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Businesses with under

50 employees are by far
the vast majority of our
chamber membership and
the biggest percentage
of those are under 15
employees.

- Bill Scarafia, president and CEO of the

St. Marys County Chamber of Commerce

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Thursday, October 1, 2015

Governor Refuses Hike

On Property Taxes

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
David Brinkley, Marylands Secretary of
Budget and Management, told business and
elected leaders from Southern Maryland
that the states budget outlook will continue
to be tough with structural deficits and gaps
in the pension funds dogging lawmakers
for the foreseeable future.
But, Brinkley said, one thing Gov. Larry
Hogan will not do to bridge those funding
gaps is raise property taxes, which can impact rural counties heavily.
No, he will not support a property tax
increase, Brinkley told the gathering at the
Bay District Volunteer fire station in Lexington Park on Tuesday. Fiscal restraint is
the order of the day.
The numbers Brinkley shared were stark
regarding the states fiscal situation.
According to the latest figures in 2014
the state was only 68 percent funded for its
retirement and pension accounts, while in
2000 it was more than 100 percent funded.
More than the unfunded pension liability, the state had borrowed heavily just to
pay for its operating expenses, Brinkley
said.
And now those bills are coming due,
he said.
This past year, the state had to use just
under $300 of its general fund to pay off
debt service, but projections show that

amount skyrocketing in a pure dollar figure in

the next nine years.
By fiscal 2024, the state expects to pay nearly $700 million out of its general funds to pay
down debt service, Brinkleys data showed.
He said elected leaders from more urbanized counties had asked whether a property
tax hike was in order to make up the vast defecits and it was then that he relayed the governors negative answer.
Despite recent revenue increases that have
given the states coffers a boost to $295 million
in reserves, the problems looming meant those
reserves had to be used wisely.
Look at those numbers but then turn them
around and look at them the other way, Brinkley said. We still have a $925 million structural deficit.
The state can expect to continue to get 3.7
percent growth in revenues, he said, but the
program spending at the state is still at about
4.5 percent, which means the Hogan Adminsitrations goal is reigning in spending.
But the governor continues to watch with
a keen eye what is happening in St. Marys,
Brinkley said, especially with activity at
Patuxent River Naval Air Station and autonomous systems building planned for the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center.
The governor remains focused on the success of what youre doing down here, Brinkley said.
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Leonardtown Scouted
for Sports Complex Site

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
As two competing plans for a possible turf
field sports complex take shape in the county
some elected leaders are actively searching
for a site in Leonardtown, Mayor Dan Burris
told The County Times.
Though a similar project has been proposed on more than 200 acres of developerdonated land on St. Andrews Church Road,
Burris said he has shown both Commissioner
Mike Hewitt and Commissioner President
James Randy Guy possible sites in town.
Perhaps the most suitable, he said, was on
one-half of the Tudor Hall Farm parcel that
the town owned; the other half is owned by
developer Donald Pleasants.
It could be a tourism and economic development draw, Burris said of the potential
sports complex. I would like to know more.
Id like to see other jurisdictions that have had

them and what the impact is.

Pleasants has offered in the past to donate 20
acres in downtown Leonardtown for a library,
but since that has been placed on the Hayden
property, Burris said the 20-acre parcel would
be too small for a turf field complex.
Guy told The County Times that the idea
was only in the preliminary stages but the overall vision was to have a football stadium at the
center of the complex with sports fields surrounding it.
Wed like to see something closer to downtown Leonardtown, Guy said.
The St. Andrews parcel had some attraction,
he said, but it also had quite a few drawbacks.
That would be a good place, too, Guy said.
But its completely undeveloped and water
and sewer is miles away.
Leonardtown has more than 100 acres
available and the infrastructure is close.
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Capt. Walter Francis Duke

Elementary School Dedication

Students at Capt. Walter Francis Duke

Elementary School in Leonardtown lead
attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance at
the schools official dedication Tuesday.
Capt. Duke was a Leonardtown native who
fought in World War II as a fighter pilot in
the China-India-Burman theatre. At the age
of 22 he was killed in combat action over
Burma but not before becoming the leading
ace in his unit and earning numerous commendations and medals.

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Economic Diversity
Project Stalled
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Nearly two years ago the county government appointed 15 citizens to oversee work on a comprehensive strategy to diversify the countys economy but insiders close to the process say that the work has fallen
behind and are fearful the problems will poison the
critical effort.
Both they and county staff have said that the consultant hired to aid in the groups deliberations, the
University of Maryland, is trying to catch up.
Economic diversification has become one of the
county governments key initiatives in light of shrinking defense budgets and the subsequent decline in
work available at Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
Still, both commission members and county staff
say that the project is still well worth the effort and is
coming back on track.
These are rolling studies, said Robin Finnacom,
deputy director of the countys economic development
department. Were just now getting some reports in.
This is not something you want to rush.
The commission is working with three different
consultants including the University of Maryland; the
other two are Towson University and the Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) that is handling a sub study on
tourism and hospitality industries.
Funded by federal money, the comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) pursued by the
citizen commission was originally scheduled to take
about a year starting from the first meetings in May of

last year to complete, meaning that the effort is

long past time for public hearings on the plans
recommendations.
But insiders say there is not even a draft plan
for review.
Members have said the consultants have given swaths of economic data to them at monthly
meetings but no time prior to the meetings to
review it and when members question the accuracy of the data and where it came from the
consultant does not return with revised reports
or explanations.
Finnacom said there was at least one instance when a report from a consultant about
the status of the seafood and agriculture industry just didnt ring true, but the relationship
between the commissioners and consultants is
improving.
Chris Kaselemis, economic development director, said the initial problems were frustrating
but the sometimes adversarial process helped
to ensure that the data going into the advisory
report was accurate and the recommendations
were solid and applicable.
The consultants are open to questions and
changes, Kaselemis said. This is exactly the
kind of process we want.
The overall budget for the three consultants
is about $250,000, with $100,000 going to the
SAG for a tourism industry analysis.
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he started to the yearlong raffle, selling tickets for $5 each and 3 for $10. All proceeds
were donated back to Cancer Support Group
of Southern Maryland Inc. They also had
another kind donor, David Hall from D&G
Custom Signs, who donated all the signs
for the events the tractor attended. After a
year of selling raffles tickets and hauling
the tractor almost every weekend to events
such as Bubby Knotts fall auction, the oyster
festival, and the tractor parade, they raised
around $3,000 to $4,000 for the Cancer Support Group. They also chose a winner, Patty
Raley who had bought a raffle ticket as a vendor at the Still Creek Vineyards and won not
long after.
Patty Raley then donated the tractor to the
benefit auction for Mother Catherine Academy held on Aug. 28 at Old Breton Inn. She
chose Mother Catherine Academy because
she believes in Catholic education and wanted to donate to local schools. Ronnie Farrell
was the auctioneer and the winning bid was
$5,000, purchased by Bubby Knott.
Bubby Knott will be auctioning The
Survivor this weekend on Saturday, Oct. 3.
With the original purchase of the tractor, he
promised Mother Catherine Academy that he
would donate the winning bid back to them.
There is hope from those that are and were
involved with the tractor that The Survivor
will continue its path of charity and keep on
giving.
To see the purple tractor or to place a winning bid, visit the auction on Oct. 3 at 8:30
a.m. at Bubby Knotts Flat Iron Farm located
at 45840 Highway to Heaven Ln., Flat Iron
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AG Frosh: Maryland to
Investigate VW Deception

Harm to Buyers, Environment Must Be Addressed

Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today

announced that Maryland will be investigating deceptive emissions mechanisms in
Volkswagen diesel vehicles, and will examine ways to compensate vehicle owners and
protect against future environmental harm.
Maryland will coordinate with at least 28
other states that are investigating Volkswagen, Attorney General Frosh said.
I am furious that the worlds leading car
company willfully took steps that polluted
our environment and deceived consumers, Attorney General Frosh said. I share
the anger of those who put their trust in this
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Circulating St. Marys

County is a purple tractor
named The Survivor. The
Survivor holds a long story of
charity and donations to cancer awareness and to Mother
Catherine Academy.
The story of the purple
tractor starts with Charles
Beaver whose brother Jimmy
Beaver passed away in 2005
from cancer and whose sisterin-law Ruth Beaver is a four-time cancer
survivor. Both were board members of the
Cancer Support Group of Southern Maryland Inc. and Charles respected the work the
group did, especially when it came to the financial support the group provided.
He decided he wanted to give back and put
out a flyer asking for tractor donations. He
received responses, but the tractors were in
bad shape, until The Survivor. A man, who
wished to remain anonymous, donated the
tractor to him in memory of his neighbor
Victor McCambell.
The tractor is a 1939 Ford 9N and it was in
great shape after most likely sitting in a barn
for a large portion of its life. It wasnt purple
originally, but gray.
Charles brought the newly acquired antique tractor to Two Guys Collision Center
in California for repairs. At the time, owner
Charles Guy and his father Charles Guy Sr.,
had a co-worker with cancer and the cause
hit home with them. They made the decision
to donate all the work to the tractor, including the purple paint, which is the universal
color of cancer survivors.
The tractor has better paint on it then my
car does, said Beaver.
Shortly after the purple paint, the name
The Survivor was painted on the body.
Following the repairs at Two Guys, Beaver brought the tractor to Big Eds Tire in
Leonardtown. After hearing about the cause,
he too decided to donate his work, which
included four brand new tires. All together,
over $5,000 is estimated in donated repairs.
With the tractor restored, Beaver introduced The Survivor at the 1st Annual Jimmy
Beaver Memorial Day in the Vineyard
Benefit Event in August of last year. There

Marylanders.
Volkswagen has acknowledged installing
software in its diesel passenger vehicles that
turned on full emissions controls during testing, but switched them off during normal road
driving, allowing the vehicles to emit as much
as 40 times as much pollution as allowed under
the Clean Air Act.
Maryland law imposes more stringent emission standards than the federal government and
Marylands Consumer Protection Act prohibits misleading statements made to consumers
about the vehicles that they are buying.
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Citizens Reminded To Be
Wary of Flooded Roadways
The Department of Emergency Services
& Technology reminds citizens to Turn
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calling for heavy rains over the next few days,
roadways may become flooded. Avoid roads
already flooded or prone to flooding.
Roads may be washed out under flood
waters. Turn Around Dont DrownTM when
you encounter a flooded road. Many drivers over estimate their ability to navigate
flooded roads, putting too much stock in their
heavy vehicles. In reality, most motorists
lose control of their vehicles, including SUVs,
in just six inches of water, while 18-24 inches
of moving water will force a vehicle off the
road. The menace is buoyant force. When

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the buoyant force is greater than the vehicles

weight, the vehicle will move with the moving water. Besides the buoyant force, erosion
is another significant concern. Moving water
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he is driving into a scoured out section of the
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Audit Lays Out School

System Deficiencies
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A report from the states Office of
Legislative Audits on the St. Marys
County Public Schools reports numerous deficiencies continue to dog the
system, though there has been improvement since the last audit performed
back in 2009.
The audit, completed in September
but just released by the state, focused
mainly on the financial management
practices of the school system.
The school system needs to improve
its internal controls, essentially accountability measures, in the areas
of procurement and disbursements of
funds as well as collecting payments for
its food service operations.
The audit specifically noted deficiencies in the systems payroll processing
and information systems.
SMCPS did not sufficiently ensure
that the critical system capabilities assigned to employees were necessary,
appropriate or properly restricted, the
audit stated. Due to the lack of propet
procedures and controls in these areas,
there was an increased risk of inappropriate transactions being processed
without detection.
In one instance, the auditors looked at
20 procurements with a value of $10.2
million and found that there were defeciencies with 11 of those procurements
which totaled $4 million.
For example, contracts with nine
vendors in special education services
were not competetively bid and were
not approved by the board as required
by its policy, the audit stated.
The audit also chided the systems
practices when it came to choosing
and managing health insurance for its
employees.
Auditors found that the school system
has not bid its third-party healthcare
administrator contract or its health care
stop loss insurance contract for the last
seven years.
The school system could also not find
copies of all its health care contracts nor
could it account for the accuracy of payouts for the healthcare claims of all its
employees.

The audit stated the system paid out

$1.6 million in fiscal 2014 for administrative fees and $1.2 million for stoploss insurance; the total health care
expenditure, including fees and claims,
was $34.4 million.
The bus routes the school system
were also not proven cost-effective, according to the audit, since the system
has not performed a broad ranging route
analysis.
Ridership on routes we selected for
testing was significantly lower than bus
capacities, with some bus routes operating at less than 50 percent of desired
capacity, according to the audit.
The auditors also found that the
school system could not account for the
reasonableness of payments to contract bus drivers for $12.6 million in
fiscal 2014.
Auditors estimated that for the 63
buses in service between July of 2009
and December 2013 the system will pay
out $2.3 million more than it has to over
a 12-year period because the rate was
not established on market values.
And while the school system pays
contractors for the fuel they use, they
did not exclude the federal excise tax
from which the contractors are exempt.
Those drivers could claim that as
credit on their income tax returns, according to auditors.
In response to the audit, the school
administration led by Superintendent J.
Scott Smith stated in a letter that they
agreed with may of the findings and
recommendations from the state.
Specifically the system stated that at
the time of the audit finding of lack of
internal financial controls there was a
lack of staff to ensure the controls were
in place.
The system will also review its contracts with bus drivers but said it believed the rates it was paying were
reasonable.
For health insurance claims, the system said it recognized the need for ensuring propriety but said that could not
be done within the system; instead it
said it would seek an outside vendor to
verify the claims.
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Thursday, October 1, 2015

Free Mulch Now Available

for County Citizens
The St. Marys County Department of Public Works & Transportation is once again sponsoring the free mulch program while supplies
last. County residents are welcome to pick up
mulch free of charge at the St. Andrews Landfill. Mulch is available between the hours of 8
a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The
St. Andrews Landfill is closed on Sundays.
Customers are responsible for the loading
and transportation of the mulch and are asked
to bring a shovel, pitchfork or similar hand tool
to load the mulch. Covering the load with a

tarp prior to transporting is recommended in

order to minimize material from blowing off
the vehicle.
If assistance is required, special needs exist
or additional information is requested, please
contact the Department of Public Works &
Transportation at 301-863-8400. Additional
Recycling/Solid Waste Program information is
available on the web at www.stmarysmd.com/
dpw/.
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Riverside WineFest at
Sotterley Rescheduled!
Now Scheduled for
Nov. 7th and 8th at Noon!

We are usually fearless at Sotterley

about holding our events Rain or Shine,
but with the upcoming potentially damaging and dangerous weather this weekend,
the safety of our valued visitors, participants and volunteers trumps all.
We are not cancelling the 13th Annual
Riverside WineFest, however, but are rescheduling the event for November 7th and
8th!
The fun will go on, and the beautiful fall
weather will be a backdrop for our fabulous wineries, vendors and activities. Mark

your calendars to join us, and we are certain that the 2015 Riverside WineFest will
be our best to date!!
All advance tickets purchased for the
October 3-4th event will be honored on either November 7th or 8th. We also have reopened advance ticket sales for this event
until November 1st at midnight.
Stay safe this weekend and be sure to
join us in November!
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer

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Tyreke Delante Butler, the man accused of shooting another man on

Sept. 11, has been captured by U.S.
Marshals in Georgia and is awaiting
extradition back to St. Marys County
on charges of first-degree attempted
murder.
States Attorney Richard Fritz said
detectives were able to learn that Butler might have absconded to Atlanta to
stay with friends and the information
they gathered turned out to be right.
They staked out the place and they
saw him walking down the street, they
jumped out and nabbed him, Fritz
said.
Fritz said Butler waived his extradition proceedings in Georgia, allowing
him to come back here more quickly.
He should be back here very shortly, Fritz said, adding Butler will likely face first-degree assault charges as
well as a count of using a handgun in

the commission of a felony.

Butler was, until recently, serving
a lengthy sentence for an attempted
armed robbery that he was first convicted of in 2011; the judge sentenced
Butler to 20 years in prison but suspended all but 12 years of the term.
The states Court of Special Appeals
reviewed Butlers case in 2013 and affirmed his convictions, in which it was
alleged that Butler aided in the robbery
of a man of his winnings at a poker
game as part of a setup.
But his coviction was later
overturned and he was released.
A little more than a week before the
shooting Butler was served a criminal
summons for being a felon in posession of ammunition but he was not
incarcerated.
The victim in the shooting suffered
as many as five gunshot wounds, Fritz
said.
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became. Suddenly, the doors to the embassy flew open, and all of the time spent
waiting felt as if it had flown by. There he
was, smiling and waving, already moving
towards the crowd on the lawn. We were
awestruck, completely filled with the love
and peace of Pope Francis presence. If
that had been the only thing we experienced that day, we all would have been
completely content, but then we saw the
Pope making his way towards us. Suddenly, Pope Francis was there, smiling at
us and shaking our hands. Pray for me,
he said multiple times. The joy we felt
at that moment was immeasurable, but
we will hold it in our hearts forever. The
chance to meet Pope Francis was a once
in a lifetime opportunity, and the chance
to go with our XBSS family was a blessing that we will be eternally thankful for.

anyone with any type of crisis in St.

Marys county. Our crisis and trauma
services can be accessed a few different ways: call our 24 hour crisis hotline
(301-863-6661) anytime, connect with
one of our collaborative partners, or
come in our Hope Place office in Lexington Park for same day walk in access. Dont be a silent victim fooled
by so-called love .Say no more to domestic violence Ty Howard.
Together with our partners in County
Government, MedStar St Marys, DSS,
the Family Advocacy Center, the States
Attorney office, the courts, the Sheriffs department and State police we
strive to help end domestic violence.
We help thousands of our local citizens
annually. No matter what the issue, our
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Southern Maryland Help for today.
Hope for tomorrow.
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We got on the bus long before the sunrise and arrived at our bus stop, bags
under our eyes and smiles on our faces.
It was the day we had been awaiting for
weeks; we were going to see the Pope.
We knew that the chances of seeing him
up close were slim, but we were buzzing
with excitement just to be in his presence.
Our guide motioned us forward, sat us
on our shuttle bus, and we were on our
way. As we walked towards the embassy,
we saw two gated off sections; one on
the front lawn, and another on the sidewalk across the street. It wouldnt seem
likely that eleven students from a small
high school in Southern Maryland would
end up in arms length of Pope Francis,
and yet, there we were. Excitement grew
as we stood waiting to see the Holy Father emerge from the embassy, chanting
words of praise. The sunlight spilled over
the front lawn as it rose, and the more security moved around, the more excited we

Evolving from a Day of Unity back

in October of 1981, October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month (DVAM). Walden
serves over 500 domestic violence cases annually. We would like to remind
you that we are always here to help. Our
24 hour crisis hotline (301-863-6661)
has been funded by St. Marys county
for over 40 years and has taken roughly
half a million calls.
Our goal is to offer assistance to
individuals and families in crisis to
safely stabilize their crisis situation.
Walden provides individual and group
counseling, court advocacy, hoteling
services, and assistance with linkage
to safe houses for victims of domestic
violence. Walden also continues to collaborate with the Department of Social
Service, local hospital and law enforcement agencies to identify victims and
family members of abuse via Lethality
Assessment Program (LAP) screening,
in order to provide support, outreach,
information, resources and service.
In addition, Walden works with local
elementary schools to implement the
Maryland Student Assistance Program
(MSAP) to identify and provide referral, assessment, intervention and follow-up of at-risk students impacted
by domestic violence.
Waldens services are available to

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Obituaries

The County Times

Thursday, October 1, 2015

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
news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.

Raymond Keith Barber, 19

Raymond Keith Barber, 19,
was taken from this world on
Sept. 16.
Raymond was the loving
son to Elizabeth Ann Morgan
Barber and Theodore
Ervin Barber. Born on the
Nov. 8, 1995, at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick Md.,
he lived his entire life in California, Md.,
attending school at Bay Montessori, Hollywood Elementary, Esperanza Middle School,
and culminating with his graduation in 2013
from Leonardtown High School. Following
graduation, Raymond began his working
career first at Dunkin Donuts California Md.
as the night donut maker while also working
the morning shift at the DQ store in Charlotte Hall. In January 2015, he began work
at the Family Care Pharmacy Lexington
Park as a Pharmacy Tech until his untimely
death. Liked by all, Raymond was always
there with an ear and a shoulder for those
who were going through troubling times, as
a perfectionist there was never any task he
could not take on and complete. Everything
had to be painstakingly done and aligned just
right when it belonged to someone else, but
when it came to his own things, he never followed that same process. He had commented
to his friends numerous times that he would
like to one day work on cars like his namesake grandfather. He also had a vision to one
day own his dream car, a WRX. In addition
to his parents, Raymond is survived by his
Grandparents George and Regina Morgan
of Leonardtown, his brother SSGT Steven
Barber USMC (Kellie) of Hawaii, his sister
Christina Rowan (Alex) Mechanicsville,
nieces Alyssa and Amelia (Mechanicsville),
nephew Steven (Hawaii), uncles George
Morgan (Michelle) Inwood, W. Va., James
Morgan (Laura) Leonardtown, aunt Amy
Harrell (Richard) and many, many cousins,
great aunts, great uncles, and friends from
St. Marys County and central Pennsylvania.
He was predeceased by a sister (AnnaMarie)
and his paternal Grandparents Raymond and
Neva Barber of Williamsport, Pa. The family received family and friends for a Celebration of Raymonds Life on Sept. 24 at the
Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Service was
celebrated at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic
Church in Compton, Md.

Gwendolyn Renee Morgan, 37

weeks
Gwendolyn Renee Morgan
passed peacefully on Sept.
14. She was born at 5:36 p.m..
Gwendolyn was the daughter
of Adriane Dupont and Kenneth N. Carpenter both of
Lexington Park, Md. She is
survived by her Aunt Angela
Carter and her Uncle Roger Wathen Jr both
of Lexington Park.
She was preceded in death by her Uncle
James Wathen. Maternal grandmother Colleen Morgan of Lexington Park. Great
Grandparents are James (Jimmy) and Ella
Morgan of Mechanicsville. Gwendolyn is
also survived by her cousins Desiree Carter,
Aiden Carter, Madasyn Russell, Brooklyn
Russell, and Rylee Russell all of Lexington
Park.

Precious little one, we had you in our lives

for a very short time, but we will hold you in
our hearts forever. It seemed like only a fleeting moment, but it was long enough to see
you, hold you touch you, and love you. It was
enough to know that your life was indeed a
gift, no matter how brief, no matter how fragile your life was our gift and we will hold you
in our lives and hearts forever.

Ronald Lee Stone, 65

Ronald Lee Stone, 65, of
Hollywood, Md., passed away
peacefully on Sept. 19 at the
Hospice House of St. Marys,
Callaway. Born Feb. 19, 1950,
in Frederick, Md., he is the son
of the late Thomas Brightwell
Stone, Sr. and Doris Burman
Stone. He moved to St. Marys County in
1969 to attend St. Marys College of Maryland and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts
in 1972. Ronald served the community in
various ways throughout his 46 years in St.
Marys including owning and operating
Family Flour Antique Store from 1978 to
1982, Stones Seafood from 1977 to 1988 and
since 1989 working at The Center for Life
Enrichment as a Contracts Manager.
Ronald was a family man, an artist, an animal enthusiast, enjoyed being on the water
and had a passion for helping less fortunate
people.
Ronald is survived by his daughters, Nichole Stone Drury of Abell, Md., and Stefanie
Stone of Hollywood, Md., He was the grandfather of Ayanna Weems of Abell, Md. and
Holden Drury of Abell, Md. He is survived
by his sibling Thomas Brightwell Stone, Jr.
of Rockville, Md. Family received friends
on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. at
Patuxent
Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers,
please make donations to Hospice of St.
Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md.
20650 or The Center of Life Enrichment,
25089 Three Notch Rd., Post Office Box 610,
Hollywood, Md., 20636.
Condolences may be made to www.
brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the
Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Agnes E. Browning, 89
Agnes E. Browning, 89, of
Lexington Park, Md., passed
away Sept. 14, at St. Marys
Nursing Center in Leonardtown, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on
Aug. 21, 1926 in Leonardtown,
Md., to the late John Freeman
Mattingly and Agnes Elizabeth Bowles.
After graduating from St. Marys Academy, Agnes went to Washington, D.C., where
she worked for a brief time for the FBI. She
then returned to St. Marys County to begin
her married life. She was a childrens librarian at the Lexington Park Library for over 20
years.
She enjoyed her job and loved every minute she spent with the children. After retiring in 1987, she became more active in her
church, attending Mass frequently and participating in many events sponsored by the
church. She was also able to spend more time
gardening and reading, two of her most favorite pastimes. Visits with the family were

cherished, and almost every holiday was

celebrated at her home, where everyone was
welcomed with food, fellowship, and love.
Agnes is survived by her children, Lois
Ann Coryell (Neil) of Leonardtown, Md.,
John Douglas Sonny Browning (Marge)
of Lusby, Md., Mary Lynn Hammett (Ray)
of Lusby, Md., and Joyce Michele Spadarella
(Tony) of Lexington Park, Md.; her siblings,
Joseph Wade Mattingly of Compton, Md.,
Mary Catherine Sipe (Art) of Dallastown, Pa.,
Catherine Noema Hutzell of Petersburg, Va.,
Joseph Donald Mattingly (Ann) of Compton,
Md., Dorothy Elizabeth McFadden (Jim) of
Compton, Md., Ann Genevieve Hunt (Joe)
of Mechanicsville, Md.; nine grandchildren
and 10 great grandchildren. In addition to
her parents, she was preceded in death by her
siblings, James Aubrey Mattingly and John
Freeman Mattingly Jr. She was also preceded
in death by her husband, Douglas Browning, with whom she celebrated 63 wonderful
years before his passing in January 2009.
Family received friends for Agnes Life
Celebration on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 5
to 7 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955
Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. A Mass
of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend Michal Sajnog on Friday, Sept. 25 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to
St. Marys Nursing Center, Post Office Box
21585 Peabody St., Leonardtown, Md.,
20650 or St. Marys County Special Olympics, 25926 Whiskey Creek Rd., Hollywood,
Md., 20636. Condolences may be made to
www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements
by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Stanley Bryant Harris, 79

Stanley Bryant Harris, 79,
of St. Inigoes, Md., passed
away on Sept. 19 at Med Star
Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. He
was born on Feb. 12, 1936 in
Washington, D.C., to the late
Theodore Harris and Nancy
Ann Keys. On Dec. 21, 1955, Stanley married his beloved wife, Beatrice K. Harris in
Arlington, Va. Together they celebrated 60
wonderful years of marriage. He owned his
own electrical company in Vienna, Va., with
over 30 years of dedicated service, until his
retirement in 1984. He retired to St. Marys
County, MD where he became a charter boat
fishing captain. He built his own charter boat
which he called the Miss Bea. During his life
he built many houses and boats. He could
do every aspect of building, which included
carpentry, brickwork, plumbing, electric, dry
wall, heat pump etc. He was very talented
and could observe others doing something
and then do it himself. Stanley enjoyed fishing and boating. He loved going to his winter
home in the Florida Keys. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was
very generous with his time and you would
often find him helping others by fixing something for them. He also loved exploring and
traveling. He was a member of the IBEW Local 26 Electrical Union and the Charter Boat
Association.
In addition to his beloved wife, Stanley
is also survived by his daughters, Diane
Harris, of Mechanicsville, Md., Joy Harris
Schwab and son-in-law, John M Schwab, of
Yuba City, Calif.; his grandchildren, Holly

Elder, Lucas Elder, Ryan Schwab, and Kristin Schwab; and his great grandchild, Coral
Sprout. In addition to his parents, he is also
preceded in death by his brother, Theodore
W. Harris.
Family received friends on Saturday, Sept.
26 with a Funeral Service at 11 a.m., celebrated by Reverend Joe Orlando, at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, Md., 20650. Interment followed at the
St. Georges Episcopal Church, 1167 Poplar
Hill Lane, Valley Lee, Md.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions
may be made to Saint Judes Childrens Hospital. Condolences may be made to www.
brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the
Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Burton Benedict Raley, 87

Burton Benedict Benny
Raley, 87, of Lexington Park,
Md. passed away surrounded
by his loving family on Sept.
24 in Washington, D.C. Born
on Dec. 13, 1927 in Callaway,
Md. he was the son of the late
Rose Marie Price Raley and
Harry Hamilton Raley. Ben was the loving
husband of the late Frances Sissie Raley,
whom he married on April 29, 1965 in Leonardtown, Md. and who preceded him in death
on May 8, 2003. Ben is survived by his children: Debbie Abell (Norbert) of Chaptico,
Md., David R. Raley (Sally) of Lexington
Park, Md., Judy Bean of Great Mills, Md.,
Lillian M. Raley-Clarke of Great Mills, Md.,
Betty Jo Tennyson (Donnie) of Ridge, Md.,
Chuggy Raley (Christina) of Ridge, Md.,
20 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren,
daughter in law Lee Lee of Hermanville,
Md., and sister Marjorie Causey of Prince
Frederick, Md. He was preceded in death
by his son Marvin Raley, daughter Darlene
Connelly, siblings; Maude Twiss, Joseph Raley, Genevieve Payne, Ralph Raley, Woodrow
Raley, Virginia Lewis, and Harry Raley.
Ben graduated from Great Mills High
School in 1944 and was a lifelong resident of
St. Marys County. Ben served in the United
States Army from February 1946 to April
1947, earning the World War II Victory Medal. Ben started working at PAX River in 1943,
at the age of 16, on the trash truck. When he
retired in 1974, he was the supervisor of the
transportation department. After retirement
as a civil servant, he worked with his brother
Doc running their own carpentry business.
After retiring from carpentry, he worked as
a tavern operator, retiring in 2005. Christmas
was his favorite holiday. For many years, his
house was an extravagant light display for all
to see. Family was the most important aspect
of his life. Anytime spent with family, was
time well spent for him. He loved traveling,
cruises and spending time at the lake with
Connie. The lake house was where he fed the
squirrels and deer, watched the birds, and enjoyed time on the pontoon. Ben enjoyed reading, watching westerns, playing cards and
maintaining his yard.
The family received friends on Tuesday,
Sept. 29 with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A funeral service was held on
Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. in the funeral
home chapel with Father Scott Woods officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

The County Times

Small Businesses Thrive

But Regulations Abound
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer

Officials with the countys Department of Economic Development (DED) say small businesses
continue to be the broadest base of the local economy
but the challenges they face can be daunting, particularly when it comes to regulations from the state and
federal levels.
That is why the department is refocusing its priorities to ensure small businesses always have an advocate for their interests.
Small businesses are crucial to our economy,
said DED Director Chris Kaselemis. Its our job to
make sure they are one of our pillars.
Kaselemis deputy Robin Finnacom said small
business concerns on how to deal with regulations
are a constant job.
No one likes regulations but the weight continues
to grow, Finnacom said. But our [county] regulatiosn are about average, theyre not onerous.
Some of the constant complaints they get are about
the costs to install new sprinkler systems in commer-

cial buildings or homes, which in some cases can

raise the costs of construction by tens of thousands
of dollars.
Also, small businesses have to deal with restrictive critical area laws that restrict development
or even clearing of trees within 1,000 feet of the
watershed. These restrictions, Kaselemis said,
hinder the tourism industry which the county
hopes to bolster in order to diversify the economy.
He said the department is working on a list of regulations that impede businesses here to send them
to Gov. Larry Hogans administration for possible
removal or modifications.
While the department cannot help businesses
circumvent or ignore regulations they can help
breakdown or deal with other barriers, such as a
lack of knowledge about how to start a small business in the first place.
We continue to reach out to small businesses to
let them know we are here, Kaselemis said.

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Why You Should Shop Locally

1st In A Series of Reports On Small Businesses and

Their Positive and Powerful Effect On The Local Economy

Im a small business owner in Leonardtown and

part of the movement to promote shopping at small,
locally owned businesses. There are lots of benefits
to having a vital main street shopping district with
locally-owned businesses. Some are obvious, but
some of the larger and more important benefits are
not readily apparent. Leonardtown is kicking off a
Small Business Saturday campaign, and the County
Times has graciously invited me to share with you
some of the reasons small businesses are so valuable
and why its important to shop in small and locallyowned businesses.
Locally-owned businesses are a huge economic
driver. Multiple studies by Civic Economics and other research organizations show that locally-owned
independent businesses and restaurants return twice
as much per dollar of revenue to our local economy
than chain stores and restaurants. Those figures
represent not only the money that comes back to us
through tax and payroll expenditures, but the reexpenditures that local businesses and their employees make in the community. Its a proven fact

that supporting local businesses with local dollars

can generate powerful returns in our community.
Over the next six weeks, well look at how small
businesses not only support our local economy, but
what they offer in terms of a quality shopping experience and a unique product mix. Well also look
at how small businesses and their owners build the
heart of our community.
If you already choose to shop in small, locallyowned businesses, thank you! You are making a
real difference. If you never considered how your
shopping decisions affect our local economy and
community, I hope that these articles will show you
how very important your patronage is, and how a
simple change in your buying habits can ripple
through our county creating a stronger, more vibrant, and diversified economy.
I look forward to sharing the importance of small
business with you.
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Small Businesses Employ

Most of the County
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer

The base at Patuxent River Naval Air Station

and its tenant commands may employ the single
largest block of people here but small businesses
employ almost all the rest, said Bill Scarafia, president and CEO of the St. Marys County Chamber of
Commerce.
In fact, just about every business here qualifies as
a small business, he said.
Technically there are very few that are not small
businesses, Scarafia told The County Times. Businesses with under 50 employees are by far the vast
majority of our chamber membership and the biggest
percentage of those are under 15 employees.
Some of those small businesses are even defense
contractors who make up the fabric of the countys
economy, he said.
Small businesses provide the bulk of products

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and services to the entire community, said Scarafia. Youre talking about everything from defense
contractors, to service providers to grocery stores.
Small businesess are also the foremost creators
of new jobs for a growing county.
They are by far the largest creator of new employment, Scarafia said. As they get bigger they
create new jobs.
Many larger companies have reached their desired size and employment levels, he said, and usually provide employment when they have vacancies.
Small businesses also provide services that larger
ones either cannot or do not from tire changes and
plumbing to home improvement work.
All of these services they provide, customers are going to go to the little guy, Scarafia said.
There are small businesses in every corner of this
community
They keep they community going.
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The County Times

Announcin

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Issued Marriage Applications

for June & July 2015

June 1, 2015

June 5, 2015

June 9, 2015

Anna Grace Von Gohren 26

Helena, Mt
Christopher Bryant Bradley 27
Helena, Mt

Aaron Kyle Tiroff 23

Patuxent River, Md
Kasey Renee Hegwood 21
Great Mills, Md

Tonya Kay Garrett 43

Lusby, Md
Brett Eric Bonnett 43
Lusby, Md

Luis Torres Ramirez 22

Lexington Park, Md
Jesenia Yamileth Solorzano Alvarenga 26
Lexington Park, Md

Scott Anthony Korynta 27

Clements, Md
Christie Lee Myers 28
Clements, Md

Amber Leigh Ivan 20

Mechanicsville, Md
Raymond Edward Fowler, 3rd,
Mechanicsville, Md

Mark William Dobson 30

Lexington Park, Md
Dana Marie Carter-Mason 30
Lexington Park, Md

Kathleen Marie Scwartzenburg 21

Lexington Park, Md
Zachary Allan Sheldon 22
Erie, Pa

Rachel Ann Nines 26

Mechanicsville, Md
Brian Andrew Sichko 28
Mechanicsville, Md

Brian Joseph Alvey 26

Hollywood, Md
Stephanie Denise Gonzalez 26
Great Mills, Md

Jan Arlene Whetzel 56

Upper Marlboro, Md
William Francis Jiguere 55
Upper Marlboro, Md

Jennifer Cecilia Reid 33

Mechanicsville, Md
Kevin Royce Benson 37
Mechanicsville, Md

Edith Ines Gonzalez De La O 37

Riverdale, Md
Ludwin Antonio Martinez Delgado
31
Riverdale, Md

Angela Lucille Isom 40

Lexington Park, Md
Robert Edward Hall 53
Lexington Park, Md

June 10, 2015

Sandra Lee Magelssen 50

Mechanicsville, Md
Joseph Francis Graves Jr., 48
Chaptico, Md
Robert Keith Johnson 55
Prince Frederick, Md
Patricia Gaynelle Kennedy 55
Prince Frederick, Md
June 2, 2015
Reginald Curtis Watkins 52
Silver Spring, Md
Denise Elizabeth Dimares 51
Silver Spring, Md
Warren Thomas Hague 53
Lexington Park, Md
Christine Angelia Harlow 51
Lexington Park, Md
Moira Theresa McCauley 34
Washington, Dc
Darren Thomas Flusche 35
Washington Dc
June 3, 2015

Thomas Franklin Rupert 50

California, Md
Lisa Ann Darr 44
California, Md
Hattie Elizabeth Raley 25
Hollywood, Md
Richard Grau Horne, III 28
Hollywood, Md
Omega Orion Maverick 36
Stafford, Va
Adrienne Nicole Brown 20
Marshall, Va

Asta Rose Repenning 28

Mechanicsville, Md
Christopher Todd Brown 30
Mechanicsville, Md

Melissa Lugo 28
Lexington Park, Md
Anibal Carrasquillo III 29
Lexington Park, Md

Chelsea Nicole Ball 27

Leonardtown, Md
Sidney Michael Paul 29
Leonardtown, Md

Ryan Conner Goodwin 21

California, Md
Jennifer Renee Molitor 21
California, Md

Melanie Dawn Driver 46

White Plains, Md
Christopher Michael Orbits 44
White Plains, Md

April Nicole Wynn 33

Lexington Park, Md
Randall Dean Reif 31
Lexington Park, Md

June 4, 2015

June 8, 2015

Everett Eugene Toye, Sr., 51

Hollywood, Md
Catherine Patience Banks 50
Hollywood, Md

Patrick Francis Guy 47

Mechanicsville, Md
Mary Elizabeth Trowbridge 55
Mechanicsville, Md

April Marie Scanlon 26

Nashville, Tn
Steven Ward Gaches 27
Nashville, Tn

Sean Patrick Myers 27

Ellicott City, Md
Alyssa Brittany Henn 27
Ellicott City, Md

Marie-Antoinette Elizabeth Chase 29

California, Md
Andrew Steven Turkovich, Jr., 22
California, Md

Ashely Nickole Morgan 26

Hollywood, Md
Charles Arthur McConnell 37
Hollywood, Md

Cristina Marie Hutchinson 25

Benedict, Md
Justin Alton Chavis 25
Huntingtown, Md
June 11, 2015
Julia Annette Sewell 57
Lexington Park, Md
Thomas Leroy Taylor 55
Lexington Park, Md
Kaitlin Arielle Cummings 24
Jensen Beach, Fl
Joshua Douglas Hubbard 27
Jensen Beach, Fl
June 12, 2015
Bree-Ann Clifton 19
Lexington Park, Md
Austin James Farley 19
Fort Leonard Wood, Mo
Cari Lyn Lawrence 24
Leonardtown, Md
Michael Fremont Davis 25
Leonardtown, Md
Timothy Lee Bell 56
Leonardtown, Md
Tammy Jeane Bailes 49
Cowen, Wv
Danielle Leigh Heany 25
Lusby, Md
Zachary Lewis Russell 25
Lusby, Md
June 15, 2015
Katie Alice Storey 21
Great Mills, Md
Harry John Kleinkauf, III 24
Great Mills, Md

Jonathan Nathaniel Crocker 23

California, Md
Emily Ann Copenhaver 26
California, Md
June 16, 2015

June 17, 2015

Roger Dale Morris Sr., 64
Saint Inigoes, Md
Cathleen Elaine Jinnette 31
Lexington Park, Md
Alicia Elizabeth Ayers 23
Charlotte Hall, Md
Joseph Michael Dean II 26
Charlotte Hall, Md
Christina Ann Honig 26
Lexington Park, Md
Michael Frederick Eversberg 27
Lexington Park, Md
June 18, 2015
Lauren Anne Samuelsen 26
Baltimore, Md
William Reed Espinosa 28
Baltimore, Md
Victor Rafael Ayala Efre 51
Patuxent River, Md
Analyn Torallo Matriz 37
Patuxent River, Md
Lisa Marie Hall 37
Saint Leonard, Md
Rex Eugene Barrett 45
Saint Leonard, Md
June 19, 2015
Miguel Angel Ramos Hernandez 20
Brandywine, Md
Kiana Mahealani Lilgreen 18
Brandywine, Md
Brandon Lee Norris 35
Lexington Park, Md
Brandy Jane Schwab 37
Lexington Park, Md
Douglas Jacob Decook 29
Indian Head, Md
Natasha Nicole Babot 31
Indian Head, Md

Michael Joseph Demateo 30

Lexington Park, Md
Jennifer Irene Medcalf 29
Lexington Park, Md
Thomas William Linassi 54
Lexington Park, Md
Pamela Jane Mcintire 53
Lexington Park, Md
Stephen William Sproul 26
California, Md
Anna Makhatadze 27
Owings Mills, Md
Samantha Rae Fenn 24
Gaithersburg, Md
Benjamin Riley Overby 28
Gaithersburg, Md
Jesse Allen Garner 34
Mechanicsville, Md
Jennifer Sue McKenzie 40
Mechanicsville, Md
June 22, 2015
Deidre Winters Bryant 49
Lexington Park, Md
Tyrone Allen Mason Sr., 46
Lexington Park, Md
Christine Marie Kodluboy 23
California, Md
Joshua David Allen 30
California, Md
Scott Morgan Robinson Strickland 29
Saint Inigoes, Md
Samantha Magli 29
Bergamo, Italy
June 23, 2015
David Nose Comilang 27
Lexington Park, Md
Allison Rose Capili Perez 26
Lexington Park, Md
Ryan Keith Puckett 22
Lexington Park, Md
Michelle Anne Altvater 21
Mechanicsville, Md
Jessica Marie Beinert 25
Saint Leonard, Md
Joshua Carlis Roberson 24
Saint Leonard, Md
June 24, 2015
Theresa Lindsey Edie 29
Great Mills, Md
Arturo Samuel Sanchez 29
Great Mills, Md
Krista Nicole Robinson 29
Lexington Park, Md
Kaylee Brianne Brown 25
Lexington Park, Md

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June 25, 2015

William Grant Harrison 21

Lusby, Md
Anna Eliese Schlueter 20
Lusby, Md
June 26, 2015
Angelene Colas 26
Great Mills, Md
Santres Lashonda Singletary 29
Great Mills, Md
Jessica Morgan Lankford 26
Lusby, Md
Joshua Ryan Bowen 26
Lusby, Md
Charles Carroll Bassford, Jr. 38
Clements, Md
Jamie Elizabeth Buckler 30
Clements, Md
Nancy Gail Thompson 52
Great Mills, Md
Mark Leo Morris 56
Great Mills, Md
Justin Edward Hall 27
Avenue, Md
Kristen Renee Sorrells 24
Avenue, Md
June 29, 2015
William Charles Tayman 32
Hollywood, Md
Christina Marie Cropper 29
Hollywood, Md
Andrew Joseph Kratz 25
Patuxent River, Md
Miamor Calunsag 25
Lexington Park, Md
June 30, 2015
Kristy Leigh Burch 23
Mechanicsville, Md
Jason Tyler Garner 22
Mechanicsville, Md
Justin Manuel Frialde 26
Waldorf, Md
Rachael Nicole Alford 24
Waldorf, Md
Richard David Dove 52
Lexington Park, Md
Mary Lucinda Bailey 31
Lexington Park, Md
Siobhan Michelle Brooks 26
Leonardtown, Md
Karan Kahal 29
California, Md
July 2, 2015
Crystal Lalawana Butler 28
Lexington Park, Md
Matthew Darnell Proctor 31
Indian Head, Md
Jason Donald Chiarizia 28
LaPlata, Md
Patrick Ryan Gover 27
King George, Va

Mary Margaret Wells 28

LaPlata, Md
Anthony Jack Galeano 39
Waldorf, Md
Megan Leanne Johnson 30
Charlotte Hall, Md
Gregory Michael Hatton 32
Charlotte Hall, Md
Chelsea Mariah Mummaugh 23
Leonardtown, Md
Christopher Charles Robey 23
Pensacola, Fl
July 8, 2015
Donnette Elizabeth Saunders 42
Park Hall, Md
Bozel Gross, Jr., 62
Park Hall, Md
Dustin Stephen Messner 27
Patuxent River, Md
Kadiatu Jalloh 22
Patuxent River, Md
Nichole Ashley Mintz 28
Waldorf, Md
Bradley John Gittus 30
Waldorf, Md
Rebecca Jo Burch 33
Lexington Park, Md
David Shawn Griffin Sr., 37
Mechanicsville, Md

July 13, 2015

Faye Lucille Ford 56
Charlotte Hall, Md
Phillip Jerome Ford Sr., 58
Charlotte Hall, Md
Molly Baylinson Chilcoat 27
Hollywood, Md
Philip Sean Stevens 33
Hollywood, Md
Whitney Erin McMillian 25
Lexington Park, Md
Joe Derrick Young 27
Lexington Park, Md
July 14, 2015
Amity Laureen Payne 35
Mechanicsville, Md
Jeremy Brent Smith 37
Mechanicsville, Md
Sofia Rendon Martinez 27
Lothian, Md
Abel Maldonado 30
Lothian, Md
Janet Anne Sutton 54
Leonardtown, Md
Michael Patrick ODonnell 54
Leonardtown, Md

Melissa Anne Guinn 24

Crofton, Md
Michael Jared Szabo 29
Bowie, Md

July 21, 2015

James Donald Pritchard 3rd, 31

Great Mills, Md
Kelley Elizabeth Reed 33
Great Mills, Md

Donald Scott Beaver, Jr., 26

Mechanicsville, Md
Kirstyn Nicole Pease 27
Laurel, Md

July 28, 2015

Rachel Elizabeth Barrett 18

Saint Leonard, Md
John Nathan Nalls 19
Port Republic, Md

Caroline Elsie Sellers 24

Columbia, Md
Charles Shepherd Fiertz 24
Bethesda, Md

Kaitlyn Brianna Sidney-Werner 23

Mechanicsville, Md
Kyle Lewis King 24
Magnolia, De

Molly Ann Beasley 37

Mechanicsville, Md
Denis Edward Hall 45
Mechanicsville, Md

July 22, 2015

Jessica Marie Spencer 25

Lexington Park, Md
Gary Andrew Quade 39
Lexington Park, Md

David Michael Clinton Lively 36

Norfolk, Va
Celeste Nichole Tobler 27
Virginia Beach, Va
July 23, 2015
Matthew Thomas Roberts 31
Ridge, Md
Andrea Virginia Fernandez Angrisano 26
Ridge, Md

Michelle Diane Butler 41

Lexington Park, Md
Patrick Valentine Lee Terry 42
Lexington Park, Md
July 29, 2015
Lauren Taylor Wells 23
Mechanicsville, Md
Charles Edward Harris 24
Mechanicsville, Md

July 9, 2015

Ana Ruth Caballero Carrillos 28

Lexington Park, Md
German Alexis Martinez Bonilla 29
Lexington Park, Md

Jessica Joyce Farrell 26

Mechanicville, Md
Nicholas Ryan Daniels 27
Mechanicsville, Md

Anthony Eugene Vittatoe 30

Callaway, Md
Charlett Lynn Uhler 29
Callaway, Md

Donovin James Christian 26

Lexington Park, Md
Nahomie Derival 25
Lexington Park, Md

Robert John Doneth 33

Lexington Park, Md
Jennifer Lee Grimland 36
Lexington Park, Md

July 10, 2015

July 15, 2015

Cara Lynn Brock 24

Lusby, Md
David Clifton Windsor 3rd, 24
Lusby, Md

Stephanie Ann Yoho 25

Piney Point, Md
Christopher John Morley 26
Piney Point, Md

Brittany Marie Bean 23

Hollywood, Md
Nicholas Edward Raley 24
Hollywood, Md

July 16, 2015

James Allen Young Jr., 48

Lexington Park, Md
Laura Diane Ermer 39
Lexington Park, Md

Charlotte Jeanne Sanders 51

Chesapeake Beach, Md
Arvid Peter Dahlberg, Jr., 51
Saint Leonard, Md

Lauren Michelle Pruett 28

Huntingtown, Md
Matthew Francis Kelly 27
Huntingtown, Md

Christopher Van Der Merwe 31

Silver Spring, Md
Michelle Marie Fleming 33
Great Mills, Md

July 27, 2015

Jessica Ann Newman 29

Great Mills, Md
Timothy Edward Dych 29
Great Mills, Md

July 17, 2015

Veronica Annette Law 53

Temple Hill, Md
Anthony McLaughlin 53
Philadelphia, Pa

David Barton Hutt 37

Great Mills, Md
Whitney Elizabeth Larson 31
Great Mills, Md

Katlyn Marie Hobbs 21

Mechanicsville, Md
Kenneth Wayne Hall, Jr., 26
Mechanicsville, Md

Lauren Elizabeth Robeson 26

Arlington, Va
Michael William Mauceri 26
Arlington, Va

Crystal Nicole Swann 31

Bowie, Md
Robert Taylor, Jr., 38
New Carrollton, Md

Derek Ryan McBrayer 25

Lexington Park, Md
Megan Sue Hammerquist 21
California, Md

Joshua Andrew Lester 23

Mechanicsville, Md
Samantha Lynn Knopp 24
Mechanicsville, Md

Landis Brubacher Weaver 27

Hillsboro, Oh
Deanne Fay Martin 25
Mechanicsville, Md

Jon Charles Lettau 27

California, Md
Stephanie Marie Kohut 26
California, Md

Lindsey Anne Hooyer 29

California, Md
Frank Joseph Boka Jr., 30
California, Md

Kenneth Everett Jones Sr.

Petersburg, Va
Christie Lynn McGraw 32
Petersburg, Va
Charles Thomas Black 24
Callaway, Md
Heather Jordan Sekulich 23
Callaway, Md
Kristen Marie Kehres 35
LaPlata, Md
Jonathan Wayne Oaks 33
LaPlata, Md

July 6, 2015

Taylor Wilson Woodburn-Camp 29

Shady Side, Md
Rosalia Zaragoza 29
Shady Side, Md

Richard Edward Small 45

Mechanicsville, Md
Wendy Ann Baden 41
Mechanicsville, Md

Crystal Gail Hidalgo 29

Lexington Park, Md
Kevin Adam Howell 31
Lexington Park, Md

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Sarah Marie Griffin 27

Lusby, Md
Justin Ryan Christopher 32
Lusby, Md

Anthony Francis Kirby Jr., 27

Mechanicsville, Md
Yasamien Khojasteh Parsi 25
Silver Spring, Md
India Lateisha Owens 25
Edgewater, Md
Joseph Michael Webb 25
Edgewater, Md
July 24, 2015
Twain Belafonte Harrod Sr., 58
Lexington Park, Md
Tyeisha Lakia Mackall 24
Lexington Park, Md

Megan Nichole Howlan 30

Mechanicsville, Md
Aaron Michael Mills 25
Leonardtown, Md
Tammy Lynn Goldsborough 40
Lexington Park, Md
Victor Tyrone Gray 42
Lexington Park, Md
July 31, 2015
Pascal Kemelong 39
Lexington Park, Md
Hemia Chioma Agbakansi 18
Lexington Park, Md
Natalie Anne Ruybal 31
Lexington Park, Md
Michael Ambrose Kravitz 32
Leonardtown, Md

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Sports

BLEACHERS
A View From The

Own It
By Ronald N. Guy Jr.
Contributing Writer

He was, initially, just the longlocked first baseman on the Philadelphia Phillies team that lost to
the Baltimore Orioles in the 1983
World Series. Quite a fuss was
made of this active icon, but his
mediocre play didnt seem to match
the verbal accolades. I suppose
when youre a kid, its all about the
moment. Theres no concept of careers or the passage the time. And
in 1983, there was no Google machine to confirm or deny the legend. Sohistory, schmistory.
I didnt set eyes on Pete Rose until that 83 Series. I was 10. He was
42. In the years to come Id learn
about his Charlie Hustle moniker (a hard-nosed style reminiscent
of the old Rocking Chair softball
league,) his bulldozing of Ray
Fosse in the 1970 All-Star Game
and The Big Red Machine. I witnessed his astonishing MLB record
4,192nd hit in 1985 and came to
understand - even appreciate - the
obvious chip on his shoulder and
the wealth of Donald Trump-like
arrogance that made it all possible.
In 1989, Rose was infamously
banned from baseball by Commissioner Bart Giamatti for betting on
the game. Despite his fervent denial and appeals to two subsequent
Commissioners (Fay Vincent and
Bud Selig,) the ban remains. I believed Rose for a long time. I read
his book My Story and shook the
mans hand after he autographed it
in the early 1990s. The 10-year-old
child in us doesnt die easily.
He was, as is now known, a
spectacular liar, one fueled by the
same pride that made him MLBs
Hit King. In 2004, Rose admitted to betting on the Reds to win
while he was manager; earlier this
year, evidence indicated that he bet
on baseball as an active player. Yet
Rose, robbed of his baseball identity and no doubt driven by the need
for Hall of Fame immortality, continues his quest for reinstatement.
Rose met with new Commissioner
Fred Manfred last week; a decision
is anticipated by years end.
Let him in. Why not? Yeah,
hes unethical. A liar. A violator
of baseballs golden rule. But isnt
a 25-year penance enough? And
frankly, MLB applying a Puritan
code on Rose wreaks of hypocrisy. Its sacred Hall of Fame is

already filled with miscreants. Cap

Anson helped establish the color
barrier by refusing to play with
African Americans. Commissioner
Kenesaw Mountain Landis perpetuated baseballs segregation for
decades (Jackie Robinson finally
integrated the sport three years
after Landiss death.) Orlando
Cepeda was incarcerated for drug
smuggling. Gaylord Perry made a
career out of doctoring the baseball. Babe Ruth was a drunk and a
womanizer. And Willie McCovey
pled guilty to tax evasion. All are
enshrined in Cooperstown.
Where was baseballs high moral
standard, its reverence for the sanctity of the game, during the steroid
era? Comparing crimes is difficult,
but isnt gambling Roses sin
abhorred because it compromises
competition? Doesnt the presence
of hulked up players capable of artificially-enhanced performance do
the same thing? Why not let them
all in? Excluded, Rose and the juicers are pariahs. With Hall of Fame
passes, their baseball accomplishments and sins can be properly
documented. Tattoo their baseball
immortality with well-earned scarlet letters: S for steroid users,
G for Rose the gambler.
How will Manfred rule at Roses
parole hearing? The bet (pardon
the pun) is he remains banned. Regardless, Roses predicament is his
own doing, the byproduct of pervasive, ego-fueled deceit. For decades
Rose clung to his act, admitting the
truth only after hard evidence exposed his charade. The purposeful concealment compounded the
transgression and didnt allow
America to indulge its compulsive
need to forgive (particularly the
sins of its favorite sons.) Had Rose
just owned his error in 1989 and
overturned every uncomfortable
stone in his checkered past, hed
be back in the publics good graces
and would likely be a member of
the Hall of Fame.
Despite all his on-field accomplishments, that the brutal consequences from his lack of personal
ownership and genuine remorse is what the Hit King has taught
that 10-year-old boy in the 32 years
since their introduction. A melancholy thanks to you, Mr. Rose.
Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@
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Thursday, October 1, 2015

Kyle Lee's Winchester First Comes

in Coveted Virginia Nationals
Tyler Bare Triumphs in RUSH
Crate Late Model Main

By Doug Watson
Contributing Writer

Mercersburg Pa.'s Kyle Lee capped a perfect

weekend with his first-career Winchester feature win in last Saturday nights 30-lap "Virginia Nationals" Limited Late Model feature,
steering his Dougie Timmoms owned Rocket
no.2T.
Justin Williams and Kyle Lee shared the
front-row for the start with Lee surging into the
race lead at the field scampered into turn one.
Lee had his machine dialed in to the slick but
racy Winchester surface as he would eventually lead all 30-circuits. Scott Palmer chased
Lee for the first 19-laps before his car quit,
handing the spot to Justin Weaver who then
took up the chase but was no match for Lee and
would settle for runner-up honors. "It's really
neat to come to a track we don't race at very
often and come home with a win." A jubilant
Lee stated during his post race interview. "The
track was in great shape tonight and I was able
to move around a bit and the longer we went
green the better our car got." Heavy lapped
traffic was the only real scare Lee faced during his winning drive. "Yeah, they were a bit
tricky tonight," said Lee. "I didn't want to see
any yellows because our car didn't fire well on
the restarts but we were able to get it done."
2015 champion Jonathan DeHaven was third,
Kurt Zimmerman was fourth with 20th starting Bubby Dillman completing the top-five.
Heats for the 32 cars entered went to Lee, Allan Brannon and Scott Palmer with Bob Dunn
taking the consolation.
Tyler Bare roared to the win in the 30-lap
RUSH Crate Late Model feature. Bare's win
was his second at Winchester this season and
seventh overall win for the 2015 Virginia Motor Speedway track champion. Bare and newly
crowned Winchester champion Darin Henderson were the front row for the start with Bare
vaulting into the race lead as the field completed the first circuit. Bare would eventually
lead the distance but would have to repel a late
race rush from eventual runner-up Brad Ritter
to secure the win aboard his MasterSbilt no.30.
"The track was a little slick here tonight, but
dad and the crew had this car working really
good tonight," Bare stated. "We've had a really
good season this year and I want to thank all
our sponsors who helped us this season." Logan Roberson was third with Reese Masiello
and Transton Stoner rounding out the top-five.
Heats for the 24 entries went to Henderson,
Ritter and Masiello.
2015 Hagerstown Speedway Pure Stock
champion Chris Ebersole took top-honors in
the 35-lap Pure Stock feature. Bedford Speedway regular Zane Weicht lead the first two
laps before Ebersole shot into the race lead.
Ebersole would then pace the remainder of
the event but would have to survive a spirited
drive from 2015 Winchester champion Mike
Franklin, who came all the way from his 19th
starting spot, to score the popular win. "We
always seem to have a good car here, but not
many good finishes," Ebersole said after his
win. "When I saw Mike get there in second
I thought I might be in trouble because he
started so far back, he must have been pretty
good, but It feels really good to hold him off
and get the win," Craig Parrill, Mike Bennett
and Mike Potts trailed at the finish. Heat wins
for the 32 car field went to Mike Corbin, Bennett and Weicht with Mike Franklin winning

the consolation.
In other action Richrad Gwizdale took
the win in the 35-lap Four-Cylinder main after apparent winner Frankie Gordon failed a
post-race inspection, Bryan Neff drove to his
first-career Winchester feature win in the 20lap Enduro Stock feature and Jason Wilkins
collected his seventh win of the season in the
15-lap U-Car contest.
Limited Late Model feature finish
1.Kyle Lee 2.Justin Weaver 3. Jonathan
DeHaven 4.Kurt Zimmerman 5. Bubby Dillman 6. Wesley Bonebrake 7. Gerald Davis
8. Brian Wright 9.Rodney Walls 10. Robbie
Emory 11. Danny Zechman 12. Chase Billet
13.Travis Stickley 14.Keith Walls 15. Grant
Adams 16. Brian Booze 17. Kyle Martin 18.
Kyle Lear 19.Scott Palmer 20. Justin Williams
21. Tommy Wagner III 22. Bob Dunn 23. Allan Brannon 24. Joe Clower 25. Jason Smith
26. Derrick Quade DNQ- Tom Chaffins, Bruce
Kane, Dallas Richards, James Carte, Jimmy
Richards, Don Woodruff
RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish
1. Tyler Bare 2.Brad Ritter 3. Logan Roberson 4.Reese Masiello 5. Transton Stoner
6.Steve Lowery 7.Richard Hawkins 8. Tanner
Kerr 9.Timmy Booth 10.Scott Sweeney 11.
Jamie Sutphin 12. Darin Henderson 13.Rob
Nichols 14. John Imler 15.Dylan Lweis 16.
Ben Bowie 17.Wes Branner 18. Harry Shipe
19. Brian Lederhouse 20. Walter Nichols 21.
Matt Tarbox 22.Scott Merryman 23. Dave
Friedrich 24. Joe Hall
Pure Stock feature finish
1. Chris Ebersole 2.Mike Franklin 3.Craig
Parrill 4.Mike Bennett 5.Mike Potts 6. Mike
Corbin 7. Jeremy Tinsman 8. Sean Dawson
9. Jimmy Combs 10.Kevin Koontz 11. Chris
Derr 12. Mike Grady Jr. 13. Troy Kassiris 14.
Ricky Edmonds 15. Mark Hutchison 16.David
Kaiser 17. Jasen Geesaman 18. Chuck Bowie
19. Rick Stouffer 20. Zane Weicht 21.Bob
Egley 22. James Gray 23. Keith Koontz 24.
Tony Catlett DNQ- Mike Desch, Jessie Hitz,
Ryan Smith, Randy Rowe, Mike Raleigh, Sam
Crouch, Walt Homberg, Andy Adkins
Enduro Stock feature finish
1. Bryan Neff 2.Tyler Gray 3.Tommy Caravello 4. Dylan Rutherford 5.John Catlett
6.Ralph Hansberger 7.Allan Jones 8. Paul
Jones 9. Dalton Dillman 10. Joe Hower 11.
William Crook 12. Rodney Miner 13. Greg
Mattingly 14.Ray Priest 15. Charles Nobitt 16.
Jay Priest
Four Cylinder feature finish
1. Rich Gwizdale 2.Michael Pfaff 3.Austin
Stover 4.Jason Stoner 5. Gary Newell 6. Ed
Gageby 7. Tommy Whitt 8. Randy Linaburg
9. Justin Hottle 10.Roger Whitlock 11. Allen
Whitt Jr. 12.Mark Cole 13.Willy Dodson 14.
Ethan Ours 15. Allen Vaughan 16. Brian Gordon 17.Matt Williamson 18. Melvin Ours 19.
Dave Mullenax 20. Rich Newcomer 21. Jesse
Boyce 22.Frankie Gordon (DQ)
U-Car feature finish
1.Jason Wilkins 2.Greg Carrico 3. Kevin
Oates 4. Terry Leach 5. Ricky Feltner 6. Robert Wilson 7.Robert Plaugher Jr. 8. Charlie
Good 9.Alan Dice 10.Randy Wilkins 11. TJ
Collins 12. Dennis Lamb 13. Gene Wilson

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Thursday, October 1, 2015

St. Marys Ryken Names

New Dean of Academics

CSM Names Cast for The Bright

Blue Mailbox Suicide Note
Cause Theatre Production Examines
How Teens Deal with Issue of Suicide

SMR also welcomes Dawn Carroll

as the chief advancement officer and
Betsy Haley as the director of marketing and communications.
Mrs. Carroll is an SMR alumnus and
native of St. Marys County. She joins
the staff with a strong background in
engagement, communications and
sponsorship. Her experience spans
into both public and private sectors,
and with her out-of-the-box-thinking
strategy, she will increase awareness
of the SMR mission and be an advocate for future campaigns.
Mrs. Haley also is a St. Marys
County native and recently relocated
back from Baltimore with her family.
She joins the staff with an extensive
background in project management,
communications and building and
maintaining brand equity. She will
spread the news about the SMR brand
and student experience through the
development and execution of internal
and external marketing campaigns.
St. Marys Ryken is a Catholic, coeducational; college preparatory high
school community operated under
the Xaverian Brothers sponsorship
dedicated to academic excellence
and individualized student growth.
Students come from many different
counties across the region including Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles,
King George, Prince Georges and St.
Marys. Each year, approximately 99
percent of graduates go to college, and
the Class of 2015 earned $17 million
in college scholarships. To learn more,
visit smrhs.org.

The College of Southern Marylands

Cause Theatre production of The
Bright Blue Mailbox Suicide Note
by Lindsay Price, follows a teen as he
struggles to find the author of the suicide note he found in his mailbox. The
play explores the public and private
ways that a group of teenagers deal with
the issue of suicide and is performed on
the Leonardtown Campus Oct. 2 and Friends discuss the meaning and possible author
of a suicide note that Jake, played by Frank Bowles
La Plata Campus Oct. 15 to 17.
Jake is nothing more than the aver- Jr. of Mechanicsville, center, finds in a bright blue
age high school student. He has many mailbox. Cast includes, seated from left, Alex
LaClair of La Plata in the role of Ken, Devorah Henry
of the same issues that todays students of Bryans Road in the role of Beebee, Bowles,
facestress, insecurity, relationship Morgan Kline of Port Tobacco in the role of Lisa,
problems, isolation and obsessions, Jordan Marbray of Waldorf in the role of Moe and
said Frank Bowles Jr., 18, of the charac- Aston Gorton of Welcome, standing, as the girl.
ter he plays who finds the suicide note.
Having recently graduated
Jordan Marbray, of Waldorf, as Moe; and
high school myself, I understand com- Kaytlin Medley, of Waldorf, as Karen.
pletely how Jake feels, said Bowles, of
Bright Blue Mailbox opens 8 p.m.,
Mechanicsville.
Oct. 2 on the Leonardtown Campus; and
Cast members for Bright Blue Mail- 7:30 p.m., Oct. 15, 8 p.m. Oct. 16 and 2
box include Christopher Fleming, of p.m. Oct. 17 on the La Plata Campus. TickHughesville, as Dennis; Rick Fulton, ets are $5, all ages. This production may
of Bryans Road, as Mr. Arscott and Mr. not be suitable for younger audiences.
Westlake; Casey Garner, of Lusby, as
For more information, visit www.csmd.
Joan; Ashton Gordon, of Welcome, as the edu/Arts or call the Box Office at 301-934girl; Devorah Henry, of Bryans Road, as 7828 or e-mail bxoffc@csmd.edu.
Beebee; Morgan Kline, of Port Tobacco,
as Lisa; Alex LaClair, of La Plata, as Ken; Press Release

St. Marys Ryken announced that

Brad Chamberlain has been named the
Dean of Academics. Mr. Chamberlain
comes to SMR with a wealth of experience in curriculum development and
school administration for high-performing schools in the Ohio area.
I am excited to meet and get to know
the school community and to continue
the fine tradition of excellence St.
Marys Ryken has established, said
Mr. Chamberlain. This is a wonderful
professional and personal opportunity
for me, and I am thrilled to have the
chance to work and learn alongside the
teachers and students and help them
advance the overall academic program
of the school.
Mr. Chamberlain earned his bachelors degree in English from George
Washington University and his masters degree in education administration from Ohio University. He has a
secondary education teacher certification from Denison University.
Mr. Chamberlain began his career
at Cardington High School (Ohio) as
an English teacher for grades 9 to 12.
Mr. Chamberlain continued his career
in the Ohio school system as an assistant principal, assistant principal for
academics and secondary curriculum
director.
St. Marys Ryken is proud of our
excellence in academics and strong
faculty-student relationships, said
SMR Principal Rick Wood. I am
confident that Mr. Chamberlain will
help to strengthen and progress our
long-standing college preparatory,
honors and scholars programs as well
as provide strong leadership for our
students and faculty.

Lexington Park Active

Adult Community

Press Release

Annual Blaine Whorl

Memorial 5K at Ryken

dents who share Blaines passion and

interest in history and the community.
Scholarships are awarded to incoming
freshmen who are graduates of a St.
Marys County middle school and are
active in community service activities
or clubs.
For more information on the race, the
Blaine Whorl Scholarship, or St. Marys
Ryken High School, call 301-373-4162
or visit www.smrhs.org/blainewhorl5k.
St. Marys Ryken is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory high
school community operated under the
Xaverian Brothers sponsorship dedicated to academic excellence and individualized student growth. Students come
from many different counties across
the region including Anne Arundel,
Calvert, Charles, King George, Prince
Georges and St. Marys. Each year, approximately 99 percent of graduates go
to college, and the Class of 2015 earned
$17 million in college scholarships. To
learn more, visit smrhs.org.

Reserve
Your Space
Today!

On Saturday, Oct. 3, runners and

walkers will gather on the St. Marys
Ryken high school campus for the annual Blaine Whorl Memorial 5K run
and walk. The race benefits the Blaine
Whorl Scholarship fund at St. Marys
Ryken. The racecourse takes runners
and walkers through the streets of
downtown Leonardtown and the beautiful, waterfront St. Marys Ryken campus for a challenging yet inspiring race.
This event is open to the public and
begins at 9 a.m. Click here to view the
course map. Registration is open: www.
smrhs.org/blainewhorl5k.
The Blaine Whorl Memorial 5k and
Scholarship is such an integral part
of our lives and our mission to keep
Blaines spirit alive, said Mary Carrice Whorl, Blaines sister. Through
the generosity of this community, we
are able to maintain the Blaine Whorl
Scholarship and continue to provide financial aid to students!
Established in memory of Blaine, a
member of the St. Marys Ryken Class
of 2002, the scholarship recognizes stu-

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Thursday, October 1, 2015

Brian Ganz Opens CSMs Ward Virts Concert Series, Oct. 4

The College of Southern Maryland

will open the 2015-16 Ward Virts Concert Series with a performance by classical pianist Brian Ganz 3 p.m., Oct. 4.
Ganzs performance is the first of six in
the series, all of which are held at the
Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick in the Multipurpose Room of Building B.
Having performed as a soloist with the
St. Louis Symphony, the St. Petersburg
Philharmonic (of Russia), the Baltimore
Symphony, the National Philharmonic
and many more, Ganz is widely regarded as a leading pianist of his generation.

He is a laureate of the Marguerite LongJacques Thibaud and the Queen Elisabeth of Belgium International Piano
Competitions and has performed with
conductors such as Leonard Slatkin,
Marin Alsop, Mstislav Rostropovich and
Piotr Gajewski.
Since 2011, Ganz has been fulfilling
a 10-year project, Extreme Chopin,
in which he will perform the more than
200 complete works by Frdric Chopin
at the Music Center of Strathmore in
Bethesda.
Ganz is on the piano faculty of St.
Marys College of Maryland, where he

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is artist-in-residence, and he is a member of the piano faculty of the Peabody

Conservatory. He is the artist-editor of
the Schirmer Performance Edition of
Chopins Preludes (2005).
The Ward Virts Concert Series is presented and sponsored by the CSM Foundation and is also sponsored by Dr. and
Mrs. Henry Virts, Edward and Patricia
Mehosky, Exelon Corporation, Nancy
Powell Hempstead in memory of Roger
Powell, and Stovy and Anne Brown.
Grants are provided by the Arts Council
of Calvert County and Maryland State
Arts Council.
Admission is free and seating is

open but limited. Doors open for seating at 2:30 p.m. the day of the concert.
For information, contact 443-550-6011,
rfleming@csmd.edu or www.csmd.edu/
calendar/arts/prince-frederick/brianganz-piano. The complete schedule for
the 2015-16 Ward Virts Series is Brian
Ganz (piano), Oct. 4; the Unified Jazz
Ensemble (jazz quartet), Nov. 1; the
Barry Gurley Trio (pop/classical), Feb.
14; the Merling Trio (classical), March 6;
David Kane (jazz/classical), April 3; and
the Octtava Duo (piano), May 1.

In conjunction with Peripheral Artery

Disease Awareness (PAD) month, MedStar
St. Marys Hospital (MSMH) is working to
help educate the community about PAD,
an often undiagnosed illness which left untreated can lead to lower extremity amputation, as well as extensive pain and suffering,
and even death.
It is estimated PAD affects between 8 and
12 million Americans over the age of 50
or one in 20 adults.
PAD is a disease that occurs when arteries particularly in the lower legs become
clogged with fatty deposits that limit blood
flow. PAD increases your risk of heart attack and stroke, but timely detection and
treatment can reduce these risks and improve your quality of life.
To educate communities about the prevention and risk factors associated with
PAD, MedStar Health is working in collaboration with Dare to C.A.R.E to provide
cost-free vascular screenings. Vascular
screenings have been beneficial in uncovering blockages that may have otherwise gone
undetected.
Screenings are quick and pain-free using
ultrasound technology and appointments
include blood pressure checks. If you are
age 50 to 80, smoke, have diabetes, have
high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol, you may be at increased risk for PAD.
Schedule your screening today by calling
410-573-9483, ext. 202 or 203.
In addition to education and informal
screenings, MedStar St. Marys offers a
comprehensive approach to combating
PAD from testing and diagnosis, to treatment and follow-up care. Technologically
advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures are offered through the hospitals
angiography suite, which is complemented
by the wound-care services offered through
MSMHs state-of-the-art Wound Healing
Center.
Many people who have PAD do not experience any symptoms, said Charlene Rohulich, Operations Specialist for MedStar
St. Marys Wound Healing Center. Smokers, African Americans, people with high
blood pressure, and individuals older than
50 with diabetes are at a much greater risk
of having the disease.
Typical symptoms of PAD include:
Fatigue, heaviness and cramping in the
legs during activities such as walking or
climbing stairs that goes away with rest;
Pain in the legs and/or feet at rest, disturbing sleep;

Sore or wounds on toes, feet or legs that

heal slowly, poorly or not at all;
Color changes in the skin of the feet, including paleness or blueness;
A lower temperature in one leg compared
to the other leg;
Poor nail growth and decreased hair
growth on toes and legs.
The Wound Healing Center offers a variety of tests for PAD including an ankle-brachial index (ABI), a painless and easy procedure that involves comparison between
blood pressure readings in the ankles and
the arms, and a Doppler ultrasound to see
which artery or arteries are blocked.
MSMH offers tests for PAD and our
Wound Healing Center treats chronic
wounds which may have underlying conditions of PAD, Rohulich said. Many people
dont realize that lifestyle changes are an
important part of managing PAD.
The following action steps can help manage PAD.
Quitting smoking
Correcting blood pressure and cholesterol issues
Developing healthy eating habits
Create an exercise plan
Consult with a doctor about medications
that may help PAD
Special procedures and surgeries to open
arteries that have narrowed
PAD can increase a persons risk of
heart attack, stroke, amputation and possibly death. It is important to discuss your
risk factors with your doctor, said Rohulich
MedStar St. Marys Wound Healing Center is equipped with two state-of-the-art
hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) chambers, which use a combination of high pressure and pure oxygen to help patients heal
at a quicker rate than traditional treatments.
The facility s is one of nearly 800 centers
in the nation managed by Healogics, the
nations largest provider of advance wound
care services.
People with wounds that have not improved with traditional methods of treatment may benefit from a visit to MedStar
St. Marys Wound Healing Center. For
more information about the Wound Healing
Center, visit the hospitals web site at MedStarStMarys.org. To schedule an appointment, call 240-434-7670. To be referred to a
vascular surgeon at MedStar St. Marys, call
the Medical Staff Office at 301-475-6088.

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September is PAD
Awareness Month

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Thursday, October 1, 2015

Lost In the Woods:

Tales of the Past

For the past 17 years, Ghosts of Sotterley has been

an iconic community Halloween event! Take a journey with us through some of the darkest moments
of Sotterley folklore! Youll need your wits to get
through this entertaining walking tour through Sotterleys forest. Prepare to encounter both earthly inhabitants and those not of this earth on this spooky
outdoor walking tour production! Be aware! Travelers will have to navigate rough terrain!
Advanced reservations are required. Tickets
are $15 per person and may be purchased online
at www.sotterley.org. Group rates are available by
calling our office: 301-373-2280. May not be suitable for young children. Dress appropriately for this
spooky outdoor walking tour production. No refunds - held rain or shine. First performances begin
at 7 p.m.
Exclusive for Sotterley Members! Pay only $10
per person for performances on Thursday, October
23rd! Advance reservations required.

LIBRARY ITEMS
Preschool STEM Explorers
The Lexington Park branch will hold
Preschool STEM Explorers: Build it Big!
on Monday, October 12 from 10 a.m.
to 11 a.m. Little engineers, come build!
Read books about construction, then try
out some building challenges like towers,
ramps, and bridges. This program is for
ages 3-5, please register.

School- age STEM: CSI Library

Charlotte Hall Library will hold a schoolage STEM program, CSI Library, on Monday, October 12 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Leonardtown Library will hold CSI Library on Monday, October 12 from 5 p.m.
to 6 p.m. Theres been a terrible crime
at the library! Use the tools of science
to collect & analyze clues, make logical
deductions, and solve the mystery before
time runs out. This program is for ages 7
years and older, registration required.

Microsoft Office: Introduction to

PowerPoint 2013
Lexington Park branch will hold an
Introduction to PowerPoint 2013 class
on Monday, October 12 from 2 p.m. to 4
p.m. Participants will learn the basics of
creating multimedia presentations using
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013. Explore how
to animate presentations using various
effects. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1
and 2, or basic skills in using the mouse
and keyboard. Adult computer classes are
limited to ages 16 and up. Registration
required.

Computer Basics 2: Introduction to

Windows 7
Charlotte Hall branch will hold a Computer
Basics 2: Introduction to Windows 7 class
on Tuesday, October 13 from 2 p.m. to 4
p.m. Participants will learn the basics of
creating multimedia presentations using
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013. Explore how
to animate presentations using various
effects. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1
and 2, or basic skills in using the mouse
and keyboard. Adult computer classes are
limited to ages 16 and up. Registration
required.

Minecraft Mania!
Lexington Park branch will hold a Minecraft Mania program on Tuesday, October

13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Share strategies with other Minecrafters, explore new
terrain, gather raw materials and create
amazing structures. This program is for
ages 6-14. Registration is required and
opens two weeks before the program.

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Pets of
the Week

Meet Simon
& Maggie
We are Siamese, if
you please. Simon is
the chocolate Himalayan and he is two
years old. Maggie is
the Snowshoe and
is eight weeks old.
They are both super
friendly and purr
kitties.
If you are interested, please fill out an
application at www.
fe r a lc at r e s c ue md .
org and email it to
diane@feralcatres

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cuemd.org.
You can be preapproved and then
meet them at the
Petco in California
between 11 a.m. and
3 p.m. this weekend.
They both need to
find a home. If you
are feeding a cat outside or know about
a cat outside, please
let Feral Cat Rescue know so that it
can be trapped and
spayed.

LEGO fun!
Leonardtown branch will hold LEGO Fun
on Friday, October 16 from 2 p.m. to 4
p.m. The library supplies the bricks, you
bring the imagination! All ages.

aMAZEing Mazes
Lexington Park branch will hold aMAZEing Mazes on Friday, October 16 from
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Love mazes and
puzzles? Love building stuff? Design and
draw paper mazes, build marble mazes
from LEGO and recycled materials, challenge your friends and take on the life-size
mega-maze! All ages.

One Maryland One Book: The Boys

in the Boat
Charlotte Hall branch will hold a book
discussion on Monday, October 5 at 7
p.m. about the One Maryland One Book
selection, The Boys in the Boat by Daniel
James Brown. Leonardtown branch will
hold a book discussion on The Boys in
the Boat on Thursday, October 15 at 7
p.m. Copies of the book are available for
checkout.

Outfitting Outlander: So Much More

Then Kilts, Ye Ken!
Lexington Park branch will hold a special
Outlander program: Outfitting Outlander:
So Much More Then Kilts, Ye Ken!
on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 6:30 to
7:30 p.m. For people who do historical
archaeology for a living, the eye candy
provided by the new Outlander series
on Starz goes beyond attractive men in
kilts and ladies in gowns. There is a lot of
accurate material culture to get excited
about in Outlander, and the Maryland
Archaeological Conservation Laboratory
at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
has the artifacts to prove it. This talk will
explore how Outlanders costumes and
props compare to 18th-century artifacts
recovered by archaeologists in Maryland
such as table glass, medicine containers,
horse tack, architecture, weaponry, clothing, and more.

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Forrest Hall Farm and Orchard

By Crista Dockray
Staff Writer
Forrest Hall Farm and Orchard has been
a family farm since the early 1900s. In the
beginning it was a tobacco farm, and now,
on 90 acres, it bears vegetables, fruit, meat,
flowers, and most importantly for fall, corn.
When the farm switched over from tobacco to the store and the products it grows
today, they changed the name to Forrest
Hall to reflect it. They took risks getting
into agritourism but the risk paid off as the
public supported them and they were able
to grow the farm with new pieces almost
every year.
Now the farm offers a picnic area, sand
box, playground equipment, hayride, corn
crib, hay, pet goats, resident bunnies, volleyball net, corn maze, pumpkins, farm
facts, u-pick greens, country home dcor
and more. Recently they planted seven
acres of wine grapes as a supply to Port of
Leonardtown Winery. They have planted
300 vines of table grapes and will soon
have them available as well.
If they like agriculture, if they like farm

fresh produce or apples, weve got it, said

Wood.
They promise that all apples and peaches
are, at most, two to three days old when
bought and are told they taste much differently then what is usually found at the local
store.
This year, on Sept. 19, the Crazy Corn
Maze opened its stalks to the public with
the theme, programs that support the
youth in agriculture. It honors 4H and
FFA, which both promote agricultural interests and skills in youth.
The four acre maze is family cut and designed, which is rare as many farms hire
companies with GPS systems to design and
cut the mazes for them. Joe Wood, owner
and proprietor, says this is an unnecessary
expense and says their maze is homemade.
This year Joe and Mary Woods youngest son designed the maze, cut it himself,
and kept it a surprise from the rest of the
family until Sept. 1.
Tickets are $7 per person and free for
children under 3 years with purchase of
adult admission. Tickets are $6 each for
groups of 10 or more. Discounts are avail-

able for large groups.

Forrest Hall also offers
a free pumpkin with admission. Tickets are all
inclusive.
Birthday parties are
also possible at Forrest
Hall and have access to
everything that is included in the regular
ticket. Forrest Hall supplies the picnic tables
and can supply hot dogs
and drinks and chips etc.
if it is requested. The families can bring
whatever they would like, the only restriction is open flame.
As the fall season turns into winter the
maze will close sometime in November.
Apples will be up until Christmas and
along with the store that will close around
the same time. The play area is always
open.
In the near future, Forrest Hall will have
a full day of wine tasting with local cheese
from Clover Hill Dairy in Mechanicsville.
They will also have a dressing sampling

Photos by Crista Dockray

Thursday, October 1, 2015

with vegetables using the McCutcheon

products. Check the website for times and
more events.
The farm is open weekends from 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m. and weekdays by appointment.
The store is open Monday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until November. Store
hours change in December. Forrest Hall
Farm and Orchard is located at 39136 Avie
Ln. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 301-884-3086 or visit www.forresthallfarm.com.
crista@countytimes.net

(Maze photo supplied by Forrest Hall)

Heritage Chocolates Opens in Leonardtown

By Crista Dockray
Staff Writer
A sweet addition to Leonardtown recently opened on the corner of Fenwick
and Washington. Heritage Chocolates,
owned by Nicole Heisey and Terra Neely,
offer customers 74 handcrafted, homemade chocolate recipes, plus seasonal
items.
Heisey is the third generation in a
line of chocolate makers, originating in
Scarborough, Maine. Her father and her
fathers family bought Len Libby in the
1920s and her father started working in
the store in the 1940s. The family has
been in chocolate ever since.
Nicole came here to Southern Maryland with her husband and started with
selling chocolate out of her home. Eventually, she met Neely who grew up running different stores with her grandmother, including an ice cream store.
This is where Heritage Chocolates was
born.
The store opened on Sept. 8 and held
their grand opening at the Taste of St.
Marys. It brings a lot of the Maine tradition down to Southern Maryland, but also
has a lot of original recipes as well, some
tailored to the area. One of them brings
out the Maryland pride with Crabs on
the Beach crab shaped chocolates packaged with brown sugar to look like sand.
All chocolate is made on site, is made
with fresh ingredients, and holds no pre-

Photos by Crista Dockray

servatives. If you come in at the right

time, Nicole will be in the kitchen cutting
chocolate, running the chocolate under
the enrober, or filling chocolate pieces
with flavored creams.
A wonderful part of the store is that
you can come in and try a sample of
something new.
Customers, when they come into the
store, if there is anything they havent
tried that they want to try, we will cut
them a sample, said husband of Terra,
Chris Neely.

Heritage chocolates is best known for

their coconut needhams and their peanut
butter meltaways, but it may be impossible to leave the store without trying their
chocolate covered Oreos, pecan turtles,
pomegranate, blueberry bark or their seasonal pumpkin spice pecan brittle. If you
dont like that, there is a whole chocolate
bar of options to choose from.
You can make your own box and sample as many as four to twenty four pieces
for a set price, or choose from their premade boxes on the shelves.
In the future Heritage Chocolates
hopes to hold chocolate making classes,
sell coffee, and they hope to do a special
event for every First Friday.

Make sure to stop by Heritage chocolates, which will have their doors open
for trick-or-treating in Leonardtown
Square. They will also be doing a candy
cane event during the holiday season.
Heritage Chocolates is open Tuesday
through Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and
Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are located
at 22699 Washington St. in Leonardtown.
For more information on Heritage Chocolates, call 240-587-3123 or visit www.
heritagechocolateshop.com. To stay up
to date on their events and releases, visit
their Facebook page.
crista@countytimes.net

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Thursday, October 1, 2015

CLUES ACROSS

1. Mythological bird
4. Norwegian sea inlets
10. Military mailbox
11. Curved span
12. One hundred grams
14. Chest muscle (slang)
15. Old Portuguese pennies
16. Remove connection
18. Gas storage container
19. Conakry is the capital
20. Erstwhile
24. W. Australian capital
26. Dr. Lauras initials
27. Death notice
28. Irtysh River city
30. So. Am. country
31. Last in an large series
34. Term for alternative
musical passage
36. 12
37. A nestling hawk or
falcon
39. Vice president
40. Detailed criteria for a
piece of work

41. Six
42. Gossipy
46. Relating to the body
48. Incendiary liquid used
in firebombs
51. Plunder
52. Niger capital
53. Game of chukkas
54. Genus Hedera
55. Government prosecutor
56. Plural of genus
58. Born of
59. Livebearers tropical
fishes
60. Doctor of Education

CLUES DOWN

1. Plundering
2. Can-_____, kitchen tool
3. Crested Australian
parrot
4. 4th tone of scale
5. Author of The Rings
6. Mains
7. Major European river
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9. 40th state
12. A tight embrace
13. Large African antelope
17. Impertinence
21. Wild Eurasian
mountain goat
22. City in Malaysia
23. Small ornamental bag
25. Nelsons ship
29. Point midway between
S and SE
31. Untouchables Elliot
32. Misprint
33. Heme
35. Italian mountain range
38. Surgical knife
41. Purple
43. Forfeited
44. Fixed a female cat
45. An edible tuberous root
47. Formerly included in
genus Cedrela
49. Headed up
50. Soft shelled clam genus
56. Country doctor
57. Equally

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October Month Long

October at North End Gallery
North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick St.,
Leonardtown)- Tuesday Saturday, 10
a.m. 5 p.m.; Saturday, noon 4 p.m.
For the month of October, the North
End Gallery celebrates a two-woman
show featuring potter Sarah Houde and
silkscreen artist Jeanne Norton Hammett. In addition to pottery inspired by
her travels, Houde has produced a new
collection of gracefully formed bowls
depicting Chesapeake waterfowl. Southern Maryland country and water scenes
influenced Hammetts rich silk-screen
creations. This show will run from
September 29 through November 1. For
additional information, call the gallery at
301-475-3130 or visit www.northendgallery.org.

Thursday, Oct. 1

to the public! For more information, visit

www.vfwpost2632.com.

Friday, Oct. 2
Cause Theatre: The Bright Blue
Mailbox Suicide Note.
College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus (22950 Hollywood Rd,
Leonardtown)- 8 p.m.
A performance by CSMs Cause
Theatre. Jake finds an unaddressed
suicide note in his mailbox but doesnt
know who its from. He goes on a
crusade to find the notes author but
instead stumbles upon a secret he
never wanted to know. Tickets are $5,
all ages. Production may not be suitable
for all audiences. For more information,
call 301-934-7828.

Saturday, Oct. 3

Quality Street Holiday Appetizers

Cooking Class
Quality Street (41625 Fenwick St., Leonardtown)- 6:30 p.m.

Blessing of the Fleet

St. Clemens Island Museum (38370
Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point) 11
a.m.

Join the instructor Aaron Weiner to learn

how to make Tomato Portobello spinach
Napoleon with goat cheese and balsamic reduction; Bacon spinach flatbread
with garlic shallots bread, tomatoes and
caramelized onions; Bacon wrapped
scallops with smoky chipotle glaze over
jalapeno cornbread; Fried pasta cakes
with tomato basil bruschetta topping.
Class fee is $65. Class registration required. For more information, visit www.
qualitystreetcatering.com.

A fun filled two-day family event honoring Marylands Birthplace occurring.

Take a tour of St. Clements Island,
Blackistone Lighthouse and St. Clements Island Museum. Enjoy live entertainment, great Southern Maryland food,
and plenty of childrens activities. $10
per day at the gate or get a 2-day pass
for only $15. Children 12 and under are
free. For more information, call 7th District Optimist Club at 301-481-2801.

Zumba Gold-Toning
Sunderland Elementary School (150 C
Jones Rd., Sunderland)- 7 p.m.
This class is Zumba Gold Toning class
- a dance/fitness program specifically
designed for the beginner that allows
you to move at your own pace while
working with light weights. No experience is necessary.
Come see what its all about. We have
a great group of ladies who have a blast
while growing stronger with every class.
For more information, visit www.zumba.
com and search for the program.
Am. Legion Post 221 Meeting
AL Post 221 (21690 Colton Point Rd.,
Avenue)- 8 p.m.
American Legion Post 221 invites all
active duty personnel and veterans to
join us for our monthly meeting on the
first Thursday of each month at 8 p.m.
Visit our website at www.alpost221.
webs.com or e-mail us at alpost221@
netscape.net. Call 301-884-4071 for
more information.
Gutbuster Cheese Steaks
VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd., California)- 5:30 p.m.
Ditch the cooking tonight and swing
by the VFW for a delicious Philly Style
Cheese Steak. Choose Steak or Chicken and add mushrooms, peppers, onions, cheese and sauce, we make them
your way! All orders come with fries for
only $8, eat in or take them to go! Open

Womens Ministry Conference

Hughesville Baptist Church (8505 Old
Leonardtown Rd, Hughesville)- 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
The mission for this Conference is to
encourage, teach and counsel women
as they make a journey to be out of
control and fully dependent on God
for their emotional and spiritual needs.
Tickets are on sale for this all day event,
which will include speakers Melody
Knox, Church Strengthening Specialist
and Interim Womans Missionary Union
(WMU) Executive Director and Terri
Corrick, Women Ministry Speaker; multiple breakout sessions, breakfast and
lunch included. $25 for tickets, for more
information, contact womensministry@
hughesvillebaptist.com.
Audubon Society Field Trip
Cove Point Beach and Marsh (10540
H G Trueman Rd, Lusby)- 8 a.m. to 12
p.m.
Cove Point beach and marsh is a
unique habitat on the Western shore
of the Chesapeake Bay where a living
shoreline project is working to restore
the fresh water marsh and save it from
salt water incursion.
We will search for sparrows, marsh
inhabitants and migrants. This is a
restricted area; directions will be given
upon reservation, which is limited to ten
participants. RSVP by September 30th
to Bob at bobboxwell@hotmail.com or
443-404-5549.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar,

please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by
12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

Sunday, Oct. 4

Wednesday, Oct. 7

Blessing of the Fleet

St. Clemens Island Museum (38370
Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point)- 12
p.m.

Horse Camp for a Day

Greenwell, (25420 Rosedale Manor
Lane, Hollywood)- 8:30 a.m. to 3:30
p.m.

A fun filled two-day family event honoring Marylands Birthplace occurring.

Take a tour of St. Clements Island,
Blackistone Lighthouse and St. Clements Island Museum. Enjoy live entertainment, great Southern Maryland food,
and plenty of childrens activities. $10
per day at the gate or get a 2-day pass
for only $15. Children 12 and under are
free. For more information, call 7th District Optimist Club at 301-481-2801.

For ages 7 to 14, riders will be given

challenges whether they have never
ridden a horse at all or have some experience. Campers will ride once during
the day with a qualified riding instructor.
Other activities include a horse-themed
craft, a sensory trail hike, an afternoon
snack, a horse- themed activity with a
horse such as paint a horse, braid their
mane, give a horse a bath, etc. $60 per
day. Horse Camps for a Day are offered
throughout the school year. Afternoon
extended care available. For more
information, visit www.greenwellfoundation.org.

Riverside Winefest
Sotterly (44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood)- 12 p.m.
The 13th Annual Riverside WineFest,
celebrating 18 of the best Maryland
wineries in the breathtaking setting of
this National Historic Landmark! This
event is all good things rolled into one
weekend. The wine flows freely, live
music is jamming, demonstrations are
educational and entertaining, artists are
selling their exquisite creations, food
is scrumptious, and the 1703 Plantation House Mini Tours and the Colonial
Revival Garden Tours are free. $5 for
children ages 6-20, $25 General Admission at the Gate, $2 Parking Fee Rain or
shine event. For more information, visit
www.sotterly.org or call 301-373-2280.

Monday, Oct. 5
Girls Night Out: Fall Harvest Bowl
Lanterns
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Art Center (13480 Dowell Rd, Lusby)- 6:30 to
9:30 p.m.
Grab your favorite snack or beverage
and your best bud and join us as we
make pumpkin and gourd shaped bowls
and candle lanterns from pinch pots.
Experiment with various stamps and
tools for creative textures. Perfect for
beginners, members are $85; nonmembers $90. All materials provided.
Registration required. To register, call
410-326-4640. For more information,
visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Tuesday, Oct. 6
Horse Camp for a Day
Greenwell, (25420 Rosedale Manor
Lane, Hollywood)- 8:30 a.m. to 3:30
p.m.
For ages 7 to 14, riders will be given
challenges whether they have never
ridden a horse at all or have some experience. Campers will ride once during
the day with a qualified riding instructor.
Other activities include a horse-themed
craft, a sensory trail hike, an afternoon
snack, a horse- themed activity with a
horse such as paint a horse, braid their
mane, give a horse a bath, etc. $60 per
day. Horse Camps for a Day are offered
throughout the school year. Afternoon
extended care available. For more
information, visit www.greenwellfoundation.org.

Audubon Meeting
Calvert County Fairview Branch Library
(8120 Southern Maryland Boulevard,
Owings)- 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Lying within the Indomalaya ecozone,
Sri Lanka is one of 25 biodiversity
hotspots in the world. Although relatively
small in size this country has the highest biodiversity density in Asia. Come
and enjoy our favorite local Audubon
lecturers as they present their latest
travel adventures and finds. Mingling
and refreshments start at 7 p.m. For
more information, contact SMAS President Michael Patterson, 301-752-5763
Michael.Patterson@pgparks.com.

Thursday, Oct. 8
Writers of Color Book Club
Waldorf West Library (10405 ODonnell
Pl, Waldorf)- 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Writers of Color Book Club is a monthly
book discussion group that welcomes
members who enjoy reading books by
writers of African descent. The group
explores a variety of genres, and contemporary and classic titles, with candor
and objectivity. This months selection
will be Fistful of Benjamins by Kiki
Swinson. For more information, call
301-645-1395.

Friday, Oct. 9
Calvert Hospice Volunteer Training
Burnett Calvert Hospice House (4559
Sixes Rd, Prince Frederick) 6 to 9 p.m.
We are looking for volunteers to sit with
patients, help in the Calvert Hospice
office, work at the Shoppe for Hospice,
serve as a buddy for a child at Camp
Phoenix, facilitate the Bridges support
group, or assist at other special events
in the community.
Pre-registration is required. For more
information, contact Amanda Peterson
at 410-535-0892 or apeterson@calverthospice.org. Applications are located at
www.calverthospice.org.

Saturday, Oct. 10
Dinner at Van Sweringens
The Shop at Farthings Ordinary (47414

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Old State House Road, St. Marys City)5:30 to 8 p.m.

Who needs a home-cooked meal when
you can have a hearth-cooked one?
Cook and enjoy an authentic and delicious colonial meal! Ages 18+. Reservations required. $30 per person, $25 for
HSMC members. For more information
or to make a reservation, call 240-8954990 or email info@hsmcdigshistory.
org.
All Saints Episcopal Churchs Treasures Sale
Parish Hall (Intersection of Rts. 2 and 4,
Sunderland)- 8 a.m. to noon.
Find great buys, gently used items and
perhaps even a unique antique.
Free parking; free admission. For more
information, call 410-257-7694.
Fishin Buddies Derby
Gilbert Run Park (13140 Charles Street,
Charlotte Hall)- 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Anglers compete by teams, which must
include one adult at least 21 years
old and one child between the ages
of six and 15. Each team must supply
their own rods and bait. Trophies will
be awarded in the two age divisions.
Bank anglers will compete separately
from those who fish from a boat. Local
businesses have donated numerous
fishing-related door prizes. All teams
are eligible for the door prize drawings.
The entry fee is $7 per team, and preregistration is required. Space is limited.
Entry forms are available at Gilbert Run
Park or the Department of Public Works
main office. For more information or en-

try forms, call the Department of Public

Works, Parks & Grounds Division, at
301-932-3470 or 301-870-2778.

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or email office@christepiscopalchaptico.
org.

Cow Pie Bingo

Flat Iron Farms (45840 Highway to
Heaven Lane, Great Mills)- 12 to 4 p.m.

Audubon Field Trip

Indian Head Rail Trail (MD Rte 224, Mason Springs Parking Lot)- 8 a.m. to 12
p.m.

A free event sponsored by the Ridge

Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary
involving fun for the whole family, rain
or shine. Cows will be released at 2
p.m. Cow pie Bingo tickets $10 each:
1st prize $3000; 2nd prize $2000; 3rd
prize $1000. There will be a Classic Car
Show, Petting Zoo, Food Available, and
Flat Iron Farm Shops will be open.

There are areas on the Indian Head

Rail Trail that provide us with one of the
best area hot spots for Red-Headed
Woodpeckers. This fall trip enables you
to enjoy hearing the chatter of the RedHeaded Juveniles and of course the fun
of fall warbler identification. Meet/park
at the lot off of MD Rte. 224 at the trail
(just east of MD Rte. 225). NO

For more information, call 240-2588496.

RSVP required. This is an open field trip

to enable last minute joining. For more
information, contact Lynne at comstockel@aol.com.

Fall Dinner
Parish Hall (37497 Zack Fowler Rd,
Chaptico)- 12 to 5 p.m.
Historic Christ Church will host their
annual Fall Dinner. Enjoy your dinner
inside the hall or carry-out. The dinner
menu features: Fried Oyster & Ham dinner w/sides for $20, Fried Oyster dinner
w/sides for $16, Ham dinner w/sides for
$10, Oyster Po Boy for $8, and Ham w/
roll for $5. Sides are: Parslied potatoes,
Cole slaw, applesauce, and roll. Credit
cards accepted. Also available: Fried
Oyster basket, Scalded Oysters outside,
hot dogs, and baked goods. The Parish
Market will include Christ Church cookbooks and ornaments. Please come
and enjoy a delicious home-cooked
dinner and a day in the country. Tour our
historic church that was built in 1736.
For more information, call 301-884-3451

Sunday, Oct. 11
Breakfast All-You-Can-Eat
Valley Lee VFD & RS Auxiliary (5245
Drayden Rd., Valley Lee)- 8 to 11 a.m.
Cost for adults is $8, children from age
6 12 is $4, and children 5 and under
are free; Menu consists of scrambled
eggs, home fried potatoes, pancakes,
French toast, sausage links, ham, hot
biscuits, creamed chipped beef, spiced
applesauce, grits, assorted juices, milk
and coffee. For more information, call
301-994-9999.
Apple Festival
Loretto Hall (37575 Chaptico Rd, Chaptico)- 12 to 5 p.m.

Our Lady of the Waysides annual Apple

Festival offers great local food, apple
desserts, apples and fall produce, arts
and crafts for sale, childrens games,
pumpkin painting, face painting, scare
crow making, Bingo and live music by
Riverside South and Coastline. There
will be a cash raffle and an Apple Basket raffle and a Silent Auction. In lieu of
an admittance fee, Our Lady Works of
Mercy will accept monetary donation as
well as nonperishable food items for the
Mary Lou Gough Food Pantry. Event will
be held rain or shine. For more information, please contact Brenda Russell at
301-247-1871 or at rsbrssll@aol.com.

Monday, Oct. 12
Horse Camp for a Day
Greenwell, (25420 Rosedale Manor
Lane, Hollywood)- 8:30 a.m. to 3:30
p.m.
For ages 7 to 14, riders will be given
challenges whether they have never
ridden a horse at all or have some experience. Campers will ride once during
the day with a qualified riding instructor.
Other activities include a horse-themed
craft, a sensory trail hike, an afternoon
snack, a horse- themed activity with a
horse such as paint a horse, braid their
mane, give a horse a bath, etc. $60 per
day. Horse Camps for a Day are offered
throughout the school year. Afternoon
extended care available. For more
information, visit www.greenwellfoundation.org.

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Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m.
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8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637
301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627
Senior Pastor Dr. J. Derek Yelton
Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins

Sunday School (all ages)

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Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study
Wednesday Discipleship Classes
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21800 N. Shangri-La, Dr. #8

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Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-866-5772
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9:15 am
10:30 am
6:00 pm
7:00 pm

Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m.
Friday Men Perfecting Men 7 p.m

CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Cecilia Church

47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429

St. Marys City, MD 20686 301-862-4600
Vigil Mass:
4:30 pm Saturday
Sunday:
8:00 am
Weekday (M-F):
7:30 am
Confessions:
3-4 pm Saturday
www.stceciliaparish.com

St. GeorGe roman CatholiC ChurCh

St. George Church:
Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
St. Francis Xavier Chapel:
Saturday, 7:00 p.m. (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
Weekday Mass Schedule: Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 1st Sat: 9:00 a.m.
Confessions: Saturdays: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment

19199 St. George Church Road Valley Lee, MD 20692

301-994-0607 www.saintgeorgeromancatholicchurch.org

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Here at Bible Temple, we believe that in
this life it is important to have strong and
healthy relationships
1.A relationship with Christ
2. A personal relationship with
family and friends
Through these relationships, we develop
the characteristics of love, understanding
and forgiveness; the true heart of Christ.
Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit
in the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:3).

We invite you to experience the change

the transformation with us. Just bring
your heart and God will supply the rest.
Come grow with us in a place,
Where the Word Reaches the Heart!
Everyone is Welcome!
Leadership: Pastor Joseph and
First Lady Marilyn Young
Sunday School for all ages: 9:00AM
Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45AM
Bible Study: Wednesdays at 7:30PM
Address: 29050 New Market Village Road,
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Website: www.bibletemplechurch.org
Phone number: 301-374-9110

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Thursday, Oct. 8

George Dunn

Swamp Candy

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd.,

Dowell) 7:30 p.m.

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd.,

Dowell) 8 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 2
Mike Starkey
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd.,
Dowell) 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3
Winefest
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd.,
Dowell) 8 p.m.
15 Strings
Morris Point Restaurant (38669
Morris Point Rd., Abell) 5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 5
Team Trivia
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd.,
Dowell) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Team Feud
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd.,
Dowell) 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Open Mic Night
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd.,
Dowell) 6 p.m.

Oktoberfest Oct 8 - 10
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd.,
Dowell) 5 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9
Latrice Carr
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd.,
Dowell) 8 p.m.
15 Strings CD Release Party
Patuxent Pub and Grill (258
Town Square Dr., Lusby) 6
p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10
15 Strings
Leonardtown Winery (23190
Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown) 5 p.m.
Wine and Beer Tasting
St. James Episcopal Church (7
Potomac Ave., Indian Head) 5
p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 11
25th Hour Band
Tall Timbers Marina (18521 Herring Creek Rd., Tall Timbers) 4
p.m.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

The 39 Steps
By Crista Dockray
Staff Writer
Murder, love, and false accusations
are played out on the stage by The Newtowne Players in their performance of
The 39 Steps.
The 39 Steps is a two-time Tony
Award winning murder mystery based
on the 1915 novel by John Buchan and
the Alfred Hitchcock film of 1935, according to the play bill. It premiered in
London for the first time in 2006 and has
since traveled to many stages.
The Newtowne Players performance
is directed by Jennifer Carnahan and
includes only six actors broken down
into four characters and two mimes. All
roles, besides that of Richard Hanny,
change almost every scene.
Both clowns, Jonathan Berry and
Chris Joyce, switch between roles constantly, some with only a simple transformation like a hat change. The audience will see them play train conductors,
newspaper salesmen, thugs, police officers, hotel managers, an inspector, a Scottish bagpipe player,
and more.
Berry commented that his favorite part was playing the evil
professor because he feels that
many actors want to play that
type of character at least once.
The hardest part for him was the
constant change of accents and
the fast paced back and forth.
The stage is arguably a star of
the show as it rotates and changes scenes constantly with the
manpower of the crew behind
the curtain.
I think its the most creative
use of the stage weve ever had,
said James LePore Media Liaison at the Newtowne Players.
Actor and set designer Jeff
Maher who plays the leading role
of Richard Hanny says it was difficult to work with. After all, he
did walk through doors, jog, and
get pursued by thugs in a train
chase, all while the stage turned.
Another highlight is Jules
Schrader playing the role of The
Woman who will be making her
debut on stage with the Newtowne Players.
Come, watch and enjoy while

the handsome Richard Hanny tries to

clear his name, the identity of the murderer is revealed and the mystery of
The 39 Steps slowly unfolds. The story
is complete with a moving train chase,
quick character changes, clever set
changes, audience interactions, gunshots, applause and laugh signs, and hilarious mimes. It is sure to delight.
The 39 Steps runs for three weekends
only from premiering Oct. 2 and ending
on Oct. 18. Performances are Thursday
through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays
at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults,
$12 for seniors, military and students
and $10 for children 12 and under. On
Thursdays, all tickets are $10. Tickets
can be reserved by calling the box office at 301-737-5447 or by visiting www.
newtowneplayers.org. The show will be
presented at the Three Notch Theatre
located at 21744 South Coral Dr. in Lexington Park. For more information visit
www.newtowneplayers.org.
crista@countytimes.net

Rusty and Steve

Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point
Rd., Piney Point) 7:30 p.m.

The Calvert County Times is always looking for

more local talent to feature! To submit art or
band information for our entertainment
section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net.

Please submit calendar listings by 12 p.m. on

the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

Photos Courtesy of Tia LePore

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Tips For Autumn
By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer

Autumn is upon us, and with the change of seasons

comes the fall to-do list that must be completed before
the arrival of winter weather. Many outdoor jobs are best
completed before temperatures drop, while others can
be tackled indoors to help save energy and prepare for
increased time spent inside the home.
Outdoor cleanup
Autumn means leaves are falling from trees and littering landscapes. Cleaning up leaves can be a timeconsuming task, but its necessary to promote the health
of lawns and other plants. Grass that is completely matted down with leaves can become starved for light and
moisture, and lawns may even rot when forced to spend
winter beneath fallen leaves.
One eco-friendly timesaver is to shred leaves with a
mower (a manual mower is preferable) and leave them
as topdressing for the lawn. As long as the grass blades
can be seen within the leaves, the lawn should be fine.
Shredded leaves will decompose and add necessary nutrients and organic matter to the soil naturally.
Leaves also can be used in annual flower and vegetable gardens to improve the soil. Mulch made from shredded leaves can be placed on the soil around trees and
shrubs. This helps to reduce weed problems and protects
root systems from harsh temperature fluctuations.
Clothing donations
Its time to pack away summer clothing and once
again fill closets and drawers with sweaters and jeans.
Before packing away your summer wardrobe, conduct
an inventory to determine if there are any items you no
longer use. Donate these items or use them as rags when
cleaning.
Keep some short-sleeved shirts accessible so you can
layer them under sweatshirts and sweaters. The heat
from layering will be trapped against your body and
keep you cozier, reducing your reliance on HVAC systems to stay warm.
Home repairs
Check the roof for any missing shingles. In addition,
look for spots where animals or insects may be able to
gain entry into your home. Seal these areas and repair
any leaks. This will make your home more efficient later
on when winter hits its stride.
Remove window air conditioners for the winter. If
they cant be removed, seal them with caulking or tape
and cover them with an airtight, insulated jacket. If you
have forced-air systems, move furniture away from the
vents so that air can flow better around the home and
keep it comfortable.
Check weatherstripping around windows and doors
and make the necessary adjustments. Installing additional insulation also can help reduce energy consumption.
A few tips can help homeowners prepare for autumn
in eco-friendly ways.

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We have fall boarders in our home.

They might be in your home too. No,
its not my little friends the ants, it is
those extremely creepy, scurrying,
large, and furry, Wolf spiders. Some
years seem worse than others. But
this year the Wolf spiders seem extra
aggressive. Last night I faced off with
a huge spider in the living room and
was yelling for Tidbit and my husband
to come look at this spider and save
me. Neither one bothered to leave the
bedroom to help me. I couldnt get
close enough to make sure it was a
wolf, but we did have a stare down.
Thats not hard when something has
eight eyes yes, more creepiness.
I used to not be that scared of
them. In fact, when I lived at a small
beach house on the Chesapeake Bay
about 25 years ago without an indoor
bathroom, I got used to seeing them
in the outhouse and taking showers
with them in the outdoor solar heated
shower. They didnt bother me and I
didnt bother them. I was always told
that they were non-aggressive and not
poisonous. Now, I found out that they
are venomous, but are not normally
aggressive unless they have a nest to
guard. Well, I have a house to guard,
and I would really like them gone. But
it is hard to get rid of spiders, as they
like tiny, unused areas that are impossible to find. I am not going under the
basement steps or in backs of closets
to hunt them too easy to get trapped

with no way out.

Here are a few points from the
USA Spider Chart below:
Venom toxicity - the bite of the
Wolf Spider is poisonous but not lethal. Although non-aggressive, they
bite freely if provoked and should
be considered dangerous to humans.
The bite may be very painful. First
aid and medical attention should be
sought as soon as possible, particularly as to children or the elderly.
Spider Identification - an adult is
1/2 inch to more than 1 inch in body
length - mottled gray to brown in color, with a distinct Union Jack impression on its back. The female carries
its young on its back.
Wolf spiders seem to like clothes
baskets the best. Now when I sort
through the next load I shake everything out, especially when there
is a pile of sheets and blankets to go
through. I usually jump a foot when
I see one hopping out of a fold, and I
know I have washed a few spiders and
crickets before. Between the Wolf
spiders, water beetles, and crickets,
and those weird hopper things, I feel
like I should be working in the insect
department of the museum. I know
we need to fix the gap under the laundry room door, and teach Tidbit how
to close the basement door after she
comes back in. So we have lots of
things we could do. And from my office here I can look through our bedroom to the door to the deck and see a
gap under the screen door.
But I swear that the spider who

was staring me down last night was

bigger than even a Wolf spider. The
spider chart also showed a Mouse spider which I think was more like what
I saw, whom I have taken to calling
Hairy. It was running across the living room floor, and I moved slightly
when I saw it. It stopped, then turned
to face me. Thats when we had the
stare down. I know there are many
people who will be upset with what
I tried to do next: I got up to see if I
could grab something to smash the
spider. The closest thing was a large
rubber ball in Tidbits toy area that we
keep for the grandkids. I went for that
and the spider went under the dining
room table. I threw the ball at it and
think I hit it, but after it got its senses
back it ran somewhere else and hid.
Now, I have a really mad large spider
who could be plotting my demise. Believe me, this morning when I was out
in the living room watching the news,
I also had one eye out for Hairy. I am
thinking I should set a trap for him.
Any ideas on that would be greatly
appreciated. Until then Hairy, watch
out cause this time its going to be a
hard, softball coming at you.
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to:
shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or
find me on facebook:
Shelby Oppermann

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Thursday, October 1, 2015

St. Marys Department of Aging

Programs and Activities

The Garvey Senior Activity Center is hosting its 1st annual Pumpkin Decorating for the
Cure for Breast Cancer on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 10
a.m. Participants are invited to decorate a small
white pumpkin with pink ribbons and other pink
embellishments to take home to display in an
effort to spread the word about early detection
of breast cancer to save lives. There is no fee;
however, donations are gratefully accepted.
All funds raised will be donated to the Cancer
Support Group of Southern Maryland, Inc., a
public charity since 2007, providing support to
cancer patients, their families and caregivers
who reside in the tri-county area. Advance sign
up is required; call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 to
register.

Lyme Disease Discussion and

Support Group

On Thursday, Oct. 8, at 1 p.m., the Lyme Disease Discussion and Support Group will meet
at the Northern Senior Activity Center. This
group meets quarterly to educate individuals for
prevention purposes and support those in their
struggles and journeys toward improved health.
To sign up in advance please call 301-475-4002,
opt. 1/ext. 3101.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions is

Back at Loffler Senior Activity Center

Do you have a chronic condition that drains

you, causes you pain, anxiety, depression and
fatigue? Did you know there are some simple
tools you can use to help you take back your
life? Its all about self-management and you
can learn how to do it. The Loffler Senior Activity Center is offering another six-week Living
Well workshop starting Oct. 15 and continuing through Nov. 19. The classes will be from

1-3:30 p.m. All materials are supplied including

text, relaxation cd, water and snacks. All that
is required of participants is a commitment to
attendance and to feeling better. Want to learn
more? Call Shellie Graziano at 301-737-5670,
ext. 1655.

silk flowers. The cost for the kit and instruction

is $35 and payment is due at sign up. To learn
more call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3101.

Halloween Fresh Floral Arrangement

Workshop

Pink a Pumpkin

Students from the CSM Nursing program will

be at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Oct.
13 from 9-11:30 a.m. offering free health screenings including blood pressure, BMI, O2 saturation, and vision. Information will also be presented on cholesterol and triglycerides, heart/
stroke, hypertension, safe home for Alzheimers
persons, and vitamins. For more information,
please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3101.

The Northern Senior Activity Center is having a Halloween arrangement workshop on

Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. Learn how to
make a fun and spooky Halloween fresh floral
arrangement in a real pumpkin! Give it a ghoulish touch by adding some of our Halloween
accessories. The cost of the class is $15 and
includes all materials and accessories including the flowers and pumpkin. Payment is due
at sign up. To learn more, please call 301-4754002, opt. 1/ext. 3101.

Pumpkin in Bloom

Tai Chi Classes Suspended at Loffler

CSM Wellness Clinic

Celebrate the splendor of autumn with colorful silk flowers displayed in an artificial pumpkin
vase. During this class at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m.,
participants will create a dazzling centerpiece
rich with tones and hues of the season. Payment must be received in advance; the cost is
$7 per person. Register at the reception desk or
by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

Learn To Make A Vase Basket

The Northern Senior Activity Center will be

having a two-part vase basket weaving class
on Tuesdays, Oct. 13 and 20, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Learn how to weave a vase basket using an improvised mold. This basket is woven using a
hardwood base, reed for spokes, cane weavers,
yarn, and other materials. Approximate size of
the basket is 2 X 2 X 6 high. Some yarn will be
available to enhance the design; however, participants are welcome to bring their own. This
basket makes a great pencil holder or vase for

Tai Chi classes at the Loffler Senior Activity

Center are suspended for a period of time due
to staffing shortages. Current students will be
notified by phone when classes resume. Be
on the lookout for beginner classes in the New
Year. For more information, call 301-737-5670,
ext. 1658.

Genghis Khan Video

Loffler Senior Activity Center will show the

final biographical 50-minute documentary on
Oct. 7 with Genghis Kahn - Terror and Conquest. Genghis Khan was, quite simply, one of
the most effective rulers in human history. He
fashioned his nomadic armies into the greatest fighting force the world had ever seen, and
extended his empire to the furthest corners of
Asia and into Europe in a series of brilliant and
devastating campaigns. Call 301-737-5670, ext.
1658 or stop by the Loffler reception desk to
sign up. Walk-ins welcome.

Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 Garvey Senior Activity Center,
301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 13101
Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.

Thomas Cooper
By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
Thomas Cooper, one of the 12 children
of Richard Cooper and his wife, Elizabeth was born prior to 1753. He never
married and when he made his will in
1802 he left all of his property, including
real estate and slaves, to his sister Eleanor Nellie Cooper. When the will was
presented for probate, it was contested
by Bennet Riley. Riley contended that
Thomas Cooper was not of sound mind.
Various members of the community provided testimony at a session of the Orphans Court on July 31, 1804.
William Dunbar : He was sent for to
write the will of Thomas Cooper and
saw him sign and seal it. He had known
Thomas Cooper since he was a boy and
had always been a near neighbor. He
believed Thomas Cooper to be of sound

mind.
Joseph Dunbar: He believed Thomas
Cooper to be of sound mind. He told
Cooper that he could not liberate a slave
who was over the age of 45 without leaving him maintenance and Cooper said
he did not want the slave to be an encumbrance on society. Dunbar said the
only difference between this will and a
former will was for maintenance of the
slave named Jack. When asked why he
hesitated to take the oath for probate, he
stated that Cooper was of short memory,
had not called him by name, and that
Cooper was in considerable pain.
Bennet Thompson:
He believed
Thomas Cooper to be of sound mind.
He had often heard Cooper complain
that his relatives never came to see him
and, therefore, he did not wish them to
have any part of his property. He recalls
having seen Mrs. Neale, Coopers sis-

ter, at his house during his last illness.

Cooper lived for the last 16 years within
3/4 mile of Mrs. Neale. (She was Catherine Cooper, wife of Jeremiah Neale).
John Williams: He has lived for 20
years or more within 3/4 mile of Thomas
Cooper. He stated that Thomas Coopers sister, Eleanor Cooper, had lived
with her brother ever since he knew
them, and, for the past eight or ten years,
they have lived together without any
white persons living with them.
Dr. Elijah Jackson: He did not think
Thomas Coopers disease affected his
mind, but his memory may have been
affected.
Rev. James Griffin: He stated that
he had attended Thomas Cooper 12-15

times as his minister for two and a half

years preceding his death. During his
last illness, he had neither mind, memory, sense nor understanding and was
incapable of making a will, contract, or
to execute a bond.
Joseph Edwards: He said Thomas
Cooper one or more times each year since
1800 and claimed that Cooper was out of
his senses. Eleanor Cooper always paid
off the blacksmiths account which was
the only kind of business he had with
Cooper. When he saw Thomas Cooper
in March 1803, he appeared to talk better, mostly about European affairs, but
flew from one subject to another.
To be continued.

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Roman Catholic Mass

On St. Clement's Island
Site Or Maryland's First Landing
Colton Point, Maryland
at the

BLESSING OF THE FLEET

Sunday, October 4th, 2015 1:30 P.M.

BLESSING OF THE BOATS AFTER MASS

Celebrant - Father Anthony Lickteig, Pastor
Holy Angels Church, Avenue, Md. and
Sacred Heart Church, Bush Wood, Md.

Join Us For A Special Celebration

Free Boat Ride To St. Clements Island

Free Admission To St. Clements Island Museum
Blessing Of The Fleet Admission: $10.00
(12 And Under: Free)
Contact Richard Lord

301-769-3125
www.blessingofthefleetmd.com
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St. Clements Island

PARADE
FREE PONY RIDES
FUN FOOD
GAMES
Mass on the Island

Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Sat. October 3 Sun. October 4

NOON - 10 P.M. 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Six Gun
South Band
quick draw
six strings

7 - 8 P.M.
The DRZ Band
high energy
classic rock

3 - 4 P.M.

1 - 3 P.M.

Damage Control
Board

3:30 - 5:30 P.M.

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