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IN LOCAL
RACISM AT FOOTBALL
GAME INVESTIGATED
IN EDUCATION
ST. JOHNS NAMED
BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
IN COMMUNITY
BLESSING OF THE FLEET
TURNS 50
LOCAL
CONTENTS WE CANT TOLERATE THIS IN
OUR COMMUNITY.
Local News 3 NAACP PRESIDENT JANICE WALTHOUR ON CHARGES OF RACISM
Cops & Courts 8
Education 10 Cover Story
Page 16
In Our Community 13
Feature 16
Obituaries 18
Sports 20
Community Calendar 22
Senior Calendar 24
Library Calendar 24
Entertainment 25
Games 26
Contributing Writers 27 In Local
Page 3
Worship Directory 29
Classied Ads 30 In Community
Business Directory 31 Page 15
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nications and Media Relations (PIO). Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. said, This
Conference Center and Marina
The PIO along with PIOs from St. is really just making use of available 155 Holiday Drive, Solomons, MD 20688
www.umces.edu/events/sense-wonder-life-and-works-rachel-carson 410-
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$30 Reception and Play
Maryland Department of Veterans Af- try, said Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford. $40 Reception, Play & After
Saturday, Party
November 4, 2017
fairs (MDVA) Oct. 2 held a flag raising In displaying the POW/MIA flag at state
ceremony to honor and remember service buildings across the state, we honor those with Kaiulani
Reception Lee
at 7:00 p.m. Curtain at 8:00 p.m.
members of the US Armed Forces who who have given the ultimate sacrifice for Tickets on Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/Sense-of-Wonder
were prisoners of war or identified as miss- our freedom.
Tickets on Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/Sense-of-Wonder
$30 Reception and Play
ing in action. Lt. Governor Boyd Ruther- The Maryland Department of Veter-
ford, Maryland Department of Veterans ans Affairs recognizes the sacrifice of our $40 Reception, Play, and After Party with Kaiulani Lee
Affairs Secretary George W. Owings, III service men and women, said Maryland Proceeds benefit graduate students and programs
of Calvert County , Maryland Department Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary
of General Services Secretary Ellington George Owings. Today, as the POW/ Proceedsatbenefit
the Chesapeake Biological
graduate students andLaboratory
programs at the Chesapeake Biological
Churchill, Jr., and Maryland Department MIA flag is raised outside of MDVA
of Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn. Headquarters, we pay homage to those Lee, as a scientist, author, and environmentalist Rachel
Lee, as scientist, author, and environmentalist Rachel Carson.
In addition, Commissioner Leonard Kirk, who suffered as prisoners of war or who Carson ... charms, provokes, and inspires. Her audience
American Ex-POW was in attendance. remain missing in action so that we, as a provokes,
was and and
transfixed inspires. The audience
transformed by herwas transfixed and trans
portrayal
The ceremony, held at 9:00AM outside of nation, may remain free. portrayalHer thoughtful and emotional performance
... Her thoughtful and emotional performance brought brought
the Wineland Building in Annapolis, in- We must always remember those who everyone
feet. to their feet.
cluded brief remarks, a moment of silence, have served in the U.S. Armed Forces,
and raising of the POW/MIA flag. said DGS Secretary Ellington Churchill. Judy Harrison, Maine
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Harrison, Maine Tim
During the Maryland 2017 Legislative Flying the POW/MIA flag with the U.S.
Session, Governor Hogan signed HB664/ flag honors service members who were (410) 326-7240
SB579 in to law. The law, introduced by prisoners of war (POW), service members www.umces.edu/events/sense-wonder-life-and-works-rachel-carson
www.umces.edu/events/sense-wonder-life-and-works-rachel-carson 410
Senator James Mathias, Delegate Teresa missing in action (MIA), and their fami-
Reilly, requires the Secretary of General lies and reminds us of the American val-
Services and the Secretary of Transpor- ues for which they fought. Sponsored by:
tation to fly the POW/MIA flag on the Throughout Marylands transporta-
grounds of certain State buildings when- tion network, MDOT will proudly fly the
ever the United States flag is flown. The POW/MIA flag and remind Marylanders
legislation was signed into law by Gov- to take a minute to remember these excep-
ernor Hogan on April 11 and took effect tional American heroes, said Transporta-
October 1, 2017. tion Secretary Pete K. Rahn.
This legislation is a tribute to the men Marjorie Wax & Brian Hochheimer
and women who have fought for our coun- From MD Department of Veterans Affairs
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8 Cops & Courts The County Times Thursday, October 5, 2017
Sheriffs Ofce
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DANIEL A. M.
09/29/17, DFC. On 09/27/17, a female juvenile age
Schultz responded 13, from California, was arrested for
to the 44000 block Assault 2nd Degree, and Disturbing
SLADE, L.L.C.
of River Otter Drive School Operations by Cpl. Hartzell#
in California for a 97
reported burglary.
The victim alleged On 09/27/17, a female juvenile age
LOKER BUILDING the suspect, Timo- 14, from Lexington Park, was arrested
Burnett
thy James Burnett- for Assault 2nd Degree and Disturbing
Parker, age 19 of Waldorf, entered School Operations by Cpl. Hartzell#
the residence unlawfully, destroyed 97.
property, and assaulted the victim.
Burnett-Parker was placed under ar- On 09/27/17, a male juvenile age 16,
rest and charged with Burglary 3rd from Mechanicsville, was arrested for
Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, and Malicious Destruction of Property by
Malicious Destruction of Property. Dep. Holdsworth# 305
CASE # 51692-17
On 09/28/17, a male juvenile age 17,
Violation of Pro- from California, was arrested for As-
tective Order- On sault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Maloy# 137
09/30/17, Dep. Rob-
inson responded to From Sheriffs Ofce PIO
the 17000 block of
Three Notch Road
in Dameron, for a
reported violation
Hoyer of a protective or-
der. The victim al-
leged the suspect Jonathan Stephen
Hoyer age 24, no fixed address, was
on the property in violation of an
active protective order. Hoyer was
placed under arrest and charged
41650 COURT HOUSE DRIVE, SUITE 301 P.O. BOX 288 with Violation of a Protective Or-
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LEONARDTOWN, MARYLAND 20650 warrant for Violation of a Protective
PHONE: 301-475-5150 FAX: 301-475-6909 Order which was also served. CASE
#51827-17
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Sheriffs
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Thank you to all the companies, organizations, and individuals who supported St. Marys College Cares. Your
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Skipjack Race
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remaining skipjack eet on the Bay is held on the third Saturday in Sep-
and is sponsored by the Dorchester tember for pride and skipjack preser- Now ScheduliNg laNdScapiNg & hardScapiNg
Skipjack Committee. The Choptank vation. Today, there are only two doz- projectS aNd Fall New lawN & lawN reNovatioNS
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Friday, September 22, the Dee sailed one location. All participating boats
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DINNER: 5:30PM celebrate her 100th Birthday. The party, tions, receiving awards for outstanding
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MENU INCLUDES: Beans Garage, near Valley Lee. Alyce a charter member of the Ladies of Char-
RAFFLE baked chicken, was born in Scotland, Md and has lived ity, Catholic Daughters Court St. Marys
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fried chicken, ham parents were Susan Maria Ridgell and Ridge Lions Club. She and Parran had an
James Parran Tennyson. Siblings were active social life, attending dances, card
& all the fixins Benedict Ekas, James Aubrey, her twin parties which she still enjoys, vacations in
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301-884-4812 | 240-538-4297 7-11PM St. Michaels High School, June 2, 1935, as She is an avid sports fan of Nascar racing,
valedictorian of her class. Redskins Football, and the Baltimore Ori-
Make Checks payable to cash bar She married Benedict Parran Jarboe oles. Alyce lived in her home near Leonar-
Tables can be MBHS Alumni & mail to: on April 13, 1936. They happily shared dtown, Md since 1997.
reserved with Clarence Bowles Location: Mechanicsville 67 years of marriage until Parrans death, Last fall, she decided it as time to move
purchase of a P.O. Box 143 Moose Lodge March 17, 2003. They had 6 children, to an assisted living facility due to a hip is-
group of 8 tickets Clements, MD 20624 27636 Mechanicsville Rd.
Benedict Paul, Mary Shirkey (deceased), sue and difficulty walking. Since January
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Brenda Jean, John Parran, Lawrence 27, she resides at Spring Village at Wilde-
Wayne (deceased) and Robert Neal. Alyce wood. She goes out for lunch, cocktails,
THE DOORS WERE CLOSED 52 YEARS AGO also has 6 grandchildren, 6 great grand- special events and card parties and looks
AND WE STILL REMEMBER children and 1 great, great grandchild and forward to more birthdays. Alyce is a re-
many nieces and nephews. She is the old- markable lady and makes 100 look young.
est living member of the Tennyson and
we look foward to seeing you! From Beverly Jarboe
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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.
Bernard Leo Smith, Jr. rolls. He also enjoyed boating, shing for Benidik Smith, Mary Ellen Higgs, Joseph Benjamin Joseph Moore
perch, crabbing and listening to bluegrass Lee Smith and Mabel Marie Wathen.
Bernard Leo music. As an avid traveler, his favorite Memorial Contributions may be made Benjamin Jo-
John Smith, Jr., destination was Pigeon Forge, TN. He to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, seph Moore,
77, of Bushwood, also enjoyed taking cruises with his favor- Leonardtown, MD 20650, Seventh Dis- 29, of Leonar-
MD passed away ite being to the Panama Canal. He loved trict Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, dtown passed
September 28, nature with Fall being his favorite season. Avenue, MD 20609, and Seventh District from this life on
2017 at his home As a weather enthusiast he liked to watch Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 206, September 29,
surrounded by his storms, sunrises and sunsets. However, Avenue, MD 20609. 2017 at MedStar
loving family. his family was his greatest love and he rel- Condolences to the family may be made Georgetown
John was born ished the time spent with them, including at www.brinseldfuneral.com. University Hos-
February 29, 1940 his pet Schnoodle, Danny, who was his Arrangements by the Brinseld Funeral pital surrounded
in Leonardtown, MD to the late Bernard best friend. Home, P.A. by family and friends after a long ill-
Leo Smith Sr. and Mary Estelle Hayden. He was a Life Member and Past Presi- ness. He was born on August 21 1988
On February 5, 1958 John joined the dent of the Hollywood Optimist Club, and Page Hudson Hud Leake in State College, PA. He is the son of
United States Navy and proudly served a member of the Seventh District Volun- Timothy and Brenda Moore of Leonar-
his country until his Honorable Discharge teer Fire Department Auxillary. Page Hudson dtown and the brother of Rebecca
in February 1964 as a Lieutenant. He was In addition to his beloved wife, Annette, Hud Leake, 58 Moore and Kristen Moore of Cali-
employed for over 40 dedicated years by John is also survived by his children: Dar- of Hollywood, fornia, MD, and the brother of Brian
Guy Distributing in Leonardtown, MD. ren Dahlstrom (Beverly) of Hollywood, MD passed away Moore of West Chester, PA. Ben is
He was very personable and always saw MD, Justin Hall (Kristen) of Leonard- suddenly on Tues- the grandson of Ed and Vera Calhoun
the best in everyone he met. He married town, MD, Jay Hall (Mary) of California, day, September of Gettysburg, PA and the late Harry
Marjorie Elena Dahlstrom Smith and MD, Doreen Dahlstrom Kubik (Mike) of 26, 2017. Moore of Littlestown, PA and of Jo-
celebrated almost 25 wonderful years of Mechanicsville, MD, and Jimmy Clev- He was born seph Shrader and the late Margaret
marriage until her passing. On July 25, enger of Virginia; seven grandchildren; 5 April 14, 1959 in Shrader of Littlestown, PA. He also
2001 he married his beloved wife, An- great grandchildren; and many extended Luray, VA to Page leaves behind aunts, uncles, cousins
nette Smith and together they celebrated family and friends. He is survived by a Strother and Sapphire Lea Leake of and friends.
over 16 wonderful years of marriage. He brother John Francis Smith of Hollywood, Lexington Park, MD. Ben worked at Patuxent River Naval
had a green thumb and a beautiful, boun- MD. In addition to his parents and rst Page was a lifelong resident of St. Marys Air Station as an Aerospace Engineer
tiful garden which he enjoyed sharing his wife, Marjorie, he is also preceded in County. He was a 1977 graduate of Great on the Joint Strike Fighter Test Team.
harvest with many people. He was an death by his children, Devlin Dean Dahl- Mills High School. He was self-employed He was also a Boy Scout since the age
excellent cook, and made many delicious strom and Pamela Jane Dahlstrom Vo- as a custom home builder for over 35 years of 5, earning the rank of Eagle Scout at
meals including homemade cinnamon geley. His brothers and sisters: William of dedicated service to the local business- 14 after building a toddler playground
es and families he worked for. in Derby, KS. He was also in the Order
In addition to his parents, Page is also of the Arrow and was inducted into the
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Community Calendar To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net
Young Frankenstein Face Painting, Balloon Twisting, Track- ness. Event will be held Rain or Shine Elks Holdem Bounty Tournament
Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral less Train Ride Around Area, Noon Pa- and there is no admittance fee. We will St. Marys County Elks Lodge
Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653 rade, Sunday Mass w/Water Taxi to St. be accepting nonperishable food and cash 7:00 PM
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Clements Island, Crafters Tent -Food & donations for the Mary Lou Gough Food No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament
In the Mel Brooks hit musical, Dr. Fran- Drink with ID Requited for Alcohol. Pantry. For more information contact $25 Buy in = 4,000 chips
kenstein aims to fulll his grandfathers Brenda Russell at rsbrssll@aol.com or $5 add-on = 1,000 chips and rafe drawing
legacy by bringing a corpse back to life. Camp Maria Retreat Center 6th An- 301-247-1871. Earn a BOUNTY chip worth $5 dollars
With help and hindrance from servant nual Oyster Scald for every person that you bust out of the
Igor, buxom assistant Inga and needy an- Camp Maria Retreat Center, 41290 15th Annual Riverside WineFest tournament. This tournament is part of
ce Elizabeth, his experiment yields suc- Camp Maria Rd, Leonardtown, MD Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley our leaderboard challenge. Earn 1 point
cess and unexpected consequences. Please 20619 Lane, Hollywood, MD 20636 for every person knocked out before you.
note: This is an adult comedy with crude 12 Noon - 4:00 PM 12 Noon - 5:00 PM Food and Beverage are available for pur-
humor intended for mature audiences. To The Annual Camp Maria Retreat Cen- Check sotterley.org for details. chase. Cash games will start as soon as
purchase tickets online, visit www.new- ter Oyster Scalda St. Marys County there are enough players that are interest-
towneplayers.org/tickets.html. Family Tradition!!! Oyster Scald, Mu- Young Frankenstein ed. Holdem : $1- $2 no limit
sic, Vendors, Crafters, Bake Sale, Quilt Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Omaha Hi/Lo : $.50$1 no limit (starts
Sunday, October 8 Rafe,and more on October 8th at the Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653 at 4pm). Please enter through the side of
beautiful Camp Maria Retreat Center in 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM the building. Questions: James Dean 240-
Breakfast @ 2nd District VFD&RS
Leonardtown. The Drawing for the Camp In the Mel Brooks hit musical, Dr. Fran- 577-0828. Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.
Valley Lee, MD
Maria Rafe 2017 for $5,000 will also be kenstein aims to fulll his grandfathers com.
2nd Dist. VFD&RS, 45245 Drayden Rd.,
held. Tickets are now on sale and can be legacy by bringing a corpse back to life.
Valley Lee, MD 20692
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
purchased at Oyster Scald. Enjoy an after- With help and hindrance from servant Tuesday, October 10
noon on the shore of the beautiful Breton Igor, buxom assistant Inga and needy an-
BreakfastAll-You-Can-Eat. Cost: Popular $6 Sale at MedStar St. Marys
Bay, while having scalded oysters, fried ce Elizabeth, his experiment yields suc-
Adults $9:00; Children 612 $5.00; Hospital
oyster basket, fried chicken basket, stuffed cess and unexpected consequences. Please
& Children 5 & under are free. Menu: 25500 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown,
ham sandwich, and homemade bake note: This is an adult comedy with crude
Scrambled Eggs, Home Fried Potatoes, MD 20650
goods. There will be live music, a bake humor intended for mature audiences. To
Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage Links, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
sale, crafters and vendors, local wine, beer purchase tickets online, visit www.new-
Ham, Bacon, Creamed Chipped Beef, The MedStar St. Marys Hospital Auxilia-
and all you can drink lemonade, tea or cof- towneplayers.org/tickets.html.
Sausage Gravy, Hot Biscuits, Spiced Ap- ry will host the second day of their popular
fee. Proceeds benet Camp Maria Retreat
plesauce, & Grits. Drink: Assorted Juices, $6 Sale from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.
Milk, & Coffee. Funds from this event
Centers charitable works, community Monday, October 9 10 in the hospitals main lobby in Leon-
events and facilities.
go to the Volunteer Fire Dept, & Rescue Popular $6 Sale at MedStar St. Marys ardtown. New jewelry, accessories, kids
Squad to keep community safe. Spon- Hospital items and more will be sold at $6 each.
Color and Light Society of Southern
sored by: 2nd Dist. VFD&RS. More Info 25500 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, The public is welcome. Get an early start
MD
Call: 301-994-9999 MD 20650 on your holiday shopping with funds ben-
Sotterly Plantation, Hollywood, MD
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM eting the Auxiliarys volunteer efforts at
12 Noon - 4:00 PM
Zion UMC Church Anniversary The MedStar St. Marys Hospital Auxil- our non-prot hospital.
Color and Light is displaying art for view-
Zion UMC, 21291 Three Notch Rd, Lex- iary will host their $6 Sale from 9 a.m.-
ing and purchase during the Riverside
ington Park, MD 20653
Winefest at Sotterly. The display is in the
5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, and 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesay, October 11
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM Tuesday, Oct. 10 in the hospitals main
barn. www.colorandlightsociety.org Scooper Night at Brusters Ice Cream
We welcome you to join us for our Church lobby in Leonardtown. New jewelry, ac-
Brusters Real Ice Cream 23825 Mervell
Anniversary at one or both services either cessories, kids items and more will be
Our Lady of the Waysides Apple Dean Road, Hollywood MD
at 10:30am or 3:00pm. sold at $6 each. The public is welcome.
Festival 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Get an early start on your holiday shop-
37575 Chaptico RD Chaptico MD 20621 Stop by for your favorite treat, order your
50th Blessing of the Fleet ping with funds beneting the Auxiliarys
12 Noon - 5:00 PM special occasion cakes ahead of time
21804 Coltons Point Rd., Bushwood, volunteer efforts at our non-prot hospital.
Our Lady of the Waysides annual Apple or purchase gallons of your favorite ice
MD 20618
Festival offers local seafood- crab cake cream. You can even purchase a coupon
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM SMAWL Low Cost Clinic
sandwiches, fried and scalded oysters, book for future purchases or as a gift.
50th Blessing of the Fleet -Two Band (Still St. Marys Fairgrounds
crab soup, BBQ, burgers and more. Des- Brusters will donate a % of sales dur-
Standing with Lynwood Taylor on Guitar 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
serts include apple pie and apple dump- ing the hours of 6-8 PM to the Ladies
& Rockin Blues Vocals and THE Fabu- Low cost clinic. Rabies Vaccinations $15.
lings. There will be apples for sale, local Auxiliary of the Hollywood Volunteer
lous Hubcaps)The Reggie Rice Magic Distemper Vaccinations $10 Microchip-
vendors with a variety of crafts and prod- Fire Department. Please come out and
Show, Kids Magic Shows, Kids Puppet ping $30. www.smawl.org/
ucts, games for children, Silent Auction, support your Fire Department. Thanks
Shows, Pony Rides & Animal Display,
Bingo and live music by Monkey Busi- in advance!!
Rock Climbing Wall, Moon Bounces,
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24 Calendars The County Times Thursday, October 5, 2017
CSM Wellness Clinic Day of Pink Crafting with Deb Wine Cork Art
The College of Southern Marylands Northern Senior Activity Center The Garvey Senior Activity center Every wondered what to do with all
Nursing Program will provide a free will be offering a craft class with Deb those wine corks you have been saving?
wellness clinic at the Northern Senior Friday, October 13 on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 10 a.m. Deb At The Garvey Senior Activity Center
October is Breast Cancer Awareness
Activity Center on Thursday, Oct. 12 will guide you in creating beautiful on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 1:30 p.m. you
Month. In honor of our loved ones that
at 9-11:30 a.m. As a tribute to Hallow- marble mugs for your home or to give will personalize your own letter using
have battled this disease, we at the North-
een, the theme of this clinic is Para- as gifts. The fee for this class is $2. different wine corks. We will provide
ern Senior Activity Center are asking
sites and Pathogens. Presentation top- Payment is due at the time of reserva- the wine corks all you have to provide
that members wear pink on Friday, Oct.
ics include MRSA, Diseases Making a tion. Class size is limited so register is the letter of your choice 12 or larger.
13 to show their support. In addition, we
Come Back, Parasites in your Food, early. To make reservations call 301- While you are working on your master-
will collect names of loved ones that have
and Rabies. Health checks include 475-4200, ext. *1050. piece we will provide you with some
fought breast cancer and will use them
blood pressure, height and weight, sparkling cider and cheese! The cost for
to decorate our Pink Strong table. If you
heart rate, and the ever popular germ
would like to bring in a photograph of a AARP Safe Driving this program will be $2. Payment is due
detector. Drop-ins are welcome; prior The next AARP Safe-Driving course at the time of reservation. Class size is
loved one to display, please bring a copy
sign up is not required, so come on by will be held at the Lofer Senior Activ- limited so register early. To make reser-
of the photo, not the original.
for this free event! ity Center on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from vations call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (with an hour lunch
Skit Group Forming Day of Pink Barn Star break at 11:30). This program includes Mystery in the Library &
If you like to ham it up a little, come Northern Senior Activity Center emphasis on roundabouts, pavement Luncheon
to an interest meeting at the Lofer Friday, Oct. 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $45 markings, stop-sign compliance, red- Come join us at the Garvey Senior
Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Mothers, daughters, and granddaughters, light running, and safety issues such Activity Center on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at
Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. This group will be come celebrate our Day of Pink by par- as speeding, seat belt and turn signal 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for a mystery lunch! The
performing amusing skits before the ticipating in our intergenerational paint- use. The cost is $15 for AARP mem- other night in the library, when many
Thursday Lunch Connections (fourth ing event. The Northern Senior Activity bers, $20 for non-members, payable to characters were out of their books en-
Thurdays) at Lofer. No scripts, no Center will host Southern Maryland Wine AARP on the day of class. Pre-regis- joying a sojourn in the night air, a crime
tech work- all that is required is a bit & Design as they lead a painting event for tration is required and can be accom- was committed, grim and grave, right in
of humor and attending a few practices participants age 18+ on Friday, Oct. 13 at plished by calling 301-475-4200, ext. our own library. As a result his Majesty
during the month. If you nd this ap- 9:30-11:30 a.m. Learn to paint a fall foli- *1658 (must press the star key) or stop Henry VIII that famous monarch from
pealing, or are just curious, well see age scene (with pink leaves of course) on by the registration desk at Lofer. If the English history books has disap-
you on Oct. 11. For more information, a rustic barn star. This piece is both stun- you wish to order a lunch from the cen- peared. Gathered at the party are the
or to sign up, call 301-475-4200, ext. ning and fun to make with special ladies ter, the cost is $6 if you are under 60 characters that were present in the li-
*1658 or stop by the Lofer reception in your life. The cost is $45 and is due at and by donation for those 60+ years of brary at the time of the nasty deed. For-
desk. sign up. Though we are accommodating a age. Lunch can be ordered at the same tunately Master Sherlock Holmes will
larger group, space is limited. To sign up time you register for the class. be there to investigate, so the perpetra-
Breast Cancer Presentation with payment for this event in advance, tor of this heinous crime will no doubt
October is the month dedicated to please visit the front desk. For availability
call 301-475-4200, ext. *3101.
YES Cycling on the Trail be revealed as the morning proceeds.
breast cancer health. While you cant On Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. You will help question the characters
prevent cancer, there are things you the Northern Senior Activity Center and mingle with them as you become
can do to help reduce your risk for R&B Line Dancing will have a cycling event on the Three part of the investigation! Lunch will
certain types. Do you know how to A NEW session is starting for this fun Notch Trail brought to you by the YES be served as part of this mystery party.
choose healthy habits? What are some class on Mondays, Oct. 16-Nov. 20, at 1:30 Cycling Program. Each ride is custom- Dress up as your favorite storybook
characteristics that increase the risk of p.m. at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. ized to the needs of the group and is led character and your name will be entered
developing cancer? These and other If you have ever wanted to learn some of by Dan Donahue, experienced cyclist into a drawing for a gift basket! Lunch
burning questions will be discussed the line dances that are all the rage right and volunteer bicycle trip leader. The for the day will be meatloaf, mashed po-
when the Breast Health Navigator now come on in and join us! We will be Northern Senior Activity Center has tatoes, gravy, seasoned greens, dinner
from Health Connections comes to taking it step by step and learning dances three bicycles and one trike available to roll, peach crisp and pineapple juice. A
the Lofer Senior Activity Center on like the Cupid Shufe or The Wobble. The borrow for the trip. The center does re- donation toward the cost of your meal is
Thursday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. Call 301- cost per class will be $12 for all 6 classes quire that all participants wear a helmet appreciated if you are 60 years of age or
475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the payable to Marie Bond; payment is due at and carry a cellphone on the ride. To older. For those under 60 the cost of your
reception desk to secure your place at time of reservation. Call the Garvey Se- sign up for the ride or to reserve a cycle, meal will be $6. To make reservations
this session. Free. nior Activity Center at 301-475-4200, ext. call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103. call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
*1050 for more information.
ters, numbers, and symbols to win fun Adult computer classes are limited to
prizes! Siblings are welcome from 3 ages 16 and up. Registration required
Southern Maryland Math
p.m. to 3:30 p.m., registration required on www.stmalib.org. Circle
on www.stmalib.org. Lexington Park Library will hold
Southern Maryland Math Circle on
Preschool Science Saturday, October 14 from 10 a.m. to
Microsoft Ofce: Explorers: Light and 12 noon. The Southern Maryland Math
Introduction to PowerPoint Shadows! Circle provides fun, fascinating math
Lexington Park Library will hold a Charlotte Hall Library will hold Pre- activities to middle- and high-school
Microsoft Ofce: Introduction to Pow- school Science Explorers: Light and students (and their families!) Run by the
BINGO for Kids! erPoint class on Monday, October 9 Shadows! On Monday, October 9 from faculty at St. Marys College of Mary-
Lexington Park Library BINGO for from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn the basics 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Shadows are so mys- land, this monthly gathering is sure to
Kids on Monday, October 9. Ages 3 6 of creating multimedia presentations terious! Join us to learn all about how inspire a love of mathematical explora-
will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. using Microsoft PowerPoint 2013. Ex- shadows work, why different things tion to everyone who comes. Snacks will
and ages 7 10 will be from 3 p.m. plore how to animate presentations us- have different shadows, and take home be provided. No registration required.
to 3:30 p.m. Try your luck in our kid- ing various effects. Prerequisite: Basic a cool outline of your own shadow. For
friendly version of Bingo. Match let- skills in using the mouse & keyboard. ages 4-8, registration required.
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15. About ilium
16. Religion 65. Cover with wood 27. Riding horses
17. Beverage holder 66. Acts dejectedly 31. Swamp plant
18. Its largest city is Fargo 67. Perform 32. Type of bear
20. Attaches muscle to a 68. Where people store their 34. Style of cuisine
bone tools 35. Home of the Flyers
22. Hindu queens 69. Sulfuric and citric are 36. Serious-mindedness
23. Sir __ Newton two 40. Velvet Underground
24. Developments 70. Long-term memory album
28. British thermal unit 41. Highly important
29. The Ocean State CLUES DOWN 45. Winged
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Just a little more juice, more pedal, kick things up a ways wins
notch, and the growl you hear would resonate from your Lets put this on the table now: there is absolutely not
feet up. More gas, and youd know what it was like to y one PC thing inside The Last Chicago Boss. Many
with no concern for potholes or stop signs. A little more people may nd this book offensive, in fact: women, for
throttle although, as in The Last Chicago Boss by Pe- example, are called broads, and thats one of the nicer
ter Big Pete James with Kerrie Droban, be careful you slurs youll nd here. The OMG is, after all, mostly white
dont get throttled yourself. supremacists, although author Peter Big Pete James
It started with a game called Risk. says he fought that.
Peter James was twelve years old and won. He won all For that, and for many reasons, reading this book isnt
games of strategy easily, in fact, so when his father asked easy. From the outset, it feels like standing inside one of
him what he wanted to be someday, James knew that those wind-tunnel money games: when the whole thing
the only answer was to be in control. starts, bits of story whirl around while you catch as much
His uncle showed him how xing the horses made a of it as you can. If theres not a crime committed on any
man rich. His mother taught him that you cant expect to given page, then youre reading a different book. Just
be number one if you dont expect it of yourself. James about everyone has a pseudonym (or two) and stories stop
learned to rig whatever he could; he went to college and, to and start.
rescue failing grades, used those talents to land an intern- A few pages in, though, this all seems intentional, as
ship in the ofce of the Wisconsin Speaker of the House. though we cant handle the whole tale, as if were being
He dealt drugs, disappeared for eight years, bought a new protected. James (with Kerrie Droban) tells too much but
Harley, and then gured out how to form a motorcycle you can sense theres a lot left unsaid.
club within a service club. So yes, its hard to read this book but impossible to look
James wanted to control Chicago; specically, he away, especially if you can handle what you nd here. For
wanted to be the Boss of Chicago, and hed do it in the True Crime fans, lovers of The Godfather, bikers, or any-
same strategic way hed won childhood games: by gain- one wanting a stick-in-your-brain story, The Last Chi-
ing trust with the Outlaw Motorcycle Gang and working cago Boss reads full-throttle.
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Silken Threads
Silken threads, glistening, criss- spot in the sun, at least until I can see Saturday night last, during an af- ... Heard Swann say, let him alone I
crossing along the tips of the blades of her start to pant Then she will move fray at Bowlings store, Milestown, St. can settle him. Jim stood by the coun-
grass; thousands of them. I love this back to the shade with me for a bit. Marys County, James T. Blair was hit ter for a couple of minutes and then
sight as I sit in the front yard with The cycle then starts again as she on the head by Oscar Swann with a walked to the door. I heard the lick but
Mindy each early morning. The morn- heads out to another sunny spot fol- door-bar and is thought to have been didnt see who hit him. Blair did not
ing light has to hit the grass at just the lowing the path of the sun unlike me fatally injured. A Mr. Davis was also speak a word. Frank Bowling and Jim
right angle to see the shining spider who prefers my own spot in the shade. hit on the head with a beer bottle and Swann picked him up and laid him on
strands. If I am lucky I can also see all Now, as the sun is nearly overhead, a severe scalp wound inicted. Pistols the counter. The doctor came in to see
the other strands reaching down from all those beautiful threads are com- were red, but no one was hit. There him at the store. I went after the doctor
the tree limbs, some as high as 10 to 15 pletely gone at least to the naked had been a horse race in the afternoon and came back a little ahead of him.
feet, to the tips of the Iris stems or the eye, which means it is time to go back and the subsequent discussion of it Blair was under the in uence of li-
grass. You cant see the entire thread, inside and transfer my hand-written resulted in a ght, during which the quor. When Blair went to the door, his
only a few inches here and there which musings to type-written computer abovementioned casualties occurred. hands were down and I did not see him
catch the rays of the sun. The threads hard copy. I hope that you, my read- Mr. Blair is a prominent farmer of the advancing on anyone. Everything was
seem to be similar to one of those se- ers, enjoy my musings as I enter my 9 th seventh district. (Baltimore Sun, No- pretty lively-- drinking and goings on.
curity laser beam systems that are used year of writing this wandering column vember 15, 1888). Never heard Blair say anything. When
in museums, where if you trip one an for you. And yes, I know it does wan- Blair did not die. William Oscar Blair and Swann came into to the door
alarm will go off. That is also probably der and a few times may actually make Swann was charged with attempted together Blair had a hold of Swanns
the case here except that it must be a sense. Many silken threads have been murder. A preliminary hearing was arm. On cross examination this wit-
SEWS (Spider Early Warning System) created by writing each week. You held before Justice Joseph F. Morgan ness said, that Blair did not seem to
so they can hide from threats. each are a beautiful silken thread that on November 27. be pulling boy in. Didnt know whether
Slowly the shade creeps from where I treasure and hope to bring a smile to Ernest Blackistone testied: I was Blair red pistol or not.
I sit across the lawn, and the sparkling, when everything around us may seem at Bowlings store on the night of the Edward Yates testied: I was go-
dew-dropped threads start to disap- overwhelming. I love all the amazing dif culty I saw Mr. Oscar Swann ing out the door and met Mr. Blair
pear. All of a sudden I start to think, people I meet each day who ask, Are strike Mr. Blair with the bar of the and Swann coming in. I hadnt more
oh my, I walked through all those spi- you the one who writes that column in door. I saw Mr. Swann come out with than gotten out the door when I saw
der webs to get out to my spot!? And the County Times? I am sometimes the bar of the door in his hand. Mr. Swann with the bar I wondered what
then I start to itch all over. Well, it is hesitant to say yes, and also get a little Blair was standing in the doorway. that meant. I looked over and saw
their yard too, along with the millions ustered at times. You always wonder Swann struck Mr. Blair and knocked Blairs head pointed out of the door.
of ants, wasps, ground bees, moles, if people are enjoying it, and you may him down. When Blair fell, he fell Next I knew, Blair was hit and down
those odd-looking caterpillars, and not want to know if they are not (smi- dead as I ever saw a man I left Blair I said to Swann there, you have killed
of course a good amount of ticks and ley face emoji here). But, I do enjoy and with Mr. John Dean went after the the manNo one would own it. It was
chiggers which try to catch a ride in- writing for you and really do enjoy doctor. about 10, 10:30 or 11 oclock. Didnt
doors with me now and again. meeting each one of you and all those John Dean testied: I didnt see hear any more noise from Blair than
It would be interesting, and a little whom I have become dear friends with Swann strike Blair, but saw Swann and anyone else.
scary, I think to have X-ray vision through my words to paper. Thank you Blair when they came in the store from
to see only the insects and other life (heart emoji here). off the porch. When they got in store, To be continued.
teeming in and under the lawn. Nope, Swann jerked away from Blair. Dud-
never mind that thought. I really dont To each new days adventure, Shelby ley Davis was trying to push him in the
want to know. None of this seems to Please send your comments or ideas
to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
faze hound dog Mindy; who happily or nd me on facebook:
les down amidst all of this mostly in- Wanderings of an aimless mind
visible activity. She has her favorite
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Furniture - cottage style, camping/sports equip, Red Tips $12 3 gallon American Beauty Berry $17 3 gallon
electronics, household/kitchen goods, small appliances, Ornamental Grassed $10 3 gallon Assorted 1 Gallon Perennials Starting at $4
shades/fixtures Drift Roses $12 2 gallon Endless Summer Twist n Shout Hydrangeas 7 gallon $20
Virginia Sweet Spire $15 3 gallon Knock Out Roses 2 gallon $12.
(No early birds-please)
Most Plants Grown On-site!
8657 Baywalk Square
Seagate Community, Chesapeake Beach, MD Open 7 Days a Week
Public parking across from empty field Mon.-Fri. 8am-7pm | Sat. 8am-6pm | Sun. 9am- 4pm
Adjacent to the Charlotte Hall Farmers Market
Contact Jim for more info at 301-542-4430
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
McKays Food & Drug has an immediate opening for PINE HILL
TECHNOLOGY PARK
a Pharmacy Technician at our Charlotte Hall location.
The candidate must be licensed and registered in the
State of Maryland and must be available to work a
varied schedule which includes evening and weekends.
We are looking for someone who will be professional,
helpful, friendly and courteous to our customers,
with keen attention to detail.
Interested applicants can call Do you
Luann at 301-373-5848. need lower
office over-
head
costs?
BusinessDIRECTORY
CROSS, WOOD & WYNKOOP
AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Serving The Community Since 1994
Group Health Insurance - Individual Market Health Insurance,
Dental - Vision- AFLAC
Life Insurance - Short & Long Term Disability,
Payroll Services
24 HOUR
EMERGENCY SERVICE
15% OFF
Table Tops & Screens
Door Closures
Safety $20 OFF
Automotive Glass
Display Showcase Insurance Deductibles Waived Up To $100. Certain Restrictions May
Mention This Ad to Receive Discount. Not Valid With Any
Wire & Insulated Glass
Apply. Mention This Ad to Receive Discount. Not Valid With Any Other
Other Offer. Expires 12/31/17. Offer. Expires 12/31/17.