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IN COMMUNITY
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FEATURE
WE WILL FINALLY PUT LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITY BACK INTO
Local News 3 THE HANDS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WHERE IT BELONGS.
needs of our state, Hogan said. One to state policy, which included a four-
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guyleonard@countytimes.net 39150 GOLDEN BEACH RD, MECHANICSVILLE MD
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Commissioner To Petition Navy
on Blighted Property
By Guy Leonard Im going to the Navy and tell them
Staff Writer We did what you wanted, now what are
you going to do to help us, Morgan
County Commissioner Todd Morgan said. Its a tremendous cost to clear that
said he would speak with representa- land.
tives from the U.S. Navy at Patuxent Morgan said he would have a candid SPECTACULAR RENEWED HOME ON INCREDIBLE
River Naval AirStation this week about conversation with Navy personnel as 3 1/2 ACRE PICTURESQUE LOT!
nding solutions to the property in Lex- well as U.S. Department of Agriculture
ington Park where trees were felled in (USDA) representatives who had pushed
OVER 1700 SQ FT ON 1-LEVEL!!
a vain attempt to remove vultures that for the removal of the birds as well. MUST SEE TO ACTUALLY BELIEVE IT! NEW WOOD
threatened ight operations. If one of the planes ying from the FLOORS, NEW WINDOWS+DOORS, NEW ROOF,NEW
The property, positioned directly be- base strikes a vulture, which can attain APPLIANCES, NEW HEAT+AC, NEW CERAMIC BATHS,
hind Queen Anne Park Apartments and heights of more than 1,000 feet, it could NEW CARPETING, NEW PAINT, NEW LIGHTING,
across from the Lexington Park Library, cause serious damage to the aircraft and FIREPLACE
is currently owned by the local Housing even cause a crash. FEELS LIKE A NEW HOME !! L
Authority.
The agency hired a contractor to re-
Turkey vultures have plagued down-
town Lexington Park for years and are
2-CAR GARAGE AND ENOUGH DRIVEWAY FOR I
10 CARS+THE RV! 2 HUGE SHEDS W/ELECTRIC
move the trees there at the behest of the
navy, but the vultures, which are a fed-
often drawn to wooded areas or aban-
doned properties to roost.
WOODED+ PRIVATE PERFECT LOT!!
I HAVE SOLD
MANY HOMES IN
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erally protected species, have returned. Carrion eaters by nature, they have Steve Atkocius YOUR AREA T
Worse, there was not enough money often feasted on waste left in open trash
in the housing authority budget to re- receptacles behind businesses and have Broker/Realtor
RECENTLY AND IN
THE LAST 20
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move the felled trees, leaving them there
much to the consternation of residents
even endangered ight operations at the
St. Marys County Airport in California. Purple Post Real Estate Years! N
who resented the poor appearance.
Morgan said the Navy has been less guyleonard@countytimes.net
www.SteveSellsMd.com G
than cooperative so far in helping re- 301-399-3089 P
move the blight.
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AUCTION
Real Estate Business & Inventory Personal Property/Estates far in the race to succeed Commissioner opioid crisis in the county, Ridge-
Farm Equipment & Machinery Livestock Storage Units
Tom Jarboe for the District 1 County ll said. I think every parent should
Commissioner seat. be concerned.
Benefits/Fundraisers Certified Personal Property Appraiser
Jarboe has said he will not run Ridgell, a member of the Ridge Vol-
Upcoming
EXCITING FUN FASTAuctions & Events
EFFICIENT for reelection. unteer Fire Department, said he wanted
Ridgell, owner of Chesapeake Trophy an opportunity to more closely examine
EXCITING which has operated for about 20 years, the countys budget process.
said he wanted to make a contribution to Thats to help control with the spend-
St. Marys County. ing, Ridgell said.
Ive been a lifelong resident of St.
Marys County, Ridgell told The Coun- guyleonard@countytimes.net
ty Times. I thought it was time to give
back to the place that gave so much
to me.
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Thursday, August 24, 2017 The County Times Local News 5
SALES TAX
voiced Tuesday night at a hearing on up- the community on Mervell Dean Road
dating the water and sewer category for
a parcel of land slated for a new Dollar
has had to contend with increased traffic
and roadside parking since the addition *
General store in Hollywood sometime the Brusters ice cream shop there.
in mid-2018. Commissioners were concerned that
The hearing took place before the there would be overflow from the Dol-
Commissioners of St. Marys County lar General projects parking lot onto
who will now mull the request by the Mervell Dean Roads shoulders if the
developer of the project to move up the parking lot were not adequate.
timeline to bring public water and sew- Despite the compact arrangement of
er to the parcel on Mervell Dean Road the neighborhood, it is within the coun-
from six to 10 years down to just three tys designated Hollywood Town Center
to five years. which is set for expanded growth.
The applicant will pay all the costs, The new store is to be located on the
4
said Bill Hunt, Land Use and Growth north end of the road about 900 feet
Management Director to the commis-
sioners. No other property owners will
south of Clarkes Landing Road.
Camp said the developer would work
28420 Point Lookout Road Loveville, MD 20656
TERMS OF SALE
have to hook up. to ensure there would be adequate park-
The store will be built on about 3.2
acres and have a footprint of 10,642
ing at the new store.
GREAT
square feet, according to John Camp, guyleonard@countytimes.net SALE DAYS! - ALL SALES FINAL.
representative of the Oxford/Chase con- Thursday 10-6
struction company out of Pocomoke
- ALL ITEMS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
City undertaking the project.
Friday 10-6 - NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
Saturday 10-6 - CREDIT CARDS WELCOME.
Sunday 12-5 - DELIVERY AVAILABLE.
Maryland Gains 11,500
Private Sector Jobs in July NEW MERCHANDISE ARRIVING DAILY!
Private Sector Job Growth More than
Double the National Rate Last Month
THE GREAT $1,000,000
Last week the U.S. Department of
Labors Bureau of Labor Statistics
(BLS)released state jobs and unemploy-
subsector and 2,900 jobs in the Health
Care and Social Assistance subsector.
The Mining, Logging, and Construction
STORE CLOSING - RETIREMENT SALE!
ment data. According to the preliminary
survey data, Maryland added 11,500
sector increased by 2,700 jobs, and the
Manufacturing sector added 1,000 jobs. SELLING OUT OUR COMPLETE STOCK!
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private sector jobs over-the-month, an Other sectors that experienced growth
increase more than double the national in July included the Leisure and Hos-
rate of growth. Since January 2015, pitality and Trade, Transportation, and
Maryland has gained 110,800 jobs, with Utilities sectors.
800 total jobs added from June to July. Manufacturing and construction
Marylands job growth remains
strong, said Maryland Labor Secretary
along with many other industries are
changing Maryland for the better, said ALL BRIGHTON BEADS AND CHARMS
Kelly M. Schulz. With 1,000 new jobs
in manufacturing and continued growth
Schulz. Their production of goods and
creation of new homes, workplaces, and
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Thursday, August 24, 2017 The County Times Sports 11
Washingtons Wahoo
This isnt As the Nationals finally became a
about Char- contender in 2012, Zimmerman began
lottesville, having chronic shoulder problems. Er-
Virginia, but rant throws and stints on the disabled
rather a man list became the norm. To compensate,
who spent a Zimmerman was moved to first base on
lot of time a full-time basis in 2015. It didnt work.
there Ryan Zimmerman, who had batted under .275
Zimmerman. only once from 2005-2014, saw his aver-
Several age drop to .249 in 2015 and crater to
years ago, too many for comfort, Zim- .218 in 2016. It was painful to watch.
merman starred for the University of Wholly indecent and unfair. The one-
Virginia baseball team. He was a slick- time face of the franchise looked done.
fielding third baseman with impressive But baseballs a funny game, one
offensive chops - a rare combination that where magical seasons can appear from
earned him the eye of MLB scouts. nowhere to make or rejuvenate careers.
About the same time Zimmerman Zimmerman is in the midst of such a
was done playing ball for the Wahoos, season. With roughly 40 games remain-
a really bad MLB team was jettisoning ing, Zimmerman is hitting .307 with 29
Montreal and settling in to a new home homeruns and 86 RBI and is on-pace to
in the lower 48, one that had been with- set career highs in all categories. More
out a professional baseball team for over importantly, hes avoided the disabled
30 years. The team, of course, became list (knock on wood). It is a heart-
the Washington Nationals and it used warming renaissance that is reminiscent
the fourth overall pick in the 2005 MLB of one experienced by another franchise
Draft, its first since moving south, to se- legend in Baltimore a generation ago.
lect Zimmerman. Entering the 1991 season, Cal Ripken
It was an unlikely marriage given that Jr. hadnt hit above .264 since 1986. The
the team didnt exist when Zimmerman Streak was alive and well, but his ca-
enrolled at Virginia, but it had a story- reer was at a crossroads. Then he found
book quality too obvious to ignore: The somethingsomething spectacular.
semi-local kid Zimmerman grew up in Ripken solidified his status an immor-
Virginia Beach before moving to Char- tal by hitting .323, belting 34 homeruns,
lottesville - gets picked by the new home recording 114 RBI all career highs
team in need of a young star to enrap- and winning the 1991 American League
ture a newborn fan base. MVP award. Zimmermans not quite
Zimmerman was all the Nationals having a year like that (nor is he the
could have hoped for. With his exten- player Ripken was), but the rejuvenating
sive college experience, Zimmerman and validating effect is the same, and it
fast-tracked through the minor leagues couldnt have happened to two better or
and was called up late in the 2005 sea- more humble and classy men.
son. From 2006-2012, a period when In late 2016 and in late 1990, Zim-
Washington transitioned from a bottom- merman and Ripken, respectively, faced
feeder to playoff mainstay, Zimmerman a chasm between the players their stats
was the franchise rock. Before Stephen said they were and the players they still
Strasburg, Bryce Harper, Anthony Ren- hoped to be. Battered but not broken,
don and a whole lot of wins arrived, inspired more than deterred, both men
Zimmerman consistently batted around persevered through the ugly, the unrec-
.280, hit 20-25 homeruns a year, played ognizable and the completely unaccept-
a gold glove-level third base and was, able and rediscovered the best of them-
in short, one of the few reasons to care selves. President Barrack Obama once
about the Nationals. He also had what said, The best way not to feel hopeless
fans love a flair for the dramatic. In is to get up and do something. Zim-
his first major league at-bat, Zimmer- merman and Ripken clearly did.
man stroked a double. And in the first Thats good soul food for individu-
game at Nationals Park in 2008, Zim- als and society at large. Hmmmaybe
merman hit a walk-off homerun in the this was more about Charlottesville than
bottom of the ninth. I originally thought.
But reality sometimes intervenes to
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Thursday, August 24, 2017 The County Times Education 13
25 1/3
coming from the UMD. Babinski and worked. Gesser used a 3-D printer to
Gesser were the rst CSM interns in the create custom parts. I was quite pleased % Off
three-year history of the intern program it all t when I was nished, he said. Off
and were two of only three interns who Gesser said the two-month-long in- ALL Large Fountains ALL Metal
hadnt completed the rst half of their ternship project extensively enhanced Priced $150 & more Garden Benches
bachelors degree. his CAD skills. I enjoyed working on
They really held their own. They a larger-scale project and to be able to
have both done an excellent job, said
CSM Assistant Professor Byron Brezi-
contribute to what they are doing at the
test site, he said. Fall Color Is Here
na, who served as a mentor to Babinski While this was the rst time CSM
and Gesser during the internship. students have been invited to participate
They all brought their individual in the UMD UAS Test Site internship
challenges and strengths to the table and program, it will not be the last. Scassero
banded together to take on the research said the UMD UAS Test Site administra-
problems and solve them collaborative- tors sit on advisory boards for CSM cur-
ly, Scassero said. Once it was time to riculum and know the quality of CSMs
work and y their research it was game- faculty, staff and students, both as a
on, and they were a great team. stand-alone institution concentrating on
Babinski, an electrical engineering workforce development and as a feeder
major at CSM and the only female stu- path to other higher education centers.
dent in this years internship program, For more about CSMs Mathemat-
was the rst to present at the event. She ics, Physics and Engineering programs, Mums Ornamental Kale Ornamental Peppers
described the different considerations visit www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/
necessary to write the code to create a credit/academic-divisions/mth/. To re-
thermal points search-and-rescue map. quest information about internship op- Now ScheduliNg Fall lawN ReNovatioNS,
Her project is designed to assist search-
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In Remembrance
The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.
David Joseph Hockaday was his game). where she served in many capacities, by her siblings: Clarence Forrest,
The family had a celebration of such as, a choir member, greeter, and Sandra Knott, Virginia Abell, and
David Joseph Life Memorial Service in his memo- she volunteered for the kitchen staff Helen Marie Langley.
Hockaday 55, ry on Thursday August 10 th, 2017 at to cater various events at church and She was a lifelong St. Marys
passed away July the Lexington Park United Method- the county fair, until her health be- County, MD resident. Florence
18th, 2017 at his ist Church where David and Cassan- gan to fail. worked as an Accounting Manager
home in Lexing- dra were members. During her past time, she enjoyed for the Harry Lunderberg School of
ton Park, MD. working word search puzzles, fish- Seamanship for 37 years, retiring on
He was born on Bertha Mae Cooley ing, gardening, bowling, traveling, July 1, 2014. She enjoyed; putting on
June 14th 1962 in and watching the Orioles. church bingo, spent countless hours
Arlington, VA. Bertha Mae Bertha maintained a close relation- baking and giving away her beloved
David was preceeded in death by Cooley sadly de- ship with her cousin Mary. Having cakes. She also loved, spending time
his parents, Margret and Graham parted this life migrated from Raleigh, NC together; with family and grandchildren.
Hockaday and his sister Ruth Greene. on Thursday, Bertha to Lexington Park and Mary Pallbearers will be; Allen Abell,
David is survived by his wife Cas- August 10, 2017 to Philadelphia, PA. They enjoyed Mike Abell, Benny Knott, Herman
sandra Bechas-Hockaday and his 4 at Calvert Me- their annual trips visiting each other Knott, Eugene Forrest, and Phil
children - Sara, Graham, Holly and morial Hospi- and together visiting the relatives Langley. Honorary Pallbearers will
Lucas Hockaday, and his 4 grand- tal, surrounded and friends they left behind in Ra- be Tyler Bean, Joseph Paiz, and
children - Emma and Katey Ander- by family. leigh. Once their health prevented Bobby Clements. Contributions may
son and Isaiah David and Prince She was born on November 10, them from traveling, they maintained be made to Hospice of St. Marys
Thomas Hockaday . David was also 1929. She was educated in the Ra- weekly telephone calls until Berthas P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD and
survived by his bother Sonny Hocka- leigh, NC public school system. She passing. Trinity Episcopal Church P.O. Box
day, sister Peggy Lee Ritter and Lu- migrated to Lexington Park, MD Berthas final trip was to Ft Lau- 207 St. Marys City, MD 20686. Ar-
cinda Cooper, and best friend/cousin in 1954. She was employed by the derdale, FL this past June to see her rangements by Mattingley-Gardiner
Randy (Nubins) Cooper and his life- St. Marys County Board of Edu- granddaughter graduate from Keiser Funeral Home.
long friend and mother of his chil- cation for nearly 20 years until her University. Despite her illness, she
dren, Patricia Jones. retirement. was determined to make that trip. Philip Alfred Al Gatton
David worked in the painters Bertha was a devoted mother, Bertha leaves to mourn her pass-
union for over 15 years enjoying his grandmother, and a loving friend. ing her devoted children, Gloria and Philip Alfred
work. He was a loving father and She had a special presence about her John (Jay); two grandchildren, Lessi- Al Gatton, 85
grandfather. Family meant the world that will truly be missed. To know ena and Terrell; a daughter-in-law, of Leonardtown,
to him. Win or lose he was and al- Bertha was to love her. LaDonna; an honorary son-in-law, MD passed away
ways will be a Redskins fan. In his Bertha was a devoted Catholic. Ricky Spriggs; a dedicated cousin, on August 19,
free time he loved to take road trips She was a member of the Immacu- Mary Fairy; other relatives, and 2017 in Leonard-
and hit the casino (Texas Hold em late Heart of Mary, Catholic Church, many friends. Preceding her in death town, MD. Born
was her mother, Ella Malachi. on June 11, 1932
Serving as pallbearers will be in Bushwood,
Duane Cooper, DeLante Edwards, MD, he was the son of the late Fran-
Jasper Jacks, John Jacks, Charlie Ne- ces Louise Gatton and Philip Domi-
smith and Jerry West Jr. nic Gatton. Al was the loving hus-
Condolences to the family may be band of the late Jeanne Sunderland
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Gatton, whom he married on July 4,
Arrangements by the Brinsfield 1952 in St. Francis Xavier Catholic
Funeral Home, P.A. Church Compton, MD, and who pre-
ceded in death on July 22, 2013. Al
Florence Lorraine is survived by his children; Sandra
Whitten Abell (George) of Leonardtown, MD,
Joyce Downs (Preston) of Mechan-
Florence Lor- icsville, MD, and Philip L. Gatton
raine Whitten, (Tracy) of Hollywood, MD. Grand-
of Callaway, MD daughters Melissa Long (Brandon)
passed away on of Mechanicsville, MD and Shannon
August 13, 2017 Dent (Rob) of Chaptico, MD, 3 great-
in Callaway, MD. grandchildren; Hailey and Christo-
Born on Septem- pher Long and Robby Dent. Siblings:
ber 15, 1945 she Francis Morehead, Ralph Gatton
was the daughter and Ellen Hill. He was preceded in
of the late Jeanette A. Tucker Forrest death by his siblings; Doris Bussler,
An Independent Family-Owned Funeral Home and Ernest Forrest. Florence was the Everett Gatton and Calvin Gatton.
loving wife of Kenneth Ray Whitten Al was a lifelong St. Marys Coun-
Serving Southern Maryland for over 100 Years ty, MD resident and graduated from
whom she married in Trinity Episco-
pal Church St. Marys City, MD on Margaret Brent High School in 1949.
Michael K. Gardiner, C.F.S.P., C.P.C.
April 15, 1986 and who preceded her Al Served in the United States Navy
Funeral Director/President
in death on December 11, 2014. from May 11, 1951 to May 10, 1955.
Florence is survived by her chil- While serving in the United States
dren: Tommy Bean (Mary) of Valley Navy he earned the Good Conduct
Lee, MD, Christina Butler (John) of Medal and National Defense Service
Medal, his duty stations included
Providing trusted service to the community for over 100 Years Charlottesville, VA, Steven Whitten
Patuxent River Naval Air Station in
of Seattle, WA, Lucy Jo Whitten of
41590 Fenwick Street P.O. Box 270 Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 Suffolk, VA, Lori Sills of Baltimore, Patuxent River, MD. Prior to taking
www.mgfh.com MD and 21 grandchildren and 12 ownership of the Hills Club Restau-
(301)-475-8500
great grandchildren and sister Jean rant he worked for Stewart Petro-
Clements. She was preceded in death leum Company for 16 years as a cook
Thursday, August 24, 2017 The County Times Obituaries 19
on their tugboats. Al was the restau- William Gatton Patuxent Motors Gulf/Chevron in late Herbert Cole in Washington,
rant proprietor of the Hills Club Res- Hughesville, MD, and Leonardtown DC.
taurant, retiring on March 18, 1990 William Ever- Golf/Chevron in Leonardtown, MD Billy worked as a Crane Operator
after 21 years. Al was a member and ett Gatton, 90, for 55 years retiring on August of for Operating Engineers Local #77.
past president of the Mechanicsville of Leonardtown, 1988. Everett enjoyed playing cards, He enjoyed classic cars, drag racing
Lions Club, Mechanicsville, MD, as MD formerly yard work, and riding his bike. and showing his 70 Chevy pickup.
well as past member of the Mechan- from St. Cle- The family will receive friends on He loved his pets, Maggie, BJ and
icsville Moose Lodge Mechanics- ments Shores Sunday, August 27, 2017 from 2:00 Teddy.
ville, MD, and American Legion in passed away on PM-5:00 PM with prayers recited at Billy is survived by his wife of
Hughesville, MD. He served on the August 19, 2017 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner 49 years, Sharyn Patricia McDon-
Board of Directors for the Mechanic- in Callaway, MD. Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, ald Cole, his daughter, Karen Marie
sville Vol. Rescue Squad. Al loved to Born on October 26, 1926 in Avenue, where a Funeral Service will be held Irvin, his brother, Bruce Cole, his
fish, hunt and cook. MD, he was the son of the late Fran- on Monday, August 28, 2017 at 10:00 Aunt, Valerie Laing, brothers in law,
The family will receive friends on ces Louise Gatton and Philip Domi- AM with Father Bob Kosty officiat- Bruce McDonald, Mike McDonald,
Sunday, August 27, 2017 from 2:00 nic Gatton. Everett was the loving ing. Interment will follow in Charles Danny McDonald, Freddy McDonald
PM 5:00 PM with prayers recited husband of Cecilia Regina Gatton, Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, and Todd Parks; and his step-grand-
at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gar- whom he married in Immaculate MD. children, Rani Irvin Brady and Cha-
diner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Conception Catholic Church in Me- Pallbearers will be Jimmy-Lee risma Irvin Brady and many other
MD, where a Funeral Service will chanicsville, MD on June 23, 1951, Berned, Jason Gatton, John Damon, relatives and friends. In addition to
be held on Monday, August 28, 2017 and who preceded him in death on Mike Tayman, Danny Johnson, and his parents, Billy is predeceased by
at 10:00 AM with Father Bob Kosty October 25, 2009. Felippe Bardales. Honorary Pallbear- his sister, Bonnie Dorman.
officiating. Interment will follow in Everett is survived by his children; ers will be Jim Berned, and Tommy A Funeral Service will be Thurs-
Charles Memorial Gardens Leonard- Deborah Berned (Jim) of Leonard- Tippett. Contributions may be made day, August 24, 2017 at 10:30AM
town, MD. Pallbearers will be: Rob- town, MD, Cheryl Tippett (Tommy) to Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home
ert Dent, Rocky Woodburn, Brandon of Lexington Park, MD, Melinda P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD with interment immediately follow-
Long, Jerry Downs Joe Jarboe and Russell of Morganza, MD, 6 grand- 20650 and Hospice of St. Marys P.O. ing at Charles Memorial Gardens,
Herman Downs. Honorary Pall- children, 9 great grandchildren, and Box 325 Leonardtown, MD 20650. 26235 Point Lookout Road, Leonar-
bearers will be; George Abell, Pres- 1 great great grandchild. Siblings; Arrangements by Mattingley-Gar- dtown, MD 20650.
ton Downs, Dickie Graves, Eddie Frances Morehead, Ralph Gatton, and diner Funeral Home. Memorial donations in Billys
Copsey, Lee Downs, and IZ (Buck) Ellen Hill. He was preceded in death name may be made to: St. Marys
Swarey. by his daughter Joan Marie Raymus- Billy Cole Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box
Contributions may be made to the Bohannon and son in law Kevin Rus- 1232, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. sell, siblings; Doris Bussler, Calvin Billy Cole, 70, of Mechanicsville,
Box 50 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and Gatton, and AlfredGatton. Maryland, passed away on August
Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad He graduated from Margaret Brent 16, 2017 at MedStar St. Marys Hos-
P.O. Box 15 Mechanicsville, MD and was a lifelong resident of St. pital, Leonardtown, Maryland. Billy
20659. Marys County, MD. Everett was was born on October 1, 1946 to the
a Service station Manager for the late Catherine Bushong Cole and the
STEP 1: Selecting a location You dont need ing process. Also, add a small amount of water,
much space for this project, an area as small as you want the compost to be slightly moist, the
6 by 6 is plenty. If you plan to compost in the microbes work better in this environment.
winter, choose a sunny spot, otherwise a location
with some shade will help to keep the compost STEP 6: Heat After a week, check to see if the
moist during the summer months. pile is heating up. This is part of the compost-
ing process. The center may get as hot as 150
STEP 2: Bin design You can purchase a ready degrees F. If the center isnt warmer than the
made bin or build one yourself out of basic mate- outside of the pile, you may need to add more
rial(s). The simplest enclosure made of 3 wide, GREEN materials to get the process started.
1 wire mesh, formed into a 3 diameter circle,
securing the ends to one another using wooden STEP 7: Turn the pile Composting works best
stakes for support. under oxygen-rich conditions. The pile should
Home Composting
secured side to side, the ingredients are
making a square box. thoroughly mixed and
will become completely
STEP 3: Filling the bin All organic matter, broken down.
things that were once alive or come from living
things is compostable. This includes yard waste STEP 8: Troubleshooting Odors stem from
Why Compost at Home? such as leaves and grass clippings, kitchen two possible problems: too much GREEN, or
wastes such as fruit and vegetable leavings, cof- not enough oxygen. In either case, immediately
fee grounds, tea leaves, egg shells, etc. DO NOT turn the pile to introduce more oxygen. If the
Composting recycles your compost animal products such as meat, bones, problem is too much GREEN, add more BROWN
wastes into a valuable soil fat, grease or pet feces. material(s). An overly wet pile may also cause
bad odors, if so, use less water.
amendment that can be used STEP 4: Ecient composting Any combination
to improve your soil and plant- of organic materials will eventually degrade. For STEP 9: Compost After three to ten weeks and
ings. a higher quality product, use a mixture of com- many turnings, your compost should be dark,
patible material. Rule-of-thumb, mix equal parts moist, crumbly and ready to use.
Disposal of leaves, grass, of BROWN (dry leaves, straw, sawdust, etc.) with
GREEN (grass clippings, garden weeds, kitchen STEP 10: Using your compost Technically,
clipping and other yard waste scraps) ingredients and shred or cut larger mate- compost is not a fertilizer, it is an excellent soil
is a problem for homeowners.
rials for quick composting. Keep kitchen scraps
on the inside of the pile to decompose faster.
amendment that improves the structure and
quality of your soil. Use your compost in garden
Yard and food waste make beds to increase soil porosity and aeration,
up 30% of the solid waste stream in the U.S. STEP 5: Lets get started When combining around shrubs to keep weeds at a minimum and
your BROWN and GREEN ingredients, you help retain moisture.
Composting is easy, requiring minimal should add a shovel or two of soil, this will add
amounts of space and eort. microbes into the mix to facilitate the decompos-
For additional recycling information, contact the St. Marys County DPW&T at (301) 475-4200 or visit MDE website at:
http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/LAND/RecyclingandOperationsprogram/Pages/compostbin.aspx
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Former delegate Johnny Wood talks to some of the attendees at this annual fundraising barbeque at
Olde Breton Inn on Aug. 22.
Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust So- The Back to School Fair will feature
Ongoing 2nd Dist. VFD&RS, 45245 Drayden cial at Summerseat Farm informational mini sessions for parents
Aqua Zumba Classes No Contract, No Rd., Valley Lee, MD 20692 26655 Three Notch Rd, Mechanicsville, and students, a school supplies giveaway
Membership! 7:00 AM - 12 Noon MD 20659 (while supplies last) and light refresh-
45779 Fire Dept Ln, California, MD Yard Sale Event 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ments. Admission is Free! Mini ses-
20619 POC: Kelly 240-299-5261Reserve a Join PTLT and Summerseat for a day of sions include Smart Ways to Organize,
7:00 PM Table for $10.00 (preferred by Sun. 20 old-fashioned fun on Aug. 26th, 10:00 Avoiding Homework Stress, Managing
Lets bring the Zumba Party in the Aug.) or come attendSome items for AM- 2:00PM! Activities will include: Emotions/Conict Resolutions, Healthy
water. Aqua Zumba Wednesdays and saleUsed White Whirlpool: Dish- A badminton tournament (with prizes), Nutrition/Health Sleep Habits, Commu-
Saturdays washer, Oven, & Over stove Micro- hiking, archery, petanque/bocce, and nicating: Developing a Partnership Be-
Elks pool wave; & Dresser w/mirror 8 drawers. lawn games. Please bring your lawn tween the Student/Parent/Teacher, The
The Coolest Thing About Zumba is That Sponsored by the 2nd District VFD & chairs or blanket and feel free to bring Impact of Positive School Behavior on
Its For Everybody! If You Can Smile & RS Auxiliary a picnic! There will be local watermel- Achievement and more!
Have FUN, YESYou Can Do Zumba! on (for Seed Spittin contest!) Bottled
Im Looking Very Forward to Meeting Saturday, August 26 drinks available for purchase. Stay for Participants are asked to ll in a Check-
You! Zumba Fitness classes No contract, the rafe drawing! Sponsored by Patux- For more information, contact Dr. Janice
Womens ConferenceAugust 26,
no memberships, Pay as you go! ent Tidewater Land Trust. Meet YOUR Walthour at 301-862-2296 or Dr. Fran-
2017
Monday Zumba Toning 6pm at the local Land Trust! For more information cine Dove Hawkins at 301-863-9007, or
First Missionary Baptist Church
Housing Authority call Frank: 301-862-3421. www.patux- call 301-863-3011.
46370 Pegg Lane, Lexington Park, MD
Tuesday Zumba Fitness 6pm at the ent-tidewater.org
20653
Housing Authority Crab Feast Benet
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday Aqua Zumba 7pm at the Bushwoodstock Dog Day Outdoor Moose Lodge, 27636 Mechanicsville
The Womens Ministry of First Mission-
Elks lodge Pool Rock Concert Rd., Mechanicsville
ary Baptist Church cordially invites you
Thursday Zumba Fitness 6pm at the 21804 Coltons Point Rd., Bushwood, 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
to attend its annual Womens Confer-
Housing Authority MD 20618 Shop with a Cop Benet. Crab Feast
ence on August 26, 2017, where we will
Saturday Aqua Zumba 8:30am at the 12 Noon - 7:00 PM 1pm5pm. Entertainment 4pm8pm.
be Proceeding to the Open Door. The
Elks Lodge Pool Bushwoodstock Dog Day Outdoor $40 Advance$50 at door. Any Ques-
Womens Conference commences at
All Classes are open to everybody! Rock Concert Benet for BECA Schlor- tions Please Contact Jimmy Suite @
9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m., with a Continen-
More info: 301-481-0752 ships and 7th District Optimist Club 240-417-5767
tal Breakfast being served at 8:00 a.m.
with Three BandsSix Gun South,
and with lunch being served at 11:50
Friday, August 25 a.m. Our facilitators for the occasion are
Billy Breslin Band, and Bob Schaller & Pax Lounge Grand Opening May-
Friends$20 AdmissionDress Like weather/McGregor Match
Park Place Toastmasters Club Reverend Emma Curry, Associate Min-
a Hippie/Hipster or a Good Old Fash- 28275 Point Lookout Road, Leonard-
Meeting ister, Zion Baptist Church, Welcome,
ioned Southern Rocker for This Great town, MD 20650
Church of the Ascension MD and Reverend Michelle Dockett,
Old Time Rock n Roll Celebration 5:00 PM
21641 Great Mills Road Lexington Park, First Lady of One Church, DMV and the
Be There or Be Square-Can You Dig it THE PAX LOUNGE HOOKAH BAR
MD 20653 Conference Preacher is Minister Brenda
Man. Food & Drink Available for Pur- GRAND OPENING!!! Come out and
12 Noon - 1:00 PM Palmer, First Lady of Israel Total Life
chase with ID Required for Alcohol join us for the Mayweather/Mcgregor
Come visit us to nd out how we can Ministries, Waldorf, MD. Tickets are
Bring Lawn Chairs & Blankets and Lis- ght starting at 5:00 pm and ending at
help you develop your speaking, lis- $25.00 and can be purchased by contact-
ten to Great Old Time Rock n Roll. No 2:00 am. There will be a cover charge of
tening, and leadership skills in a non- ing First Missionary Baptist Church at
Coolers. $20 unless you make a reservation on-
threatening environment! 301-863-8388. Tickets will be available
line at thepaxlounge.com. If you make a
at the door. First Missionary Baptist
NAACP 2017 Back to School Fair reservation the cover charge will only be
Celebrate Recovery Church, 46370 Pegg Lane, Lexington
St. Marys County Library, Lexington $10. Ladies will have NO cover charge
Our Fathers House45020 Patuxent Park, MD 20653.
Park Branch until 10:00 pm and we will be show-
Beach Rd, California, MD 12 Noon - 3:00 PM ing the Mayweather/Mcgregor match!
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Seasonal Farmers Market
The St. Marys County Library, in part- The Pax Lounge is located at 28275
Celebrate Recovery is a Christian 12- Historic Sotterley
nership with the NAACP and many lo- Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD
step program that addresses any hurt, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD
cal organizations, is excited to present 20650 and their phone number is (301)
hangup or habit for anyone 18 & up. 20636
the NAACP 2017 Back to School Fair at 703-2002
Wed love to see you there! For more 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
the Lexington Park branch (21677 FDR
info email OFHCR4U@gmail.com Check sotterley.org for details.
Blvd) on Saturday, August 26 from 12
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trade
what was expected 43. Spanish dance
28. Meson
3. A person with the same 44. Countries of Asia
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name as another 45. Make fun of
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Last Weeks
Light in Shadow
For over a week nowever since the Saturday; the hostage video of a statement you have slave labor emptying your cham- ones that appeared as I wrote. They are
horrifying events unfolded in Charlot- on Monday, making it abundantly clear ber pots and farming your elds in the words about what happens when some-
tesville, VirginiaIve been struggling that he was under tremendous pressure blazing heat. And, for the record, heres thing temporarily throws into shadow
to nd the right words, or even adequate to say that he opposed things that no de- what the designer of the Confederate ag even the best and the brightest in Amer-
ones, to express my thoughts and feelings. cent human being could possibly support said it symbolizes: the heaven-ordained ica: the goodness, and the shared belief in
Ive done a fair amount of reading about (he looked and sounded like a petulant supremacy of the white man over the in- equality between people, and the recogni-
the build-up to World War II, and about child who was forced to admit to some- ferior or colored race. And thats a quote. tion that we are all the same inside, that
the Holocaust, and I couldnt help but no- thing he didnt regret doing). And then, So, no: the Confederate ag does not our hearts have a tremendous capacity for
tice that black and white photographs of on Tuesday, just in case anyone was con- represent good manners or square dances kindness and for bruising, that our same-
the Unite the Right rally last weekend fused about how he really feels, he gave or Rhett Butler sweeping a struggling ness is far more important than our differ-
were indistinguishable from newsreels an impromptu press conference/grievance Scarlett OHara into his arms and up- ences. They are words about the chill that
from the late 1930s. The jackboots and airing, saying one group was bad and stairs (for what appears to many people I, and many others, feel when the bright
swastikas, the burning torches, the anti- one was very violent, and insisting that like rape, but lets leave that discussion light that is democracy is dimmed, when
Jewish and racist chants and the at-hand- there were some very ne people in that for another day). It represents the subjuga- dark forces appear that only feel powerful
ed salutes were all scarily reminiscent of group of neo-Nazis. tion, enslavement and torture of an entire when they subjugate others.
lms and photos from Nazi Germany in He steadfastly defended the neo-Nazi people because of the color of their skin. There will be a daysoon, I pray
the pre-war years. protestors, insisting that many people were Now: bear with me for a moment, as I when this eclipse darkening our country
Even more reminiscent, and nauseating, there to peacefully protest the removal of may seem to go far aeld. will be in the past: another reminder of
were the hateful expressions on the faces Confederate statues (multiple independent As I sat down to write this column, what happens when bigotry, closed minds
of those marching. I felt as if I were watch- sources on the ground at the rally deny that the much-heralded solar eclipse was just and hate prevail; a wound to be healed; a
ing a snaking line of serial killers de- alternative fact). Trumps arguments starting on its path from west to east, and lesson to be learnedagain.
scending on the usually-peaceful college and, for that matter, the arguments of any- I planned to write about it; Id given up In the meantime, I dont think Im going
town: devoid of conscience, hate ashing one defending the Unite-the-Right protes- on trying to gure out what to say about to celebrateor even watchthis after-
in their eyes, their mouths twisted in rage torswere disingenuous, specious and Charlottesville. I am so disheartened, so noon, as the sun disappears for a time. Ive
as they chanted Nazi slogans about blood factually incorrect. The argument in favor saddened, so sickened by not only the already seen the light eclipsed by dark-
and soil. But maybe Im being unfairto of continuing to honor those who declared hateful protests, but by the explicit sup- ness, and its more than any decent person
serial killers. Is it too much information to and supported war on the United States is port the president has expressed, by the should have to bear.
say that I thought I might throw up? the equivalent of the arguments in favor of overt moral equivalency he has assigned,
Weve all read about the presidents re- viewing the Confederate ag as a symbol equating neo-Nazis with those protesting I love hearing from you: feel free to
sponses to the horror and tragedy in Char- of Southern heritage, of a more genteel bigotry and hate, that I believed words email me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.
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Rotten Watermelon
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What is that saying Two steps forward and one it is because it is the loss of a dream. But I chose would become more of an issue later as I was sitting
step back? How about, Two steps forward and three manual labor/retail work instead of office work. at the dining room table finishing off a paper resto-
steps back? I am on my purge kick again and its I didnt think I could work in an office after help- ration project and started smelling an awful smell. I
not even January. Yes, I was ready Monday to start ing my mother for weeks at a time in the her Prince thought, wow, what have we put in the trash over the
again. Im gonna do it! Ive already sold a Gone With Georges County, Berwyn Heights windowless Pa- weekend? It then occurred to me I had smelled this
The Wind Scarlett figurine and other trinkets, via role and Probation office many times over the years. awful smell before when I was a child and brought
Facebook groups. Oh yeah, that really made a dent. I I felt claustrophobic for the first time back then. a cantaloupe in to my bedroom as a child without
am looking hard at all my treasured books, and why Of course now, I look back with regret that many telling anyone and thus ruined the top of a perfectly
I need to keep so many. For someone who has claus- of my friends are retired or retired with pensions. good bureau. Oh God, the watermelon!! There on
trophobic tendencies, I dont know why I have to be But, thinking on it, I realize I couldnt give up all the my china cabinet was the watermelon flooding with
surrounded by books and collectibles. I am sure part friendships I have made in picture framing over the rotten putridness and watermelon guts my Laura
of that goes back to having a compulsive gambler as years. I dont know how my mind felt that working Ashley table runner, much of my Bavarian China
a mother, who was constantly selling any antiques in a frame shop was any different than working in and little rabbit display, and also running down the
and collectibles we had. Every time I would come an office doesnt make as much sense to me now. front of the cabinet, in the cabinet and to the rug. I
home from college I would notice something else Though I am still trying to figure out how my mind tried to pick up the watermelon but it crushed in my
missing. I always figured that the next time I came works. Isnt this fun taking a deep journey with me hands spewing forth more guts. It was awful, but I
home that the house would be missing. I am sure through my mind. This always happens if I am not finally got most of it in a soup pot to take outside and
there are others out there that understand this. sleeping well I get a little more loopy than normal. spent the next two hours cleaning and re-cleaning
Even my 35 year old college text books are going Actually, I blame it all on the Solar Eclipse and rot- and spraying heavy duty Febreeze. So, Mondays
to the barn to be sold, well maybe some of them. ten watermelon guts. The day of the eclipse seemed purge didnt last, but I will take a few steps forward
Why not all of them? Will I sell any of them? You to be a day of everything breaking or going wrong, again next Monday no eclipses scheduled, right?
know I go through this every year. Why cant I get and that is bound to mess with your mind. Things
rid of them? Its not like I am ever going back for my are turned upside down for a time mine happened To each new days adventure, Shelby
Masters in Psychology/Sociology. Maybe it is the to last all day. One of the main problems was a slow- Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.
thought of having to go through each textbook and draining kitchen sink, which by noon had become wanderings@yahoo.com
make sure I didnt write things in the margins dur- a non-draining kitchen sink. We had tried all the or find me on facebook:
ing class that I wouldnt want anyone to read. Maybe home tricks like gallons of boiling water. The sink Wanderings of an aimless mind
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