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Local News 3 REQUIRES TO KEEP TRACK OF THEM.
Crime 10 - CAPT. EDWARD WILLENBORG
Sports 12
Education 14
Feature 16
Obituaries 18
In Our Community 20 Cover Story
Community Calendar 23 Page 16
Entertainment Calendar 24
Library Calendar 24
Senior Calendar 25
Games 26
Contributing Writers 28 In Education
Classied Ads 30 Page 14
Business Directory 31 In Community
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The unemployment rate for St. Marys Many of those jobs were attached to the
County stands at 3.5 percent according to military and defense contractor industry
the latest gures from the states Depart- and civil service positions, she said, with
ment of Labor Licensing and Regulation, the average civil servant at Patuxent River
returning to its former low levels before Naval Air Station earning over $100,000
the nationwide recession hit in 2008 after a year.
the collapse of several nancial institu- Weve had a shrinking middle class
tions due to sub-prime mortgages. we reect that trend nationwide, she said.
Unemployment reached its highest lev- To help remedy that situation the county
els here in 2010 at about 7 percent and is working to construct its new small busi- SPECTACULAR HOME IN WATER-ORIENTED HOT SPOT!!
uctuated around that level through 2012. ness incubator, in the hopes of recouping THIS HOME SMELLS AND FEELS BRAND NEW!!
State gures show that unemployment middle class jobs. VACATION HOME,RETIREMENT HOME, 2ND HOME,
in St. Marys has fallen steadily since Its about creating new businesses in- GETAWAY HOME, EVERYDAY HOME!...
then; the lowest unemployment rate was stead of just luring them here, Kaselemis
2.5 percent shortly before 2008. said. WAKE UP TO SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF THE CHESAPEAKE
At 3.5 percent unemployment, thats The incubator runs by entrepreneurs BAY!! RELAX AND GAZE OUT FROM THE COVERED FRONT
a success, said Chris Kaselemis, di- paying an up front fee to rent space at the PORCH! POINT LOOKOUT STATE PARK IS JUST A SHORT
rector of the Department of Economic
Development.
facility which they can use to get their
business up and running; in some cases
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But the economic indicators are not all
positive, Kaselemis and his deputy Robin
providing laboratory space for research
and development of products. "COMMUNITY" BEACH AT THE END OF BAY FRONT DR!!
I HAVE SOLD
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Finnacom told The County Times.
The problem, Finnacom said, was that
Kaselemis said that facility, to be lo-
cated at the St. Marys County Airport,
TONS OF FUN HERE.!!
MANY HOMES IN S
YOUR AREA
local middle class jobs that had evapo-
rated during the recession had largely not
should be completed by the end of the
summer. Steve Atkocius RECENTLY AND IN
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returned and the poverty rate, according
to census gures from 2015 as reported
Everything we do now is focused on
getting those middle-income jobs back, Broker/Realtor THE LAST 20 I
Years!
by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis,
had risen from 7 to about 8 percent in St.
Finnacom said.
Purple Post Real Estate N
Marys.
When we look at the poverty level
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those high end jobs, Finnacom said.
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4 Local News The County Times Thursday, June 22, 2017
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6 Local News The County Times Thursday, June 22, 2017
AUCTION
Business & Inventory Personal Property/Estates
Farm Equipment & Machinery Livestock Storage
Units Benefits/Fundraisers Appraisals
part of bringing awareness about the needs of
the senior community. Volunteers are always
welcome and needed to ensure the needs and
Garvey Senior Activity Center the fourth
Monday of each month at 1:00pm. However,
the COA will meet at Victory Woods, August
concerns of the senior community are met. 22, 2017; the Loffler Senior Activity Center,
EXCITING FUN Upcoming
FAST Auctions & Events
EFFICIENT You do not need to be a senior citizen to be- September 26, 2017; Cedar Lane, October
come a member of the COA. Contact Diane 24, 2017; and the Northern Senior Activity
3 BR/2BA
EXCITING Home on 10.5 +/- Acres - Charles County, Maryland Gleissner at (301) 475-4200 ext. *1700; or di- Center, November 28, 2017 at 1:00pm.
7815 Port Tobacco Rd. Port Tobacco, MD ane.gleissner@stmarysmd.com, or visit the The Annual Tri-County (St. Marys
To be sold to Highest Bidder - Contact Kelly Strauss @ 540-226-1279 boards and commissions web site at http:// Charles, Calvert) COA Retreat will be held
www.stmarysmd.com/voluntr/. in June at the Northern Senior Activity Cen-
Visit: www.Nichollsauction.com The COA is involved in any area of con- ter and the St. Marys County COA will host
If you have real estate to sell; consider the auction method it works! cern to the senior population. The COA this year. The following topics are planned:
Give us a call to discuss the details and options. We will help facilitate a supported the community drive for a new SCAMs directed at the senior population;
Garvey Senior Activity Center. It is involved Elder Law (wills, estate planning, power of
smooth, effective and efficient process. in affordable housing initiatives, health and attorney, etc.); My Car Does What? Each
welfare, attracting more geriatric doctors to county will present an overview of the senior
Southern Maryland Invitational Livestock Expo (SMILE) our area, health insurance concerns, trans- programs for their county; share and discuss
Saturday, June 24 Sunday, June 25, 2017 @ 9 am each day portation options, lower taxes for seniors issues and concerns; and, offer ideas and so-
St. Marys County Fairgrounds Leonardtown, MD and energy assistance. The COA members lutions to help resolve them.
attend the annual United Seniors of Mary-
National Auctioneers Association (NAA) Conference and Show land Legislative Forum jointly with AARP From Margaret Forest, St. Marys
(and the International Auctioneering Championship) in Annapolis, Maryland. The COA visits all County Commission on Aging
July 11 15, 2017 Columbus, Ohio
Health Department Seeking Child Care
Centers to Implement Wellness Practices
The St. Marys County Health Depart- practices in schools and child care centers
ment is seeking child care center organi- and creating an action plan for a healthy
A Southern Maryland professional auction company providing services to
zations to participate in School and Child child care environment. For more infor-
individuals, businesses and non-
non-profit organizations for a variety of purposes. Care Center Wellness Grant activities. mation about this request for proposals,
www.FarrellAuctionService.com The School and Child Care Center Well- please visit the health departments web-
ness grant focuses on health and well- site at www.smchd.org/rfp.
ness efforts for implementing policies and
301.904.3402 FromKim Robertson, DHMH
Thursday, June 22, 2017 The County Times Local News 7
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Thursday, June 22, 2017 The County Times Local News 9
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40790 KING DR, MECHANICSVILLE, MD
With Indecent Exposure
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Calvert sheriffs deputies
have arrested and charged
a man living on Schooner
Loop with exposing himself
to customers at the parking
lot of the CVS Pharmacy
on Solomons Island from
mid-May through June 3,
police reported.
Lamar Antonio Allen, 49,
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M Cone Powers Blue Crabs
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TheSouthern Maryland Blue Crabs (32- The Blue Crabs bounced back once
24) were victorious on the road against the again, tying the game in the top of the sixth
York Revolution (21-36) 7-6, behind a pair inning. Devon Rodriguez singled to lead-
of two-run homeruns from Zach Cone. off against Revs starter Victor Mateo. Ma-
The Blue Crabs sent Gaby Hernandez teo then hit Cone, before a Luis Alen single
to the mound in the series opener against loaded the bases. After Mateo was lifted
the Revs. Hernandez, who came in with for MichaelClick, Bistagne hit a sacrifice
the second-lowest ERA in the league, fell fly, scoring Rodriguez. Jose Lozada fol-
behind early in the game. Alonzo Harris lowed with a single, scoring Cone to tie the
was the first to reach base in the bottom of game 6-6.
the first, walking with one out. After Har- After a scoreless seventh inning, the Blue
To benet the family of Sgt. Nolan Scully ris moved up to second, Michael Burgess Crabs loaded the bases again, this time
and Mother Catherines Academy connected on a two-run homerun to open
the scoring.
with nobody out in the top of the eighth.
After Edwin Garcia struck out for the first
The Blue Crabs responded in the top of out, Zach Wilson came through with a sac-
the second, tying the game on a two-run rifice fly to right field, scoring Luis Alen to
At the st. marys county fairgrounds shot from Zach Cone. The tie didnt last take a 7-6 lead.
Pete Preston and Nelson Myers found catfish ans catfish mixed taking fresh cut alesives in the Potomac
near the Morgantown power plant.
Joe Tippett with a string of rockfish caught near Leroy Grandby fished off Solomons fishing pier
Cove Point casting lures with several fishing bud- and found croaker biting on bloodworms.
dies.
14 Education The County Times Thursday, June 22, 2017
From College of
For years in their academic career, local Its my life, Hill said
students such as Anna Hill have worked of working with special
with those with special needs, either phys- needs people. Theyre
ical or other developmental disabilities just so infectious, their
and Stephen and Shirley Mattingly have outlook on life is amaz-
been helping them continue their educa- ing and theyre just
tion so they can continue the work of help- so sweet.
ing others. Theyre going
Hill was one of 21 local students, ei- through extra struggles
ther graduating high school or continuing and it doesnt even
in college who received some of $21,000 phase them.
from Stephens Fund, a memorial scholar- The Mattinglys son
ship fund dedicated to the Mattinglys son had Down syndrome and
Stephen who passed away in 1999. passed away after a brave
Where some scholarships award money ght with leukemia.
based on academic achievement, Ste- Because of the love
phens Fund rewards service to special their son showed them
needs people. and because of the impact
Hill started working with special needs he had on almost anyone
students in a sports program at Leonard- else who met him, the
town High School, with mixed teams in Mattinglys started Ste-
bacchi ball between general and special phens Fund with a bas-
education students. ket bingo fundraiser held
It was about inclusion, Hill said. every rst Sunday in No-
We just helped support each other as Its pretty remarkable when you think Fund, Stephen said and is the chief moti-
vember to raise scholarship money.
we learned. about it, Mattingly told The County vator behind the effort.
The Mattinglys have been doing the
It was there that she chose to dedicate Times. It has a special meaning for me. More than just giving money for schol-
scholarship drive for 18 years.
herself to helping those with special needs. Now theyre being rewarded for their arships, Stephens Fund has also donated
Stephen Mattingly told scholarship
Shes currently pursuing a degree in oc- work with special needs people. $2,000 to Special Olympics this year and
recipients at a ceremony June 13 at the
cupational therapy and is set to graduate Mattingly said that in the brief 10 years with the help of Lexington Park Rotary
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home that many
from Towson University and will go right they had their son, he lled their lives with Club replaced handicap ramps at Camp
of them were born the same year his son
into a masters degree program soon after. joy with his attitude. Maria in Leonardtown.
passed away.
You get so much back than what you Its just rewarding for us to do this,
give, Mattingly said. They always left Stephen Mattingly said. We just want to
you feeling like you were the center of keep his [their sons] memory alive.
Leonardtown
their world. Hill said it was an honor to be a part
Shirley Mattingly works year round of the scholarship program, which has
to set up each basket bingo for Stephens supported her through her college career
and is available to her so long as she
a t . J u ne 17 is enrolled.
S uly 7
I couldnt say enough about the Mat-
Fr i . J tingly, Hill said. Theyve taken this
thru
2017
hardship and built it into something that
Uptown helps this community.
Its amazing.
BRETON BAY The Charlotte Hall Rotary Club also
OPTICAL awarded seven students $1,000 each
40845 Merchants Ln.
Leonardtown 301-997-1822 40845 Merchants Ln.
from their Service Above Self program
Free Lens Care Kit (bottle of spray cleanser Leonardtown 301-475-5800 40845 Merchants Ln. at the same ceremony as Stephens
plus case and cleaning cloth of your choice of color) Come by to see our Leonardtown 301-475-5381 Fund.
with purchase of each pair of eyeglasses. specials! Special pricing for our customers
on over 6,000 different items The Charlotte Hall clubs president
Downtown Tom Dennison, said their program of-
fers scholarships for a broad range of
community services from helping the
elderly and veterans to those with spe-
Crazy for Ewe HOME ELEMENTS cial needs.
41625 Park Ave.
Leonardtown 302-438-1629 41655 A Fenwick St.
22725 Washington St. We had a good fundraising year
22725 Washington St. Leonardtown 301-475-2859
Leonardtown 301-475-2744 The Opal Gallery Gift Bag In Store Specials!
Leonardtown
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this year, so we could give out all these
Save 20% to 75% A $39.00 value special price
25% OFF scholarships, Dennison
for the Leonardtown Summer
on selected yarn and needles.
Sale only $25. Available while Pillows, Wall Art said. What were look-
& Area Rugs
supplies last! ing for is the activities
these young people have
done in the community
and their continuing
41675 Park Ave.
26005 Point Lookout Rd.
Leonardtown 301-475-1630 studies.
Leonardtown 301-904-4357 $1 off our Smoothie of the Day The program always
To celebrate Leonardtowns Summer
41665 Fenwick St. 25% off Clover felting tools Sale we will feature a unique smoothie has a healthy number of
Leonardtown 240-256-4785
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try them all!
chromaluxe panels! minded, Dennison said.
Usually $40, now only $20 for this It allows us to review
event. While supplies last!
22745 Washington St. a lot of worthy applica-
Leonardtown 301-475-1860
tions, Dennison said.
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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.
John Johnny Abell and Jay Hammett. lovingly married John E. Wheeler, Jr. of Elli- More information will follow through social
Family will greet friends on Thursday, cott City, MD (formerly of Clements, MD), media.
Hammett, Jr., June 22, 2017 from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM with whom she met in Baltimore, MD while both Contributions may be made to Wounded
John Johnny prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley- were students at Loyola University in Mary- Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka,
Abell Hammett, Jr., Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. land, on October 21, 1978 at St. Elizabeths KS 66675.
51, of Mechanics- A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrat- Church in Rockville, MD with many family Condolences to the family may be made at
ville, MD passed ed on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 10:00 AM in and friends from St. Marys County attend- www.brinseldfuneral.com.
away on June 17, Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD ing. They settled in Columbia, MD as Cathy Arrangements by the Brinseld Funeral
2017 at his home with Father Anthony Lickteig ofciating. In- worked for the U.S. Department of State in Home, P.A.
surrounded by his terment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Washington, DC for the next several years.
loving family. Born Cemetery Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will Catherine is survived by her devoted hus-
December 7, 1965 he be: John A. Hammett III, Kenny Hammett, band and sons Justin (Amanda) of Elkridge,
Hilda Boots Lee Bailey
was the son of John Hilda Boots
Troy Hammett, Jay Hammett, Brian Copsey, MD and Christian of the home address; by Lee Bailey, 88, of
A. Hammett, Sr. Ricky Hynson, Francis Huseman and Mi- her siblings Sean McConville (Joan) of Da-
and Mary Catherine Compton, Mary-
chael Gass. Honorary Pallbearers will be: mascus, MD, Paula Peden (John) of South land passed away
Kitty Hammett. He is preceded in death Buddy Gibson, Billy Norris, Dale Gass, Jim Dennis, MA; and by her mother-in-law, Mar-
by his late grandparents Ignatius and Ethel on June 16, 2017.
Taylor and Pete Grifn, Jr. garet Wheeler of Clements, MD; and by her The daughter of the
Hammett and Harry and Helen Nelson. Contributions in Memory of Johnny may brothers-in-law, Frankie Wheeler (Terri) of
Johnny was a native to St. Marys County late John Robert
be made to assist with Funeral Expenses, and Clements, MD and Tim Wheeler of Elders- Lee and Gertrude
and was a 1983 graduate of Chopticon High Hospice of St. Marys P.O. Box 625 Leonard- burg, MD and a sister-in-law Joan Hancock
School. Johnny had enjoyed running his Moore of Compton,
town, MD 20650. (Bill) of Loveville, MD. and by many nieces Maryland, she was
small family business Hammett Masonry, Arrangements provided by the Matting- and nephews. She was predeceased by her
LLC that was passed down to him by his fa- born January 30,
ley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonard- brother Mark McConville and her father-in- 1929. The Lee Fam-
ther. He enjoyed life: boating, hunting, camp- town, MD. law J. Ernest Wheeler.
ing with his wife and friends at Dennis Point ily was well known in St. Marys County for
Catherine Maria Even when her mobility was limited by a successful business and for serving as the
Marina, corn hole, playing cards, watching MS, Cathy was an active participant in fam-
the Dallas Cowboys play with a could Bud McConville-Wheeler assistant postmaster of the Compton Post
ily life and her parish, St. John the Evangelist Ofce. After their parents deaths, Hilda and
Light and spending time with his children Catherine Maria McConville-Wheeler, 63, Catholic Church in Columbia, MD where
and grandchildren. Johnny is survived by of Ellicott City, MD was called to the Lord her ve siblings were raised at the mouth
family and friends were received on June 9, of Breton Bay by their Aunt Marguerite
his wife of 26 years Donna Gass Hammett, on June 7, 2017 at her home after a long battle 2017 and a Mass of Christian Resurrection
daughter Nicki Copsey (Brian), son John A. with Multiple Sclerosis. Cathy was born in and Uncle Richley Delahay, who operated
was celebrated on June 10, 2017. Internment Delahays Marine Railway and Boat Yard.
Hammett III (Emily); and brother, Kenny Washington, DC on February 21,1954 to was at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery in
Hammett (Kristi). Also surviving Johnny Mary Frances McConville of Chatham, MA Hilda Boots Lee was a 1947 graduate
Bushwood, MD on June 12, 2017. of St. Marys Academy. She wed William
are 5 grandchildren: Alexis Copsey, Trevor and the late George L. McConville. Condolences to the family may be made
Hammett, Avery Copsey, Chase Copsey and Cathy was raised in Rockville, MD and Bill Bailey of Avenue, Maryland in June
at: www.harrywitzkefuneralhome.com 1949 at St. Francis Xavier Church in Comp-
John A. Hammett IV and 2 nephews Troy
ton, Maryland. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey opened
James Lenderman Wilbar, Jr. a restaurant in the late 50s in Leonardtown
James Lender- on the site where the famed old St. Marys
man Wilbar, Jr. 66, Hotel once stood. Together they successfully
of California, MD, operated Baileys Restaurant where Boots
formerly of Walk- was known for serving the lunch crowd at the
ersville, MD, passed counter. When Mr. and Mrs. Bailey sold their
from this earthly restaurant in the late 70s, they teamed up to
plain onto his next start an entirely new business Bills Interi-
great adventure on ors and Upholstery at Hopton Park Plaza.
June 18, 2017. There Mrs. Bailey showcased her sense of
He was born Oc- interior design by integrating carpet, drap-
tober 23, 1950 in ery, and upholstery fabrics for her clients.
Washington, DC, In 1986, she and her husband retired to their
to the late Marguerite Merrell Wilbar and waterfront home, enjoying their children and
James Lenderman Wilbar, Sr. grandchildren; performing volunteer work
Jim was a Navy veteran and owned Wil- at the hospital gift shop; and engaging in lei-
bar Welding works for 32 dedicated years. sure activities such as baking and gardening.
He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast, loved Preceded in death by her husband William
boating, shing and cats. He recently rekin- Bill Bailey, her sister Virginia Taylor Mor-
dled his love of refurbishing old stereos. gan, and brothers Alvin Earl Taylor, John
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Sunora Robert Bobby Lee, James Kenneth Dela-
Knill Wilbar; sons, James R. Wilbar, Evan hay, and Ronald Ronnie Clement Delahay.
B. Atkinson (Ashley), Nick Dutrow; daugh- Mrs. Bailey is survived by a sister Mrs. Mar-
ters, Tracy Wilbar Lynn, (Bryan), Molly garet Margie Taylor Goddard of Leonard-
Atkinson; and his sister, Linda Gates and town; a brother Mr. Henry L Billy Lee of
son, Doug Drake (Dorothy) and daughter, Lexington Park; three children: Marsha Bar-
Heather Drake. He was the proud grandfa- ton (John), William Will Bailey Jr, (Elea-
An Independent Family-Owned Funeral Home ther of Audra Robinson, Tyler Welch, Jared, nor Ann), and Debra Jo Jennings (Vaughn);
Serving Southern Maryland for over 100 Years Braydon, and Lexi Lynn, Camden and Beck- seven grandchildren: Michele Warren (Mat-
ett Atkinson and favorite grandniece, John- thew), Melissa Thompson (Jeffrey), Jason
Michael K. Gardiner, C.F.S.P., C.P.C. nie Paige Deane. Jim was loved by many Bailey (Caroline); Allison Barton; Travis,
Funeral Director/President and also leaves behind his special friends: Nicole Bellis (Mike), and Courtney Jen-
Tim and Marsha Killmon, Jim and Joan nings; and four great grandchildren: Mason
Shea, Mike Quatro, Bill and Karen Mul- and Miles Warren, and, Avery and Everett
ligan, Marty and Collette Bruder, Ben and Thompson.
Donna Myers, and David Herman Hall. He Memorial contributions may be made
is remembered by his loving cousins, Betty to the 7th District Rescue Squad, 21660
Providing trusted service to the community for over 100 Years Jo Ellis and family and Rusty Chick; sister-
in-law, Holly Knill and niece, Cate Deane. In
Colton Point Road, P.O. Box 206 Avenue,
MD 20609. Arrangements provided by the
41590 Fenwick Street P.O. Box 270 Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 addition to his parents, he is also preceded in Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
www.mgfh.com death by Carol Barley Wilbar and his neph-
ew, Matthew Drake.
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Concert featuring the 19th Street Band Bingo Every Saturday Mother Cath-
Week Long Friday, June 23 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD erine Academy
Chesapeake Writers Conference Callaway Village Market XL 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM 33883 Chaptico Road Mechanicsville MD
St. Marys College of Maryland 21030 Point Lookout Road, Callaway MD The SMTMD Homespun Coffee House is 20659
Thursday -7:30 AM - 7:30 PM 20620 pleased to present the 19th Street Band. 6:30 PM
The Chesapeake Writers Conference 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM With a chemistry and stage presence Regular Games start at 7:00 pm. $10 ad-
hosts writers at all levels of experience Shop the Callaway Village Market XL similar to Johnny & June, Caolaidhe & mission (includes one regular book).
for a rich week of lectures, craft talks, indoor/outdoor featuring produce, sea- Meghan tend to captivate audiences just Progressive Money Ball! Door prizes.
readings, and panel discussions, as well food, flowers, flea/yard sale, art/crafts by being themselves. Having fun and Concessions: Weekly specials along with
as daily workshops in fiction, poetry, and and retail vendors. Our village market is keeping it real. They combine their instru- regulars Pizza, Cheeseburgers, Hamburg-
creative nonfiction. Workshops are led by a place to buy, sell and trade. Informa- mental talents with strong harmonies and ers, Hot dogs and French Fries. Pull Tabs
a variety of writers at the top of their field, tion online at www.5southeventcenter. high energy, bringing genuine joy to the $1000.00 payouts with some having mul-
such as Patricia Henley, winner of the com/callaway-village-market-xl-1, email show and instantly connecting to every tiple winners. Down lines and 3 Balls! $50
Montana First Book Award and finalist for john@5southeventcenter.com or call John audience. The 19th Street Band has had Early Birds, either/or blackout $100.00.
the National Book Award; Matt Burgess, at 240-538-1984. the honor of sharing the stage with country $100 Regular Games, Specials Guaran-
author and journalist for the UKs Wired Vendors wanted! Information, rental music stars such as Rodney Atkins, Craig teed $200.00, Quickie $100.00 Bonanza
magazine; Elizabeth Arnold, two-time agreement and payment options online Morgan, and Chuck Mead. Admission is 54# or less $500.00 Consolation $100.00
Pushcart Prize Nominee in Poetry and at www.5southeventcenter.com email $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Jackpot in 54 numbers or less $1000 (Pro-
professor at University of Maryland; and john@5southeventcenter.com or call John Light refreshments will be provided (do- gressive$200 added each week). Conso-
Matthew Henry Hall, childrens book au- at 240-538-1984. nation requested). For more information lation $500.00 Winner Take All Special.
thor and finalist for a Western Writer of and directions, go to www.smtmd.org. Call 301-884-3165 for more information
America Storyteller award; among others. Open Studio Art Visit our website www.mothercatherine.
For more information, visit go.smcm.edu Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905 org for Jackpot and Moneyball update
Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills Saturday, June 24
Tour Thomas Stone National Historic 10:00 AM - 12 Noon Seasonal Farmers Market Sunday, June 25
Site Jamie donates two Fridays a month so that Historic Sotterley, Sacred Heart Church Annual June
6655 Rose Hill Road, Port Tobacco, MD people can enjoy practicing art for little or 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD Dinner
20677 no fee. These classes are opportunities to 20636 Sacred Heart Church Hall
Friday - Sunday 10:00 AM 4:00 PM learn something new ($5 fee applies) or 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM 23080 Maddox Road, Bushwood, MD
The National Park Service invites you to you can bring in a project you are working Check sotterley.org for details. 20618
learn the secrets of the Declaration of In- on. For questions call 301-475-4200, ext. 12 Noon - 4:00 PM
dependence at the home of one of Mary- *1658. This activity is available only to HSMC 2017 BeerFest Menu includes; crab cakes, country ham,
lands signers. Activities include: registered Senior Activity Center Partici- St. Marys City State House Grounds fried chicken, potato salad, coleslaw,
Free tours of Thomas Stones house are pants. Registration is free and the Senior 12 Noon - 6:00 PM green beans, beets, rolls and beverage.
normally given on demand. Watch a Activity Centers are open to individuals Highlights of Beer Fest include live music Cost is Adults $26, Children 12 and un-
film and explore the exhibits in the Visi- ages 50+. from The Ryan Forrester Band, Bye Felcia der $6 and drive-thru carry-outs $26. We
tor Center. Hike over two miles of trails and Come Back Iris, as well as Brewer and will also have a Bake Table, Country Store
through forests and fields, while passing Passion & Fashion A Glamour without Cider-making Demonstrations, and Tours and Raffle. Come and enjoy good food and
historic plantation buildings and the Stone the Guilt Fashion Show of Van Sweringens Ordinary (one of fellowship!
Family Cemetery. Complete an assort- 29940 Three Notch Rd. Charlotte Hall, Marylands first taverns). Local Artisans
ment of Junior Ranger activities to earn MD 20659 will have select offerings for sale and fun SMAWLs Basket Bingo & Beach Party
badges, certificates, and other prizes. Col- 12 Noon - 2:00 PM activities for the youngsters may be found Hollywood Volunteer Fire Dept. Social
lect seven different National Park Passport Hooks & Hangers, in collaboration with at the Kids Tent. Great fun requires great Hall
Stamps. Purchase books and souvenirs in Rustic Restorations, will host its first food! Visitors can sample delicious lo- 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
the gift shop. Fashion Show. Passion & Fashion will cal cuisine while tasting beers from craft SMAWLs 2nd Annual Summer Bingo
301-392-2776. www.nps.gov be an event to celebrate the dedicated and brewers such as Ruddy Duck, Brewers Al- Beach Party with Over $14,000 in Longa-
diverse workforce at Hooks & Hangers. ley, Flying Dog, Du Claw, Mullys Brew- berger & Scout prizes, great music, fruity
Thursday, June 22 We will turn our sales floor into a run- ery, Union Craft, Peabody Heights and beverages, cash bar, and great prizes.
way to show off many fashionable items, Calvert Brewing Company. Admission For more information please visit www.
Introducing DJ Josh Urban which can be purchased up to 70% off re-
Northern Senior Activity Center, 29655 is $18 for tasters, $8 for designated driv- smawl.org
tail prices and without the guilt of pay- ers (on line) and $20 for tasters, $10 for
Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall ing retail prices. Customers will be able to
11:00 AM - 12 Noon designated drivers (at the Gate). Admis- Texas Holdem ELKS Bounty
enjoy an hour of resale therapy complete sion is free for children ages 12 and under. St. Marys County Elks Lodge
We have a new DJ on the scene at the with a fashion show, desserts and drinks,
Northern Senior Activity Center. DJ Josh Parking is free. This event is a fundraiser 45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington
swag bags, music, and smiles. Models will to support the education and research Park, MD 20653
Urban will be introducing us to his mu- showcase 2017 trends including plus sizes,
sical stylings. His Classic Radio Hour activities of the Historic St. Marys City 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
childrens clothing and wedding apparel. Museum, a living history museum that No Limit Texas Holdem Tournament. $65
will feature music spanning the decades Clothing, accessories, and shoes worn in
and some good dancing tunes. Join us for researches and interprets Marylands first Buy inincludes Bounty and 50/50 raffle
the show will be available for purchase colony and state capital. For more infor- ticket, 12,000 chips Starting Stack. Earn a
grooving and grub! Sign up for lunch and afterward. Additionally, Fashion Stylists
have pulled pork sandwich on a deli roll, mation, call 240-895-4977, or visit www. BOUNTY chip worth $10 dollars for ev-
will be available after the show to assist StMarysCityBeerFest.org ery person that you bust out of the tourna-
coleslaw, corn, and cantaloupe. Lunch is a customers in putting together the perfect
donation from seniors 60 and older; $6 for ment. This tournament is part of our lead-
outfit. This event is free and is open to Free Advance Film Screening erboard challenge. Earn 1 point for every
others made the day of the event. Lunch the public. Businesses and organizations
must be reserved no later than noon on Lexington Park Library- Room B person knocked out before you. Food
can get involved with this event through 21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park, Mary- and Beverage are available for purchase.
Wednesday, June 21. To sign up for lunch sponsorships, donating their product or
in advance, please visit the front desk or land 20653 Cash games will start as soon as there are
service, or providing promotional mate- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM enough players that are interested. Hol-
call 301-475-4200, ext. *3101. There will rials for attendee swag/goodie bags. Be
be a money raffle to help support the cost Dont miss the opportunity to attend an dem: $1- $2 no limit Please enter through
sure to follow the event on Facebook at advanced screening of the film From the side of the building.
of the DJ services. This activity is avail- www.facebook.com/hooksandhangers.
able only to registered Senior Activity the Ashes, the groundbreaking new James Dean: 240-577-0828, jdeanjunior@
To reserve your free ticket, please RSVP documentary! Presented by National Geo- yahoo.com
Center Participants. Registration is free by calling Deloris at 301-274-3711 or on
and the Senior Activity Centers are open to graphic, the film takes a compelling and
Facebook. often heartbreaking look at whats at stake
individuals ages 50+.Phone: 301-392-3418
for our economy, health, and climate.
Learn more about an industry on the edge
and what it means for our future.
facebook.com/somdsierraclub
Thursday, June 22, 2017 The County Times Calendars 23
Monday, June 26
Elks Holdem Bounty Tournament
St. Marys County Elks Lodge
45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington
Park, MD 20653
7:00 PM
No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament $25
JOIN THE FREE
CHALLENGE
Buy in 4,000 chips, $5 add-on = 1,000
chips and rafe drawing. Earn a BOUN-
CHALLENGE
STARTS
TY chip worth $5 dollars for every per-
son that you bust out of the tournament.
This tournament is part of our leaderboard
challenge. Earn 1 point for every person ..................
JUNE 26th
knocked out before you. Food and Bever-
Tuesday, June 27
Free Line Dance Lessons
Hotel Charles
15110 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville, MD
20637
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Free beginner line dance lessons. The
Southern Maryland Boot Scooters prac-
tice from 7:308:30 PM and encourage
anyone interested to watch or join in
and learn intermediate and advance line
dances. Line dance is great exercise. If
you can count to 8 you can line dance!
Wednesday, June 28
Free Line Dance Lessons
Last Drop Country Bar
23955 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD
20636
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free beginner and intermediate line dance
lessons. If you can count to 8...you can line
dance.
Thursday, June 29
Celebrate Independence Day Weekend!
ERIC AT 301-769-1177
6655 Rose Hill Road, Port Tobacco, MD
20677
10:00 AM
The National Park Service invites you to
learn the secrets of the Declaration of In-
dependence at the home of one of Mary-
lands signers. Activities include: Free
tours of Thomas Stones house are nor-
mally given on demand. Watch a lm and
explore the exhibits in the Visitor Cen- MORE INFO ON FB @24FITCHALLENGESOMD
ter. Hike over two miles of trails through
forests and elds, while passing historic
plantation buildings and the Stone Family
Cemetery. Complete an assortment of Ju-
nior Ranger activities to earn badges, cer-
ticates, and other prizes. Collect seven
different National Park Passport Stamps.
Over 250,000
Purchase books and souvenirs in the gift
shop. Southern Marylanders
cant be wrong!
Kindness Rocks!
Leonardtown Library will hold a
Kindness Rocks! on Thursday, June
22 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Its time to
spread the love with some random
Library Closed for
Independence Day
All three branches of the St. Marys
County Library will be closed on
Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Inde- Going On
In Entertainment
acts of kindness! Paint inspirational pendence Day. All three branches will
messages of your own on small rocks be open for regular business hours on
that can be placed around town. Imag- Wednesday, July 5.
ine when a stranger looks down to see
your cheerful message staring up at Pokmon Trainers Club
them; its going to make their day just
that much better! Paint supplies pro-
Leonardtown Library will hold Thursday, June 22 Saturday, June 24
Pokmon Trainers Club on Monday,
vided. For ages 5 and up, please regis- July 3 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for all
ter on www.stmalib.org ages. Do you have what it takes to be Wine Down Wednesday St. Marys City Beerfest
the very best? Bring your games and/ Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk The Rudy Duck Brewery, Solomons
Mini Monet or your cards and prepare to battle 2:00 PM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM
Lexington Park Library will hold against other Pokmon trainers! You www.anthonysdunkirk.com www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
Mini Monet on Friday, June 23 from can also make some Pokmon buttons
9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Come join us to take home, take turns playing a ret- Mike Damron Free Concert- Kassia Music
on a messy adventure as we explore ro Pokmon game, and maybe make Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Collective
the world of art in its various forms. A some friends (or rivals....) along the Solomons St. Pauls Episcopal Church, Prince
new experience at your library for our way. No Registration required. 7:00 PM 11:00 PM Frederick
youngest customers and their caregiv- anglers-seafood.com 4:00 PM
ers. Please expect and prepare for a
messy good time! Ages 6 months - 4
Preschool Patriotic Ladies Night, Trivia, & Karaoke Wesley Spangler
years old. Registration required on Explorers Anthonys Bar & Grill Leonardtown Town Square
www.stmalib.org. Charlotte Hall Library will hold 7:00 PM 6:00-9:00 PM
Preschool Patriotic Explorers on www.anthonysdunkirk.com Free Concert
Wednesday, July 5 from 10:30 a.m. to
Summer Professional 11 a.m. This land was made for you
Performances and me! Celebrate the US of A with
Shadowbox
The Rudy Duck Brewery, Solomons
Shades O Gray
Morris Point, Abell
St. Marys County Library has stories, songs, crafts, and activities
free professional performances for 6 7:30 PM 6:00 PM
for ages 3-6. Please register on www. www.ruddyduckbrewery.com www.morris-point.com
weeks this summer! Join us on Mon- stmalib.org.
days through July 31 for performances
Guess Who is Turning 21 Today
and fun for all ages! Charlotte Hall
library will hold professional perfor-
LEGO Fun Friday, June 23 Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk
All three branches will hold LEGO 7:00 PM
mances at 10 a.m. at Margaret Brent Fun this summer! Drop in - We supply
Middle School, 29675 Point Lookout www.anthonysdunkirk.com
the bricks, you bring the imagination! Guess Who Is Turning 21 Today
Rd., Helen, MD 20635. Leonardtown Come and build something amazing Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk
library will hold professional perfor- Randy Nelson
with our thousands of LEGO and Du- 7:00 PM Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill
mances at 12:30 p.m. at Leonardtown plo pieces. All ages. No registration. www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Elementary School, 22885 Duke St., 8:00 PM 12:00 AM
Leonardtown will hold LEGO Fun anglers-seafood.com
Leonardtown, MD 20650. Lexington on Tuesdays, July 11, July 25 and Au- Scarlet Plus Entertainment Kara-
Park library will hold professional gust 8 from 1 4 p.m. oke & DJ
performances at 3 p.m. at Lexington Exercise Nights
Lexington Park will hold LEGO The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great
Park Library. Fun on Wednesdays, July 5, July 19 Mills
Monday, July 3 is Scales and Tales. Mills
and August 2 from 2 4 p.m. 8:00 PM 12:00 AM 8:00 PM 12:00 AM
Meet real, live birds of prey, snakes, Charlotte Hall will hold LEGO Fun
turtles, and other native animals of on Thursdays, July 6, July 20 and Au- Secondhand Pickles
Maryland, and the rangers from the DJ Ray is Back
gust 3 from 2 4 p.m. The Rudy Duck Brewery, Solomons Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk
Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary who care 8:00 PM
for them. 9:00 PM
www.rudyduckbrewery.com www.anthonysdunkirk.com
No registration or tickets required.
Recommended for ages 3 & up with
their adult caregivers. Karaoke
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill Thursday, June 29
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
HELP SAVE
anglers-seafood.com Nightcap
The Ruddy Duck Brewery,
DJ Ray is Back Solomons
SHELTER
Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 7:30 PM
PETS
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St. Marys Department of Aging Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Programs and Activities Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information
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
Donuts with the Sheriff Flip Flop Wreath History Video at Loffler Midsummer Celebration-
The Triad/SALT Council invites you to
have Donuts with the Sheriff! Are you in-
Celebrate summer and wow your neigh-
bors by making a ip op wreath at the
On Wednesday, July 12 at 10 a.m. there
will be a free showing at the Lofer Se-
Bring the Grandkids
The Midsummer Celebration will be held
terested in learning about the St. Marys Northern Senior Activity Center on Fri- nior Activity Center of the video Ancient at the Lofer Senior Activity Center on
County Sheriffs Ofce? Do you want to day, July 7 between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Computer. This feature showcases an Wednesday, July 19, from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
know more about issues that affect you? This festive piece is simple to make and unpromising lump of metal found in a This party is for you and your grandchil-
This is an opportunity to ask Sheriff Tim- will add bold visual impact to your front 2,000-year-old shipwreck that turns out to dren to celebrate together. It features a
othy Cameron directly! Join Triad/SALT door. Embellish with owers and shells, or be an extraordinary treasure: the worlds sundae bar from Sweet Frog, Karaoke by
at the Northern Senior Activity Center on bring your own accessories to customize rst computer. NOVA follows the inge- Scarlet Plus Entertainment, plus opportu-
Friday, June 30, at 9 a.m. Seating will be your wreath. The cost is $15 and includes nious detective work that painstakingly nities to create art. Cost is $5 for adults
limited, so call Community Programs & all supplies as well as instruction. To sign discovered the truth about the ancient and free for children age 12 and under
Outreach Manager Sarah Miller at 301- up and pay for this class in advance, please Greek device: it was an astonishingly so- (Maximum 5 free children tickets per
475-4200, ext. *1073, to reserve your seat! visit the front desk. For availability call phisticated astronomical calculator and paying adult). This party is limited to 100
301-475-4200, ext. *3101. eclipse predictor, unrivaled until the era of people and tickets are required for every
Photography Contest modern science and believed to be from attendee. Stop by the Lofer Center to get
Deadline Yellow Door Art Classes the workshop of Archimedes. Register for
this video by calling 301-475-4200, ext.
your tickets before they are all gone. For
The deadline to enter the Northern Se- The Garvey Senior Activity Center is ex- more information call 301-475-4200, ext.
cited to continue its partnership with Yel- *1658, or stop by the reception desk to *1658.
nior Activity Centers annual photography sign up. Seating is limited.
contest is Friday, June 30. The contest is low Door Art Studios to offer high qual-
open to amateur and semi-professional ity, low cost art instruction. Come join
us and take home a beautiful piece of art! Health Watch Presentation Loffler Luau tickets now on
photographers age 50+. The cost per en-
try is $3. This years contest theme is Its On Monday, July 10 at 1:30 p.m., Yellow at Loffler sale
Door will assist you in painting an anchor The Lofer Luau, one of our most memo-
a Small World. Entries should be a play The Lofer Senior Activity Center has a rable summer traditions, is coming July
on perspective. The best overall photo on a piece of reclaimed wood. The cost new volunteer Health Watch Coordinator!
for these classes is $15 a person; payment 27. Tickets are available now for $10.
will be hung on our Wall of Fame at the Linda Weintraub will present a different Dance to the music of favorite DJ Mean
Northern Senior Activity Center. Because due at the time of reservation. Call the health topic each month for free. The rst
Garvey Senior Activity Center at 301-475- Gene; enjoy a feast t for a tropical island
of this, we ask that negatives or jpeg les one is Thursday, July 13, at 10 a.m. and party catered by Mission Barbecue and
be available with your submissions so that 4200, ext. *1050, for more information. the topic is Power Your Brain with Good wear your favorite tropical garb (well
the winning photo can printed in a large Food. You will learn that there is a con- supply the lei). Most important of all -
format. See ofcial rules on our website or Luncheon with Dave Norris nection between the quality of food and bring your best party mood! A limited
in the center. For more information, please Local musician Dave Norris will be at your ability to reason, think and remem- number of tickets are available on a rst
call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103. the Garvey Senior Activity Center on ber. Also, what foods actually boost your come, rst serve basis. Stop by the recep-
Wednesday, July 12 at noon. Come and brain power? Find out by calling 301-475- tion desk during regular hours to get your
Classic Hollywood Films join us for a delicious lunch and wonderful
musical entertainment. The meal for the
4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception
desk to secure your place at this fun and
ticket. Questions? Call 301-475-4200, ext.
The Northern Senior Activity Center is *1658.
gearing up for an Elegant Hollywood Af- day is pulled pork, deli roll, baked beans, informative session.
coleslaw, seedless watermelon and pine-
fair this July, and what better way to get
in the spirit and beat the heat than with apple juice. Call the Garvey Senior Activ- Lofflers Monthly Craft Massage with Fae
ity Center at 301-475-4200, ext. *1050, for Fae C. Baur, LMT, offers a variety of dif-
classic Hollywood lms? On Monday,
July 3, there will be a showing of Casa- more information and to reserve your spot. Coming Up ferent massages at the Garvey Senior Ac-
Now that garden season is in full swing, tivity Center. She is a Licensed Massage
blanca (run time 1 hr. 42 mins.) in the its a good time to start drying herbs, or, Therapist in the state of Maryland. As a
Craft room starting at noon. Complemen- if you prefer, owers. How about coming massage therapist her goal is to assist you
tary beverages will be provided. Want to to the Lofer Senior Activity Center on in your goal of a less stressful and more
join us for lunch? Come to the center by Friday, July 14, at 10 a.m. to make an at- relaxed life. Fae offers special rates for se-
11:30 a.m. and have lunch just before the tractive plaque that uses clothes pins from niors and is onsite on Tuesdays and Thurs-
movie. Signups for the lm and lunch are which to hang your herbs upside down so days starting at 8:30 a.m. Please call 301-
due no later than mid-day Friday, June 30. that they can dry nicely? You can then 475-4200, ext. *1050, to learn more or to
To sign up for the lm and lunch in ad- put this adorable and useful piece of d- schedule an appointment.
vance, please visit the signup table or call cor right on a wall for easy access. Call
301-475-4200, ext. *3103. 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the
reception desk to get in on the fun. Pre-
registration is required.
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A T L P R N A E
CLUES ACROSS 40. Decorative design 5. Peppers partner 37. Between north-
1. Monetary unit of 43. Sea eagle 6. Perceptible by east and east
Iran 44. European river the ear 38. Sports magazine
5. Soared the seas 45. Ancient kingdom 7. Stephen Kings 40. Female horse
11. Ornamental box near Dead Sea clown tale 41. A way to super-
12. Involuntary 49. Pick on 8. __ and behold vise
16. German term for 50. Easily manageable 9. Related on the 42. Tantalum
Kid'S Corner
Prague 51. Ingratiating insin- mothers side 44. Was in session
17. Lethal dose cerely 10. A sh worth nding 45. Bahrain capital
18. Where rockers 53. Commercial 13. Of I 46. Prayer
play 54. Combining radio 14. Convicts 47. Membranes
19. Quality of being waves 15. Having a tail 48. Belong to an
based on ones 56. Political divisions 20. __ masse earlier time
own feelings 58. Footballs biggest 21. Culinary specialist 50. Armatives
24. 12th letter of the event (abbr.) 22. Kind of fur 51. South Dakota
Greek alphabet 59. Genus of true owls 23. What couples say 52. Sinatra hit __
25. People of Asia 60. One to whom 27. One with unusual Way
26. Uttered something is powers of fore- 54. Villains enemy
27. Unhappy mailed sight 55. A way to conform
28. British pop duo 63. It can sometimes 29. Connecticut 57. Doctor of Med-
29. The Muse of be full 30. Fedl Housing icine
history 64. Bird of prey dministration 61. Starting price
30. Greek cheese 65. Diarist Frank 31. Smallest whole 62. Juniors father
31. Semi-aquatic number
sh-eating mam- CLUES DOWN 32. Touchdown
mal 1. Carpenters saw 33. Sunscreen rating
33. Horse racing list 2. Sudden arrival of 34. Old Hess Corp.s
34. Add as an attach- something name
ment 3. Peninsula between 35. Marched through
38. Thinly scattered the Red Sea and 36. A sharp high-
39. Northeastern the Persian Gulf pitched metallic
American state 4. Impasse sound
ACROSS
1. Kind
5. Place to live
8. Supports something
Puzzle Solutions
9. More severe
Last Weeks
DOWN
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2. Listening parts
3. Male parent
4. One who sails in a
yacht
6. Operator
7. Heroic
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