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Former County
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Leonardtown Paves
Way For Library,
Senior Center
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Planners Advised On
Hollywood Project
Appeal
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should be continuing
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to look for bad practices
so people can have a

level of confidence in the
government it elects.
-County Commissioner Todd Morgan

on the indictment of a former planning
department employee.
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Former County Employee Indicted

Over Improper Inspections
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A county employee who was dismissed
from the Department of Land Use and
Growth Management (LUGM) near the
beginning of the year and whose actions
while employed triggered a criminal probe
has been indicted by St. Marys Grandy
Jury on charges that he recklessly endangered public safety by performing illegal
building inspections.
Brian Richley Taylor, 40 of Clements
faces six counts of reckless endangerment
after a county sheriffs office investigation
alleged that he performed numerous inspections on dwellings under construction
that he was neither authorized nor certified
to complete.
While employed as the countys Code
Coordinator from 2009 to March of this
year, Taylor was responsible for supervising the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy that allowed final access for prop-
erty owners once all inspections of the

structure, electric, plumbing and gas had
been made.
Police allege that Taylor illegally made
those inspections on his own, without the
knowledge of his superiors at LUGM;
those inspections are the purview of a private contractor such as MDIA located in
Hollywood.
Though he was charged for only six violations during 2015, police say that he performed illegal inspections on more than 50
different permit cases.
The County Times first broke the story
back in April that there was an ongoing
criminal investigation into activities at
LUGM and that the focus of the investigation was not regarding a current employee.
Capt. Daniel Alioto, commander of the
sheriffs office Vice/Narcotics division
which headed up the investigation, said it
was a difficult one to work through.

We encountered obstacles immediately
throughout the investigation, Alioto said,
adding that the 50 violations his investigators found were ones that cant be explained away under any circumstances.
The choice to prosecute six of those cases
was the decision of States Attorney Richard Fritz, Alioto said.
The senior law officer also signaled that
this investigation may have longer reaching affects.
Well continue to look into all aspects
of these actions, Alioto said.
Back in April LUGM chief Phil Shire
said that questions started to surface regarding certain cases of inspection reports
and subsequent documentation during a
routine audit.
County Commissioner Todd Morgan
said that the investigation was indicitive of
the actions the county should be taking to

ensure bad practices were stopped.
It looks questionable, Morgan said.
Im glad were finally weeding it out.
We should be continuing to look for bad
practices so people can have a level of confidence in the government it elects.
County Attorney George Sparling said
he did not believe Taylors alleged violations of law exposed the county to any potential successful legalaction.
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County Attorney Briefs

Planning Commission on
Hollywood Project Decision
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
After the county Board of Zoning
Appeals effectively reversed the decision of the Planning Commission denying the construction of a major commercial project in the northern section
of the Hollywood Town Center at a critical intersection, the countys attorney
said Monday that the reversal could be
appealed to the Circuit Court.
But, George Sparling said, that appeal might not have a good chance of
success.
Very rarely in a Circuit Court are
they going to overturn such a decision
based on the evidence, Sparling told
members of the Planning Commission
at their Aug. 8 meeting.
After several meetings the planning commission denied the project,
mostly over traffic concerns, but the
appeals board reversed that with some
conditions.
The latest approval means that the
developers of the Hollywood Commercial Center, Dean Partnership LLC
and Hollywood Partners, will be able to
build out their project on 50,200 square
feet of a 14-acre site on the east side of
Route 235 just north of the intersection
with Sotterley Road.
The proposed development would sit
at one of the corners of that very intersection and would eventually include a
CVS Pharmacy, a commercial site that
could be large gas station and another
retail element, according to planners.
But the projects approval comes with
conditions.
There will have to be a larger buffer

along Old Three Notch where trees will
have to be preserved.
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development would be,
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Next Phase of FDR Boulevard Leonardtown Paves Way

Construction Set to Begin
For Library, Senior Center
August 15
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Drivers traveling on FDR Boulevard and

First Colony Boulevard near the First Colony Shopping Center, and motorists traveling on Old Rolling Road should prepare
for possible delays as construction of FDR
Boulevard continues.
Phase 1B of the project, located in the
8th Election District, from First Colony
Boulevard to just west of the Old Rolling

Road intersection in California, MD, will
begin on or about August 15, 2016. Work
will continue for approximately one year
until the project is completed. Crews will
work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays
and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.
With some dissention during their Monday meeting the Leonardtown Town Council approved an amendment to their plan for
the annexation of what was once known as
the Hayden Property on Hollywood Road
which will allow for the eventual construction of the new Leonardtown Library and
senior center complex.
The amendment allowed the originally
planned school and sports fields to be removed from the plan to make way for the
library and senior center; Leonardtowns
part in the over all scheme of things is to
annex the property into the town to extend water and sewer capacity to the new
projects.
The vote marked another step in making the complex a reality; the project was
one of the most contentious in the county,
with some in the county government and
the town council wanting the project built
on the Hayden Property while still others
wanted it built in the downtown area.
Mayor Dan Burris was one of the supporters of a downtown location but he said
the vote to amend the annexation agreement was one that was needed since the
town would likely be on the losing end of
an appeal should the amendment not pass.
Council Member Leslie Roberts, a key
supporter of a putting the library on the
Hayden Property, supported the change because she believed it was not a major one.
Roberts has gone on record stating that

she supported the library going on the
Hayden property for fear that the deal to
build one would evaporate as it did several
years before.
Council Member Tom Combs continued
to favor the idea of putting the library in the
downtown but realized that idea was long
past consideration.
Im opposed to the library being out
there [at the Hayden Property] but there
isnt much we can do about that, Combs
said, adding his concerns that the town
would likely lose if there were any appeal
of a vote not to approve the amendment.
Council Member Jay Mattingly recused
himself from the vote because he was a
county employee and Council Member
Roger Mattingly voted for the amendment.
Council Member Hayden Hammett was
the sole member to cast an opposing vote.
He said the entire rationale behind the
annexation agreement on the Hayden Property was to avoid construction of a major
project there that would draw development
and public interest away from downtown.
That was exactly what the new library
and senior center there would do, he said.
Thats exactly why that clause was put in
there, Hammett said.
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The Maryland Department of Agriculture does more than just work with farmers to ensure sound farmland management
practices. It helps ensure the wise use of
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the health of humans and animals. And
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SMECO Warns Customers to

Avoid Payment Scams
Phone scams have become more prevalent as technology has developed over the
years. With the increased capabilities of the
internet, people have found new ways to
cheat unsuspecting consumers out of their
hard-earned money. Southern Maryland
Electric Cooperative (SMECO) customermembers have been victimized from time
to time as scammers seem to work their
way through different areas of the country.
Some trends have emerged as scammers
become more proficient.
According to Tom Dennison, managing
director of government and public affairs
at SMECO, Scammers frequently prey on
the elderly and people who speak English
as a second language. But, lately, businesses have been targeted. In one incident, a
frantic business owner received a call and
was told his power would be cut off within
an hour if he didnt make a payment. That
business owner was focused on a major
event he was preparing for, and he became
alarmed. Rather than taking a few minutes
to contact SMECO directly to check his account, he made a payment over the phone
to the fraudulent caller.
Scammers may target businesses because of several factors. Businesses usually have higher monthly bills and scammers will take advantage of that, claiming the business customer owes $1,500
rather than just $200. Businesses may
have more than one person authorized to
pay bills, and scammers exploit the lack
of communication between employees and
business wners.
To cause further confusion, scammers
can make the name of the utility appear on
a customers caller ID, and they have improved their ability to trick people by duplicating voice recordings and imitating utility phone systems. Some of the ways these
scammers can imitate the utility are pretty
convincing. A scammer who provided a
call-back number even used voice prompts
that were recorded from SMECOs phone
system, said Dennison.
Complicating factors have also been added to the landscape in the form of alternate
energy suppliers and solar companies that
are trying to conduct business legitimately.
According to Dennison, Some energy
suppliers and solar companies may contact
customers to offer their services, but cus-
tomers should never feel obligated to provide their account information. Legitimate
companies can provide services without
requiring a customers accountnumber.
When asked what SMECO customermembers can do to avoid being victimized,
Dennison offered a list of suggestions.
Customers should try to be aware of their
typical monthly bills and their due dates.
Electric utilities follow state regulations
and have set schedules for billing and payment, Dennison explained. That frantic
business owner I described had never had
his power cut off before and he wasnt
familiar with our procedures. SMECO
has a set routine for collecting payments
fromcustomers.
Unknown callers who give short
deadlines and threaten to cut off
service within an hour or two are
probably running a scam.
SMECO will mail a termination notice if a bill is past due.
SMECO calls customers who owe a
past due balance using an automated phone system with a recorded
message; rarely will SMECO employees make personal collection
phone calls.
Collection calls are made about 10
days before service is to be terminated. SMECO does not require
payment at the time of the call.
SMECO does not make collection
calls or terminate service on weekends or holidays.
If service is going to be terminated,
a SMECO collector will knock on
the customers door before turning
off service.
SMECO collectors will accept credit
card payments, checks, or money orders, but they do not accept cash\
Conversely, customers who know they
owe money should contact SMECO to
make payment arrangements. Because
SMECO does initiate automated collection
calls and customers can choose to make a
payment over the phone, some phone calls
are legitimate, saidDennison.
Fraudulent activities are also conducted
by email. Customers who receive electronic bill notices should not open emails
from unfamiliar sources. SMECOs emails
contain account-specific information, such
as the customers name and the first few

digits of the account number, and they use
the co-ops distinctive orange and green
colors. Emails that contain several grammar and spelling mistakes are probably not
legitimate. If an email looks suspicious, it
may contain malware or links to a virusinfected website. Customers who receive
a suspicious email should not open it or
click on any links; they can simply delete
the email.
For customers who believe they have
received a fraudulent email or phone call,
some basic guidelines follow.
Customers should use the phone number
printed on their monthly bill and only give
payment information over the phone if they
initiate the contact.
Customers should not provide personal
information, banking information, user
names, passwords, or account information
to unauthorized callers or in an email.
Customers should not provide Green
Dot, Western Union, or Moneygram payments to unauthorized callers.
mation, they can call SMECO directly.

Our contact center is open 24 hours a day,
every day. SMECOs phone number is
1-888-440-3311, and its printed on every
customerbill.
SMECO has issued alerts when customers have notified the co-op that these scams
are taking place. Not only are scams a
nuisance, but these crooks can steal thousands of dollars from unsuspecting residents and businesses, said Dennison. We
want to help prevent this type of crime
by educating our customers whenever we
hear about people being tricked out of their
hard-earned money.
He added, SMECO has a number of
ways customers can pay their bills that will
help prevent confusion. Customers can
use budget billing to pay the same amount
every month. They can use AutoPay to
have payments made automatically with a
credit card or checking account. Customers can easily go online and make weekly payments if that helps them with their
personal budget. We offer a variety of
payment methods that are free and convenient because our goal is to make it easy
for customer-members to do business with
SMECO, but we also want to help protect
people from scams. For more information,
visit smeco.coop/stop-scams.
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Customers should never meet unauthorized callers at a local store or bank to make
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at risk.
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a phone call from someone threatening
to disconnect their power, they may hang
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Is it an overdose?
What do I do?
Three Things to
Know About a
Multi-generational
Workforce
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Staff Writer
The number of overdoses from heroin

are on the rise TIME IS CRITICAL.
The St. Marys County Health Department is offering the Overdose Response
Program for FREE to community members who may be able to save the life
of someone experiencing an overdose from heroin or other opioids.
Participants in this training program will learn:
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the importance of calling 9-1-1 in medical emergencies
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More than one in three workers in todays

workforce are Millennials. It is not uncommon for an organization to have three generations Baby Boomers, Generation Xers
and Millennials work in the same office.
Pew Research Center defines those born
between 1981 and 1997 the Millennials. In
2016, they age from 19 to 35. Pew reported
in April that Millennials have surpassed
the Baby Boomers to become the nations
largest living generation. In 2015, Millennials replaced Generation X to become the
generation that claims the biggest share of
the countrys workforce.
Small business owners and human resource professionals now often find themselves managing a team of various age and
generation groups that have different expectations and perceptions of work culture.
Problems can arise among employees who
have developed different communication
styles and work approaches from growing
up in different eras. Here are three things
to know that would help tackle the challenges presented by generational differences head-on.
Stereotypes Dont Help
Typical stereotypes for Baby Boomers
are that they are traditional and resistant to
technology, said Louis Hicks, Professor of
Sociology at St. Marys College of Maryland. For Generation Xers, stereotypes may
say they are a group of risk-averse people
that dont like to take chances. And the
Millennials? They carry their phones wherever they go and treat it like a body part.
There may be some truth in the argument that Millennials are attached to their
phones. More than four in five Millennials
sleep with their phones while only half of
all generations surveyed by Pew place their
phones on or near the bed. Millennials are
also more likely to have social media profiles, use wireless technology, play video
games and post self-created videos online.
However, Hicks argues that stereotypes
dont hold much water when it comes to
working with real people.
You can always find someone in your

own life who matches the stereotype or label or at least you think that they do, Hicks
said. But none of these things are terribly
useful for real work groups that are trying
to get something done.
Oftentimes a stereotype overlooks individual variations by defining an entire generation with a blanket characterization.
To the extent possible, you should take
people as individuals and understand how
much they vary, Hicks said. Not just
imagining because someone is a woman
or because someone is 60-years-old or because someone used to be in the military
or whatever that you can draw conclusions
about them.
Smartphone Familiarity Doesnt
Equate to Technology Knowledge
One of the common stereotypes about
the Millennials is that they are digital natives, an argument Hicks said may not be
entirely accurate. He said there is a difference between smartphone-savvy and
technology-savvy.
People can be very quick with some
app on their smartphone, that leads them
to think they are technology-savvy, Hicks
said. But understanding how technology
works involves much more than knowing
how to use a smartphone.
Hicks gave an example of how smartphone-knowledge doesnt automatically
translate into real-life work skills. In a Statistic class he taught last year, Hicks said
about half of his students didnt know how
to save a downloaded file to a specific location on a computer.
Familiarity with smartphone applications is by no means a dead or useless
skill, Hicks said. But at the same time, he
said being able to save a file to a specific
location is extremely important in many
work situations.
Hicks also advises young workers to
look at working with older generations an
opportunity to learn. He often recommends
people to watch the movie Intern. The cen-
Photos provided by Beth Graeme Photography. Pictured: Bridging the Gap Panelists.
From left to right: Louis Hicks, Kevin Switick, Bennett Wilson and Christina Payne.
tral plot of the movie involves a 70-year-old

retired phone-book executive (RobertDe
Niro) going back to intern for an online
fashion site ran by a young CEO (Anne Hathaway). One of the biggest takeaways from
the movie is that people are still people,
Hicks said.
Just because the technology turned over
from telephone books to something else,
the business of dealing with people at work
doesnt change that much, Hicks said. The
soft skills accumulated from years of work
experience remain relevant today.
Communication Is Key
The key for both managers and employees of various generations is communication. Hicks said its important for people
from different generations to be open and
clear about their expectations.
The more you can get people communicating. The more you
can avoid the problems that come with
stereotypes, labeling
and so forth, Hicks
said.
During a panel
discussion Bridging the Gap led by
Hicks, an audience
of about 70 attendees discussed different generations
preference over ways
to communicate, a
topic that resonated
with many. The
event was hosted by
the Patuxent Part-
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such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika virus disease. A Mosquito Source Reduction
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On August 7, 2016, at approximately
12:13 a.m., St. Marys County Sheriffs Office deputies responded to the 46000 block
of Rosewood Drive in the Spring Valley
neighborhood of Lexington Park for the report of an armed robbery. A pizza delivery
driver was approached by two males and
one produced a handgun. The suspects
fled on foot after a brief altercation with
the victim. Detectives from the Criminal
Investigations Division responded to the
scene and continued the investigation.
Detectives are asking anyone with information about this crime to contact Detective Cory Ellis at 301-475-4200, ext. *8125
or via email cory.ellis@stmarysmd.com.
Callers may also call Crime Solvers at 301475-3333 (callers can remain anonymous,
or text a tip to TIP239 plus your message
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Detectives from the St. Marys County

Sheriffs Office Vice/Narcotics division
developed Craig Wesley Norton (Age 45
of Lexington Park) as a distributor of
Morphine and Oxycodone. As a result
of the investigation, a search and seizure
warrant was obtained and subsequently executed on his home. Detectives recovered
Methadone, Oxycodone and related
paraphernalia. Further, Margaret Patricia Hare (Age 50 of Lexington Park) was
found inside the home and in possession
of cocaine and related paraphernalia. Additional charges are pending a review with
States Attorney Richard D. Fritz.
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Burglary Unknown suspect(s) entered
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Burglary Unknown suspect(s) forced
entry into a garage and stole property on
Esperanza Drive in Lexington Park. Deputy First Class R. Steinbach is investigating
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State Redrawing
Critical Area Maps
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
After about two years of gathering new

information the states Critical Area Commission is set to redraw maps that govern
property rights along the states watershed
shoreline and back to a buffer zone of 1,000
feet; St. Marys County has perhaps the
greatest amount of shoreline in the state
and planners say that the changes will have
impacts for some property owners.
As the lines of the critical area boundary
are being redrawn, they say, some who are
already under the jurisdiction of the critical area laws enacted back in the mid
1980s to protect and preserve the shoreline

may have more of their property drawn
into the boundary line.
Others may find that some of their property is no longer in the buffer zone due to
changes in the shoreline, while some others who were never in the critical area buffer zone will now find themselves drawn
inside.
But, state and local planners say, its
unlikely anyone will find themselves completely outside the regulatory zone with
theredrawing.
The critical area laws govern a whole

range of development questions from how
many lots on a parcel of property can be
developed all the way down to the amount
of trees a property owner has to plant elsewhere in the critical area if they wish to remove some on their property.
Stories relayed by property owners and
even government officials speaking on their
behalf revealed sometimes deep frustration
with the restrictions with property owners
foregoing improvements to their land for
fear of dealing with the regulations.
Sue Veith, environmental planner with
the countys Department of Land Use and
Growth Management, said many feared
the critical area regulations unnecessarily.
We have a lot of developed critical

area, Veith told The County Times. But
the laws arent as draconian as some people
think.
As the lines are still being revised, with
much back-and-forth between the critical area commission and the county about
where they believe it should rest, it is still
largely unknown just how much or exactly
how many property owners will be affected by the changes.
But Veith said she did not expect huge
amounts of acreage to be brought into the
buffer zone anew.
Its mostly a wash, Veith said. It [the
boundary line] goes out in some places and
comes in a little in others.
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It will make a difference for those who

were not in and also those who were in but
now maybe out.
Lisa Hoerger, the main coordinator of
regulations and mapping for the critical
area work, said the remapping work started
with a 2008 bill passed in the General Assembly that required counties, the commission, the Department of Natural Resources
and Department of the Environment to do
the work.
Hoerger said that current maps were
based on 1972 aerial maps that the state
had of its wetlands, which made them more
than 40 years old.
A lot of these maps were handdrawn sometimes with magic markers,
Hoergersaid.
The task now, she said, was to make the

corrections and changes using state of the
art technology and information.
Still even with all the technology at their
disposal, there is uncertainty about how
all the changes will impact every property
owner involved.
The line is wavering back and forth,
Hoerger said. There are going to be some
adjustments.
It really depends on the situation and
we wont know how it will workout until
someone comes in with qeustions or complaints about being included or excluded in
the buffer the zone.
After the county and state agree on a
proposed map of changes to the critical
area boundary, which could take another
month, Hoerger said, there will be a series

of public meetings to show those who could
be impacted what the state is planning.
Any concerns will then be taken into
account before the final map is presented
to the county government, which will then
have two years to approve the changes proposed or contest them.
The Town of Leonardtown has been
working separately with critical area planners on their own maps and the proposal
will likely include more properties in the
area around Route 5 in the north of town
close by McIntosh Run.
There are a handful of properties that
will be included in the critical area that
were not included before, Town Administrator Laschelle McKay said. There are
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perhaps 10 or fewer properties included and

most of it already has development onit.
Most of the properties in Leonardtown
proposed for inclusion into the critical area
will be propsed for the IDA designation, or
for the most intensively allowed development, McKay said.
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Obituaries
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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes

and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
timesobits@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.
Duane Anthony
Schlosser
Duane Anthony
Schlosser,
62,
formerly
of
Falling Waters,
WV passed away
on August 2, 2016
in Leonardtown,
MD.
He was born on
December 1, 1953
in San Francisco,
CA to Mary Josephine Romero Schlosser
and the late Harold Frederick Schlosser.
Duane was a graduate of Great Mills
High School in 1972. He served in the
United States Army from 1972 to 1979 and
is a Vietnam War Veteran. Duane enjoyed
building models, visiting museums, watching the Washington Nationals, and loved
Harley Davidson motorcycles.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Josephine Schlosser; brothers, Steven Schlosser, of Park Hall, MD, Lou Schlosser, of
Lexington Park, MD, and his sister, Anna
McMullen, of Havelock, NC. He is preceded in death by his father, Harold Frederick
Schlosser.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Mary Veronica Tippett

Mary Veronica
Tippett, 97, of
Lexington Park,
MD passed away
July 6, 2016 at her
residence.
Born May 1,
1919 in Baltimore,
MD, she was the
daughter of the
late John and Anna
Samelko.
Mary
was the loving
wife of the late Oliver Hamilton Tippett whom she married on
February 11, 1950 in St. James Church in
Dameron, MD, and preceded her in death
on January 22, 1996.
Mary is survived by her children: Patricia (the late James) Anderson of Chaptico,
Ann Tippett of Park Hall and Oliver (Teresa) of Ridge, MD; Grandchildren: Michelle
Anderson, Allison Tippett, Jason Thompson and Nicholas Thompson, great grandchild Joshua Anderson. She was preceded
in death by her siblings: Antoinette Drenga,
Bertha Samelko, Walter Samelko, Joseph
Samelko and James Samelko.
Mary moved to St. Marys County in
1950 from Baltimore, MD, becoming a
Watermans wife.
Mary was an excellent seamstress, working at sewing factories in the city, and then
later at Jeans Sports Wear in Leonardtown,
In Remembrance
after her children were all in school. She

retired from St. Marys City Post Office as
a postal clerk in 1980. She belonged to St.
Cecelias Catholic Church, and also was a
member of the Lexington Park Homemakers Club. She enjoyed spending time with
her family, and taking walks on the Chesapeake Bay with her dog Mindy, her constant companion after her husbands death.
Her hobbies were crocheting, knitting and
reading.
The family received friends on Monday,
July 11, at St. Cecelias Catholic Church, St.
Marys City, MD where a Mass of Christian
Burial was celebrated, with Father Scott
Woods officiating. Interment followed in
St. James Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Joshua Anderson, Dino
Botallico, Billy Wood, Terry Flanagan,
John Bodnar, and Charlie Stamm.
Contributions may be made to St. Cecelias Catholic Church and/ or the Lexington
Park Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Audrey Louise
Burroughs Aud
Audrey Louise
Burroughs Aud,
75 of Lexington
Park, MD died
August 6, 2016 at
her home.
She was born
September
2,
1940 in Leonardtown, MD to
the late Andrew
Garner and Mary
Ida (Polly) Burroughs. She was
the sixth of seven children born.
She graduated in 1958 from Margaret
Brent High School. On May 23, 1959 she
married her beloved husband John M. Aud.
Together they celebrated over 57 wonder-
ful years of marriage. She drove school

buses for St. Marys County on and off
for the next 30 years and truly enjoyed the
contact she had with the many students she
transported. She was a homemaker and
enjoyed raising her children and helping
out with the grandchildren when needed.
She enjoyed playing bingo and going to the
casinos, bowling, and playing the Maryland Lottery. Her family remembers most
the large dinners she would always fix at
Thanksgiving and Christmas. She enjoyed
hearing about what family and friends were
doing and sharing special times with them.
In addition to her beloved husband, John
Matthew Aud of Park Hall, MD she is also
survived by her children: Patty Trossbach
(Buddy) of Drayden, MD, Donald Aud
of Phoenix, AZ, Penny Bailey (Roger) of
Mechanicsville, MD, Pam Sidle of Owings
Mills, MD and Dennis Aud of Park Hall,
MD; her grandchildren: Dawn Trossbach,
Amanda Merritt (Robbie), John Francis
Billy Trossbach, Emily and Mikaela Bailey, Madison and Jack Sidle, and Adia Aud;
and her great grandchildren: Jenna Tippett,
Isabelle Belle and Cole Merritt; her siblings: Harriett Trent and Joe Burroughs; her
in-laws: Dorothy Schindler, Frances Trossbach, Edna Trossbach, and Bobbie Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she has gone to
join those who went before siblings: Mary
Helen Dean (Aloysius), Virginia Sissy
Johnson, Andrew Buck Burroughs and
James Pudding Burroughs, and her inlaws: Clarence and Estell Frances Coombs
Aud , Matthew Aud, Coombs Aud (Peggy),
Thomas Aud, Clarence (Jr.) Aud, Myrtle
Abell (Edward), Theresa Trossbach (Alfred), Mary Schindler (Eddie), Marie
Trossbach (Otto), Warren Trossbach, John
Stump Trossbach, William Schindler,
Bernice Aud, and Aggie Burroughs.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625,
Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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A TRUSTED NAME SINCE 1945
Improve your home. Improve your life.
Mary Lou Barber

July 15, 1929
August 7, 2016
Mechanicsville, MD
Mary Lou Barber, ace bus driver, devoted farm
lover, enthusiastic
shopper, snazzy
dancer,
goodie
bag
extraordinaire,
coupon
queen, reluctant
traveler (till she arrived!) and accomplished
storyteller, died on 8/7/16.
Mary Lou grew up on a tobacco farm in
Clements, MD and was the oldest and only
daughter of William Francis (Frank) Mattingly and Mary Louise Thompson Mattingly. She had two brothers, Billy and Teeny. Mary Lou represented the last of her
family and was the family historian. She
would often say that she had lived longer
than anyone in the Mattingly family. She
loved to attend family dinners with her
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It was a great source of pride for
her to still be around to see the grandchildren grow up and start their families.
The men in her life were numerous. She
loved her dad, Frank Mattingly (deceased
4/30/76), who was a fine country gentleman
and farmer. She worshipped her younger
brothers William Francis Mattingly (Billy)
and Joseph Johnson Mattingly (Teeny),
(both deceased), and grew up taking care
of them. She married her main squeeze
Joseph Adams Barber, a Maryland State
Trooper, on 8/23/47, with whom they had
one son George Alvin Barber of Mechanicsville and two girls Patricia Ann Lucas of
Indian Head and Cynthia Louise Morgan of
Mechanicsville. She taught them to be kind
to those around them, to mind their own
business, to appreciate where they come
from, to not tell stories (Are you telling
me a story? she would say), to kill snakes
(varmint) with a grubbing hoe, and just to
not create a fuss. She took great pride in
the joy of shopping and loved getting the
deal. She could always tell you what it
REALLY cost after she used her coupons.
She had a life-long love affair with
stuffed ham, homemade pound cakes, cole
slaw, sweet potatoes and all things crab.
She was always happy to share her recipes
and her cole slaw is legendary. Mary Lou
enjoyed baking her lemon pound cakes and
handing them out as a special thank you
for a neighbors kindness. Their smiles
brought her much joy.
She excelled at growing friendships,
cutting the rug to country music, eradicating snakes from her yard, caring for her
students she drove for over 45 years, living within her means, outsmarting mice,
always making her point (with that flying
pointed finger) and reading The Washington Post every day. She made it through
the electronics age with her RCA console
TV intact. The remote tended to throw her
most days. She loved to flip between watching The Wheel of Fortune and The Cooking Channel. She took extreme pride in her
six grandchildren Jennifer Marie Richardson (46), Brian Daniel Barber (45), Justin
Barry Morgan (40), Mark Robert Leon-
ard (40), Jeffrey Kyle Morgan (39), Jared

Ashley Morgan (35) scattered across the
country in California, Louisiana, Virginia
and, of course, Southern Maryland. Mary
Lous Christmas presents to her grandchildren are the stuff of legends socks and
underwear. She was adored by her grandchildren. She was known for speaking
the truth. She also took pride in her school
bus career and running the roads. Mary
Lou and Adams moved to Stokely Farm in
1951 and never left. She absolutely loved
the farm, its fields her pride and immaculately maintained under her watchful eye.
If she spied a piece of trash or a weed in her
fields, she would march out to the scene of
the crime and eradicate the culprit.
Mary Lou took fashion cues from no
one. Her signature every day look was all
hers: a pair of polyester solid slacks and a
button down blouse designed by the fashion house of Montgomery Ward (Iverson
Mall, of course) and a pair of old school
loafers. She was a no jeans, no t-shirt, no
tennis shoes kind of gal.
Mary Lou traveled in her later years with
her grandchildren and daughters. She saw
the Hoover Dam, the Golden Gate Bridge,
the Las Vegas strip, the Dixie Stampede
in Branson, George H. W. Bushs flag in
Kennebunkport, Bourbon Street in New
Orleans, Fredericksburg, Graceland, Patsy
Clines VA. home place and many historical sites. She travelled by trains, planes
and automobiles. Her travel companions
always came away from each journey with
a Grandmom/Mom story. Mary Lou was a
fun time and a good sport.
She despised liars, cheaters and pushy
people, litterbugs, foreign food, taxi cab
drivers, know-it-alls, soap operas, spendthrifts, going to the movies, all reptiles (get
the hoe!), and days when it rained too much
or not enough. Mary Lou had grit and
determination like no one has ever seen and
she could recall the tiniest detail about a
person or place. In her later years, she took
on a paper route and enjoyed the weekly
delivery.
She loved the County Music Club and
its family. The club began in 1956 in Mechanicsville. Mary Lou and Adams were
founding members and instrumental in its
longevity. The club is still going strong today and she was the last original member
from 1956. She loved dancing to Bob Norris and the Country Cousins. Her special
moment on the dance floor was when Bob
Norris sang Blue Suede Shoes for Lucy
(his nickname for Mary Lou). She got out
there and strutted her stuff with a smile
with backup assistance from some Canadian Club.
Based on Mary Lous wishes, her family
will hold a service to celebrate her extraordinary 87 years of high living. Visitation
will be held at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral
Home, Charlotte Hall, MD on Thursday,
August 11 from 5:00 8:00, with prayers
at 7:00.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that
you make a donation to Margaret Brent
Alumni Association, 21649 Rosalie Way,
Leonardtown, MD. 20650 for their scholarship fund. Adams was an alumni there and
Mary Lou was a cheerleader for the scholarship fund.
Finally, the family asks that in honor
of Mary Lou, all who loved her put Blue
Suede Shoes on the turntable and dance.
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on, and fellow Sheriffs Office employees.

DeputyJames Maguire was with the Sheriffs Office for nine years, before moving
with his family to Virginia and serving as
an officer for Loudon County Sheriffs Office for three years.
When I left a little over three years
ago, I always knew Id someday return. St.
Marys County and the St. Marys County
Sheriffs Office will always be home to
me, and its great to be home, said Deputy
Maguire.
Sheriff Cameron and the men and
women of the Sheriffs Office welcomes
Deputy First Class James Maguire back to
the Sheriffs Office to continue in his law
enforcement career.
Leonardtowns First Friday

The Leonardtown Arts & Entertainment
District was host to this months Rockin
First Friday festivities last week on August
5th; people of all ages came from near and
far to enjoy live music in Historic Downtown. They also attended the numerous art gallery receptions, participated in
hands-on workshops, created their own art
at open studio sessions, dined at one of the
many restaurants, and found great deals
and special First Friday discounts at businesses located both on and off The Square.
The Lucky Few played classic rock tunes

while the crowd milled about, relaxed in
their lawn chairs and on blankets, and enjoyed an evening of free, family-friendly
entertainment. There was even a special
guest appearance and tribute made to the
legendary KISS band and several people
had arrived dressed to impress for a rock
n roll evening.
From the Leonardtown
Business Association
The County Times
Tip of the Week
When threading yarn through a large eyed needle use a small

piece of paper folded in half, put the yard between the fold, place
the folded end of the paper into the eye of the needle and you will
have the yarnthreadedeasily.
- Peg Gowen from the Craft Guild.
Library Staff Picks

The Road to Little Dribbling
by Bill Bryson
Bryson travels England again to see the
changes occurring since his 20 year old
Notes from a Small Island. Following (sort
of) the Bryson Line from Bognor Regis
in the south to Cape Wrath in the north,
he is sometimes curmudgeonly and sometimes adoring but always funny, Bryson
entertains and informs like no other travel
writer. A must read for fans of Brysons A
Walk in the Woods or anyone who is traveling (or ever thought about traveling) to
Britain. Youll laugh, youll appreciate, and
youll actually want, amazingly enough, to
try English cuisine.
-Recommended for Adults
-Michael Blackwell, St. Marys County Library Director
Stanley the Mailman

by William Bee
Stanley is a hamster, and he is also the
mailman of his animal neighborhood.
Stanley works hard at his job. Theres one
last package left at the end of the day- for
Stanley! Young readers who love bright
pictures, gentle animal stories, and reading
about jobs people do will love this book,
and can also look for Stanleys many other
adventures as a farmer, builder, cook, and
mechanic.
-Children 4 7 years
-Jill Hutchison, Lexington Park Library
Ada Byron Lovelace and the

ThinkingMachine
by Laurie Wallmark, Illustrated by April Chu
As the daughter of Lady and Lord Byron
(the famous poet), Ada grew up with a love
and passion for math and science, however
she was troubled by poor health. She did
not let that stop her though. She continued
to invent, learn, and explore, despite her
health problems, and as an adult she continued to pursue her interests in math and
science, despite it being the popular belief
at the time (the early 1800s) that these were
not appropriate pursuits for women. She
impressed famous mathematician Charles
Babbage. He invented the first mechanical
calculator, the Difference Engine, and he
and Ada collaborated on plans for the first
mechanical computer, the Analytical Engine. Ada created the algorithm, or instructions by which the computer would solve
complex problems, essentially making her
the worlds first computer programmer!
-Recommended for ages 6 10
-Tess Goldwasser, Charlotte Hall Library
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Pet of the Week

Meet Wrigley
American Bulldog
What a difference some food and love made for
this guy!! He is a super sweet dog that walks well
on a leash, is totally crate trained, likes other dogs
and children and is a love bug. He is getting used to
cats but may not be trusted completely with them.
Rescued from the Tri-County Animal Shelter:
Underweight, Malnourished and Heartworm Positive. Also Positive for Lyme. Undergoing treatment
but is available for adoption to the right home. Ask
for Irma for more information.
Meet Patty
urrent Age: 6 Years 6 Months (best estimate)

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Patty was found living at as a stray at a local
plant. She befriended the worker there and
they began to fed her. She then allowed them
to capture her and bring her to us. We are now
trying to find this beautiful girl a home.
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Bingo Every Saturday at Mother Catherine Academy

(33883 Chaptico Road Mechanicsville)
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT BINGO! Doors
open at 5 pm. Early Birds start at 6:30 pm.
Regular Games start at 7:00 pm. $10 admission (includes one regular book). Progressive Money Ball! Door prizes. Concessions:
Weekly specials along with regulars Pizza,
Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers, Hot dogs and
French Fries. We are located on Route 238
Chaptico Road just one mile off of Route
5. Call 301-884-3165 for more information.
Visit our website www.mothercatherine.org
for Jackpot and Moneyball update.
Cedar Point Ladies Golf
Cedar Point Golf Course (PAX River
NAS, Lexington Park)
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cedar Point Ladies Golf Association
(CPLGA) plays EVERY Tuesday morning.
Arrive and be ready by 8:15 a.m. Tee off
starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. All skill levels
are welcome. PGA Teaching Pro will be offering clinics during the season. Join the 9
hole group or the 18 hole group. Working
woman option: Play any day before Sunday 5pm with a CPLGA member and turn
in your signed score card. Eligible members include all active duty, reserve, retired
or military personnel or their dependents;
DOD federal personnel and family members
employed at Patuxent River, St. Inigoes, or
Solomons Annex, Cedar Point Officers
Club silver card holders, contractors, members of the Navy League, and sponsored
guests. For more information: Contact Pam
at Pam447@me.com, Kimbra.benson@hotmail.com, Pat at rodschroeder@comcast.net.
Sotterley Farmers Market
Historic Sotterley Plantation (Sotterley)
8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
The public is invited to the Sotterley Plantation grounds to shop local! Purchase the
best quality home-grown vegetables, fruit,
and plants, as well as unique, hand-crafted
items. For the third year running, we further
strengthen our strong ties to the Southern
Maryland farm community and continue our
over 300 year farming tradition as we open
up the Sotterley Farmers Market a producer only farmers market every Saturday
from May 28 through September 24!
SMS Angel Wings and Things
ThriftStore
(16562 Three Notch Rd., Ridge)
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Just because summer is here doesnt mean
we are closed. Angel Wings and Things
Thrift Store will continue to be open on Saturdays between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays between 10 a.m to 1 p.m.. Donations
will only be accepted between 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. on Saturdays. We will continue to post
specials in the store, as well as on our facebook page. We look forward to having you
stop by and see us!!!! We have all kinds of
fun summer clothes, shoes, and accessories
for all your summer parties and events. We
also have small appliances, furniture, pictures, etc. Tons of dishes for summer parties!
Come see us!!!! PS- We have AC! Come enjoy the AC while shopping!
Water Taxi to St. Clements Island
(38370 Point Breeze Road Coltons Point)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Take our water taxi to St. Clements Island
and explore! First trip leaves at 10:00 am
with continuous trips to and from the island
between 10:00 a.m to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
and 2:00 pm. The last trip TO the island will

leave at 2 pm and the last trip back to the
mainland will leave at 3pm. The cost is $7.00
per person (no exceptions) and includes admission to the St. Clements Island Museum.
Call 301-769-2222 with questions. Each Saturday and Sunday.
A Matter of Balance
(Northern Senior Activity Center, 29655
Charlotte Hall Rd.)
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The Northern Senior Activity Center will
be hosting A Matter of Balance on Mondays,
July 11-Aug. 29, from 1-3 p.m. The program
is designed to reduce the fear of falling and
increase activity levels among older adults.
Participants learn to set realistic goals to
increase activity, change their environment
to reduce the risk of falls, and learn simple
ways to increase strength and balance. The
program is free and registration is required.
Call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101, for more
information.
Kickboxing
(Garvey Senior Activity Center, 41780
Baldridge St.)
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Kickboxing tones muscles through punching and kicking using focus pads, target
pads, and mitts. Participants may notice an
improvement in overall balance and flexibility. The aerobic moves of kickboxing have
been shown to improve circulation and it
offers a great stress relief. This specialized
class, held at the Garvey Senior Activity
Center on Wednesdays, July 6-Aug. 17, from
8:30-9:30 a.m., is geared towards active men
and women ages fifty and above. This class
offers great energy without the high impact
that occurs during a mainstream kickboxing
class. The instructor, Geno Rothback, is a
registered nurse, a senior fitness instructor,
a black belt in Taekwondo and is a certified
Martial Fusion and Kickboxing instructor.
Cost is $30 payable to Geno Rothback. Payment required at time of reservation. Call
301-475-4200, ext. *1050, to learn more.
Bingo - Am. Leg. Post 82, La Plata
(6330 N. Crain Highway, La Plata)
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will
hold smoke-free BINGO Thursdays with
early birds beginning at 7:00 pm at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post
82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Doors
open 6 pm. Call (301) 934-8221. PUBLIC
WELCOME.
Thursday, August 11
Childrens Chorus Auditions Gr. 2 9

(Hollywood United Methodist Church,
Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood)
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Chesapeake Childrens Chorus (CCC)
is looking for students entering grades 2-9 to
join this exciting vocal ensemble. Interested
singers should schedule an audition time for
either Wednesday, August 3rd or Thursday,
August 11th between 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m at
Hollywood United Methodist Church located on Mervell Dean Road. In the short
vocal audition, singers can expect to meet
directors Laurel Dietz and Linda Aughe,
vocalize several director led warm-ups, and
sing a familiar song of their choice (such as
Happy Birthday or My Country Tis of
Thee.) The chorus is open to any student
in the tri-county Southern Maryland region.
Singers who are interested and what to see
what the chorus is all about prior to auditions
are invited to participate in a fun summer
event entitled Summer Sing! This workshop includes a free evening of ice-breaker
style games, new warm-ups and music, as

well as a lesson on the audition process. Join
us on Wednesday, June 22nd or Thursday,
July 14th at Hollywood United Methodist
Church from 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. To learn
more about the Chesapeake Childrens Chorus or to schedule an audition, go to www.
smchoralarts.org/ccc. You may also visit the
ensembles Facebook page or email chesapeakechildrenschorus@gmail.com.
Its All About Me offered by The Crisis
Intervention Center
(975 Solomons Island Rd N, Prince
Frederick)
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
CIC is now offering a class for girls moving from Elementary to Middle School.
This class is designed to give young ladies
the tools needed to not just succeed but
THRIVE in their new environment. Issues
to be addressed include: identity, body image, stress, communication, friendships,
decision making and emotions. The series
consists of Five, Two hour sessions. There
is no fee for this class but space is limited
so register ASAP!! Additional information
can be found at http://kristibingham.wix.
com/kidsgroups or by calling 410 535 1121
or emailing Kristi.Bingham@Maryland.gov.
Offered weekdays until Friday, August 12.
Steak & Cheese Sandwich AmLeg Post
293
(2310 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf)
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Steak & Cheese Sandwichs 6:00-8:30
P.M. Al-a-cart Menu - Wings/Fried Shrimp/
Chicken Tenders/Poppers/French Fries. AL
Riders Queen of Hearts 7:00 P.M. VFW
8810/AMVET 13/AL 293 at 2310 Old Washington Rd (Rt 925) Waldorf. Contact 301645-6331 for more information.
Ghosts of Sotterley Auditions
(Historic Sotterley Plantation 44300
Sotterley Ln, Hollywood)
6:30 p.m.
Announcing open auditions for our wildly popular annual signature event The
Ghosts of Sotterley! This year, our theme
is, Witches in the Woods: Will You Make
it Out Alive? Whether you are a seasoned
actor or have a new-found interest in acting,
we invite all from age 12 and up to try out.
You will be in great company with an enthusiastic group of talented wonders who enjoy
performing and love Sotterley! Join us in the
Warehouse on Thursday, August 4th at 6:30
pm to 8:30 pm; Saturday, August 6th from
10 am - 12 pm; Thursday, August 11th from
6:30 pm 8:30 pm; or Saturday, August 13th
from 10 am - 12 pm!
Friday, August 12
73nd Waterford Homes Tour and

Crafts Exhibit Trip
(Garvey Senior Activity Center 41780
Baldridge St, Leonardtown)
7:30 a.m.
On Saturday, Oct. 8, travel with the Department of Aging & Human Services to the
National Historic Landmark Village of Waterford, Virginia, and step back in time. The
Waterford Homes Tour and Crafts Exhibit is
the oldest juried crafts fair in Virginia and
four-time winner of the Loudoun Convention & Visitors Association Best Event of the
Year. In addition to historic homes open for
tour, 155 juried heritage craftspeople (many
nationally known) provide hands-on demonstrations, entertainers provide continuous
traditional music and dance, and Colonial
and Civil War-era militia encamp and demonstrate. There really is something for everyone! The Fair is held throughout the village
on hilly streets and uneven ground, and the

village is closed to automobile traffic. A good
deal of walking is required, and most of the
historic buildings and private houses on the
tour are not wheelchair accessible. The Fair
goes on rain or shine. Cost is $55 per person,
and includes motor coach bus transportation,
bus driver tip, snacks for return trip and ticket into the Fair (admission, tour houses and
all exhibit buildings, all entertainment and
re-enactments, and craft demonstrations).
Pick up locations are Garvey Senior Activity
Center at 7:30 a.m. and the Northern Senior
Activity Center at 8 a.m. Approximate return
time to Northern Senior Activity Center is 6
p.m. and the Garvey Senior Activity Center
is 6:30 p.m. To learn more or to register, call
301-475-4200, ext. *1062.
Open Art Studio
(Loffler Senior Activity Center 21905
Chancellors Run Rd, Great Mills)
10 a.m.
Also being offered at Loffler is Open
Studio Art on Friday, Aug. 12 and 26, from
10 a.m.-noon. These classes are offered as
a chance to either work on an independent
project with oversight from our art teacher
Jamie Naluai or to participate in a simple
project directed by Jamie. Since Jamie volunteers her time on these days, we are able
to offer this class for only $5! For questions
call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, or simply stop
in on class day.
Sock Hop and Classic Car Show
(Northern Senior Activity Center 29655
Charlotte Hall Rd, Charlotte Hall)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Northern Senior Activity Center is
looking for classic cars to exhibit at the 1950s
Sock Hop and Classic Car Show on Aug. 12,
from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Drivers get to attend the
Sock Hop, get a free meal, and can bring a
guest! Guests make a lunch donation if age
60+; $6 if under 60. Feel free to dress up in
your 1950s attire! Interested in participating?
Call Rachel at 301-475-4002, ext. *3103.
BBQ Sandwich or Fried Shrimp Dinner - AL Post 82 La Plata
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Auxiliary Dinner - American Legion
Auxiliary of Post 82, will hold a Dinner on
Friday, August 12, 5 - 8 p.m. -MENU: Pork
BBQ Sandwich $12 OR Fried Shrimp $15;
both with cole slaw and French fries at Harry
White Wilmer American Legion Post 82,
6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Call 301-9348221. PUBLIC WELCOME.
Shakespeare in the City: The Tempest
(Historic St. Marys City - 47414 Old State
House Road, St. Marys City)
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
State House Lawn (park at The Shop at
Farthings Ordinary), 47414 Old State House
Road, St. Marys City, MD 20686. Get swept
up in love, treachery, comedy, and magic.
The Tempest is presented in partnership with
the Newtowne Players. Ticket prices vary,
according to age. Military discount available. Reservations recommended.
Saturday, August 13
MVFDLA Yard Sale

(Immaculate Conception Church Hall
28297 Old Village Road, Mechanicsville)
7 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting and IndoorOutdoor Yardsale Saturday August 13,2016.
Yard Sale is being held at the Immaculate
Conception Church Hall 28297 Old Village
Road from 7am-12pm. Space rental is $10
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per 8 foot space. Spaces only will be provided you must bring your own tables. If you are
interested in renting a space contact Danielle
Douglass at 240-925-2786.
LVRSA Everything Sale
(Leonardtown
Volunteer
Rescue
Squad Building 22855 Lawrence Ave,
Leonardtown)
7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue
Squad Auxiliary (LVRSA) is having their
5th Annual EVERYTHING Sale on August
13, 2016 from 7am-2pm at the Leonardtown
Volunteer Rescue Squad Building. Not only
do they have plenty of items sale but also
have tables to rent for $10 if you want to sell
your own items. The LVRSA is also accepting donations to sell. Please contact Debra at
240-298-5444. Thank you!
Water Taxi to St. Clements Island
(38370 Point Breeze Road Coltons Point)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Take our water taxi to St. Clements Island
and explore! First trip leaves at 10:00 am
with continuous trips to and from the island
between 10:00 a.m to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm
and 2:00 pm. The last trip TO the island will
leave at 2 pm and the last trip back to the
mainland will leave at 3pm. The cost is $7.00
per person (no exceptions) and includes admission to the St. Clements Island Museum.
Call 301-769-2222 with questions. Each Saturday and Sunday.
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
PokerRun
(Signup at the Home from 1100-1215)
11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This event raises money to purchase items
that have been requested for our veterans.
Many residents do not have the ability to buy
the things that we take for granted. This is the
14th year that we have organized this event
and every year is better than the last. Please
come support the only Veterans Home in
MD. Enjoy a great ride, a fantastic band, and
food. (while it lasts)There will be door prizes,
raffles and a 50/50. $1000 in prize money!!!
Signup is at the Home from 1100-1215. $20
donation per person. Last stop is the Lusby
American Legion. Rain or Shine.
2016 Bethesdas HomeComing
Weekend
(St, Georges Church Rd, Valley
Lee,MD)
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
BBQ Dinners $12.00 per Person. Includes
Grilled Chicken, Pulled Pork or Sliced Pork,
Served with Baked Beans, Cole Slaw and
Roll. Children eat free. Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, chips and soda
Games for all ages. Free School Supplies
while they last. Come one come all, Lets
have a good time in The Name of Jesus.
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 14
2nd Dist. Breakfast

(2nd Dist VFD & RS, 45245 Drayden
Rd.Valley Lee, MD)
8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
BREAKFAST ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BACON BACON BACON - ADDITION
TO BREAKFAST MENU - HOMEMADE-HOME-STYLE. MENU: Scrambled Eggs, Home Fried Potatoes, Pancakes,
French Toast, Sausage Links, Ham, BACON, Hot Biscuits, Creamed Chipped Beef,
Spiced Applesauce, & Grits. Assorted juices, milk and coffee will be available. NEW
PRICING: Adults - $9.00; Children 6 - 12 $5.00; Children 5 & under are free. For more
information call: 301-994-9999.
Forget Me Not Brunch & Silent
Auction
(Olde Breton Inn, 21890 Society Hill
Road, Leonardtown)
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A Brunch & Silent Auction is being held
on August 14 from 10 am to 1 pm at Olde
Breton Inn, 21890 Society Hill Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. The event is being
hosted by The Care Blairs Walk to End Alzheimers Team and all proceeds will go to
the Alzheimers Association. The cost is a
$20 donation in advance or a $25 donation
at the door. For reservations, call Susan Dudley at 240-298-3122 or e-mail alzbrunch@
gmail.com.
Annual Backpack Giveaway
(Living Hope Church, Midway Dr., Lexington Park)
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Join us Sunday, August 14th at 11am for
Kids Power Hour to be eligible to receive
a FREE backpack loaded with school supplies!!! Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis!
Monday, August 15
50+ Boot Camp

(Garvey Senior Activity Center, 41780
Baldridge St.)
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Boot camp programs are one of the hottest trends in fitness programming and offer
a new twist on traditional performance and
conditioning activities. During this 6-week
fast-paced, high-energy program, you will
engage in age-appropriate drills and activities to improve strength, cardio capacity, balance, and agility. Boot Camp will be held at
the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Mondays, 8:30-9:30 a.m., from July 11-Aug. 15.
Participants should wear athletic shoes and
bring a water bottle. Much of the class will be
held outdoors, weather permitting. Advance
sign up is required. Fee: $15 payable to Shannon Pope. Fee must be paid in advance. To
learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Twined Design Basket
(Northern Senior Activity Center 29655
Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall)
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Create a custom basket using a bottle or
jar as the form at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Mondays, Aug. 15 and 22,
from 1-4 p.m. Begin with a wooden base and
a bottle and use reeds to twine up the sides
and form the design. The bottle will remain
in the basket as a liner and makes it a great
storage option for flowers, brushes, pencils,
and more. The cost of the class is $35 and
includes the bottle, a variety of reeds, and instruction. This two-session class will be led
by Pam King, experienced basketry instructor. Checks are made payable to Pam King
and are due at sign up. To sign up and pay
for this class in advance, please visit the front

desk or call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
Tuesday, August 16
Risk Management Framework Briefing

(Southern Maryland Higher Education
Center, California)
7:30 a.m.
As threats become increasingly sophisticated, persistent and diverse, Navy personnel, processes and systems must also increase vigilance and capability to mitigate
unauthorized access, malicious attacks and
denial of service. The Patuxent Partnership
(TPP) will host a Risk Management Framework (RMF) briefing, explaining how RMF
meets the cybersecurity challenges confronting Navy information and information systems. There is no cost for this program. Advance registration is requested. To register,
please visit paxpartnership.org.
Special Showings for Special Needs
(Sensory Friendly Movies)
(R/C Theatre Lexington Exchange,
California)
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Join us at R/C Theatre Lexington Exchange in California, MD for a sensory
friendly movie experience every 3rd Tuesday of the month through September at
10:00AM! The second movie is Tuesday,
August 16 at 10AM (Petes Dragon). To accommodate guests with sensory sensitivities, lights will stay a little higher, the sound
will be turned down and guests are welcome
to make noise, stand up, move around and act
silly! Snacks may be brought in for children
with dietary restrictions and the concession
stand will also be open! Tickets for special
screenings will only be sold at the door and
will not be available in advance. Dates, time,
and movie titles are subject to change so keep
an eye on our facebook page for updates!
Visit thepromisecenter.org/specialshowings
for more information or contact The Promise
Resource Center at 301-290-0040 or email
info@thepromisecenter.org with questions.
Beginner Piano/Keyboard Classes
(Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905
Chancellors Run Rd.)
1 p.m.
Dr. Robert L. Jefferson, the author of the
How to Play Gospel book series and a leading expert on teaching gospel music (Check
out his website at www.Jeffersonprsents.
com) will again offer beginner piano/keyboard classes at the Loffler Senior Activity
Center starting Tuesday, July 12, and continuing through Aug. 16 at 1 p.m. The cost
for the lessons is $100 for 6 sessions and includes instruction, texts and corresponding
CD. Additionally, you will need to invest in
an inexpensive keyboard ($50-$100+ available at local stores and online.) Payment for
the lessons can be made directly to Dr. Jefferson on the first day of class. Pre-registration is required by July 10. For questions or to
sign up, call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
Southern Maryland Real Estate Investors Group (SOMDREIG)
(Custom Kitchens - 6750 Crain Highway,
La Plata)
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Southern Marylands only REIA! Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of every month
from 7-9 PM @ the Custom Kitchens &
Baths in La Plata. Our mission is to educate
and do business with those in the community
who are interested in real estate investing.
We have one speaker per meeting, however
we do not sell from the front of the room.
No sales pitches here! Our meetings are for
NETWORKING and are free of charge!
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Wednesday, August 1
Point Lookout State Park Sprouts

Drop-In Program
(Point Lookout State Park Nature Center
11175 Point Lookout Road, Scotland, MD)
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Point Lookout State Park is now offering
a weekly Sprouts drop-in program for preschool age children and their families. Visit
the Marshland Nature Center within the park
for themed story time, outdoor activities,
games and crafts lead by a park naturalist.
There is no charge for this program, the only
cost is the $3 park daily use entrance fee.
Come and play at the nature center as long
as you like, plus enjoy the rest of the park!
Program activities will be offered throughout the three hour event window; drop in any
time! Wednesday, August 17: Eight Legs are
Awesome! (Spiders are cool, not creepy.) For
More Information, contact the park nature
center:
(301) 872-5085.
Line Dance Lessons
(Hotel Charles - 15110 Burnt Store Rd,
Hughesville)
7 p.m.
Free line dance lessons taught by the
Southern Maryland Boot Scooters. Beginner
lessons 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Intermediate lessons 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM.
Wednesday Night Prayer
(Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, Sotterly Rd. Hollywood)
7 p.m.
This is an ecumenical event open to the
public and free. This is not a service but a
time of prayer come anytime between 7pm
and 7:30pm. Prayer warriors will be available to pray with you or pray by yourself
at our alter or in our prayer room. You may
send a personal Facebook request for prayer
at our Facebook page Hollywood Church of
the Nazarene and we will include you in our
prayer time. For more information contact
Terri at 301-884-8082.
Thursday, August 18
Gutbuster Cheese Steaks @ VFW 2632
(23282 Three Notch Rd, California)
5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Stop by and enjoy one of our delicious
GUTBUSTER Philly-Style Cheese Steaks.
All Cheese Steaks served on a hoagie roll
with your choice of cheese and grilled veggies, and served with American Fries for
only $8.00. Choose from CHICKEN or
STEAK. Eat here or take one to go.
Bingo Am. Leg. Post 82, La Plata
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will
hold smoke-free BINGO Thursdays with
early birds beginning at 7:00 pm at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post
82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Doors
open 6 pm. Call (301) 934-8221. PUBLIC
WELCOME.
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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Thursday, August 11
Mercy Creek
The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200
Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m.
Sunset Concert Festival
ODonnell Lake (10400 ODonnell
Lake Park, Waldorf)- 7 p.m.
Mike Damron
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275
Lore Rd., Solomons)- 7 to 10 p.m.
Friday, August 12
Dylan Galvin
Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 8 p.m.
Radio Monkey
Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk)
Karaoke
Lore Rd., Solomons)- 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Saturday, August 13
Sotterley Farmers Market

Historic Sotterley (44300 Sotterley
Ln, Hollywood)- 8 a.m.
Jazz Fest at The Yard in North Beach
The Yard (7th Street Market at North
Beach)- 1 to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 14
2nd Sundays Farmers Market

(Double Oak Farm, 676 Double Oak
Road, Prince Frederick)- 1 to 4 p.m.
Monday, August 15
Entertainment
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Tuesday, August 16
Cedar Point Ladies Golf

Cedar Point Golf Course (23248 Cedar Point Rd, Patuxent River)- 8 a.m.
to 1 p.m.
Beginner Piano/Keyboard Classes
Loffler Senior Activity Center (21905
Chancellors Run Rd.)- 1 p.m.
Team Feud
Ben Connelly
Wednesday, August 17
Open Mic Night

Line Dance Lessons
Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Rd,
Hughesville)- 7 p.m.
Wild Card Trivia
Thursday, August 18
Night Cap
Sunset Concert Festival
ODonnell Lake (10400 ODonnell
Lake Park, Waldorf)- 7 p.m.
Calvert Toastmasters Meeting
CourtHouse Square Room 205 Main
Street Prince Frederick- 11:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
Team Trivia
Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7 p.m.
The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local

talent to feature! To submit art or band information for
our entertainment section, e-mail crista@countytimes.net.
Please submit calendar listings by noon on the
Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
Library
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Calendar
Overview of Social Media

ComputerClass
Leonardtown Library will hold Overview of Social Media on Monday, August 15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Explore a
variety of social media platforms and the
associated vocabulary as well as some
privacy features. Adult computer classes
are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required onwww.stmalib.orgor call
301-475-2846.
Teen Tech Space
Lexington Park Library will hold a

Teen Tech Space on Tuesday, August 16
from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Open Computer
lab use for teens and tweens ages 11 to
18. Play Minecraft, Wii, games, computers and make crafts. Hang out, bring
your friends! No Registration.
Minecraft Mania!
Leonardtown Library will host Minecraft Mania on Wednesday, August 17.

Two one-hour sessions will be held for
ages 6- 9 years old, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. One session for ages
10 years and older will be held from
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Share strategies with
other Minecrafters, explore new terrain,
gather raw materials and create amazing
structures.Registration opens 2 weeks
before each program onwww.stmalib.
org. Due to space restrictions, please
register for only one Minecraft program
per day.
Get It in Writing: How

to Write the Best College
Admissions Essay
Leonardtown Library will host Get It

in Writing: How to Write the Best College Admissions Essay on Wednesday,
August 17 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. How
to write the best college admissions essay. Your admissions essay tells college
admissions staff about who you are. In
this session, we will talk about the best
ways to craft a winning college admissions essay. This is a drop-in College
Preparedness class presented by Americorp Vista. Come out and let the Digital
Dirt Clean-Up Crew evaluate it and give
you tips on how to improve your digital image. No registration.
Online
Information
Resources
Lexington Park Library will hold Online Information Resources on Thursday, August 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Explore the Librarys online resources.
Learn how to access eBooks, online
magazines, and streaming movies and
music for free with your library card.
Plus get an overview of some new Library resources, including Hobbies and
Crafts Reference Center and Lynda.
com. Knowledge of internet and basic
computer usage required. Adult classes
are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or
call 301-863-8188.
Buying and Selling Online
Lexington Park Library will hold

Buying and Selling Online on Friday,
August 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Trying
to sell your old dining room table, or go
into business selling handmade scarves?
Learn which online selling venue is
right for you, Craigslist, eBay, Amazon,
or Etsy. Understand how to stay safe,
when buying and selling online. Adult
computer classes are limited to ages 16
and up. Registration required on www.
stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
To Your Credit: St. Marys

Financial Course
Lexington Park Library will host

To Your Credit, a St. Marys Financial
Course on Saturday, August 20 from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Participants will understand how to read a credit report
and how to build and repair their credit
history. In partnership with PNC Bank
and the St. Marys County Housing Authority. Registration required on www.
stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
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Programs and Activities
L.I.F.E. Booklets Available

StartingMonday
Walk & Tone
Booklets for the Fall Semester of the LIFEprogram will be available at your local St. MarysCounty senior activity center beginning Monday, Aug.
15. Registration begins on Monday, Aug. 29. Be
sure to get your booklet and plan to register early as tours fill quickly. This semesters line-up is
more exciting and interesting than ever, with tours
to such places as the Pax River Test Pilot school,
Washington, D.C. to tour the Supreme Court, the
Air & Space Museum and the Museum of Natural
History, Baltimore, the Southern MD Criminal Justice training facility, St. Marys City to include the
Calvert familys lead coffins, and more!
Massage Therapy
The Garvey Senior Activity Center is pleased

to welcome Fae Baur, Licensed Massage Therapist. Ms. Baur is trained in Swedish, myofascial,
massage for orthopedic conditions, and deep tissue. Appointments are available on Tuesdays and
Thursdays. Cost for a 30 min. massage is $22.50; 60
minute massage is $45. To make an appointment,
call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Twined Design Basket
The Northern Senior Activity Center will host

a twined design basket class on Mondays, Aug. 15
and 22 from 1-4 p.m. Create a custom basket using
a bottle or jar as the form. Begin with a wooden
base and a bottle and use reeds to twine up the sides
and form the design. The bottle will remain in the
basket as liner and makes it a great storage option
for flowers, brushes, pencils, and more. The cost of
the class is $35 and includes the bottle, a variety of
reeds, and instruction. This two-session class will
be led by Pam King, experienced basketry instructor. Checks are made payable to Pam King and are
due at sign up. To sign up and pay for this class in
advance, please visit the front desk or call 301-4754002, ext. *3101.
Participate in a fun fitness class designed for

those ages 50 and above at the Garvey Senior Activity Center every Friday from 9:30 10:30 a.m.
Aerobics movements are all low impact walking
movements done to fun, upbeat music. During the
toning segments of the class, participants may use
hand weights, elastic bands and tubing and balls.
Try your first class for free then purchase a fitness
card for $30, good for 10 classes. See the receptionist prior to class for registration information. To
learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Open Studio Art at Loffler
Open Studio Art is being offered at Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, Aug. 12 and 26 from
10 a.m.-noon. These classes are an opportunity to
either work on an independent project with oversight from our art teacher Jamie Naluai or to participate in a simple project directed by Jamie. Since
Jamie volunteers her time on these days, we are able
to offer this class free of charge plus a minimal supply fee ($5). For questions call 301-737-5670, ext.
1658 or simply stop in on class day.
Bowling League Kick-Off Meeting
If you are planning to bowl in the 2016-2017 season for the senior mixed league sponsored by the
St. Marys County Department of Aging & Human
Services, please come to the Kick-off Meeting on
Thursday, Sept. 1 at 12:30 p.m. at the Loffler Senior
Activity Center. We will use this time to determine
the costs and to make necessary adjustments and
corrections to team rules, rosters, schedule, team
list, team and sub contact information, etc. If you
have any questions call Shellie Graziano at 301-7375670, ext. 1655.
Pitch Card Game
Come play the popular Southern Maryland card

game at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on the
second and fourth Mondays of each month from 10
a.m. noon. To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext.
*1050.
Bowling season starts Sept. 8
The 2016-2017 season for the senior mixed

league sponsored by the St. Marys County Department of Aging & Human Services will begin
on Sept. 8. If you were registered and bowled last
season, you will be contacted soon to confirm your
continuation. For those interested in bowling in the
league, here are a few particulars: the league meets
at Esperanza Lanes at12:45 p.m. on the second and
fourth Thursday of each month. You must be 50+
years of age. The cost is approximately $14-$15 (to
be determined) for 3 games, shoe rental, and use of
a ball. Each team consists of 3 players. If you need a
sub, you are responsible for obtaining one from the
list of registered subs. You will still pay the cost of
bowling that week and the sub will bowl for free.
If you are interested in joining in this fun-loving,
easy-going group of men and women as either a
league member or a sub, call Shellie Graziano at
301-737-5670, ext. 1655.
Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Marys County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom
Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. OConnor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 Garvey Senior
Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/

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

By David Spigler
Contributing Writer
DEACON JOHN GEORGE JACK ETZEL
DEDICATED CHRISTIAN LEADER, HUSBAND AND FATHER
Our community lost a truly

wonderful gentleman and family man recently. Deacon Jack
Etzel was as good an individual
you would ever hope to meet. He
did so much for others and always
maintained a perpetual smile for
everyone he met. Folks will never forget the kindness and quiet
manner of this gentle person who
was loved by all. I know he will
be missed by so many friends and
neighbors whose lives were impacted by his example and caring.
He absolutely made a difference!
I have wanted to tell you Jacks
story previously, but like many,
I held out hope that his serious
medical condition would improve
to the point where we could sit
and chat about his life. Sadly, it
wasnt to be and I am so sorry that
I waited too long. As many of you
may know, I started writing these
stories because I really believe we
should get to know of all the great
deeds our citizens perform during their lives while they are still
here with us. I never felt it was
right to first learn of ones contributions to the community upon
reading their obituary or listening to their eulogy. It has always
been my goal to find and report on
these unsung heroes so that you
will realize it is these people that
make Southern Maryland such a
wonderful place to live. However, in Jacks case, I have decided
to waive my normal requirement
and tell you about my good and
really special friend.
Jack was 89 years old and was
married to Mary Anne for 62
years. They raised a beautiful
family that included six girls and
three boys and eventually grew
to twenty one grandchildren and
nine great grandchildren! His
beautiful funeral Mass at Our
Lady Star of the Sea church was
filled with so many family and
friends you could not help but realize the great love and affection
everyone held for him. It was a
somewhat sad, yet happy celebration of a good Christian life.
Jack was born in Baltimore in
March of 1927. As a youngster
he attended St. Brigids Parochial
School and later graduated from
Calvert Hall College High School
there. He was drafted into the

Army and served for two years.
He was sent to Italy and it is said
he truly enjoyed this assignment.
One of his assignments involved
supervising German prisoners
of war. For his efforts, he was
awarded the World War II Victory
Medal and the Army Occupation
Award with German bar.
After completing his tour of
duty, he returned to his home
town and enrolled in an electronics technical school. Upon
graduation, he commenced a long
career as an electronic technician.
At this stage of his life, he met a
vivacious student nurse at St. Josephs Hospital in Baltimore. As
the story goes, Mary Anne was
actually a stand in for her friend
who was unable to accept a date
with Jack. Before the evening
was over, he repeated a poem
from memory that actually won
over Mary Annes heart from the
beginning. They were married
in1954.
Jack found work with the Federal Government to support his
quickly growing family. He was
first employed by the Department
of Defense, then with the Weather
Bureau and was responsible for
maintaining and installing complex electronic equipment. He
was also employed at the Harry
Diamond Ordnance Fuse Laboratory. Finally he moved to the
National Aeronautical Space Administration in Greenbelt, Maryland where he spent many years
as senior electronics technician
and supervisor.
A strongly religious man,
the Lord always played a major
part in Jacks life. The Catholic
Church had always called the
seminarians studying for priesthood Deacons; they were considered a temporary order of
ministry until they received their
permanent order [ordination] as a
priest following years of intense
study and reflection. The Second
Vatican Council [1962-1965], under direction of his Holiness Pope
John XXIII, brought great change
to the Church that were both revolutionary and enlightening. It has
been said that these new ideas
opened up the doors to the faith
and brought light into the place of
worship that always had a dim, if
not darkened nature. The Popes
ideas led to a resurgence in participation of the flock and help
create great interest in the youth
within the Church.
Among the positive results of
this great change was the authorization and the restoration of
the diaconate as a permanent

order of ministry. Mature, married men, 35 years of age and
older were allowed to become
Deacons if they met certain requirements and completed three
years of intense study and training in the ministry of the religion. Those dedicated men were
ordained as Deacons and were
permitted to serve and perform
many functions normally fulfilled
by priests. They were given roles
that included proclaiming the
Gospel, preaching, and teaching
in the name of the Church. They
were allowed to baptize, lead the
faithful in prayer, witness marriages, and conduct wake and
funeral services. Additionally,
they are the leaders in identifying
the needs of others and causing
Church resources to meet those
needs. They are charged with
dedicating themselves to eliminating the injustices or the inequalities that cause such needs.
Moreover, it is important to know
not only what a Deacon does, but
who a Deacon is! Today there are
more than 13,000 deacons in the
United
States
that daily minister to others.
When
the
change in requirements for
the Permanent
Diaconate were
reest abl ished ,
Jack felt called to
this vocation and
following the 3
years of intense
study, Jack was
ordained a Deacon for the Archdiocese of Washington in 1975.
He was first
assigned by the
Archbishop to
serve the needs
of the parishioners under the
direction of the
Pastor of Saint
Elizabeths Parish in Rockville,
Maryland. He
faithfully served
this community
for 13 years until moving to
Calvert County
in1989. He was
reassigned
to
Our Lady Star
of the Sea Parish in Solomons
where he served
under the direc-
tion of Father Richard Gardiner

and then Monsignor Mike Wilson
until his passing last month.
His favorite duty was visiting
the sick and infirmed and bringing communion and encouragement to them. You know you
may have run into Jack at Calvert Memorial, where he was a
weekly fixture for years bringing
the host and leading prayers with
patients there. He frequented
nursing homes and retirement
homes such as Asbury Solomons
in providing ministerial support
to the sick. You could not escape
his big, warm, perpetual smile he
had for everyone he met! It was
infectious! In the 27 years I knew
this great man, I never once saw
him without this big grin!
Finally, his wife Mary Anne,
partnered with him to coordinate
the Parishs Marriage Ministry
Program for many years. Mary
Anne and I worked together in
the Sunday School Program and
Jack often served as the Assistant Chaplain for the Knights
of Columbus. He truly enjoyed
providing liturgies at Mass. He
also found time to teach Baptism

classes for members of the Parish.
He was there for everyone and
was prepared to provide any support required by the Pastor or the
parishioners! Deacon Jack was
as good a human being you would
ever know! He is truly missed
by all who knew him. Smilin
Jack, thank you for your devotion!
Rest in Peace my good friend!
Dave Spigler resides in Lusby
at his home Hog Heaven with
his wife Deb. He has lived is
Southern Maryland since 1979
and has been recognized several
times for his years of community
service. He received the Calvert
You Are Beautiful Award for
2013 and was recognized by the
Knights of Columbus of Maryland with its Maryland Citizen
of the Year in 2011. Dave was a
member of the HOGETTES, the
Washington Redskins Biggest
Fans for 22 years. If you know
of an unsung hero of Southern
Maryland, please contact Dave at
spiggy@erols.com.
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Wanderings
f an
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o Aimless Mind
by Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
Something My Mother Said

An update from last week: My husband
has the floor jack-hammered up in the
downstairs bathroom, so we are ready to
have the plumber back to find the cause
of the houses stinky methane gas build
up. The corner shower base has been purchased. And the new toilet seat is on and
working nicely; we bought the kind where
the lid closes all by itself, neat! Another
purchase was a metal trash can for the
kitchen (also with an automatic, slow-closing lid) so Mindy will quit tipping the trash
over, or running off with items on the top
when you are not paying attention to her.
Next on the list is a second, and possibly
third, metal, lidded trash can for the recycling upstairs, and to replace the one by the
basement door all for the same reason
Mindy. The house phone is now working
again after who knows how many days it
was off. Also, after visiting two different
Verizon stores, it was determined that my
cell phone was on what they call a boot
loop and was unfixable. I should be receiving my new phone today and then back to
the store I will go to have them transfer everything over so I dont mess anythingup.
Other than that, I have crushed a slug
on our front step railing with my hand on
a middle of the night Mindy trip outside.

Now I know that you need to mix Comet
with dish liquid to get the slime to leave
your skin. Then, Mindy and I were within ten feet of nearly being tackled by a
crazed buck barreling through someones
yard while on our morning walk. Luckily it veered off to the left and kept running. And I stepped in not just one, but
two Mindy-poos in the last few days. You
would think with a big yard that this problem could be avoided. I guess I will start
bringing a shovel to re-situate said poos to
the woods. The good news is that I have not
seen any more snake skinsinside that is.
I had a wonderful day of wandering around
with my friend Suzette to Martins Supply, Green Acres, and Loveville Leather
and Tack Shop off of Parsons Mill Road in
Loveville (more on Loveville Leather in a
future column) and a delicious lunch at The
Front Porch. My husband and I had a late
lunch one day at the new Steak in a Sack
in Charlotte Hall (definitely more on Steak
in a Sack in a few weeks). And I met lots
of wonderful people when I cashiered this
weekend at the Hughesville Village Market and The Tobacco Basket Shops. Wow,
I miss retail! So, how is your week so far?
All of this naturally led me to think

of things mothers say, mainly because every time I thought of how aggravated I am
with our house right now, or how I wish we
had central air, or new carpet, no swamp
gas smell, and NO mosquitos outside, etc.,
etc.; all fairly trivial, selfish wants in the
scheme of things, I would also remember
my mothers favorite saying of There,
but for the grace of God go I. Gosh, I am
lucky to have a house, since so many dont
have a roof. Im lucky to be able to cool off
with the air conditioners we have, while so
many sleep or live in the hot sun all day. I
am lucky to have a yard to walk and play
in, even with the mosquitos, when so many

live in tight, cramped quarters. Lucky to
have a cell phone at all. Heck, I am glad I
am walking and moving again. This saying
applies to so many incidents in life, and is
important to remember even in the midst of
times when everything seems to be breaking down or feeling like you dont have
enough. I think I will change that saying to
Here, with the grace of God go I.
To each new days adventure, Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to:
shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me
on facebook: wanderings of an aimless mind
A View From The
BLEACHERS
by Ronald Guy
Contributing Writer
Negativity Bias and a Timely Tangent

Olympians from country after country,
including an inspiring team of refugees,
strode proudly into a cheering arena. NBA
stars, well-known Olympians and anonymous athletes from all around the globe
wore the same huge, infectious and uninhibited smiles.
The Parade of Nations during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics
last Thursday night was spectacular. The
organic joy and global comradery was a
welcomed tonic. If the moment grabbed
you, it should have. Frankly, it should
have grabbed us all. Our minds are under constant attack by real and important
media bombardments of racial division,
complex political struggles and worldwide
terrorism. This necessary but brutal truth
threatens our faith in our species, our common humanity and the humble desire we
all share: to live in peace and to cultivate
a world for our children that is a little more
decent than the one we navigated.
To keep the gale force winds of corruption, violence and evil from extinguishing
our flickering hope candles, it is important
to remind ourselves that the vast majority
of earthlings cant fathom belittling, disrespecting, discriminating against or terrorizing another human based on differences
in gender, skin color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or any other differentiating factor. We want to live. We
want to love. We just want to be.
Most of us, that is, but not all of us.
The minority who do not, the peddlers of
darkness who purposely cultivate fear and
anxiety, often dominant the headlines. The
media has the responsibility to report, of
course, but the human psyche and the economics of limited space and endless consumer options heavily influence the message. Hate, horrific acts and apocalyptic
declarations get eyes on papers and (more
importantly now) entice clicks. Shock and
awe sells. Thats why weather-dependent
programs lust for any and every atmospheric disturbance and name storms (and
embellish the impact) with anything over a
48-hour life expectancy.
This is all evidence of what the psychology community would call the negativity
bias - the human tendency to remember
and to be impacted more significantly by
negative than positive events. Fighting this
innate urge and maintaining a glass half
full outlook while disturbing events are reported from sea to shining sea and all over
the world is, quite literally, a mental wrestling match.
Every time the compulsive negativity
is restrained after processing the horror
of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Aurora, Colorado, Virginia Tech, Charleston,
South Carolina, the Navy Yard and Baltimore, Maryland, there are more incomprehensible insults to our optimism.
Orlando. Paris. Dallas. Nice. Baton
Rouge. Turkey
So yeah, every now and then, we need
something like the Olympics, the opening ceremony and the Parade of Nations
to combat the negative bias and remind
ourselves of decency and spirit that still
exists in the world and its most sophisticated inhabitants. Obviously theres much
to criticize about these Rio Games Zika,
Russian doping issues, bacteria-filled waterways and the poor infrastructure that
was slapped together just-in-time (or notquite-in-time). There is also the environmental stain left behind at past Olympic
venues and the perpetual corruption of the
International Olympic Committee.
I get it. Im not blind to it. Frankly, I
started this piece with the intent of criticizing the choice of fellow Marylander
Michael Phelps - he of two DUI arrests,
a 2014 suspension from USA Swimming
and documented marijuana use as the
flag bearer for the United States Olympic
team. There were better choices literally hundreds of them. Phelps, in his fifth
Olympics, didnt need the additional attention and despite his 22 Olympic medals (the most ever), he didnt deserve to be
the symbol for the United States Olympic
team. His swimming talent has raised Old
Glory many times; his performance out of
the pool didnt warrant him raising it ahead
of the Rio Games.
But then the overwhelming beauty of the
Parade of Nations thousands of athletes
from around the world celebrating their
countries, themselves and global athletic
competition overwhelmed my negativity
bias of Phelps, hijacked this article sent it in
a far more important direction. Im thankful for the tangent. Now theres something
I never said in geometry class.
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A Journey Through
Time
by Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
The Times Chronicle
George S. King and Family, Part I

George S. King was born in Georgetown,
Washington, D.C., on June 15, 1824. On
October 30, 1847 George married Maria
L. Abell, daughter of Bennet Abell (17931828) and Elizabeth Attaway Greenwell
(1794-1860). The couple had two children
who died in infancy (Charles, 1849-1851
and Susan, 1852-1854) and a son, Bennet
Benjamin King, born in 1851. Maria died
March 2, 1854 at the age of 37. She and her
infant children are buried in the Old St.
Aloysius Cemetery.
In 1855 George was elected as St. Marys
Countys second States Attorney. He had
actually held the job since 1852 when
James W. Miltimore (our first States Attorney, elected in November 1851) resigned.
James W. Miltimore, Esq., having resigned the post of States attorney for St.
Marys County, Md., to which he was
elected last fall, Judge Crain has appointed George S. King, Esq., to the vacancy.
(Baltimore Sun, August 9, 1852).
In 1856 George married Josephine
Campbell in Baltimore. They had a son
who died here in infancy (Bernard Campbell King, 1857-1858). George and family
moved to Lee County, Illinois about 1859
where they lived for a few years before
moving permanently to Labette County,
Kansas where George died in 1901. Two
more children were born in Illinois
George F. King and Virginia Campbell
King.
George S. King, editor of The Labette
County Democrat, is a native of Maryland.
In 1859, while yet a young man he emigrat-
ed to Illinois, but subsequently removed to

Kansas. He is a lawyer by profession, and
for several years was one of the editors of
the Quincy Herald, a paper published at
Quincy, Ill. He also served some time as
Secretary of the Quincy, Missouri & Pacific Railroad Company. During his residence in Maryland he was elected to the office of County Attorney, which he resigned
to emigrate to Illinois, and on November
7, 1882 was elected County Attorney for
Labette County, Kan., on the Democratic
ticket, although the county was Republican
by a large majority, a result which speaks
highly, both as to his personal standing and
his hold upon the public confidence.
Entered into rest, Friday, February 8,
1901 at his home in Oswego, Kansas, Judge
George S. King formerly of Georgetown,
D. C., in his 78th year. Judge King was a
lawyer of marked ability and for some
years states attorney of St. Marys County, Md. and part owner of the Beacon at
Leonardtown until his removal to the west
where he was quite successful in his profession holding many positions of trust and
honor. (Beacon, March 28, 1901).
George S. King had three children who
lived to adulthood. They were:
Bennet Benjamin King returned to St.
Marys County in 1877 and married his
first cousin, Mary Henrietta Wise (born
1847, daughter of Charles Lewis Wise and
Susanna Abell). They made their home in
Missouri where Mary died in 1908. Bennet, a railroad agent, was living in Clay
County, Missouri as late as 1930.
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