(l to r) Matt Morgan, MD Del. Candidate from District 29B, MD Del. Tony O’Donnell, MD State Senate Candidate Steve Waugh, former RNC Chair and MD Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, Del candidate from District 29B Deb Rey, St. Mary’s County Commissioner Todd Morgan, candidate for SMC Treasurer Christy Kelly, and Judge of the Orphans Court Dalton Wood. Photo taken at Steve Waugh’s campaign fundraiser held on Sept. 6 at VFW Post #2632 in California, Md.
Tomorrow, September 11, 2014, is a day of remembrance on the 13th anniversary for all those who perished on 9/11/01. Candidate for Maryland Del. from District 29B Deb Rey has these remarks to share: “In the days and months following, we mourned the loss of our fellow citizens who perished in New York, D.C., and in a field in Pennsylvania. We held up in honor the men and women who responded helping the survivors. We came together as a Nation to stand against the enemy at the door.
“Over the past couple of years and in recent days, our enemy has changed and grown stronger. Lately, we’ve heard of the 11 planes that may have gone missing in Libya. This is an obvious concern based on events of 13 years ago. I encourage you to be prepared for the worst and to pray and to hope for the best this week. Be vigilant in your day-to-day activities and be ready to help your neighbors in a time of need. When we join together, we show the best America has to offer. May God bless you and your families and may God bless and save America.”
Deb holds a “52 Days to Victory Fundraiser Dessert and Ice Cream Social” on Saturday, September 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Scotland Beach Manor. There will be both silent and live auctions; there is also a Shotgun Raffle at $5 per ticket for a Beretta A400. Contact info@debreyfordelegate.com for more information.
-September 13 is also designated as a Maryland “Super Saturday” for Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Wildewood Shopping Center for those volunteering from St. Mary’s County. For more information on Super Saturday you may call (240)925-1278 or you may register online at www.mdgop.org/super-saturday/.
-It’s not too soon to be thinking about the November 11, 2014 Veterans Day Parade held each year in beautiful, downtown Leonardtown. It is considered to be the largest Veterans’ Day celebration in the state of Maryland. Registration is now open for those wishing to participate in the 39th Annual Parade – marching bands, as well as any individuals or organizations desiring to march. The parade assembles at Ryken High School and at 10 a.m. travels along Fenwick Street and then circles the Leonardtown Square. You may request an entry form by logging on to: www.leonardtown.somd.com/events/index.htm; then click on the “2014 Veterans Day Parade Entry Form” link. Entries must be submitted by October 24 to Parade Organizer Connie Pennington.
Steve Waugh Fundraiser
A campaign fundraiser was held for MD State Senate candidate Steve Waugh on Saturday, September 6 at VFW Post #2632 in California with special guest Michael Steele (former RNC Chair and former MD Lt.-Governor). In his introductory remarks, Steele said of Waugh that St. Mary’s County’s moment is now: “Jobs are the issue…taxes are the problem… spending is the cause…and Steve Waugh is the solution” (along with Matt Morgan, Deb Rey, Del. Tony O’Donnell and Christy Kelly – who were also in attendance). Waugh added in his remarks, “If you’re looking to change Maryland, the time is now.” Steve has just recently been endorsed by the F.O.P. Lodge #7. You may contact www.Waugh2014.com for more information.
Matt Morgan Fundraiser
Candidate for MD Del. from District 29A Matt Morgan held a Campaign Tailgate Fundraiser on Sunday, September 7 at Cryer’s Back Road Inn. Text “WIN” to (301)861-4078 to show your support and to get campaign updates. You may also contact Facebook.com/DelegateMattMorgan, Twitter.com/MattMorgan20A, and www.VOTEFORMATTMORGAN.COM.
MD GOP Gov. Candidate Larry Hogan
Recent polls show that Larry Hogan is within three points in the MD Governor’s race with bipartisan support; 70 percent of Marylanders think that their taxes are too high – taxes implemented by the O’Malley-Brown Administration. Meet Larry Hogan at a campaign Fundraiser to be held at Captain Billy’s Crab House located at 1145 Popes Creek Road in Newburg (Charles County) on Saturday, September 13 from 3 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased at www.hoganvictory.com/popescreek. You may also RSVP to (201)643-6093 or to RSVP@hoganvictory.com. You may donate to Larry’s campaign at: www.hoganvictory.com.
The November 4 General Election is only 55 days away. If you’re unhappy with the current political situation in the great state of Maryland there is a way to change it: vote Republican! Several of our local candidates are running races that are considered “winnable” by the MD GOP. This is the season for campaign fundraisers, so please consider coming out to volunteer and to support your candidates in any way that you can. MD GOP Chair Diana Waterman reminds us that the General Election is now less than eight weeks away. Not voting for a Republican in the General is the same as casting a vote for their Democratic opponent: united we win! For information on the MD GOP calendar you may contact www.mdgop.org/calendar; to contact the MD GOP Chair you may use chairman@mdgop.org.
The RNC Women want to hear from you. Join the 14 in ’14 network to meet other Republican women in your county and join an effort to volunteer and help elect Republican candidates from your home. For more information, contact: www.GOP14in14.com.
Upcoming GOP Events
-The Republican Women of St. Mary’s will hold the next meeting on Monday, September 22 at 11 a.m. at The Front Porch Restaurant in Leonardtown. You may contact info@debreyfordelegate.com for more information.
-The Youth Political Round Table Discussion meets for the first time in the 2014-15 school season on Monday, September 22 at 7 p.m. at the Leonardtown Library. This meeting is sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Republican Central Committee, but it is non-partisan. The target age group is from 14 – 24; the meeting is free and open to the public, and all are welcomed to attend. Contact: Julie Burk-Greer, SMC RCC Vice-Chair and Youth Outreach Director, at (301)475-8709.
Elephant Joke of the Week, from The 101 Elephant Jokes Book by Robert Blake, available from Amazon.com
Q: How do you get down from an elephant? A: You don’t! You get down from a duck!
Other Events Around Town
-A Contra Dance sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance featuring caller Greg Frock will be held on Saturday, September 13 at Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Chaptico. Doors open at 7 to beginners’ instruction; dancing starts at 7:30 p.m. The charge is $10 for non-members; $6 for members. The dance will be followed by an Ice-Cream Social. You may contact www.smtmd.org for more information.
-Historic St. Mary’s City holds the Annual Indian Discovery Day on Saturday, September 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Learn how the Yaocomaco people found all that they needed to live from the water, fields, and forests. Admission is $10 for adults; $9 for seniors; $6 for students, and free for those under age 5, and Friends of HSMC. Snacks and beverages will be available for sale. There will be a 10% discount on select Native American-related objects from the Shop in Farthing’s Ordinary. You may contact www.hsmcdishistory.org
-Historic St. Mary’s City holds its Riverfest and St. Maries Citty Militia Muster, both on Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. You may contact smrwa.org/riverfest.html for more information.
-Also scheduled for September 27 at HSMC is the Wade-In with Sen. Bernie Fowler and the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association at 2 p.m. at the Riverfest. You may contact www.smrwa.org, or info@stmarysriver.org.
-Moon Over Buffalo performed by the Newtowne Players at The Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park will open on Friday, September 19 and run through October 5. This hilarious comedy by Ken Ludwig centers on fading ‘50’s stars George and Charlotte Hay who are on tour performing Cyrano de Bergerac and Private Lives in Buffalo, NY. They receive word that Frank Capra is flying out from California to see the matinee and to consider them for his next movie; everything that could go wrong, does go wrong – and more! Directed by William Farrar, the cast includes Stacey Mulrooney as Charlotte, Greg Rumpf as George, Ellynne Brice Davis as Ethel, Billy Klein as Richard, Catherine DiChristofaro as Rosalind, Jonathan Berry as Howard, JR Cook as Paul (he also serves as Assistant Director), and Andrea Hein as Eileen. Producer is Robin Finnacom; Vickie Powalisz is Stage Manager, Diane Trautman is Prop Manager, and Costumes are by Millie Coryer-Dhu. The Production Committee is headed up by Beth Sanford, and Bill Armstrong rendered the set design. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees are at 3:30 p.m. You may call the Box Office at (301)737-5447 or you may contact www.newtowneplayers.org.
Contact Ellynne at: LynnieBDavis@gmail.com