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St. Mary’s THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2019
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CONTENTS
ON THE COVER 14
Members of the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad are the busiest in the county.
LOCAL NEWS 3
COPS & COURTS 10
COMMUNITY11
LOCAL 6
EDUCATION 13 Fox 5 plans a Zip Trip to Leonardtown in August as well as a permanent camera on the PNC Bank
building for live feed of Leonardtown.
FEATURE14
SPORTS 18
OBITUARIES 24
PAX RIVER 26
COMMUNITY 10 ENTERTAINMENT 29
SENIOR CALENDAR 27 Quilt competition benefits nurses Newtown Players for adults only during new
production.
LIBRARY CALENDAR 27
COMMUNITY CALENDAR 28
“WE CAN’T WAIT
UNTIL 2025.”
ENTERTAINMENT 29 WILLIAM HALL, LOCAL NAACP PRESIDENT ON THE NEED FOR A COMMUNITY
CENTER IN LEXINGTON PARK SOONER THAN SCHEDULED.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 30
W EEKLY FO R E C AST
CLASSIFIEDS31
FUN & GAMES 31
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Thursday, July 11, 2019 The County Times Local News 3
Pirates on
By Guy Leonard tor traffic to an often-neglected part of
Staff Writer St. Mary’s, he said.
“Opening Schiebel’s in Ridge sooner
Marking the first year that the Visit St. than later is awfully important,” Aul
the Potomac
Mary’s directorship group has taken the told commissioners.
helm of the county’s tourism industry Aside from hotel and conference space
efforts, its leader said more hotels strate- in the central portion of the county, Aul
gically placed in the county would be a said establishing a new hotel in the area at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
critical in enhancing the county’s profile of Maryland International Raceway and
as a tourist destination.
Jason Aul, di-
the county-owned Wicomico Shores
golf course in the northern portion of Saturday
rector of Visit St.
Mary’s, which op-
erates under an ad-
the county could help capture dollars
that had long flowed to Charles County. July 27
“The events at Maryland Internation- Join your
visory board and al Raceway and Budd’s Creek bring in mateys and a
at the authority of hundreds and hundreds of people every
the Commission-
few scurvy
summer,” Aul told The County Times in
ers of St. Mary’s a later interview. “But they always stay
scalawags for
Jason Aul, Visit St. County, said one at hotels in Charles County. some pirate fun
Mary's Executive this summer
Director
of the main ac- “We want to turn that around; there’s
complishments for no reason we should be losing money to For ages 4-9
the new group was formulating a feasi- Charles County.”
bility study targeting Leonardtown as a Laschelle McKay, administrator for Pre-registration is required
top venue for both a hotel and a confer- the Town of Leonardtown, said the town $10 per child
ence center. has been working with developer Don- Morning Afternoon
Aul said such a combination facility ald Pleasants to resurrect in some form
would help solve the dearth of what he his long-dormant Tudor Hall develop- Session Session
called full-service hotels in St. Mary’s ment that would have brought a large 9-1 2 1-4
County. hotel and conference center to Leonar- Call 301-944-1471 for more
Aul also requested that the county and dtown years ago.
its departments that collaborate or deal McKay said the town’s vision would information & to register
with any potential tourism or hospital- call for a smaller hotel and conference Everyone is encouraged to
ity-oriented business make his group center but it would still help fill the need dress as pirates for the
aware of them so Visit St. Mary’s could outlined by the county’s tourism group. Costume C ontest!
reach out to them with an offer or assis- “He wants to start building in the next
tance in marketing their operations. five to six years,” McKay said of Pleas-
Finding an investor to reopen a once ants’ plans.
thriving seafood landmark in South
County was also key to increasing visi- guyleonard@countytimes.net Facebook.com/1836Light
4 Local News The County Times Thursday, July 11, 2019
NEW
SMECO Refunds
Members’ Capital Credits
Southern Maryland Electric Coopera- ments and construction. Slater ex-
Sevin Sparten Mosquito Technor Zero Z Miracle Grow tive (SMECO) is refunding members’ plained, “Our members help to finance
Rtu 32 Oz. Exterminator 50’ Garden Hose 1 cu. ft. planting mix capital credits totaling nearly $5.4 mil- SMECO’s operations, and they realize
NOW ONLY $888 2 pk ONLY $2788 SAVE $10 OFF ONLY $888 lion. Of that total, a general refund of one of the benefits of being a member
approximately $3.4 million will be is- when they receive a refund. Passing
ScreeninG treeS & ShrubS sued in July. Eligible active members
will receive credits on their bills, and
savings on to members is a basic co-op
principle.”
checks will be issued to eligible former At the end of each year, SMECO’s
members. Special refunds of about $2 margins are allocated to a special capital
million will be paid throughout the year credit account for each member, based
to estates of deceased members and to on how much electricity the member
help satisfy unpaid final bills. purchased and the rate at which the ac-
“SMECO members invest in their count was billed. SMECO’s Board of
cooperative every time they pay their Directors regularly evaluates the finan-
Giant Green Elaeagnus bill. When SMECO meets its financial cial condition of the cooperative and
Chindo Viburnum Leyland Cypress
Arborvitae Autumn Olive obligations and we can issue refunds to determines when SMECO members’
3 ft. ONLY $3488 3 gal ONLY $2788 3 gal ONLY 27 3 ft. ONLY $3488
$ 88
members, we are happy to do so,” said capital credits will be refunded.
Austin J Slater, Jr., SMECO president All eligible active members will re-
Now ScheduliNg For Summer iNStallatioN and CEO. He added, “All SMECO mem- ceive a credit on the bill for their pri-
call today to Schedule aN eStimate 800-451-1427 bers share the responsibility of financ- mary account. If members wish to con-
ing the co-op, and receiving a refund of tact SMECO to designate their primary
Wentworth Nursery
Prices Good Thru a portion of SMECO’s margins is one of account, they may call 1-888-440-3311.
July 16th, 2019 their rewards.” Eligible former members will receive a
Charlotte Hall
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Prince Frederick
1700 Solomon’s Island Rd,
Oakville
5 minutes North of Hollywood
SMECO’s margins for 2018 totaled full refund of the balance in their capital
Charlotte Hall 20622 Prince Frederick 20678 41170 Oakville Road more than $27 million. SMECO uses credit account if the balance is $100 or
Mechanicsville 20659
margins—revenue minus expenses—as less.
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Thursday, July 11, 2019 The County Times Local News 5
$10.00
Weeks after a controversial Drag disturbed that sexually aggressive
UNLIMITED RIDES
Queen Story Hour took place at the Lex- men… demand access to our children.”
ington Park Library citizen activists op- Samantha McGuire, a Leonardtown
TREASURE CHEST
FREE
bigoted against members of the LGBTQ “Your ignorance is showing,” Mc-
community and spread misinformation Guire said. “Sit down.
RAFFLE
about the event. “For a community that [sup-
John Mountjoy, a Hollywood resident, posedly] did not want this event
NIGHTLY
said the commissioners should “squeeze we sure had a good turn out.”
Last Night of
the funding” of the library system to en- McGuire said about 30 children attend-
sure against another Drag Queen Story ed, along with 50 adults.
PRIZES Carnival
Hour. She said that while opponents argued
“I know your control over funding is their tax money should not fund the li-
limited,” Mountjoy said. “But you have brary that allowed such an event – she
some control.” reiterated it was her group and PFLAG
FREE NIGHTLY Georgia Kijesky, of Lexington Park,
a community activist who has long been
of Leonardtown which sponsored the
event and not the library – the reverse
BICYCLE RAFFLE*
a critic of the library system’s rules that argument also had merit.
allow non-profit entities to rent meeting “I don’t think my taxpayer money
rooms at the library and bring in events
3 GIRLS & 3 BOYS
should be used to chill free speech,”
that were of a sexual nature, spoke out. McGuire said.
“The library is back to its old tricks
FOR AGES 12 AND UNDER again,” Kijesky said. “[They’re using]
Many other speakers continued to call
for a hastening of the siting and con-
HELMET INCLUDED sneaky tricks to sexualize our young struction of a new community center in
*MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN children.” Lexington Park, where they claimed it
ATM - ON SITE
She claimed one of the cross-dressing was needed most.
men at the June 23 event who declined “The county owns property around
to be identified, and whose name she did Nicolet Park in the opportunity zone,”
VISIT WWW.HVFD7.COM
decried the event as a blatant attempt
to introduce unsuspecting children to guyleonard@countytimes.net
sexuality.
Thursday, July 11, 2019 The County Times Cops & Courts 7
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Blotter
On July 10, 2019, at approximately cident is asked to contact Detective Me- Neglect of Minor/Drug Arrest- On ran, and began actively assaulting a vic-
2:20 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s lissa Hulse at (301) 475-4200 extension June 28, 2019, Dep. Wynnyk responded tim in the crowd. Carroll was taken into
County Sheriff’s Office responded to *1996 or by email at Melissa.Hulse@ to the 17800 block of Second Street in custody and charged with two counts
the Urgent Care located in Solomons stmarysmd.com. Citizens may remain Tall Timbers, for the report of two over- of Assault 2nd Degree and Disorderly
for a reported shooting. Preliminary anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at doses. Contact was made with Katie Conduct. CASE# 37170-19
investigation determined a male victim (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” Lynn Biscoe, age 27 of Tall Timbers.
age 18, was traveling in a vehicle in the plus their message to “CRIMES” Biscoe was unable to Assault- On June 28, 2019, Dep.
area of Route 4 and Lou’s Way in Cali- (274637). Through the Crime Solv- advise on anyone inside Baker responded to the 18500 block of
fornia, when an unknown vehicle pulled ers Program tipsters are eligible for an the residence, and was Windmill Point Road in Drayden for
alongside the victim and began shoot- award of up to $1,000 for information stumbling and slurring the reported assault. Investigation de-
ing. The victim was shot and sustained about a crime in St. Mary’s County that her words. A second in- termined Corey Scott Biscoe, age 24
life-threatening injuries. The victim leads to an arrest or indictment. dividual was located in- of Drayden, assaulted
was flown to an area trauma center and For official news and information, fol- side the residence who the victim by striking
is in stable condition. low the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Of- required medical attention. Recovered the victim in the face,
Anyone with information on this in- fice on Twitter @firstsheriff. from inside the residence were used hy- and obtaining a knife
podermic needles and capsules contain- and walking towards the
Legal Notice
IN THE MATTER OF JAMES L. GILLIAM, AN ALLEGED DISABLED PER-
SON
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
To all persons interested in the Petition For A Specific Transaction Without
Appointment Of A Guardian of James L. Gilliam:
All persons having any objection to this Petition shall file a Response with
the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County within thirty (30) days of this Notice being
published. Failure to file a Response by that date may result in the granting of the
relief being sought.
Debra J. Burch,
Clerk of Court for
St. Mary’s County Maryland
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Nursing Center Quilt Fundraiser St. Mary’s City Hosts Adults Only Tour
OIL CHANGE
what the soil reveals about Maryland’s
beginnings then help screen excavated
material and see what bits of the past
you recover. Meet
$10 OFF*
Director of Research and Collections,
Travis Parno, as he and the archaeology
students help you interpret the stories of
the past that each piece tells. An exhibit
of artifacts recovered from the site will
be on display. Tours of the Calvert site
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del Hall with the Curator of Collections
ADDDITIONAL SAVINGS
and Archaeological Laboratory Direc-
LUSBY
tor, Silas Hurry at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.,
2:30 p.m., or 4:00 p.m. Discover what
happens to artifacts after they are un-
earthed. Meet Conservator Stephanie
Whitehead and see the unique care the
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new lab facility provides for the rem-
nants of Maryland’s past. Maryland
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see the lead coffins in their permanent Admission ($10 adult; $9 seniors; $6 $5 off ABCTLNC
home beneath the floor of the chapel youth (6-18); and free for those 5 years
and learn about the most recent dis-
n
and younger and Friends members) in-
o
coveries regarding the chapel and lead
t
cludes access to special activities, liv-
g
coffins. In the afternoon at 3:00 p.m.,
n
ing history sites, and the St. John’s Site
i v e
take a break in the air-conditioned St.
x i
Museum.
e t
L ark Ault cCommunity
John’s Site Museum, where Dr. Miller Historic St. Mary’s City is a museum
will guide you through this unique ex- of living history and archaeology on the
hibit of Maryland’s earliest excavated site of Maryland’s first capital in beauti-
plantation. Space is limited for all of
P Ad
ful, tidewater Southern Maryland. For
these tours, so be sure to sign up at the more information about this program or
Visitor Center (18751 Hogaboom Lane, the museum, contact the Visitor Center
St. Mary’s City) when you arrive. Also, at 240-895-4990, 800-SMC-1634, or
throughout the day, special children’s info@HSMCdigshistory.org.
Giving a Little Back - “Beat the Heat” MetCom is working with tradition and we wanted to try and
the Office of the Sheriff’s find a way to do that here in St. Mary’s
Lexington Park Community County,” MetCom Executive Director
Oriented Policing (COPs) George Erichsen said.
Unit to establish an ongoing Event locations are strategically
partnership on a public sum- identified by the COPs Unit and co-
mer water spray program as ordinated with MetCom’s Operations
a part of a community out- Water Treatment and Distribution
reach and education initia- Division. Hydrants are checked and
tive. “Enjoying a fire hydrant flushed prior to each scheduled event.
sprinkler during the hottest MetCom provides the spray caps, hy-
days of the summer is an old drant wrenches, water meters to con-
trol use as well as personnel to open
and close the hydrant at the event. The
Pet
use of water is metered and recorded
and promotional materials such as
sidewalk chalk, bubbles, coloring
books, popsicles, etc. are provided
to the participating children, and in
OF THE WEEK some case, participating adults. The
inaugural pilot event was held in Col-
On Thursday, May 23, 2019 twenty-three degrees U.S. Army Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Sanford E. Holman, Dr. Brian Kish, Program Chair for Flight Test Engi-
were awarded to students who graduated in Summer M.S. Systems Management 1990 delivered the Ad- neering was the Florida Tech Honorary Speaker. Dr.
and Fall 2018, and Spring 2019. Seven graduates were dress to Graduates. General Holman, a graduate of the Kish is a retired Air Force test pilot, earning his M.S.
in attendance. Seated l-r Bernadette Miles - Master U.S. Military Academy at West Point, earned his Flor- and Ph.D. in Aeronautical Engineering from the Air
of Business Administration (MBA), Susanti Beebe - ida Tech degree at White Sands Missile Range in New Force Institute of Technology. He earned the B.S. in
Master of Science (M.S.) in Acquisition and Contract Mexico. He also earned the M.S. in National Security Aerospace Engineering from Illinois Institute of Tech-
Management, Seth Shaw - M.S. in Flight Test Engi- Strategy at National Defense University, National War nology. Dr. Kish is a graduate and former instructor of
neering. Standing l-r Ashley Bird - M.S. in Aerospace College in Washington, DC. General Holmes has 46 the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, and Vice Chair of
Engineering, Matthew Hudson - M.S. in Acquisition years of professional experience in national defense as Education Department for Air Force Test Pilot School.
and Contract Management and MBA, Samantha Leap - a combat experienced soldier and now a civilian man- Other faculty in attendance include Dr. Edward Ha-
MBA, Kurt Zetzsche - M.S. in Logistics Management. agement consultant. He is a certified Project Manage- berek, Jr. from Aberdeen Proving Ground, Dr. Brian
The academic profile of all graduates covered sev- ment Professional (PMP) and serves as a member of Kish from Melbourne, Florida, Dr. Vernon Gordon,
eral programs of study: 8 graduated with the MBA, 4 the Board of Directors and Assistant Vice President of Dr. Johnnie Taylor, and Dr. Robert Schaller, all from
with the M.S. in Project Management, 3 with the M.S. Finance for the Southern Maryland Chapter, Project Southern Maryland.
in Aerospace Engineering, 2 with the M.S. in Flight Management Institute.
Test Engineering, 2 with the M.S. in Acquisition and
Contract Management, 1 each with the M.S. in Logis-
tics Management and Management with a concentra-
tion in Acquisition and Contract Management.
Also, two students completed the Bachelor of Sci-
ence (B.S.) in Logistics Management, the first to earn
undergraduate completion degrees in Southern Mary-
land. Both students had earned the Associate of Sci-
ence (A.S.) in Business Administration at the College
of Southern Maryland. Both Kary Pawlowski and Mike
Carter, employed at NAVAIR Logistics and Industrial
Operations were awarded their degrees summa cum
laude.
Two graduates were recognized for receiving the
Outstanding Student of the Year Awards: Susanti Bebe
and Jeff Shaw. Award criteria were not based on scho-
lastic achievement alone. Other important factors in-
clude involvement in volunteer activities, other special
recognition, membership in civic organizations, etc.
These awards recognize well-rounded, active students
who are also scholars, rather than only scholars.
This was a community event. The National Anthem
was presented by the Patuxent High School Chamber
Choir, and the Invocation was given by Pastor John W.
Briscoe, Restoration Free Gospel Church. Students se-
lected Samantha Leap, MBA Fall 2018 to deliver the
Student Address. Samantha earned her B.A. in Eco-
nomics at the University of Maryland, and is a gradu-
ate of Patuxent High School. Of special note is that
Patuxent High School and Florida Tech share Panthers
as their school mascots.
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Friday July 12
THE LEONARDTOWN SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS: A
CONCERT/PARTY FOR THE POTOMAC JAZZ & SEAFOOD FEST
This special event is a FREE, jazz era concert/party in historic Leonardtown with th
Leonardtown Square on Friday, July 12, 2019. The evening will be a celebration of
(modern and Latin jazz). There will be a special Roaring 20’s dance performance fr
classic antique car show featuring classic cars from the 20’s – the 50’s courtesy of
Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in attire from their favorite era from th
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not required. There will be a complimentary accessories table with costume pieces
costume contest with gift cards and a $500 cash prize for those who want to go a
You can't predict the 40’s and 50’s. There will also be a 50/50 Raffle. Attendees may wish to bring port
Order a picnic bag from participating restaurants in Town and enjoy a kid-free eve
future, so plan for it. entertained with kid-friendly art activities at participating businesses (by reservati
David McDonough The celebration continues after the concert with jazz-themed after parties at the fo
Financial Advisor
The Rex, Social Coffeehouse, and Olde Town Pub.
41680 Miss Bessie Dr Suite 302
Leonardtown, MD 20650
301-997-1707 For more information, visit the Leonardtown Summer Music Festival Website at ww
Saturday July 13
MKT-5894I-A
JULY 12 - 14 • 2019
A Three-Day Jazz Weekend Celebration
ALL WEEKEND ACTIVITIES AND DETAILS CAN BE FOUND AT:
WWW.POTOMACJAZZANDSEAFOODFESTIVAL.COM
ww.LeonardtownMusicFest.com. HOURS OF
OPERATION
WEDNESDAY -
SATURDAY
10AM - 7PM
Sunday July 14
SUNDAY
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VEGETABLES • MEAT • CHEESE • BAKED GOODS • & MORE
The weekend ends on a high “note”, OVER 35 INDOOR STORES, SHOPS, & SERVICES
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when the Town of Leonardtown INDOOR/OUTDOOR BEER GARDEN
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THANK YOU TO OUR
Particapting businesses are The
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MAJOR PARTNERS
Restaurant, Social Coffeehouse &
Speakeasy, Port of Leonardtown
Winery, Shepherd’s Old Field Market,
Fenwick Street Used Books & Music, Board & Brush Creative Studio
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Council at the Leonardtown Arts Center, and North End Gallery.
See www.potomacjazzandseafoodfestival.com for more details!
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“If a woodpecker…”
ease or heart attacks. Vacations also improve your mental health and make
you happier.
Overwork can lead to other health problems. Everyone needs time off from
work and breaking our regular day-to-day routine will help relieve stress.
Vacations allow us the time to leave the worries behind because it calms our Ahh, sleep, blessed sleep, maybe a body shiver experience. I was just
minds and allows the body and mind to heal. quick morning nap… zzzzzzz…time getting ready to rest my hands on
Studies have been conducted that looked at the holiday habits of employed for dreamland zzzzzzzzzzzzz…… the railing while I watched Mindy,
adults in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Brazil, Finland, zzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZZZ…peck- when I caught the movement below.
France, Germany and Spain received 30 days paid holidays that were fully peckpeckpeckpeckpeck!…Wha? Ewwww!
taken. According to the U.S. Travel Association, U.S. workers took an aver- “How much wood can a woodchuck Some days we have lots of wood-
age of 17.2 vacation days in 2017. That is nearly half of the vacation days that chuck if a wood chuck could chuck peckers pecking on trees and the
workers in other countries enjoy. wood?” zzz…Huh, where, what? wood parts of the house. At times,
Perhaps, Americans are frightened of taking time off from work for vaca- peckpeckpeckpeckpeckpeck!…no, I have truly thought someone was
tions? The U.S. Travel Association believes that four out of ten workers aren’t no, how much wood can a wood- knocking on the front door. Of
going to take all-of their vacation days because they dread the work they will pecker peck…no, how much can a course, anything that knocks, rings,
find on the desk when they return. Perhaps, others suffer from a ‘martyr’ woodpecker peckpeck wood, be- honks, or pecks sends crazy hound
complex, believing that they’re the only ones who can do their jobs. fore…how much house can a wood- dog Mindy into a barking frenzy.
Companies are now encouraging employees to use their earned vacation pecker peck before a homeowner You would think the noise would
days because it increases productivity. Studies have proven when you step goes insane? Okay! I’m up!
away from work and enjoy the summer sun you will have a new outlook on I think Woodruff aka
your job and your life. Vacations reset your mind and increase your mental “Woody” waits for the oc-
power giving you a new perspective when returning to work. If you spend casional days when I’d like
more time away from your desk it will also motivate you to get more done to slip back in bed for an
while you are there. hour’s nap and then lets
It is estimated that up to 42% percent of Americans plan to take a summer loose. I don’t know how
vacation in 2019. That is a much higher percentage that just 10 years ago. It he knows, but he knows.
is estimated that 11 percent of Americans have never traveled outside of the That beak of his must have
state where they were born and 54% say they have only visited 10 states or ESP (Especially Sensitive
less. 13% say they have never flown in an airplane and a high percentage, 40- Proboscis). Now if he ate
65%, do not own any travel luggage and have never had a passport. all the mosquitos I would
Vacations are more affordable than ever. Travel Agents are professional be happy. I have learned
and know where to find the best vacation deals. They also have options for to live with all the bats
you to booking with a small deposit and you can make payments. Planning behind our shutters, even
your vacation one or even, two years in advance gives you the opportunity to when they scurry around
save more. Plus, your travel professional is your personal planner and their on the siding, and make
services are FREE to you. those creepy squeaky nois-
In addition to being healthier and happier, there are other benefits. Closer es when I walk by because
relationships with your family and your spouse have been reported due to they eat lots of mosquitos.
due to rest, relaxation and stress reduction. Couples who took more vacations Woodruff get with the
reported greater satisfaction in their marriages and 80 percent of people who program!
vacation every year claim that romance is alive in their relationship. That So far this morning, it
number drops to about 56 percent for people who never take time off. seems relatively quiet out-
Hopefully, you’ll have sunny days in the sand if you take a trip to the beach side, no Woodruff; which is good scare Woodruff and his friends,
and quickly get your daily dose of vitamin D. This vitamin is an essential because I like to try and handwrite Wainwright, Wolfgang, Wellington,
one. And amazingly, our body creates it from exposure to direct sunlight my column first while sitting under and Bob (different branch of the
(UVB rays). There are other health benefits of a little bit of sunshine. We the trees. Handwriting is not always family species), but they just hap-
know the sounds and sites of the beach work together to relieve stress. When a good idea as it ends up being very pily peck away and scare squirrels
you go to the beach, you get a release of serotonin, which is a hormone that hard to decipher. I find myself say- and other birds.
makes you feel happy. ing “stupid hands!” many times Well, I am inside now and glanc-
Being in the sun opens your pores. When you follow that with a plunge in during the day. ing over towards the bedroom from
the salt-water, it can clear out acne-causing bacteria. Beware of too much sun The other thing I wish Woodruff my office and thinking of closing my
that will cause a burn. The beach has positive sleep effects on your sleep. It would eat are those black little cen- eyes for just a few minutes, maybe
is hard work walking on the beach because of the stability it takes to walk on tipedes/millipedes (whatever they 15, though a half hour sounds even
sand so your body is tired and you sleep better. are) that have invaded our neighbor- better. If I turn the window AC on
Vacations reduce the risk of depression in everyone. Booking that trip isn’t hood. Neighbors have been talking high cool, turn on the TV, and hum
being indulgent; it’s looking out for your own mental well-being. You don’t about them and posting pictures of myself to sleep, maybe I won’t hear
need studies, research and statistics to tell you that laying on the beach, sip- the icky crawling creatures on our Woodruff and I can…peckpeck-
ping a margarita, and having no phones, computers or spreadsheets in front neighborhood Facebook page for peckpeckpeckpeck…NOOO! Not
of you will make you a much happier person. Everyone can benefit from a weeks. I have never seen this type fair, go eat some bugs!!!
digital detox by unplugging and shutting everything down. or this many before.
There’s more and more evidence that people who vacation feel healthier One night, very late, I was let- To each new day’s adventure,
and happier. It makes us feel alive again, which is exactly what they’re meant ting Mindy out to go potty, and Shelby
to do. suddenly realized that it wasn’t my Please send your
eyes that were tired and swimming, comments or ideas to:
By Jeneva Lucianetti which they were, but thousands of shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
Certified Sandals Wedding Specialist these -pedes swimming all over or find me on Facebook,
Owner & Vacation Specialist at Paradise Travel Team the wrought iron railing and con- with a message please.
301-609-1850 crete stoop. It was an all over the
jlucianetti@dreamvacations.com
Thursday, July 11, 2019 The County Times 23
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 week’s edition.
Beth Swift when Sarah Forinash made her a “ Nana” . and loved the strong beautiful adults they July 25, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00
Beth enjoyed spending time with both girls grew to become. She made sure that they a.m. with a Celebration of Life Service con-
Beth Swift crafting, shopping, Girl Scouts and just be- always knew “ no one loves you like your ducted by Rev. Charles Harrell following
married John ing together with them. She made sure that mother” and “don’t do anything stupid.” at 11:00 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 20
Mitchell on both knew “what happens at Nannie/Nana’s Beth loved the beach. She loved to walk American Lane, Lusby, MD. Interment will
February 21, house stays at Nannie/Nana’s house”. the shoreline in search of treasure. Her soul be in Arlington National Cemetery at a date
1970. They One of Beth’ s biggest challenge ‘ s came ways always at the beach listening to the to be determined.
spent 49 years in 2011when she underwent a Bilateral Lung waves break. Condolences to the family may be made at
together facing Transplant at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Beth’s strength, charm, and courage will www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
many up’s and Baltimore, Maryland. This decision was always be in our heads and in our hearts. We
down’s always
side by side.
one that showed just how gutsy she was.
With the help of her husband and her family
will miss you and even though it will be hard
without you, we know you that you will be
Leroy Earl Byron, Jr.
Beth made sure cheering her on she was released from the looking down at us and will give us some Leroy (Lee)
that John knew hospital in record time and started to live her kind of sign when you don’t like something Earl Byron, Jr.,
he was her “per- second chance to the fullest. we are doing. entered into
son”. The love they shared was evident in ev- Beth’ s strength and courage were an in- The family will receive friends on Sat- eternal life on
erything they did. John made sure that Beth spiration to everyone who knew her. She urday, July 13, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 4 July 2019 in
was always taken care of right down to mak- touched the hearts of everyone she met. AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Leona rdtow n,
ing sure she had her cup of coffee before she Paying it forward and random acts of kind- Home Leonardtown, MD where a Funeral Maryland. He
faced the world. They supported each other ness were second nature to her. She always Service will be held at 10:00 AM in the was born 19
in everything they did. The love they shared had a kind word and a smile for anyone that Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be March 1938
shows in the children they raised. needed it. private. in Piscataquis
Beth was a woman that loved her family In 2018, through ancestory.com, Beth Donations can be made in Beth’s name to County, Maine
and made sure that they knew how much was so happy to find that she and her sister the following: St. Jude’s Children’s Research to Leroy Earl
they meant to her. She made sure that she Tamme had a half-brother in Vermont. Beth Hospital (www.stjude.org) Byron, Sr. and
put a lot of love into all the ground turkey and Dennis became very close in the short John’s Hopkins Medicine (www.hopkins- Gertrude Isabelle Byron. He graduated in
dinners that she fixed for her family and ev- time they spent together. She cherished their medicine.org/transplant/ lung). 1956 from Littleton High School in Little-
eryone happily ate each one of them know- visit and many phone calls. Arrangements provided by the Matting- ton, New Hampshire. Following gradua-
ing that Beth was trying to make sure they Most people thought that Beth was a ley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonard- tion, he joined the United States Navy where
ate healthy as long as they were at home. pretty serious person and at times she was, town, MD. he served over 20 years. He served in the
Beth was always very proud of her son, but those that were closest to her saw her Vietnam War and was the recipient of the
John and her daughter, Michelle, but she was Purple Heart. He retired in 1976, achieving
proudest of her 2 granddaughters. She was
silly side often. She loved to laugh and with
a family as humorous as hers, she laughed
Sylvester Jackson Estridge, Jr. the rank of Master Chief. He began work for
so excited to become “Nannie” to Brittany often. Sylvester Tracor Applied Sciences, Inc. and soon after
Mitchell in 1998. In 2009, she was overjoyed She instilled good qualities in her children Jackson “Jack” became a federal employee of Webster Field
Estridge, Jr., (Saint Inigoes) for over 27 years, retiring in
95, of Solo- September 2005.
mons, MD and Lee married Mary Lou De Barr in Sep-
formerly of tember 1980 at Saint Ignatius Church, Saint
Chaptico, MD, Inigoes, Maryland. They were happily mar-
passed away on ried for nearly 39 years. He was a member
July 5, 2019 at of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in
Asbury Solo- Lexington Park, Maryland. His greatest joy
mons Health was his children, grandchildren, and great-
Care Center. grandchildren. He also enjoyed observing
Born Febru- wildlife from the comfort of his porch.
ary 27, 1924 in Charlotte, NC he was the son Lee is survived by his wife Mary Byron
of the late Sylvester Jackson Estridge, Sr. of California, Maryland; his children Tam-
and Florence (Parks) Estridge. mi Byron of California, Maryland; Glenn
Jack graduated from Forest Park High (Mary Jo) Byron of Castle Pines, Colorado;
School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Leigh (Joseph) McDonnell of Middleburg,
1941and served over thirty years, retiring in Florida; Melvin De Barr of Great Mills,
1972. He served in WWII, Korea and Viet- Maryland; Stephen (Suzanne) De Barr of
nam. Jack was part of the VPB-52 Bear Cat Valley Lee, Maryland; his sisters Geneva
Squadron and Attack Squadron 153, and Inman of Bangor, Maine and Elizabeth Hall
served aboard the Kitty Hawk (CV-65) and of Boston, Massachusetts; his brother David
the Coral Sea (CVA-43). During his service (Diana) Byron of Littleton, New Hampshire;
Jack received the following honors: Ameri- seven grandchildren and four great-grand-
can Campaign Ribbon, Philippine Libera- children. He was preceded in death by his
tion Medal, Presidential Unit Citation w/ parents and his sister Eleanor McKenzie.
star, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy There will be mass of Christian burial to
Achievement Medal, Nation Defense Ser- be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary
vice Medal (2), Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Church located at 22375 Three Notch Road,
Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Lexington Park, Maryland at 10:00 a.m.
Medal w/Device, Navy Unit Commendation on Thursday, 11 July 2019. Interment with
Medal, Good Conduct Medal (9), American Military Honors will follow at the Evergreen
Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Memorial Gardens located at 22020 Chan-
Medal w/Stars WWII Victory Medal, UN cellors Run Road, Great Mills, Maryland.
Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and The family requests memorial contribu-
Air Medal. Jack was a member of the Solo- tions be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary
mons Yacht Club and enjoyed boating, fish- Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexing-
ing and hunting. ton Park, Maryland 20653.
Jack is survived by his nephews, James Condolences to the family may be made
Legg (Bonnie) and their three children, Ja- at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
mie Legg (Livia) and their four children, Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Michael Legg (Kim) and their two children Home, P.A.
and niece, Tiffany Legg Hicks (Jordan) and
their child. He was preceded in death by his
sister, Dorothy Legg.
Family will receive friends on Thursday,
Thursday, July 11, 2019 The County Times Obituaries 25
James Howard Ogden, Jr. Sister Alice Teresa Wood, SCN Cooksey. They ciety at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
lived in Leon- in Lexington Park. In 2003 and 2004, she
James How- Sister Alice ardtown un- participated as a member of the St. Mary’s
ard Ogden, Jr., Teresa Wood, til 1965 when County Procurement Review Committee and
95, of Hun- SCN, 102, was they moved to greatly contributed to the rewriting of coun-
tingtown, MD, born on Oc- their first home ty’s procurement policies and procedures.
passed away tober 11, 1916 in Waldorf. Lois and her husband always enjoyed travel;
Sunday, June in Hollywood, In 1973, the they traveled to places such as England, Ire-
30, 2019 at MD in the area couple moved land, Scotland, Wales, Canada, Hungary,
Burnett Calvert known as Boo- to Lexington Austria, France, Holland, Mexico, Jamaica,
Hospice House. gie Boo Bot- Park with their Cayman Islands, Spain, Costa Rica, Pana-
He was born in tom. She was two children. ma, Aruba, Curacao, Bahamas, Germany,
Prince Freder- the daughter of In 2012, they Greece, Chili, Falkland Islands and Argen-
ick, MD on No- William Albert moved to a retirement community in Solo- tina. In their retirement years, they contin-
vember 20, 1923 and Mary Alice mon’s Maryland. ued to travel as well as took up new hobbies.
to Mary and James H. Ogden, Sr., the oldest (Thompson) Wood and was baptized Lillian Lois was predeceased by her mother and Lois found new freedom and joy in the time
of four children. After graduating from Cal- Estelle Wood. She was the second youngest father, her beloved husband Donald and her available to be with family and friends, often
vert High School in 1942, Howard attended of nine children all of which have preceded sisters, Jean Marie Harrison, wife of Ar- entertaining them in her home. She also in-
St. John’s College in Annapolis, MD; his her in death; Mary “Louise”, Joseph “Ar- thur Harrison and Preston Maddox; Helen dulged her love of gardening, crabbing, kay-
studies there were interrupted by his father’s chie”, Amanda “Mandy” Elizabeth, James Cooksey, wife of Wilson Cooksey; Mado- aking, and photography, and she developed
death and the entrance of the United States Irving “Boonie”, Agnes Virginia “Aggie”, line Anderson, wife of Charles Anderson, extensive genealogies of both the Murphy
into World War II. Drafted into the U.S. William “Bill” Albert, Alice “Marie”, and and Catherine Anna Lindsey. Lois is sur- and Cooksey families. She loved spending
Army Air Forces in 1943, he was transferred George “Chip” Eugene. She died on June vived by her son Donald Lee Cooksey, Jr.; time with her grandchildren and considered
to the infantry in late 1944 and saw combat 14, 2019 at Nazareth, KY. She was a pro- her daughter-in-law, Caroline Kuan Cook- herself extremely fortunate to have the op-
in Germany the last sixty days of the war as fessed Sister of Charity of Nazareth (SCN) sey and her grandchildren Sam and Sophie portunity to get to know these exceptional
a rifleman in Company L, 346th Infantry for 83 years. Cooksey; and her daughter Christine Cook- children.
Regiment, 87th Infantry Division. Early in her ministry, Sister Alice Teresa sey Lumpkins; her son-in-law James Lump- A Memorial Service will take place at
At the conclusion of his military service, served as a teacher at St. Mary in Martins kins and her grandchildren Steven and Mad- First Saint’s Community Church St. George
Howard returned to college under the GI Ferry, OH and at St. Mary in Paris, KY. For die Lumpkins. She is survived by her sister Island Campus 16540 Piney Point Road,
Bill, graduating from Western Maryland a brief period, she was in charge of the laun- and brother-in-law, Irene and Carl Logan; Piney Point Maryland on Saturday July 13th
College, Westminster, MD in 1949. He then dry at Presentation Academy (1937-1938). her sister and brother-in-law Marge and Bob at 11:00 AM.
began a lifelong career in education. How- She went on to spend the rest of her min- Marshall; her brother and sister-in-law John Donations in her memory may be made to
ard worked as a teacher in Prince George’s istry serving as a supervisor of the kitchen and Betty Murphy, and her brother and sis- the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. National
County, MD and continued his career with and cafeteria at several locations, including ter-in-law Edward and Diane Murphy. She Headquarters, ATTN: Financial Operations,
the St. Mary’s County, MD Public Schools, St. Helena Convent in Louisville, KY; Lex- is also survived by numerous cousins, neph- 733 Third Avenue, Ste. 510, New York, NY
ultimately serving as Assistant Superinten- ington Catholic High School, Nazareth, KY; ews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces, 10017
dent and earning a master’s degree from the and Marymount Hospital in London, KY. many of whom live in southern Maryland.
University of Maryland. From 1979-2000 she served in dietary at St. Lois devoted her early years of her chil-
After retiring in 1983, Howard enjoyed Mary’s Academy and Convent in Leonard- dren’s life to their care. She spent her career Michael “Mike” Troy Perigo
gardening, especially growing roses and town, MD. years with the Naval Air Station (NAS),
strawberries, reading, and researching the Upon her return to Nazareth in 2002, she M icha el
Naval Air Test Center (NATC), Naval Air
experiences of his Company L comrades, created a variety of handmade crafts, includ- “Mike” Troy
Warfare Center (NAWC), and Naval Air
particularly to honor those who did not re- ing crocheted hats and baby blankets. She Perigo, 44, of
Systems Command (NAVAIR), all located at
turn. He became a member of the 87th In- donated the money raised from her creations Great Mills,
Patuxent River, Maryland. She held various
fantry Division Association and attended to the Office of Mission Advancement. MD passed
administrative positions until 1984 when
may reunions. Howard was an active mem- Members of her family from Maryland, Ala- away on July 1,
she became a contract specialist. She rap-
ber of Trinity United Methodist Church in bama and Georgia made frequent trips to 2019 in Great
idly moved up in the ranks in the contract-
Prince Frederick, MD and taught Sunday Nazareth to celebrate her birthday and Jubi- Mills, MD. He
ing field, achieving the rank of Procuring
School for many years. lee Anniversary’s and to spend time playing was born in
Contracting Officer (PCO) for NAVAIR.
Howard was preceded in death by his sib- “pitch” and “31”, her favorite card games. Wheat Ridge,
She was the PCO for most of the activities
lings, Kenneth, Owen and Edith; his first Sister Alice Teresa is survived by her Colorado on De-
aboard Patuxent River in the various stages
wife Betty Jane Lewis; and dear sisters and extended family and by her religious Honor the memory cember 10, 1974
of your cherished
brothers-in-law. He is survived by wife
Mary Virginia; son James H. Ogden III,
community.
A wake was held at St. Vincent de Paul
A Tribute to the Loved One
of her career until she ended her career with
the Navy in 2003. During her employment ing son of Mary
one by sharing theand
Janeneighbors
with friends,
storywas
Perigo and
thelifelov-
of their
andassociates
Kenneth
at Patuxent River, she obtained her Bach-
daughter-in-law Lora, and grandson James
of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA; daughter Elizabeth
Church, Nazareth, KY at 6:30 p.m. on Mon-
day, June 17 followed by a Funeral Mass on Whose Memory Lives
elor’s Degree in Business Administration
from the University of Maryland and her
Thomas Perigo of Leonardtown,here in the community.
MD. Mike
is survived by his children Jeffrey Perigo of
For detailsYackanicz
and to place of
L. Ogden of Shady Side, MD; and stepson Tuesday, June 18 at 10:30 a.m. officiated by Leonardtown, MD, Jeanette
Wylie Burgess and family of Laurel, MD.
He is also survived by sister-in-law Gladys
Father Gary with the burial in the Nazareth
Cemetery.
On Forever in Your Heart
Master’s Degree in Contract and Acquisi-
tion Management from the Florida Institute
Slippery Rock, PAyour
with his sister call
andnotice
301-373-4125
Shelli
of remembrance,
1 grandchild.
Kyle of Eden,
Along
for assistance.
NC.
of Technology. After obtaining her Master’s
Ogden of Prince Frederick, MD; and many A memorial service will be held at St. He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resi-
Degree in 1992, she became an adjunct pro-
nieces, nephews and cousins. John Francis Regis Catholic Church on Sat- dent. Mike was a master plumber for Pro
fessor and instructed courses in contract and
On Thursday, July 11, 2019 a Visitation urday, August 3rd at 10:00 a.m. with the Plumbing Company. He enjoyed playing
acquisition management for Florida Tech.
will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity United Rev. Raymond F. Schmidt officiating. St. drums.
Over the years, Lois often volunteered her
Methodist Church in Prince Frederick, MD John’s is where she and her siblings attended The family will receive friends on Thurs-
time to help others. In the early 1970s, she
followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. church and school as children and where her day, July 18, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
led the first La Leche League group in St.
A service of committal will be held at 2:00 journey with Christ began. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home
Mary’s County. This group helped nursing
p.m. at Joy Chapel Cemetery in Hollywood, Memorials contributions may be made to Leonardtown, MD where a Funeral Service
mothers learn how to best feed and care for
MD. the SCN Office of Mission Advancement, will follow in the Funeral Home Chapel at
their infants. Later, she and her husband
In lieu of flowers the family requests that P.O. Box 9, Nazareth, KY, 40048 and/or St. 7:00 PM with Father John Nguyen officiat-
taught Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
donations be made to Trinity United Meth- John’s Catholic Church, 43927 St’ John’s Rd, ing. Interment will be private.
Courses for children, and served as members
odist Church. Hollywood, MD 20636. and officers of the St. Vincent DePaul So-
Online condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Lois Christine Murphy
Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD. Lois Christine Murphy was born March
14, 1944 in La Plata, Maryland. For the first
part of her life, she lived at Mt. Victoria, REMEMBRANCES
Maryland with her parents John and Nettie IN PRINT & ONLINE
Farrell Murphy, and her eight brothers and
sisters. In 1963, she married Donald Lee
Ne w s
26 PAX River The County Times Thursday, July 11, 2019
Patuxent River
Naval Air Station
Program for Air Anti-Sub Warfare Systems Welcomes New Commanding Officer
The Air Anti-Submarine Warfare veloping, and delivering the Air ASW
Systems Program (PMA-264) welcomed hardware and software the fleet is using
its newest commanding officer during today and will need tomorrow, you’re the
a ceremony on the Second of July in ones with the detailed knowledge and
Patuxent River, Md. expertise to deliver those capabilities.”
Maj. Gen. Gregory L. Masiello, Pro- Papp, a Chicago native, graduated
gram Executive Officer for Air Anti- with honors from Northern Illinois Uni-
Submarine Warfare, Assault & Special versity. Following two years of enlisted
Mission Programs, served as guest Naval service, he received his com-
speaker commending retiring Capt. mission through the Officer Candidate
Douglas Belvin for his leadership, and School and was designated a Naval
welcoming Capt. Daniel Papp to the Flight Officer in February 1998. Op-
team. erationally, he served as the executive
“The Air ASW Systems Program pro- officer then commanding officer of Pa-
vides increasingly relevant capabilities, trol Squadron (VP) 16, where his “War
and is an essential part of the fleet mis- Eagles” successfully completed the first
sion,” said Masiello. “Capt. Belvin has P-8A Poseidon deployment and received
done a tremendous job guiding the pro- the 2014 Captain Arnold Jay Isbell Tro-
gram. I am confident Capt. Papp will hit phy for ASW Excellence.
the ground running.” “It is an honor to join this team of ded- Capt. Daniel Papp reads his orders as he assumes command of the Air Anti-Submarine
Belvin reported as program manager icated and knowledgeable professionals. Warfare Systems Program (PMA-264) from Capt. Douglas Belvin
for PMA-264 in August 2016 and retired The products you deliver to our warf-
during the dual ceremony after nearly 26 ighters provide a decisive edge in coun- craft delivery, Triton Multi-Intelligence borne anti-submarine warfare systems
years serving the Navy. In his remarks, tering the emerging submarine threat,” Critical Design Review and prepara- and sensors for the fleet, the Maritime
he encouraged the members of the pro- said Papp. “Thank you for making the tions for the program’s early operational Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft pro-
gram team to remember the important difficult look easy.” capability. gram, and the Multi-Mission Maritime
role they play in national defense and Papp most recently served as a team PMA-264 plays a critical role in de- Helicopters program
own the future of the program. lead for the Persistent Maritime Un- veloping, acquiring and sustaining air-
St. Mary’s Department of Aging & Human Services Garvey Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 71658
Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 71050
Programs and Activities Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 73101
Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information
Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services
ties will be provided as well. It's never too early to By the end of this workshop, participants should
start modeling mindfulness to your young one. De- be able to guard against identity theft, scams, and
signed for ages 0-2 and their caregivers. Registration frauds. They will learn what ID theft is, how it hap-
required. This is a Choose Civility: Southern Mary- pens, ways to reduce the risk of ID theft, recognize
land event. scams, and steps to take if they are a victim of ID
theft. This presentation will help you see there are a
BABA JAMAL: number of helpful resources available that can pro-
THE STORYMAN SUMMER PERFORMANCE tect yourself and your family from identity theft.
HIP-HOP CELLO SUMMER PERFORMANCE The St. Mary’s County Library will host Baba Ja- Registration required.
mal: The Storyman on Wednesday, July 24 for two
The St. Mary’s County Library will host Hip-Hop
performances as part of the Summer Professional SLIME LAB!
Cello with Chrystylez and Wytold on Friday, July 19 Lexington Park Library will hold two sessions of
for two performances as part of the Summer Profes- Performance series. Baba Jamal will perform from
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Margaret Brent Middle School, Slime Lab on Thursday, July 25 from 5 – 6 p.m. for
sional Performance series. Hip Hop Cello will per- teens ages 13 – 18, and 6 - 7 p.m. for tweens ages 8 –
form from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Margaret Brent Mid- and then at Leonardtown Elementary School from 2
– 3 p.m. Master storyteller Baba Jamal Koram brings 12. Who doesn't like slime? We have all the supplies
dle School, and then Lexington Park Library from for you to make your own to take home. Walk ins
2 – 3 p.m. Hip-Hop Cello with Chrystylez & Wytold. myths and folktales alive with the history, humor,
music and lore of African and African-American welcome so please drop in!
This incredible, original show combines beat-box-
ing, hip-hop, and classical music with friendship and cultures. All ages; no registration. TOUR THE PLANETS WITH A
poetry. All ages welcome; especially recommended
for music lovers age 5 and up. No registration.
HOW TO PREVENT AND PROTECT NASA SOLAR SYSTEM AMBASSADOR
YOURSELF FROM IDENTITY THEFT Lexington Park Library will hold two sessions of
NAMASTE AND PLAY Lexington Park Library will hold How to Prevent Tour the Planets with a NASA Solar System Ambas-
Leonardtown Library will hold Namaste and Play and Protect Yourself from Identity Theft on Tuesday, sador on Friday, July 26 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. and 3
on Monday, July 15 from 9:30 – 10 a.m. The first step July 23 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Headlines saying your – 4:30 p.m. Learn all about the planets, their various
of taking care of your baby is taking care of yourself. favorite store/website has been hacked and experi- sizes, and how far apart they really are! Join local
Join us for a special baby storytime where the basics enced a security breach appear more and more fre- NASA Solar System Ambassador Chuck Quintero
of mindfulness will be demonstrated to the babies as quently these days. Knowing how to protect yourself on a journey through our solar system! Designed for
well as the grown-ups. Fun toys and calming activi- and your family from ID theft is crucial information. ages 7-12. Registration Required.
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Spin Doctors to Open for Gavin DeGraw The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Iconic blues-rock band the Spin Doc-
tors will be joining Gavin DeGraw at
The Newtowne Players’ Latest Production
the Calvert Marine Museum’s PNC Wa-
terside Pavilion on Friday, August 2 at
7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $35
- $69 (additional fees apply). Visit www.
calvertmarinemuseum.com or call the
24-hour hotline at 1-800-787-9454.
Led by singer Chris Barron, the Spin
Doctors helped define the early 90s rock
scene. The band is best known for hits
“Two Princes”, “Little Miss Can’t Be Inc., Directmail.com, Holiday Inn Solo-
Wrong”, and “Jimmy Olsen’s Blues” mons, TitleMax, LLC, City Wide Me-
from their Pocket Full of Kryptonite al- chanical, 98.3 STAR FM, Quick Con-
bum. Thirty years later, the Spin Doc- nections, Bay Weekly, Southern Mary-
tors are still making music and delight- land Newspapers, Isaac’s Restaurant,
ing legions of fans while on tour across Papa John’s Pizza, Comcast, Atlantic
North America. Broadband, Southern Maryland Blue
Proceeds from the Waterside Music Crabs, Results Health & Fitness, and
Series support the education and pres- Asbury-Solomons. Jewel (Kristina Faison) belts out “No Lies” alongside Miss Mona and the ladies of the Chicken
ervation efforts of the Calvert Marine Gates open at 5 p.m. with food and Ranch. (Photo by Rachael Leissner)
Museum. This event would not be pos- beverages for sale on-site. Chairs and
sible without the generous support of coolers are not permitted. For additional By Jeni Coster
the community and many local busi- information, please visit the website at Graphic Designer
nesses. Sponsors include: Prince Fred- www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. To
erick Ford/Jeep/Dodge, PNC Bank, reach a staff member, please call 410- Saddle up and come on down to Three
O’Brien Realty, Bozick Distributors, 326-2042, ext. 16, 17 or 18. Notch Theatre for their latest produc-
Inc., Tidewater Dental, Sunshines Ca- tion of “The Best Little Whorehouse in
tering, Roy Rogers, Equity Resources, Press Release from CMM Texas,” directed by Dawn Weber and
musical direction from Diane Trautman.
Calvert County Musician Debuts New EP You’ll want to leave the kids at home, as
this comical musical has promiscuous
Award-winning singer, songwriter, and mature content. The large cast of 27
and bassist Eric Scott will release his actors and actresses puts on a hysterical
newest CD album, “The Charm City performance, with lots of provocative lit-
Miss Mona (Megan Rankin Herring) lays
Sessions” (Itzall Goode Music) on June tle numbers tucked into each scene. This
down the laws of the Chicken Ranch,
25th with two performances (8 pm & show is sure to leave you laughing and teaching the new girls a thing or two about
10 pm) at Washington, DC’s renowned blushing in your seat. how to keep their profession classy. (Photo
music venue Blues Alley on 1073 Wis- The musical revolves around the drama by Rachael Leissner)
consin Ave., NW. ($22 plus $6 service a locally run brothel, better known as the
Chicken Ranch, brings to a small town in Bongiovanni, Kyle Medlock). Several
fee). A six-song EP, The Charm City performers had multiple roles through
Sessions is Scott’s fifth album. in Texas. Currently run by Miss Mona
Stangley (Megan Rankin Herring), she the show and seamlessly switched back
An absolute A-list of DMV Area musi- and forth between characters. Sarah Pol-
cians will join Scott for his first headline takes excellent care of her girls (Em-
ily Funderburk, Rebecca Masters, Lind- lard played a cameo role as Doatsy Mae
show at Blues Alley, including guitarist and one of Melvin P. Thorpe’s backup
Dan Leonard (Cheikh N’Doye), drum- Grammy Award winning musician say Goldworm, Emily Quade, Kristy
Sakano, Erin Fischer, Emily Johnson, singers. Also among the cast is Michael
mer Deren Blessman (Paul Reed Smith), Jon Carroll (Mary Chapin Carpenter,
Sara Espinosa), and Jewel (Kristina Fai- Sokoloff, Lewis Beckley, Joanne Fuesel,
keyboardist Benjie Porecki (Pieces of a Starland Vocal Band) calls Charm City
son), the housekeeper, as the town starts Robert Barrett, and Leni Weisl, contrib-
Dream), percussionist Eddie Montalvo Sessions “a splendid EP…really well
to catch on to the happenings down at uting in various roles from reporters to
(Marcus Johnson), and special guest and done” with “top-drawer musicianship.”
the Chicken Ranch. Miss Mona keeps the ensemble. Every member of the cast
DC sax legend Ron Holloway (Dizzy The new six-song EP “will reassure you
a close relationship with local Sheriff worked together to help pull this exciting
Gillespie, Gov’t Mule). that — like rock & roll never dying —
Ed Earl Dodd (Greg Rumpf), who helps production together. A true definition of
The Charm City Sessions gives a nod R&B and ‘easy soul’ will always have
defend her when television personality, organized chaos, keeping the audience
to 1970’s soul, R&B, and pop music. Re- a secure place in the soundscape of our
do-gooder Melvin P. Thorpe (Paul Rose) glued to the stage and wanting more.
corded live in Baltimore with minimal lives.”
becomes determined to expose the truth “The Aggie Song,” performed by the
production, Scott goes old school, leav- Scott is a DC-area native, born and
to the public. victorious football team was one of my
ing the samples and programming of to- raised in Prince George’s County. Now
favorite numbers, along with “Rules,”
day’s modern music at the studio door. living in North Beach, he regularly per-
performed by Miss Mona and her girls.
Instead, he colors the arrangements forms to sold out crowds throughout the
Both numbers were engaging and very
with ‘Stax Records’ – era horns, ‘Love DMV area. As an artist and sideman, he
entertaining. The chemistry between
American Style’ – era strings, and warm has toured internationally, sharing the
Miss Mona and Jewel was outstanding
organs and Wurlitzers. While the sound stage with artists as diverse as Deanna
in their number “No Lies.”
leans toward a throwback record, it’s Bogart, Bernie Marsden, Aaron Nev-
The performance can be seen at the
Scott’s ‘new school’ sound that emerges, ille, Mavis Staples, Ray Charles, Roger
Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park
honoring this golden era of music with a Waters, Tom Morello, REO Speedwag-
now until July 21 on Thursdays, Fridays
genre the artist calls ‘modern soul.’ If a on, and Little Feat. His songs have re-
and Saturdays at 8 p.m., with Sunday
vinyl LP could fit into a CD jewel case, ceived worldwide airplay and appeared
matinees at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $18
it’s warmth would sound like this. on ABC-TV, Showtime, Starz Network,
Kevin Bongiovanni, center, and the men of for adults and $15 for seniors, students
Scott’s songs tell deeply personal sto- Cinemax, the WB, as well as several the local college football team are gearing and military. There are no child tickets
ries with upbeat and playful soul/pop major and indie motion pictures. He has up to visit Miss Mona and the ladies at the available for this musical; be advised
tunes that get listeners thinking, clap- also lent his singing voice to ad cam- Chicken Ranch. (Photo by Rachael Leissner)
that throughout the evening there will
ping, smiling, and grooving. Scott’s paigns for HGTV, Nat Geo, DC Lottery,
The Chicken Ranch gets a variety of be gunshot sounds, strong language and
skillful arrangements and powerful Ford, Chevy, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, and
visitors, from the Governor (Steve Fo- mature content. All tickets may be pur-
vocals exude passion and soothes at the many more. He is a 15-time Wammie
gle), Senator Wingwoah (Robet Rausch), chased online at www.newtowneplayers.
same time. As a front man, his mission winner as awarded by the Washington
and even the college football team (Pat- org or by calling 301-737-5447.
and motto is simple: “It ain’t nothing but Area Music Association (WAMA).
a party, and I ain’t leaving until every- rick Schoenbuerger, Steve Pugh, Kenny
Faison, Rick Brown, Rachel Fusco, Kev- jenicoster@countytimes.net
body has one.” Submitted Press Release
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