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“We’ve got a big runway project coming in 2016... to refurbish all our runways and the electrical distribution to them. It’s a three phase project and it’s going to be huge.” — Capt. Heidi Fleming, incoming commander of Patuxent River Naval Air Station, on one of the key infrastructure upgrades at the base.

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MetCom Head Ichniowski Looks to Retire

Hits 4 Heroes Raises over $43,000 for Local Wounded Veteran

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Hits 4 Heroes presented Cpl Sean Adams with a check for $41,833.57 on Saturday. Combined with on-the-spot donations the organization received all day Saturday, as well as proceeds from the impromptu Cornhole board auction, Hits 4 Heroes will be able to give over $43,000 to Adams.

Dan Ichniowski, executive director of the Metropolitan Commission, announced last week that he was planning to retire from the public water and sewer provider according to a member of MetCom’s governing board. “He said he wasn’t going to leave until we found somebody else,” said MetCom Commissioner Mike Mummaugh. “We’re going to do a search for a new director and then find a deputy director after that.” Ichniowski served as the executive directorship for more than a year but also served as the deputy director before the position went by the wayside at the agency. Much of his tenure was taken up by controversy over murky regulations that did not always adequately answer under what circumstances owners of private water and septic systems would be made to hook up to MetCom or privately laid public water and sewer. A county task force that took up the issue has recommended that many of those with their own well and septic systems be

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made to hook up to public utilities if they are in a designated growth area. MetCom also came under fire from county elected leaders for engineering costs that continued to rise year after year. Commissioner Todd Morgan said however that Ichniowski worked well with the county and acted professionally and with deep knowledge of the agency’s inner workings. “I was able to work with Dan,” Morgan said. “But everybody likes to gripe about MetCom. “I think he got things done.” Morgan made his comments at the groundbreaking for the new R/C Theatres at the Lexington Exchange development site in California adjacent to Wildewood, which had to get the cooperation of MetCom for water and sewer service. “If it weren’t for cooperation with Dan Ichniowski… I don’t think we’d be here today breaking ground.” Attempts to contact Ichniowski for comment were not successful. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Fleming Will Be First Female Pax NAS Commander By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Capt. Heidi Fleming, who has served as the executive officer at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, will take over the leadership of the air base this week and in so doing will be the first woman to take the post. She will serve for 18 months and sees several challenges ahead that will face her directly when she takes command. The base is continuing to ensure vigilance in completing background checks of personnel in the wake of last year’s active shooter tragedy at the Navy Yard in Washington and the shooting of a master-at-arms on a U.S. Navy destroyer by a person without authorization to be on base in Norfolk, Va. The base also has critical infrastructure needs that must be addressed, she said. “We really need to make sure we vet every person who comes on base,” Fleming said. “That [increased vigilance] is now in place.” As for infrastructure, the base, now 71 years old, has many aging buildings, which the navy is keen to replace with high-grade office space inside the main gate; officials want this to ensure that programs continue to want to locate to the base to do their work. Also flight operations being key, the runways must take priority, she said. “We’ve got a big runway project coming in 2016... to refurbish all our runways and the electrical distribution to them,” Fleming said. “It’s a three phase project and it’s going to be huge.” Fleming got her start in the navy as an aviator on

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C-130 transport planes and then to the P-3 Orion anti-submarine warfare aircraft that is in line to be replaced by the P-8 Poseidon. She has also served at the Pentagon in an appropriations role and as a Congressional liaison, she said. She also has experience working in the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the legislative affairs department. When she came to Pax River she took command of a VXS-1 Squadron, which is a science and technology unit,

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before taking on the executive officer’s position. “I think it’s been very helpful to have time in that executive officer’s chair,” Fleming said. “You get to know the issues and the people. “It’s an honor and a privilege to the be base CO. The work done on this base is critical to the national defense.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer According to Maryland Public Defender Paul DeWolfe, Judge Robert Nalley was removed from the bench on Sept. 5. The Court of Appeals ordered Nalley to be removed after he ordered a court officer to electrically shock a defendant in a Charles County courtroom. The press release indicates the attack occurred on July 23 when defendant Delvon King was acting as his own attorney. The press release provided the transcript of the incident in which Nalley ordered the officer to shock King with a device that sent an electrical current to King’s leg causing him to scream and fall to the floor in pain. According to DeWolfe, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation on Nalley and found no wrongdoing. He also said he is unaware of any other investigation against the former judge. “No one who treats people like this should be permitted to serve as a judge,” DeWolfe said. This was not the first time Nalley has faced issues. According to the press release, he was “sanctioned by Maryland’s highest court for deflating a tire of a car” of a nighttime custodial worker who parked in his parking space. The Press Release can be found at www.opd.state. md.us. lauren@somdpublishing.net

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Making a Splash

National Organization Taking Heroes On the Water in Solomons

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Maryland chapter of Heroes on the Water is preparing for the first ever event in Solomon’s Island on Sept. 20. Heroes on the Water is a non-profit organization that takes veterans out on the water for a day of fun, sun and some fishing. Local coordinator and retired Army Warrant Officer Jim Cooper said he recommended Solomons because he had been to the naval recreation center in the area and believed the servicemen would enjoy the location. Veterans families are invited to join them on the outing, Cooper said. According to the Heroes on the Water website, “Heroes on the Water helps our Nation’s warriors and veterans from all branches

of the United States military unwind using the therapeutic qualities of fishing from kayaks. What looks like a day trip of paddling and fishing is in fact something much deeper and long-lasting. Founded in 2007, our unique kayak fishing program allows the participants a chance to decompress from the stresses associated with combat and the physical rigors of rehabilitation.” Participants receive basic kayak fishing and paddling instruction, angling clinics and paddling classes according to their experience and skill range. The veterans relax when they’re out on the water, Cooper said. Each individual is paired with a buddy, but if they express a desire for space they get it. “Most of them don’t want any more help

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than they need,” Cooper said. Families tend to group together, Cooper said, and veterans who come alone often find themselves talking to another serviceman. “People tend to gravitate to somebody who completely understands their point of view,” Cooper said, adding that though he spent 21 years in the Army, he doesn’t believe he can completely relate to the experiences of more recent combat veterans. In addition to spending a day out on the water, Cooper recommended servicemen and their families spend the weekend in the area if they are able to. For more information, visit heroesonthewater.org or www.facebook.com/ HeroesOnTheWaterMarylandChapter. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Leonardtown ArtWalk Winners Announced

1st place: Mary Ida Rolape, The Dancing Egret

2nd place: Christina Allen, Walk in the Woods

The 2nd annual ArtWalk, sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Arts Council, for September First Friday was a fun filled evening with 29 Artists and 22 businesses participating. The ArtWalk is an important component to the Arts and Entertainment District Celebration. The 1st place winner is Mary Ida Rolape’s sculpture “The Dancing Egret”, 2nd place is Christina Allen’s painting “Walk in the Woods” and third place is a collaborative work called “Trapped in Glass”, by Tas McWilliams & Ginger Freeman. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all the artists that participated this year! St. Mary’s County Arts Council Press Release

3rd place: Tas McWilliams & Ginger Freeman, Trapped in Glass

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Representatives from St. John’s Properties and R/C Theatres say that in less than a year the new 12-screen Cineplex in California should be open for business. They and county officials came out Wednesday afternoon to break ground at the Lexington Exchange development site on Route 235 months after the project got county approval in May. “We are really excited about this project and this area needs it,” said Scott Cohen, CEO of R/C Theatres. “I wish it were opening tomorrow. “It’s going to be a long nine months.” Commissioner Todd Morgan said a new, modernized movie theatre was one of the things constituents had clamored for for years. But that was not enough to keep the project from becoming endangered because of the development approval process, he said. “MetCom [Metropolitan Commission] was one of our bigger hurdles,” Morgan said after the groundbreaking. “We had to work hard with MetCom.” Morgan said the water and sewer capacity projections MetCom had estimated for the theatre’s use was more akin to a restaurant than a Cineplex which slowed down MetCom’s approval of the project. “The numbers didn’t make any sense,” Morgan said,

Photo by Guy Leonard Commissioner Todd Morgan and R/C Theatre’s CEO Scott Cohen, center, along with St. John’s Properties representative’s and county Director of Economic Development Robin Finnacom, turn the first shovel-fulls of dirt for the new 12-screen cineplex in California.

who added that they were able to negotiate with MetCom for adjusted capacity projections. “Todd really grabbed ahold of it when it was on life support and it was,” said Andrew Roud, vice president of land use for St. John’s Properties. Lexington Exchange is a 140-acre project set for mixed use to include a grocery store and restaurants across from the Wildewood Shopping Center.

The store is having its sale week Sept. 20 through the 27. Thompson said the store would now offer 12 months of free financing. The store offers all American made upholstery, customized gifs, and monograms. Thompson says her store is affordable for any budget and customers can find everything they need to complete their home. For more information, visit lolabelleco.com.

From a lone grill to their very own restaurant, Paula and Neville Brown made their dream come true. “This restaurant is like a vacation for us because we’re both here and we are together 24 hours a day, which is good. We both get to do what we enjoy, which is compete in the kitchen,” Paula explained. Cocoa’s Authentic Caribbean Jerk opened its doors July 4, but just two days later the couple faced a life-altering health scare. Neville Brown had a major stroke. “They did not expect for him to make it. He had the worse kind of stroke, he had the bleeding [in his brain],” Paula explained. “When he got to Georgetown University, by the time I got there, he was already on life support and they thought that he would probably bleed out during the night and pass,” she said. “While he was laying there, I said ‘if you hear me squeeze my hand’ and he did, he squeezed my hand and I just looked at those doctors and I said ‘look don’t say one more negative thing and do everything you can to save my husband.’” Neville is becoming stronger every day and is currently receiving outpatient therapy two times a week. “They call me the miracle man,” he said. Neville gives credit to his recovery to the photo of him and his wife by the waterfall in Jamaica. “I feel strong; I always had a good feeling that everything was going to be okay. I just take it day by day,” he explained. The idea of bringing Caribbean cuisine to Southern Maryland formed while Neville and Paula were in Jamaica for Paula’s birthday. Once they returned to Maryland, Paula made a trip down to her mother’s home in North Carolina and brought back a grill and began selling their food at events on the weekends. Their first event was the Spring Festival in St, Marys. “We were such a big hit. I started booking more events, so I went on the hunt for a restaurant,” Paula said. She looked at a few places, but ultimately found the perfect location in Lexington Park. “We opened the doors and I looked around and I felt like I was home. It was Cocoas at that point,” she explained. Paula says the response has been great since opening the restaurant. “When we fix our plates we don’t look at fixing a plates as a profit,” she said. “We just want to see people happy.” Cocoa’s Authentic Caribbean Jerk offers both American and Jamaican food; the restaurant just received its liquor license and will now offer wine, liquor and beer with guest’s meals. The restaurant is located at 19661 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park.

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The Rex Now Open in Leonardtown After a complete facelift and renovation, The Rex in Leonardtown opened its doors for a private premier on Sept. 15. The Rex is two restaurants in one. On one side of the restaurant is a tribute to the old movie theatre, with there vintage posters lining the walls, ranging from “Rocky Horror Picture Show” to “Gone with the Photos by Sarah Miller Wind”, and accompanying plaques detailing Leonardtown natives’ memories of the theatre and movies they saw there. A number of people spent time looking at the posters and talking about their own memories. The other half is more traditional. Both sides of the restaurant feature a full bar and a casual atmosphere. According to owner Joe Kurly, the restaurant is partnering with Solomons Island based Lotus Café to offer a menu featuring fresh, locally grown food. The Rex will be open for lunch to the public at 12 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. The Rex is located at 22695 Washington Street in Leonardtown. For more information, call 301-475-1512 or visit www.facebook.com/pages/ The-Rex/1413740545575643.

Grand Re-Opening of Lola Belle Company By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer

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Lola Belle Company is having their ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 24 and will now offer a full furniture showroom and a complete gift section. The locally owned business celebrated its five-year anniversary in August and owner Amy Thompson wanted to “reinvent” her business. The store is expanding from 1200 to 5000 square feet.

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2014 St. Mary’S County Fair Leonardtown, MD • Thursday, September 18th - Sunday, September 21st

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SepteMber 19, 2014

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3:00 PM Gates open to public 4:00 PM Exhibit Buildings open to public 5:00 PM Carnival opens (ride all evening: wristband for $25) 5:00 PM 4-H Livestock Judging Contest (SR) 5:30 PM 4-H English Drill Team (GS) 6:00 PM 4-H Western Drill Team (GS) 6:00 PM 4-H Market Goat Show (SR) 6:00 PM Barnyard Runners Pig Races 6:30 PM Chainsaw Artists 7:00 PM Official Opening (New AUD) Color Guard by Cub Scout Pack #1203 “The Star Spangled Banner,” Leonardtown Middle School Chorus Introduction of the Queen of Tolerance Court Welcome, John Richards, President, St. Mary’s County Fair Association Crowning of the Queen of Tolerance 7:00 PM Mitchell Showboat Marionettes 7:00 PM Miniature Horse Pull (GS) 7:30 PM Masters of the Chainsaw 9:00 PM Exhibit buildings close 10:00 PM Carnival closes Junk Rock Drumming Ensemble (Strolling)

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4-H Horse and Pony Show (GS) 4-H Livestock Show Begins (SR) Exhibit Buildings open to public SoMD Robotics Demonstration (PAV) Horticulture ID Contest (4-H) Carnival opens (special pricing & tickets per ride: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Cake Decorating Contest (New AUD) Decorated Wagon Contest (ARTS) The Thistle Dancers and Pipers (PAV) Esperanza Middle School Band ( New AUD) Meet & Greet Pat the Clydesdale Purchase Power Contest (4-H) Speech Contest (New AUD) “The Star Spangled Banner,” Great Mills High School Amarillo Vert Registration for Kiddy Tractor Pull (PAV) Kiddy Tractor Pull (PAV) St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Demonstration (GS) WMDM live remote broadcast School Day Activities End, normal entry and carnival ticket prices resume 4-H Cake Auction (GS) Bicycle Drawing (OF) Gracie’s Guys and Gals (FSA) Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales Demonstration (GS) Light Weight Horse Pull (GS) Boot Scooters (PAV) Exhibit buildings close Carnival closes

• Barnyard Runners Pig Races: 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM • Masters of the Chainsaw: 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM • Mitchell Showboat Marionettes: 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM • Dick Haines, Stilt-walker • Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales on display • Small Craft Guild Boat Building demonstration (FM) • Pat Fulcher Blacksmith demonstration (FM) • Junk Rock Drumming Ensemble (following Pig Races)

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SepteMber 21, 2014

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Open Class livestock show (SR) Exhibit buildings open Fair Parade Registration begins (Tech Center) 10:00 AM Carnival opens 10:30 AM Fair Parade begins (Tech Center) “The Star Spangled Banner,” Leonardtown High School Potomac Voices 1:00 PM 4-H Rabbit Showmanship workshop (4-H) 1:00 PM Jousting Tournament (GS) 1:00 PM Meet & Greet Charlie Brown the Clydesdale 1:00 PM Interlocking Building Block competition (ARTS) 1:00 PM Super Magic Man Illusions (New AUD) 1:00 PM Stuffed Ham Demonstration – David Dent (FSA) 1:30 PM St. Mary’s Dance Academy (PAV) 2:00 PM 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Contest (4-H) 2:30 PM St. Mary’s Master Gardeners Presentation (FSA) 3:00 PM Southern Maryland Concert Band (PAV) 3:00 PM Super Magic Man Illusions (New AUD) 5:00 PM Super Magic Man Illusions (New AUD) 5:00 PM Ice Carving Demonstration with Doug Mackey, NAS Executive Chef (EXT) 6:00 PM 4-H Livestock Auction (SR) 6:00 PM Bicycle Drawing (OF) 6:30 PM Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales Demonstration (GS) 7:00 PM Heavy Weight Horse Pull (GS) 9:00 PM Exhibit buildings close 10:00 PM Carnival closes • Mitchell Showboat Marionettes: 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM • Barnyard Runners Pig Races: 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM • Masters of the Chainsaw: 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM • Dick Haines, Stilt-walker • Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales on display • Small Craft Guild Boat Building demonstration (FM) • Pat Fulcher Blacksmith demonstration (FM) • Junk Rock Drumming Ensemble (Following Pig Races)

“FaMiLy Day”

8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM

Open Class Horse Show (GS) 4-H and Open Dairy Goat Show (SR) Exhibit buildings open Baby Show (FSA) Antique Tractor Show (Tractor Track) 11:00 AM Carnival opens (ride all day wristband $25) 11:00 AM Chesapeake Spinners Wool Demonstration (Sheep barn) 12:30 PM Lexington Park United Methodist Choir (TENT) 1:00 PM Meet & Greet Dillon the Clysdesdale 1:00 PM 4-H Visual Presentation Contest (4-H) 1:00 PM The Daughters of Veda (PAV) 1:00 PM Introduction of the Queen of Tolerance & Court (New AUD) “The Star Spangled Banner,” Chopticon High School Peace Pipers 1:30 PM Spiritual Inspiration Gospel Choir (TENT) 2:00 PM Southern Maryland Sound Barbershop Chorus (New AUD) 2:30 PM St. Peter Claver Gospel Choir (TENT 3:00 PM Chesapeake Country Cruzers (PAV) 3:30 PM Southern Maryland Consolidated Choir (TENT) 4:30 PM Chainsaw Sculpture Auction 4:30 PM New Briscoe Brothers (TENT) 6:00 PM Bicycle Drawing (OF) 6:00 PM Exhibit buildings close 6:00 PM Carnival ticket sales stop 7:00 PM Carnival closes • Chainsaw Artists: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM • Mitchell Showboat Marionettes: 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM • Barnyard Runners Pig Races: 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM • Dick Haines, Stilt-walker • Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales on display • Small Craft Guild Boat Building demonstration (FM) • Pat Fulcher Blacksmith demonstration (FM) • Junk Rock Drumming Ensemble (Following Pig Races)

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Adults $5, students 6 - 12 $1, Children under 6 admitted free. Season passes: Adults $9, children $2.

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Cops & Courts Teacher in Drug Investigation

Charged With Making Threats

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A teacher at Leonardtown High School under investigation by local police for allegedly giving out prescription Xanax has also been charged with telephone misuse by making threats against a person’s life. Charles Russell Elburn, Jr., 46, of Lexington Park was charged this week by a criminal summons for allegedly making threatening texts

to a victim identified as Tyler Lee Cole over a period of about two weeks. According to charging documents filed against Elburn he sent a text message to Cole Sept. 4 that made “threats against the victim’s life.” When Cole asked him to stop making the threats, Elburn continued, charging documents stated. Between Sept. 8 and Sept. 10, police allege, Elburn made seven more text messages making

threats of violence against the victim. Elburn was charged with making a false statement to a police officer last week over a complaint he made back in April saying that prescription Xanax had been stolen from his home. Investigators interviewed people Elburn had pointed out as possible suspects but found evidence that the pills Elburn purported stolen had been distributed, police allege. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Detectives Still Hunting for Shooter By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The chief detective for the sheriff’s office Criminal Investigations Division says police have a few leads in the shooting of a woman on the night of Sept. 12 in Lexington Park but so far have made no arrests. “There are a couple of people of interest but no real suspects,” said Capt. Terry Black. “She did not recognize the individual.” Black said detectives also have not uncovered a motive in the shooting, which took place on Manon

Way in the Westbury neighborhood at about 10:45 p.m. When police arrived on scene, they found the woman suffering from one gunshot wound, though the wound was determined to be non-life threatening, according to police reports. Police say the victim was walking in the area of Premery Way with friends when an unidentified black male approached them and fired shots at them from a handgun; several residences were struck as well as the victim. The suspect is described only as a black male in his 20’s with a slender build.

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The sheriff’s office is asking that anyone with information on the shooting call the Criminal Investigations Division at 301-475-4200 at extension 9125. Callers can also call Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 or send their information via a text message to TIP239 and CRIMES. Black said the victim has since returned home and is recovering. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Jury Convicts on DWI Charge By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A man who has racked up 58 separate charges against him in the county courts, nearly all traffic violations from separate incidents over several years, was found guilty by a jury last week of driving while impaired by alcohol, a St. Mary’s County prosecutor said. Matthew Joseph Johnson, 33, of Lexington Park is now awaiting sentencing, said Assistant State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling, who prosecuted the case. Johnson faced a litany of charges stemming from the Aug. 2 drunk driving incident, including attempting to drive under the influence of drugs, negligent driving and speeding. Jurors returned a guilty verdict only on the one count of driving while impaired, which is a lesser charge than driving under the influence of alcohol, Sterling explained. Many of the charges Johnson faced previously were either not prosecuted or he was found not guilty, according to court records. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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SEMI-ANNUAL 2-DAY CONTRACTOR’S REGIONAL EQUIPMENT/TRUCK AUCTION ON SITE AT THE FLAT IRON COMPLEX IN GREAT MILLS SAINT MARY’S COUNTY, MARYLAND Friday/Saturday • October 3rd & 4th, 2014 Beginning Each Day at 8:00 A.M.-Sharp! CONSIGNMENTS NOW BEING ACCEPTED! We are currently adding Contractors/Ag Equipment and trucks in this auction…. Let us show you how we can market your equipment and trucks to maximize the price that you receive at auction. Whether you have one piece of equipment or a complete fleet, contact us now for further information. Early Consignments will receive maximum advertising coverage! To consign in this Major Auction contact the Auction Coordinator, Bubby Knott at 301.904.1306. For further information please call 301.739.0538 or 1.800.310.2844 (MD) or visit CochranAuctions.com INTERNATIONAL ONLINE BIDDING AVAILABLE AT THIS AUCTION

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Thursday, September 18, 2014

11 Laps to Remember

By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer St. Mary’s College partnered up with Park Hall Elementary and held 11 Laps to Remember for the anniversary of Sept. 11. Park Hall Principal Kathy Norton started the tradition in the fall of 2004 after moving to Southern Maryland from Florida. “I don’t want people to forget. A lot of people lost their lives trying to save others, a lot of people lost their lives unnecessarily and I just feel we need to give back to our local heroes because we forget,” Norton said. The event has been held at different schools throughout the county, but now that a partnership has formed between Park Hall and St. Mary’s College, St. Mary’s College will have it at their track each year.

This year, Great Mills High School’s ROTC represented the colors, St. Mary’s College choral group sang the national anthem and Park Hall’s PTA did the registration. The event also had a model of the Pentagon, which showed all the names of those who lost their lives. “Just to see that amount of names was saddening but also wow because these many people went into this building blindly just caring about saving people,” said PTA President Kylee Mcghee, who helped put the event together. Mcghee also said the Superheroes of Southern Maryland: Batman, Spiderman and Princess Elsa from Frozen would be at the event. There was also a patriotic fashion show for the students. “We’re providing free water and free Ritas for any of the participants. And they have snacks that

they’ll be selling,” Mcghee said. The proceeds of 11 Laps to Remember will go to the Ridge Fire Department. “I don’t want people to forget and I don’t want people to forget all the heroes we have around us,” Norton concluded. lauren@somdpublishing.net Photos by Lauren Procopio

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I remember starting first grade in elementary school just as World War II was ending. It was September 1945 and The United States had spent a tremendous amount of capital to bring the world back from the brink of disaster. Needless to say, the conditions in school were very austere and we had to get along with what was available on a less than miserly budget. In a way it didn’t really matter to us children because we grew up during the war and knew what hunger and sacrifice were. I distinctly remember getting a lined paper tablet and a yellow wooden pencil that was expected to last a whole semester. Any other supplies had to be purchased by the parents and back then a nickel was a lot of money. We never knew what luxuries were, like the children do today and I guess you could say that “Ignorance was Bliss”. At the age of seventy-five, I now realize how important the early years of education are in the development of young minds. During

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Funds For the Classroom the early years our children’s minds are molded into the adults they will become. Having a quality staff of educators is paramount to our country’s future and not much will ever change my opinion of that fact. However, I have always possessed a love/hate relationship with teachers. As far as I am concerned, the teachers who actually care about our children’s education and welfare are grossly underpaid and they deserve a substantial raise. On the other hand, the teachers who have become detached from the belief that educating our children is a sacred honor, should be fired on the spot. These are the so-called teachers who abuse their power every day they enter the school because they can as result of their position of authority. I have little tolerance for bullying and that applies to teachers as well as students. With all of this said, I have a proposal. Add a small stipend to every county tax bill that is specifically allocated for teacher’s wage

Preserve Our Legacy Sept. 17 celebrates the signing of our Constitution: “We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Prosperity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” VOTE FOR YOUR COUNTRY, NOT YOUR POLITICS. Preserve our legacy. Barbara Brstilo Piney Point, Md.

LEGAL NOTICES Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County Case No. C14-458 Sandra Lewis Vs. Shannon Gatton The Above Plaintiff has filed a complaint, entitled: Complaint for Absolute Divorce in which she is seeking an absolute divorce from Shannon Gatton. Notice is herby issued by the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, that the relief sought in the aforementioned complaint may be granted, unless cause be shown to the contrary. Defendant is to file a response to the complaint on or before November 7, 2014. Failure to file the response within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought, provided a copy of this Notice be: published in some newspaper published in the county/ city, once in each of three successive weeks on or before October 9, 2014. Joan W. Williams Clerk of the Circuit Court 09-18-14

Notice of Public Hearing The Leonardtown Mayor and Town Council will hold a public hearing on October 13, 2014 at 4:15 p.m. in the Town Office, located at 41660 Courthouse Dr., Leonardtown, MD. The purpose of the hearing is to present for public review and comment, changes to the Leonardtown Code relative to Ordinance No. 166 – Floodplain Management. Copies of the proposed changes are available for review at the Town Office. All interested parties are encouraged to attend or to submit written comments by 4:00 p.m. on October 13, 2014 to the Commissioners of Leonardtown, POB 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Special accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities upon request. By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator.

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increases. I will only support this initiative if the funding is bound by law to be spent for that purpose only. The amount could be as small as twenty dollars annually so it wouldn’t be overburdening the tax payers. I will be the first to volunteer my twenty dollars. Every year the general public gives millions to charity but we always forget to give to the important people who hold our future in their hands. So the next time you drop twenty dollars in a restaurant for a meal or in a bar for a round of drinks, think how useful that money would be to ensure the quality of our teaching staff. In addition to a tax proposal, I also support a charity initiative to raise funds for classroom supplies so the teachers won’t have to spend their own wages to acquire what they need to do their job. If I had the time and energy, I would personally start an immediate public appeal to collect “Funds For the Classroom”. Even pocket change donations would

help the cause. I implore the citizens of St. Mary’s County to help our schools much like our generation did following World War II. Give a penny, give a dime, we will improve, it only takes time. This is a simple but descriptive motto for a movement that could work wonders. Please, if there is anyone out there who has the organization skills to take the helm of this ship of fates, I would lend my full support. I’m sure that every parent, grandparent, and student would donate some small amount to help the classroom. We all know who holds the future of this country in their hands, it’s time we all stood tall and recognized it. I have been long retired and living on a reduced income but I will donate another twenty dollar bill to start this important initiative.

Community First? Guy Leonard's article in your Sept. 11 edition covered the portion of the County Commissioners meeting where the school system's finances were briefly discussed but a picture is worth a thousand words. Unfortunately there were very few citizens in attendance at the Sept. 9th meeting but I hope more were viewing on their televisions or will go back and take a look. Commissioner Morgan raised several issues regarding expenditures authorized by the school board. He wanted to know what is the amount of former superintendent Martirano's severance package, he raised the issue of other senior staff compensation packages, he questioned the merit of the $300 per hour open ended investigation that is underway, and suggested a forensic audit be done on the school system's books. These are all very legitimate questions and the public has a right to know but Commissioner Russell was obviously vehemently opposed to continuing the discussion in public. He said his objection was over procedural issues but I suspect politics was his paramount concern. He claimed these topics were worthy of discussion but not during “commissioner's time”. So much for his campaign slogan, “Community First”. Since the other commissioners indicated they too would like to see more transparency regarding the compensation being paid to the school system's senior staff, I have little doubt the topic will be raised but I seriously doubt if the results of that discussion will ever be made public. The refrain will likely go something like this: “That's all past history, let's just move forward” or “Why dig up the past, what’s done is done”. The problem with that approach , if it is taken, will be the past will become the future. Nothing will change even though the ring leader, Mr. Martirano has his ticket punched for West Virginia and his lead cheerleader, Mr. Raspa, will soon be gone, the problem is systemic and will not resolve itself since most of the players are still in the game. It must be remembered that Mr. Smith, the new interim superintendent, was part of the inner circle until he let it be known he was applying for the interim position which disrupted the plans of the administration. He did say he would have a more transparent budget process but I hope, if he gets the permanent

job, he is also transparent with his compensation package and that of his high ranking colleagues. I would also like to remind the voters that if they are surprised by the amount of the former superintendent's severance package, if it is made public, or any of the other antics revealed about the school administration, including the six million dollar deficit, that all the perks and mistakes were approved or ignored by the sitting members of the board of education. That doesn't mean they knew what those perks included since as stated by Mrs. Crosby she couldn't get the specifics in spite of her many attempts. The other members just drank the cool-aide until some critics started asking questions. They even took reprisals against Mrs. Crosby for rocking the boat. The idea of a forensic audit seemed to hit a nerve with Commissioner Morris who said if you audit one agency you should audit all agencies. If all agencies came up with a six million dollar deficit or repeatedly came to the taxpayers to be bail them out of their fiscal woes, or tried to blame women's health care for escalating insurance costs, I would agree with him but the facts show that only the school board and school administration were responsible for these scams. Mr. Morris’ friendship with one of the school board members is likely the cause of his concern over a forensic audit. The proven lack of oversight and transparency would justify the audit and if they can afford an open ended $300 per hour witch-hunt they could spend their (our) money more wisely on the audit. The major source of the problem, Mr. Martirano, is gone and his strongest advocate, Mr. Raspa, will soon follow. The voters can remove one more, Mr. Matthews, in November and the remaining two, Mrs. Washington and Mrs. Allen can be removed next year. If the new superintendent, Mr. Smith, or an alternative candidate deserves a clean slate the voters need to do their part and elect qualified candidates that are willing to provide the oversight that has been non-existent in the past.

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Feature Story By Guy Leonard Staff Writer With a little less than two months left in the campaign to decide who will be Maryland’s next governor, GOP candidate Larry Hogan says he is confident that he is closing in on Democrat Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown. Recent efforts on behalf of national Democratic organizations may show that Hogan has Brown’s campaign worried, but a new poll sponsored by the New York Times shows Brown holding a comfortable double-digit lead. Hogan said his strategy now depends on getting strong voting numbers and reaching out to Democrats who may be dissatisfied with Gov. Martin O’Malley’s two terms in office, of which Brown was an integral part. “I believe the majority of Marylanders want to go in a different direction,” Hogan said while at a campaign stop at the University of Maryland in College Park Sept. 13. “We have to appeal to enough Democrats and independents to win.” Hogan has eschewed talking about socially conservative issues like same sex marriage, which passed the legislature last year, and focused on economic issues such as Maryland’s anemic jobs record and continually burgeoning budgets. “Obviously we’re focused on taxes,” Hogan said. “Social issues aren’t the focus of this campaign. The fact is that not many of these things are going to change.” Political observers say this was the only kind of campaign a GOP candidate could wage in Maryland and still hold out hope for success. “It’s the only message he can use,” said Todd Eberly, professor of political science at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. “It’s a far more pragmatic approach, there’s a sense of reality to what he is saying.” Hogan’s campaign was bolstered recently by a Republican commissioned poll showing that he had moved to within three points of Brown; the fact that the national Democratic Governor’s Association just pumped $750,000 into Brown’s campaign also gave them reason to believe Democrats were worried. Eberley said the recent actions by Democrats seemed to show that as well. “In the absence of independent polling, we don’t know, but they do seem to be worried,” Eberly said. The biggest flap lately has been Hogan’s complaint filed with the Maryland Board of Elections over the Brown campaign’s partnering with a political consultant who also works

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for a super-PAC, something the Hogan campaign alleges is a clear violation of election law. Brown’s campaign has fired back by saying that Hogan leases the campaign bus he bought with private funds back to the campaign for less than $700. Democrats filed a complaint about the bus last week. “The state board of elections said we’re doing it exactly like we’re supposed to,” Hogan said of the complaint, hitting Brown for his alleged violation at the same time. “It’s a blatant violation of state and federal law. “We’re talking about tainted money.” A poll conducted by The New York Times, CBS News and YouGov Battleground Tracker shows that Brown may, in fact, still have a large margin over his GOP challenger, which is not unexpected in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans two-to-one. The poll shows that Brown has 46 percent of the vote

while Hogan has 34 percent. Eberly said that this poll, though it has believable numbers, may not be entirely reliable due to its methodology of surveying voters online who opt into the poll. “We know that roughly 20 percent of the electorate is not on-line,” Eberly said. “And polling only works if it’s random and the randomness is lost in this.” Hogan, of Edgewater, says they have made strides in most of the jurisdictions in Maryland, but they know that in the final he still has a lot of work to do in three of them: Prince George’s and Montgomery counties and Baltimore City, the heart of the Democratic establishment. He said he was trying to make a stop in every jurisdiction at least once before Election Day but was paying particular attention to places like Prince George’s, where he planned to walk around a campus buzzing with activity for a Terrapins and West Virginia University Mountaineers football game to stump for votes. “Our polls show us winning in 19 of 24 jurisdictions,” Hogan said. “We’re doing better than any Republican candidate in a long time.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Obituaries

Lawrence Mark Serra, Sr. 71

Lawrence Mark Serra, Sr. 71, of Mechanicsville, Md. passed away Sept. 1 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born Feb. 18, 1943, in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Lawrence Serra and Edith Natalie Serra. Lawrence served in the United States Army from Sept. 1966 to his honorable discharge in March 1968 during the Vietnam War. He was a dedicated and valued employee of United Airlines as a Ramp Supervisor for 38 years until his retirement in 2002. For the past 8 years he has been a Chef at the Good Earth Health Store in Leonardtown, Md., providing many healthy, delicious foods. On Nov. 12, 1981, he married his beloved wife, Laura J. Serra in Fairfax, Va. Together they celebrated 33 wonderful years of marriage. He enjoyed the great outdoors, which included walks through the woods, fishing, sun bathing and many trips to the beaches, especially the Outer Banks. He also enjoyed camping in Ocean City, Rehoboth and the Shenandoah. He was a fabulous cook and grew a beautiful organic garden. However, his greatest love was for his family and friends. He especially loved to spend time with his grandchildren. In addition to his beloved wife, Lawrence is also survived by his children, Elizabeth Anne Rahm of Burke, Va., Tracey Lynn Crowell of Woodbridge, Va., Kimberly Elaine Richter of Mechanicsville, Va., and Lawrence Mark Serra, Jr. of Woodbridge, Va.; his sister, Denise Yonkers of Monongahela, Penn.; 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; and long-time friends, Michael Taylor and Cecil Highsmith. He is preceded in death by his parents. Family will receive friends for Lawrence’s Memorial Service on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood

The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Tuesdays may run in the following week’s edition. Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1232, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Harry Oswald Dixon Jr., 70 Harry Oswald Dixon Jr., 70, of Mechanicsville, Md. passed away Sept. 3 at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., surrounded by his loving family. Born March 20, 1944, he was the son of the late Harry Oswald Dixon, Sr. and Edna Augusta Sauer Dixon. In 1962, Harry graduated from Margaret Brent High School. On July 13, 1963, he married his high school sweetheart, Lucy Vallandingham at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morganza, Md. Together they celebrated 51 wonderful years of marriage. He proudly served in the United States Army from February 1966 until his honorable discharge in January 1968. He served during the Vietnam War, earning the Good Conduct Medal, Sharpshooter (Rifle) Medal and National Defense Service Medal. He was employed by Bell Atlantic Telephone Company (Verizon). He retired as an Engineer with over 28 years of dedicated service in December 1991. Harry loved to be on the water. He enjoyed boating, fishing and crabbing. He enjoyed camping, especially in Virginia and Pennsylvania, with his favorite destination being in Colonial Beach, where he liked to spend time with the family over the summer. Harry’s favorite vacation was on a cruise off the Southern Caribbean at Megan’s Beach. He had a green thumb and grew several large, beautiful vegetable gardens every year. He was also very skilled in many

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things and could fix just about anything; which he taught his son-in-law (Fred) and grandson (Freddy). In most recent years he enjoyed spending the month of January with his wife and lifelong friends vacationing in Florida. However, his greatest love was for his family, in which he especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his beloved wife, Harry is also survived by his daughters, Michelle (Shelly) Dixon Evans (Frederick, Jr.) of California, Md. and Kelly Anne Dixon Hammett of Hollywood, Md.; and five grandchildren, Frederick (Freddy) William Evans III of California, Md., Kevin Allen Hammett of Hollywood, Md., Bradley Dixon Evans of California, Md., Megan Marie Hammett of Hollywood, Md., Alexander Cole Evans of California, Md.; his sisters, Diana Hendersan and Chloe Crime; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. Family received friends for Harry’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Funeral Service was celebrated by Rev. Ann Strickland on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m. at Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mount Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville, Md. 20659. Interment followed at Vallandingham Family Cemetery in Clements, Md. Servings as pallbearers were Lynn Hudson, Phil Clarke, Tommy Ford, Bosie Farrell, Bob Chicwak, Irving Vallandingham. Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren and his brother-inlaw, Jim Vallandingham. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N, Building A, Gambrills, Md. 21054. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

David Clyde Morgan, 67 David Clyde Morgan, 67, of Tall Timbers, Md. passed away Sept. 8 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, Md., surrounded by his loving family. Born November 23, 1946, in Detroit, Mich., he is the son of Martha Korri Morgan of White Plains, Md. and the late Clyde John Morgan. Dave spent his early childhood in Michigan and Illinois and in 1956 moved to Forest Heights, Md., where he remained until 1998, when he moved to St. Mary’s County. He graduated from from Oxon Hill Senior High School. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as an Interrogator from July 1968 until his honorable discharge in July 1970. On Aug.

20, 1971, he married his beloved wife, Elizabeth SharynAnn “Judy” Brown. Together they celebrated 43 wonderful years of marriage. He was employed by Safeway Grocery Store, holding almost every position, for thirty-six years of dedicated service until his retirement in 1999 as the store manager. Dave played softball and baseball starting with little league and played well into his 50’s. He also enjoyed spending time on the water. His greatest love was for his family. He enjoyed spending as much time as possible with his children; including taking ceramic classes with Lauren, fishing trips with Brian and as many field trips as possible. His grandchildren also took center stage, as he gave his best effort to make all their activities. In addition to his beloved wife, David is also survived by his children, Brian Morgan of Abell, Md., Erin Patton (William) of Mechanicsville, Md., and Lauren Goldsmith of Mechanicsville, Md.; his sisters, Diane Spaud (Philip) of Virginia Beach, Va., Kathleen LeFevre (Don) of Tall Timbers, Md., Julie Brasher (Glenn) of Waldorf, Md., and Nancy Glasgow of Great Falls, Va.; his grandchildren, Haley Patton, Will Patton and Ryan David Goldsmith; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father. Family will receive friends for David’s Life Celebration on Friday, Sept. 12, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Memorial Service will be celebrated by Rev. John Ball at 11 a.m. Interment will be private. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md..

Betty Ann Moore, 80 Betty Ann Moore, 80 of Lexington Park, Md. formerly of Coeburn, Va. passed away on Aug. 29. Born Feb. 28, 1934 in Coeburn, Va., she was the daughter of the late Claude and Mildred Johnson. Betty is survived by her son, Dennis Moore, granddaughters; Tracy Yeager and Patty Yeager, siblings; Pauline Hoopengardner, Birthy Ward, Hazel Hill and Vernon Johnson, in addition to her parents Betty was also preceded in death by her daughter Peggy Yeager, and grandson, Clarence Yeager, Jr.. Betty loved her children, playing bingo, collecting dolls and nick knacks. All services were private. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md.

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Frank Richard Houser, 70 Frank Richard Houser, 70, of Hollywood, Md. passed away Sept. 10 at his residence. Born June 10, 1944, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Milton Houser and Pearl Pearson Houser. Frank attended St. John’s Catholic School and graduated from Leonardtown High School. He proudly served in the United States Army in Germany but was honorably discharged three years later for his health. On Feb. 27, 1971, Frank married his beloved wife, Ruth Houser at Trinity Lutheran Church. Together they celebrated 43 wonderful years together. In 1998, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from St. Mary’s College. He was a lifelong seafood harvester. He loved to crab and fish. Spending time on the water brought him great joy and contentment. He planted a small, but bountiful garden every year. He acquired and planted many roses, ornamental plants and trees for his wife. Despite the fact that he was plagued by lifelong health problems, he made the most of each day by working outside on the water and spending his time with the people he loved. He regu-

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Obituaries larly visited his friends and was devoted to spending time with those who were ill. He was a member of the St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge and the Calvert County Watermen’s Association. In addition to his beloved wife, Frank is also survived by his siblings, Dennis Houser (Cindy) of Dale City, Va., Harry Houser of Benedict, Md., James Houser of Alexandria, Va., Ruth Thorne (Robert) of Charlotte Hall, Md., Frances Saunders of Hollywood, Md., and Margaret Deal (Owen) of Lusby, Md.; and his foster brothers, Dalridge Beavers of Hollywood, MD and Harry Turner of Hollywood, Md. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brothers, Milton Houser and Thomas Houser; and his sister, Doris Pitner. A Funeral Service was celebrated by Reverend Raymond Schmidt on Monday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m., at St. John’s Catholic Church, 43927 St. Johns Road, Hollywood, Md. 20636. Interment followed at the Church Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 100 Painters Mill Road, Suite 800, Owings Mills, Md. 21117 and The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation, 1100 Industrial Road #1, San Carlos, Ca. 94070. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Stephen James Russell, 63 Stephen James Russell, 63, of Leonardtown, Md. passed away Sept. 6 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, Md. Born Oct. 21, 1950, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late William Lawrence Russell and Elizabeth Anne Preston Russell. Stephen earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Frostburg State in Music and Theology. He earned an Associate’s Degree in Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northeastern Illinois. He was employed as a Sales Associate for American Girl for over ten years. He was an accomplished Director of Music, particularly the Chicago Orchestra. He was also employed as a Security Director for many years at Northeastern Illinois. He enjoyed, entertaining, cooking, assembling old model cars, and travelling, especially to Wisconsin, Michigan, Florida and Illinois. Stephen had a great sense of humor and loved to spend time among his family and friends. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in California, Md. where he actively partici-

pated in the choir. Stephen is survived by his siblings, Barbara Laing of Clinton, Md., Thomas Russell (Chris) of LaPlata, Md., Kathleen Kolund of Valdosta, Ga., Rosemary Weber (Craig) of Owings, Md., Margaret Whittington (David) of Reedville, Va., Cecelia Garner of Leonardtown, Md., Theresa Herrity of Hollywood, MD, Dorothy Russell of Thomasville, N.C., and Elizabeth “Betty” Brown (Archer) of Dunkirk, Md.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Regina Bishop and his lifelong friend, Jerry Felix. All services will be private. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Local High School Football Week 2 Review

Week 2 Football Review

The Leonardtown Raiders football team won Friday’s away conference game against St. Charles by a score of 36-13. The Great Mills Hornets football team lost Friday’s away conference game against Stone by a score of 28-6. The Chopticon Braves football team won Friday’s away non-conference game against Patuxent by a score of 19-2. The St. Mary’s Ryken football team won Friday’s home non-conference game against Archbishop Carroll by a score of 35-16.

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Outlaw Drag Radial on Friday Night This Friday night, Sept. 19, Maryland International Raceway (MIR) will host the Speed Unlimited Midnight Madness series. The Midnight Madness series is a great place to check out street legal drag racing, hang out with your friends, enjoy great food, meet new people, and cruise the pits. You can even enter your own streetcar or street bike into the event for time runs, grudge runs, or trophy racing. The event will feature Outlaw Drag Radial, Pro Street, Super Street, Hollyrock Customs Diesel Shootout and Motorcycle. It’s safe, fun, affordable, and legal. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and first round eliminations will start at 10pm for all classes. General Admission for adults is $10, and kids 11 & under are free. Race Entry Fee is only $20. On Saturday, Sept. 20, MIR will host the Speed Unlimited ET series. The event will feature Top E.T., Mod E.T., Motorcycle, Jr. Dragster, Test & Tune, and the 5th annual Team Challenge! Gates will open at 1pm with time runs starting at 2 p.m. J/D Eliminations will start at 4 p.m. and eliminations for all other classes start at 6 p.m. General Admission for adults is $15, and kids 11 & under are free. On Sunday, Sept. 21, it’s the 11th annual Quarter Master Challenge featuring Outlaw Pro Mod, Top Sportsman, $3,000 to win Gamblers race, $250 to win Junior Dragster, Test & Tune, and a Car Show. Gates will open at 9 a.m., racing starts at 10am and will run until 6 p.m. Spectators are $20 each and Children 11 and under are free. For more detailed information on these events call the 24-Hour Dragline Hotline at 301884-RACE or visit us at www.mirdrag.com

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Bleachers Then…A Father Comforts A Downtrodden Sports Fan By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer It’s been a rough few weeks. I approach my television with trepidation. The Internet, a one-time fountain of fun, has been reduced to a crisis reporter. I avert my eyes from ESPN’s scroll and avoid emails from a TMZ-obsessed friend. I don’t want to know what’s next, but I can’t escape reality. I’ve been shocked, confused and angered. And now? Well, now I am just terribly disappointed. Best I can tell, this emotional spiral started with Ray Rice; but it’s fuzzy. Pinpointing the moment a long-term relationship began to sour would be easier. This I know for certain: I started feeling rotten after Rice received a token twogame suspension for beating his wife. The public outcry was swift and visceral – and right. In an effort to appease the swelling mob with an ounce of executive flesh, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell admitted fault and increased the penalty for domestic violence. A temporary calm was achieved. Then, the other half of the Rice video – the half containing the disturbing crime – was released, and with it the willful negligence or indisputable incompetence (it’s a toss up) of the league’s prosecution was on public display. Then, determined to intensify the situation, the Baltimore Ravens fumbled their announcement of Rice’s release. Then the NFL hired a former FBI director to launch an independent investigation. Then Indiana Pacers forward Paul George tweeted (always a dangerous move) a defense of Rice that “argued” a man hitting a woman in retaliation of said woman hitting said man is not domestic violence. Really? Then San Francisco 49ers announcer Ted Robinson was suspended two games for criticizing Rice’s wife, Janay Rice. Then boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., a dude that’s done time for domestic violence, minimized Rice’s actions by essentially saying far worse occurs in homes. How comforting. Had enough yet? No? Okay… Then a tape leaked of Atlanta Hawks General Manager Danny Ferry, son of former Washington Bullets GM Bob Ferry, making disgusting, racist remarks about the African heritage of NBA player Luol Deng. Then Charm City, as if to say

“don’t forget about us in this extraordinary professional-sports-dumpster-firecompetition”, veered back into the pathetic pattern when Orioles slugger Chris Davis was suspended 25 games for amphetamine use. Then Adrian Peterson, all-world running back for the Minnesota Vikings, was indicted for child abuse. He was deactivated from last Sunday’s game and faces an uncertain personal and professional future. Aaaaand then… Stop. Please. I’m under the covers with my eyes closed, hands over my ears and I’m humming loudly. Don’t make me burn all electronic devices, lock all doors and call in sick to work indefinitely. I will. That’s where I am. I’ve had enough. This has gotten so bad that a sexual assault allegation against Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Daniel Snyder’s stubborn mishandling of his team’s embattled (slowly dying) moniker barely registered. Great? My kids have reached ages necessitating the sad exchange of some of nature’s embedded innocence for the harsh realities of our flawed species. The age-appropriate discussion has included stranger danger, sex offenders, criminals and mean people with bad intentions. They are all out there; we all have to pay attention and remain vigilant. But not to worry, I say. Such people are the exception. The world is mostly comprised of good people who consistently do the right thing. Mostly. It was a necessary conversation, one whose underlying emotion - disappointment – was rekindled by the aforementioned rash of disturbing sports stories. They’ve left me ashamed to be a sports fan and disheartened as a man. Part of me wants to suspend my support of pro sports altogether, to find a new hobby and to turn my kids away from the games I love. But then my own pitch counteracts my overreaction. Not all sports personalities cheat, harbor racist thoughts, commit domestic violence and beat their children. Not all athletes are bad - in fact, the preponderance are good. The occupants of the sports world are a reflection of the occupants of the real world. That’s the counseling my inner sports fan received from my inner father. It worked – for now. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo. com

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September Month Long Food Pantry Abundant Life Christian Outreach Food Pantry, 46921 Shangri-La Dr. Lexington Park — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Abundant Life Christian Outreach ministries is proud to announce the opening of its food pantry. It is open to the public, with restrictions. A calendar of opening days is posted on our site at www.alcocenter.com/ foodpantry. Sean Hennessey, Alice Revisioned College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata — Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Artist Sean Hennessey’s exhibit “Alice Revisioned” is a mixed-multimedia series based on “Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. “The approach adds a visceral reaction while also maintaining the dreamlike magic and wonder evident in the books. Exhibit open through Oct. 3. Free. For more information, contact bxoffc@csmd. edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts/ HungerfordGallery.htm

Thursday, Sept. 18 PRISM Breakfast Ye Olde Town Cafe, 22685 Washington Street, Leonardtown — 8 a.m. Join the Public Relations Individuals of Southern Maryland (PRISM) at a breakfast presentation. Kristine Wilcox will discuss “Engaging the Media” to help you improve your interviewing skills. You’ll learn the importance of interacting with the media, tips for controlling the interview and how to reach the media to pitch your story or event. Open to the public, the event is $15 for members and $18 for non-members, which includes the cost of the presentation and breakfast. To register and pay for this event, please go to prismonline.info. St. Mary’s County Fair – Opening Day Fairgrounds, located on St. Route 5, two miles south of Leonardtown - 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. The St. Mary’s County Fair will be held Thursday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 21. The St. Mary’s County Fair is produced by the St. Mary’s County Fair Association. More than 1000 people will enter their handiwork in the competitions which include livestock, home arts, farm and garden, arts and crafts, and 4-H departments. Most exhibits are judged on Thursday morning and the Fair is open for general viewing on Thursday afternoon. Some contests, such as the speech contest and judging of livestock, occur during the Fair. Premium monies, ribbons, and trophies are awarded to the winning exhibits. For more information, go to www.smcfair.somd.com/

Friday, Sept. 19 St. Mary’s County Fair – School Day Fairgrounds, located on St. Route 5, two miles south of Leonardtown - 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The St. Mary’s County Fair will be held Thursday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 21. The St. Mary’s County Fair is produced by the St. Mary’s County Fair Association. More than 1000 people will enter their handiwork in the competitions which include livestock,

home arts, farm and garden, arts and crafts, and 4-H departments. Most exhibits are judged on Thursday morning and the Fair is open for general viewing on Thursday afternoon. Some contests, such as the speech contest and judging of livestock, occur during the Fair. Premium monies, ribbons, and trophies are awarded to the winning exhibits. For more information, go to www.smcfair.somd.com/ Steak, Shrimp, & Fish Dinner Night American Legion Post 221, 21690 Colton Point Rd (Rt. 242), Avenue - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to get out and meet people in the community. There are several menu items for the adults and kids to enjoy at a reasonable price (http:// alpost221.webs.com/steakshrimpfishmenu. htm). You can call 301-884-4071 for further information. You can also visit our website at http://www.alpost221.webs.com/. Witches Night Out Port of Leonardtown Winery, 23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown — 7 to 10 p.m. Join us for a spell & enjoy an all female night out on the farm. Multiple wineries will be there for tastings along with PA Bowen & Clover Hill cheese samplings, & more. Cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the gate. For more information, go to www.middletonfarm.com.

Saturday, Sept. 20 St. Mary’s County Fair – Parade Day Fairgrounds, located on St. Route 5, two miles south of Leonardtown - 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The St. Mary’s County Fair will be held Thursday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 21. The St. Mary’s County Fair is produced by the St. Mary’s County Fair Association. More than 1000 people will enter their handiwork in the competitions which include livestock, home arts, farm and garden, arts and crafts, and 4-H departments. Most exhibits are judged on Thursday morning and the Fair is open for general viewing on Thursday afternoon. Some contests, such as the speech contest and judging of livestock, occur during the Fair. Premium monies, ribbons, and trophies are awarded to the winning exhibits. For more information, go to www.smcfair.somd.com/ FAW 60th Anniversary Father Andrew White S.J. School, 22850 Washington Street, Leonardtown — All day Join FAW for its 60th Anniversary Oct. 4! An open house is being held at 3:30 p.m., followed by Mass at St. Aloysius Church at 5 p.m. At 6 p.m., registration and social hour will begin, followed by dinner and dancing at the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department. Cost is $40 per person. Please register by Sept. 20. For more information, call 301-475-6836. SMAS Field Trip Gilbert Run Park, 13140 Charles St, Charlotte Hall — 8 a.m. to noon Come join the Southern Maryland Audubon Society at this unique Charles County park. We will look for resident birds and migrants on a beautiful 3 mile trail around the 60 acre fresh water lake. The trail is moderately difficult due to hills and exposed roots, but with a wonderful scenic avian habitat. RSVP to Lynne Wheeler at comstockel@aol.com or 301-751-8097.

Annual International Coastal Cleanup Myrtle Point Park, 24050 Patuxent Boulevard, California— 9 a.m. to noon Join the Friends of Myrtle Point Park in our cleanup effort. Come to the park picnic area where we will have a sign in sheet. Here you will get your assignment, trash bags, and work gloves. It is advisable to wear sturdy work clothes and sturdy shoes. If you have a group interested in helping, please, contact us in advance by calling Bob at 410-394-1300. Fall Melodies & Barbera Release Port of Leonardtown Winery, 23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown — 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music from Angela Miller while you relaxing to the lovely fall weather with a glass of our award winning wines. Try our brand new dry red wine, Barbera Reserve, & taste delicious treats that Chef Dan of Morris Point Catering has prepared to pair with this wonderful new wine. Cost is $5 for wine tasting up to 6 wines and a souvenir glass. For more information, call 301-690-2192.

Sunday, Sept. 21 St. Mary’s County Fair – Family Day Fairgrounds, located on St. Route 5, two miles south of Leonardtown – 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The St. Mary’s County Fair will be held Thursday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 21. The St. Mary’s County Fair is produced by the St. Mary’s County Fair Association. More than 1000 people will enter their handiwork in the competitions which include livestock, home arts, farm and garden, arts and crafts, and 4-H departments. Most exhibits are judged on Thursday morning and the Fair is open for general viewing on Thursday afternoon. Some contests, such as the speech contest and judging of livestock, occur during the Fair. Premium monies, ribbons, and trophies are awarded to the winning exhibits. For more information, go to www.smcfair.somd.com/ Kids’ Fishing Tournament Long Point Beach, Waterview Drive, Mechanicsville — 10:30 a.m. Come to the Golden Beach/Patuxent Knolls Annual Kids Fishing Tournament! Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. Tournament is from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Trophies will be awarded at 1:30 p.m. for longest fish in each age category. Age categories are: up to age 4; ages 5 to 7; ages 8 to 10; ages 11 to 13; and ages 14 to 16. Kids under 12 must be chaperoned by an adult at all times. Only fishing from shore is permitted for tournament. Entry fee is $5 per child. Bring your own rod and bait, as supplies are limited. Food will be available for purchase. For information call Ronnie Gale at 301-609-1005.

Monday, Sept. 22 Overview/Introduction to SBIR & STTR Programs Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, Center Hall 44219 Airport Road, California - 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. This information session is sponsored by SBDC and St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development and will include information on obtaining grant funding to support your technology research and development; a program that will fund early-stage

technologies, concepts or ideas; funding the research and development of your technology; reviews that provide excellent validation of your technology; and funding high risk/ high impact projects that cannot be developed with internal resources. This is a no cost program. Register now at www.eventbrite. com /e/int roduction-to-sbir-st t r-tickets-12926833507. For additional information call Linda Craven 301-542-9092 or 301-9347583, or email lindacr@csmd.edu. RWSC Meeting Jake & Al’s Chop House, 258 Town Square Drive, Lusby — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join the Republican Women of Southern Calvert for a meeting. For more information, visit www.rwlc.net.

Tuesday, Sept. 23 Blood Drive Leonardtown Firehouse, 22733 Lawrence Avenue, Leonardtown — 2 to 7:30 p.m. The Auxiliary of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a Blood Drive! Please contact 1-800-Red-Cross or go to www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code 05314730 to schedule your life saving donation!

Wednesday, Sept. 24 Play Time Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons — 10:20 to 10:50 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. For more information call 410-326-5289 or visit www.calvertlibrary.info. StartUp Maryland “Pitch Across Maryland” Contest Tides Restaurant, 46580 Expedition Dr., Lexington Park - 4 p.m. SMIT and StartUp Maryland invite entrepreneurs and startup companies to Get On The Bus and “pitch” their ideas, products and businesses with a concise 2-3 minute message that will be professionally videotaped for entry into the contest. StartUp Maryland will post the videos online for two competitions to determine which pitches are the “Fan’s Favorites” and which suggest the “Strongest Potential for High Growth.” Eight semi-finalists will pitch to a state-wide audience at the Entrepreneur Expo this November with three finalists selected to enter the 2015 InvestMaryland Challenge to compete for over $400,000 in grants and business services. You can find more information about StartUp Maryland’s Pitch Across Maryland bus tour at http://startupmaryland.org. The value proposition… No fees are required to participate in SMIT or to enter the StartUp Maryland Pitch Contest but we are looking for serious minded technologists, innovators, entrepreneurs and investors to participate. To be considered for a Pro Membership and the Pitch Across Maryland contest, contact Laura Boonchaisri, Business Development Division Coordinator, St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development at 301-475-4200, ext. 1408.

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“I Am Glad That I’m Alive.” By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer Most teenagers struggle with acne, first dates and homework while in high school, but 17-year-old Jonathan Stratton struggled with kidney failure. Stratton was diagnosed with kidney disease when he was eight years old and it only became an uphill battle. “Back then it was just simple, every now and then, I would go into the doctor and I would get a blood test and all the other stuff. It was just simple. Now it’s progressed. It went from having little doctor stuff to a period where nothing was wrong with me and I was fine. I didn’t even take any medication I was good. And then I found out I was in kidney failure,” he explained. Jonathan only took four pills a day when he was younger, but now he has to take 30 pills every day since his kidney transplant in January. In January, Stratton showed symptoms

mimicking a heart attack and stroke, which landed him in the emergency room. “He was giving a speech and it was pretty much gibberish, it made sense to him but not to anyone else and then he was twitching and had a strong sharp pain radiating down his arm,” his mom Michele Stratton explained. After running different tests, his blood work showed he was in kidney failure. “At that point they weren’t concerned about the neurological stuff because everything seemed fine with that. But his blood work on his kidneys came back and he was in kidney failure. And so that kind of took precedence over everything,” Stratton said. She explained when Jonathan first learned he was in kidney failure; he was against any treatment options, which were living off pills or starting the dialysis treatment until he found a donor. “As he got closer to the point of that we had to make that decision he started really thinking about it. He started actually think-

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ing he had a future and he started making plans of what to do when he got older. He just did a complete 180 and luckily for us he did not have to go on dialysis because we found the donor so quickly,” Michele explained. Jonathan’s uncle was tested and thankfully he was a match. “We got very lucky to have everything move so quickly. It’s a huge gift for someone to do that because my brother didn’t have to do that,” Michele said. “I didn’t really know that is was definitely going to be a match because sometimes things change. I was just hopeful that it would be and I am glad that I’m alive,” Jonathan added.

Jonathan gives a lot of credit to Dr. Kher for changing his mind about the kidney transplant. Dr. Kher shared stories of other people he helped who have gone on to live productive and happy lives. Jonathan said the hardest part of all this was giving up football, which he played for 10 years. He is now the football manager for his high school’s team at Chopticon. Jonathan has other things to look forward to like his internship next summer at Stanford, where he will be working in the immunology and cancer research department. lauren@somdpublishing.net

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LIBRARY ITEMS Youth to make “stuff,” rockets and racecars Kids can drop in at the Lexington Park branch tomorrow, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and have fun building things from the recycled materials that will be available. Youth ages 7 and older will construct their own air-powered rockets and racecars and then compete against each other at the STEM program presented by growing STEMS on Sept. 27 at 2:30 p.m. at Lexington Park branch, Oct. 4 at 2:30 p.m. at Leonardtown branch and Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. at Charlotte Hall branch. Registration is required. Adult computer classes offered Space is available in the following computer classes: Introduction to Excel classes at Lexington Park branch on Sept. 23 and at Charlotte Hall branch on Sept. 25, Introduction to Word at Charlotte Hall branch on Sept. 27, and Intermediate Excel at the Lexington Park branch on Sept. 30 and at the Leonardtown branch on Oct. 8. All classes start at 2 p.m. except for Leonardtown’s Intermediate Excel which starts at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required for all classes.

One Maryland One Book author to speak Reyna Grande, author of “The Distance Between Us,” this year’s One Maryland One Book, will speak and sign books at Waldorf West Library, 10405 O’Donnell Place in Waldorf, at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 1. Teens and adults can submit a story, either fiction or nonfiction, based on a theme in “The Distance Between Us,” for the What’s Your Story? writing contest, part of the One Maryland One Book. The teen winner and the adult winner will each receive a $100 gift card and the first runner-up will receive a $25 gift card. All accepted stories will be published in a book. Entries must be submitted electronically by Oct. 17. Details are available on the library’s website. Free childcare providers’ training offered Leonardtown branch will offer free training for childcare providers on Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. The two-hour class will cover simple math and science activities to help the children in their care get ready to learn to read. Upon completion, providers will earn two Clock Hours in Curriculum for the training. Registration is required.

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Bringing Musical Success Across State Lines By Emily Charles Contributing Writer Some people are born with music in their bones. Tracy Allen and Michael Burrell of Social Hangover are no exceptions! Allen and Burrell founded Social Hangover about two years ago, said Allen, and their popularity has been blooming ever since. Natives of West Virginia, Allen and Burrell agree that Social Hangover has certainly expanded their musical careers. “It certainly has exploded with travel and such. We travel a lot! [We’ve been to] Nashville, Tenn., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. New York, Virginia, all over West Virginia— of course West Virginia, it’s where I’m from,” Allen said. The duo plays anything the crowd wants to hear, said Allen, though both band members particularly enjoy playing country and rock music. “You name it, we will do our best to play it. And if we don’t know it, we will try our best to learn it,” states the band’s Facebook page. While both musicians are enjoying their thriving career, they have vastly different musical backgrounds. Allen wanted to be a musician much sooner than Burrell. “I did [want to be a musician] when I was about seven. I started singing and playing and I pretty much knew,” he said. Burrell, on the other hand, didn’t begin a career in music

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until “about two years ago,” he said. The two-man-band has an obvious love for sound, but the tunes of a few individual artists serve as their greatest influences. “Bon Jovi would be one of my biggest. I started out listening to Kenny Rogers. He was my idol when I was young,” said Allen. “I would say Kenny Rogers, Ronnie Milsap,” Burrell added. These performers love music, and they love their fans. “Meeting new people and seeing new places” is the best part of the business, according to Allen, and fans are sure to enjoy the show as the pair cover personal favorites by Journey and Matchbox Twenty. “I’d say Faithfully by Journey [is my favorite to play]. It’s a crowd mover,” Allen said. “[I like to play] 3 a.m. by Matchbox Twenty. I love that song,” Burrell said. Allen, who has played in multiple bands, says Social Hangover is very unique. “It’s just a two-man acoustic band, it’s not like a full band. It’s a lot more laid back and a little more personal,” he said. If you haven’t had the chance to see this growing band perform yet, it isn’t too late! “We’re playing Thursday [Sept. 18] at the Ruddy Duck in 50% OFF For Our Guests 55 And Older. Dine-In Only. Solomons and on St. George’s Island Friday [Sept. 19],” Allen said, “Come to a show! Check us out!” KIDS EAT FREE To learn more about Social TUESDAYS FROM 4 - 9 P.M. Hangover, visit www.reverbnaPurchase One Item Off The Regular Adult Menu, tion.com/tracyallen or visit their Receive Up To 2 KIDS MEALS FREE. Kids 12 And Under Only. Facebook page! news@countytimes.net

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities FREE Community Information Forum If you are facing a utility cut-off, a veteran in need of services, unable to access healthcare, in danger of becoming homeless, in need of assistance applying for disability or other services, plan to attend the Community Information Forum! The St. Mary’s County Aging & Disability Resource Center/Maryland Access Point will host a FREE community information session. All St. Mary’s County residents are invited to attend regardless of age or income. This event will provide an opportunity to learn about essential, resources and services available within St. Mary’s County. The Community Information Forum will be at the Bay District Fire Department Hall, located at 46900 South Shangri La Drive, Lexington Park, on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The first 200 attendees will receive a free emergency kit. For a full brochure or more information call 301-475-4200, ext. 1057 or visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging. Big Band and Showstoppers Terry Marsh is back by popular demand at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Monday, Sept. 22 at Noon. Mrs. Marsh has been singing and performing for over 20 years She loves to sing the great standards of the Big Band era and Broadway, as well as the classy jazzy blues of Ella Fitzgerald and Lena Horne, with a little of Patsy Cline’s blue country mixed in as well. Prior to the performance a special meal of Grape Juice, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Snow Peas and Carrots, Garden Salad with Dressing, Red Velvet Cake, Milk/Coffee/Tea will be served. Advance reservations for lunch are required. The cost of lunch is a donation for those 60 and over, $6 for others. To sign up for lunch or to learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. 4th Annual Barn Party at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds Kick off the autumn season with a good old fashion

SENIOR LIVING barn party at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. planned by the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Enjoy country music and food in a country setting. Tap your feet while listening to live country music by the Billy Hill Band, twirl your partner around the dance floor, and enjoy a catered pork barbeque meal. Tickets are priced at $8. Tickets are available for purchase at all senior activity center locations while supplies last. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. Loffler Senior Activity Center presents Savvy-Saving Seniors: Becoming Resource-FULL Starting Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 9-10:30 a.m. This free program is part of a series developed by the National Council on Aging with support from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to help educate older adults about good money skills. Get some tips on budgeting and money management, learn about budget busters to avoid and how to find and apply for benefits. Sign up for this interesting and informative workshop at the Loffler Center reception desk or by calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658. Shoe Swap at Northern On Friday, Sept. 26, at 12:30 p.m., the annual shoe shop will be held at the Northern Senior Activity Center. This is a ladies dream. You’ll find a place for those special event shoes or something you paid good money for but never got to wear. For each trade in, you’ll get a ticket to redeem a different pair. You can use your ticket or “gift it” to someone else. Screening is selective; only quality clean shoes without obvious wear will be accepted. Donations are due by noon on Sept. 25. Tai Chi for Arthritis III is starting at the Loffler Senior Activity Center

Wednesdays, Sept. 24 – Nov. 12 (8 sessions) the Loffler Senior Activity Center will offer Tai Chi. There is no charge for this course, but you must have completed Tai Chi for Arthritis I and II. Tai Chi III has some really great new moves like Leisurely Tie Coat and Repulse the Monkey, plus a lot of familiar ones like Brush Knee, Open & Close and Single Whip. Eligible people can call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 to sign up. Pumpkin Decorating Series Decorating pumpkins can be fun for anyone, not just children. In this series, held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 10 a.m., participants will decorate three pumpkins; the cost per pumpkin is $7. There will be no carving. A special pumpkin treat will be served during each class. On Tuesday, Sept. 30 make a Countdown to Halloween Pumpkin; on Tuesday, Oct. 7 make a Bedazzled Spider Web Pumpkin and on Tuesday, Oct. 14 make a Black Lace Pumpkin. When registering for the class, indicate which days you wish to attend. To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. The Enchanted Kingdom Event Hear ye, hear ye! All fairy tale, fantasy and cartoon characters are invited to the Northern Castle for a Halloween day of festivity on Friday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Have fun dressing up as your favorite fictional character and show them at their best for the Royal Show. Friends are encouraged to coordinate group themes. The Best dressed and Best InCharacter will be awarded a fancy prize. Enjoy bingo hour, entertainment by Sir Mean Gene, and a Photo Throne for a take-away memento for all. All activities and a roast beef feast are included in this ticketed event with suggested contribution of $8 per person. Stop by (or contact) the front desk no later than Wednesday, Oct. 29 for your ticket while supplies last. Call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 for more information.

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Gabriel Long By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Barbara Read, daughter of John Read and his second wife, Hannah Clarke, was born prior to 1738. She married John Long prior to 1754. Barbara, like her father, was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and seven of her known children were baptized there between 1754 and 1769. John Read, to say the least, was a strict Episcopalian and anti-Catholic. On September 6, 1761 he made his will devising to his grandson, John Hatton Read “provided he is bred up, lives and continues in the religion of the Church of England, and protests against the See of Rome, then I give him the part of the plantation where I now dwell which adjoins Mr. Plater’s land; if he should embrace the Roman Catholic faith, then I give said land to my grandson, John Read Jenifer...I desire that no Roman Catholic shall possess any part of my lands...To my grandson: Philip Read*, under the same restrictions above made to his brother, the remaining part of land called ‘Orchard Neck’ and if he embraces the Catholic religion then to my grandson, John Read Long...” (Orchard Neck was a part of Resurrection Manor). About 1775 the Long family pulled up stakes and moved to Abbeville County, South Carolina. This county was originally part of Ninety-Six District,

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South Carolina but was made a separate county in 1785. One of the sons was Gabriel Long, born in St. Mary’s County on October 3, 1765. About 1792 Gabriel married Mary Latimer, born 1776 in Charles County. Mary was the daughter of Benjamin Latimer (died in Charles County in 1785) and Arcajah Louisa “Cagey” Maconchie (aka McConchie) who appears to have moved to Abbeville after 1785 taking some of her children with her. So far, I’ve found no blood relationship between Gabriel and Mary, so was it simply a coincidence they met and married? Gabriel and Mary (Latimer) Long had 13 children. They moved to Greene County, Alabama between 1820 and 1830. Somewhere along the line, Gabriel picked up the title “Major.” Whether he fought in the war of 1812, the first Creek War, or was simply an officer in the local militia is not known at this point. Gabriel, Mary and at least two of their children are buried in the “Long Cemetery” (undoubtedly a part of their family farm) that was rediscovered within the last 10 years. Given the condition of the stones, it won’t be too much longer before they disappear entirely. It’s obvious from the tombstone inscriptions that they were proud of their places of birth.

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Maj. Gabriel Long A Native of St. Mary’s County, Maryland Departed This Life the 9th Day of June 1843 Aged 76 years, 8 months, and 6 days

Mary Long Consort of Major Gabriel Long Born in Charles County, Maryland, March 22, 1776 Departed This Life Febuary 2nd, 1856 Aged 79 years, 10 months, and 10 days

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I am on my way to get apples. I must have apples. Isn’t it fall already? It must be; there are caterpillars everywhere, leaves falling, and sweatshirt mornings and evenings. And most likely it is time to take down my forsythia wreath on the front door. Every time I go to my storage unit, I forget to pick up the second box of my fall decorations. One Rubbermaid box contains the traditional fall leaf decorations, and then one box contains the pre-fall decorations. My pre-fall decorations are grapevine and grape wreaths and garland. They will go beautifully with the wine area down in our basement. We have a lovely wine stained oak barrel from Ingleside winery with two comfy stools and some wine signs. All we need now is one of those empty bottles of Chianti in the basket with a candle and candle wax dripping down the side. That’s next. When I had the frame shop and gallery in Leonardtown, I had to be very diligent about changing my seasonal decorations. Sometimes that was hard because you get in the habit of getting the work done and talking to customers, and rearranging art and redecorating are the last things on your mind. Luckily, I had wonderful apprentices like Tiffany, Cristina, Helen, and Samantha among others over the years who did a much better job at that than I did. I need them now! I would love for a magic wand to be waved and the house would be completely decorated for fall, and two apple pies would be baking in the oven. Oh, and of course there has to be a pot roast cooking slowly on the back of the stove. Soon, my favorite smell will be floating around the neighborhood every evening; the smell of burning leaves and fire pits. Why does that smell so good? It is probably not good for you, but it doesn’t seem like much of anything is good for us now. I am starting to think that quality versus quantity is the way to go in life. My husband often says, “We are not guaranteed tomorrow”, when people say, “Wow you two are on the go all the time”. We aren’t really, and the things we like to do are really simple, inexpensive pleasures. You know how much we love wineries. I feel that my husband can say his comment about not being guaranteed tomorrow any time he wants. When you have lived through a massive heart attack in your forties, and almost died from having four types of tick borne illness at the same time several years later, than you can say whatever you want. Gratitude for all that life has given us is essential to our daily happiness as well. I still walk out to my God Spot on the paths every morning and sometimes several times a day to thank God for all the good people and good things in my life. It starts the day out on a good note. And this week, with the beautiful weather it makes me even more grateful for each day. I am coming up on my 6th year writing this column, and I want to thank everyone who writes, who sends their heartfelt stories, ideas, comments, and friendship each week. I don’t always get to write back to everyone the week you write, but I do write back as quickly as possible. I check my “Wanderings” column e-mail account about once a week. If you happen to be writing to my normal facebook account, then please note that I have been hit with a massive spam snowstorm again, and try to weed through all that without accidentally deleting important emails. I am grateful for all of you and how so many of you have become my friends. Thank you, and enjoy this beautiful week. 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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Thyroid Health By Debra Meszaros CSN www.MXSportsNutrition.com Do you struggle to maintain bone mass? Are you supplementing with Calcium, struggling to control Osteoporosis, or loose weight even after exercising regularly? Do you experience symptoms of hypothyroidism but test normal? Answering yes to any of the above questions places you in an area of concern. Could there be something missing from traditional testing? The thyroid is the control center of cellular function throughout the body. Its responsibility is to allow communication and regular function of cells. It sends messages and hormones to other glands and systems of the body, without its instruction, cells do not react. Most individuals are aware that the thyroid controls the metabolic function of cells, metabolism. That’s why it is directly related to weight management. It is also heavily involved in maintaining the breakdown and building of bone. The reason it is often an underlying factor to Osteoporosis. Many diagnosed with Osteoporosis supplement with calcium without adequate results. Most individuals have adequate calcium within their diets but like the majority of Americans, are deficient in magnesium; the partner to calcium, the catalyst for keeping calcium liquid in the bloodstream, away from your arterial walls. Calcium and magnesium also need the cellular key, the instruction to build bone and function, which comes in the form of the hormone Vitamin D. Vitamin D is activated by your thyroid. So without the instruction to build bone it simply doesn’t happen. Your thyroid controls this process. Unfortunately many individuals have been tested for thyroid function and their test results place them in the “normal” range, but this “normal” range does not mean its function is adequate for your body. Your thyroid is your thermostat control of your body so utilizing a basal temperature test can often uncover a hidden under function of your thyroid. The test example below can be performed at home. In addition, having an Iodine test to see where your Iodine levels are is also advantageous.

BASAL TEMPERATURE TEST Blood Thyroid tests only measure the thyroid hormone in the blood, which may have no assessment value to how much of the hormone is actually received by the cells that need it. Hypothyroidism can be left undetected if only a blood test is utilized. Here is a simple, effective, self-test for measuring thyroid function. 1). Place a mercury-type clinical thermometer, well shaken down, next to your bedside. 2). When you awake in the morning, before you actually get up out of bed, place bulb of thermometer under your armpit for 10 minutes. DO NOT GET UP OUT OF BED. 3). Record the temperature. 4). Repeat for 2 or 3 days consecutively. Note: Men, pre-pubescent and post-menopausal women can take this test on any day. *Menstruating women need to perform this test on the second and third mornings after their flow starts. Temperature range: 97.8 to 98.2 suggests normal thyroid function Temperature range below 97.8 indicates hypothyroidism (low thyroid function). Temperature range above 98.2 indicates hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland). ©2014 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.

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