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Officials Break Ground on Duke Elementary School Photo by Guy Leonard Eleanor Fearns, center, turns over the first shovel fulls of dirt for an elementary school in Leonardtown named in honor of her deceased brother and World War II ace fighter pilot Capt. Walter Francis Duke.

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Relatives of famed World War II era ace combat pilot Capt. Walter Francis Duke, shot down over Burma in 1944, and numerous public officials broke ground on an elementary school in Leonardtown Tuesday that will honor his name and his memory.

“What a journey it has been,” said Schools Superintendent Michael J. Martirano at the ceremony in the Leonard’s Grant subdivision, remembering the long process from purchasing the property in 2009 to naming the school back in April of this year.

“Out of the soil will emerge a beautiful school… a school where children will soar,” Martirano said. “This gentleman, this man of character… is a true son of St. Mary’s County.”

Duke joined the Royal Canadian Air Force before the United States’ entry into World War II and once it did he transferred to the Army Air Corp and took up flying combat missions in P-38 Lightning aircraft in the China-Burma-India theatre of operations against Imperial Japanese fighter pilots.

He scored as many as 18 air-to-air victories before he was shot down over Burma after returning to look after a wingman who had become separated from their flight after an engagement.

He was just 22 years old but he had already become Maryland’s top air ace of the war.

He earned numerous medals and awards for valor including the Silver Star.

“Everything he did, he did at the top of his class,” Martirano said.

The U.S. Army told Duke’s family that his remains and his fighter plane had finally been found in Burma late last year.

Duke will be buried in a family cemetery close to the school, officials have said.

One of Duke’s sisters, Angela Hicks, said her brother’s sacrifice and service mirrored that of many other county men who fought and died in the greatest and most savage war the world had ever seen.

“So many St. Mary’s County boys didn’t return,” Hicks said to those assembled. “We’re honoring all of them today.”

Del. Anthony O’Donnell (R-Dist. 29C) said Duke’s service in the war even before his country formally declared hostilities against showed his singular vision.

“It represents serving something larger than yourself,” O’Donnell said.

The new school should be completed sometime in 2015 or 2016 and house 674 students; the cost of the entire project is about $27 million. guyleonard@countytimes.net

County Government Offices Closed October 14 for Columbus Day

All St. Mary’s County Government Offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14 in observance of Columbus Day. County offices will re-open on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

The St. Andrews Landfill, Solid Waste/Recycling Program and six convenience centers will be open for normal operating hours and St. Mary’s Transit (STS) will run its regular schedule on Monday, Oct. 14.

All St. Mary’s County Libraries and Department of Aging and Human Services Senior Activity Centers will be closed Monday, Oct. 14. There will also be no Meals on Wheels deliveries.

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Commission Will Oversee Economic Development

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Board of County Commissioners voted to create an economic development commission that will act in an official capacity in shaping the county’s growth.

The commission is a requirement for receiving federal funds for a comprehensive economic development strategy that the county has pursued for months.

County Attorney George Sparling told elected officials at their regular meeting Tuesday that the group of citizens to be chosen for the commission were not a task force or a working group that would turn out a report or recommendations to county leaders.

“This is designed to be an arm of St. Mary’s County government,” Sparling said. “It would be the economic board for the county.”

The key goal of the economic strategy the county seeks is diversity, moving away from the decades long dependence on the U.S. Navy and the activities of the military at Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

County economic development department head Robin Finnacom said the commission will be directly responsible for overseeing the formulation of the development strategy, and if approved by county leaders, its implementation.

In this facet they will help to guide the county’s economic development and diversification, she said.

Now the county must set about advertising the application process, which seeks representatives from each of the county’s main industry sectors.

“It’s a very important group,” Finnacom said. “The appointments will be significant.”

The number of people to sit on the commission has not been decided, she said, but they will serve three-year terms.

Finnacom said her department would likely recommend between five to seven people to complete the new commission.

Staff from the economic development department will serve the commission members in their duties, according to Finnacom.

Commissioner President Francis Jack Russell (D-St. George Island) said the formation of the new commission would provide a robust way for residents to voice their own opinions and concerns about growth in a transparent environment.

“We can have citizens from within the community decide their own destiny,” Russell said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Second Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Coming Nov. 2 Another opportunity to clean out barns, basements, sheds, garages, medicine cabinets, storage areas under kitchen sinks, etc. and properly discard potentially toxic/dangerous materials is coming soon.

The St. Andrew's Landfill will host a second Fall Hazardous Waste Collection day on Saturday, Nov. 2. The event takes place between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Hazardous waste items which will be accepted for collection include Acids, Ammonia, Bleach, Cleaners, Fuels, Gas/Oil Mixtures, Gasoline, Household and Lawn Pesticides, Mercury Thermometers, Paint, Paint Thinners, Photography Chemicals, Pool Chemicals, Solvents, and Wood Preservatives.

Items which will not be accepted include Ammunition, Asbestos, Explosive Materials, Medical Waste, Pharmaceuticals, Radioactive Materials, and Picric Acid.

Nearly 45 tons of materials were collected at last year's event. Citizens can help us collect even more this year and dispose of it through safe, environmentally responsible practices.

For more information please contact the St. Mary's Department of Public Works and Transportation at 301-863-8400. You can also log on to their website at www.co.saint- marys.md.us/dpw/recyclingandsolidwaste.asp.

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Metcom’s Debt to Double In Five Years

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Officials in both county government and the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) say that much of the debt the utility provider is taking on is due to repeated state and federal mandates to reduce certain pollutants in waterways and repair crumbling infrastructure but the mounting costs of doing so worry them.

MetCom’s own projections show that their capital construction debt for fiscal 2014 will total up to $95.6 million by the end of the year but by 2018 that figure will more than double to $192.3 million.

MetCom is currently saddled with an annual debt service of $8.3 million to pay down the debt but those payments will also more than double in the next four years to $17.1 million if the projections hold.

By 2020 the annual debt service is projected to reach nearly $20 million, according to MetCom’s own figures.

Residential and commercial water and sewer rates are also expected to increase incrementally over the next several years.

MetCom’s debt is backed by the full

faith and credit of the county government, Finance Director Elaine Kramer confirmed.

David DeMauro, a member of MetCom’s board of directors, said he worries that the utility’s fiscal path is unsustainable.

“A lot of the debt is being driven by the state, that’s true,” DeMauro said.

“We need to push back to the state and push back against the EPA [Environmental Protection Agency.]”

The enhanced nutrient removal systems at the Marlay Taylor wastewater treatment plant that the state is requiring are a prime example, he said.

The upgrades are expected to cost about $30 million and are supposed to reduce nitrogen levels in treated water to the lowest allowed by current science, but DeMauro said the state has never fully explained just what acceptable levels of nitrogen pollutants are and if the upgrades are really necessary.

“I feel the requirements are arbitrary,” DeMauro said. “They don’t care what it does to your budget.”

County Commissioner Todd Morgan (R-Lexington Park) said MetCom’s predicament was serious one but their position was such that disregarding man-

dates and the obligations to repair aging infrastructure, especially in the Lexington Park Development District, was not an option.

“They have a series of problems… and no one likes the fact that you have to pay more for water or sewer,” Morgan said. “But it’s all from unfunded mandates and the cost of just doing business going up.

“But you can’t continue to let the system collapse.”

MetCom Executive Director Dan Ichniowski said MetCom’s rates were much lower than those recommended

by the EPA; the federal agency recommended a rate that was 4.5 percent of median family income while MetCom charged a little over one percent.

The debt issue was a major one with which the board would have to grapple, he said.

“It raises a very good point, what we can afford and what we can do,” Ichniowski said. “The commissioners have some hard decisions to make in the future.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Michelle Steiger moved to Leonardtown in 1995 with her husband and two children and since coming here it has provided special inspiration for her artwork and her talent has resulted in her winning the town’s Artwalk competition celebrating their newlywon designation from the state as an arts and entertainment district.

“Since being here I’ve been doing a lot of landscapes, and subjects to do with the water,” Steiger said. “It’s been wonderful living here.”

Her winning painting, “Beach Bikes,” was the landscape portrait that won enough votes for her to win the competition and her artwork now graces the Port of Leonardtown Winery as she is Michelle Steiger the current artist in residence.

She said the winery and the town as a whole has been good for her as an artist and will be for other artists as the town becomes a full fledged arts district.

“It was nice the people recognized my art, and that they gave it enough votes for it to win,” Steiger said.

Steiger’s win is an important one she said, since it is difficult for artists to make a living off their work in economically troubled times.

“The last thing people buy is art when the economy goes south,” she said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Tractors Through Time

By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer In its fourth year with the event, The Antique Tractor Parade will take place in the Leonardtown Square on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. Walt Neal, coordinator for the event since its beginning, said that the Antique Power Association has a rich history in Leonardtown and each year the Antique Tractor Parade strives to serve the community by “bringing something different to the town.”

This year, in addition to the parade being led by Chicken Man, the parade will also feature a monster truck. The parade features tractors from as old as 1959 and features both local and out of state machines. “The country is rural, we want the younger generation to see these machines,” Neal said.

The Antique Power Association is a non-profit, charitable, organization founded in 1996. The Tractor Parade was created as a fundraiser to benefit the Christmas in April Foundation of St. Mary’s County and continues to donate its proceeds to that organization to this day. Donations for Christmas in April will be accepted during the event. Throughout the event, the Antique Power Association encourages spectators to enjoy the hospitalities of the many fine businesses in Leonardtown.

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New Nurse St. Mary’s County Seeks Land for New Waterfront Practitioner For Health Department Clinic Public Landing St. Mary's County residents, who may be interested in either donating or selling suitable land for public recreational use, are asked to contact the Department of Recreation Parks.

St. Mary's County is interested in obtaining land along the Patuxent River for a new waterfront public landing (minimum 5 acres in size). The land is needed to provide a public boat ramp, pier, parking and picnic area. Any property presented for consideration should meet the following requirements: • Must be waterfront land along the Patuxent River (in the Fifth or Sixth Election Districts) • Must be easily accessible by County or State roads • At least 50% of the land should be cleared and/or reasonably flat • Must have zoning which allows

development of a park/public boating facility • The soils must be suitable for developing the desired amenities • Must have clear title and any outstanding liens or encumbrances must be satisfied by the owner prior to settlement • The property must be free of boundary disputes or restrictive easements • The property must be clear of environmental hazards Property owner interested in donating or selling land to the County for a public waterfront landing, and which meets these criteria, should contact Brian Loewe, St. Mary's County Recreation and Parks Director, at 301-475-4200 ext.

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Take Care of Yourself Naturally

The St. Mary’s County Health Department recently welcomed Ms. Christine Schmitthenner, CRNP, an experienced family nurse practitioner to provide clinical services in its Health Clinic. Ms. Schmitthenner has over 30 years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner, and has specialized in reproductive health for well over a decade. She is passionate about her service in public health, and committed to helping residents understand their own health. She is fluent in English and speaks medical Spanish. Translation services for different languages are also available at the Health Clinic.

Ms. Schmitthenner provides information and preconception counseling to help residents prepare for healthy pregnancies and prevent unintended pregnancies. In addition to discussing birth control options, she tests for pregnancy, counsels mothers how to have a healthy pregnancy, provides complete gynecological exams, and screens and treats both men and women for sexually transmitted infections (including HIV/AIDS).

Some residents may also be eligible to receive vaccination for HPV (Human Papilloma Virus), a virus known to cause cancers of the cervix, anus, and mouth/throat.

Services may also be provided to eligible women who are not in need of birth control but desire to have a gynecologic examination.

“The clinic assists both men and women in planning healthy pregnancies and preventing unintended pregnancies, and assists families in hav-

ing healthy babies,” said Ms. Schmitthenner. “Our goal is to provide individuals the opportunity to plan pregnancy in a way that is healthy for them and their baby.”

The Health Clinic at the St. Mary’s County Health Department currently accepts the following insurance plans: • Medical Assistance • Medical Assistance MCOs • Maryland Family Planning • Primary Adult Care (PAC) • All major insurance with out of network coverage Clients without insurance are charged according to a state-approved sliding scale fee; select services will not be denied due to inability to pay.

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Southern Maryland branch of the Experimental Aircraft Association is getting ready to take another round of potential Young Eagles out in their personal aircrafts on Oct. 12, starting at 9 a.m.

“We go until we run out of kids,” said EAA chapter 478 President John Nelson.

Planes will take off and land at the airfield in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates in Lusby.

The EAA Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 to give interested young people, ages 8 to 17, an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane, according to www.478.eaachapter.org. Participants listen to a short presentation about personal aircrafts before going up. These flights are offered free of charge, Nelson said.

Young Eagle flight participation varies widely in number from 60 in June 2013 to as many as 120 at past events, Nelson said.

The turnout is largely dependant on the weather. A minimum of eight pilots must be available to host Young Eagles events, Nelson said. There are 14 pilots signed up to fly on Saturday. Every pilot who will be

flying on Saturday is FAA certified.

If a child cannot come to an event EAA chapter 478 pilots will schedule a private flight time, Nelson said.

“You never forget your first flight.”

Children often want to go up again after their first flight and are welcome to attend every Young Eagles event, Nelson said. They can sign up for the Young Eagle program and receive a logbook to record their flights.

A youth’s first flight can be a life changing experience.

“Quite a few aviation professionals got their first airplane flights as young eagles,” Nelson said. “A flight test engineer at Pax River Naval Air Station first flew with former chapter president Sid Wood, and credits his flight with his high school grade improvement from C's to A's and successful college and professional experience. He received his pilots license right after finishing college.”

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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the 2 individuals pictured below.

Sometime between Sept. 25 and Sept. 26 credit cards were stolen from a vehicle in Hollywood, Md. The pictured individuals were captured on video surveillance using the stolen credit cards at a store in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

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Commander of Vice/Narcotics Division Speaks at Conference

Captain Alioto is a 20 year veteran of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. He serves as the sole law enforcement representative on the Governor’s Prescription Drug Management Program Board.

On Sept. 27, Captain Daniel Alioto, Commander of the St. Mary`s County Sheriff`s Office Vice/Narcotics Division, presented an investigative case study briefing to the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators, (NADDI), of Maryland at their annual conference in Annapolis.

Captain Alioto’s presentation showcased current techniques, investigative trends and pro-active enforcement efforts being utilized by St. Mary`s Vice/Narcotics detectives.

NADDI was established in 1989 and currently has nearly 3,000 members in 24 separate chapters. They have awarded nearly 80 grants this year alone. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was the recipient of a $5,000 grant which will be utilized for equipment and training specifically related to pharmaceutical drug use diversion.

“Since the inception of the Drug Diversion Unit within our division we have partnered with NADDI. The relationship we have with the local and national chapters has been outstanding. I was honored to be invited and brief all the various groups that were in attendance. The hard work and commitment of Sheriff Cameron, my

division and all the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office has been paramount in the effectiveness of these investigations”—Captain Alioto. Captain Alioto has credited his solid relationship with the Maryland chapter of NADDI, President James Schwartz, for the successful collaboration.

“NADDI’s primary mission continues to be the facilitation of education and training in the fields of pharmaceutical drug abuse and diversion. On behalf of the NADDI MD State Chapter, I would like to thank Captain Alioto and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office for their hard work and look forward to continuing our partnership in the fight against pharmaceutical drug diversion in our communities”—James Schwartz.

“I wish to extend my praise and continued support of the collaboration between our agency and NADDI which has resulted in significant enforcement operations”—Sheriff Tim Cameron.

“I am proud to be part of a law enforcement agency that is acknowledged as a leader in the enforcement of pharmaceutical diversion”—Captain Alioto.

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SHERIFF’S BLOTTER

Cops & Courts

The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

Alcohol Violation

Protective Order Violation

On Oct. 4 Deputy Beishline of the Lexington Park COPs Unit observed William Joseph Robrecht, 55, of Lexington Park, Md. loitering in the area of Great Mills Road and Sheriff Meidzinski Way with an open beer in his hand. Robrecht was issued a Criminal Citation for consuming an alcoholic beverage in a public area by Deputy Beishline.

On Oct. 4 Sergeant Safford of the Lexington Park COPs Unit observed what appeared to be a heated argument between two subjects in the area of Great Mills Road and Sheriff Meidzinski Way in Lexington Park.

As he approached, one of the subjects quickly walked away. Sergeant Safford made contact with the remaining subject who informed him there was a Final Protective Order in place against the subject who had walked away.

That subject, identified as Walter Jerome Ford, 49, of Lexington Park, was not to have contact with the other subject per the protective order. Deputy Beishline of the Lexington Park COPs Unit located Ford a short distance away. Ford was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center by Deputy Beishline. He was charged with Violation Protective Order.

Trespassing On Oct. 4 Deputy Krum of the Lexington Park COPs Unit responded to a residence in Lexington Park in response to a trespassing complaint received by 9 1 1. The complainant alleged Shawn Michael Miles, 21, of no fixed address, had been on the property yelling loudly causing a disturbance. However, Miles had left prior to police arrival. Miles had been issued a notice not to trespass for the complainant’s property in May by Deputy Lloyd. Deputy Krum located Miles just down the street. Deputy Krum placed Miles under arrest and he was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Trespass: Private Property.

Possession Controlled Dangerous Substance On Oct. 8 the property manager of a business located on Great Mills Road in the area of Sheriff Meidzinski Way, informed members of the Lexington Park

COPs Unit about a subject who had been escorted from the property for causing a disturbance. The subject was identified as Eric Dewayne Dickerson, 41, of Abell, Md. Deputy Snyder determined Dickerson had an active arrest warrant for failure to appear in court. Dickerson was located a short distance away inside a vehicle and placed under arrest. A search of the vehicle where Dickerson had been seated was conducted at which time a look-a-like handgun and a quantity of Schedule III prescription pills were found. In addition to the warrant service, Dickerson was charged with Possession Controlled Dangerous Substance – Not Marijuana and Removal of Prescription Label (3) counts.

Assault On Oct. 8 Deputy Green of the Patrol Division responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center for a fight between two inmates. The investigation revealed suspect Andre Lionel Bowman, 31, of Laurel, Md. assaulted the victim with his hands. Bowman was charged with 2nd Degree Assault of a DOC Inmate by Deputy Green.

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Business News

My Storage Locker Turns Lost Into Found

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Larry Alvey says that whenever he buys a storage locker he never knows just what he’ll get but that’s all the fun.

Just over a month ago he started a new business in Clements in an old, unused garage called My Storage Locker as a thrift store but not exactly like what most may be used to.

He takes what he finds in storage lockers, instead of donations, and the best items he takes to his new storefront and puts them up for sale.

The shop is festooned with all kinds of items from power tools and outboard motors to antique furniture and vintage toys with a healthy smattering of St. Mary’s County-focused memorabilia.

Chances are that Alvey, 40, has something almost any buyer would be interested in.

“We say it’s not your typical thrift store,” Alvey said, adding that he started buying storage lockers before the hit television show Storage Wars aired in 2010.

“I bought one and I thought this was fun,” he said.

But the business isn’t’ for everyone,

he said, because you have to know what will sell but just as importantly you have to have people you know who will buy.

“You’ve got to have people you can sell to,” Alvey said. “It’s hard work.”

Alvey goes well outside of the county, sometimes to places like Waldorf and Capitol Heights, to buy the storage lockers, which he can only inspect once he’s made the purchase.

The items get stored in the lockers, he said, for a number of reasons which can include repossession.

“Some people go to jail, some people die,” Alvey said. “Some people don’t know the priorities in life.”

He has found all manors of things from Amish-made furniture and lawn mowers to Civil War era weapons and even an urn.

Not everything he finds goes up for sale but what he brings into this shop but what he sells he can constantly replenish with treasures from storage lockers.

“I want people, every time they come back, to see something new,” Alvey said. “Every time I buy a locker it’s Photo by Guy Leonard like Christmas.”

Larry Alvey, owner of My Storage Locker in Clements, shows off some old theatre programs from the drive guyleonard@countytimes.net

in movie theatre that used to stand in California decades ago.

Ausley Awarded Unmanned Aircraft Systems Contract

Ausley Associates, Inc. has been awarded a contract to provide program management support services for the Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems Program Office (PMA-266) and the Persistent Maritime Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program Office (PMA-262) at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River. The $67-million contract began on September 30.

Ausley has provided program management, engineering, logistics and foreign military sales support to PMA-266 and PMA-262 since 2006. The team, led

by Ausley Program Director Tony Pucciarella, will continue this support with the new five-year contract. Ausley’s teammates include AT&T, Inc.; Aviation Systems Engineering Company; Camber Corporation; J.F. Taylor, Inc.; Sabre Systems, Inc.; Savvee Consulting, Inc.; Solute, Inc.; and Wyle Laboratories, Inc. “NAVAIR’s UAS programs are in an exciting stage of development, including many ‘firsts’ in naval aviation,” said Pucciarella. “Being an integral part of these important UAS programs at this point in their history is a rewarding experience for our team. We truly enjoy this work and the challenges it presents.”

Ausley’s team supports program management, acquisition management, maintenance management, systems engineering, logistics and capabilities as-

sessment efforts in both manned and unmanned aviation platforms and weapon systems. The company currently supports multiple facets of the Department of Defense and has recently expanded into additional arenas including support of the University of Maryland UAS test site.

“We are extremely pleased and privileged to continue the support we have provided over the past seven years,” said Ausley President Paul Ausley. “This win is the cornerstone to our strategy of establishing ourselves as the premier UAS service provider for Navy programs.”

About Ausley Since 1997 Ausley has provided unparalleled service and unequaled results to its partners in the federal marketplace.

With core capabilities in both advanced programs development and unmanned aviation systems lifecycle and configuration management, Ausley is Maryland’s premier Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and fighter aircraft acquisition and engineering management small business. Ausley’s team of experts support the Department of Defense with a unique blend of warfighter experience, requirements generation, core program and acquisition management, systems engineering, logistics and operational expertise.

Customer satisfaction is at the heart of Ausley’s business philosophy.

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Business Profile

The Lounge at Bollywood- St. Mary’s Swank

By Kay Poiro Staff Writer The Lounge at Bollywood may be the county’s best-kept secret. Open since June 2011 and located on Route 235 in San Souci plaza (adjacent to the Bollywood Masala restaurant), the Lounge at Bollywood offers an uptown atmosphere catering to St. Mary’s county’s cosmopolitan crowd.

The Lounge at Bollywood is owned and operated

by Sahil Malhotra or “Sunny”, as he is known. The Lounge is a labor of love and true sole proprietorship, as Sunny does everything from bartend to update the lounge’s Facebook page.

From the beginning, Sunny had a specific mission in mind for the Lounge at Bollywood. “I wanted to bring a taste of D.C. to the county,” he shares. “At the time, I was working six days a week at my father’s restaurant and I needed a place where I’d feel comfortable going after work to unwind in comfort and style.”

Thus, the Lounge at Bollywood was born.

The lounge’s menu is varied. Standard fare like mozzarella sticks and jalapeno poppers are available, as are chicken tikka kababs and garlic naan. The names are exotic but the prices aren’t; most items are less than $10 a plate. Beers on tap are changed weekly or monthly. Domestic beers are available by the bottle.

Opening a lounge in St. Mary’s county was not easy. Sunny admits to hiccups when the lounge first opened. “Some complained about the price of my drinks. Some said I was catering to the wrong crowd.

We had about five grand openings,” he said. These grand openings mostly refined the menu and drink selection. After February 2012, Sunny notes, he finally felt the Lounge had found its niche.

The Lounge at Bollywood is known for its dessert drinks. With seventy-seven flavors and counting, Sunny takes the basic martini into orbit with flavors like Swedish Fish, cotton candy and strawberry shortcake. On a recent visit, I couldn’t make up my mind on a drink. “Do you like apples?” Sunny asked. I said

Photos by Kay Poiro

Owner Sunny tends bar for his patrons

I did. “I’ll make you something.” And he did. And it was fantastic.

Drink recipes are a closely guarded secret. If you ask Sunny what is in your drink, expect his standard answer: “Love and affection.”

The Lounge at Bollywood features a house DJ. Local bands often play on weekends. In addition to

live music, comedy nights, salsa dancing and monthly theme parties keep the experience fresh.

Keeping it fresh is important to Sunny. “There will always be something new here,” he says. “The Lounge will never be stagnant.” kaypoiro@countytimes.net

Operating hours for the Lounge at Bollywood are Tuesday and Wednesday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Thursday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m., Friday 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Saturday 6 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Happy hour is Tuesday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Growing Small Business Announces Rebranding Initiative During the past seven years, AVIAN Engineering, LLC built brand recognition through a name, a logo and most importantly -- an entrepreneurial spirit. That spirit opened the door to business opportunities amidst tough economic times and lead to a recent rebranding initiative.

“We are pleased to announce that the company has changed its name from AVIAN Engineering, LLC to AVIAN LLC,” said Kevin Switick, AVIAN LLC, vice president of professional services. “This change aligns with our broad expertise in government and commercial markets.”

Along with a new name, comes a new logo, designed with the company’s future in mind.

“Our new brand illustrates where we are going,” said Jeff Sherman, AVIAN LLC, president. “Aviation will always be our foundation, but we have evolved, thanks to the skills our employees bring to the table.”

AVIAN LLC began as a company that found success in procedurally complex acquisition programs involving program, financial, logistics, and science and technology management, while also specializing in en-

gineering, systems engineering, and test and evaluation.

Today, despite the tough economy, AVIAN LLC continues to sustain its business and seeks opportunities in new markets.

“We pride ourselves in growing at a pace that keeps us committed to our priorities -- the employees who care for our customers, and the customers that care to return,” Switick said.

In the past year, AVIAN LLC won three prime contracts supporting the Office of Naval Research, Warfighter Performance Department; Naval Air Systems Command, Integrated Systems Evaluation, Experimentation and Test Department; Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., Unmanned Aerial Systems Technical Directorate and one commercial contract for unmanned aerial systems support.

“We owe our success to one main asset – our people,” Switick said. “We pride ourselves on having proactive, proficient, productive professionals committed to simplifying your future. We are excited about our continued growth in areas such as commercial airline workforce development, government and commercial space

and unmanned aerial system progress. Our new brand fits the future well.”

AVIAN LLC is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business that provides executive-level consultation; solutions in acquisition, science and technology and unmanned aerial systems; workforce development/ training and information and multimedia services to government and major prime defense contractor customers, and commercial clients.

For more information on AVIAN LLC, please visit http://www.avianllc.com/ or call 301-866-2070.

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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Letters to the

Editor

Legal Notices

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Cedar Lane Senior Living Community, Inc. is the sub-recipient of a community development block grant and the town of Leonardtown is the grant recipient. The Maryland Community Development Block Grant Program is administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development in cooperation with the Department of Business and Economic Development. Cedar Lane Senior Living Community, Inc. is hereby requesting Design Build Proposals for upgrades to the existing fire protection sprinkler system and emergency backup generator system for Building #1 located at 22680 Cedar Lane Court, Leonardtown, Maryland. Building #1 is a four story, 128 unit senior housing apartment building. The construction will consist of: a) New fire pump/sprinkler room addition with associated exterior concrete work; b) Design Build of the extension of the existing fire sprinkler system into all apartments and other areas of the building not currently sprinkled; c) All associated drywall and acoustical ceiling tile repair work; and c) Design Build of a new emergency generator system.

The contractor is required to complete the work in a timely manner and to comply with all local, state and national building codes and all regulatory requirements of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Hill Burton Act, the Davis-Bacon Act, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act of 1962, and the Fair Standards Act. Section III Regulations will also apply to this Solicitation. All workmanship shall comply with the requirements of the contract documents and meet or exceed all construction standards and local governing codes. Cedar Lane reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to negotiate with any responsive bidder that is in the best interest of Cedar Lane Senior Living Community, Inc. Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation.

Any submitted bids over $100,000.00 shall be accompanied by a 5% Bid Bond. Contractors with contracts over $100,000.00 will also be required to provide a 100% Performance Bond and 100% Payment Bond.

There is a Pre-bid meeting and site visit scheduled for Sprinkler and Drywall Contractors for October 21, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the site. The Pre-bid for all other Electrical contractors and trades is scheduled for October 21, 2013 at 3:00 PM. All contractors are encouraged to attend. Contractors should call Calvin Boozer at Cedar Lane (301) 475-8966 by October 17, 2013 and advise if you will be attending the Pre-bid. Contractors who have registered for the Pre-bid will be given a bid package at the Pre-bid meeting. Subsequent site visits will be scheduled on an as needed basis. All questions regarding the bids or scope of work for this solicitation should be sent in writing and addressed to Calvin Boozer at Cedar Lane Senior Living Community, Inc. Questions should be emailed to Calvin Boozer at CBoozer@cedarlaneapts.com or faxed to his attention at 301-475-9860 by October 31, 2013. Bids will be due to Cedar Lane on November 8, 2013 by 4:00 PM. Bids may be delivered, emailed or faxed to the address or number above.

10/10/2013

COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN REQUEST FOR BIDS PRINTING OF LEONARDTOWN BEACON NEWSLETTERS The Commissioners of Leonardtown are currently accepting bids to perform design and printing of the Leonardtown Beacon newsletter. The Beacon will be produced three times per year. This will be a one-year contract with twoone-year options.

Interested bidders should obtain bid materials from the Town Office, located at 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD or by calling 301-475-9791, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

The Commissioners of Leonardtown reserve the right to reject any and all bids and proposals, and to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.

10/10/2013

US Naval Academy Alumni Association Annual Fall Leadership Luncheon Greetings Alumni, Shipmates, and Navy friends, The US Naval Academy Alumni Association, Greater Southern Maryland Chapter (GSMC), invites all Alumni, Shipmates, and Friends to join them at their annual fall Leadership Luncheon on Tuesday, 15 October 2013, at the River's Edge Club, 46870 Tate Road, NAS Patuxent River MD from 11:00AM - 1:00 PM. The Keynote speaker for the luncheon is LtGen. John F. Sattler USMC (Ret.), Distinguished Chair of Leadership, US Naval Academy Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership. A USNA graduate, Class of 1971, LtGen Sattler brings 37 plus years of Marine Corps experience in leadership, command and staff positions, jointness, interagency coordination, strategic planning, counter-terrorism operations, congressional liaison, strategic communication and team building to the table. Since his retirement in August 2008, LtGen Sattler spent over 200 days each year as a senior mentor with both the Marine Corps and Joint Forces Command. In this capacity he taught and coached Commanders, their staffs and students across the USA and around the world. He

left the mentoring program in November 2010 prior to joining the Stockdale Center staff. His full biography is available on the USNA website: http://www.usna. edu/Ethics/staff/SattlerBio.php.

The luncheon is open to the entire Patuxent River Navy acquisition community as well as all Naval Academy alumni, family, friends. Reservations are required and can be made through the GSMC website http://www.navyalumni.org, by e-mail to Richard.L.Snyder@saic.com; or by phone 301-8626434 (w), 240-298-2279 (c). The cost is $15 per person and may be paid by credit or debit card in advance via PayPal through the GSMC website at the time of reservation. Payment by cash or personal check, payable to ‘GSMC’, will also be accepted at the door. Due to the Columbus Day Holiday weekend, please try to RSVP by noon on Thursday, 10 October so we may provide an accurate count to MWR Catering. Beat Army!

Captain Stuart J. Fitrell, USN (Ret.) Hollywood, Md.

Our Library System is an Under-Appreciated Service A fitting caption for this letter would be, “Sometimes you can’t see the trees through the forest”. I was recently asked by an organization of which I am a member to make some revisions in a document.

When I downloaded the document I discovered I was not able to edit the document due to its format.

Since I am not particularly computer savvy I asked several other members who work with computers on a daily basis for some assistance. To my chagrin they were unable to help. I then contacted several friends whose careers were computer dependent and in spite of their good effort they were also unsuccessful. As I tried to decide whether to retype the entire document or buy the requisite software it occurred to me to try our local library. I stopped by the Leonardtown branch and explained what I was trying to do and in the most pleasant and reassuring way I was told it should not be a problem. I didn’t have the material with me at the time so I returned another day and told some different librarians what I wanted to do and again in the most pleasant manner I was given several options, accompanied to a computer and instructed on the process I needed to follow. In reality the young lady hit more keys that I did and in a matter

of minutes, presto, my problem was solved.

I believe our library system is the most under-appreciated service we have available to us. There have been other occasions I utilized our library system and it has always been a rewarding experience since those involved were not only extremely pleasant but were equally knowledgeable and professional. Being surrounded by all that information must permeate the staff with knowledge by osmosis. The system is probably the best value for our tax dollar we ever get and it is a service each and every one of us has at our fingertips, just for the asking. A new building for the Leonardtown branch was rejected but I hope the planned renovation is a first class project since they deserve no less. The St. Mary’s County Library system is one of the brightest gems in the County’s crown and I would like to publically thank those who provide this valuable service. Knowing the library system is there any time I need it makes paying my taxes seem much more palatable. Next time I need assistance I’ll make the library my first stop.

James Manning McKay - Founder Eric McKay -Associate Publisher..................................ericmckay@countytimes.net

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Education

SMHEC Open House on Nov. 7

Students can meet with Representatives of over 90 degree programs including 12 bachelor degrees, five doctorates and 52 Masters degrees, that are presented at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center by 13 universities, at the Center's Open House Thursday, Nov. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m.

The SMHEC campus is located at 44219 Airport Road, in California Maryland.

All of the classes for the academic programs are presented at the Center.

Now is the time to look into the new MSW and BASW degrees from Salisbury University and the Nursing Masters degrees for Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator from Bowie State University.

SMHEC has welcomed students enrolling over 4,400 times in Bachelor’s upper division courses and has had over 37,000 enrollments to date in all programs. Degree graduates number almost 2,000 to date. There are 52 masters' degrees at SMHEC in engineering, management, education, hu-

man resources management, an M.S. degree in engineering management and systems engineering from George Washington University, and an MSW. There are bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice, Social Work, electrical engineering and electronic engineering technology from Capitol College.

There are 12 bachelor's completion degrees in mechanical and electrical engineering, management, business and information systems management and now criminal justice.

Classes at SMHEC are offered during evening hours and Saturdays.

Take classes right here in Southern Maryland and get a degree from a world-class university at SMHEC. You can increase your capabilities through academic programs at SMHEC by attending the SMHEC OPEN HOUSE, Thursday, Nov. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. For additional information call SMHEC at 301-737-2500, or visit the website at www.smhec.org.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

For Bus Drivers, Cameras Provide Hope Against Aggressive Drivers

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Recent enhanced penalties for driving passed a stopped school bus with students disembarking has done little to curb aggressive behavior from motorists bus drivers and school system officials say and a program to put cameras on the exterior of buses to monitor law breakers may be the only hope.

Jeff Thompson, director of transportation services for the county school system, said reports of drivers rushing past buses that have stopped and put out their red light signs have not abated, prolonging a dangerous situation.

One problem, he said, has been the difficulty in prosecuting aggressive drivers because either a law officer has to witness the act or another driver must take down the information of an offender as well as a physical description of the driver to make any charges valid.

“It’s a stringent guideline to ticket someone,” Thompson told The County Times.

“They [sheriff’s deputies and state police] do as much as they can and they do good job but they can’t be at every bus stop everyday.”

The county is replicating a contract for school bus cameras that should be completed “anytime,” Thompson said but once that is completed it will still take 60 days for the system to be fully functional.

And then, not every bus will be equipped with one, he said.

“They’ll be on a limited number of buses but they’ll be in areas where most cars are passing buses using red lights,” Thompson said.

Thompson said he expected the system to be operational sometime in December.

One bus driver, speaking on condition of anonymity, said they face repeated incidents of not just aggressive drivers trying to circumvent their bus but abusive treatment by other motorists.

The driver said motorists who speed past them sometimes make obscene hand gestures and in some cases hurl insults and foul language at them for simply stopping to let children off at their stops.

“The biggest problem is people in this area have no patience when it comes to school buses,” the driver said. “They run bus red lights on a regular basis.”

The situation is so dangerous, the driver said, they have to ensure traffic has come to a full stop before allowing the children to exit the bus.

“I teach them not to move until it’s safe to cross the highway,” they said. “There’s going to be a tragedy.”

Thompson said such reports from bus drivers are a regular occurrence.

“They’re [offending drivers] impatient and they’re distracted,” Thompson said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department

Open House Sunday, October 13, 2013 11 am – 3 pm Bring your fam ily and friends to the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Depar tment f o r o u r A n n u a l O p e n H o u s e a nd j o in u s a s w e celeb r a t e N a t i o n F i r e P r e ven t i o n Wee k! !!

L o t s o f g r e a t e duc a t i o n a l o p p o r t u ni t i e s a v a i l a b le!

T o u r t he f i r e s t a t i o n a nd a l l t he a p p a r a t u s !

S p a r k y t he F i re D o g w i l l be t he re t o g r ee t a l l o u r g ue s t s !

M ee t a F i r e f i g h t e r a n d le a rn a l l a b o u t w h a t t he y d o ! ! ! !

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St. Michael’s School Celebrates 95 Years

For 95 years St. Michael’s School has been a gathering place for the lower St. Mary’s County community. Over 100 years ago in the April 27, 1911 issue of the county newspaper, the St. Mary’s Beacon, the following news item appeared: A successful rally was held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Ridge, St. Mary’s County, Maryland on Easter Sunday after Mass ... to raise money to build a school and hall on the church premises. At that time, a committee of parishioners formed under the direction of the pastor, Father Abraham J. Emerick, S.J., and a large, two-storied wooden building was successfully planned and constructed.

The 95th anniversary celebration for St. Michael’s School started last Wednesday, September 25th with Mass and benediction beginning 40 hours of devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. After their pilgrimage from St. Peter Claver church to St. Michael’s church, the school community celebrated Mass, Benediction and the conclusion of the 40 hours of adoration.

On Sunday, Sept. 29, 250 alumni and friends filled St. Michael’s Church for 10:30 Mass. Pastor Father Lee Fangmeyer concelebrated Mass with former pastor, Rev Msgr.

Maurice O’Connell. Deacon James Dominic and Deacon Bert L’Homme, Archdiocese of Washington Superintendent of Catholic Schools, assisted.

In his homily, Deacon Bert summarized world events and conditions during the period when the school was being planned and built: the Russian Revolution and World War I were taking place; women did not have the right to vote; and, Benedict XV was the Pope.

St. Michaels’ Elementary School opened on the first floor of the two-storied building in September 1918. The school had four classrooms with two grades taught by one teacher in each room. The building was heated by a wood-burning stove in each room and drinking water was carried by bucketfuls from a well in the schoolyard. In 1922 the Sisters of St. Joseph arrived from Hartford, Connecticut. The following year, the school expanded to include high school classes taught in St. Joseph’s Convent. Children from many neighboring districts attended St. Michael’s Schools with some students boarding at the convent. The Sisters of St. Joseph continued to be present at St. Michael’s School until 1999, when Sister Mary Rita Cullison retired from her role as Principal. The high school closed in 1967, but the elementary school was seeing its largest enrollments during that time with the largest 8th grade graduating class of 46 students in 1970. Current enrollment hovers around 160 students, which allows for small class sizes and quality attention for individual students. Children from pre-K through 8th grade are taught by an award winning, nationally recognized staff of dedicated teachers.

High school class of 1937 was represented by Audrey Raley Norton and Sister Mary Rita Cullison.

Education

St. Mary’s College Installs Two New Trustees to its Board Gov. Martin O’Malley has approved two new trustees to join the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Board of Trustees.

Board of Trustees officers for 2013-2014 are Gail Harmon, chair; Cindy Broyles, vice chair; Larry Leak, secretary; and John Wobensmith, treasurer.

Commissioner Jackie Russell, (’61 SMS HS graduate), with the statue of St. Michael the Archangel beside him, reads a proclamation from Governor O’Malley.

Deacon Bert finished his homily by commending Fr. Lee, Principal Lila Hofmeister and the teaching staff for being role models and for their commitment to the children of this community. He said that they have embraced the words of the plaque hanging over the entrance to the school which states: “To all who enter here, be it known that Christ is the reason and center of this school. He is the unseen and ever present teacher in its classes. He is the model of its faculty and the inspiration of its students.”

The celebration continued as County Commissioner Jackie Russell, 1961 SMS high school graduate, took the helm as master of ceremonies for the presentation program. He asked the alumni to stand and remain standing while he counted back decades. Mrs. Audrey Raley Norton and Sister Mary Rita Cullison were recognized for their twelve years of attendance and graduation from SMS high school in 1937. Senator Roy Dyson presented a proclamation of congratulations to the school and other proclamations were read from Governor O’Malley, and Delegate John Bohanan. Mrs. Debra Vallandingham Raley, 1968 grade school graduate, presented a $25,000 check to Father Lee from the Archangel Scholarship Foundation, which formed as a non-profit corporation in 2009 to solicit donations, seek grants and oversee programs, such as the Cash Bash, to supplement tuition revenue.

In December 2008, the Archdiocese of Washington informed St. Michael’s School administrators that due to restricting subsidies from the Archdiocese, the school was on a closure list for the next year. With prayer, sacrifice and an outpouring of support from the community, the school raised the funds to remain open. Every year since, financial challenges are met with continued prayer, extraordinary fundraising events and generous donors.

Following the church program, the party continued with a potluck luncheon in the school gymnasium/social hall, which was built in 1950 when Fr. Merle V. Baldwin S.J. oversaw the replacement of the 1918 wooden structure with a cinder block and brick school. For 65 years, the hall has accommodated festivals, receptions, roller skating sessions, dances, basketball games and school programs. On this anniversary, the walls echoed with the sharing of memories and stories from back when. Tables lined the walls with newspaper articles, awards, plaques, student artwork and icons, and photos from the past 95 years. An electronic collage of more recent pictures ran on a large screen throughout the luncheon. From the outpouring of love and commitment, it appears that St. Michael’s School will continue to carry on its tradition of academic excellence and service for future generations.

The new members: Stephanie Rawlings-Blake is the 49th and current mayor of Baltimore. A member of the Democratic Party, she was appointed secretary of the Democratic National Committee in 2013. RawlingsBlake also serves in key leadership positions in the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), and in 2010, she was elected by her fellow mayors to the USCM Board of Trustees. She is also a member of the Mayor’s Water Council, and the Criminal and Social Justice Standing Committee.

Rawlings-Blake holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, and a juris doctor degree from the University of Maryland School of Law. Ann L. McDaniel became a vice president of The Washington Post Company in September 2001; she was named a senior vice president in 2008. She also

oversees The Gazette Community Newspapers, one of the company’s units. Before joining the leadership team of The Washington Post Company, Ann McDaniel worked for Newsweek for 17 years.

At Newsweek, she was managing editor and chief representative/editor in chief of the newspaper in 23 branches worldwide.

McDaniel received a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University and a master of studies in law degree from Yale Law School.

The Board of Trustees is the governing body of St. Mary's College, charged by the governor of the state with responsibility for the financial, administrative, and academic affairs of the institution. The college is distinguished from other public college boards by a 1992 charter that grants the Board of Trustees control over the governance and policies of the college.

As of June 30, 2011 there are 26 trustees serving St. Mary's College, of whom the governor nominates 23. The alumni council president, one student trustee and a representative from Historic St. Mary's City fill the remaining three positions.

The board selects the president of the college, who also serves on the board.

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Washington’s life was shaped and mentored by Mr. Price, a mobile oil filling station owner in Arkansas. With Washington being an African American boy in the 1960’s, Mr. Price took an “unheard of risk” Mary Washington said, in spite of segregation and the Jim Crow laws that were upheld in the south at that time.

Washington was the only 13 year old certified black filling station attendant “probably in the state,” he said. The story, Washington said, had been in his mind to write for years, but it took until June of this year, when he was laid off from a government contracting job, for him to have the time to write it. “He [Washington] has worked from age 8 to 72 without a break,” Mary said. Through Mr. Price and his sons, Washington learned his work ethics. While Mr. Price died at the age of 101 recently, Washington has still kept in contact with his family, which ended up becoming a surrogate family to Washington throughout

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There are several versions of Pegasus available now, including a PG version of the book, which refrains from the use of sexual content and violence. There is also a large print version of the book, as well as an e-book available on Amazon for different ereaders. Since Pegasus was written, Washington has also written five children’s books, which are in the process of being illustrated.

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Feature Story Kayla Kiley

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Cancer Benefit Moving Ahead

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Kayla Kiley Remembered for Indomitable Spirit

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Since the age of seven, for half of her life, Kayla Kiley battled cancer on four separate occasions. She finally lost that battle Oct. 5 but not without a fight.

Kayla’s mother Kathy Browne said that in her daughter’s short life she had known little else but that struggle but in all that time she developed into a sensitive and compassionate young girl.

Kayla dealt with two cancers at once before her death but her mother said she never became bitter or selfish.

“She was a very caring person and always looking out for others,” Browne said. “She lived every day to the fullest.

“Even when she was on oxygen she still wanted to be normal.”

A fundraiser event in Port Tobacco held over the weekend was intended to raise money for Kayla’s care but instead the money went to cover all of her funeral expenses.

“The community has been amazing,” Browne said.

Browne said she hoped the community, which had thrown so much support behind her daughter, remembered her for not only her loving character but for her spirit.

Less than a month ago Kayla had come home from the hospital to spend her last days with her family, her mother said, but still continued her treatments.

“She was too weak for brain surgery,” Browne said.

Kathy Browne stands with the Sam Grow Band at a concert that turned into a benefit for Kayla at Port Tobacco Marina on Sunday.

“But Kayla continued to fight.

“She always said that cancer sucked and she always said to just keep swimming.”

Kayla was a fixture at community events and fundraisers that benefited not only her but others suffering from cancer or terminal illnesses.

She became both well known and well loved by those who came out to help her, especially by the likes of local musician Sam Grow and the Southern Maryland Superheroes group.

“When we first met Kayla at a benefit months ago, we instantly saw her courage, strength, and kind heart,” wrote Mike Koslofsky on behalf of the superhero group. “Since then we have been blessed to have gotten to know her and her wonderful family. She has touched each and every one of us as we watched her fight this beast with the courage that we never thought humanly possible.”

Kayla’s courage made her a real-life superhero, they said.

“Helping to teach children how to be a hero is what we stand for. Kayla was the one who was teaching us every time we were with her and will continue to do so from our hearts everyday. Thank you for letting us get to know you Kayla Kiley. You are by far a bigger hero than any of us could hope to be.”

Sam Grow had come to care about Kayla as well, and Kayla’s mother said her daughter enjoyed spending as much

The Message of Hope Cancer Fund will hold its fifth annual Faces of Hope event at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Oct. 11 to benefit people in the community who continually suffer from the disease.

Kayla Kiley, who passed away after a sevenyear battle with the disease Oct. 5, was one of those who was to benefit directly but her family will still receive help.

“They will still receive funds for some of their needs,” said Linda Williams, who operates the cancer non-profit.

The event includes music entertainment, a dinner buffet, a cash bar and a silent auction.

The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 and children 10 and under are $15. For more information, visit www.amessageofhopecf.org or contact 301-752-4015. guyleonard@countytimes.net time with him as she could.

She loved to sing and dance during his performances.

“I thought I knew what fam13 0 ily and the meaning of life was but 2 I had no idea,” Grow said. “It 5/ / 0 wasn't until I met Kayla that -1 I got the true definition.

I am so thankful that 99 9 God brought her 1 and her family into 7/ 2 my life. She will 2/ be etched into my heart forever.”

Local magician and entertainer Reggie Rice said he never personally got to meet Kayla but after performing at an event to raise funds for her he followed her progress closely.

“Kayla Kiley was real magic. I'm just an entertainer, she will be missed but her legacy and the magic she gave Southern Maryland will never leave us as God takes his angels home,” Rice said.

Browne said she would form a non-profit group to help families dealing with long-term diseases and the funeral

Mike Batson Photography All of Kayla’s funeral expenses were covered by generous donations. Mike Batson Photography

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Feature Story expenses of their lost loved ones as a tribute to Kayla.

“I know that’s what Kayla would want,” Browne said.

Services for Kayla are set for visitation Friday and a life celebration on Saturday at New Life Wesleyan Church in LaPlata.

Visitation runs from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11 with the celebration at 10 a.m on Saturday, Oct. 12.

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Mike Batson Photography Kayla stands with the Superheroes of Southern Maryland and the Sam Grow Band at a fundraiser event held in May.

Mike Batson Photography Kayla Kiley leads Maddie Grace during a fundraiser event held in May.

Interment will be at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Waldorf following services Saturday.

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Programs and Activities

SENIOR LIVING AmeriCorps Position Available!

Serve approximately 25 hours per week and receive $252.08 paid bi-weekly prior to taxes throughout the program year. AmeriCorps members directly serve in their community. Position requires that the member serve with St. Mary’s County Dept. of Aging’s nutrition program and complete additional AmeriCorps requirements. Member will serve lunch to seniors residing in a local senior housing facility in Leonardtown and assist with the Meals on Wheels program. Hours are flexible, generally, M - F, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Upon successful completion of the program year member will receive an education award of $2,775. For more information about the position please contact Alice Allen at 301-475-4200, ext. 1063. For more information about AmeriCorps position requirements please contact Michelle Bard at 410-535-0817.

Health Fair has a new location – Southern Maryland Higher Education Center The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services proudly presents the 2013 Annual Health Fair: The Way to Wellness. The Health Fair is Friday, October 25 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road, California, MD from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Health screenings include Skin Cancer, Hearing, Depression and several others. Flu Inoculations will be available (Medicare card holders should bring their cards; a $20 payment, by cash or check is required from those not eligible for Medicare).

Complimentary chair massages & reflexology sessions will be offered. A Commercial Shredder truck will be available for the community from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. People are encouraged to bring documentation they no longer need.

Lunch will be available for purchase from Rita B’s Catering.

Tons of giveaways and over 75 vendors. Call Jennifer Hunt, at 301-475-4200 ext. 1073 for more information.

Meeting with Sheriff Cameron On Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sheriff Tim Cameron will hold a community meeting at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Sheriff Cameron will address current crime trends, gambling and casino activity in the

Charlotte Hall area as well as address any citizen concerns.

Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 301-4754002, ext. 1001.

Wellness Clinic Health Checks On Thursday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the CSM (College of Southern Maryland) and the Nursing Program will provide hands-on presentations on osteoporosis, diabetes and foot care, heart/stroke, and respiratory hygiene. Don’t miss the “Germ Detector” tool used for hand washing etiquette. There will also be screenings for height, weight, vision, body fat, BMI (body mass index), pulse oximetry and blood pressure. Walk-ins are welcome.

Nutritional Knowledge On Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 10:45 a.m., test your nutritional knowledge and find out how much you know at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Barbara Hak, RD/LD will be presenting information on smart food choices which will help you fit healthy foods into the way you eat. No registration necessary, walk-ins are welcome.

Parkinson’s Exercise Group On Thursdays at 1:15 p.m. the Garvey Senior Activity Center will host the Parkinson’s Exercise group. Parkinson’s disease affects the ability to move, exercise helps to keep muscles strong and improve flexibility and mobility. Exercise will not stop Parkinson’s disease from progressing; but it will improve balance and it can prevent joint stiffening. This seated exercise program includes stretching and strengthening routines that will help to minimize the negative effects of Parkinson’s disease. The type of exercise that works best for you depends on your symptoms, fitness level, and overall health. Those interested in beginning an exercise routine should check with their doctor before beginning this, or any exercise program. For information call Brandy Tulley at 301475-4200, ext.1062.

Diabetes Support Group On Thursday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m., the Diabetes Support

Group will be meeting at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Tina Leap, R.N., Diabetes Educator for Health Connections will facilitate the meeting. The group is open for questions and sharing of personal experiences. The group meets quarterly and the next meeting will be held in January, 2014.

Walk-ins are welcome.

Nutrition Education Meet with Barbara Hak, the new dietician for the Department of Aging & Human Services at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 12:45 p.m. for a chance to test your nutrition knowledge and to give feedback about what nutrition topics you’d like to see her address in upcoming months. Sign up by calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk at Loffler.

Halloween Party at Loffler Senior Activity Center The witches of Loffler are stirring things up in preparation for a party in the Loffler Dungeon. Learn some spooky line dances, flaunt your costume, drink some witches brew and nibble on bone chips. Or just relax and watch the action (though a spell may be cast on you). The festivities start at 12:30 p.m. (after lunch is over -- only snacks will be served) on Thursday, October 31. Cost is $5, payable at the door but reservations and a sense of humor are required so call 301737-5670, ext. 1658 by Tuesday, Oct. 29 to RSVP. Balancing Act Classes Returning to Loffler Dave Scheible is offering three-session series of his signature Balancing Act classes. He will offer two different types of sessions: On Wednesdays, Oct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6 at 3:15 p.m. he will be teaching a class that targets participants who need help with rudimentary balancing tasks. On Tuesdays, Oct. 22, 29 and Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. the class will be for those who have more capacity for balance and the exercises will be more challenging. The cost for all three sessions is $15 payable to Dave on the first day of class. There will be an option for a 4th session for students who wish for it. To sign up for either set of classes or for more information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.

Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.

Eleanor Payne

By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Eleanor Payne, daughter of Thomas Payne, Jr. and his second wife, Sarah Ellen Long, was born in 1876.

On August 6, 1894 she married Luke William Knott (born 1849, son of Henry Knott and Julia Ann Thompson; widower of Lucretia Elizabeth Perry) and they had two children (Gladys and Eunice) before he died in 1897. On December 28, 1903 Eleanor married second, George Webster Johnson. She was married both times at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morganza.

George Johnson died November 6, 1920 and by 1930 Eleanor and most of the children had moved to Washington, D.C. She died January 20, 1965 in Arlington, Virginia but her remains were brought home and buried at St. Joseph’s.

Pictured here is Eleanor (Payne) Johnson and her children by George Webster Johnson, taken some time between 1907-1910.

Left to right: Thomas George Johnson, 1913-2002; Joseph Adrian Johnson, 1905-1919*; Eleanor (Payne) Johnson, 1876-1965; Mary Elsie Johnson, 19062005; Agnes Christina Johnson, 19092005 or Catherine Virginia Johnson, 1911-1938; and the baby in Eleanor’s lap was Francis Xavier Johnson, 1915-1938. *Adrian Johnson died at the home of his parents near Morganza on Tuesday, the 16th instant, aged 15 years. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Webster Johnson. He was an altar boy at St. Joseph’s Church for a number of years until the ravages of disease overtook him. Buried in St. Joseph’s Cemetery on Thursday. (The Enterprise, 9/20/1919).

Photo Courtesy of Faye (Buckler) Johnson

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Obituaries

Audrey Irene Simmons, 78

Audrey Irene Simmons, 78, of Hollywood, Md., died Sept. 28 at her home.

Born Oct. 9, 1934 in Pearson, Md., she was the eleventh child born to the late Albert L. Woodburn and Bertha A. Stone Woodburn.

Audrey attended Little Flower School and Frank Knox School. She is a 1952 graduate of Great Mills High School. She won many awards for her athletic ability and was known as “Horse” to many of her school friends. She excelled in most sports including, basketball, softball, soccer, gymnastics, track, high Jump and archery.

In her teenage years she was employed as a bartender for the “Dock” (formerly located in Lexington Park), as a cashier in the Plaza Theater (formerly located in Lexington Park), as a cashier at the theater (formerly located in St. Inigoes) and as a cashier at the A & P Grocery Store (formerly located in Lexington Park). She was employed by the Federal Government as a Budget Analyst for Public Works at Patuxent River Naval Air Station until her retirement. In 1953, she won the title of Miss Public Works, having over 700,000 votes. She was proudly crowned by Rear Admiral A. M. Pride, Commander, NATC. In 1954, she was again crowned Miss Public Works and was later crowned Maid of Honor of Patuxent River, NAS. Everyone attending danced the night away to the infamous Tommy Dorsey Swing Band with a special guest appearance by Tommy’s brother Jimmy. All proceeds were donated to charity.

On May 6, 1958, she married the late Captain Paul J. Simmons, CEC, USN, Public works

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officer and OINCC, NATC, at Holy Face Catholic Church in Great Mills, Md. Four months after their marriage he was assigned as Commander in Chief Naval Force Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean in London, England. It was during this four year tour of duty that they were blessed with their two sons, Michael and Matthew.

After her retirement from Public Works, in 1984, she went back to school at the College of Southern Maryland (formerly Charles County Community College) and earned her certification as a Medicine Technician. She enjoyed working with all the residents and staff for 20 yrs. at St. Mary’s Nursing Center as a Med Tech. up until her retirement.

Audrey’s hobbies included, dancing, hiking, sketching, and playing pitch. However, her greatest love was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her son, Mike Simmons (Mary) of Hollywood, Md.; her siblings, Raymond Woodburn (Mary Agnes) of Hollywood, Md., Tommy Woodburn (BeBe) of Leonardtown, Md., Mary Hughes (Roy) of Kenosha, WI, and Edwin Woodburn (Bobbie) of Smith Mountain Lake, Va.; six grandchildren, Michael Simmons, Emily Simmons, Abby Simmons, Jesse Simmons, Julie Simmons and Jessie Simmons Miller; two great grandchildren, Audrey Palma and Kyle Lyons; and her sister-in-law, Ann Woodburn of Dameron, Md. In addition to her parents and husband; she is also preceded in death by her son, Matthew Leo Simmons; stepsons, Patrick Simmons and Paul Joseph Simmons; siblings, Edna Bell, Elaine Ryan, Mildred Babcock, Amy Tibuzi, Albert R. Woodburn, Kenneth A. Woodburn, Peter Ralph Woodburn, and Creighton Woodburn.

Family received friends on Friday, Oct. 4,

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from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m.

by Deacon Andy Geisz, at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend David Beaubien on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens.

Serving as pallbearers were Mike Simmons, Michael Simmons, Chris Hall, Kenny Yekstat, Brad Hall, David Woodburn, Danny Woodburn, and Laura Ann Woodburn Superior. Honorary pallbearers will be Timmy and Patti Ann Babcock, Janet and Harry Ryan, Mary Edna Bell, Ray and Marie Tiburzi, Ricky and Vera Lynn Woodburn, Doris Woodburn, Brenda and Rose Marie Woodburn.

Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, C/O St. Mary’s County Dept. of Aging, P.O. Box 655, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Zachary James Yates, 22 Zachary James Yates, 22 of Hollywood, Md., died Sept. 26, at his residence.

Born February 20, 1991 in Clinton, Md., he was the son of James S. Yates and Anna N. (Samen) Yates of Hollywood, Md. Zachary graduated from Leonardtown High School in 2009 and attended St. Mary’s College of Maryland for two years.

Zachary had a passion for music and was particularly fond of the band Tool. He was known for being philosophical in nature, often engaging in metaphysical conversation with his friends and family. Zachary was looking forward to returning to college to further study psychology, with a particular interest in neuropsychology. He had a thirst for knowledge. Zachary was a devoted and caring friend. He will be missed and cherished always.

Zachary is survived by his parents; his sister, Bethany A. Yates of Hollywood, Md.; maternal grandmother, Beatrice W. Samen of Accokeek, Md.; paternal grandparents, Joan Yates of Belington, W.V. and Donald C. Yates of Hollywood, Md. His maternal grandfather, Fred M. Samen, preceded him in death.

Family received friends for Zachary’s Life Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m.. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home. Remembrances were recited at 7 p.m. A Funeral Service was held by Rector Brian VanderWel on Friday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. at Christ Church. Interment followed in Christ Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Walden, 30007 Business Center Drive, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 or www.waldensierra.org.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Francis Jessie Currie, 76

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Francis Jessie Currie, 76 of Great Mills, Md., died Oct. 2, at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center.

Born January 1, 1937 in Hollywood, Md., he was the son of the late Jessie Currie and Pearl Brown (Caroll) Currie.

Francis was a dump truck driver. He enjoyed bluegrass music, playing bingo and was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church in Compton, Md. Francis is survived by his wife, Margaret Ann (Dean) Currie; children, Mike Currie of Avenue, Md., James A. Currie of Lusby, Md.,

Francis R. Currie of Bushwood, Md., Barbara Jean Barnes of Valley Lee, Md.; eleven grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Francis was preceded in death by his son, Robert D. Currie; and siblings, Mildred Knott, Jessie M. Cargill, Gregory “Buck” Curry, James O. Currie, Richard Currie and Joseph Currie.

Family received friends on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home.

Prayers will be recited at 4 p.m. A Funeral Service was held by Pastor James Bell on Monday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md. Serving as pallbearers were Bobby Currie, Jr., Ray Currie, Jr., James Barnes, Jr., Brandon Currie, Willie Willett, Larry Hoffman, Katie Jo Currie and Sydney S. Currie. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Bobbie Jo Currie, Jessica Barnes, Robin Currie, Crystal Currie and Brittain Currie.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hollywood Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Lottie Cecelia Dove, 86 Lottie Cecelia Dove, 86, of Park Hall, Md., passed away on Sept. 30, at her residence.

She was the daughter of the late James Cornelius and Julia Dorothy Hill Courtney.

The family received friends on Monday, Oct. 7, from 10 to 11 a.m., in Park Hall True Holiness Church, Park Hall, Md. A Funeral Service followed at 11a.m. with Pastor Phillip Spence officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Catherine Gertrude Burke, 89 Catherine Gertrude Burke, 89, from Bowie, Md., passed away on Oct. 5, in Leonardtown, Md. The family received friends on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service was held on Oct. 9, at 10:30 a.m., in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment followed in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Md., 20601.

John H. Jordan, 67 John H. Jordan, 67, of Leonardtown, Md., passed away at his residence in Leonardtown, Md. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m., and Rescue Squad prayers at 7:15 p.m., in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Oct. 11, in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Father Brian Sanderfoot officiating and Father John Mattingly con-celebrating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Geraldine Ann Morgan, 73 Geraldine Ann Morgan, 73 of Mechanicsville, Md., died on Oct. 5, at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Born June 5, 1940 in Solomon’s, Md., she was the daughter of the late Thomas William Fenwick, Sr., and Lurean Ann Elliott

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Fenwick.

Geraldine is survived by her husband Leonard “Lennie” V. Morgan, whom she married on Oct. 28, 1983 in St. Mary’s County. Mrs. Morgan is survived by her children: Lester (Cynthia) Floyd, of Lumberton, N.C., Norris Floyd of Wilmington, N.C., Kimberly (David, Sr.) Bell of Leonardtown, Md., Ruth (Richard) Combs of Hollywood, Md., Leonard Morgan, Jr. of Mechanicsville, Md., Rita (Jamie) Hanshaw of Hollywood, Md., Thomas (Michi) Morgan of Mechanicsville, Md., Tammy (Richard) Oliver of Mechanicsville, Md., and Brian (Janet) Morgan of Mechanicsville, Md., siblings; Sharon K. Tippett of Mechanicsville, Md., and Pamela Holtzapple of Baltimore, Md., also survived by 16 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. In addition to Geraldine’s parents she was preceded in death by her grandson; David Michael Bell, Jr., siblings; LaVern Lorzen, Ruth Steele, Thomas W. Fenwick, Jr., Mary Lou Lay, and Delores Church. Geraldine loved to go crabbing with her husband, kept a beautiful home for her family, loved her family and friends, and loved to cook for her friends and family.

The family received friends on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m., in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m., in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, Md., with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers will be; Derek Thomas, Charles Benjamin Combs, Bradley Ryan Morgan, Gerald Lee Johnson, Lawson Glenn, and Matthew James Morgan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Arrangements provided by the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Johnny Earl Rowell, 70 Johnny Earl Rowell, 70 of Hollywood, Md., died Sept.

28, at Georgetown University Hospital.

Born December 16, 1942 in Norfolk, Va., he was the son of the late Earlie Walter Rowell and Dorothy Aline (Worth) Rowell.

Johnny graduated from Norview High School in Norfolk, Va., in June 1961. Soon after graduation he was accepted and attended a four years apprenticeship school at the Naval Shipyard in Norfolk, Va. After graduation he worked as a Civil Servant aircraft mechanic for a few years then turned in his tool box and worked his remaining years in logistics management. While at school, his math professor tagged several of his classmates with nicknames and gave Johnny one that stuck; “Chicken Neck.” He accepted a logistics position with the Naval Air Systems’ Command, Patuxent River, Md., in 1978 and retired in 1998. He then worked for a few defense contractors at PAX and retired from Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. in 2011. All total, Johnny worked for the defense of our country for fifty years.

Johnny enjoyed playing softball, crabbing, fishing and camping. He was a member of the Lively Hunt Club in Lively, Va. Johnny loved spending time with family and friends and his Jack Russell’s Rudi and Graci.

Johnny is survived by his wife Barbara (Wagener) Rowell, whom he married on February 10, 1983; his children, Christine Conroy (Mike) of Richmond, Va., Annette Rowell of Virginia Beach, Va., Donna Thompson (Ronnie) of Hollywood, Md. and Cristy Johnson of Pottsville, Pa.; ten grandchildren; Mary Ella, Aidan, Adrian; Elaine, Emma Jean, Ella; Ryan, Brady, Heidi; and Devin. He is also survived by his brothers, Jack Rowell (Vicki) of Chesapeake,

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Va. and Bobby Rowell (Carolyn) of Virginia Beach, Va. Family and friends are invited for a time of remembrance and sharing on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Lexington Park United Methodist Church, 21760 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, two step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents and husband.

Services will be private.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

St. Aloysius Church, Leonardtown, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to Walden, 30007 Business Center Drive, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

John William Bernd, 28

William Dwight McGill, 62

Marjorie Macy Nystrom, 104

John William “Johnnie” Bernd, 28 of Leonardtown, Md., passed away suddenly on Oct. 6, 2013 at Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, Md. He was born on December 3, 1984 in St. Mary’s Hospital and was the son of John Donald Bernd II of Leonardtown, Md. and Leona Faye MattinglyButler and her husband, Michael Paul Butler, of Leonardtown, Md. John graduated from Leonardtown High School in the Class of 2002 and attended the College of Southern Maryland. John enjoyed sports and in school participated in baseball and soccer. He earned a green belt in karate and played the saxophone in the Leonardtown High School marching band. During school he also worked at several fast food restaurants and later at Leonardtown Ford as a service writer. At Ford, he completed a maintenance technician course and received several performance certificates.

You could count on John for an intelligent and informative conversation on a wide variety of subjects. His main interests were in computers, movies, cutting edge technology and video games. John’s passion was for his Mercedes Benz, followed by designer sports wear and dining at upscale restaurants such as Gordon Ramsey’s in Las Vegas where he celebrated his 25th birthday. John could be counted on to solve problems whether it was a computer, cell phone, or an automobile. He will be greatly missed. John’s loyal companion for 9 years was his dog Zoey.

In addition to his parents, John is survived by his grandmothers, Loretta I. Bernd and Hilda Marie Mattingly, both of Leonardtown, Md.; his brothers, Matthew Fletcher Bernd (Emilee Beverage) of Clements, Md. and Nikolas Michael Butler of Leonardtown, Md.; his niece, Ella Marie Bernd; aunts and uncles, Donna J. Bernd of Arlington, Va., Rena´ S. Bernd, Shirley Nickerson (Bill), Sharon Connelly (John), Anna Lee Braithewaite, Allen Mattingly (Sharon), and Dennis Mattingly (Debbie) all of Leonardtown, Md.; Gloria Turbyne (Jeff), Theresa Mayor (Jimmy) Roy Mattingly and Martha Fischer all of Hollywood, Md.; Mary Carol Mattingly of California, Md.; John Mattingly of Solomon’s, Md.; Linda Pistachio, also his Godmother (Sal) of Mechanicsville, Md.; William Mattingly (Flossie) of Warrenton, Va.; Deborah Majkut (Dan) of Virginia Beach, Va.; Brenda Garber (George) of Elizabethville, Pa.; and Kenny Mattingly (Joanne) of Myrtle Beach, N.C. He is also survived by many cousins and his extended Butler family. John was predeceased by his grandfathers, the late John Donald Bernd and William Jennings Mattingly; and his aunt, the late Joan Lehman.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Oct. 11, at 11:00 a.m. in

William Dwight “Chico” McGill, 62, of Waldorf, Md., formerly from Pascagoula, Miss., passed away on Sept. 27, in Washington, D.C. Born on January 12, 1951in Leonardtown, Md., he was the son of the late John Robert “Buck” McGill and Alberta Mae McGill Hare. Chico is survived by his children; Tammy Devin of Long Beach MS, Crystal Hermann of Saucier, Miss., Meghan Morris, Molly McGill, and Dustin McGill all of Gulfport, Miss., siblings; Clara Miedzinski, Bobby McGill, and Timmy McGill and 10 grandchildren. William severed in the United States Marine Corps from Sept. 20, 1971 to November 21, 1974, his duty stations included USS Midway, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC., serving in the Vietnam War, he also earned the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. William was the Director of Government Employees of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Chico was a member of the Free Masons, IBEW, Local Union 733, Executive Board Member of the MS AFL-CIO, vice President of the MS Electrical Worker’s Association, board Member of the Red Cross, Co-Chairman of the Energing Issues, Subcommittee for the Federal Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, Keys Committee of the Metal Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, Co-Founder of the Federal Workers Alliance, and Co-Founder of the United Defense Workers Coalition.

The family received friends on Friday, Oct. 4, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service followed at 3:30 p.m., in the Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Ammon Ripple officiating. Interment was held on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 12 p.m. in the Riceville Cemetery Riceville, Miss.

Marjorie Macy Nystrom, 104, of California, Md., passed away on Oct. 3, at Hospice House of St. Mary’s.

Marjorie (Mid) was born at home in Rutherford, N.J. on July 3, 1909. She was the daughter of the late Charles Curtis Macy and Ethel Woodruff Macy. She moved to New Orleans, La., when she was three and returned to Rutherford at age seven and remained there for most of the next 50 years. Summers were spent with her parents and five siblings at Greenwood Lake in New Jersey. Those were the good times.

Mid was introduced to Axel (Ax) Nystrom by a friend at a dance. It wasn’t long before he said, “I am going to marry that girl”.

She was in high school and he was at Stevens Institute of Technology.

Ax was born in Abo, Finland while his mother was on a trip, visiting relatives. He grew up in Brooklyn and Jersey City. When he finished high school he was encouraged to go on to college, but since he had not taken the requisite course work he had to take a fifth year of high school. While he was at Stevens the depression came and he had to drop out of school due to a lack of funds.

After high school Mid went to Elmira College where she majored in Home Economics. After graduation she worked as a secretary for “Medical Economics” magazine before marrying Ax in 1934 after a five year engagement. This was the height of the Depression and young people couldn’t afford to marry let alone find a job. She and Ax tied the knot any way. He had to work as a deck hand on his father’s dredge and sometimes even as a hood carrier for a construction company.

Sons Peter and Stephen were born in 1936 and 1938. As a dedicated mother she inspired both children to attend the United States Naval Academy. When her sons flew the coop she went back to work as a secretary at Fairleigh Dickenson University.

Ax finished his formal education at Brooklyn Poly Tech. He attended night school for eight years to obtain his degree in Mechanical Engineering. He spent his entire career working for Western Electric, a subsidiary of AT&T. He was elected to an honorary society, similar to Phi Beta Kappa, but for engineers.

He is the holder of 51 patents dealing with the cable industry. When the United States couldn’t produce a sufficient amount of telephone cable he was sent to Europe and Asia to find a manufacturer who could meet our standards. Japan won the contract. He ended his career by overseeing the building of a new cable production plant in Phoenix, Az. He retired after 35 years as the Assistant Superintendent for Engineering for Western Electric.

Mid and Ax retired to Royal Oak, Md., where they enjoyed sailing, golf, travel, and playing bridge. Their travels took them to Japan, England, Scandinavia, Turkey and almost every state in the union. At 104 years young Mid was the matriarch of this Macy clan.

She is survived by her sons, Peter C. and Stephen C. Nystrom, both graduates of the U.S. Naval Academy and retired naval officers; their families which include seven

Mark W Lindsey, 49 Mark passed away suddenly at his home on Sept. 20.

He was born Jan. 22, 1964 in Alexandria Va. He was the son of Catherine Ann Lindsey of Lexington Park, Md., George Lindsey Jr., (Dec) Wife Susan Lindsey f Albany N.J., siblings David Lindsey (Pam) of Great Mills, Md., Sheri Lindsey of Steven City Va., George Lindsey III, Callaway Md., Nephews and nieces, Stephen, Justin (Molly) Heather, Sarah, Josh, Ben and Daniel. Special sister in law Beverly Bella (Mike) of Clay N.J. Numerous other family and friends.

Mark was a very laid back type of guy. He would help anyone in any way he could.

He loved grilling and spending time with his family and friends. He loved fishing and crabbing. Many a sunny afternoon, you could find him at St. Mary’s Lake, relaxing with the fish. He was an acid Redskin fan.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society. Mark has donated his body to medical science. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Local High School Football Week 5 Review

Week 5 Football Scores

Chopticon 6 v Huntingtown 31 Great Mills 26 v LaPlata 41 Leonardtown 16 v North Point 27 St. Marys Ryken 49 v Edgewood 13

Next Games:

Chopticon v Westlake @Chopticon - Oct. 11, 6 p.m.

Great Mills v North Point

@ Great Mills - Oct. 11, 6 p.m.

St. Marys Ryken v Collegiate

@ St. Marys Ryken - Oct. 11, 7 p.m.

Leonardtown v LaPlata

@ LaPlata - Oct. 12, 1 p.m.

Photo by Michele Stratton

Photo by Jessica Woodburn

Photo by Jessica Woodburn

Photo by Michele Stratton

To submit photos of local high school football, email news@countytimes.net by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

Front Office Staff in Place for Lucky Season Number Seven Knichel, Maher Among Front Office Staff To Earn Promotions

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs are proud to announce the promotion of two of the team’s tenured employees, Courtney Knichel as the Assistant General Manager of Marketing & Special Events and Sean Maher as the Assistant General Manager of Operations & Business Analysis. In addition, the team has also promoted Matthew Ammerman to Group Sales Manager.

Knichel is one of the Blue Crabs original staff members beginning prior to the inaugural season in 2008.

She has spent the past six seasons as the team’s Marketing Manager. The 27-year-old grew up in Southern Maryland and attended Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communications and Marketing in 2008.

“Courtney’s promotion to Assistant General Manager of Marketing & Special Events is well earned, as she personifies what the Blue Crabs brand stands for,”

said Blue Crabs General Manager Patrick Day. “Courtney has been a pivotal member of our front office since the Blue Crab’s inaugural season, and we take great pride in her accomplishments and in adding important responsibilities to her already impressive tenure with the Blue Crabs.”

The Lakewood, New Jersey native Sean Maher joined the Blue Crabs before the 2013 season as the Business Administration Manager. Prior to joining the Blue Crabs, he was with the Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League working in both the box office and finance departments. Maher attended Widener University earning a degree in Business and then went on to obtain his Master’s Degree from Drexel University in Business.

“Sean’s commitment to excellence, and willingness to put in extra effort, are just a few reasons why he has been so successful during his time with the Blue Crabs,” Day said. “He’s passionate and extremely dedicated to

ensuring that operationally we are running as smooth as humanly possible and that Regency Furniture Stadium is the best in baseball.”

Ammerman returns to the Blue Crabs after spending the past four seasons as one of the team’s Sales Account Executives. He graduated from Delaware Valley College with a degree in Sports Management. “Matt has been with the franchise for four seasons and is more than equipped to lead the group sales department to even greater heights than it’s already achieved,” added Day. Season tickets and ticket plans are also on sale now.

Individual tickets for the 2014 season will be scheduled to go on sale in the new year. Call 301-638-9788 or visit online for more information and to save your seat at the ballpark for the 2014 season. Group tickets start as low as $10 per person.

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All Ford Weekend at MIR This weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday it’s the 20th annual Washington Area Ford Dealers Ford Fever Classic. The event will be 3-day format, featuring a Test & Tune on Friday night and two complete ET

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competing in heads-up competition. Also, special nostalgia cars like Phil Bonner’s Daddy Warbucks 65 Ford Falcon driven by Dick Estevez, and 422 Motorsports with a collection of original legendary Nostalgia cars from the 60’s. Again, this year there will be an outrageous power wheel stand contest. Heads up classes will include: Outlaw Drag Radial, X275, and Outlaw Coyote Stock! Ford E.T. classes and Open Comp classes will also be run. There will also be two complete all Ford Custom Car Shows with separate judging and awards each day. If you have some used Ford parts that you would like to sell or buy be sure to take in the Flea Market Swap Meet.

The weekends schedule is as follows on Friday gates will open at 9am, with a Test & Tune from 6:30 to 11 p.m. On Saturday Gates will open at 9 am, Car Show registration, judging, and time trials from 10am to 3pm. Pro rounds will be at 1pm, 3pm, and 6pm and the ET race starts at 4pm. On Sunday Gates will open at 9am, Car show registration, judging, and time trials from 10am to 12noon, Pro rounds and Eliminations will start at 12noon. Admission fees for the weekend are as follows 1-Day pass is $20, a 2-Day pass is $35, and a 3-Day pass is $45. Children 6 to 11 are $5 per day.

Car show entry or Swap meet space is $30 for 1-day or $50 for 2-Day. General spectator parking is free or you can park pitside for $10.

For more information on this event call 301-884RACE, or visit mirdrag.com/ford

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In Our Community

The 2nd Annual Leonardtown Pink Friday, held on Oct. 4 helped raise money for Breast Cancer Screening, Early Detection and Cancer Support Programs at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. The Uplifting Designs Bra Art Contest raised $501 towards the cause. The winner of the contest was Sigrid Stiles with a “Trick or Treat” bra. The collection boxes are still in the businesses until the end of the month.

Uplifting Designs Bra Art Contest Helps Raise Money Superheros of Southern Maryland Participate in 5K

Mike Batson Photography

The first annual (3.1 miles) race/walk helped raise money for the nationally and internationally renowned Children’s National Medical Center in Washington DC which serves more than 360,000 children and provides more than $50 million in uncompensated care every year. The event helped raise critical funds for the hospital’s ongoing effort to provide specialized pediatric care, conduct research into childhood disease prevention and treatment, and provide wellness and preventative services to keep children healthy.

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Southern Maryland Weddings Magazine Inspires Brides When it comes to Southern Maryland weddings, no one knows local nuptials like Southern Maryland Weddings.

From reception sites to local vendors to the latest trends, Southern Maryland Weddings is the go-to source for local couples planning their dream wedding day.

“We planned our 2013 magazine as a design issue,” said Kimberly Bean, founder and CEO of Southern Maryland Weddings. “Planning a wedding is more than choosing colors and flowers. Today’s couples are really designing their days -- choosing themes and decorative elements that carry through from their invitations to their reception.”

The magazine includes five real Southern Maryland weddings, from cover couple Maegan and Austin’s romantic country wedding to Rebecca and Tristan’s aqua and coral waterside celebration.

“We love featuring real local weddings because it helps our readers learn more about local venues and wedding service providers,” Bean said. “It’s a great way to preview the work of local vendors before you start calling to meet them.”

“And,” she added, “everyone likes looking at wedding pictures. Our magazine

has lots for you to look at!”

Two inspirational photo shoots were also staged to inspire couples planning two popular wedding themes: Nautical and vintage. The nautical shoot, held at Swan Point Yacht and Country Club, showcased bright beach colors and elegant nautical décor. The shoot was styled

by TreBella Events and photographed by Sandi Foraci Photography.

The vintage shoot, staged at Greenwell State Park, featured the antiqueinspired, rustic elements popular with many couples today. A yellow-and-gray color palette highlights the session, designed by Love Nora Adornment and photographed by Jill Christine Designs and Photography.

The 2013 edition of Southern Maryland Weddings also includes the features brides have come to expect since the magazine began publishing 11 years ago: A comprehensive reception site guide, profiles of popular area reception venues, and a calendar of up-coming bridal events. Readers will also find wedding registry tips and hot Pinterest trends to help them in their planning.

“We want to make planning a

Southern Maryland wedding easy and fun,” Bean said. “We hope brides enjoy our new magazine!”

The magazine also announced Southern Maryland Weddings 2014 Dream Wedding Giveaway. One local couple will have the chance to win a wedding valued at more than $20,000 featuring the work of some of the area’s premiere wedding vendors. The contest will begin in March 2014 at the “A Bridal Affair at Swan Point” bridal show. Five finalists will be chosen at the show, and readers of the Southern Maryland Weddings blog will choose the winners, who will marry in August 2014 at Swan Point Yacht and Country Club.

“It’s fun to get to know the winning couple and watch them go through

the planning process to personalize their day,” Bean said. “I can’t wait for the contest to begin. We’ve lined up Southern Maryland’s best to make the dream wedding something really special.”

For complete details on the Dream Wedding Giveaway, follow the Southern Maryland Weddings blog at blog. somdweddings.com, and follow Southern Maryland Weddings on Facebook.

Southern Maryland Weddings magazine is available at wedding service providers throughout Southern Maryland and can also be downloaded online.

For a complete list of locations carrying the free magazine, visit http://blog.

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LIBRARY ITEMS Professional storyteller coming to Lexington Park Master storyteller Janice Curtis Greene will perform at the Lexington Park branch on Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. Her stories will focus on the themes of “King Peggy,” this year’s selection for One Maryland One Book, a program of the Maryland Humanities Council.

A book discussion of “King Peggy” will be held at the Leonardtown branch on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.

STEM, crafternoon and LEGO fun planned The Terrific Towers STEM program will be conducted at 10 a.m. at the Leonardtown branch on Oct. 11 and at the Charlotte Hall branch on Oct. 21. Preschoolers will build towers using spaghetti and marshmallows. At the Lexington Park branch preschoolers will learn about the five senses on Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. Registration is required for all three programs.

On Oct. 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. kids can build with LEGO pieces at the Leonardtown branch while at Charlotte Hall kids can complete a fall craft with the supplies provided.

Information and help session on health care options offered Anyone needing help understanding the health care options can attend one of these free information sessions and one-on-one enrollment help conducted

by Walden Sierra: Today from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Leonardtown; Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lexington Park and Oct. 16 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at Charlotte Hall branch.

The complete schedule is posted on the library’s website.

Free training offered for childcare providers Leonardtown library will offer free Every Child Ready to Read training for childcare providers on Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. The providers will learn simple activities to help the children in their care get ready to learn to read. Two CEUs will be issued upon completion of the training. Registration is required.

Options to pay for college will be discussed Students and parents wondering how to pay for college will learn what options are available from Nadine Hutton, Director of Financial Aid at St. Mary’s College, at the Leonardtown branch on Oct. 16, at Lexington Park branch on Oct. 23, and at Charlotte Hall branch on Oct. 28. All three programs start at 6:30 p.m. Filling out the FAFSA form and finding and applying for scholarships will also be covered.

Class to cover transferring of photos and basic photo editing Transferring digital photos from the camera to the computer, uploading them to the Internet, and emailing them will be the focus of a class for adults at Charlotte Hall on Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. Basic photo editing techniques and tips for taking good photos will be also be discussed. Registration is required.

Stress Well if I could tell you how to avoid it, then this article and my book would be worth millions. Unfortunately all I can do is tell you what to do about it. Stress is always around us in the form of work, family, money, family and of course family.

You can always choose your friends. And I would drop those who drain you emotionally. There is no need to surround yourself with dull and unhappy people when there are so many fun and happy ones out there.

I watched a story on a morning television show about a revealing study. It was found that stressful homes may lead to early puberty in women. I thought it was the hormones in our foods, but reducing your stress can also play an important role in your life and the ones around you.

I bet a lot of stress comes from us taxpayers having to work until June to pay the government to waste our money.

See I feel better just letting my feelings out. And that was the printable version. Haha. Don’t keep it all inside. Sometimes you just gotta let it out.

Scream, yell or break something. Take your frustration out on a punching bag, chopping wood or a killer kickboxing class. Don’t hurt yourself, anyone or anything. Make it a productive release so you can still benefit.

The bad thing about stress is that it builds up in the most vulnerable part of your body. For example, some people say they carry stress in their shoulders. I believe stress hits our body equally but causes tightness and pain at our weakest link.

For example: If you tried to lift a heavy box off the ground and you had previously sprained an ankle, that ankle is the place I would expect to limit your lift. It needs to be treated and rehabilitated to bring it up to the same level as the rest of the body.

Tight muscles can lead to changing the normal motion of our spines by distorting our posture. With these altered movements comes additional stress to other regions of the body.

The previous tight area will tighten up more because it already has a head start on the rest of your body.

The tight muscles caused by stress can lead to restricted motion, headaches, soreness, exhaustion and much more.

Another bad side effect of stress is that when the body is under pressure it releases a hormone called cortisol. This hormone is released by the body to give you a burst of energy for the fight or flight response, increased memory function and increased immunity; but, it does raise the pain threshold.

Sometimes when your body has a metabolic disease or you are constantly under high levels of stress, can you produce too much cortisol at levels that may cause your body to gain weight and fat. Cortisol helps break down muscle tissue to be converted into glucose so it can be used as energy. It also helps store foods as fat.

So if you are under really intense stress, then it may have the possibility to ruin a great workout by destroying your muscles for energy. Provided your doctor does not believe you have a metabolic problem, the best thing you can do for yourself is find ways to relieve your stress.

According to the Mayo Clinic, when a healthy individual produces cortisol it is not in a quantity that would substantiate the need for cortisol blocking pills. No research shows that reducing these “normal” cortisol levels will produce weight loss.

You’ve heard the diet commercials claiming to block cortisol but there is no research to show these products do what they even claim they do. There are new regulations against them for exaggerated claims.

I’m already stressed that stores have Christmas decorations out when we haven’t even had Halloween or Thanksgiving. Ridiculous. So let’s get to the good part and give you some ideas to help ward off the holiday blues and stress.

• Workout, play sports or take a walk and expend some energy and frustration.

• Pick up a good book or Magazine, crossword section or sew.

• Play a game; with the kids, away from the kids, on a computer or game console.

• Finish a project and remove it from your list. Accomplishing something feels great.

• Take dance lessons or join the cast of a local show.

• Talk to a longtime friend or family member; in person or over the phone and internet.

• Plant a garden or a flowerbed to nurture. Tough right now but you can plan for it.

• Adopt a pet. Many great pets are waiting for a family to cuddle with and give love.

• Crank up the tunes. Jam out with some friends or take a ride

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“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and thus you have the power to revoke at any moment.”

– Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

and sing away.

• Road Trip! Take a ride alone or with someone to a concert, show, a movie or for dinner.

• The gift of giving or doing something for someone else makes you feel good inside.

• Do something with the members of your faith. Become more active with a project.

• Make time to watch a good movie or a comedy at home.

• Take a hot bath, get a massage, see your chiropractor, try some yoga …do your body good.

• Take a nap. A midday nap can reduce cardiovascular disease in men & women by one third.

• Create, draw, sketch or paint. Have some fun.

• Bust out your camera and snap some shots or have a pro take some of you. Get them framed and then you have a perfect holiday gift.

These are some abbreviated ideas from my book. Everyone has their own way to remove stress. For me it’s playing guitar, singing, baseball or painting. But my biggest hurdle is finding the time. So I’m going to stop typing so I can go jam.

Break up your day and do something for yourself that you enjoy. You work hard and you’re worth it.

Dr. Jay M. Lipoff is the owner of Back At Your Best Chiropractic & Physical Therapy, LLC, which is located in the Wildewood Shopping Center. Dr. Lipoff is also the author of “Back At Your Best; Balancing the Demands of Life With the Needs of Your Body.” It is available in book and Kindle format at Amazon.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University in 1990, a Doctorate of Chiropractic (D.C.) from New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) in 1994 and he became a Certified Fitness Trainer (CFT) in 2005.

Dr. Lipoff is an Executive Board Member, International Chiropractic Association Council on Fitness and Sports Health Science; has a radio segment: Back At Your Best in 5 Minutes or Less, contributes articles to The Huffington Post, Co-Founder, Drug Free Training USA; Member, NY Strength-promoting the importance of physical conditioning; Board Member of Public Relations Committee, Maryland Chiropractic Association; has spoke on nationally broadcasted radio interviews, has articles in print and referenced in over 100 print papers, magazine and on websites, President, Wildewood Business Network-promoting better business relations and community outreach.

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towne Neck Rd, Leonardtown) - 4 to 7 p.m.

• Three for Thursday Port of Leonardtown Winery (423190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) – 6 to 9 p.m.

• Swamp Dog Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grill (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

• Kind of Blues Café des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) – 6 to 9 p.m.

• Mixed Business Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grill (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 11 • Random Impact Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m • Some Assembly The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 • Big Money Band Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grill (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 12 • Three Amigos Keepin’ It Local (25760 Colton Point Rd., Morganza) – 1 to 3 p.m • R&R Train Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m • The Not So Modern Jazz Quartet The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

• Mary and David Flood Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190 New-

Sunday, Oct. 13 • Chesapeake Community Chorus Practice Huntington United Methodist Church (4020 Hunting Creek Rd., Huntingtown)-4 to 6 p.m.

Open Saturday, September 28th to Sunday, October 27th, 2013 Hours of Operation Mon-Fri: By Appointment Only Saturday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Rates Admission: $10.00 3 and Under FREE Group Rates Available (15 or more) Food & Refreshments On-Site Large Covered Picnic Area Air-Conditioned/Heated Restrooms

Monday, Oct. 14 • Bud Light Karaoke Challenge Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m • Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grill (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 15 • $2 Tuesday Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m • Dylan Galvin Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grill (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 16 • Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 6:30 p.m

Thursday, Oct. 17 • DJ Mango Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

The 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.

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show of artful and soulful blues tunes. No cover charge. Reservations recommended. Call 301-997-0500.

• North End Gallery It is time to think of fall and all its wonders. We can enjoy fall colors, air with • Kind of Blues a hint of crispness and the fun of special Café des Artistes,41655 Fenwick Street, days such as Halloween. The Members On-the-Square, Leonardtown, 6 to 9 p.m.

301-997-0500 Price: NO Cover. On of the North End Gallery invite you to this evening of artful –and soulful–tunes come to the Gallery and see the Octowith a distinctive bluesy feel, Gretchen is ber Show. They present a bit of whimsy with a show titled “ What’s So Funny “. joined by Randy Richie on keyboard and Bill Hones on acoustic bass. Warm and Come and visit and smile.

The show dates are Oct. 2 to Oct 27 with friendly, neighborhood Cafe atmosphere the First Friday celebration taking place and critically-acclaimed cuisine, located in at the Gallery on Oct. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. an historic waterfront town. Reservations The phone number is 301-475-3130 and the recommended. web address is www.northendgallery.org.

• Pianist Brian Ganz to Perform, Discuss Musical Classics by Chopin for SMCM’s • Andy Plautz 41625 Park Avenue, Leonardtown, 11 a.m. Zamanakos Concert Series St. Mary’s College’s Auerbach Auditorium, to 5 p.m. Oct. 4 to Oct. 31 Enjoy an evening of artwork on exhib- St. Mary’s Hall (18952 E. Fisher Rd St. it at Opal Fine Art. View the photography Mary’s City, 12 p.m.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s of local artist, Andy Plautz, as well as work of gallery owners Angela Wathen, Jane musician-in-residence Brian Ganz will Rowe and Cynthia Rosenblatt Creative perform and discuss Chopin’s musical and unique one of a kind handbags from classics in continuation of the Arthur and local designer Cristina Caguin are also on Alice Fleury Zamanakos Concert Series. This program is free and open to display.

Join us for our reception from 5 p.m. the public. For more information, contact the St. Mary’s College Music Departto 8 p.m. on 1st Friday, Oct 4.

Opal Fine Art is proud to support ment at musicdepartment@smcm.edu.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month and will Ganz has been presenting Chopin’s comcollect donations to support Breast Cancer plete works in his “Chopin Discoveries” Screening and Early Detection Programs at series at Mary’s College for over a decade in tandem with his “Extreme Chopin” Med Star St. Marys hospital.

Opal Fine Art is located in his- project at the Music Center at Strathmore. toric downtown Leonardtown, just off “Thursday’s program highlights Chopin’s the square. For more information, call gift for telling stories,” said Ganz. “The Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48, No. 1 is per302-438-1629. haps his greatest nocturne. It reaches an expressive intensity that is almost unbearable. And the last mazurka of the Op. 17 set • Acclaimed Author Tom Horton Pres- is one of Chopin’s most mysterious works, ents the Lecture “Is the Future a ‘Chesa- full of poignancy and sadness. It is music peake Style’ Bay?” at St. Mary’s College that explores deep places in the soul.” Ganz will also play “Three Scottish Dances” for St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 8 p.m.

In the Cole Cinema, Campus Center, a little “levity,” he says.

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at St. Mary’s College, award-winning author Tom Horton will present the lecture “Is the Future a ‘Chesapeake Style’ Bay?” Horton, who is professor of practice in environmental studies at Salisbury University, will explore the nature of the Chesapeake Bay and the efforts to regain what has been lost. Horton is one of the most respected nature writers in the U.S., winner of the John Burroughs Award for the best book of nature writing, as well as the Sierra Club’s David Brower Award. This event is free and open to the public, and is supported by the Lecture and Fine Arts Committee at St. Mary’s College. For more information, contact Susan Mazuc at skmazuc@smcm.edu.

• Golf Tournament and Pig Roast Breton Bay Golf and Country Club, 9 a.m.

St Francis Xavier, Knights of Columbus Council 10957 Rain date Oct. 17. Four person team – best ball scramble. Open to Men, Ladies and Junior players Cost: $75 per person / $300 per foursome POC: Dennis Heeren 240-577-4956 Tom Koviak (Chairman) 240-434-1464.

• Gretchen Richie’s Jazz Cabaret Café des Artistes, 6 to 9 p.m.

The Gretchen Richie trio performs a

Friday, Oct. 11 • Long Term Care Conference Dr. James A Forrest Career and Technology Center, 24005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown, 9 a.m.

It’s time to register for the 3rd Annual Long-Term Care Awareness Conference; hosted by the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services. Registration fee is $22. Advance registration is required.

The conference will begin at 9 a.m., with registration doors opening at 8 a.m. This year’s theme is “A Focus on Services & Supports in Long-Term Care Facilities.” Guest speakers will address important long-term care topics including medical benefits for residents in long-term care, understanding the needs of those with dementia-related illnesses, Medicare updates, legal documents essential for long-term planning, alternative choices for long-term care, and psychosocial benefits of activities and recreation.

Registration forms are available at the Garvey, Loffler, and Northern Senior Activity Centers. You can also contact Mindy Carter or Kathy Goodspeed (301-475-4200, ext. 1055; e-mail Kathleen.Goodspeed@ stmarysmd.com) for further information and/or a registration form.

• Southern Maryland JobSource Job Fair Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park, 10 a.m.

Southern Maryland JobSource in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Library would like to invite you to participate in our upcoming Hiring Event at the Lexington Park Library. This is a great opportunity for job seekers to showcase their talent to employers in the retail/hospitality industry!Qualifications: Retailers look for customer service skills, interpersonal skills, sales and merchandising skills, management skills, but most of all a positive attitude and a willingness to help people!Come dressed for success and bring current copies of your resume!!

Requirement: All candidates must be enrolled in the Maryland Workforce Exchange in order to attend this event. Go to https://mwejobs.maryland.gov. To register for this particular event, click on the event calendar on the bottom left toolbar.

For assistance, please call 301-880-2800

Saturday, Oct. 12 • Steak Dinner Rescue Squad building, Route 235, Hollywood, 4 to 7 p.m.

The Hollywood volunteer rescue squad auxiliary is sponsoring a steak dinner at the Hollywood volunteer rescue squad building. The menu will be steak (grilled to order), baked potato, green beans and salad. Tea and coffee will be available.

The cost is $14 dine in or carry out. Dessert table will be available. For more information, call 240-298-7956 or 307-373-3131 • Christ Church’s Annual Fall Faire Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico,1 to 5 p.m.

Crafters, Artists, Food Producers Invited to Sell Goods to Patrons Christ Episcopal Church, Chaptico, is returning to its popular dinner format with its Fall Faire. The Fall Faire will feature fried oyster and ham dinners with luscious sides, and a la carte options that include Po’boys, an oyster scald, and hot dogs and chips! Dine in or carry out, and afterwards, take home an item from the bake sale and country market.

Christ Church also is seeking vendors who produce homemade or homegrown goods to sell at the Fall Faire. These can be fresh fruit or vegetables, cheese, wheat or cornmeal, wine, cider or non-edible items such as soaps, scents, creams, or beeswax candles. Vendors must be in compliance with all Maryland State Health Department regulations for sale and distribution of goods. To apply to be a vendor for the Fall Faire, call the church office at 301-8843451 or e-mail Crystal Spranger at office@ christepiscopalchaptico.org For more information about Christ Church and upcoming events, visit the website at www.christepiscopalchaptico.org/ or call 301-884-3451. Like us on Facebook.

• Patuxent River Appreciation Days 2013 Calvert Marine Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) is celebrating its 36th year. Starting in 1978, PRAD is one of the longest running festivals in Southern Maryland.

This year promises two days of free family fun for all ages. During PRAD, admission to the museum will be free. Additional parking will be provided across the street from the museum at no additional cost. PRAD is made possible through the generous support of the Calvert County Board of Commissioners.

The arts and craft show with over thirty artists and local food vendors will be located in the museum’s parking lot on both days of the festival. The two music stages will host live performances including RockFish, Country Memories, Pond Scum, Celtic ConFusion and many more.

Children can build their own toy boats while the whole family can enjoy free cruises aboard the Wm. B. Tennison, Nathan of Dorchester, and Dee of St. Mary’s.

You will also be able to row in canoes in the boat basin throughout the weekend.

The “Green Village” features scores of non-profit groups that celebrate the river in a wide variety of ways. There, you will be able to see exhibits, demonstrations, displays, and educational activities about green products, recycling, oyster restoration, native plants, wildlife, restoration efforts, live animals, and more.

Back by popular demand is “Bounty of the Patuxent.” On Saturday, local wineries will be offering wine tasting in the Corbin Pavilion. Local produce will be for sale as well as soaps, candles, candy, locally formed oysters, and other homemade items.

The annual PRAD Parade with a one mile route along Solomons Island Road will begin Sunday at 2 p.m. Non-profit organizations are welcome to join the parade with cash prizes offered for best float entries. To enter your float or organization, contact Randy Geck at rgeck@xecu.net.

For more information about PRAD, including a complete schedule of events, visit www.pradinc.org, or call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.

• Indoor Yard Sale Center for Life Enrichment, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

20 + tables of gift ideas, gently used treasures, and your favorite Vendors. Proceeds from the rental of tables benefit Individuals with Disabilities. For more information or to rent a table contact Karen at 301-373-8100 • Contra Dance Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico, 7 p.m.

A Contra Dance, sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance (SMTMD), featuring caller DeLaura Padovan, will be held on Saturday. The doors open at 7and the dancing begins at 7:30.

Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun (and exercise)! If you’ve ever danced a Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance, you have a good idea how much fun it can be. If you haven’t, it’s about time you tried it! Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7 to get some instruction in the various dances. Admission is $8 for non-SMTMD members; $6 for members (band members are free).

No fancy or outlandish clothing is required!

You need to be comfortable, to move freely.

There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information and directions go to www.smtmd.org.

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• Praise and Prayer on the Square Leonardtown Square, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join together to listen to music and pray for our country at the Annual Praise and Prayer on the Square. Sponsored by the Bread of Life Center for Peace. For more information call 301-475-9770.

ist! Ms. Testone will join the rest of our talented line-up for the weekend, to include: The Pax Rats, Groove Span, Windfall, and Hydrafx. Saturday offers an added bonus, a live broadcast with T-Bone & Heather of Star 98.3 FM.

Sunday, Oct. 13 • Riverside WineFest Sotterley, 12 noon to 6 p.m.

Cheers to 11 years! Join us and Celebrate the Best of Maryland at the 2013 Riverside WineFest at Sotterley! For two days, guests will be able to enjoy award-winning wines from over 20 Maryland wineries, partake of delicious food from local vendors (We are excited to announce the addition of The Ruddy Duck Brewery, purchase your favorite pint from our favorite SOMD brewery!), shop in the artisan marketplace to find unique gifts, and have fun in the children’s activities area. In the historic Barn, visit artists from The Color & Light Society who will be creating, displaying, and selling their treasures. Make sure to stop by the So. MD So Good tent where you can watch entertaining and educational demonstrations ranging from cooking to wine pairing. Free Garden Tours, Mini-Tours of the 1703 Plantation House and Slave Cabin Tours will also be available to guests.

WineFest has also become the place for great live music, and on Saturday afternoon Sotterley will welcome special guest Elise Testone, Season 11 American Idol final-

• Apple Festival Our Lady of the Wayside, 12 to 5 p.m.

Our Lady of the Wayside will hold its annual Apple Festival on from 12 to 5 pm.

There will be crafters, food, apple desserts, and apple and fall products for sale, face painting, pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, children’s games, bingo and live music by the Riverside South Band There will be a cash money raffle-$500 for 1st prize and $250 for 2nd prize. Tickets are $5 apiece and will be sold after all masses starting this week. Only 400 tickets will be sold. There will also be a Silent Auction. In lieu of an admittance fee, the Our Lady Works of Mercy will accept monetary donations and nonperishable food items for the Mary Lou Gough Food Pantry. For additional information, please contact Brenda Russell at 301-247-1871 or rsbrssll@aol.com • St. Mary’s County Center for Family Advocacy Concert and Seafood at the Wharf Leonardtown Square, 2 to 6 p.m.

A special appearance by Wiskers live at the Wharf. Admission is $10 with plenty of local cuisine, beer, wine and beverages available for purchase. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on, but please leave your coolers

at home. Call 301-373-4141 or visit www. smcfa.net for more information.

• Southern Maryland Power Association Antique Tractor and Truck Parade Leonardtown Square, 1 p.m.

Bring the whole family to enjoy the sights and sounds of yesteryear. See the vehicles that helped build our area’s agricultural base and those that continue to work the land today. Parade tractors and trucks will be on display in the Square after the parade. Call 301-904-3491 or visit http:// somdapa.com/ for more information.

Monday, Oct. 14 • Pax River Quilters Guild Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, 20850 Langley Rd., Lexington Park, 6:30 p.m.

The next regular monthly meeting of the Pax River Quilter Guild will be held Monday. This month there will be demonstrations on Bargello, Trapunto, Paper Piecing and Binding Techniques. Quilting enthusiast and quilters of all experience levels are welcome. For more information, contact J. Graves at juliagraves82@gmail. com.

Tuesday, Oct. 15 • Zumba St. Mary’s Sunshine Center, Moakley Street, Leonardtown, 6 p.m.

A fun energetic aerobic work-out with a Latin inspired routine. Zumba every

Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. The cost is $5 a class or $25 for a 6 class pass.

Wednesday, Oct. 16 • Health Care Forum 44219 Airport Rd., California, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

State Health Benefit Exchanges. Other Options Southern Maryland Higher Education Center $10/Chamber members $20/ non-Chamber Members As of October 1st, the State Health Exchange is operating to provide health insurance options and incentives. The time has come to make decisions about how you and your business will comply with the new law. This session is a “how to.” Prepaid registration is required

by October 9th.

Thursday, Oct. 17 • Little Explorers: Spooky Explorers Spray Plantation Historic St. Mary’s City, 10 a.m.

Discover what Halloween meant to people a long time ago. Visit the Plantation for a fun treat! This educational series is designed specifically for pre-school age children ages 3-5 years old and an accompanying adult. Activities may include story-telling, crafts, songs, and outdoor exploration. $4/ child ($3 members); accompanying adult free, includes museum admission. For information, call 240-8954990 or email info@stmaryscity.org.

From my Backyard to our Bay A St. Mary’s County Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water

From My Backyard to Our Bay was first developed by the Baltimore County Soil Conservation District. From there, the booklet was given to each of the Soil Conservation Districts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area for customization. If the 17.5 million residents who live in the watershed area of the Chesapeake Bay read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health. Obtain a FREE copy of the booklet by going to the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, smrwa.org and downloading it. The booklet is available at Wentworth Nursery in Charlotte Hall; Chicken Scratch in Park Hall; The Greenery in Hollywood; Good Earth Natural Food; and the St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District in Leonardtown.

Join your local watershed association and make a difference for Our Bay!

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Household Best Management Practices

Instead of From My Backyard to Our Bay, this booklet could easily be titled From My Lifestyle to Our Bay. Earlier we mentioned ways we all can cut down on water use as a way to relieve the strain on the Bay. Many other things we all can do in our daily lives will have an effect on our Bay.

Recycling Recycling helps the Chesapeake Bay in several ways.

• It helps control the amount of trash and litter in the environment. Like any other pollutant, trash and litter are carried by runoff into our streams and rivers and into the Bay. Litter is not just unsightly; some trash (plastic bags and plastic 6-pack holders) may even be harmful to marine life.

• It reduces your energy consumption – and we have already talked about how energy production and use harms the Bay. Just think about all the energy that is saved when an aluminum can is recycled, as opposed to the energy used mining, transporting, and smelting to make a can from scratch!

Or think of the forests that can be preserved by reusing paper products.

• Donate to, and shop at, your local thrift store. Not only does this help the thrift

store, such as Hooks ’N Hangers in Charlotte Hall, who support those with developmental disabilities through the Spring Dell Center, it keeps thousands of pounds of trash out of the landfill by reusing items instead of discarding old items and buying new.

Reusable Grocery Totes Bring your own reusable tote bags on shopping excursions: • It reduces waste by avoiding the use of plastic or paper disposable bags.

• It helps control the amount of litter in the environment and reduces energy consumption.

• You can support your favorite charity by purchasing reusable totes from them. It’s very fashionable!

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, or do without.

Where to get help with…

RECYCLING & REUSABLE TOTES • St. Mary’s County Dept. of Public Works and Transportation, 301-8638400 or co.saint-marys.md.us/dpw/ recyclingandsolidwaste.asp • Maryland Department of the Environment, 800 633-6101 or mde.state. md.us/programs/Land/RecyclingandOperationsprogram/RecyclinginMaryland/Pages/programs/landprograms/ recycling/md_recycling/index.aspx • St. Mary’s River Watershed Association (Totes), 301-737-2903 or smrwa.org

This is the twentieth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (maryann.scott58@yahoo.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next week’s County Times!

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Bay-Wise landscapes minimize negative impacts on our waterways by using smarter lawn management techniques and gardening practices. The University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Bay-Wise program in St. Mary’s County offers hands-on help with managing your landscape by providing information, a site visit, and landscape certifications.

Our yardstick checklist is easy to understand and follow, and our team of trained Master Gardeners can help guide you through it while offering suggestions to improve both the appearance and sustainability of your landscape.

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St. Mary’s College Presents Clare Bayley’s “The Container” “The Container,” a one-hour drama about the immigrant experience written by Clare Bayley, opens on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. and runs through Sunday, Nov. 3 in the Bruce Davis Theater on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus. Ticket prices are $4 or $6, general admission. To make reservations, call the Theater Box Office at 240-895-4243 or e-mail boxoffice@smcm.edu. Seating is limited to 25 per performance. Reservations are required.

Produced by the Department of Theater, Film, and Media Studies at St. Mary’s College and directed by faculty member Michael Ellis-Tolaydo, “The Container” performs Oct. 24-26 and Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at 7 and 9 p.m. and on Oct. 27 and Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. An informal talk-back with cast and crew, moderated by American University Professor Caleen Jennings, will take place after each matinee performance on Oct. 27 and Nov. 3.

An award-winner at the 2007 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where the play premiered, “The Container” tells a searing story of what drives five characters from their homelands and of their fears of an unknown future.

Five immigrants from Africa and the Middle

East try desperately to smuggle themselves into England inside a shipping container on a truck located somewhere in Europe. Four of the five characters have a simple goal and dream: to get to safety and begin a new life. The fifth is trying to reunite with his wife and child. What will they do to get what they want? Can they depend on each other to make it through safely during their harrowing journey?

Performances take place inside a facsimile of a shipping container. Audience will be enclosed within the container along with the performers during the performance. The performance lasts approximately 70 minutes.

For the 7 and 9 p.m. performances, audience should arrive to the Theater no later than 6:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m., respectively. For each matinee performance, audience should arrive no later than 1:45 p.m.

Free parking is available within walking distance to Montgomery Hall in either the Somerset Gym parking lot or in the adjacent visitor’s parking lot. Both parking lots are located on East Fisher Road, off of Mattapany Road.

Blessing of the Fleet Draws Large Crowds

Sam Grow hit the stage on Saturday at this year’s Blessing of the Fleet.

The 46th Annual Blessing of the Fleet proved to be a great family event last weekend. The crowds enjoyed fireworks, music and food, as well as free boat rides to St. Clement’s Island and tours of the Blackistone Lighthouse and St. Clement’s Island Museum.

Mike Batson Photography

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Upcoming Events with the Newtowne Players The Newtowne Players Announce Open Auditions for Arsenic and Old Lace The Newtowne Players announce open auditions for the upcoming comedy Arsenic and Old Lace. The show runs Feb. 14 to March 2, 2014.

There are roles for 11 men and three women.

In Arsenic and Old Lace, by Joseph Kesselring, you’ll meet the charming and innocent ladies who populate their cellar with the remains of socially and religiously "acceptable" roomers, the antics of their nephew who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt, and the activities of the other nephew.

Auditions will be held Oct. 21 and 23 at 7 p.m.

Callbacks, if needed, will be held Oct. 27. All auditions will be held at Three Notch Theatre on 21744 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script, which will be available at 6:30 each audition night.

If you cannot make these audition dates/times but wish to work either onstage or backstage for this production, leave a message for Director Bill Scarafia at 301-737-5447.

For more information about volunteer opportunities or other upcoming programs, please visit www.newtowneplayers.org or www.facebook. com/newtowneplayers.

The Newtowne Players Present Halloween Thriller Dracula Dracula has been described by critics as a play for people who like their coffee strong. There is no mistake about this thriller being of the type that will shock the staunchest of playgoers who like thrilling plays.

Playgoers who visit Three Notch Theatre on 21744 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park Thursdays through Sundays, Oct. 25 to Nov. 10, 2013, to witness the performance of The Newtowne Players will go away with the satisfaction of having had more thrills than ever before in their lives inside a theatre, for the great vampire play, Dracula, is a real thriller that, speaking literally, has raised hair on millions of scalps since its original production in England in 1927.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances start at 8 p.m.; Sunday shows begin at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students, senior citizens (age 65+) and the military. Thursday shows are $10 general admission. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Light refreshments and beverages are available for purchase at the theatre.

Don your fangs and cape and join us for a special performance of Dracula, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. Our Halloween party includes a vampire costume contest (family friendly costumes only, please) and spooky refreshments. Tickets just $10 general admission.

Reservations are recommended. Please make reservations for the show by visiting www.newtowneplayers.org.

For more information about volunteer opportunities or other upcoming programs by The Newtowne Players, visit www.newtowneplayers.org or www.facebook.com/newtowneplayers.

The Newtowne Players Extend Art Contest Deadline for Children, Teens

To commemorate its 10th anniversary season, The Newtowne Players are sponsoring an arts poster contest to encourage young people in Southern Maryland to express their visions of the performing arts and specifically community theatre.

The theme of the contest is, “What Community Theatre Means to Me.” Students, kindergarten through grade 12, in Southern Maryland are eligible to participate.

First, second and third place winners in four grade categories (K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12) will be chosen by a panel of judges made up of various Newtowne Players members and local artists. Prizes include T-shirts, a display of winners’

Trash to Treasure Green Craft Fair Saturday, November 9, 2013, 10 am—4 pm

Watkins Nature Center Shop local this holiday season!

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More than 40 local artists will be selling handmade goods crafted from at least 50% recycled, sustainable, organic or fair trade materials.

Learn about ways to get involved in your community, and create recycled crafts with members of local non-profit and environmental groups.

Feeling lucky? Purchase a raffle tickets and win an REI dome tent, a $150 Wegmans gift card, M-NCPPC swim passes and more!

Musical performances about the environment, composting, gardening and more by Nature Jams (www.naturejams.net) .

Looking to donate unwanted books? Give a book or get a book at the Book Exchange booth!

Watkins Nature Center at Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301-218-6702 TTY 699-2544

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artwork in the Three Notch Theatre lobby in Lexington Park and publication in a show program in 2013-2014.

For poster contest rules, guidelines and entry form, visit www.newtowneplayers.org and click on the 10th Anniversary tab at the top of the homepage. Posters must be postmarked by Dec. 31, 2013, or dropped off at the theatre on 21744 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park.

For more information about volunteer opportunities or other upcoming programs by The Newtowne Players, visit www.newtowneplayers.org or www.facebook.com/ newtowneplayers.

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Real Estate Rentals

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Rambler for Rent in Mechanicsville: Freshly painted clean home, country kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors. Non smoking home, no pets, no section 8 please. Please call Janette at (301) 884-3853. Rent: $1,250.

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The County Times will not be held responsible for any ads omitted for any reason. The Ccounty Times reserves the right to edit or reject any classified ad not meeting the standards of The County Times. It is your responsiblity to check the ad on its first publication and call us if a mistake is found. We will correct your ad only if notified after the first day of the first publication ran.

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Physician Assistant needed for primary care practice in Waldorf. F/T hours include two evenings per week when our office is open until 7:30pm. Rotating call schedule. Salary Negotiable. Great benefit package. Fax CV with references to 240-419-5091.

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Games

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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer You often hear, “Alright Shirley June” in my husband’s family when something that is unexplained happens. Sometimes you hear it when one of his three sisters says something Shirley June-ish. They, of course, know more about that then I do. But my husband’s Mother did live with us for 10 years so I have a good idea. You might remember that my Mother-in-law Shirley passed away in February of 2012. We still receive quite a bit of mail for Shirley as we do for my own Mother who passed away 13 years ago. In fact, last night I cleared out the mail pile and had 8 pieces of mail for Shirley.

What has been unusual this week is a large box that came in the mail. My husband told me over the phone that a package had come for me, and I thought why?, I haven’t ordered anything, and it’s not a holiday or my birthday. He said, “Did you order a Keurig?” “A Keurig? We already have a Keurig, why would I order another one.” Especially since I am a tea drinker, not a coffee drinker. The Keurig we have was his Mother’s in the first place.

When I got home and looked at the box, I called my husband into the dining room, and said “Look at this label.” He, naturally did the “What???” thing until I pointed out to him that the label said Shirley, not Shelby. Shirley and I were used to the mix-ups over the years. Magazines subscriptions were always a big problem, and we did have one or two identical magazines that we both received. I know that doesn’t make sense, but we each liked to tear out recipes we liked out of our own magazines. After opening the box that’s when either one or both of us said, “Alright Shirley June! Still ordering up there in Heaven?!”

Shirley did order a few QVC items over the years, it’s not like we weren’t used to receiving packages during the week. But this is the second time we have received something that we have no idea why it came. I’m still wondering where the closet organizer came from, and no one has ever owned up to sending it to me. But now, a Keurig, this long after Shirley has passed? You can probably guess what my dilemma is. There is no bill – only instructions. Do I keep this free Keurig or send it back? My husband thinks there might have been a recall, and since Shirley was in the Keurig Club they sent her a new one automatically. Should I call? That would be the right thing to do I know. Maybe Shirley will send us another sign like the smell of coffee when none is brewing. That may sound strange, but I’ve felt things like that from my own parents.

In the back of my mind I have been wondering if Shirley might be upset that my husband just finished boxing up the remaining items in her bedroom downstairs in order that we can make the room back into a guest bedroom. We are also doing the same thing in her living room/kitchen area downstairs to make room for all the things I am bringing home after the closing of my shop. So, alright Shirley June, let me know what to do, you may not be here, but, don’t worry, this will always be your home.

To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann

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Fiber, Does It Really Move Things Along?

By Debra Meszaros CSN www.MXSportsNutrition.com What is the number one gastrointestinal complaint in the United States?

Do you suffer from constipation, take fiber and still do not see results?

Are you looking for a natural way to obtain relief?

Twenty percent of Americans suffer from constipation on one level or another, and although many are supplementing their diet with fiber, they still have not overcome the condition. Why, and what alternatives exist?

Constipation does not just mean not having a bowel movement but also when bowel movements are slowed down. One factor is when the stool has hardened, usually by a lack of adequate hydration. The average person needs to drink about half their body weight in ounces of water per day to reach adequate hydration. Diuretic beverages like coffee and consuming dried fruits are two examples of dehydrating factors which would then increase the need for even more water. Without adequate water, stools harden.

Another factor is insufficient peristalsis, the contractile activity of the colon. To keep things moving along, there is a need for rapid intestinal contractions. The common practice of incorporating a colon cleanse doesn’t always bring results as cleanses are often suggested by professionals without fully understanding the clients lifestyle and dietary habits. Cleanses can sometimes place even more stress on the body while not completely solving the root issue of constipation. There is also the prescription PEG (polyethylene glycol), the top option of the medical industry. But do you want to find relief ingesting PEG, which is used in detergents and other solvents, or nutrients that have health benefits?

Why fiber may not work for you.

Fiber sometimes fails to produce results because it actually creates more fecal bulk. If your issue is insufficient peristalsis, then you will still have the issue of evacuating the colon. Additionally, adding more fiber to the diet

of someone who does not consume adequate amounts of water, will only led to more hardened stool.

Exploring nutritional laxatives It is possible to incorporate certain nutrients, at just the right time, to support the body with consistently producing soft stools while inducing proper colon action.

Research has shown that utilizing powdered formulas comprised of magnesium and potassium with ascorbic acid, often provide results in as little as 30-90 minutes.

There are several helpful combinations to explore: the laxative effect of using 1-2 tablespoons of a buffered vitamin C powder; or several teaspoons of vitamin C + magnesium crystals on an empty stomach, followed by good amounts of water. Individuals may have to adjust dosages so day-long diarrhea does not occur.

It is reported that 68% of all American adults fail to reach the recommended daily allowance of magnesium.

Women, who tend to have a greater percentage of constipation issues than men, have the lowest intake of magnesium.

Magnesium is known for its natural muscle relaxing properties, which makes it no surprise that incorporating it with vitamin C can possibly help with peristalsis. ©2013 Debra Meszaros MXSportsNutrition.com. All rights reserved; no duplication without permission. DISCLAIMER: When you read through the diet and lifestyle information, you must know that everything within it is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional. I am making no attempt to prescribe any medical treatment. You should not use the information here for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. The products and the claims made about specific products have not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem. Confirm the safety of any supplements with your M.D., N.D. or pharmacist (healthcare professional). Some information given is solely an opinion, thought and or conclusion based on experiences, trials, tests, assessments or other available sources of information. I do not make any guarantees or promises with regard to results. I may discuss substances that have not been subject to double blind clinical studies or FDA approval or regulation. You assume the responsibility for the decision to take any natural remedy. You and only you are responsible if you choose to do anything with the information you have read. You do so at your own risk. I encourage you to make your own health decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

DON’T MISS OUT: OCT. 19 St. Mary’s County Ducks Unlimited

38th Annual Banquet cocktails | dinner | games | raffle prizes | silent and live auction

Hollywood Firehouse Doors open at 5p.m.

www.stmarysdu.com or call 301-994-0606 for tickets & more info

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As you journey through the many health issues and choices affecting adults today, come join us at the...

St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services

Health Fair The Way To Wellness Friday, October 25, 2013 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Southern Maryland Higher Education Center 44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619 HealTH ServiceS include: • Skin Cancer Screening • Hearing Screening

• Depression Screening

• Balance & Falls Screening

• Body Mass Index Screening • Vision Screening

• Flu Inoculations

(Medicare card holders should bring their cards; a $20 payment, by cash or check is required from those not eligible for Medicare)

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…. Over 80 vendors, other free screenings, health checks and lots of giveaways!!!!

For more information call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050 or visit the Department of Aging & Human Services website at stmarysmd.com/aging Brought to you by the Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County: Francis Jack Russell, President; Lawrence D. Jarboe; Cynthia L. Jones; Todd B. Morgan; Daniel L. Morris and the Department of Aging & Human Services.

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