

OF THE WEEK

$159,900

## SPECTACULAR HOME

Steve Atkocius Broker/Realtor Purple Post Real Estate www.SteveSellsMd.co m

301-399-3089

Ronnie Farrell Farrell Auctions

”

thru Sunday October 28th

Tuesday thru Friday: Schools, Large Groups By Appointment Only (9:30 am- 1:30 pm)

MEET BATMAN

FEELS

LIKE BRAND NEW**! 3 BDRM 1 FULL AND ## 2 HALF APPLIANCES, NEW PAINT, BATHS HOME NEW KITCHEN, NEW STAINLESS NEW CARPET, NEW WOOD NEW HVAC* NEW GRANITE FLOORS, COUNTERTOPS!! CATHEDRALNEW BATHS, CEILINGS,COZY DECK MSTR OFF OF MSTR SUITE! FULLY FENCED+PRIV BACKYARD!! COULD ATE WALK TO PAX RIVER BASE,SHOPPING,PARKS!! *** OWN FOR LESS THAN RENTING...LESS THAN $950 MONTH !! **THIS HOME IS ELIGIBLE FOR NO $$ DOWN !!**

The County Times

as well as the other At- taxpayer money lantic Coastal states. and federal grants. The report pointed It has operated since out a pair of projects, both oyster 1958 and controls preservation projects, the licensing of commercial that cost the commission $400,000. This took a heavy and recreational fishers toll sions operating funds on the commisand anglers alike. appreciate, according they did not fully The to the audit. commission According to the is based in Colonial report the commission diverted revenues Beach, Va. from licenses, surcharges inspection all oyster The audit found taxes that the commission increas- identification tags to these projects. and The audit chided ingly cannot operate the commission for expending so much without spending on one portion out its reserve accounts of fisheries preservation at the expense of and of it does little to regulate all else. “While the preservation its own spending. of the oyster “During fiscal 2017, population is important, concentrating all funding efforts the commission in this area without used $80,000 in cash restrict- gard for other areas of responsibility reand the need for ed for future projects funds for ongoing Potomac River Fisheries administrative operations Commission to cover operating ex- ability to remain could result in the inpenses when there a viable By Guy Leonard going concern,” was the audit stated. no operating cash Staff Writer in tenuous financial availConcurrently, the audit condition, a report able,” the report stated. from state’s Office mission had problems found the comof Legislative Audits “As The Potomac River recording and acstates. the commission had of June 30, 2017, counting for all of its financial transacnot sion, which is chargedFisheries CommisThe commission coordinates reserve for these funds. reimbursed the tion; it did not with the preservahave accounting personnel tion and oversight fisheries “At the end of the fishery shared regulations between the Maryland with adequate by both Maryland De- commission’ of fiscal year 2017, the ing standards knowledge of accountand Virginia, is still partment of Natural Resources s deficit for restricted to do so, according and the totaled Virginia Marine Resources to the approximately $145,000, funds report. Commission an increase of $55,000 The commission does over the fiscal year 2016 deficit.” secure location where not even have a it stores the backThe report stated ups to its servers, the according to the audit, erated at a loss of $84,000commission op- which makes them “subject to damage, for fiscal 2017, demonstrating an “inability to operate destruction or loss.” with a positive cash The commission responded balance.” to the au47729 Devin Circle, The commission’s Lexington Park, MD revenues decreased dit saying it had heeded the advice given from $815,685 in fiscal 20653 and was searching for ways to correct 2016 to $790,589 NO MONEY DOWN AREA! in fiscal 2017; the the problems. commission gets its revenues from licenses but also from Marylandand surcharges guyleonard@countytimes.n and Virginia et

Corn Maze &Open Pumpkin Farm Saturday, September 29 ng Washi

guyleonard@countytimes.net

The County Times Fisheries Com mission in Financia l Trouble is one of the best methods for advertising my events – it is also the best source for me to catch up on all Just Listed! the local news and Pet events, especially those related to our County’s rural heritage.

Bowles Farms ials n Capt

Local News

Elder said. “I’m for fairness as much as I am for the Green Party.” Elder was also critical of America’s foreign policy in both the prior Obama administration as well as the Trump administration, particularly the use of the military. “We need to stop using violence as a tool of foreign policy,” Elder said.

I HAVE SOLD MANY HOMES IN YOUR AREA RECENTLY AND IN THE LAST 20 Years!

L I S T I N G P R I C E : $ 2 1 9 , 9 0 0

Looking to add a SUPERHERO to your life? Then you need to adopt me this month! My name is BATMAN and I’m a FRIENDLY, AFFECTIONATE, SUPERHERO KITTY looking for my furever trained and good home. I’m litter with other cats. box And I’m SO CUTE! excitement to your I will add life! You can tell just by looking at SPECIAL I am. Don’t me how miss out because MONTH! Make JUNE IS ADOPT that call today and A CAT BE MY MIRACLE! PLEASE CHOOSE ME! And remember, if there is room in the heart, there the house! is room in

Come meet me and the wonderful gang at Tri-County Shelter (6707 Animal Animal Shelter 1713 for more information. Road, Hughesville) or call 301-932To see more of my available for adoption, “like” us on Facebook amazing friends Animal Shelter Southern @ Tri-County MD.

Thursday, June 28, 2018

The County Times

Local News

Governor Hogan Annou Kirwan Commission nces $18.6 Mil. for Education Initiatives Recommendations,

Governor Larry Hogan today an- academic program offered before and nounced $18.6 mil- after the school day, or in summer lion in new educa- a school with a high concentratio for n of tion funding to go students in kindergarten through eighth living in poverty toward a series and at risk of falling of initiatives, includ- behind academic requirements, along with $500,000 for ing recommenda the recruitment, traintions from Mary- ing, and ongoing development of new land’s Commission teachers. An additional $4.9 on Innovation and million will Excellence in Edu- used by the Interagency Commission be cation, known as the Kirwan Commis- School Construction (IAC) to conductOn sion. While the Commission statewide facilities a assessment. will present its final findings The governor also and at the end of 2018, recommendations ditional $1.8 million authorized an adthis funding reflects in the current fispreliminary recommenda cal year tions made through for need-based scholarships earlier this year. the Maryland “Every child in Maryland Commission (MHEC). Higher Education deserves access to a world-class In addition to the education, regardless of what neighborhoo Kirwan recommenda funding for the d tions, they Hogan happen released to grow up in,” said $40 million in school also Governor Hogan. safety “That’s why our administrati funding that had been restricted on has pro- legislature vided record funding in the budget. This by the funding for four years in a row for K-12 education includes: $23.5 million mitted to innovative and has been com- capital improvemen for safety-related and outside-the-box ts; education strategies, grants to local school $10.6 million in such as P-TECH systems to enand our ACCESS Initiative. These new hance school safety; $3 million for the investments are yet another way we are Maryland Center for School Safety’s giving our students even more opportu- operations, including 13 new positions; nities to learn, grow, $2.5 million to help and thrive.” with newly required The new funding for Kirwan Com- school safety evaluations; and $1 million mission initiatives for Hate Crime School includes: Safety Grants. $2.5 million for an “Keeping our kids early literacy prosafe is one of our gram, providing additional most reading sup- Hogan.important jobs,” said Governor port to eligible students “This past session in kindergarten we enacted through 8th grade. landmark school safety legislation $2 million for the Teaching to create aggressive, statewide standards Fellows for for school Real Estate │ Business Maryland Scholarship, safety, & Inventory │ will cover 100 percent a program that Maryland Center expand the work of the │ Farm Equipmen Personal Property/E for of the annual cost t& states of tuition and mandatory require each school School Safety, and Benefits/Fundraisers Machinery │ Livestock │ Storage system fees at the UniUnits │ in Maryland │ Certified Personal versity of Maryland, Property Appraiser College Park, or 50 to develop assessment teams in order percent of the cost to identify potential EXCITINGUpcoming of FUN ● FAST Auctions ● EFFICIENT tory fees at a private tuition and manda- ing together, we safety threats. Work& Events EXCITING ● nonprofit institution can ensure greater In the month of July, Farrell of higher education safefor eligible students ty in our schools and a greater sense Auction Service conducting a few who commit to becoming of security for students benefit/private auction will be and parents.” $250,000 to encourageteachers. During the 2018 working auctions events; legislative session, the top 25 Hogan out of percent of high school advocated the National Auctioneethe local area and attending each county to consider graduates from er levels of schoolfor significantly highbecoming teachsafety funding than International Auctionee r’s Conference and the ers by increasing awareness of avail- those ultimately adopted by the General ring Contest. Our able financial aid auction will be in next public programs for teaching Assembly. He proposed an additional August. candidates. $125 million to accelerate and enhance $2 million to promote safety improvemen ts in schools, as well high-quality, as innovative Career an additional $50 and million annually in tion (CTE) through Technical Educa- operating funds Multi-Estate Auction competitive grants for new school safety for local boards of education to partner grants that could be used for school SAT, AUG 4th @ with community re8 AM colleges, businesses, source officers, counselors, and St. Mary’s Co. Fairgroun and industry to develop additional safety technology. and implement ds Furniture The funding an innovative CTE – Tools – Horse Saddles curriculum frame- was to be allocated through the goverwork that will align Glassware – Collectible & Tack – Books – with the skills that nor’s education lockbox proposal, which local employers need. would provide an s - More additional $4.4 billion $120,000 for a study in education spending to assess the adequacy of funding nues, and is moving from casino reveA Southern Maryland for forward as a referenin Maryland, to be special education dum in the upcoming individuals, businesses professional auction company providing completed by Sept. statewide election and non-profit organizations services to 2019. in November. for a variety of purposes. OPTIONS - SOLUTION The governor also S - RESULTS lion for the Learning provided $4.5 milin Extended Acawww.FarrellAuc Press release from demic Program (LEAP), tionService.com Office of the Governor which is an Photo courtesy of Office of Governor Hogan’s website.

Sell it - Buy it

Sell It, atBuy it at

AUCTION

301.904.3402

County Times St. Mary’s County ● Calvert County

Acres of Adventure!

Pick Your own pumpkin Giant Slides Children’s Barrel Rides Jumping Pit Corn Maze Express BARNYARD ANIMALS cupcake shop

Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 6 pm

eR h t k c Ro

Admission: $10 3 & under FREE

Group Rates Available for 15 and More Only registered service animals. Must be properly identified.

LAST WEEKND AT THE FARM OCt. 28

Celebrate Halloween & Chesapeake Country Cruizers (Sunday/Last Day) Kids show up in your Halloween Costume and get $1.00 off general admission. Watch some fantastic Country Line Dancers under the pavilion at 1:00pm.

Food & Refreshments On-Site • Large Covered Picnic Area • Air-Conditioned/ Heated Restrooms

www.bowlesfarms.com | 301.475.2139 | bowlesfarms@rcn.com

bowlesfarms-cornmaze

Career and Technical Programs, Teacher Educational Grants, Before and Scholarships, and After School Safety FundingSchool

22880 Budds Creek Road, Clements, MD 20624 (At the intersection of Rt. 234 and Pincushion Rd. in Clements)

Local News

The County Times

Thursday, October 25, 2018

It’s Not a Nice Bridge Anymore Governor Larry Hogan on Saturday announced the Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge will be renamed after Charles County Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton. Standing at the base of the 77-year-old bridge, Governor Hogan joined Senator Middleton, Delegate Sally Jameson, and Maryland Transportation Secretary and Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Chairman Pete K. Rahn for a ceremony to unveil the new signage and officially name the Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge. “I cannot think of a more fitting tribute to a gentleman and a leader who has dedicated so much of his life to this county, to our great state, and to serving others than renaming this the Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge,” said Governor Hogan. “On behalf of all the grateful Marylanders, I want to sincerely thank Senator Middleton for his decades of dedicated service to the people of Charles County and to the State of Maryland.” During the 2018 Legislative Session, a law sponsored by Delegate Jameson was passed that would rename the Nice

• • • • • • •

Bridge after the Senator. Senator Middleton has been a public servant since 1976, when he entered the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Charles County Planning Commission from 1978 to 1985 and served in various roles in Charles County until 1995, when he became a Maryland Senator. Senator Middleton served his last term in office during Session 2018 as the Chair of the Senate Finance Committee. As part of this event, the governor announced that the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the new $765 million bridge was issued today, officially starting the contractor procurement process. Only the most qualified teams that successfully respond to the RFQ will be included in the subsequent Request for Proposals solicitation process next year. The MDTA anticipates starting construction in 2020 and opening a new, wider, and safer bridge in 2023. The MDTA will bring $45 million in construction management contracts to the Maryland Board of Public Works for approval on Oct. 31. The contracts will allow the MDTA to get construction management and inspection services for the new bridge. “By right-sizing the bridge design,

PROVEN LEADER WITH A LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO ST. MARY’S COUNTY

President, United Way of St. Mary’s County Board President, Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital President, Health Share of St. Mary’s First Vice-President, St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce Vice-President Library Foundation Member, College of Southern Maryland Advisory Council Member, Medstar Health System board

we’re able to deliver an affordable new bridge and do it years sooner,” said Transportation Secretary and MDTA Chairman Rahn. Since taking office, the Hogan administration has been committed to building a new, wider, and safer bridge. On Nov. 21, 2016, Governor Hogan announced $765 million in funding to construct a new Potomac River crossing, replacing the Nice Bridge. Without the new bridge, the existing bridge would have required a major rehabilitation project in the next five years. The MDTA has successfully reduced project costs by more than $200 million below early study estimates, making this project more affordable and enabling MDTA to move forward with construction in the near term. The new bridge will be built north of and parallel to the existing 1.7-mile bridge and will include four new lanes for traffic, with two in each direction. The MDTA is responsible for constructing, managing, operating, and improving the state’s toll facilities. In May 2015, Governor Hogan lowered toll rates in Maryland for the first time 50 years. Since then, Marylanders have saved $186 million in tolls.

Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton

In May 2018, Governor Hogan eliminated the $7.50 E-ZPass Maryland transponder fee. Since then, 73,000 new E-ZPass accounts have opened and 86,000 free transponders have been provided to customers. Press Release from the Office of Gov. Larry Hogan

ROBERTA “ROBBIE” MILES LOKER DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE

“RETURNING COURTESY AND COMPROMISE TO THE ART OF GOVERNING.”

ENDORSED BY Maryland State Education Association • Education Association of St. Mary’s County • NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland PAC DESIGNATED Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate LOKER FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES, BY AUTHORITY KEITH LOKER, TREASURER

Thursday, October 25, 2018

The County Times

Cops & Courts

Drug Collection Day this Weekend The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Health Department and St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge #2092, will host a medication collection event on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The public may dispose of expired, unused, and unwanted medications and syringes from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the following locations: Elks Lodge #2092 at 45779 Fire Department Lane in California St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters at 23150 Leonard Hall Drive in Leonardtown The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Proper disposal of medications protects the community in many ways. It deters misuse and abuse, prevents accidental poisoning of children and pets, and avoids health problems from accidentally taking the wrong medicine, too much of the same medicine, or a medicine that is too old to work well. Proper disposal of medicines also protects the

environment by keeping drugs from entering the water when poured down the drain or flushed down the toilet. In the past year, St. Mary’s County residents have turned in 1,120 pounds of prescription medications at community events and sites operated by the Sheriff’s Office, keeping these substances off the streets and out of the wrong hands. For more information, visit www. smartaboutmeds.org/disposal or call the St. Mary’s County Health Department at 301-475-4330. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office PIO

FOR

ALL THE PEOPLE OF

ST. MARY’S COUNTY Paid for by Friends of Clarke Guy for Commissioner, authorized by Kelly Windsor, Treasurer

Feature

The County Times

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Renowned Aircraft Artist Hank Caruso: ‘The Caricaturist of Naval Air’ By Dave Spigler Contributing Writer

Southern Maryland is rich and fortunate to have so many interesting personalities and talented residents who make their homes here. They come from every walk of life, their backgrounds are varied, and they bring unique abilities and special skills that are original and “one of a kind.” Like our native citizens, they found good reasons to settle in our part of the world and pursue their work, enjoying the quality of life that Southern Maryland affords us. St. Mary’s County resident Hank Caruso has achieved a nationally-known reputation for developing an artistic style that uniquely illustrates, older as well as current, aircraft flown by Navy, Marine, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and National Guard aviators. A congenial, well-liked individual, Hank has practiced his trade for more than 35 years. His artwork has endeared him to generations of airmen and made him a favorite speaker and a popular guest within all of the military services. Very often, his framed illustrations are highlysought gifts that are presented at commissioning, retirement, and change of command ceremonies. These ubiquitous works of art can be found in offices of the most senior military leaders at the Pentagon to small aviation museums scattered across the country. His illustrations often appear on the covers of aviation magazines of every type. And, his many colorful calendars with a different aircraft each month are anxiously awaited each year and have won awards from

the Calendar Marketing Association for Best Cartoon Art and Most Original Calendar. To this day, Hank remains thoroughly immersed in producing new works as newer versions of aircraft are developed and put on the military flight lines. Living in close proximity to the Navy’s primary Aircraft Test and Evaluation facility at Patuxent River has provided Hank with great opportunities to see the latest airborne weapons systems as they become a reality in our Nation’s arsenal. He has flown in these aircraft to gain first-hand knowledge of their capabilities. However, like the aviators he flies with, he has had to pass a battery of physical tests and physiology training before suiting up and riding in the back seat of the most sophisticated jet airplanes, propeller, and rotary wing aircraft. Among his greatest thrills and experiences were the times he was allowed to fly with the famous military flight demonstration team, the Navy’s Blue Angels. He has also flown with the instructors at “Topgun” and at Pax River’s U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, rare opportunities very few civilians have been permitted to strap in and learn what pulling 7 “Gs” is all about! “Been there, done that” made it possible for Hank “to understand the real experience of flying and of the special pilot-aircraft relationship in a way that a ground-based artist never could.” For his years of dedication and promotion of naval aviation, Hank was honored with the distinction of being named “Honorary Naval Aviator #27” by the Chief of Naval Operations in 2006, one of only three artists to have this special recognition bestowed upon them.

Importantly, Hank is an experienced aerospace engineer with a degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University. He clearly understands the internal structural construction of an aircraft. He is acutely aware of the many dynamic forces acting on the exterior surfaces of wings and tails and the effect pressure, thrust, and gravity have on an aircraft’s ability to lift, turn and roll. A very respected professional in the engineering community, he has published more than 75 technical papers and previously served as national President of the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST). This knowledge provides him with a totally unique ability, when coupled with his broad imagination, to “personalize” an airplane as only he can! Hank’s popularity keeps him busy and he often has so little time to stay in contact with his thousands of fans. His works are in constant demand by military squadrons, government agencies, aviation companies, and airplane buffs throughout the world. He has been commissioned to prepare original illustrations for NASA, Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Burt Rutan, Senator and Astronaut John Glenn, Marine Corps Aviation Association, and the Tailhook Association to mention just a few. Caruso recently was invited this month to the Annual Navy Ball in Washington, DC to celebrate the Navy’s 243th Birthday. This event kept him tied up for days. He did find time to provide The County Times an opportunity to briefly chat about his interesting life experiences and his many artistic accomplishments. It is a small wonder Hank ever became involved in

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Hank Caruso

aviation to begin with! Born into a military family at Fort Benning, Georgia in 1945, he flew in his first airplane, a DC-3 at the age of 4 months, when his family was being transferred to their new home in Connecticut. Evidently, this new lad didn’t do well with the bumpy ride and threw up all over his dad’s uniform. He stated, “At a very early age, flying and motion sickness became inextricably intertwined in my life.” Yet throughout his childhood, he became intrigued by anything that flew including birds and manmade objects. He was thrilled to grow up during a period following WWII when the brain trust of our nation would transition our large industrial base from our successful war efforts to a real concerted focus for developing commercial aviation. The development of new propulsion systems, coupled with the creation of stronger materials, allowed for aircraft to attain greater speeds with expanded flight characteristics and far reaching abilities unheard of during our war years. The public became intensely fascinated with the new aviation technology and the growing popularity of black and white television and movie houses featuring cinemas involving airplanes flown by the biggest Hollywood stars of the time helped fan the growing excitement of flying! The news media played a huge part in furthering this new interest with glowing stories of the rapid advancement of newer systems. Magazines featured continual colorful photographs and beautiful paintings by aviation artists. Plastic airplane model kits became all the rage! Air Shows drew record crowds of enthusiasts to greet the many aviators and see their wonderful flying machines! It was a good time to be a young lad growing up in America! Living in New England provided young Hank with ample opportunities to visit nearby air fields and military bases and get up close and personal with airplanes of every description. When other boys in the fourth grade where collecting baseball cards packaged with a piece of bubblegum, Hank was feverishly reaching out to fill his large collection of airplane postcards with his meager allowance (he refers to it as a “pittance”). At an early age, he learned to use a typewriter to type requests for aircraft pictures and data; he figured a typed request would “look more official” and he believed “important people always corresponded with typed postcards” and would reap greater rewards for his efforts or as he says, “his aviation lust!” Over the years, Hank amassed an astonishing col-

The County Times

lection of pictures, pamphlets, and paintings and still has all of this material to this day! As a teenager, Hank developed a special love for the U.S. Air Force and had his eyes on a military career, but soon realized he could never become a pilot due to his need to wear glasses to correct his visual acuity. He knew there are aircrew positions other than the “front seater” available to him such as a navigator, “but if he couldn’t be the pilot, what was the point?” And besides, navigation involved lots of math. Although he was good at math [remember he became an engineer], he couldn’t see a career based on manipulating numbers every day. Hank went on to state, “As for the Navy, it involved lots of very deep water in which one could drown,” certainly not the place he wanted to be. The question that is invariably asked of Hank in the many interviews and question and answer sessions he provides following his talks is: “How do you get your ideas?” He admits his answer is “not very satisfying” and he obviously wishes he could provide a more worthy answer. He says it’s the way he sees things in his head and knows no other way to put it. Even as a kid, “I have always seen faces on airplanes. No, not just faces, personalities. Each airplane has its own distinct personality.” Hank coined the word “Aerocatures” to describe his most novel and distinctive images in aviation art. He has designed literally hundreds of illustrations that he “carefully drafts with special attention to detail to add a strong sense of realism to his dynamic portrayals of each aircraft’s unique personality.” It’s been said by admirers: “no other avia-

Feature

tion artist blends the technical and emotional realities of aviation in such an engaging fashion.” He has created his own niche in the way airplanes and pilots are portrayed. A subset to his Aerocature genre is his special love for drawing naval aircraft of all types, purposes, and missions. His fondness for naval aviation has taken him across the country to many Navy and Marine Corps air stations and even aboard eight of the Navy’s large aircraft carriers. He has assembled a collection of illustrations of these aircraft in a book titled “Seabirds” and it remains a very popular publication. In the book’s Foreword, Vice Admiral Dick Dunleavey, one of the Navy’s senior aviators, paid Hank one of the greatest compliments he was to ever receive. He states: “Hank Caruso captures that spirit, that moment of truth, that in-your-face attitude that separates the warrior from all others. From his fertile mind and through his sharp pen, Hank gives the aircraft and carriers he draws the emotions Naval Aviators experience as they live carrier aviation…Hank captures it all!” Hank’s works are on display at the Paxtuxent River Naval Air Museum next to the Naval Air Station in Lexington Park. They may be purchased in the museum hift shop. They make wonderful gifts and are always in demand by aviation enthusiasts and others who wish to own a piece of history. And his drawings would be a perfect gift for a loved one whether they are a grown veteran or a young person full of fascination and wonderment of flying. Hint: Christmas is coming!

The County Times

Thursday, October 25, 2018

o t d r a n o e L n w In Downto

NOVEM

PM 8 M P 5 BER 2 •

Check out the First Friday Specials

LOCAL

WINES VINES

FROM LOCAL

ST. MARY’S COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL

NORTH END GALLERY

Jennifer Cognard-Black is a Professor of English at St. Mary’s College of Maryland where she teaches creative writing, women’s literature, and the novel. This special presentation will include material from “Books That Cook”, edited by Jennifer along with Melissa A. Goldthwaite. The presentation time will be from 5:30-6:30 PM, we will be open at 5 PM on. This event is free with seating available on a first-come basis. For more info visit www. stmarysartscouncil.com or call (240)309-4061.

November at North End Gallery features “Pairs, Pears, & Peers” an imaginative one-woman show by Diana Manchak, pottery and clay work artist. Opening Oct 31thru Nov 25, a reception will be on the first Friday Nov 2 from 5pm. - 8pm at 41652 Fenwick St. Leonardtown. Open Tues- Sat 10am- 5pm, Sunday 12-4pm. www.northendgallery.org

ROOT SUP & FITNESS

41655A Fenwick St. 301-475-2859

22660 Washington St. 240-309-4061

Live music every weekend!

301-690-2192 • www.polwinery.com

Open 7 days a week Noon - 6 pm • 23790 Newtowne Neck Road

22725 Duke Street

BARRE • YOGA • PILATES CIRCUIT TRAINING • HIIT

22715 WASHINGTON STREET • SUITE #1 • SOMDSPICE.COM

St. Mary’s

Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 21585 Peabody Street Leonardtown, MD 301-475-8000 www.smnci.org

FREE community workout from 5-6PM! All ages and levels welcome! Sign up at www. rootsupfitness.com.

THE GOOD EARTH 41625 Park Ave. 302-438-1629

We will be offering 10% off our smoothie special from 5-8 on Friday, November 2, 2018. First Friday in November at The Good Earth will feature a Pumpkin Pie Latte! This smoothie is made from coffee, pumpkin pie spice creamer, banana, pumpkin, almond butter, chia seed, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice! This can be made with regular or decaf coffee or without coffee, if preferred.

41652 Fenwick St. 301-475-3130

FENWICK STREET USED BOOKS & MUSIC Bob Lackey will be signing copies of Brazen Deceit (Pulaski Saga) (Volume 5) from 5-7 PM at Fenwick Street Used Books & Music.

SPICE STUDIO 22715 Washington St. 678-640-2130

T”werk”y trot class from 6-7PM. Join Taryn Brown for this wildly addictive cardio dance! WERQ is the fiercely fun dance fitness workout based on pop and hip hop music. Wear workout clothes and gym shoes. Expect to SWEAT and burn around 500-900 calories each hour of WERQ! All dance and fitness abilities welcome. To learn more about WERQ, visit www.WERQfitness.com! Sign up at www.somdspice.com

MARKETPLACE & COMMUNITY CATALYST Shep

s Old Field M

Vendor Space Available

ket

To schedule a tour or speak to admissions, please call 301-475-8000 ext.125

d er

• Long-term care • Rehabilitation services • Respite care

Call 240-753-3332 22725 Duke Street | Leonardtown | www.shepherdsoldfield.com

The County Times

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Crazy for Ewe

Sharing the Harvest

Knit something beautiful Lessons for all levels. Get started today! www.crazyforewe.com 301-475-2744

ADULT & YOUTH TURKEY HUNT STUFF THE TURKEY CORN HOLE GAME TURKEY MAKING FOR THE KIDS

wick Street Fesn ed Books & Musi c

Bob Lackey will be signing copies of Brazen Deceit (Pulaski Saga) (Volume 5) from 5-7 PM at Fenwick Street Used Books & Music

301-475-2859

www.fenwickbooks.com • 41655A Fenwick Street Downtown Leonardtown

First Friday Participants CRAZY FOR EWE 22725 Washington Street www.crazyforewe.com

NEW VIEW FIBERWORKS, LLC 22696 Washington Street www.fuzzyfarmersmarket.com

ESCAPE ROOMS SOUTHERN MARYLAND 22715 Washington Street www.escaperoomsomd.com

FENWICK STREET USED BOOKS & MUSIC 41655 Fenwick Street www.fenwickbooks.com

PORT OF LEONARDTOWN WINERY 23190 Newtowne Neck Road www.polwinery.com

SHEPHERDS OLD FIELD MARKET 22725 Duke Street www.shepherdsoldfield.com

OPAL FINE ART 41625 Park Avenue

THE GOOD EARTH NATURAL FOODS CO. 41675 Park Avenue www.goodearthnaturals.com

ROOT SUP & FITNESS Inside Shepherds Old Field Market www.rootsupfitness.com

BETH GRAEME PHOTOGRAPHY 22760 Washington Street

2 BROKE GIRLS BOUTIQUE Inside Shepherds Old Field Market

SOCIAL COFFEEHOUSE 41658 Fenwick Steeet www.socialcoffeehouse.company

ST. MARY’S ARTS COUNCIL 22660 Washington Street www.stmarysartscouncil.com

BOURBON & BOWS Inside Shepherds Old Field Market

CARRIE PATTERSON 22715 Washington Street www.carriepatterson.com

SPICE STUDIO 22715 Washington Street www.somdspice.com

JESSIE’S KITCHEN 22845 Washington Street

WHITE RABBIT 25470 Point Lookout Road

THE HAIR COMPANY 22740 Washington Street www.thehaircompany.biz

FREE Community Workout at root SUP & Fitness First Friday November 2nd • 5-6PM

3 01- 475 -1 6 3 0

41675 Park Avenue, Leonardtown • www.GoodEarthNaturals.com

MAKE LEONARDTOWN “YOUR SPECIAL PLACE TO BE” EVERY FIRST FRIDAY! LEONARDTOWN @LEONARDTOWNFF LEONARDTOWN FIRST FRIDAYS FIRST FRIDAYS

LBA

fine art & gifts 41652 Fenwick St. Leonardtown MD 20650 www.northendgallery.com l 301-475-3130

Leonardtown

Business Association

The LBA gratefully acknowledges the generous support of our Platinum Sponsors

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION DRUM WITH THE SoMar

CIRCLE!

DRUMMERS FROM 7-8PM

THE ARTS COUNCIL GALLERY SPACE 22660 WASHINGTON STREET • 1ST FLOOR

Sports

The County Times

Thursday, October 25, 2018

“Committed to the Community… Dedicated to Progress”



 



I WILL WORK TO...

• Maintain and develop roads, utilities, and buildings throughout St. Mary’s County

BACKGROUND

Life long resident of VOTE TIMOTHY A. •RIDGELL FOR COM St. Mary’s County

• Improve the St. Mary’s County LOSAP program Commissioner Candidate for the 1st Commission • Business Owner for for VolunteerBy Fire and EMS personnel Authority Timothy A. Ridgell for Commissioner, Anthony 20 years

*Contributions Donations are welcome. Please forward to: P.O. Box 8 • Provide Educational fundingand to promote student safety and increased student achievement

• Support the Sheriff’s Department and State’s Attorney’s office

• Past President of the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department

“Committed to the Community… Vote Timothy A. Ridgell for Commissioner to Progress” Commissioner Candidate Dedicated for the 1st Commissioner District By Authority Timothy A. Ridgell for Commissioner, Anthony W. Johnson, Treasurer *Contributions and Donations are welcome. Please forward to: P.O. Box 842 • Great Mills, MD 20634



 

The County Times

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Cops & Courts

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Blotter Assault 1st Degree Arrests

on at several other individuals in the area. Shortly after this incident, Peterson was confronted by a relative of the juvenile victim. Peterson and his wife Amber Lanesh Adkins, age 28 of Lexington Park, agreed to meet the relative outside, to settle the issue. The parties met outside, at which time Adkins produced a firearm from the inside of her jacket, and pointed the weapon at the victim, threatening to shoot the victim. Peterson and Adkins then left the scene and returned to their residence. Deputies made contact with Peterson and

Peterson

On October 17, 2018, at approximately 8:50 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 46300 block of Columbus Drive in Lexington Park, for the report of an assault with a firearm. Investigation determined Marcus Isaiah Peterson, age 29 of Lexington Park, brandished a firearm in the area of his residence, and then pointed the weapon at a juvenile victim; Peterson also pointed the weap-

Adkins

Adkins at their residence, and shortly after contact a search warrant was obtained for the residence. Located during the search warrant was a black replica handgun which matched the victims’ descriptions. Peterson was placed under arrest at which time Adkins became confrontational, and interfered with his arrest. Ultimately, both Peterson and Adkins were arrested; Peterson was charged with Assault First Degree, and Adkins was charged with Assault First Degree and Resist/Interfere with Arrest. Investigators Search for Robbery Suspect The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the individual pictured. On October 19, 2018, the individual pictured entered the Subway located on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park. Once inside the establishment, the individual made a gesture to imply he had a weapon; the individual then proceeded to reach over the counter, and take money from the cash register. The suspect then fled the establishment on foot. Witnesses describe the suspect as a white male, who was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a black mask. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is

asked to contact Corporal Chad Hartzell at (301) 475-4200 extension *8024 or by email at Chad.Hartzell@stmarysmd. com. Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 4753333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office PIO

As a member of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Strategic Management Plan (SMP) team, I wholeheartedly support the time and effort identifying our best practices to protect our community only to watch this effort not come to fruition in 12 years. My plan of action is: • Immediately fill the vacant positions in our School Resource Officer (SRO) program that have been vacant for years, and expand the program to all middle and high schools. Develop a strategy to fill every school as soon as practical. • A relentless pursuit of those who sell drugs, and those who use them. I will expand the Vice/Narcotics team, educate, and equip these officers to enhance our efforts. • Address the failed practices of hiring and retention of employees. Focus our efforts on developing a culturally diverse team of officers to enhance our understanding and efforts.

In Our Community

The County Times

Thursday, October 25, 2018

52nd U.S. Oyster Festival Oyster cook-off contestant Tammy Davis

Oyster cook-off champion Debbie Reynolds

One of the many performers

Shucking oysters

Shucked oysters ready to eat

At the information booth

6TH ANNUAL

FALL CONSIGNMENT

AUCTION

NOVEMBER 3RD, 2018 STARTING AT 8:30 AM • PREVIEW DAY NOVEMBER 2ND HAYES AUCTION SERVICES • GREEN MANOR FARM

38250 NEW MARKET TURNER RD • MECHANICSVILLE, MD 20659

In Our Community 25

The County Times

Thursday, October 25, 2018

It’s Time To Plant…

Museum Relaunches Camp Canoe

…BulBs

Daffodils

Tulips

Hyacinths

Packs of 50 bulbs

Only $2250

All Colors. Packs of 6 bulbs

Only $699

When You Buy 2 or more

Crocus

Packs of 50 bulbs

Mixed colors. Packs of 20 bulbs

Only $699

When You Buy 2 or more

…Fall cOlOr

Super 3 1/2” pots

Ornamental Cabbage & Kale

When You Buy a Flat of 18

5 for $3000

Pansies

Mums

Wentworth Grown! 8” Pots reg. $8.99 ea.

Only $175/pot

4 for $3000

8” Pots

…Fruit trees save 25%

OFF

Fall Porch Pots Or Make Your Own!

When YOu BuY 2

Or mOre

Old Town Camp Canoe is paddling once again on the waters of the Patuxent. Photo courtesy Augie Selckmann.

The vintage 25-foot Old Town Camp Canoe was relaunched on Tuesday at the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) after spending many years in storage. Patuxent Small Craft Guild (PSCG) volunteers have been restoring this beauty for the past eight months. Built in Maine in 1960, this classic canvas canoe was used for years at YMCA summer camps in Calvert County. The canoe first hit the water at Camp Druid Hill on the Patuxent River near Huntingtown, Maryland. Camp Druid Hill was a residential summer camp for African American youths from Baltimore and is now King’s Landing Park. These large canoes, sometimes referred to as war canoes, were very popular at summer camps and were used to teach water safety and the importance of teamwork to children. The 25-foot model seats an experienced paddler in the bow and stern and a crew of up to 12 campers. When the camp closed, the wooden boat was retired. In the late 1970’s, Augie Selckmann, Calvert County resident and avid canoe paddler, picked up the canoe at an auction for a mere $25. He covered it with fiberglass and it was later sold to George Surgent, the museum’s Boatwright. The PSCG volunteers have replaced several broken ribs and split planks, made new decks and inner and outer stems, stripped the fiberglass and re-canvased the boat. “This addition to the museum’s collection allows our mission to continue. This model fosters teamwork and we are excited about the educational programming opportunities it offers,” said Mark Wilkins, Curator of Maritime History. See the Patuxent Small Craft Guild members at work on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Patuxent Small Craft Center. For more information about the canoe, contact George Surgent at gsurgent@comcast.net. Press Release from CMM

…Perennials OnlY $988

select GrOuP

Gal. size

Project StarterS

Only

Natural Flagstone Flat

Edge Stone & Curb Stone

Cambridge Column Kit $ 00

6”x 8”x 2”

499

Only

ea.

Only

Patio or Pathway. Covers 100-120 sq. ft.

8”x 9”x 3”

$ 88

Colonial Gray & Natural Stone Pallets

$ 88

Only

ea.

47700/pallet

Only

27700/pallet

When you buy 3 or more

Fall IS For lawnS Green ‘n Grow Lime

White House Grass Seed

Apply lime now or anytime during fall.

Custom Blended for Southern Maryland

30 lb. bag Covers 5000 sq. ft.

50 lb. bag

ea.

Starter Fertilizer

Good for new lawns, installing sod & reseeding. Promotes rapid root growth. 5,000 sq. ft. Only

9988

2188

15,000 sq. ft.

When you buy 3 or more

Only

4988

NEW! Totes of Leafgro The equivelant of approximately 35 bags.

12999/tote

Only

11000

When you buy 3 or more

Now ScheduliNg Fall lawN & laNdScapiNg projectS call today to Schedule aN eStimate 800-451-1427

Wentworth Nursery Charlotte Hall

Prince Frederick

30315 Three Notch Rd, Charlotte Hall 20622

1700 Solomon’s Island Rd, Prince Frederick 20678

301-884-5292

410-535-3664 • 1-866-535-3664

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-7, Sat. 8-6, Sun. 9-6

Prices Good Thru November 9th, 2018

Oakville

5 minutes North of Hollywood 41170 Oakville Road • Mechanicsville 20659 301-373-9245 • 800-451-1427

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30-6, Sat. 7:30-5

In Our Community

The County Times

Thursday, October 25, 2018

St. Mary’s County Health Fair

Screenings, including for blood pressure by the College of Southern Maryland, were offered at the health fair.

Flu shots are always a popular feature of the Health Fair. They were provided by MedStar St. Mary’s Health Connections.

n o t g n e i v x i t e L ark Ault cCommunity P Ad NOW Available 1 & 2 bedroom apartments

21895 Pegg Road • Lexington Park, MD 20653 • (240)725-0111

Thursday, October 25, 2018

The County Times

Preservation Award Applications Now Open The Maryland Historical Trust is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Maryland Preservation Awards! You may complete a nomination here using the 2019 guidelines. Nominations are due November 9, 2018. The Maryland Preservation Awards, presented annually by the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Historical Trust, are the highest level of recognition for historic preservation, heritage education and community development projects in the state. Since 1975, the Maryland Historical Trust has honored the outstanding preservation efforts of more than 250 individuals and projects throughout the state. Awards are presented in four categories: Leadership and Service, Education and Community Engagement, Project Excellence and Stewardship. To learn more or submit a nomination, visit https://mht.maryland.gov/awards.shtml. Press Release from MD Historical Trust

Historic Sotterley, Inc. received a 2018 Maryland Preservation Award for Excellence in Public Programming

Prompt, Personalized, Professional

$10 WALK IN NAIL TRIMS

301-769-2363 25741 Three Notch Rd. • Hollywood MD

MEET ONYX

What do you get when you mix CUTE, SWEET, SMART AND UNIQUE together? You get me! Hi there, my name is Onyx and I’m a WONDERFUL male Siberian Husky/Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) mix. I’m an AMAZING BOY that loves hanging out with his human companions! I would probably do best in a home as an only animal where I can receive all of your LOVE AND ATTENTION! I also love to show off my skills. I know how to sit and give paw! If you think I’m your PERFECT MATCH, come meet me at TCAS and BE MY MIRACLE!

PLEASE CHOOSE ME! And remember, if there is room in the heart, there is room in the house! Come meet me and the wonderful gang at Tri-County Animal Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville) or call 301-9321713 for more information. To see more of my amazing friends available for adoption, “like” us on Facebook @ Tri-County Animal Shelter Southern MD.

Sports

The County Times

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Women’s Soccer Senior Day Dampened by Loss The St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s soccer team recognized their eight seniors Saturday afternoon before facing Penn State Harrisburg in Capital Athletic Conference action. The Seahawks (7-9-1, 2-3-1 CAC) came out on the short end of a 2-0 loss to Harrisburg (8-9-1, 2-4-0 CAC). Haley David (Frederick, Md./Smithsburg), Katie Flores (Towson, Md./Towson), Lauren Hall (Perry Hall, Md./Perry Hall), Rachel Harris (Poolesville, Md./Poolesville), and Emily Huey (Pocomoke City, Md./Snow Hill), Jenna Pastel (Silver Spring, Md./Einstein), Sam Saunders (Hanover, Md./Meade), and Zoe Smedley (Clarksville, Md./River Hill) were all recognized for their contributions and dedication to the Seahawk women’s soccer program. Click here for the Senior Day Game Day Program. St. Mary’s 0, Penn State Harrisburg 2 How It Happened The Seahawks edged Harrisburg, 11-5, in shots for the match while corner kicks were equal at three apiece. St. Mary’s and the Lions played to a scoreless draw at halftime with possession and chances being fairly even throughout the opening half. Play continued to be back and forth in the second stanza until Harrisburg finally broke through in the 61st minute as Tabitha Fake tallied her first of the season to put the Lions on the scoreboard. Harrisburg tacked on an insurance marker in the 70th minute as Kaeleigh Smedley scored off a free kick.

2018 Women’s Soccer Seniors - Photo Credit: Roshawn Panton

For the Seahawks Scorers: None Goalkeeper: Katie Flores (5 saves, 2 goals allowed, 90:00) For Penn State Harrisburg Scorers: Fake (1 goal); Smedley (1 goal) Goalkeeper: Kayla Arnold (8 saves, 0 goals allowed, 90:00)

Vintage Values

Clothes, shoes, furniture & much more!

30 CENT CLOTHING SALE Leonardtown & Lexingtown Park - Every Sunday Mechanicsville & Prince Frederick - Every Saturday

Shop at any of our 4 Locations!

Lexington Park Leonardtown Prince Frederick Mechanicsville 22755 Maple Rd. 25995 Point Lookout Rd. 98B S. Solomons Island Rd. 28255 Three Notch Rd. California, MD Leonardtown, MD Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Mon. & Tues. 9-7 Mon. & Tues. 9-7 Mon. & Tues. 9 to 5 Thurs. & Fri. 9 to 5 Wed. Closed Wed. Closed Wed. & Sun. Closed Sat. 9 to 5 Thurs. & Fri. 9-7 Thurs. & Fri. 9-7 Thurs. Fri. & Sat. 9 to 5 Sun. - Wed. Closed Sat. 9 to 5 Sat. 9 to 5 (443)975-7161 (240) 249-6148 Sun. 10-1 Sun. 10-1 (240) 237-8120 (301) 475-3655

Notes Today’s result marks the first time ever Harrisburg has 1. scored against the Seahawks and 2. beat St. Mary’s. The Seahawks now move to 5-1 in the series. By Justin Gordon · jpgordon@smcm.edu for SMCM

SMAC Scoreboard 2 0 1 8 - 2 0 1 9 VA R S I T Y F O O T B A L L Chopticon vs. Huntingtown

10/19/18

0-38

Leonardtown vs. North Point

10/19/18

0-41

Patuxent vs. West Lake

10/19/18

14-29

Northern vs. Mc Donough

10/19/18

47-0

Great Mills vs. St. Charles

10/19/18

16-6

Thursday, October 25, 2018

The County Times

Entertainment

Invasion Coming to Point Family-Friendly Halloween Returns to Annmarie Garden Lookout State Park The War of 1812 Returns in Dramatic Fashion

Visitors are invited to Point Lookout State Park the weekend of Oct. 27-28 to witness a living history reenactment of American forces during the War of 1812. Volunteers in period costumes and uniforms will interpret the life of soldiers and other Marylanders during the War of 1812, along with small arms demonstrations, drills and other events throughout the weekend. Camps at the historic fort area and on the beach at Point Lookout are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 28. There will also be a Saturday evening program.

Point Lookout figured prominently in the War of 1812 due to its vantage point at the confluence of the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. American soldiers on watch were able to monitor British vessels moving toward Annapolis or the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. “Invasion! The War of 1812” is hosted in partnership with the Friends of Point Lookout Inc. More information is available by calling 301-872-5688 or emailing the Friends of Point Lookout. Press Release from MD DNR

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, will host their annual trick-or-treating parade, Halloween in the Garden, on Saturday, October 27 with a new start time of 10:00am-4pm. The community will come together for the 19th year to create this safe and family-friendly Halloween activity! Kids and their families are invited to visit more than 70 booths collecting treats and small gifts from local businesses and community organizations. Creative and interactive booths line Annmarie’s Wooded Path to make for a fun experience for costumed visitors young and old. Admission is $2.00 per person and will benefit local charities, including the American Legion’s Holiday Food Basket Program and the Annmarie Scholarship Fund. Trick-or-treating bags will be provided courtesy of Dominion Energy. A Fast Pass for $5/person is available in advance online at www.annmariegarden.org to avoid the wait in the general admission line! Halloween in the Garden is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beautiful fall colors in the Garden, and

celebrate the change in the season by participating in this beloved Southern Maryland family tradition. The Festive decorations throughout the Garden will provide wonderful photo opportunities, so be ready to capture images to remember the day. Dress the whole family up in their Halloween finest and enjoy a day of trick-or-treating and fall fun! There will be food vendors selling family-friendly food and snacks. Visitors will also be able to shop from vendors including independent consultants, handmade crafts, and more. Parking is free in the field adjacent to the Garden. Halloween in the Garden is a smoke-free and pet-free event, so leave your cigarettes and pets at home. Purchase a Fast Pass online for $5 per person and jump the line, or buy your ticket the day of the event for $2 per person. For additional information, call (410) 326-4640 or visit www. annmariegarden.org. Press Release from Annemarie Garden

COMFORT DONE RIGHT THE NOBLE™ FIRE TUBE COMBI BOILER IS A MONEY-SAVING SOLUTION THAT DELIVERS BOTH HOT WATER AND COMFORTABLE SPACE HEATING

$1,000 rebate

CALL US FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

AN ENERGY CONSCIENCE SOLUTION FOR BASEBOARD HEATED HOMES

Endless Hot Water The Noble combi boiler delivers 4.8 gallons of hot water per minute* — the highest capacity in the combi market — so users can run multiple fixtures at the same time. *199 Model - See specs for delivery by model

For information call the experts at Taylor Gas Company

301-862-1000 • (855) 764-4GAS

or find us online at www.taylorgascompany.com 21434 Great Mills Road • Lexington Park • MD 20653

Education

The County Times

Thursday, October 25, 2018

STEM Expo at St. Mary’s CSM to Host First Women’s Business Showcase of Southern Mary- Our country and our community County Fairgrounds Saturday landThe College (CSM) Small Business have been built and nurtured by There are a variety of STEM-related programs available to students in St. Mary’s County and the fourth annual Maryland STEM Festival and Expo brings a myriad of STEM related activities, programs and organizations together in one venue. Parents and students can explore the various hands-on activities to help foster their child’s STEM interests. St. Mary’s County Public Schools is hosting the Maryland STEM Festival and Expo and has arranged to have exhibitors from many local and state agencies, to include Naval Air Station Patuxent River Educational Outreach Office, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Chemistry and Physics Departments, Southern Maryland Astronomical Society, University of Maryland Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and many more. There will also be opportunities for students to do some

hands on learning with demonstrations in robotics, rocketry, and many other fascinating areas of STEM. There truly is something for everyone at the Expo! Students of all ages are encouraged to attend. The 2018 Maryland STEM Festival and Expo is being held on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, Maryland. The Expo runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. There will be food and beverages available for purchase. Come and spend the day at this event. For more information on the Maryland STEM Festival and Expo, visit marylandstemfestival.org or contact Ms. Denise Mandis at 301475-5511 ext. 32138 or Mr. Jason Hayes at 301-475-5511 ext. 32116.

Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region is hosting a Women’s Business Showcase and brunch Nov. 7 at CSM’s La Plata Campus. The day’s keynote speaker will be Tameka Montgomery, who led the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development in support of the nation’s 28 million small businesses during President Barrack Obama’s administration. Currently the president and CEO of Core Strategy Partners, Inc., Montgomery will speak about “Doing Business Courageously.” The event will also feature 13 women small business owners from across Southern Maryland who will be on hand to share their business methods and successes. “As women entrepreneurs, we are constantly focusing and refocusing our lives and our journeys,” said SBDC Program Assistant Lisa Creason. “Women lead their companies and influence their families whether related by birth, marriage or by business.

strong women who give back and advocate for what’s right. This program is going to allow women to share their stories, and celebrate and build on each other’s achievements.” Register at https://bit.ly/WomensBizShow and join Montgomery and the owners of Excellent EZ Solutions, Fran’s Nu Image, Myra’s New Orleans, Nails & Faces of Joy Spa, Therapeutic Massage and Wellness Spa, Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Ultimate Beauty Shield, Mathnasium, Spider Hall Farm, Maertens Fine Jewelry & Gifts, The Good Earth Natural Foods Company, Wear Your Spirit Warehouse, Bekôz Marketing and Brackish Waters. The Inaugural SBDC Women’s Business Showcase will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at CSM’s La Plata Campus, Center for Business & Industry (BI Building) Chaney Enterprises Conference Room (113) located at 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, Md. The Maryland SBDC, South-

Tameka Montgomery, who was appointed by President Barrack Obama to lead the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development in support of the nation’s 28 million small businesses, will provide key note remarks at the CSM Small Business Development Center’s Inaugural Women’s Business Showcase Nov. 7.

ern Region, offers low cost and no cost online training, classroom training, events and consultations. Visit www.sbdchelp.com or https://www.csmd.edu/programscourses/non-credit/workforcetraining/sbdc/ for more details. Press Release from CSM

Thursday, October 25, 2018

The County Times

Robbie Loker Endorsement

To the Editor: Voters in District 29 A have an opportunity to elect a true stateswoman as their Delegate on November 6th. Robbie Loker has a demonstrated talent for bringing people together to solve complex problems. Her years spent managing programs to strengthen families and individuals in St. Mary’s, Charles and Prince George’s counties Departments of Social Services provided keen insight into the cumbersome bureaucracy of Maryland government. Working in the mortgage industry, she sees first-hand the struggles families face to achieve and maintain home ownership. She has served as President of several non-profit Boards of Directors in St. Mary’s County. She was instrumental in leading the St. Mary’s Hospital Board through the transition to become MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. She has spent her life serving the community both in professional and charitable roles and improving our community. Our Governor has achieved success by reaching across the aisle in Annapolis. Some of our local representatives have not followed his model, however, which is a disservice to the citizens of St. Mary’s County. Robbie recognizes the importance of bipartisanship in order to solve the complex problems that face our County and State. Her vast experience, ability to listen and work productively and positively with others will benefit the citizens of District 29A when she is our Delegate. Vote for Robbie Loker on November 6th! Susie and Henry Fowler Mechanicsville

Faye Wheeler Endorsement To the Editor: I am a former Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, having worked 40 years in the office- 16 of these years as your elected Clerk and I thank the citizens for giving me that honor to serve. In 1993 I employed as one of my deputies, Faye Wheeler, who worked in various positions for the next 13 years during my tenure and she has continued to work in the office faithfully for over a total of 25 years and now in a supervisory position. I believe that Faye will continue to instill in her staff the need to further learn and use that knowledge and the satisfaction they will enjoy in carrying out the many diversified duties and responsibilities required of them either by statute or rules of procedure in their positions as Deputy be it in the judicial or non-judicial category. I believe Faye Wheeler whole heartedly meets these criteria with her qualifications and background – all vital in fulfilling the many services as Clerk. I therefore endorse Faye for the position of Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County. Thank you. Respectfully yours, Evelyn W. Arnold Mechanicsville, Md.

Local Government Also Fails

To the Editor: Local Hollywood residents have been expressing major safety concerns over the past few years regarding the Hollywood Development Center and the Hollywood Auto Center and yet both local and state government say the concept site plans are legal and meet all requirements, including promoting the health, safety and public welfare of the County. While St. Mary’s County Board of Appeal members agreed “there are going to be accidents and we can’t stop them.” “we are going to have problems,” but “this is the best we have at this point,” they decided that the developers met the legal requirements for the concept site plans. These decisions were made in spite of statements from numerous residents who have lived in the area for decades and testified of dangerous road conditions that will not be fixed as part of the new development. Citizens have no opposition to developing the property on the corner of Rt 235 and Rt 245. However, they believe the main entrance should be on Rt 235 across from the Hollywood firehouse where a crossover in the highway already exists. Local residents believe the approved entrance on Rt 245/Sotterley Rd. that will incorporate five new lanes in only 500 feet of travel path will be even more dangerous than it already is. The BOA members also stated we have the County and State experts to make the decision on the final site plans to hopefully resolve safety concerns. As a reminder these are the same officials who have approved the debacle at the Rt. 4 and Rt. 235 intersection. Hollywood residents are in trouble if that’s the case. Have local governments not learned that just because something is legal that doesn’t make it right? The only good news is the true civility that occurred between the parties on each side of the issue. Complete and utter respect, politeness and professionalism was given by and to each side which is definitely not seen at the national level at the current time. At least in this respect local government is not as bad as the national government. Tracy Kubinec Hollywood, Md

To St. Mary’s County Voters: To the Editor: Faye Wheeler is a candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court. In her 25-plus years in the clerk’s office, she initially worked in the civil section, specifically working with juvenile cases. She became a court room clerk, rose to intermediate supervisor in the criminal section and eventually supervisor in that section overseeing the personnel in the Juvenile and Criminal divisions and the Jury Office. She has been an exemplary employee and would make a wonderful clerk. I fully endorse her candidacy. Joan W. Williams Hollywood, MD

The County Times

A E S G M &

Fun

40. Synchronizes solar and lunar time 41. Vehemently expressed 43. Hurt 44. Relative biological effectiveness (abbr.) 45. Gradually weaken 47. Cool! 48. Touch softly 51. Israeli city 53. Indicating silence 55. Protein-rich liquids 56. Tropical Asian plants 58. A very small circular shape 59. Type of wrap 60. Potato state 61. Spinning toy 64. Type of degree 65. Ornamental molding 67. Closes again 69. Verses 70. Rise up

CLUES ACROSS 1. Rhythmic patterns 7. Ethical theory 13. Nightclub 14. Upsets 16. Type of railroad 17. Home of The Beatles 19. Political organization 20. Disgraced cyclist Armstrong 22. Seven 23. Enlarges hole

25. Some are big 26. August __, German socialist 28. Unappetizing food 29. Cast out 30. Adult male 31. After uno 33. Midway between northeast and east 34. Kenyan settlement 36. Oxygen deprived 38. British writer

CLUES DOWN 1. Spanish seaport 2. Equal to one quintillion (abbr.) 3. Powders 4. One of the “Great” ones 5. Increase motor speed 6. “E.T.” director 7. Caught sight of 8. Congressional investigative body 9. Aroma 10. Runs without moving

Thursday, October 25, 2018

11. Southeast 12. About remembering 13. Slang for famous person 15. Potential criminal 18. Body part 21. All over the place 24. Conqueror 26. Actress Ling 27. Mauna __, Hawaiian volcano 30. Distributes 32. Golfing legend Sam 35. Laos musical instrument 37. Open payment initiative 38. Having no fixed course 39. Type of dog 42. Digital audiotape

43. Hit lightly 46. San Diego ballplayers 47. Stop working 49. Suitable for growing crops 50. Musical groups 52. Soft 54. Lowest point of a ridge 55. Beloved late TNT broadcaster 57. Thin strip to align parts 59. Cardinal number 62. Frozen water 63. One who is incredibly special 66. Rhodium 68. Top lawyer in the land

LAST WEEK’S PUZZLE SOLUTIONS

Legal Notice THE COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND (ST. MARY’S RYKEN, INC.) PROPOSED EXTENSION OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE MATURITY The Council of The Commissioners of Leonardtown (the “Town”) will meet on November 13, 2018 at 4:15 P.M. in the Council Meeting Room in Town Hall, 22670 Washington Street, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 to conduct a public hearing with respect to the proposed extension of the weighted average maturity of the Town’s Economic Development Revenue Bond (St. Mary’s Ryken Facility) Series 2017A (the “Series 2017A Bond”). The Series 2017A Bond was issued on March 30, 2017 in the original principal amount of $17,680,000 as a limited obligation of the Town and not upon its faith and credit pursuant to the Maryland Economic Development Revenue Bond Act (the “Act”) and Resolution No. 1-17, adopted by the Council and approved by the Mayor of the Town on February 13, 2017 (the “Resolution”). In accordance with the Act and the Resolution, the Town loaned the proceeds of the Series 2017A Bond, together with the proceeds of the Town’s Economic Development Revenue Bond (St. Mary’s Ryken Facility) Series 2017B issued in the original principal amount of $2,000,000 (the “Series 2017B Bond”), to St. Mary’s Ryken, Inc. (the “Facility Applicant”) for the purpose of (1) refunding the Town’s outstanding Economic Development Revenue Bond (St. Mary’s Ryken Facility) 2009 Issue issued in the original principal amount of $8,500,000 (the “2009 Bond”), the proceeds of which were used to finance and refinance the costs of the 2009 Facility (as defined below) and pay a portion of the costs of issuing the 2009 Bond and other transaction-related costs, (2) financing and refinancing all or a portion of the costs (to the fullest extent permitted by the Act) of the 2017 Facility (as defined below), and (3) funding or paying any one or more of the following: reserves, costs of issuance of the Series 2017A Bond and the Series 2017B Bond, interest on the Series 2017A Bond and the Series 2017B Bond for a certain period and other costs related to the transaction. The 2009 Facility consisted of and included the acquisition, construction and equipping of improvements by the Facility Applicant to the campus of St. Mary’s Ryken High School located at 22600 Camp Calvert Road, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 (the “Campus”), including (i) a new campus entrance, new parking area, turf field, bleacher seating and press facilities, Romuald Hall and renovations and improvements thereto, renovations and improvements to Paschal Hall, and HVAC improvements and renovations to Rupert Hall and Xavier Hall, (ii) the acquisition and installation of certain necessary or useful equipment and machinery and (iii) the acquisition of interests in land and improvements as may have been necessary or suitable for the foregoing, including rights of access, utilities and other site preparation facilities (the “2009 Facility”). The 2017 Facility consists of and includes the acquisition, construction and equipping of improvements to the Campus consisting of (i) a multi-story student activity complex containing approximately 48,035 square feet, which will house a performance court, offices, conference rooms, training room, locker rooms, multipurpose room, weight room, storage, fitness center and concession area, (ii) renovations to Paschal Hall, (iii) the acquisition and installation of certain necessary or useful equipment and machinery and (iv) the acquisition of interests in land and improvements as may be necessary or suitable for the foregoing, including rights of access, utilities and other site preparation facilities (the “2017 Facility”). The Facility Applicant was the initial owner of the 2009 Facility and continues to own and use the 2009 Facility in its operation of a high school. The Facility Applicant is the initial owner of the 2017 Facility and will use the 2017 Facility in its continuing operation of a high school. Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and will have a reasonable opportunity to express their views, both orally and in writing, on the proposed extension of the weighted average maturity of the Series 2017A Bond. Any written statement must be submitted prior to the hearing to the following address: The Commissioners of Leonardtown, Attention: Town Administrator, 22670 Washington Street, P.O. Box 1, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. A Resolution providing for the extension of the weighted average maturity of the Series 2017A Bond may be considered for adoption at the November 13, 2018 meeting of the Council or at a later meeting, either as originally introduced or as amended. THE COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN By: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator

Thursday, October 25, 2018

The County Times

Reverend John Abell Morgan Rev. John Abell, son of Joseph F. Morgan (1805-1867) and Catherine “Kitty” Abell (18101891) was born in St. Mary’s County on October 30, 1838. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1857 and was ordained in 1872. “During his lifetime, Rev. Morgan was credited with the revitalization of Loyola University’s educational curriculum and implementation of its first major building expansion in the late 19th century; as President, overseeing major renovations to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Philadelphia in 1886 and his efforts as the fourth editor of the Woodstock Letters published at Woodstock College, Baltimore, MD. Rev. Morgan contributed over 20 articles to the Woodstock Letters which “at the time of its discontinuation in 1969 was the oldest Jesuit magazine in the United States, and one of the oldest continuously published magazines in the whole Society.” In addition, he also served as President of Loyola College in Baltimore for nine years. “FATHER MORGAN DEAD: Dies Suddenly of Apoplexy at the Parochial Residence. Rev. Father John A. Morgan, of St. Aloysius Church, died last evening at 7 o’clock, at the parochial residence, at North Capital and I St., NW. Father Morgan was born 68 years ago in Leonardtown, Md. He belonged to one of the oldest families in St. Mary’s Co. In 1856 he entered the Society of Jesus and in 1876 took his last vows..” (Washington Post, November 27, 1906). “Father Morgan’s personality was marked, a colleague wrote, by that ‘old time Maryland geniality and bonhomie,’ which won for him (and the college) ‘a large circle of friends in Baltimore.’ The pace of activity at Loyola continued to increase under President Morgan, but his personality gave the college a buoyant, even relaxed, air.” “Death visited the College again on November 26 [1906] and released Fr. John Abel Morgan from his labors. Though he walked in the portals of death for months before the final summfns came, the end was comparatively sudden. He was seized with a stroke of apoplexy soon after supper, while seated with the Fathers at recreation. Extreme Unction was hurriedly administered, and in a few minutes his soul had passed to its reward. “At the time of his death he was within a year of his Golden Jubilee in the Society of Jesus… He was descended from an old and respected family of Maryland, famous for its steadfastness in the Faith during the early days of persecution in the Colonies…he taught at Gonzaga and Georgetown. Between 1867 and 1884, he worked along the whole Atlantic coast, between New Brunswick and Florida… From 1886 to 1890 he was Superior at St. Joseph’s Church, Philadelphia, and after a year in the counties of Maryland, he was for nine years Rector at Loyola College, Baltimore. Five years before his death a stroke of paralysis in Philadelphia robbed him of his energies, and he never really recovered from the shock all a good religious, carefully observant of duty in his own life, zealous for the glory of God and the salvation of Souls.”

Contributing Writers

“The Luxury of Time?” Looking at the bottom of a page in our hymnal during choir practice, I noticed how many of the composers of that time had passed away at early ages. The particular hymn I was looking at showed an age of 48 for one man and 42 for another. I thought, wow, this composer was only 48 when he died in 1608. At 48, I was still thinking about what I was going to do when I grew up and started adulting. That was 9 years ago, and I m still wondering if I have time to get started on a new career. I wondered if those who were living in the 16 th and 17th centuries were conscious of how short their lives could be. These composers seemed to accomplish such greatness in their short lives, granted they could have been child prodigies. Take a look at any old cemetery, or our own Christ Church Chaptico’s cemetery, and you are likely to see evidence of what we see now as short age spans on the gravestones. Did this knowledge of how truly short life can be encourage them to create and accomplish goals more quickly than their counterparts of today. Have we become so lackadaisical in today’s society believing that we have all the time in the world, in thanks to better living conditions, more sanitary eating/ cooking, and with advances in modern medicine, that we “put off today what can be done tomorrow”? We are given the luxury, in recent times, of the knowledge that we have a really good chance of living until our 80s or 90s. No, of course, this isn’t always the case, but we are given more hope now. Does this foster more procrastination of life’s goals? Since I was a teenager, I have always thought that I would “expire” in 2039. Let’s see, I will be 78 in that year. As a teenager that naturally sounded old to me, now, I think, “That’s only 21 years! 21 years goes by in the blink of an eye! What was I thinking?!” What have I accomplished in my first 57? Well, I could give a good list of my accomplishments like anyone. But what about writing that great American novel. You are probably wondering where all this came from. Me too, but I think it was from filling out life insurance forms, and thinking over how to plan out retirement, final wishes, and things like that which got me on this track. But, we should think about it, talk about it. If Alex Trebek, and all those other final expense commercials had their way, it would be all we ever thought about. When I sit in waiting rooms, I go to my Evernote app on my phone and mentally walk through my house labeling each item and who’s it is: whether it belongs to my husband and his family, or to mine. I type all this in letter form in a folder in the app with my sons’ names on it. I am hoping this will make things easier for them when the time comes. Or, they can just take everything to a thrift shop. I suppose I should start getting busy on everything I want to do- the list is long. And I know I can. That is our luxury, though one never knows when life can change as we all know all too well. What have I been waiting for – a house to drop on me? Whoa, better not even think that in storm season. I hope you accomplish something new and wonderful in your life and embrace this luxury. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@ yahoo.com or find me on Facebook.

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 week’s edition.

Ransom Hanford

Ransom “Billy” Hanford,80, of Lexington Park, MD formerly from Henderson, NC, passed away on October 19, 2018 in Callaway, MD. He was born on May 6, 1938 in Henderson, NC and was the son of the late Lucy Bell Hanford and Matt Ransom Hanford of Henderson, NC. Billy was the loving husband of Martha Haywood Hanford of Lexington Park, MD, whom he married on September 1, 1963 in Candor, NC. Ransom is survived by his children: Elizabeth Schlosser (Lou) of Lexington Park, MD, Melissa Hanford of Fort Lauderdale, FL, 6 grandchildren; Lauren Miller, William Miller, Owen Schlosser, Kyle Greenwald, Ransom Greenwald, and Chason Greenwald, 2 step grandchildren Dennis Schlosser and Corey Schlosser. As well as, siblings; Alton Hanford, Mark Hanford (Patsy), Wayne Hanford (Juanita), his sister in law Janice Haywood and Sue Hanford. He was preceded in death by his brother Ray Hanford and sister in law Charlene Hanford. He graduated from Henderson High School in 1956. In addition, he earned an Electrical Engineering Degree from North Carolina State University in 1964. Moreover Billy moved from Henderson, NC to St. Mary’s County, MD in 1964. Afterwards, he worked at Patuxent River Naval Air Base Testing Center for 33 years, retiring in 1997. Billy served in the United States Navy from February 6, 1957 to January 24, 1961. While serving in the United States Navy,

Thursday, October 25, 2018

In Remembrance

he earned the Good Conduct Medal. Billy started Cedar Point Financial Services in 1994, and worked as a consultant to EMA, Dyncorp, and Vitro. He was on the Board of Directors for Cedar Point Federal Credit Union and Cedar Lane Apartments. Billy loved fishing, traveling to different countries, investing in stock and bonds, spending time at his Carolina Beach condo and spending time with family and friends. Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650, Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation 230 E. Ohio Street, Ste 304 Chicago, IL 60611. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.

but also worked as a bookkeeper for The First National Bank of St. Mary’s, as a babysitter, as a salesperson at the Hub clothing store, and as a receptionist at Bernice’s Beauty Salon. Betty’s talents and interests were many. She enjoyed sewing, creating floral arrangements, gardening, traveling, going to plays, cheering on the Orioles, and spending time with her family. She was a loving caregiver to family and friends throughout the years. She always had a way of brightening your day with her laughter. Contributions may be made to the St. Francis Xavier Church, 21370 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 206, Avenue, MD 20609.

erine “Jo” Jones of Indian Head, MD; his grandchildren: Joseph Haggerty (Mandi) of Lusby, MD and Kellie Haggerty of California, MD; great grandchildren: Raegan and Ryleigh Haggerty and Tori Pernell; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he is also preceded in death by his siblings: Agnes Ferguson, Robert “Tootie” Readmond, John “Tinki” Readmond, and James “Sumpy” Readmond. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, PA.

Mary Elizabeth Farrell

Joseph Lee Readmond

Brian James Douglas

Joseph Lee “Bumsie” Readmond, 88, of Hollywood, MD passed away peacefully Wednesday, October17, 2018 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. He was born March 26, 1930 in Hollywood, MD to the late James Leonard Readmond and Emma Estelle Wallace Readmond. Bumsie is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. On December 18, 1948, he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country until his honorable discharge on April 12, 1950. He earned the Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp. On November 17, 1954 he married his beloved wife, Catherine Marie Readmond at St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Together they celebration over 54 wonderful years of marriage before her passing. He was a dedicated paver operator with over 30 years of dedicated workmanship with GenStar until his retirement in 1994. He was a skilled guitarist and also played the mouth harp. He enjoyed country music and playing in a band with his brothers. He loved spending time on the water, fishing and crabbing. He looked forward to hosting Fourth of July celebrations for his family and friends, accompanied with cold beer, hard crabs and lots of fun yard games. He customized his man cave from a shed out back, naming it the “bumshack.” He took great pride in his lawn and keep it meticulous manicured, along with his beautiful flower and bountiful vegetable garden. Bumsie is survived by his children: Janice Haggerty (Richard), Timothy Readmond, Sheila Marie Readmond (Ronald “Otis” Wood) and Jason Keith Readmond; his siblings: William Clyde “Bucky” Readmond (Sue) of Hollywood, MD, Jeanne Davis (Carl) of Beadford, TX, and Cath-

Brian James Douglas, 48, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away at his home on Friday, October 19, 2018. Brian was born on March 26, 1970 to Arthur H. Douglas, Jr. and Carolyn Marie Latham-Douglas in Washington, DC. Brian was a window installer in the building improvement industry. He enjoyed Harley and Street bike riding, NASCAR, speed boats, jet skis, moto cross, fishing, and the Dallas Cowboys, and spending time with his grandchildren and his Pitbull Hemi. Brian lived his life doing exactly what he wanted to do and how he wanted to do it, with no apologies and no regrets. He was a daredevil, thrill seeker and was an extremely talented drummer and tattoo artist. He was loving and extremely caring, never meeting a stranger. In addition to his parents, Brian is survived by his son, Brian James Douglas, II, of Charlotte Hall, MD; his brother, David A. Douglas, of Brandywine, MD; and his two grandchildren, Karlee Jaymes and Kameron David Douglas. The family will receive friends for Brian’s Life Celebration Visitation on Thursday, October 25th, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM, and Funeral Services on Friday, October 26th at 11 AM at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 3221 Mattawoman Beantown Road, Waldorf, MD

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Farrell, 81, of Leonardtown, MD, left her earthly home on October 17, 2018.Born in Oakville, MD on September 5, 1937, she was the daughter of Ella Mae Knight and William “Bill” Knight. She is survived by her husband of nearly four years, Dr. Herbert C. Winnik, and his daughters Aliza M. Robin and Natasha R. Winnik; her daughter Lisa K. Farrell; her son David L. Farrell; grandsons Tyler H. Jones and Travis D. Farrell; and siblings George G. Knight and Joseph A. Knight. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leonard B. “Tink” Farrell on October 16, 2010. She was also preceded in death by her siblings Doris C. Knight, John B. Knight, and James W. Knight. Betty was a homemaker most of her life

If you have had a loved one die recently, come and see us, we can help you through the process.

Lynda J. Striegel & Andrea B. Baddour WILLS • PROBATE ADMINISTRATION TRUSTS • BUSINESS LAW Please join us for “Preparing Your Estate Plan” hosted by Andrea Baddour and Robert Riffe of Edward Jones on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 6pm to 7:30 p.m. at Mamma Lucia’s restaurant in Prince Frederick. Dinner will be served. Please R.S.V.P to (301) 855-2246.

301-855-2246 • www.legalstriegel.com

Thursday, October 25, 2018

20601. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622.

Antonio Joseph Malaspina, Sr.

Antonio Joseph “Tony” Malaspina, Sr., 71 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on October 21, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born June 10, 1947 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Norma Pauline and Leon Antonio Malaspina. Tony is survived by his children; Dawn Stroud of Mechanicsville, MD, Marisa

The County Times

(John) Surdick of Odenton, MD and Antonio “Tony” (Melisa) Malaspina, Jr. of Mechanicsville, MD, siblings; Veronica (Butch) Malaspina and Maria (Rick) Gentry both of Mechanicsville, MD, grandchildren; Ryan Baird, John, Jenna and Jacob Surdick and Taylor, Kayla an Adriana Malaspina, great-granddaughter Ryleigh Baird, niece Maria (Sean) Fallon, nephew Rick (Amber) Gentry, Jr. Tony was preceded in death by his niece Amanda Gentry. Tony graduated from Suitland High School, he served in the U.S. Army, and retired from the U.S. Capitol Police. He worked for St. Mary’s County Animal Control as an Animal Control Supervisor for over 20 years. Tony was the owner of the Gun Locker in Mechanicsville, MD, he enjoyed hunting, football, playing poker and spending time with family and friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM in the Encounter Christian Center, 30080 Henry Lane, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 with a Memorial Service at 7:00PM with Pastor Dennis Gillikin officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Animal Control of St. Mary’s County, P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 744806, Atlanta, GA 30374-4806

Interment will be private. Arrangements by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.

Martin Henry Ritter

Martin Henry Ritter, affectionately known as Marty or Coach Ritter, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2018. Marty, born in St. Louis, Missouri, was the oldest of thirteen siblings. He later served in the United Stated Navy, where he fell in love with aviation and engineering working on board the U.S. Naval Carrier. After coming home from Vietnam, Martin worked at McDonnell Douglas Aircraft. Marty earned his Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from Parks College. Upon graduation, he moved to Southern Maryland to work at the Patuxent River

Obituaries

Naval Base for the Naval Air Test Center, continuing his career in Aerospace Engineering for over 30 years and becoming an expert in aircraft maintainability. During that time, he volunteered as a youth soccer coach. He had a love of fostering teamwork and sportsmanship in youth players. Marty also loved animals and always had several pets. For his retirement project, Marty converted a tobacco barn into a horse stable, and spent his days teaching children to take care of horses. Marty helped support his family by rescuing and adopting abused horses. Marty’s kind gentle nature and endless patient helped transform these animals into quiet calm horses that help children learn to ride. Marty enjoyed the time that he got to spend working on the farm and creating a beautiful peaceful setting for the community to enjoy. Marty is survived by his wife, Carrie Ritter. In addition, he is survived by eleven of his siblings, four children and four grandchildren. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, PA.

Calendars

Community

The County Times

Calendar

UPCOMING Dinner Theater Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 27108 Mt. Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville Fri. & Sat., Nov. 2 & 3 Tickets on sale now for CAPISCE?, a ‘30s detective movie dinner theater spoof by Kimberlee Mendoza. Catered by Olive Garden. Silent auction to benefit the Hungry Team. Advance Reservations Required. Tickets $30. Call: Judy Pulvirenti at 301-904-9484 or Cathy Johnson at 301-672-0015.

Thu., Fri., & Sat., Oct. 25, 26 & 27 Spirits of Saint Mary’s Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood Tours begin 7:00 PM (run every 10 minutes) Visit Sotterley if you dare, the casualties of wars past, too young to die and too far from home. Rain or shine! $15/ person (children under 2 free). Advance online reservations required. No walk-ins. No refunds or changes. Group rates available. 301-373-2280. www. sotterley.org

Thursday October 25 Maryland Politics Cole Cinema, Campus Center, St. Mary’s College of Maryland 4:30 - 6:30 PM St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Center for the Study of Democracy presents “Maryland Politics: Can Larry Hogan withstand the Blue Wave?” Many questions will be explored. Free and open to the public.

Friday, October 26 Park Place Toastmasters Church of the Ascension, Lexington Park, 21641 Great Mills Road 12:00 - 1:00 PM Develop your speaking, listening, and leadership skills in a non-threatening environment! 2018 Oldies for Oldies 5 South Event Center, 21030 Point Lookout Road, Callaway 6:30 PM A FAB evening of food and dancing to the sounds of the fabulous Beatles. Beatlemania Again will perform live. Wear your best 60’s outfit; $350 prize. Silent auction opens at 6:30. Cash bar and concessions available. Proceeds support Sugar Faces Senior Dog Rescue of Southern Maryland. $29/ea. (+ service charge) at www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/3499723 or call 410-474-2958. Trunk or Treat Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 9463 HG Trueman Road, Lusby 6:30 – 8:00 PM Free family fun on the church parking lot. Come in costume for sweets, treats and games. www.shepherofthebay.com

Thursday, October 25, 2018

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 Monday prior to our Thursday publication.

Pitch Tournament – High-Low-Jack –Game Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department 7:30 PM Doors open at 6:15. $20. Cash bar and food available. E-mail: jrussell@lvfd1.org SMTMD Open Mic Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico 7:30 PM Doors open 7:00. Hone your performance skills. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are welcome to this friendly venue. $7. Performers/free; sign up to perform, John Garner at garner@wildblue.net or 301-904-4987. Visit www.smtmd.org.

Saturday, October 27 Medication Collection Event Elks Lodge #2092,45779 Fire Department Lane, California and St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Hq., 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Community members may dispose of expired, unused, and unwanted medications and syringes. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. 301-475-4330. Holiday Festival and Bake Sale Hughesville Baptist Church, 8505 Old Leonardtown Road 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Crafts and baked goods created by members of the Knitwits. Contact Sharon Athey 301-884-8466. www.hughesvillebaptist.com Vendor & Craft Fair Leonardtown VFD Firehouse, Lawrence Ave. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Holiday gifts and goodies. LVFD Auxiliary food and bake sale. Fall & Christmas Craft and Vendor Fair 2nd District, Valley Lee VFD & RS, 45245 Drayden Road 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Homemade crafts. Stuffed ham sandwiches. Face Painting, Moon Bounce and Hay Rides. Darlene at 240-434-1095 Hide Tanning Workshop Historic St. Mary’s City, Woodland Indian Hamlet, 18751 Hogaboom Lane 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Park and meet at the Visitor Center. A workshop in the traditional approach to hide tanning. Designed for beginners (ages 14+), takes you through the steps required to do natural brain-tanning. $20/person. Space is limited. Register: 240-895-4990. www. HSMCdigshistory.org SOMD Pinups for Paws Leonardtown Wharf 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM A calendar release party and car show to benefit all local rescues in the tri county area. Vendors and rescues present. Live music, raffles, costume contest for kids and pets. $20

to enter a car for the show. Free for spectators. Halloween in the Garden Annmarie Garden Dowell Road, Solomons 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Something SPOOKtacular for Halloween! Dress the whole family for a day of trick-ortreating, art activities, lunch and more. $2/person. Benefit local charities and the Annmarie Scholarship Fund. www.annmariegarden.org STEM Festival and Expo St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM STEM related activities, programs and organizations in one venue. Parents and students can explore hands-on activities. Free and open to the public. Food and beverages for purchase. Contacts: Ms. Denise Mandis at 301-475-5511 ext. 32138 or Mr. Jason Hayes at 301-475-5511 ext. 32116. marylandstemfestival.org Bluegrass for Hospice Flat Iron Farm, Great Mills 12:00 – 8:00 PM Family event featuring Bluegrass music all day, door prizes, raffles, and a silent auction. 301-737-3004. CSM Benny C. Morgan Series College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206, Hollywood 3:00 PM Soprano Jenni Dunn performs. Free. 301934 -7828. www.csmd.edu/community/ the-arts/music/benny-c-morgan-series/index. PING in Concert Historic St. Mary’s City, Brick Chapel of 1667, 18751 Hogaboom Lane 3:00 - 4:00 PM St. Mary’s College of Maryland Music Department’s vocal ensemble, PING, performs a cappella musical selections, under the direction of Professor Larry Vote. Free. Park at the Visitor Center. 240-895-4990, info@HSMCdigshistory.org. www.HSMCdigshistory.org Fall Festival Callaway Baptist Church, 20960 Point Lookout Road 4:00 - 7:00 PM Food, Games, Treasure Hunt, Cake Walk, and Door Prizes. Free event. Invite your Friends and Family. 301-994-0655

Sunday, October 28 Harvest 5k for Snack Sak Program Lancaster Park, Lexington Park 9:00 AM – Noon Join United Way and others as we walk/run to end childhood hunger in St. Mary’s County. Snack Saks provides 7.5lbs. of child friendly, nutritional, snacks to hungry children in our public schools over the weekends and holidays. Costumes, Prizes, and Goodie Bags. www.uwsm.org for registration form The Arc’s Trick-or-Trot 5K/1K Potter Heating & Electric, 6 Irongate Drive, Waldorf

1:00 PM Fun for All Ages & Abilities. The Arc Southern Maryland’s 4th annual Trick-or-Trot 5K and 1K Fun Run/Walk/Roll fundraising event. Proceeds benefit people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Info, registration, visit www.arcsomd.org/trot. Dinner & Cruise Morris Point Restaurant, 38869 Morris Point Road, Abell 2:00 – 8:00 PM Cruise on the St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi. Cocktail reception at St. Clement’s Island Museum. Dinner at local waterside Morris Point Restaurant. $45/person. 20 person limit. Info and reservations: 301-769-2222

Monday, October 29 VRSA Fundraiser Chipotle Mexican Grill, Lexington Park 4:00 - 8:00 PM Chipotle Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary (LVRSA) Fundraiser. Get a flyer at lvrs.org and bring it or show it to your cashier on your phone, or just let the cashier know you are there to support the LVRSA fundraiser.

Tuesday, October 30 Nature Discovery Time Greenwell Foundation, 25420 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood 10:00 - 11:30 AM Outdoor discoveries and learning. Sensory Play, Games, Songs, Art, Music, Stories, Seasonal Activities, Dance, and More. $8/child. Ages: up to 6 years old and their caregivers. Follow us on Facebook for changes or weather notifications. www.greenwellfoundation.org 301-373-9775 or email: info@greenwellfoundation.org Harvest Festival Living Hope Church, 21650 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills 5:00 - 8:00 PM Family-oriented events for all ages. Homemade apple butter, apple cider, a chili cookoff, trunk or treat, corn hole, sack races, caramel apples, hay rides, pumpkin painting and live music. ECC Trunk or Treat 30080 Henry Lane, Charlotte Hall 6:00 PM Join us for hot dogs, hay rides and harvest fun. Boo Through 2018 Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department Station 2 7:00 PM Drive through our Haunted Fire house. Goodie bags for the children Free. 301-884-4709

Calendars

The County Times

Thursday, October 25, 2018

St. Mary’s Department of Aging

Programs and Activities

Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658 Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101

Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information

Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services

Nutrition for Bone and Joint Health

Dietitian Donna Taggert will address nutrition for bone and joint health on Monday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. Bring your questions concerning these important concerns to this free, interactive presentation. Call 301475-4200, ext. *1658 or stop by the Loffler reception desk to register. If you would like to schedule an appointment for nutrition counseling, make an appointment with Donna by calling or texting 240-538-6539.

Truth Be Told Art: Pumpkin Harvest Design

Truth Be Told Art (TBTA) is a Christian-based paint party business, with God’s Word as its focus. Artist Beth Radford will be at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. to guide you as you paint this Pumpkin Harvest Design on an 8” x 24” canvas with finishing touches to give it a wooden effect. The design features Psalm 85:12. There will be a brief video introducing the company story and an opening prayer at the beginning of the event with Christian music played during the class. The cost is $30 and includes all supplies and instruction. Snacks and beverages will be provided as a courtesy by the center. Space is limited and payment is due at sign up. Participants must sign up no later than end of business on Tuesday, Oct. 23. To sign up and pay for this painting party in advance, please visit

the front desk. For more information call 301-475-4200, ext. *3101.

Halloween Party at Loffler

Kick off the holiday season at the Loffler Senior Activity Center by celebrating Halloween! The party starts on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. with music, dancing, occasional spurts of impromptu entertainment (bring your good nature- there will be a few tricks and they may be on you!) along with a scary lunch: Spicy Spider Cider, Coffin-Wrapped Monster with Sour Yellow Sauce, Dirt-Dabbled Orange Earth Apples, Green Leaves with Severed (Mandarin) Sections, Honeyed Toadstool, and for dessert: Smothered Burial Mounds. (If you are too squeamish for this repast, you can be served the following insteadBratwurst & Roll with mustard, Seasoned Oven Fried Sweet Potato, Mandarin Orange & Spinach Salad, Honey Baked Apple, and a Cupcake). If you want to ramp up the fun, wear a costume- there will be prizes in several categories! This is a ticketed event ($6 suggested donation) with a limited number available. Stop by Loffler to get your tickets while they are still available. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658 if you have any questions.

Veterans Resource Day

Join us for the third annual Veterans Resource Day on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. This year’s Veterans Resource Day will include a ques-

tion and answer session centered around veterans affairs, informational workshops, displays by local veteran support organizations, peer counseling, and workshops discussing PTSD and being a caregiver for a veteran. Following the question and answer session, we invite you to join us for lunch, provided by Mission Barbeque. This event is free and open to the public. We encourage veterans, active service men and women, their friends and family members, and employers that work with veterans to attend. For more information, contact Community Programs & Outreach Manager Sarah Miller at 301-475-4200, ext. *1073, email sarah.miller@stmarysmd.com, visit www. stmarysmd.com/veterans.asp, or find us on Facebook, keyword St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services.

Intro to Shamanism

The Northern Senior Activity Center will host an Intro to Shamanism class on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 1-3 p.m. Learn history of shamanism, its view on illness and treatment in this 2 hour introduction class. Most cultures around the world have ancestries that were shamanic in nature. From the British Isles, to China, to Australia, Africa, and North and South America you can find traces of village, or nomadic tribes who practiced Shamanism. This is not a religion; one can be any religion and use this spiritual practice to enhance their own connections to their higher power. This class is led by Deanna Slate Sten-

Minecraft Challenge

Friends of the St. Mary’s County Library Fall Book Sale

The Friends of the St. Mary’s County Library will hold the Fall Book Sale on Sunday, October 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale will be held outside in good weather, and will be held inside the library if it’s raining. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted.

Halloween Spooktacular!

All three locations of the St. Mary’s County library will hold a Halloween Spooktacular on Tuesday, October 30. Charlotte Hall Library will hold a Spooktacular from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 am., Leonardtown Library from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Lexington Park Library from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy trick-or-treating in the library and participate in a costume parade to show off your awesome Halloween costume. It’s some not-so-spooky fun for the whole family! No registration required.

Leonardtown Library will hold Minecraft Challenge on Thursday, November 1 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Can you think on your feet, team up, use creativity, and complete the challenge? Come play Minecraft with us and find out! Must be able to use a mouse and keyboard commands, and be familiar with how to play Minecraft (we will not use the tutorial). Ages 8-11. Registration opens on October 18 for this program.

Itsy Bitsy Storytime

Leonardtown Library will hold Itsy Bitsy Storytime on Friday, November 2 from 10 – 10:30 a.m. A storytime designed for a smaller group. It'll be a bit more chill, but just as much fun as regular storytime. Recommended for ages 2-5 with their caregivers. Registration required and opens on October 19.

Capture the Flag: Ethical Hacking Cybersecurity Competition

Lexington Park Library will hold MAGIC’s Capture the Flag: Ethical Hacking Cybersecurity Competition on Saturday, November 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. MAGIC’s Capture the Flag is an ethical hacking cybersecurity competition for

nett, Maryland Licensed Acupuncturist and Nationally Certified Diplomat with NCCAOM. She holds a Master’s Degree in Transformative Leadership and Social Change. She is a graduate of the three year program in the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, Tom Cowan’s two-year program in Celtic Shamanism and Sandra Ingerman’s two year Shamanic teachers’ training program. The cost of this class is $25 and is due at sign up. Space is limited. To sign up with payment in advance, please visit the front desk. For availability call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.

Veterans Circle Celebration

On Friday, Nov. 9, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., the staff at the Loffler Senior Activity Center will honor veterans, active duty and former service members at our annual Veterans Circle Celebration- a touching tribute to those who have served our country and those who serve today. Veteranswear your ribbons (and your uniform if you wish). A staff-prepared breakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m.; opening ceremony at 10 a.m. The event this year is a ticketed event- cost is $4 for civilians, FREE for veterans and active duty service members (ticket still required). A limited number of tickets are available at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, for more information.

entry-level participants at the high school and college level. No prior experience is required and the event is free for participants. MAGIC’s CTF will feature teams of 2-4 students working their way through a series of cybersecurity puzzles set up in a ‘jeopardy’ style format to find hidden flags to earn points. Coaches will be on site to help students if needed. The top 3 teams overall will win Amazon gift cards, and every participant gets a free t-shirt! A limited number of laptops are available, students who can do so should plan to bring their own laptops. Register today as space is limited!https://magicinc.org/event/capture-theflag-006-ethical-hacking-cybersecurity-competition Registration closes October 31 at noon.

Barracoon: The Story of the Last Black Cargo

Leonardtown Library will hold a special Dismantling Racism and Choose Civility book discussion on Barracoon: The Last Black Cardo on Thursday, November 8 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Karl Pence will join us to discuss the new Zora Neale Hurston book titled Barracoon: The Story of the Last Black Cargo.

The County Times

Thursday, October 25, 2018

BusinessDIRECTORY WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLACE A BUSINESS OR CLASSIFIED AD IN OUR PAPER? EMAIL ALDAILEY@COUNTYTIMES.NET OR JEN@COUNTYTIMES.NET

301-884-5904 Fax 301-884-2884

Cross, W ood & Wynkoop Cross, Wood & Wynkoop And AssoCiAtes, inC.

PINE HILL

and Associates, Inc.

TECHNOLOGY PARK

Serving 1994 MD 20659 28231 Three The NotchCommunity Road, Suite 101 •Since Mechanicsville, 301-884-5900 (office) • 301-934-4680 (office) • 301-884-0398 (fax)

info@crossandwood.com Group Health Insurance • Individual Market Health Insurance GROUP & INDIVIDUAL HEALTH • LIFE INSURANCE Dental • &Vision • AFLAC EMPLOYER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PLANNING Life Insurance • Short & Long Term Disability Payroll Services

Julie E. Wynkoop

Do you need lower office overhead costs?

PINE HILL TECHNOLOGY PARK Flexible lease terms to work with your contract schedule Full service terms including electric and janitorial expenses Only 3 miles from Gate 2 Only .03 miles from Gate 3 Lovely, quiet campus setting

1200 to 6,000 sq ft available including lab/conference space

Barbara Svenson (301) 502 -7876

3660barbara@gmail.com

48015 Pine Hill Run Road, Lexington Park. MD 20653

John F. Wood, Jr.

President Vice President Call 301-884-5900 • 301-934-4680 • Fax 301-884-0398 info@cwwains.com • www.cwwains.com

DAVE’S ENGINE SERVICE “Where Service Comes First” Sales & Service

Farm Equipment • Machine Shop Home Industrial Engines • Welding

$245 Per Ton 40 Pound Bag $5.90 27898 Point Lookout Road • Loveville, Md • 20656

The County Times

Thursday, October 25, 2018

ClassifiedADS Cash Paid For Farm & Construction Equipment Call 301-536-6039

Min-Pin Puppies 1ST SHOTS • WORMED • VET CHECKED READY NOW! MALES - $300 FEMALES - $350 41360 FRIENDSHIP CT., MECHANICSVILLE, MD 20659 NO SUNDAY SALES.

FOUND CAT

Cat found approximately September 1st, 2018. Gray tabby, wearing red collar with bell. St. Mary’s County, St. Andrews Road area. Call 301-475-3277. Leave message with phone number.

Horse Trailer For Sale! Hawk 2-Horse • Straight Load • Warmblood Sized! Custom front storage locker. Refurbished ramp with nonslip rubber mat. Wheels and hitch sandblasted and painted.

Excellent condition • Price $6,000

Call/text: 240-587-8156 • Email: fullstridecom@me.com

LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS LOCAL ADVERTISERS Real Estate Services Vehicles

Employment Child Care General Merchandise

WWW.SOMD.COM CLASS.SOMD.COM

YOUR ONLINE COMMUNITY FOR CHARLES, CALVERT, & ST. MARY’S COUNTIES Publisher

Thomas McKay

Associate Publisher General Manager Al Dailey Advertising Jen Stotler Tim Flaherty

Eric McKay

the residents of St. Mary’s County. The St. Mary’s 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. Mary’s

aldailey@countytimes.net

County Times does not espouse any political belief or endorse any product or service in its news coverage.

jen@countytimes.net timflaherty@countytimes.net

Editor Dick Myers

dickmyers@countytimes.net

Graphic Designer Jeni Coster

jenicoster@countytimes.net

Staff Writer Guy Leonard

The St. Mary’s County Times is a weekly newspaper providing news and information for

guyleonard@countytimes.net

Contributing Writers Laura Joyce, Ron Guy, Linda Reno , Shelbey Opperman

To be considered for publication, articles and letters to the editor submitted must include the writer’s 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. Mary’s 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 writer’s argument. Copyright in material submitted to the newspaper and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the St. Mary’s 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. Mary’s County Times cannot guarantee that every letter or photo(s) submitted will be published, due to time or space constraints.

County Times St. Mary’s

P. O. Box 250 • Hollywood, MD 20636

The County Times

Thursday, October 25, 2018