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CONTENTS “HOGAN’S GOT SOME COATTAILS.”

—POLITICAL SCIENCE PROFESSOR TODD EBERLY ON THE
GOVERNOR’S INFLUENCE IN THE DISTRICT 29 SENATE RACE.

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Bailey Upsets Waugh in District 29 Race
Jack Bailey, GOP District 29 Senate race winner.
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Political newcomer Jack Bailey won the GOP primary
for the District 29 senate seat Tuesday night by a comfort-
able margin, unseating incumbent Steve Waugh.
Rose Frederick, right, Democrate District 2 winner.
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In St. Mary’s County, the unofficial vote tally shows
that Bailey defeated Waugh by more than 1,000 votes;
the total vote in the two counties were Bailey 4,190 and
Waugh with 3,407.
He will move on to face Democrat Thomas Brewer in
the general election in November.
The race was the most hotly contested, with Bailey
picking up Gov. Larry Hogan’s endorsement early in the
campaign and the rancor between both candidates in-
creasing up to election day.
Bailey outraised and outspent not only Waugh but all
other primary candidates locally.
Waugh touted his independence in working across the
aisle with Democrats in the legislature but Hogan target-
ed him for ouster after Waugh voted to override the gov-
ernor’s veto on a bill that prohibited colleges from asking
about an applicant’s background on the entrance form.
Bailey ran on a campaign of being open and accessible
to the average voter, while Waugh charged that Bailey
would be Hogan’s “lapdog” to Waugh’s “bulldog” fight-
ing for Southern Maryland.
“I’m truly humbled by the results,” Bailey said late
Tuesday night of his victory. “I want to thank the voters
for putting their trust in me.”
Bailey credited his win to a grassroots campaign that
focused on door knocking and canvassing neighbor-
hoods; he said he spent significant amounts of time in
Calvert County, though it made up only about 20 percent
of the district.
“We talked to voters directly and earned their trust,”
Bailey said. “The last few
weeks of the campaign
we were working 18 to 20
hours a day.”
The winner said he was
looking forward to the
general election.
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“Our work has just begun,” said Bailey.
Todd Eberly, professor of political science at St. Mary’s
College of Maryland, said Bailey’s victory was in large
part due to Hogan’s support.
“Last night was a fantastic one for Hogan,” Eberly told
The County Times. “Hogan’s got some coattails.
“He [Bailey] had most of the Calvert and St. Mary’s es-
tablishment behind him and Hogan’s endorsement made
that possible.”
Eberly said some of Waugh’s comments on social me-
dia leading up to the election may well have cost him
some votes; one of Waugh’s top aides posted on his Face-
book page that Bailey’s wife, Karin, who chairs the St.
Mary’s school board did not do enough to curb bullying
in schools.
The post written by Karen Sauter tied a Spring Ridge
Middle School’s student suicide by hanging last year to
bullying problems there; police investigation found no
evidence of bullying in the young man’s suicide.
Sauter’s post ended by stating there was already an in-
competent Bailey at the board of education and the dis-
trict did not need another one.
“No matter what, family members are off limits,” Eb-
erly said. “It’s supposed to be between the candidates and
no one else.”
While the rancor may have cost Waugh some votes,
Eberly said, the voting patterns showed that voters had
mostly made up their minds during early voting and on
election day.
“This was a somewhat nasty and divisive primary,”
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, Democratic 5th Congressional District winner
Eberly said.
The key for Republicans now, was to heal the divide
between Waugh and Bailey supporters, Eberly said.
Though the district had trended strongly Republican in
recent years, Bailey could not rest on his laurels.
“It’s always best to have a united party,” Eberly said,
noting that primary results statewide showed Republi-
cans had a chance at 19 seats in the Senate where they
could block and filibuster legislation.
In the District 1 county commissioner race Eric Col-
was very gracious.
Frederick
thanked the voters
for their trust in
her.
“I’m very hum-
bled by that,” said
Frederick.
Incumbent Sher-
iff Timothy K.
Cameron easily
won his primary
bid against GOP
contender Tom
Phelan, a retired
Navy captain and Sheriff Cameron, GOP winner for
office of St. Mary’s County Sheriff
combat aviator.
Phelan touted his broad management and leadership
experience but had no law enforcement background.
Cameron defeated an incumbent sheriff in 2006 and
ran unopposed in the subsequent two elections; he will
face former sheriff’s office lieutenant and Democrat Ted
Belleavoine in the general election.
Cameron won 4,620 votes to Phelan’s 1,161.
vin easily won against Mike Daras to secure the GOP The most closely contested race was between GOP
nomination for that seat; in November Colvin will face candidates for Clerk of the Circuit Court Debbie Mills
off against Democrat Timothy Ridgell. Burch and Pete Cucinotta.
Colvin won 3,475 votes to Daras’ 1,401. Burch appears to have won the race with 2,697 votes
Colvin is a financial analyst who works at Webster Field versus Cucinotta’s 2,591.
in St. Inigoes and ran on a platform of fiscal responsibility Susan Julian, deputy director of the St. Mary’s County
as well as a willingness to examine policy and engage in Board of Elections, said the office currently has about 300
discussion and debate on them. absentee ballots yet to be counted; they are expecting per-
He is a St. Mary’s County native and has served on the haps another 100 absentee ballots to be mailed in.
county’s board advocating for persons with disabilities. There are also 170 provisional ballots yet to be can-
In the District 2 county vassed for their legitimacy, she said.
commissioner race Rose Julian said the final vote tallies from absentee and
provisional ballots could decide the primary race for the

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crat party’s nomination
to run against incumbent
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missioner Mike Hewitt in
November.
Frederick defeated fel-
low Democrat Ann Marie
clerk’s position.
In the race for the 5th Congressional District William
Devine III bested Johnny Rice to win the GOP’s nomina-
tion to face Democrat U.S. Rep Steny Hoyer in Novem-
ber; Hoyer handily won his primary race against David
Fritz with 84 percent of the vote.
In the GOP primary race for U.S. Senate Tony Camp-

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Corner Store Expansion Approved
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The owner of a convenience store and
gas station in Mechanicsville is one step
closer to being able to expand his busi-
ness after the county planning commis-
sion approved his concept site plan to
build a new restaurant on his property.
The approval of the commission was
unanimous except for one abstention,
though some members were concerned
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that the expansion of Brad Brizzi’s
country store at the corner of Thompson
Corner Road and Budds Creek Road
would diminish the rural character of
the area.
The owner’s plans include a 13,494
square-foot commercial building on the
2.82-acre site that would house the new
restaurant.
Brizzi currently prepares food at his
establishment and already holds a Class
D tavern liquor license.
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Several members of the surrounding
neighborhood were opposed to the proj-
ect; mostly over fears it would increase
traffic problems as well as the preva-
lence of alcohol, particularly surround-
ing events at the two nearby race tracks.
“What Brad wants to do is not con-
ducive to our community,” said Louise
Novak, who lives across from the store.
“He wants more than a restaurant, he
wants a bar.
“He’s always wanted one.”
Other’s protested that trash, litter and
property damage due to errant traffic
would increase with a larger establish- The existing entrance on Route 234
ment that catered to the business from will be removed and newly aligned
either race track. across from Maryland International
Some, though, supported Brizzi’s Raceway.
proposal; they said concerns over large Planning commission Chair Howard
trucks, campers and even emergency
vehicles through the corner store prop-
Thompson voted to approve the concept
site plan but lamented SHA’s not be-
erty were exaggerated. ing at the meeting to explain why they
“I regularly pull my camper through would not restrict access to the site from
this intersection,” said David Fitzpat- motorists immediately leaving the race
rick, a patron of the store. “This plan track.
is safer than what’s there right now,
frankly.”
Thompson felt not restricting vehicles
from crossing completely over Budds
According to the State Highway Ad- Creek Road to get to the site was unsafe.
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Fisheries Commission in Financial Trouble

Potomac River Fisheries Commission
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The Potomac River Fisheries Commis-
sion, which is charged with the preserva-
tion and oversight of the fishery shared
by both Maryland and Virginia, is still
Just Listed!
in tenuous financial condition, a report
from state’s Office of Legislative Audits
states.
The commission coordinates fisheries
regulations between the Maryland De-
partment of Natural Resources and the
Virginia Marine Resources Commission
L ES
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0 PE
R MO
as well as the other At- taxpayer money and federal grants.
lantic Coastal states. The report pointed out a pair of proj-
It has operated since ects, both oyster preservation projects,
1958 and controls the that cost the commission $400,000.
licensing of commercial This took a heavy toll on the commis-
and recreational fishers sions operating funds they did not fully
and anglers alike. appreciate, according to the audit.
The commission According to the report the commis-
is based in Colonial sion diverted revenues from all oyster
Beach, Va. licenses, surcharges inspection taxes and
The audit found that identification tags to these projects.
the commission increas- The audit chided the commission for
ingly cannot operate expending so much on one portion of
without spending out of fisheries preservation at the expense of
its reserve accounts and all else.
it does little to regulate “While the preservation of the oyster
its own spending. population is important, concentrating
“During fiscal 2017, all funding efforts in this area without re-
the commission used gard for other areas of responsibility and
$80,000 in cash restrict- the need for funds for ongoing adminis-
ed for future projects trative operations could result in the in-
to cover operating ex- ability to remain a viable going concern,”
penses when there was the audit stated.
no operating cash avail- Concurrently, the audit found the com-
able,” the report stated. mission had problems recording and ac-
“As of June 30, 2017, counting for all of its financial transac-
the commission had not reimbursed the tion; it did not have accounting personnel
reserve for these funds. with adequate knowledge of account-
“At the end of fiscal year 2017, the ing standards to do so, according to the
commission’s deficit for restricted funds report.
totaled approximately $145,000, an in- The commission does not even have a
crease of $55,000 over the fiscal year secure location where it stores the back-
2016 deficit.” ups to its servers, according to the audit,
The report stated the commission op- which makes them “subject to damage,
erated at a loss of $84,000 for fiscal 2017, destruction or loss.”
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Governor Hogan Announces $18.6 Mil. for
Kirwan Commission Recommendations,
Education Initiatives
Career and Technical Educational Grants, Before and After School
Programs, Teacher Scholarships, and School Safety Funding
Governor Larry
Hogan today an-
nounced $18.6 mil-
lion in new educa-
tion funding to go
toward a series of
initiatives, includ-
ing recommenda-
Photo courtesy of tions from Mary-
Office of Governor land’s Commission
Hogan’s website. on Innovation and
Excellence in Edu-
cation, known as the Kirwan Commis-
sion. While the Commission will present
its final findings and recommendations
at the end of 2018, this funding reflects
preliminary recommendations made
earlier this year.
“Every child in Maryland deserves ac-
cess to a world-class education, regard-
less of what neighborhood they happen
to grow up in,” said Governor Hogan.
“That’s why our administration has pro-
vided record funding for K-12 education
for four years in a row and has been com-
mitted to innovative and outside-the-box
education strategies, such as P-TECH
and our ACCESS Initiative. These new
investments are yet another way we are
giving our students even more opportu-
nities to learn, grow, and thrive.”
The new funding for Kirwan Com-
mission initiatives includes:
$2.5 million for an early literacy pro-
gram, providing additional reading sup-
port to eligible students in kindergarten
through 8th grade.
$2 million for the Teaching Fellows for
Maryland Scholarship, a program that
will cover 100 percent of the annual cost
of tuition and mandatory fees at the Uni-
versity of Maryland, College Park, or 50
percent of the cost of tuition and manda-
tory fees at a private nonprofit institution
of higher education for eligible students
who commit to becoming teachers.
$250,000 to encourage the top 25
percent of high school graduates from
each county to consider becoming teach-
ers by increasing awareness of avail-
able financial aid programs for teaching
candidates.
$2 million to promote high-quality,
innovative Career and Technical Educa-
tion (CTE) through competitive grants
for local boards of education to partner
with community colleges, businesses,
and industry to develop and implement
an innovative CTE curriculum frame-
work that will align with the skills that
local employers need.
$120,000 for a study to assess the ad-
equacy of funding for special education
in Maryland, to be completed by Sept.
2019.
The governor also provided $4.5 mil-
lion for the Learning in Extended Aca-
demic Program (LEAP), which is an
The County Times Local News 11
academic program offered before and
after the school day, or in summer for
a school with a high concentration of
students in kindergarten through eighth
living in poverty and at risk of falling
behind academic requirements, along
with $500,000 for the recruitment, train-
ing, and ongoing development of new
teachers.
An additional $4.9 million will be
used by the Interagency Commission On
School Construction (IAC) to conduct a
statewide facilities assessment.
The governor also authorized an ad-
ditional $1.8 million in the current fis-
cal year for need-based scholarships
through the Maryland Higher Education
Commission (MHEC).
In addition to the funding for the
Kirwan recommendations, Hogan also
released $40 million in school safety
funding that had been restricted by the
legislature in the budget. This funding
includes: $23.5 million for safety-related
capital improvements; $10.6 million in
grants to local school systems to en-
hance school safety; $3 million for the
Maryland Center for School Safety’s
operations, including 13 new positions;
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$2.5 million to help with newly required
school safety evaluations; and $1 million
for Hate Crime School Safety Grants.
atBuy it at
“Keeping our kids safe is one of our
most important jobs,” said Governor Sell It,
Hogan. “This past session we enacted
landmark school safety legislation to
create aggressive, statewide standards
for school safety, expand the work of the
Maryland Center for School Safety, and
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During the 2018 legislative session, the National Auctioneer’s Conference and the
Hogan advocated for significantly high- International Auctioneering Contest. Our next public
er levels of school safety funding than
those ultimately adopted by the General auction will be in August.
Assembly. He proposed an additional
$125 million to accelerate and enhance
safety improvements in schools, as well Multi-Estate Auction
as an additional $50 million annually in
operating funds for new school safety SAT, AUG 4th @ 8 AM
grants that could be used for school re- St. Mary’s Co. Fairgrounds
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5th Annual Section 3 of Pax Park Revitalization Pax NAS Sets

Blueberry Construction Set to Begin Noise Advisory
for Day, Night
& Bake Sale
system (including
storm water man-
agement devices). Flights Beginning
July 9 Through
While construc-
tion is underway,

20 lb. Cases Mid-August

residents may ex-
perience temporary
inconveniences such Communities surrounding the
SHIPMENTS JULY 5TH as parking restric- naval air station are advised that
tions, roadway lane
& JULY 19TH closures, construc-
noise-generating testing events are
scheduled to begin Monday, July
PLACE YOUR tion noise and con-
struction vehicles
in the area. Tempo-
9, 2018, and continue through mid-
August between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.

ORDER NOW!
A construction contract for Section
3 of the Patuxent Park Revitalization
Project has been awarded to Great Mills
Trading Post, Inc. A notice allowing
work to begin has been issued for Mon-
day, July 2. Construction is scheduled
to follow soon thereafter. The project
will take approximately nine months to
complete.
Improvements will be performed on
Saratoga Drive, part of Midway Drive
(between Saratoga and Bunker Hill
Marvin Steiner Drive), part of North Essex Drive (near
23905 Hollywood Rd. Saratoga Drive intersection), Wasp
Drive and Card Road. Work will involve
Hollywood, MD 20636
the reconstruction of roads, sidewalks,
301-373-4530 driveway aprons and the storm drainage
rary “No Parking”
signs will be placed
at least two days in advance of work at
each street location. At that time, resi-
dents are asked to relocate their vehicles
parked along the roadway. Fences with-
in the county right-of-way, located with-
in the limits of grading, may need to be
removed and re-installed to allow for a
smooth transition into existing grade.
Every effort will be made to minimize
disturbance during construction.
Monthly construction updates and
additional project information will be
available at: https://www.stmarysmd.
com/paxpark.asp.
Press release from SMC Government
daily. Pilots at NAS Pax River will
be training in short takeoff and
vertical landing scenarios that are
essential for the safety and readi-
ness of our service members and
those of our allies. Residents may
notice increased noise levels due
to these operations.
NAS Patuxent River appreci-
ates residents’ understanding and
will continue to take precautions
to lessen the impact of flight op-
erations on the community. For
more information, call the toll-free
Noise Hotline 1-866-819-9028.
Patrick Gordon,
Patuxent River NAS PIO

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Dog Who Mauled Sheriff’s Office Investigates

Dirt Bike Fatal Crash
Avenue Girl Likely A 24-year-old Mechanicsville man ner and appeared to be using a cellphone

To Be Killed
was killed on Sunday, June 24, 2018, in the manner which caused the citizens
when he crashed a dirt bike into another to believe he was filming himself. War-
vehicle. ring then failed to stop at a stop sign
Shortly before 1 p.m., the St. Mary’s at the intersection of Dockser and Sky
County Sheriff’s Office responded to View Drive and collided into the pas-
the area of Dockser Drive and Sky View senger side of a 1997 Nissan XE truck
By Guy Leonard Drive in the Golden Beach neighbor- operated by Vincent Wood, 21, of Me-
Staff Writer hood in Mechanicsville for the report chanicsville. Wood did not sustain any
of a motor-vehicle collision involving a injury as a result of the collision.
The dog who dirt bike. The St. Mary’s County Collision Re-
badly mauled a Deputies learned that the dirt bike, construction Unit responded to assume
girl in Avenue operated by Benjamin Daniel Warring, the investigation.
June 15 will like- failed to stop at a stop sign and struck At this time, speed, cellular phone
ly be euthanized the side of a small pickup truck. use, lack of protective equipment and
after it’s quaran- Warring was receiving treatment for failure to obey a traffic-control device
tine status ended incapacitating injuries when he sud- are contributing factors in the collision.
Monday, officials denly stopped breathing. Warring was Anyone who may have witnessed the
with the county’s transported to University of Maryland collision and have not provided a state-
animal control Charles Regional Medical Center for ment to the police are asked to contact
department said. treatment where he succumbed to the Cpl. Brian Connelly at 301-475-4200,
The owner of injuries sustained in the crash. ext. *8031 or at brian.connelly@st-
the pit bull/boxer Initial investigation found that a 2003 marysmd.com.
mix had signed Yamaha YZ125 was being operated ille-
the dog over to be gally in the roadway on Dockser Drive. Jason Babcock,
destroyed, said A Pitbull Boxer mix Warring was observed by several citi- St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office PIO
emergency op- zens to be operating in a reckless man-
erations chief Steve Walker, at the Tri- away the girl’s lip.
County Animal Shelter in Hughesville Despite the injuries in the attack, the
where it had been under examination county’s animal control department had
since the attack. never received a complaint about the
The girl lost her lower lip and most of dog’s behavior in the past, Walker said.
her chin in the attack, reports indicated, Walker said the family had adopted LAW OFFICE OF

DANIEL A. M.
and has since been in treatment for her the dog as a stray some years ago and
injuries. had exercised caution with it when it
Walker said the attack happened in a was around other dogs.

SLADE, L.L.C.
home on Cobrum’s Wharf Road and that “She did some kind of movement and
the girl who was injured was a cousin the dog reacted,” Walker said. “It was
visiting the family who lived there; the nothing provoked.
“We don’t know what caused the dog
dog belonged to the home owners.
to bite the girl,”
LOKER BUILDING
When the relatives realized the child
was under attack by the dog, they at-
tempted to pull the dog off of the girl, guyleonard@countytimes.net
Walker said, resulting in the dog pulling

Legal Notice
IN THE MATTER OF KEITH LAMONT BROWN
FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO KEITH LAMONT BEY

In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland

Case No.: C-18-FM-17-000418

ORDER FOR CHANGE OF NAME

1. BASIS
The provisions of this order are based upon: A ruling by the court without a
hearing.

2. ORDER
UPON CONSIDERATION of the Petition to Change Name filed in this matter, it
is hereby ORDERED that the name of Keith Lamont Brown be and the same is
changed to Keith Lamont Bey.

Karen H. Abrams
Judge for 41650 COURT HOUSE DRIVE, SUITE 301 • P.O. BOX 288
St. Mary’s County Maryland
LEONARDTOWN, MARYLAND 20650
June 14, 2018 PHONE: 301-475-5150 • FAX: 301-475-6909
14 The County Times Thursday, June 28, 2018

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Check out the First Friday Specials
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n’s
WWepative Uppade Stay for the outdoor audience We will be featuring red,
CCp ocal to
Handma
participation Drum Circle with white, and blue smoothies!
of L s & de the SoMar Drummers from Patrons will be able to
n
Artisamms 8-9 PM, all ages and skill choose from one of the
FF levels welcome. Bring a lawn following:
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Supplies Classes WWkshhs available at the grassy field beet crystals, agave,
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St. Mary’s offers a new show, themed

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Nursing & Rehabilitation While we can not give
magic love potions as in $50 off a birthday party that
Center Shakespeare’s comedy, we is scheduled in July and
do offer some wonderful held within 6 months.
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Jam Band with Bob Schaller & Friends
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Special guest - K3 musicians from SMYOC
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FENWICK STREET USED BOOKS & MUSIC
41655 Fenwick Street
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OPAL FINE ART
41625 Park Avenue
THE HAIR COMPANY
22740 Washington Street
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BIG LARRY’S EATERY
22745 Washington Street
www.biglarryscomiccafe.com
HOME ELEMENTS
22725 Washington Street
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Thursday, June 28, 2018 The County Times In Our Community 19

Brendan Sailing Camp in Annapolis and St. Mary’s

for Youth with Learning Differences
The non-profit Brendan Summer Sailing Camp for youth with learning differences will take
place at St. Mary’s College of Maryland from July 18-27 with day and overnight sessions
offered. Registration is still open.
Are you looking for a fun summer
camp for your child with learning differ-
ences? Operating in its 34th year, non-
profit Brendan Sailing Camp teaches
students from 11 to 18 with a wide range
of learning differences (dyslexia, dyscal-
culia, ADP, ADHD etc.) how to sail in a
non-competitive environment, and uses
sailing as a foundation for building both
self-confidence and life skills.
Brendan Sailing is currently enrolling
at both its camp locations: Annapolis
Sailing School and St. Mary’s College of
Maryland. Annapolis sessions are from
June 18 – June 29 for Session 1, and July
2 – July 13 for Session 2. St. Mary’s ses-
sions have both daytime and overnight
sessions from July 18 – July 27. Visit
the camp’s website at www.brendansail-
ing.com, or call 202-638-2788 for more
information on the program, session
dates, times, and tuition costs. Tuition
assistance for the $650 camp is available
through Brendan’s scholarship program.
No child is ever turned down for an in-
ability to pay.
Brendan Sailing is the first summer
camp to follow the National On-Water
Standards from U.S. Sailing certified
instructors, providing up-to-date and
professional sailing instruction tailored
to youth with learning differences.
Over 600 students have attended these
camps and on the final day of both ses-
sions, parents are invited to take a sail
with their camper to show off the skills
they have acquired.  Most of the camps instructors and
Founder and CEO Jim Muldoon has
seen the tremendous growth that oc-
curs within Brendan campers firsthand.
Muldoon was inspired to start Brendan
in 1985 after his son, who is dyslexic,
became a confident sailor. “One day I
noticed that this young boy, who was
having trouble telling his right hand
from his left hand, knew port from star-
board and that he was telling my crew,
these big burly sailors, how to run the
boat. And they were listening to him,”
Muldoon said. “That’s what this pro-
gram does; it builds a foundation for
self-confidence, allowing the kids to be
more confident and sure of themselves,
and not just in sailing but in other pur-
suits as well.”
Parents start noticing immediate dif-
ferences in their child’s behavior after
a summer session. Lisa Whelan, a par-
ent from the St. Mary’s overnight camp
said, “My son gained a sense of confi-
dence that extended to his day-to-day
life. Before Brendan he was shy, but the
boy we picked up from camp was more
engaging, happy, and relaxed. I attribute
this not just to learning how to sail, but
also to the instructors he worked with
and the new friends he made.”
staff have had personal experience with
youth with learning differences, making
them particularly sensitive to the issues
encountered. As a former camper and
current instructor, Evan McCarthy has
seen what Brendan can do first-hand.
“Brendan taught me a perspective on
teamwork and gave me a life that has
shown me new opportunities. This pro-
gram helped shape me into the person I
am today, and the skills I learned still
play a huge role inside and outside of
what I do with Brendan.”
Press release by Brendan Sailing Camp

RETIREMENT PLANNING TIPS

We have written about the need to create a retire-
ment plan. The starting point for you is to create an
income statement and a balance sheet. That way, you
can see where you are in order to plan for the future.
Now, we want to take that income statement and
balance sheet and project what it will look like in re-
tirement. To begin, let’s look at some of your retire-
ment resources.
Everyone gets a social security statement. When
was the last time you checked the accuracy of that
statement? Is the income reported on your statement
correct? Once you have verified the accuracy of the
statement, you can see what the retirement benefit
will be at various retirement ages. Take that income
into account in your projected retirement income
statement.
Pull out your 401(k) statements or, if you have more
than one, everything you have. The majority of work-
ing people have their retirement savings in 401(k)
plans through their employers. Your employers give
you investment choices. Make sure your current in-
vestment choices are those that meet your present
circumstances and your retirement goals. What do
I mean by that? Well, we have previously discussed
the critical importance to all investors of the concept
of “asset allocation.” Basically, that means spread-
ing out your investment risk across various types
of investments—cash equivalent investments like
money market mutual funds, equities that move with
the market like mutual funds, corporate bonds that
will pay you interest, etc. Your investment portfolio
should look like a pie with many slices representing
different types of investments. The theory behind
this allocation of assets is simple—if one investment
goes down, another may go up.
What do your investments look like in your 401(k)?
If you are a young person, you can afford to take more
risk with your investments because you have time to
work and replace losses. But, if you are older and are
getting ready for retirement, you do not want to take
more risk. You want your investments to be more
secure since you will not have the time to replace
any losses. That’s why evaluating your investments
in your 401(k) is so important when you are getting
ready to retire.
Once you have retired and left your employment,
what do you do with your 401(k)? At that point, your
401(k) can be “rolled over” into another tax exempt
vehicle like an IRA. And, you can obtain different
investment options when you roll over. If employers
have provided restricted investment options to you,
your best course is to choose a roll over.
Of course, personal savings need to be taken into
account in creating your retirement income statement.
But, have you included inheritances in your numbers?
The boomer generation will benefit from the largest
inter-generational transfer of wealth in history—if
you are anticipating an inheritance, list it.
Real estate is another retirement resource. Al-
though the market value of real property has declined
in recent years, you can anticipate some increase in
property values over the coming few years. If you
have more than one property, you may consider sell-
ing or renting that property. You also should look at
the value of your current home. Refinancing to a 15
year as opposed to a 30 year mortgage may give you
a paid off property at retirement. It is time to start
looking at those options.
What about your small business assets? Did you
know 90% of small business owners have absolutely
no transition plans in place? Basically, that means
when the business owners dies, the business dies. If
that business has made income for you, how about
figuring out how you and your family can continue to
make income from the business after you retire and
when you die?
Finally, don’t discount the value of working after
retirement. Even if you plan on working for lesser in-
come, the income you do receive from continuing to
work may be able to provide you with a much better
retirement. The internet is filled with more informa-
tion on retirement. Do your research and take steps to
secure your retirement future.
Join my partner Andrea Baddour and I for a free
seminar discussing this and other topics on the third
Wednesday of every month at our offices, 8906 Bay
Avenue, North Beach. Call 301-855-2246 to reserve
your space. Looking forward to seeing you.
Striegel & Baddour is a law firm focused on Estate
and Business Planning located in NorthBeach with
appointment locations in Hollywood and Annapolis.
Nothing in the following article represents legal ad-
vice. Readers are urged to consult their legal counsel.
By Lyn Striegel
 20 Obituaries The County Times
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.
Linda Sue Potter and was a 17 year cancer survivor. She
loved her family, especially spending
Linda Sue time with her grandchildren. In addi-
Potter, 66, of tion to her mother and beloved husband
Ridge, MD of 20 years, James Potter, Linda is also
passed away survived by her daughter, Margie Ben-
on Friday, field of Mechanicsville, MD; her sister,
June 15, 2018 Elizabeth “Lizzie” Green (Mike) of Lo-
at MedStar St. thian, MD; her grandchildren: Savanna
Mary’s Hos- Benfield, Jackson Benfield, Jessica Pot-
pital in Leon- ter and Brycen Potter; stepchildren,
ardtown, MD James A Potter (Lori) of Aylette, VA
sur rounded and Kelly Lynn Jones (Rudy) of North
by her lov- Chesterfield, VA; and many extended
ing family.She was born on January 16, family. She is preceded in death by her
1952 in Prince George’s County, MD to father, Charles Harold Jett.Family will
Margaret Alberta Garner of Lothian, receive friends for Linda’s Life Celebra-
MD and Charles Harold Jett.Linda was tion on Saturday, June 30, 2018 from
a very talented floral designer and cre- 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., with a Memorial Ser-
ated many beautiful pieces with Ken- vice celebrated at 3:00 p.m. at Brinsfield
ny’s Florist in Lexington Park, MD for Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road,
the past 30 years. She was creative and
Leonardtown, MD 20650.  Interment
had a flair for decorating. She enjoyed will be private.
cooking and made delicious meals, in-
Memorial contributions may be made
cluding pork Florentine and lasagna. to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625,
She enjoyed going to the beach and has
Leonardtown, MD 20650, or to the
traveled to Outer Banks, NC since 1996. American Cancer Society, 405 Williams
She always liked taking trips especially
Court, Suite 120, Baltimore, MD 21220.
to Ocean City, MD and historical land- Condolences to the family may be
marks. Her hobbies included danc-
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
ing, learning history, especially about Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
the Civil War era, and relaxing at the
neral Home, P.A.
beach. She was strong and determined
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In Remembrance
William Lee Callaway
W i l -
liam Lee
Callaway,
90, of Tall
Ti mbers,
MD passed
away on
June 23,
2018 at his
home sur-
rounded by
his loving
family.
He was born in Great Mills, MD on
April 20, 1928 to the late William Levi
Callaway and Mary Olive Coppage.
William attended the University of
Maryland and was a member of Phi
Kappa Sigma. He later completed his
degree in Business Administration,
with a concentration in Accounting
from Strayer University in Washing-
ton, D.C. He served in the United States
Army from June 1943 to his honorable
discharge in June 1945. He served in
Germany during World War II. He mar-
ried his beloved wife, Lorraine Louise
Callaway. Together they celebrated 57
wonderful years of marriage, until her
passing in July 2012.
He began his career as an accountant
with the National Broadcasting Com-
pany and by 1963 was promoted to
Management. He was one of the first 15
people to be hired to work when COM-
SAT was established by President John
F. Kennedy. He was employed for over
30 dedicated years as the Vice President
Accounting Administration until his re-
tirement on May 30, 1983. After retire-
ment he partnered with his son, Greg,
and developed Callaway Village Cen-
ter. Callaway Village is where he was
born and raised and he was proud of his
heritage. He has spent the last 20 years
working side by side with his son and
was proud of the legacy they have built.
He enjoyed flying and earned his pri-
vate pilot’s license. He enjoyed working
and meeting new people to share won-
derful stories with.
William is survived by his children:
Greg Callaway (Dondi) of Callaway,
MD, Scott Callaway (Karen) of New-
bury, MA, Linnea Jewell of Reva, VA
and Lisa Callaway (Donna) of Balti-
more, MD; 13 grandchildren; one great
grandson; and many extended family
and friends. He is preceded in death by
his wife and parents.
Family will receive friends on Friday,
June 29, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at
Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955
Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD
20650. A Funeral Service will be cel-
ebrated by Pastor Jonathan Blanke on
Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.
at Trinity Lutheran Church, 46707 S.
Shangri-La Drive, Lexington Park,
MD 20653. Interment will follow at St.
Thursday, June 28, 2018
George’s Episcopal Church Cemetery,
19167 Poplar Hill Lane, Valley Lee, MD
20692.
Serving as pallbearers will be Mat-
thew Callaway, Francis Berry, Chris
Gilmore, Ty Adams, Ross Jewell and
Billy Bookwalter.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu-
tions may be made to Valley Lee Volun-
teer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley
Lee, MD 20692 or St. Mary’s Animal
Welfare League, P.O. Box 1232, Leon-
ardtown, MD 20650.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home, P.A.
Kimberly Diane Briscoe
K i m -
berly Di-
ane Bris-
coe, 45, of
Lexington
Park, MD
passed
away on
June 14,
2018 at
MedStar
St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown,
MD surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on November 30, 1972
in Leonardtown, MD to John Michael
Smith (Shirley) of Lexington Park, MD
and Shirley Marie Briscoe of Park Hall,
MD.
Kim was a lifelong resident of St.
Mary’s County and attended Great Mills
High School. She was employed for
over 17 dedicated years with DSC. She
was known as the caretaker for her fam-
ily and friends. She was very compas-
sionate and enjoyed helping others. Her
hobbies included playing BINGO, which
she enjoyed going with her cousins, and
playing cards, especially Deuces. She
was a jokester, the life of the party and
the light of the room, she loved to laugh.
Kim was a true diva and always liked to
look nice. She looked forward to getting
together with her co-workers every Fri-
day for lunch at KFC. She enjoyed fish-
ing and being on the water. She was very
loved and will be missed by her family,
especially her granddaughter.
In addition to her parents, Kimberly is
also survived by her children: Laquisha
T. Briscoe of Park Hall, MD, Michael D.
Briscoe of Park Hall, MD, Tiqeona M.
Briscoe of Great Mills, MD, and Shon-
tae M. Waul of Lexington Park, MD;
her sisters, Tamiko Marie Belcher (Lon-
nell) of Lexington Park, MD and Veron-
ica Denise Miles (Tony) of Lexington
Park, MD; her granddaughter, Jozirrah
E. Gray; her grandmother, Mary Macy
Briscoe; her life-long partner, Wayne
Waul of Lexington Park, MD; and
many extended family and friends. She
Thursday, June 28, 2018
is preceded in death by her grandsons,
Joseph Tyrell Gray Jr. and Jaquis Ty-
quan Gray; her grandmother, Thelma
L. Smith; her grandfathers, William C.
Briscoe and Edward Allen Smith, Sr;
and her aunts, Barbara Geraldine and
Rose Marie Briscoe.
Serving as pallbearers will be Edward
A. Smith III, Charles Junior Gladden,
Robert I. Morgan, Aaron D. Morgan,
Melvon Thomas, godson, and Keyonte
Robinson, godson. Honorary pallbear-
ers will be William Cornelius Briscoe,
Jr., Warren J. Brown, James P. Robin-
son, Tom J. Glenn, Michael Herbert,
Robert S. Berry, and Joseph T. Gray.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home, P.A.
Andrew “Drew” Kaselemis
A nd rew
“Drew”
Kasele-
mis, 24,
of Leon-
ardtow n,
Maryland,
passed
away June
5, 2018.
He was
born on
July 17,
1993, to
Christo-
pher Kaselemis and Heidi Krantz Kas-
elemis of Leonardtown, Maryland. God
made Andrew an amazing person. He
accepted Christ as his Savior at an early
age and had a strong faith in God. An-
drew was not with us long, but in his
short time, he lived a full and loving life.
Andrew had an engaging, fun person-
ality that sparked enjoyment and excite-
ment in his friends and family. He was
very funny and goofy and made us all
laugh. He made every dinner, trip, and
visit more fun and memorable. He was
spontaneous and was not afraid to dis-
play his personality. He loved travel
and fashion. His hair was always great,
his clothes were the most fashionable
and he stayed in great shape. With his
family, he traveled numerous times to
California and Colorado, throughout the
United States, and to Mexico and Eu-
rope. His energy was always on display
in his hobbies, his work, and his travels.
He was born and raised in Tucson,
Arizona and loved it there, but also
loved Southern California and the
ocean and lived there for a short time.
While living in California, he got a mini
dachshund that he named Kelvin, who
slept with him every night. He moved
from Southern California to Maryland
in 2016 where he got back into fitness,
healthy eating, and taking care of him-
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self. He was employed at Target where
he was popular with the customers.
Andrew loved to eat and he loved to
cook, concocting interesting sweets and
spicy dishes. His cousins have great
memories of cooking and baking with
him. He often traveled to Minnesota,
California, Illinois, and Michigan with
his parents and brother to spend time
with his cousins, aunts and uncles, and
grandparents, whom he loved dearly.
Andrew had a deep and loving bond
with his brother, Nicholas. They had
nicknames for each other, loved to laugh
and reminisce about their great times
together, and make fun of their parents.
In addition to his parents, Andrew
is also survived by his brother, Nicho-
las Kaselemis of Tucson, Arizona; his
grandparents Curt and Marlene Krantz,
Marilynn and David Mattingly, Karin
and Gus Kaselemis (deceased); and his
many aunts and uncles, cousins and oth-
er relatives.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Young Life St. Mary’s County, P.O.
Box 553
Leonardtown, MD 20650-0553 online
at www.smc.YoungLife.org
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home, P.A.
Raymond Alvey Davis, Sr.
R a y -
mond Al-
vey Davis,
Sr., 82, of
L e on a rd-
town, MD
passed
away on
June 18,
2018
Genesis
at
care in Frederick, MD.
Health-
He was born in Washington, D.C., on
November 27, 1935 to the late Lloyd Da-
vis and Mae Quade Davis.
On September 22, 1957 Raymond
married his beloved wife, Anna Marie
Davis. Together they celebrated 49 won-
derful years of marriage, until her pass-
ing in January 2006. He was employed
until his retirement as an auto mechan-
ic. He was a huge Nascar fan and never
missed a race. He was an avid reader
and enjoyed reading the newspaper
cover to cover on a daily basis. He was
meticulous, organized, and resourceful.
He didn’t like things to be wasted and
often refurbished and repurposed things
that others would have discarded. He
enjoyed gardening, especially growing
tomatoes which Anna always canned.
He also enjoyed playing pool, his “Be-
jeweled” computer game and tinkering
in his shed. He loved spending time
with his family and grandchildren.
Raymond is survived by his children:
Mary Stone (Micky) of Front Royal, VA,
Christine Dolaway (Robert) of Bruns-
wick, MD, Janet Flynn (Ken) of Mount
Airy, MD, Raymond Davis, Jr. (Ruth)
of Westminster, MD, David Davis and
James Davis, both of Courtland, OH;
11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchil-
dren. In addition to his parents and be-
loved wife, he is also preceded in death
by his siblings: Lois Goodman, Lloyd
Davis, Mary Allenbaugh, and Tom Da-
vis; and his grandson, Michael Stone.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contribu-
tions may be made to Valley Lee Volun-
teer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley
Lee, MD 20692.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-
neral Home, P.A.
CWO4 Jesse James Fleury
III, USN (Ret.),
CWO4 Jesse
James Fleury
III, USN (Ret.),
68, of Lexing-
ton Park, MD
passed away at
his home with
his loving fam-
ily at his side.
He was born
in Baltimore,
MD to the late
Jesse James
Fleury II and
Norma Shirley
Armstrong Fleury.
In 1969 Jesse enlisted in the United
States Navy and proudly served his
country with over 24 years of dedicated
A Tribute to the Loved One
service until his retirement on June 1,
1993 as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. He
Whose Memory Lives
then went to work as a procurement spe-
cialist until 2004 for several government
On Forever in Your Heart
contractors. His last job, one he found
very rewarding, was driving a school
bus for Kessler Bus. He drove the bus
from 2008 to October 2017. He loved
the children on his bus route and was
known as “Mr. McFleury.” Jesse was a
teacher and a mentor to many. He en-
joyed explaining the why’s and how’s to
people so they could better understand.
On November 21, 2007, he married
his beloved wife, Susan Kessler Fleury,
in Leonardtown, MD. Together they
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celebrated over 10 wonderful years of
marriage. He was romantic and was the
“kindest, most thoughtful and gener-
ous person she ever met.” In the be-
ginning of their relationship he tutored
his wife in math and supported her as
she completed nursing school. Together
they enjoyed trips to the Shenandoah
vineyards, Monticello, and for the past
9 year’s family vacations to Onslow
Beach at Camp Lejeune. Jesse and Su-
san also enjoyed other hobbies including
attending the Riverfest concerts held
at St. Mary’s College each season and
events at Sotterley.
Jesse was an avid bowler and was ac-
tive in a summer youth league where
he was paired with a child whom he
taught how to bowl. His hobbies in-
cluded woodworking, making gorgeous
pens and yo-yo’s for the grandchildren.
His Porsche was his baby and he loved
to drive her fast. He was an excellent
baker with his specialty being cheese-
cakes and key lime pie. He also made
delicious chocolate covered strawber-
ries. He often made dinner for his wife,
and they were always delicious, he was
famous for his mashed potatoes. His
grandchildren were the light of his life.
He planted a tree for each of them in his
garden. He enjoyed making pancake
and sausage breakfast with them. He
grew beautiful and bountiful gardens,
and taught them the love of gardening.
In addition to his beloved wife, Jesse
is also survived by his children: Jesse J.
Fleury IV (Toni) of Severn, MD, Charles
C. Fleury (Jill) of Waldorf, MD, Sarah
E. Weatherwax (Jason) of Okinawa, and
Nathan A. Shoaf (Lindsay) of Lexington
Park, MD; his siblings: Richard J. Fleury
(Linda) of Bel Air, MD, David R. Fleury
(Tanya) of Chattanooga, TN, Debra L.
Fleury of Catonsville,
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ed family and friends. In addition to his
parents, he is also preceded in death by
his sister, Sharon A. Mayes.
Memorial contributions may be made
to the Church of the Nazarene Compas-
sionate Ministries, Re: School Pal Packs,
24710 Sotterley Road, Hollywood, MD
20636.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
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Garden Club Awards Scholarship to
Leonardtown High School Student
(Left to right) Tiny Taylor, co-chairman of the Scholarship Committee, stands with 2018
recipient Jane Bailey and fellow co-chairman of the Scholarship Committee Joyce Savage.
A 2018 Leonardtown High School
graduate, Jane Bailey, received a $1000
scholarship for studies committed to
Environmental Sciences and Biochem-
istry from the St. Mary’s County Gar-
den Club. It was awarded to her at the
annual June Scholarship Garden Party
held by the Garden Club at the beauti-
ful waterfront home of member and Co-
Chair of the Scholarship Committee,
Tiny Taylor.
The predicted rain held off and ev-
eryone enjoyed the beautiful day. Joyce
Savage, Co-Chair of the Scholarship
Committee, presented the scholarship
to Bailey, who will be going to Baylor
University in Waco, TX, this fall.
At Leonardtown High School, Bailey
was a member of the National Honor
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Society, Chair of the Model United Na-
tions Organization including County
Chair and ODU Delegate, Class Officer
for 2018, and 2015-2016 Class Treasur-
ers. She also participated in community
activities including Student Bay Advi-
sory Council for the Chesapeake Bay
Foundation, Chesapeake Public Charter
School volunteer and St. Mary’s County
Fair volunteer. She additionally was in
the highest honor roll throughout high
school, received the 2017 AP Scholar
Award/ College Board, and was the 2018
Outstanding Delegate for ODU Model
United Nations Organization.
We all wish her our best next fall
when she leaves for Baylor University!
Trish Parkinson
ona l
Now open for the season!
Seas Outlet Center
Mckay’s Plaza, Charlotte Hall
Monday: 10 am – 6 pm, Tuesday: Closed,
Wednesday thru Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: Closed
In Our Community 23
Tidewater Archaeology Days
at Historic St. Mary’s City
new facility provides
for these remnants of
Maryland’s past. In the
afternoon at 3:00, take
a break in the air-con-
ditioned St. John’s Site
Museum, where Senior
Staff Archaeologist
On July 21 and 22, the archaeolo-
Ruth Mitchell will guide you through
gists at Historic St. Mary’s City will be
this unique exhibit of Maryland’s earli-
celebrating the 31st annual Tidewater
est excavated plantation.
Archaeology Days. Tour excavations
Space is limited for all of these tours,
at the home of Maryland’s first gov-
so be sure to sign up through the Visi-
ernor, Leonard Calvert, and discover
tor Center (18751 Hogaboom Lane, St.
what the soil reveals about Maryland’s
Mary’s City) when you arrive. Spe-
beginnings that help screen excavated
cial kid activities will also be planned
material and see what bits of the past
throughout the day.
you recover. Meet Chief Archaeologist,
The excavations will be open from
Travis Parno, as he and the archaeology
10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
students help you interpret the stories of
Admission ($10 adult; $9 seniors; $6
the past that each piece tells. An exhibit
youth (6-18); and free for those 5 years
of artifacts recovered from the site will
and younger and Friends members) in-
be on display.
cludes access to special activities, liv-
Special tours will run throughout
ing history sites, and the St. John’s Site
both days. At 11, 1, 2:30, or 4., experi-
Museum.
ence the new archaeology laboratory in
For more information about this pro-
Anne Arundel Hall with the Curator of
gram or the museum, contact the Visi-
Collections and Archaeological Labo-
tors Center at 240-895-4990, 800-SMC-
ratory Director, Silas Hurry. Discover
1634, or info@HSMCdigshistory.org.
what happens to artifacts after they are
unearthed and see the unique care the
Press release by HSMC
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Community Calendar To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.

Elks Holdem Bounty Tournament

Thursday, June 28 St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge, Lexington Park   
7:00 PM
7th District VRS Fundraiser No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament. $25 Buy. Food and Beverage are avail-
Texas Roadhouse, 45255 Abell House Lane, California able for purchase. Cash games will start as soon as there are enough players that
5:00 – 9:00 PM are interested. Questions? James Dean 240-577-0828. Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.
Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchases to the 7th District com
Volunteer Rescue Squad. 301-737-6052

Annual Award Dinner Banquet Wednesday, July 4

Jaycee’s of Waldorf, 3090 Crain Hwy., Waldorf
5:00 – 9:00 PM Independence Day
Fundraiser – Black Tie Attire. $100, $1,000/table of ten. Proceeds will benefit
the new Ruth’s Miracle Group Home facility to provide housing for homeless Boat Parade
women and children. www.ruthsmiraclegh.org Solomons Island
12:00 PM
Adult Hip-Hop Pop-Up Dance Class Watch a glorious
22715 Washington St., Suite #1, Leonardtown parade of decorated
7:30 - 9:00 PM boats and crew show-
An awesome brain and body workout within an encouraging community envi- ing their patriotic col-
ronment. Get your groove on! www.somdspice.com ors! View from many
waterfront locations
Friday, June 29
in Solomons. Spon-
sored by the Solomons
Business Assoc.
River Concert Series
St. Mary’s College Townhouse Green Fireworks Cruise
7:00 - 9:00 PM Calvert Marine
Leonard Bernstein 100 Birthday Anniversary. Featuring the music of Bernstein, Museum,14200 Solo-
Tchaikovsky, Sousa, and more with The Chesapeake Orchestra & Fireworks. mons Island Rd S.,
Solomons
8:00 - 9:30 PM
Saturday, June 30 Come aboard for
the best view in town
aboard the Wm. B.
Benefit Raffle Tennison. Bring a pic-
Seventh District VFD Auxiliary nic basket if you like
Donation: $5/ea. 3/$10. Drawing: 1st prize, 7 pc. patio set. 2nd prize, fire pit. with your favorite food and libations. $35 per person. No children under 7. Rain
Thank you for your support. date is Thursday, July 5, no refunds unless the fireworks are canceled on this date
as well. Registration required by June 30. Call 410-326-2042. calvertmarinemu-
Kid’s Pirate Pizza Cruise seum.com
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 4th of July Celebration
Dress like a pirate and eat pizza aboard the Wm. B. Tennison—Arrr! $15 per Solomons, Maryland
person. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41 to register. calvertmarinemuseum.com 9:00 PM
The Solomons Business Association (SBA) proudly sponsors the annual Solo-
Farmer’s Market at Sotterley mons Independence Day fireworks display. Vehicular traffic on the island is re-
Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood stricted. Rain date: July 5th. Check our Facebook page for updates.
8:00 AM -12:30 PM
Fresh local produce, herbs, flowers, artisan vendors, and hands-on activities for
the whole family. “Where History Meets Healthy.” www.sotterley.org
Thursday, July 5
Appraisers Fair
Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Dept. Social Hall, 28165 Hills Club Rd., Mechanicsville Carnival
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM July 5-8 and July 12-16
Appraisers will be on hand to look at your jewelry, coins, antiques and other 7:00 PM each night
collectibles. Small fees and item limits apply. The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department’s annual carnival. Food, rides,
and games. Unlimited rides for $10, or tickets may be purchased separately. Free
ELKS Texas Hold’em Bounty Tournament nightly prizes (must be present to win). Free 3 boys & 3 girls nightly bicycle raffle
St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge, Lexington Park for ages 12 and under (must be present to win). A Treasure Chest cash prize will
6:00 PM be raffled the last night of the carnival. Owned and operated by HVFD. Visit
No Limit Hold’em Poker Tournament. $65 Buy in. Cash games will start as soon www.hvfd7.com
as there are enough players that are interested. Questions? James Dean 240-577-
0828. Email: jdeanjunior@yahoo.com Open Mic @ Mad Moon—Family Friendly
Mad Moon Cafe 22576 MacArthur Blvd, California
Bingo Every Saturday 7:00 -10:00 PM
Mother Catherine Academy, 38833 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville For all types of performances. Craft Beer, award winning wines, top rated coffee,
6:30 -10:30 PM and other yummy beverages and foods to enjoy. 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. 
Doors open at 5:00. Early Birds start at 6:30. Regular Games start at 7:00. $10 www.facebook.com/MadMoonCafe
(one regular book). Progressive money Ball! Door prizes. Concessions. Info: 301-
884-3165. Visit www.mothercatherine.org for Jackpot and Moneyball update.
Thursday, June 28, 2018
This Beautiful World
By Ronald N. Guy Jr.
Contributing Writer
The Capitals won the Stanley Cup
on June 8, 2018. I had waited for the
moment for my entire life; being a
long-suffering D.C. sports fan, it ap-
propriately triggered a sports-based
euphoria I had not experienced since
the Maryland men’s basketball team
won the national championship in
2002.
After a night of sweet dreams, I
woke to this text from my daughter:
“Dad, Anthony Bourdain died.”
It would be an embellishment to say
I consider Bourdain a hero - a term
used far too casually. I’m 45 years
old, and like most of at least my vin-
tage, I don’t impress easily anymore.
I’ve been disappointed by enough
people, particular those occupying
positions of power or of some famous
persuasion, to apply a hero label to
another human being only with great
caution.
Bourdain was, and remains, how-
ever, a person of great significance in
my life. I’ve watched all of his shows
– “A Cook’s Tour”, “No Reserva-
tions” and “Parts Unknown” – over
the years and read his career-launch-
ing book “Kitchen Confidential”.
Wherever his work appeared and in
whatever form, I consumed it.
My Bourdain affinity started sim-
ply because I love food and he consis-
tently found the new, the bizarre, the
simple and the exotic and presented
it in a reckless, a devil-may-care, I-
can’t-get-enough-of-this way. But
food became only part of Bourdain’s
attraction. The mysterious places,
the cultures, politics and what it all
said about us – humanity – became as
much of the story as the food itself.
Ultimately, though, it was the host -
Bourdain himself – that kept me com-
ing back show after show, year after
year. He looked comfortable in any
setting, in any culture and with peo-
ple from all walks of life. He could
dine at a table adorned with fine lin-
ens and the best china, eat noodles
street-side while sitting in a plastic
chair or devour freshly harvested
game while sitting on a log near an
open fire. As a person whose counts
among his greatest food experiences
eating rockfish fresh off of a char-
coal grill or devouring famous orange
crustaceans dumped from a garage
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steamer pot and dosed with Old Bay,
Bourdain’s style resonated.
Bourdain was able to connect with
so many different people around
the globe because he never judged a
way of life or preached the virtues of
his. A man of many flaws, ones he
expressed with great transparency,
Bourdain was never arrogant or con-
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging

Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658
Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050

Programs and Activities

Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
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Coffee with the Sheriff
The Triad/SALT Council invites
you to have coffee with the sheriff!
Are you interested in learning about
the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Of-
fice? Do you want to know more
about issues that affect you? This is
an opportunity to ask Sheriff Timo-
thy Cameron directly! Join us at the
Northern Senior Activity Center on
Friday, June 29, at 9 a.m. for Cof-
fee with the Sheriff! Registration
is required. Call 301-475-4200, ext.
*1073 or email sarah.miller@st-
marysmd.com for more information!
Freedom Flower Jars
Make Freedom Flower Jars for your
Fourth of July celebration on Mon-
day, July 2, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Led
by Kathy Harris, this craft recycles
glass candle jars into a set of three
creating an American f lag. Once the
jars are dry, make a simple fresh f lo-
ral arrangement so it’s bursting with
color; like fireworks. The cost is $15
to cover the cost of live f lowers, but
all other supplies are provided by
the Northern Senior Activity Center.
Space is limited. To sign up and pay
for this craft in advance, please visit
the front desk. For more information
call 301-475-4200, ext. *3101.
July Video- Birds
A dual-video presentation about
birds will take place at the Loff ler
Senior Activity Center on Wednes-
day, July 11, at 10 a.m. This video
contains 2 programs which can be
paused after the first one for a lunch
break. In the first episode a mix of
compelling animal behavior, real-life
stories, history and science are used
to explore the wondrous and varied
relationships we have with these
truly unique creatures. The second
program visits some extraordinary
parrots and their owners, many of
whom treat the birds as members of
their family. It also looks at parrots
in the wild, to explore their behavior
and social skills, and what part their
color plays in their survival. These
programs were originally broadcast
as part of the Nature series on PBS.
112 minutes. Free. Register to see
this video by calling 301-475-4200,
ext. *1658, or stop by the reception
desk to sign up. Seating is limited. If
you want to order lunch at the center
for that day please do so when you
call to sign up.
Brain.e.ology
This class will be offered on Tues-
days at 1:30 p.m. at the Garvey Se-
nior Activity Center Tuesdays start-
ing July 10-Aug. 14. Losing memory
or cognitive ability is a tremendous
fear but there is growing evidence
that cognitive ability can be main-
tained or even improved to the end
of life! Brain.e.ology is designed to:
• Dispel the limiting myths of mem-
ory loss and aging
• Give participants a better under-
standing of how their brain works.
• Give participants the tools to in-
corporate brain fitness activities
into their daily lives
• Create open minds
More than 90% of participants
report that they feel like they have
more control over future memory
loss after taking this program! There
is no fee for this program. Class size
is limited so register early. To make
reservations call 301-475-4200, ext.
*1050.
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Learn to make fun and simple
clothes pin wreaths for summer. Led
by Janet Fisher at the Northern Se-
nior Activity Center, this craft uses
a metal 12” wreath form and clothes
pins along with paints, ribbons, and
f lowers to decorate to taste. The
class is on Thursday, July 12, from
10-11:30 a.m. The cost is $5 to cover
supplies. Space is limited. To sign
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please visit the front desk. For more
information call 301-475-4200, ext.
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CSM Trustees Re-Appoint Board Chair and Board Vice Chair

The Col- community, beginning as an F-14 radar elor of Sci- of Charles County. He will replace
lege of intercept officer and culminating at the ence in Dorothea Holt Smith of Charles Coun-
Southern Pentagon in OPNAV as head of budgets vocational ty, whose term expires June 30.
Mar yland for naval platforms. e d u c a - At their June 21 board meeting, the
( C S M ) Harwood is now a lead engineer with tion from trustees honored outgoing trustee
Board of Wyle, having over 36 years of engi- Southern Smith, of Waldorf, for her service by
Trustees at neering experience. He is nationally Illinois awarding her board emeritus status.
its June 21 and internationally recognized for his Univer- Smith was appointed as a trustee to
meeting re- technical expertise in electromagnetic sit y— Car- CSM’s board in 2007 and served two
a p p oi n t e d environmental effects, lightning and bondale. terms as chair and two terms as vice
Theodore aviation matters. Harwood co-owns He’s mar- chair. A Bowie State University gradu-
L. Har- two patents and is an assignee of two ried with ate with Bachelor of Science and Mas-
wood of others. He’s also a retired U.S. Navy two grown ter of Education degrees, Smith is a
St. Mary’s Reserve captain. Harwood and his children. retired educator, beginning her career
Hardwood County as wife, Nancy, have lived in Hollywood Bates C SM’s in 1965 in the Charles County Public
the board’s since 1997. Board of Schools. She’s a past recipient of the
chair and Bradley O. Bates of St. Bates, of Tanner Creek, retired in Trustees is the governing body provid- Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher
Mary’s County as vice chair, effective June 2017 from the Defense Acquisi- ing leadership and oversight to the col- Award, presented by The Washington
July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. tion University, where he was a profes- lege’s mission and policies. Members Post, and of the Charles County Teach-
Harwood was appointed to the board sor of program management. Previous- are appointed by the governor for five- er of the Year Award. Last October, she
in 2010, previously serving two terms ly he served as a program manager at year terms. The board consists of nine was recognized by the Association of
as the board’s vice chair and as the the Johns Hopkins University Applied members and equally represents Cal- Community College Trustees as the
trustee representative to the CSM Foun- Physics Laboratory and while there, vert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County. 2017 recipient of the Trustee Leader-
dation. He received his Bachelor of Sci- taught project management and pro- The chair and vice chair are selected ship Award for the Northeast Region.
ence degree in naval science from the gram planning. be the trustees among themselves
United States Naval Academy in 1974. He holds a Master of Science de- annually. Press release by CSM
He continued his career for 28 years gree in technical management from the Newly appointed by Gov. Larry Ho-
as a member of the active duty and re- Whiting School of Engineering, John gan to serve CSM as a trustee with his
serve contingents of the naval aviation Hopkins University and earned a Bach- terms to begin in July is Shawn Coates

career. Cindy will introduce you to the

Library Closed for
Independence Day
All three locations of the St. Mary’s
County Library will be closed on
Wednesday, July 4 in observance of
Independence Day. All locations will
be open regular business hours on
Thursday, July 5.
Mindfulness for Children
Leonardtown Library will hold
Mindfulness for Children on Mon-
day, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Did you know that studies have shown
that children practicing mindfulness
may decrease stress and anxiety, in-
crease the ability to focus, pay atten-
tion, self-regulate, improve creativity,
and achieve greater happiness at an
early age? Join us for a special time
together to learn what a mindful body
looks like! Practice mindful listening,
breathing, and mindful movement.
Discuss the importance of starting a
daily practice, and books that may be
helpful. Recommended for ages 3-6,
registration required.
What is Mindfulness and
How Do I Begin?
Leonardtown Library will hold
What is Mindfulness and How Do I
Begin? on Monday, July 9 from 6 p.m.
to 7:30 p.m. Want to try Mindfulness
Meditation but not sure where to be-
gin? Cindy Maxted, of Mid Atlantic
Mindfulness, will join us at the Leon-
ardtown Library to get you started.
Cindy, who has her BSN and RN, is a
certified Mindful Educator and Yoga
Instructor. Invited by Johns Hopkins
to participate in D-Stress Baltimore,
she has taught over 400 young people
in the Baltimore City Schools. As a
nurse, coach, and yoga teacher she has
integrated Mindfulness into her plan
of care and teaching throughout her
concepts of mindfulness vs. medita-
tion, explain the benefits of both, and
define mindful body, mindful breath-
ing, mindful movement and mindful
eating. Registration is required.
Stop-Motion Workshop
Leonardtown Library will hold a
Stop-Motion Workshop on Tuesday,
July 10 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Have
you ever been interested in making
your own stop-motion videos? Join us
to learn all about the process of mak-
ing cool videos using the stop-motion
process, and get started making videos
using figurines and props provided by
the library! Recommended for ages
13-18, registration required.

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The Legacy of
Abraham Barnes Pt. II
“Hey Alexa”
“Alexa, can you play Motown?”
In his will dated June 29, 1773 Col. Barnes said, in part: “Sorry I do not know my town.”
“In 1764 I gave my son John a very sufficient quantity of goods to begin “NO! MOtown”
trade and merchandise. Contrary to my expectations, he has carelessly “Sorry I do not have Motown in
lost and sunk all I gave him and is more in debt than I am able to pay... my playlist.”
but above all, he has robbed me of my happiness and peace of mind at a “Why not?”
time of life when I expected to be free from any disturbance or anxiety. “Would you like to purchase an
From this melancholy consideration, he cannot, with any reason, expect Amazon music subscription?”
any further favor or indulgence from me. Therefore, I give all to my son, At this point, I say yes, my hus-
Richard Barnes.” band says no.
Abraham Barnes died in 1777. John Barnes moved to Washington Would you like to purchase a
County, Maryland where he died in 1800. Bruce Springsteen CD? I found one
Richard Barnes died in 1804, devising his estate to the children of his on Amazon for $13.88.
sister, Mary Mason. He made provisions to free his slaves on the condition Huh? We both say, No! Let’s try
they take the surname Barnes, saying “The poor slaves whose melancholy something else.
situation I have long deplored, their freedom three years after my death.” “Okay. Alexa, play Old Man by
Col. Barnes was the ancestor, through his daughter Mary, of many who Neil Young for my old man.”
played a major role in the development of this nation. Some were: “I do not know the old man.’
General Stevens Thomson Mason (1760-1803), grandson, U.S. Senator I say, “Honey, introduce yourself
from Virginia 1795-1803. to Alexa.”
John Thomson Mason (1764-1824), grandson, twice declined the office And so went our evening, af-
of Attorney-General of the U.S. when offered by Presidents Jefferson and ter having a lovely dinner of shish
Madison. kabob’s, local corn, and cukes and
Stevens Thomson Mason (1811-1843), great-grandson, first Governor maters in vinegar. Yum, yum. Oh,
of Michigan. Known as the “Boy Governor,” at the age of 20, he was and maybe a bit of wine sitting out
appointed territorial secretary of Michigan. Mason County, Michigan is front afterwards until the sun had
named for him. set and the moon had risen. Maybe
Laura Mason (1820-1911), great-granddaughter, married Brigadier a lot of wine. What a beautiful eve-
Gen. Robert Hall Chilton, chief of staff to Gen. Robert E. Lee. In 1862, ning. We used our phones outside
Gen. Chilton wrote Lee’s Special Order #191 which fell into Union hands. to listen to some old 70’s rock and
Gen. George McClellan was able to strike at Lee’s scattered army and led some Motown until our phone’s
to Lee’s defeat at the Battle of Antietam. charges died. Then I thought let’s
Mary Mason (1791-1813), great-granddaughter, married Benjamin go in and see if we can set-up the
Howard, Governor of Louisiana (Missouri) Territory. Howard County, Alexa device that my step-daughter
Missouri is named for him. gave her dad as a birthday present.
Armistead Thomson Mason (1787-1819), great-grandson, U.S. Sena- That was when the above ex-
tor from Virginia, 1816-17. Killed in a duel by his cousin, John Mason change occurred. It really wasn’t
McCarty. that hard to put the app on my
John Thomson Mason (1815-1873), great-grandson, Member of the husband’s phone and follow all the
Maryland House of Delegates; U.S. Congressman from Maryland; Judge, instructions. I was very proud of
Maryland Court of Appeals; and Secretary of State of Maryland. myself, but we still have an Alexa
Catherine Armistead Mason (1795-1854), great-granddaughter, mar- learning curve ahead of us. I am
ried William Taylor Barry who served in the Kentucky House of Repre- still learning about the new com-
sentatives and Senate; the U.S. House of Representatives; U.S. Senate; was puter and Windows 10. We also had
Lt. Governor of Kentucky; and Secretary of State of Kentucky. Appointed to buy a new washing machine and
Postmaster General in 1829 by President Andrew Jackson and served un- lawn mower last week. The wash-
til appointed Ambassador to Spain. Barry County, Michigan and Barry ing machine was one of the least
County, Missouri are named for him. expensive of all that I saw, but it
Emily Rutger Mason (1793-1837), great-granddaughter, married her still is a “smart” machine which
cousin, William Mason McCarty. McCarty served in the Virginia Senate can be hooked up to your phone
until 1823 when he was appointed by President John Quincy Adams as somehow too – maybe Alexa too?
secretary of the new territory of Florida and briefly as Governor in 1827. The first few days of owning the
Later he was elected to serve as U.S. Senator from Virginia. washing machine, I was convinced
it was too smart for me. I could not
get it to fill with water – it just kept
saying sensing over and over. I kept
rearranging the clothes thinking
that was the problem. Finally, the
second day, H2O came blinking
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up on the screen, which made me
yell, “I know there is no water in
there you stupid machine!” Later,
I related my frustration to my hus-
band, whereby I noticed a guilty
puppy look in his eyes as he softly
said, “Maybe I didn’t turn the water
back on.”
I didn’t check to see if we had a
“smart” mower, though that would
be great if you could just say, “Hey,
mower, mow the front yard…AND
WATCH MY FLOWERS!” Can
Alexa run these new appliances
for me? Hmmm…I have some re-
search to do. Another thought I
had, was wondering if Alexa could
talk to Mindy while we are out of
the house? I did ask Alexa, after I
wished her a good morning and re-
ceived one in return, if she would
say good morning to Mindy our
hound. “Sorry, I cannot say hi to
Mindy because she is not listed in
your chat contacts. You can add
Mindy by going to your phone
app and…” Wow, I didn’t know
we could have a chat contacts list
AND that Mindy could be on it. I
better get on this right away. I’m
wondering how many wonderful
time-saving things Alexa can do,
“Alexa, order dinner, talk to the
stupid washing machine, find my
contacts…oh my, this could be fun.
To each new day’s adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or
ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@ya-
hoo.com or find me on Facebook.
Thursday, June 28, 2018
SoMD Music Festival: A Party with a Cause
Parmalee, a group of “fun-loving Carolina boys,” headline the 2018 SoMD Music Fest with a set list that promises to deliver a summer party to concertgoers. Photo courtesy of WME, LLC.
By Casey Bacon
Contributing Writer
Think of traditional Southern Mary-
land and a few staples invariably pop
into the mind: the waterfront, blue
crabs, farmlands, tight-knit families
that date back generations, and an ap-
preciation for country music. While the
area has evolved, this musical genre
has remained strong. It’s this surviving
connection that has largely inspired the
burgeoning Southern Maryland Music
Festival, hosted by the 7th District Op-
timist Club.
Returning for its sixth year, the SoMD
Music Fest will be held at the St. Mary’s
County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown
June 29-30 and headlined by Parama-
lee, a band whose national fame hasn’t
muddled their small-town roots.
Beginning with a strictly local lens—
the first year was headlined by South-
ern Maryland native Sam Grow—the
festival has grown through the years to
welcome acts from across the country
to their stage. Event coordinator Rick
Mattingly describes the annual lineup
as a mix between two “up-and-coming”
national names and two acts with more
regional ties. This year, the festival is
showcasing not four, but five perform-
ers, three of which hail from Southern
Maryland area: the eclectic La Plata lo-
cal Bradley Turner Band, Hollywood
native-turned-Nashville Recording
Artist Robbie Boothe, and well-known
SoMD Fest alum Drivin’ Muzzy will
play to crowds across the event’s two
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days.
Chris Lane, a country crooner who’s
toured with the likes of Chris Young and
Florida Georgia Line, will take the stage
Saturday with his hits and hype con-
certgoers for the release of his second
album, “Laps Around the Sun,” next
month.
Parmalee will then wrap the festival
on Saturday night, bringing their charac-
teristic fire to the stage and playing some
of the biggest “rebel-rousing” hits from
their latest release, aptly titled “The Par-
ty Pack.” Built largely around their 2017
breakout hit “Hotdamalama”—a track
that lead singer Matt Thomas looks at
as a “snapshot of what we’re playing to
now”—the EP acts as more of a “playlist
of our songs,” said Thomas. “I feel like
records are things you sign at concerts
and sit on the shelf,” whereas “The Party
Pack” plays like something you want to
pop in and jam to on a summer night of
fun, he explains.
Indeed, while Parmalee has com-
manded stages as big as The Grand
Ol’ Opry, Thomas said that venue size
never changes the fact that the band
“just wants everyone to have fun at the
shows.” That stands for the SoMD Mu-
sic Fest; Thomas says the group can’t
wait to “play the new songs to the crowd
[and] hear that ‘woohoo!’ back when we
play ‘Hotdamalama,’” the latter being
“the best part of the summer so far” for
the touring band.
Music’s lifelong presence in the band
members’ lives (Parmalee really is a
family affair: brothers Matt and Scott
Entertainment
Thomas serve as lead vocalist and drum-
mer, respectively, as cousin Barry Knox
plays the bass and longtime best friend
Josh McSwain plays on the guitar) has
truly shaped where they are now. With
parents who loved music and the Thom-
as’s dad playing in a band, Thomas says
the group almost inevitably fell into it
and admits with a laugh, “We don’t re-
ally have anything else we’d be doing.”
In all seriousness, however, it’s evi-
dent the band’s love for music—spe-
cifically country—hasn’t waned since
first forming in 2001. “Oh, it [country]
is our life. It gives us a venue to pres-
ent our music” and is “the music of [the]
country” right now, shares Thomas.
Explaining that rock has ebbed, and
pop has overtaken radios with its elec-
tronic beats, he believes country music
endures in hat it unflinchingly “tells a
story” while remaining—even after de-
cades of music evolution— the music
“that people are still listening to.”
While the SoMD Music Festival un-
doubtedly brings country music-lovers
together for a weekend of non-stop fun,
perhaps its biggest benefit is giving back
to the community that hosts it. “The fes-
tival is non-profit,” said Mattingly. “Ev-
erything goes to the Optimist Club, then
goes to youth charities” across the coun-
ty, as all proceeds “stay local.” And,
it’s not singularly 7th District that this
benefits, Mattingly clarifies, because
the club does so much for the broader
community of Southern Maryland, no-
tably helping out with various Parks and
Recreation teams and the annual Proj-
29
ect Grad events. While Mattingly said
that the 7th District Club is the second
biggest on the East Coast and annually
averages $120,000 in revenue across the
year, he’s clear that all the money—in-
cluding that which will come from the
SoMD Music Fest—goes to charities.
“We restart these funds every year and
begin with nothing,” Mattingly said.
With a consistently successful festival
and a great cause to propel it, the event
seems to only be expanding for the bet-
ter. Trying to “grow organically,” Mat-
tingly hopes to eventually expand to
even three or four concerts a year.
For now, the single weekend festival
this year—expected to bring in some
5,000 visitors over two days—is prepar-
ing to open its gates on Friday at 5 p.m.
with the Bradley Turner Band set to go
on at 6 p.m., followed by Robbie Boothe
that night.
Gates will open Saturday at 3 p.m. as
Drivin’ Muzzy takes the stage at 4 p.m.
Lawn chairs are permitted, but the main
stage area will be standing room alone;
as Mattingly astutely notes, “If you’re
only sitting at a concert, in my mind, the
act isn’t doing their job right.”
Tickets are $10 for Friday, $50 for Sat-
urday, and $55 for both days; they can be
ordered online at somdmusicfest.com,
but will also be available at the gates.
For the latest updates and information,
check out and like their Facebook page:
SOMD Music Fest.
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PINE HILL
TECHNOLOGY PARK on ACA
To the Editor:
As a Behavioral health care professional who has spent decades
working with person’s affected by trauma, Substance use Disorders
or Mental Health issues, I am acutely aware of the importance of ac-
cess to quality care and the need for insurance for these vulnerable
populations.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is now over eight years old, yet the
law will again be in the spotlight in 2018. With Maryland’s primary
election concluded, elected officials will certainly begin fielding ques-
tions from voters about where they stand on health care.
Do you The reality is only around 154,000 Maryland citizens have signed up
for coverage through the state-bases ACA exchange. Far more fami-
need lower lies receive their coverage through Medicaid, Medicare and employer-
office over- sponsored health care plans.
In Maryland, we receive a $2 billion Medicare waiver from the fed-
head eral government as long as we keep overall health care spending in
costs? check. That means that even though a low percentage of Maryland
families receive ACA coverage, if they lose coverage it could increase
PINE HILL TECHNOLOGY PARK overall health care costs for all of us – even those not on an ACA plan.
I would encourage candidates to refrain from a “for or against” ACA
Flexible lease terms to work with your contract schedule response. Instead, let’s focus on strengthening employer-based plans,
Full service terms including electric and janitorial expenses finding solutions to improve current law, protecting Medicare and
Only 3 miles from Gate 2 Medicaid, and working toward increasing access to affordable health
Only .03 miles from Gate 3 care for all.
Lovely, quiet campus setting Dr. Kathleen O’Brien, PhD
CEO of Walden/Sierra, Inc.
A premier behavioral
1200 to 6,000 sq ft available health organization serving
including lab/conference space Southern Maryland

Barbara Svenson 48015 Pine Hill Run Road,

(301) 502 -7876 Lexington Park. MD 20653
3660barbara@gmail.com

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