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“At 4.5 percent, speaking personally, that’s dead on arrival. That’s crazy.” — County Commissioner Todd Morgan on a study’s recommendation to raise MetCom employee salaries compounded yearly.
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The Town Council voted Monday to rebid proposals for construction of enhanced nutrient removal (ENR) systems to the Van Wert Lane Waste Water Treatment Plant after they came in well over what the town had budgeted. Four companies had answered the bid but all came in between $20 million and $22 million, significantly more than the $18 million plus for the project’s price tag, according to the engineer’s estimates. The project will be split between the town and the state with the town picking up 60 percent of the tab. The town decided to remove from the contract proposal the costs for sludge removal and hauling that significantly drove up the costs of the ENR upgrades because the town believed it could perform the task more cheaply than a contractor. The costs for dealing with the sludge
from the treatment process was three to four times higher in the bid than what the town was paying now, said Council Member Hayden Hammett. “We can’t move forward with these prices,” Hammett said. “They’re outrageous.” The ENR upgrades are a mandate from the Maryland Department of the Environment and are geared towards the virtual elimination of all phosphorus and nitrogen from wastewater that is put back into the watershed. Despite the stringent waste reclamation process the upgrades will not actually add any capacity to the plant, leaving the town with a limited number of equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) of water and sewer capacity that it must parse to redevelopment or economic improvement projects. The town is depending on a loan from the state and impact fees from increasing home construction to help pay for its portion of the construction costs. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer For years the Leonardtown Criterion, a bicycle race that necessitated closing down two main roads in town, has called the town its home but the Town Council announced Monday the race would no longer be welcome. Leonardtown Mayor Dan Burris said that years ago the bicycle race through town was good for what businesses were there but now that the town has redeveloped more successfully the race causes more problems. “When they first started we had 15 or 16 boarded buildings in town and it wasn’t such an issue,” Burris said. The race lasted all day when it was running and the town had to shut down Washington Street and Lawrence Avenue to complete the circuit for the bicyclists.
“That creates a real issue, shutting down Washington Street and Lawrence Avenue,” said Town Administrator Laschelle McKay. “It creates a hardship on residents and businesses.” McKay said the Pax Velo group that sponsored the Leonardtown Criterium was deeply disappointed to have their efforts denied by the town and expressed their feelings in a letter to the Town Council, but the town’s position was firm. During the 2010 race several bicyclists were injured when their tires were punctured by construction debris on the racecourse that led to them crashing. Racers said someone had been throwing thumbtacks down on the ground all day long during the race. Police began an investigation but have not made any arrests in the incident.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The new Joint Land Use Study commissioned by the U.S. Navy comes complete with maps that add a new safety zone around much of Patuxent River Naval Air Station that reaches farther into Lexington Park on the land side. The new nearly half mile buffer could impede efforts to redevelop the aging urban areas there since new construction and higher density projects could be stifled or banned outright according to documents in the JLUS. But County Commissioner Todd Morgan, who is chairing the joint committee that is reviewing the JLUS cautioned that the document should not be taken out of context or too seriously. “I think there’s going to be a lot of discussion on that,” Morgan said. “JLUS isn’t binding, it’s just recommendations.” The proposed increase in the Military Compatible Area (MCA) projects outward from other safety zones like the aircraft accident potential zones No. 1 and No. 2 (APZ 1 and APZ 2) and spreads outward farther down Great Mills Road and then again north on Route 235 which has been targeted as needful for more development or redevelopment of older properties. In the draft JLUS document there are no regulations noted from the U.S. Department of Defense for the new safety buffer other than to apply the development density requirements for the APZ 2. This is very restrictive at just two dwelling units per acre. This would effectively cancel any high-density redevelopment of apartments or businesses in the older portion of the development district. These restrictions also eschew having churches and schools within the proposed safety buffer; those structures, such as Lexington Park Elementary School and the Lexington Park Library, would stand within those newly drawn borders. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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A plan considered by the Metropolitan Commission [MetCom] to better allow it to deal with rising operating and utility construction costs seems to give residential water and sewer users some relief but puts a heavier share of costs on a relatively small number of businesses. The plan, promulgated by financial planning outfit Burton & Associates, aims to boost MetCom’s general fund reserves and operating reserves by $7.9 million and $6.8 million by fiscal 2015. One of the items they plan to budget increases for is staff salaries to the tune of 4.5 percent compounded annually, according to the study. “At 4.5 percent, speaking personally, that’s dead on arrival,” said County Commissioner Todd Morgan after hearing the latest presentation of the study last week. “That’s crazy.” While 94 percent of MetCom’s customers are residential in nature the remaining six percent of commercial customers could see heavy increases in their monthly bills if MetCom chooses to abide by the study’s recommendations. Dan Ichniowski, executive director at MetCom who plans to retire soon, said earlier this summer the increase could be calculated in the thousands of dollars. “That’s really going to offset their budgets if they have to go up $2,000 or $3,000 a month,” Ichniowski said at the July 24 meeting of the MetCom commissioners.
The study’s authors stated then the object was to tie actual water usage to the amount customers would be made to pay. The consultants advised that MetCom could raise its rates 3.3 percent each year for the next four years to build up its reserves. A table included in the study shows that the burdens for certain kinds of commercial entities could go up sharply, even if they have comparable water usage rates. The difference, according to the report, is the size of the meter used in delivering the water to their business. The Food Lion grocery store in Lexington Park uses 30,000 gallons of water a month, the study states, but because it has a 6-inch meter it’s bill would rise from $294.92 monthly to $1,366.30. Conversely McDonalds uses the same amount of water but only uses a 1.5-inch meter so their bill would go from $251.58 to $298.45 or a difference of just $46.87. Morgan said this kind of framework would put the brunt of the cost increases on businesses. “Developers are going to be hit,” Morgan said. “There’s going to have to be some more analysis on this project… It needs a lot more discussion.” MetCom Commissioner Mike Mummaugh said the recommendations still had to go to more public hearings, but they also bore greater scrutiny from officials. “People need to get interested in it,” Mummaugh said. “I’ve talked to some commercial customers and they have concerns over this.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
Correction In last week’s edition of The County Times our election coverage neglected to record Del. Anthony O’Donnell as being part of the St. Mary’s County delegation that was returning to Annapolis as an all-Republican group. He will be the most senior member of the delegation. O’Donnell, former minority leader of the GOP in the House of Delegates, has represented District 29C since January of 1995. The County Times regrets the erroneous omission.
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Sotterley Plantation: Forming Traditions of Holiday Cheer and History By Megan Conway Contributing Writer If you are anxious to fill your Decembers with fun and family, look no further than Sotterley Plantation’s holiday offerings for this year. Sotterley Plantation will host their “Family Plantation Christmas” on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is Sotterley’s ninth year presenting the event. Their first year was 1995, and Sotterley Marketing Manager Eileen Miller said it was a much smaller event back then. The old event shared some similarities with this December’s, such as the sale of holiday greens, but the event has “grown considerably. Every year, we add something to it,” Miller explained. This year, “Family Plantation Christmas” boasts a variety of activities, including a horse-drawn carriage ride, a petting zoo, a pony ride, carolers, holiday crafts, wagon
rides, gifts for sale, and food vendors. The cost at the gate is only $5, with an additional donation for pony and wagon rides. One of the highlights of the celebration is something fairly new to the “Family Plantation Christmas” – Breakfast with Santa. Last year was its first year as a part of the festivities. “It was something we’d always wanted to do, and we finally put it together,” Miller said. This year Sotterly has added a second session after last year’s success. The two seatings, 8 to 9 a.m. and 9 to 10 a.m. are the only part of the “Family Plantation Christmas” festivities requiring advance registration (which can be done online at www.sotterly.org), as there is a seat cap, and cost $15 a person, which includes general admission for the day. Sotterley’s presentation of Santa is “very authentic” Miller said. “Kids come out, have a great buffet breakfast, and sit with Santa and Mrs. Claus,” Sotterley Events Manager Mellanie Teed said. The draw of Sotterley’s Christmas event lies in its family spirit. “It’s by far the quaintest event we have, all these different activities that are happening. When people come here to this event, they tend to come back,” Miller said. By quaint, Miller means the “Plantation Christmas’s” tradition-setting tendencies. “So many times we’ve seen families come here, and they keep coming back with younger children, grandchildren. It’s just such a sweet event, just so about family.” Teed had a similar view. “We think it’s a whole day for families to spend down on the farm for the holidays,” she said. The event takes place all around the different areas of the plantation, so there has never been the problem of an excessive crowd. But, as Miller said, “We would love to see every inch of this place packed!” Sottterley’s “Plantation Christmas” isn’t the only Holiday festivity the plantation puts on in December. They will host “Sotterly Christmas Traditions by Candlelight” on Dec. 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, & 20 with tours every 15 minutes from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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“Traditions by Candlelight” is held inside the 1703 Plantation House, a historic building. Started in 2004, the event’s name was changed from “Holiday Candlelight Tours”, and with the new name came a new way of conducting the tours. This year, there are “more interactive living history experiences,” explained Miller. Now, guests will enter into the plantation house, and travel through the rooms. In each, a different time period is portrayed, and the audience will get to see how holiday traditions were celebrated at Sotterly Plantation throughout history. For the first time, the actors in the rooms will interact with the people passing through. This event requires advance registration and payment of $15 per person, so hurry to the Sotterley website to book your tour. When asked for her feelings about the upcoming December, Miller said, “as always, we do our very best and are really looking forward to an incredible December with these holiday events. We want everyone to come out for these! We’re all about family here, and expanding our Sotterley family.” Be sure to attend one or both of Sotterley’s holiday offerings. You may end up creating a new Christmas tradition. contributing@countytimes.net
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All Eyes on Solomons From as far away as Poland, Singapore, Thailand and as nearby as Oklahoma, 40 women have converged on Calvert County to participate in the 2014 Mrs. World competition. The pageant begins on Monday, Nov. 17 on the stage at Patuxent High School. The women participating in the pageant, and whoever they bring with them, will be staying at Holiday Inn in Solomons. During the week, the women will have a chance to visit St. Mary’s and Calvert counties in addition to Annapolis and Washington, D.C. Running Hare Winery in Prince Frederick will be hosting the women during a dinner on Friday afternoon. Since 1983, the Mrs. World pageant has been held in a number of locations, such as – Queensland, Australia; Jerusalem, Israel; San Jose, Costa Rica; Honolulu, Hawaii; Las Vegas, Nev.; Amby Valley, India; Kaliningrad, Russia; Ba Rua Vung Tau Province, Vietnam; and Orlando, Fla. Solomons, Md. will join the list this week. As with other pageants, the contestants travels will be filmed and used as the B-roll footage in web streaming and the cable television package to fill the dead air time when the contestants are changing or when there is a break in the action, said Judges Coordinator Earl Hurrey. “The whole world will be watching Solomons Island,” he said. Hurrey grew up in southern Calvert County. He graduated from Calvert High School, before Patuxent High School was built, and he has stayed in the county through his adulthood. Hurrey has been involved in the Mrs. America and Mrs. World pageants for years, and when the original location for the 2014 Mrs. World pageant fell through, he seized the opportunity and suggested to Founder and CEO David Marmel that Solomons could be a suitable replacement. Marmel came out to visit the area during the summer and agreed that it would work, Hurrey said. During the pageant, Hurrey keeps track of all the judges and who they talk to. The pageant strives for fairness, he said, and it’s his job to make sure they end up in conversation with a contestant’s family or in a situation that would make them appear partial to a particular contestant. The judges are always prominent members of the community, Hurrey said. Past judges have included former Mrs. World pageant winners, actors, Hollywood writers and more.
How Fast Can You Plan a Pageant? Solomon’s Island hasn’t had a lot of time to plan for the pageant. Holiday Inn found out at the end of August that the Mrs. Word competition was to be moved to Solomons, said Holiday Inn spokesman Lauren Simpson. Pulling off such an event requires a huge cooperative effort, especially in a fairly short time span, has required a huge cooperative effort. The big challenge has been getting word out about the event, Simpson said. Another challenge has been the language barrier. Some of the women have brought translators, Simpson said. Helping in the undertaking has been the Solomons Business Association and the Calvert County Department of Economic Development. The Solomons Business Association is handling the monetary transactions, Simpson said. The Department of Economic Development has been helping with logistical planning, according to Tourism Specialist Joyce Stinnett Baki. Logistics include everything from recommending places for contestants to eat and visit to coordinating with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Department, Baki said. The pageant itself will be held in southern Calvert, but the effects can be felt region wide, she said. Contestants will be visiting local attractions. Attendees will be coming from all over the country, and the world, to watch the pageant. “It is a benefit to the whole community,” Baki said.
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Giving All Women a Chance These are all married women who have already done something with their lives, Baki said, adding that they are good examples for young women watching the pageant. Every woman has a cause they support, Hurrey said. The causes range from awareness of early childhood blindness to child abuse or specific non-profit organizations. According to the Mrs. World website, “the concept for ‘Mrs. World’ has its roots in one of the oldest and most respected of all competitions- ‘Mrs. America.’ David Marmel reorganized that extravaganza, featuring a more contemporary and glamorous approach. While beauty is the key element, contestants are also urged to voice their opinions about marriage and current events.” “All married women – young wives, mothers and even grandmothers – are eligible to participate. By providing this unique forum, in which delegates from around the world can come together and share a common purpose. ‘Mrs. World’ successfully fosters greater communication, friendship and mutual understanding among all people.” Marmel was inspired to start the Mrs. America pageant while watching the Miss America pageant with his wife, cofounder Elaine Marmel, in the mid-1970s. The country was reaching its bicentennial anniversary, he said, and everyone was talking about the founding fathers. He got to wondering about the founding mothers, and the fact that there was no pageant for married women and women over the age of 21. “The most experienced, brilliant, accomplished women in the world are married,” he said. The Mrs. America and Mrs. World competitions are open to any married women over the age of 18, he said. Competing in a pageant is not for everyone. “It takes balls to put yourself out there publically and get through it,” he said, adding that contestants triumphs and failures ae all very public. It takes confidence and courage to even be willing to go through that. The pageant has attracted a wide variety of women. He remembered one 72-year-old contestant who told him she didn’t even care if she won, she just wanted to give it a shot, which has become something of a theme. He recalled one woman, who worked as a brain surgeon, that always want-
ed to participate in a pageant but her life, between medical school, her family and building a career, didn’t allow her the time. Competing was the fulfillment of a life-long goal. “Everyone should be given the option to reach for [their goal],” Marmel said. Presenter Florence Henderson had to back out of this year’s pageant due to a family emergency. Co-presenter Bill Harris will be taking the helm, an eventuality he has much experience with. He was the host during the pageant in China last year as well. The pageant organizers, from the founders to the writers and the photographers, have become a family, Harris said. Tickets are $30 for preliminary pageant at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17 and $40 for the Mrs. World Pageant at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Tickets for entry into both events are available for $50. Tickets are available at the United Way office in Prince Frederick or Holiday Inn in Solomons. Any money raised over the cost of expenses will be donated to the United Way, Simpson said, and 25 percent of ticket sales will be donated to Patuxent High School. For more information, visit mrsworld.com or email mrsworld@gmail.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Circuit Curt for St. Mary’s County Case No. C09-1346 Amanda L Gatton (Cosgrove) vs. Shannon Gatton The above Plaintiff has filed a motion entitled: Petition/ motion to modify custody in which she is seeking sole custody of minor child. Notice is hereby issued by the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, that the relief sought in the aforementioned motion may be granted, unless cause be shown to the contrary. Defendant is to file a response to the motion on or before December 19, 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 this county, once in each of three successive weeks on or before November 21, 2014. Joan W. Williams, Clerk 11/13/2014
In the Circuit Court for St Mary’s County Case No.:18-C-14-001495 REAL ESTATE ANSWERS, LLC 35 Fulford Avenue, Suite 203 Bel Air, Maryland 21014 Plaintiff v. EUVA LORRAINE SWANN and ST. MARY’S COUNTY And heirs, devisees, personal representatives, and all executors, administrators, grantees, assigns or successors in right, title, interest, and any and all persons having or claiming to have any interest in the property and premises situate in the County of St. Mary’s.
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property in the State of Maryland, County of St. Mary's, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of St. Mary's and the State of Maryland to the plaintiff in this proceeding: Property Address: Account Number: Description: Liber/Folio: Assessed To:
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The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid, although more than six (6) months from the date of sale has expired. It is thereupon this 15th day of October, 2014, by the Circuit Court for St. Mary's County; ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in the County Times a newspaper having a general circulation in St. Mary's County, once a week for three successive weeks on or before the 15th day of December, 2014, warning all persons interested in the said properties to be and appear in this Court by the 15th day of December, 2014, and redeem the Property, and answer the Complaint, or thereafter a final judgement will be rendered foreclosing all rights of redemption in this Property and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Joan W. Williams, Clerk of the Court 11/13/2014
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On Nov. 6, the St. Mary’s County Juvenile Drug Court (a Nationally recognized program) reached a milestone. Begun in 2004, the program under the auspices of the Circuit Court is designed to offer adolescents in our community who are battling with drug and alcohol abuse and enter the criminal justice system an alternative to traditional justice system case processing. This alternative includes holding the individual accountable for their behavior by a team of professionals in the criminal justice field. They include a judge (Honorable Michael J Stamm), agents and case managers from Juvenile Services (Jessica Snyder and Rob Martin), Sheriff’s Deputy (Peggy Smolarsky), Assistant State’s Attorney (Joe Stanalonis), Public Defender (Kevin Hill), School liaison (Elizabeth White), and a treatment provider, Outlook Recovery (Jason David). At the graduation ceremony on Nov. 6, we passed the One hundred (100) mark for graduates! This milestone is a reflection of the ten years of dedication that these agencies and others, along with the
numerous staff that have served in these various capacities. This coupled with the immense community, county and state support has enabled the program to flourish. It requires a minimum of twelve months of court appearances, treatment, drug testing and supervision to graduate. It is not easy, but for those that do, statistically their future is less likely to involve this group of professionals. The research is clear, a drug court operating on best practices as ours has been, with appropriate resources will as the St Mary’s County Juvenile Drug Court has shown, reduce drug and alcohol abuse, reduce recidivism and reduce cost to the taxpayers and community. Congratulations to all the past and present graduates, agencies and individuals that have been a part of and supported the program. The results are clear, Drug Courts Work! Pete Cucinotta Program Manager and Coordinator Leonardtown
Thank You I wanted to take a moment to give my thanks to all who came out to the polls on Nov. 4. Your voice was heard. The peaceful transfer of power by way of the ballot is one of the many things that make our country great. My sincerest congratulations to Mr. Fritz and all the other successful candidates. I hope that the combined efforts of all those elected will make St. Mary’s County and Maryland a better place to live. To all those who volunteered on my campaign, you have my deepest gratitude. A candidate couldn’t have better people to work with and offer inspiration. It was my privilege to run for State’s Attorney for the good people who live here. Across this long campaign season, I had the opportunity to meet thou-
sands of you and hear your concerns. I always came away impressed by the passion and insight offered. I remain optimistic that we can solve any problem if we all work together. Last, to the many who have offered encouragement and asked what is next, I give you a favorite quote by John Dryden from the 17th century: “I am sore wounded but not slain I will lay me down and bleed a while And then rise to fight again.”
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Democratic Response I want to thank your newspaper for reporting on the comments of local Democrats as they watched the election returns roll in. You quoted a Democratic former county commissioner--I voted for him twice--saying this about the community he used to represent: "Chris Chaffee is leading Steny Hoyer in St. Mary's County. This place sucks." The president of the St. Mary's County Democratic Club had this to add: "We offered the citizens the chance to move forward intelligently and responsibly...and some of them chose not to." Meaning, I suppose, that those who voted Republican are not intelligent and are not responsible. These comments are stark examples of the arrogance and condescension that led to last week's Republican blowout. Keep up the good work, fellas! I'm sure the GOP appreciates your help. Dan Armitage Drayden, Md.
An Open Invitation To All Conservative Democrats The recent election was a repudiation of the Liberal Ideology, Political Correctness, and Failed Policies of the Democrat Party at the National and State levels, and local Democrat candidates, conservative or not, were all rejected by association. St. Mary's County is a "bright spot" of conservatism in the dark blue State of Maryland. Because of the conservative leaning electorate, it is fashionable for Democrats running for office in St. Mary's County to claim to be conservative. These claims are and will continue to be suspect. If one is a true conservative, why stay in the Democrat Party that continues to move further and further to the left? Any true conservative Democrat having aspirations for future public office in St. Mary's Co. would enhance chances for election to office if they joined the Republican Party now and publicly state the reason----conservative values. More importantly, this is an open invitation to all conservative Democrat voters to change to the Republican Party. I know it is difficult for native folks to go against long tradition and leave the Democrat Party, but the Democrat Party has really left you. We have all heard of "Blue Dog" Democrats, which are increasingly rare, but my Father being a native of this County was a "Yellow Dog" Democrat. He would have voted for a yellow dog if it was on the Democrat ticket. But, the Democrat Party of my Father is no more. Finally, I want to make it clear that I am not attempting to defend all that goes on in the Republican Party, but a thoughtful study of the issues, the state of our Nation, and your own conscience may reveal that the Republican Party is more in tune with your conservative values. Joe Wible Sr. Leonardtown
Pull Back the Curtain on the Board of Education It’s time to pull back the curtain on the Board of Education and why recent events should matter to you. This summer Dr. Martirano and Dr. Raspa tried to place an individual in the Interim Superintendent position within our school system, by circumventing procedures and violating policy. Even if you do not have kids in the school system, this one event should be important to you and to every resident of St. Mary’s County, because these people tried to take away YOUR voice. They tried to kill democracy and are attempting to do it again! Dr. Raspa took it upon himself to tell you who was going to become Interim Superintendent, even though that is a Board of Education function. In doing so, isn’t he pretty much telling the Board that their opinion is inconsequential? Isn’t he taking away their voice, ignoring their views and dismissing their opinions? The Board of Education consists of five voting members that were elected to represent your interests, your children, your money and our county. They are elected officials that represent you, not some guy in West Virginia. Shouldn't every board member have been insulted and stood up to this abuse of authority, not only for themselves but for you, their constituents? Maybe one board member did stand up because Dr. Martirano and Dr. Raspa didn’t get their way. And we all know what happens when little boys don’t get their way, payback and revenge. Technically, you as a voter have two representatives on the Board of Education; your district’s representative and the Member-At-Large. Now, if you live in Kathy Allen’s district, you only had one board member representing you, while she represented Dr. Martirano, but that’s a different headache for a different time. The Member-At-Large represents the whole county, not just one district. Two years ago you voted for Marilyn Crosby to represent you on the Board of Education and even if you didn’t vote for her she still is your voice on the Board. Unfortunately for every St. Mary’s county resident, Dr. Raspa’s revenge will take away one of your representatives, possibly your only representative. Dr. Raspa’s weapon is a onesided report that lacks any proof of wrong-doing that you ironically paid for. We cannot stand by; while Dr. Raspa tries to silence us and take away our voice. Until the resolution to remove Mrs. Crosby from the Board is rescinded, tyranny laughs while democracy weeps. I think Sal Raspa, Brooke Mathews and Kathy Allen need to be reminded that St Mary’s County is still in America. Jack LeBaugh Lexington Park
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The Tyrannical Management Style Practiced by the Former Superintendent At the Oct. 29 meeting of the Board of Education three members of the Board, Chairman Salvatore Raspa, Mr. Brooke Matthews and Mrs. Kathy Allen voted to recommend to the State Board of Education that Mrs. Marilyn Crosby be removed from the Board. This action was taken as a reprisal against Mrs. Crosby for thwarting a plan, conceived by Mr. Raspa , to put a totally unqualified member of the staff in the position of interim superintendent of schools. The chosen candidate, Mr. Brad Clements, was asking for a $30,000 pay increase, bringing his salary to $194,000, which would be guaranteed for twelve months whether he served in that position for the entire twelve months or not and that he go to the top of his pay scale, with absolutely no justification, if he had to return to his former position in school maintenance. He felt he was entitled to these perks when the only academic certification he holds is an Associate Degree. This calls into question how he ever was given the title of Deputy Superintendent with the related salary. His selection would have been a mockery and a miscarriage of justice to all educators who hold Bachelor degrees not to mention those who hold advance degrees, both Master's and Doctorates. The resolution recommending removal of Mrs. Crosby was predicated upon an investigation of an alleged leak of information to the media about Mr. Clements' candidacy for interim superintendent and the resolution was announced to the public before at least two board members ever saw the resolution. Even if information was shared, whomever shared it did us all a public service by exposing the scam being proposed by Mr. Raspa before a vote could be taken. Evidentially Raspa was anticipating Mr. Matthews and Mrs. Allen supporting his advocacy of Mr. Clements since he needed three votes to get his ill conceived plan approved but one of them must have gotten cold feet after the particulars of the deal were released and public interest was aroused. The proposed action against Mrs. Crosby is another example and extension of the tyrannical management style practiced by the former superintendent who fled to West Virginia when some of his less than transparent antics were brought to the public's attention. He purchased staff loyalty with perks paid for with our tax dollars as demonstrated in part by the fact that it was reported that only seven people contributed to his farewell party and none of the names of the contributors were released by the school system. Evidentially those contributors were ashamed to be associated with that other guy. The pictures of the event showed a lot of empty chairs which was surprising in view of the copious amounts of praise he received prior to the public awareness of the six million dollar shortfall he created with complicity by some members of the board of education. The phony excuses for the financial mess raised the public ire even more so his fan club started to tone down their rhetoric. These things should be added to the legacy of the former superintendent. Obviously the transparency message still has not reached four members of the school board. The only reason some recent reforms within the school system have been initiated has been through public awareness of what was going on behind closed doors, in executive session and in small group meetings held in restaurants to avoid the requirements of the Open Meetings Act. The only way reforms will continue is when transparency becomes the norm and the school administration is purged of all those who still subscribe to the vindictive and clandestine management of the school system. Mrs. Crosby was the only member of the board of education who challenged the others and now she will be required to defend herself for fighting for the rest of us. This resolution is analogies to the ethics complaint previously filed against her because she abstained from a vote rather than adhere to the board's unanimous vote policy and which was ultimately found to be absolutely without merit. If her removal is allowed to happen it will be another miscarriage of justice perpetrated by a borderline corrupt school board. The voters/taxpayers have cleansed the Board of Education of one of the incumbents and soundly rejected Mr. Raspa's hand picked candidate for the other open seat on the board. They also ignored the endorsements of the teachers union and one of the local newspapers. It will be up to them to finish the house cleaning in the next election cycle. Far be it from me to credit the present board members for having any semblance of good judgment but if they did have any they would promptly retract their resolution recommending Mrs. Crosby be removed from the board and avoid any additional embarrassment and criticism. The outcome of their $300 per hour investigation is more conjecture than fact, is tainted by the lack of objectivity and is flawed by its composition. The final cost of this folly has been requested but not made public as of this date. The incumbent members have the opportunity to do one thing right in the waning weeks of their tenure and we will have to wait and see if they are smart enough to seize that opportunity. I personally doubt they have the ability or the intestinal fortitude to do anything right. David A. Ryan Hollywood, Md.
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School Board Approves More Surveillance Cameras
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The St. Mary’s County Board of Education approved the use of more than a quarter of a million dollars in state grant funding Wednesday to provide classroom lock replacements and more security cameras at five elementary schools; Dynard, Green Holly, Greenview Knolls, Park Hall and Town Creek. The purchase order totals out to $264,000 with about $166,000 going to surveillance cameras and the remaining $97,794 going to the installation of the new locks which would allow classrooms to be quickly locked down in the event of an intruder. The board unanimously voted to spend the money with Board Member Marilyn Crosby asking if there
were more surveillance available for the board’s headquarters on Moakley Street in Leonardtown since she said her old laptop computer had gone missing sometime ago. “My computer was stolen when all the board members were here and they blamed the cleaning lady,” Crosby said at the board’s open session. “If these things are going to happen we need to have surveillance 24-7 here.” Crosby has been targeted by other board members since it was learned that she released an e-mail regarding Deputy Superintendent Brad Clements dropping out of the running to replace former Superintendent Michael Martirano back in July after details of his salary requirements came to light. Because of that the board has requested she be
ousted from her seat by the State Board of Education for alleged misconduct in violating board policies guarding personnel information. An investigation into the leaks showed that another board member had taken a photo of Crosby’s laptop screen showing that she had released the e-mail; she has vowed to stay on the board and fight the move to remove her. Schools security chief Mike Wyant said there was constant surveillance at the Moakley Street building but it was not all encompassing. “We do have 24 hour surveillance but it’s not in all of the internal areas,” Wyant said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Leadership Southern Maryland Educates Leaders
Class of 2015 Experiences Energy and Environment in Southern Maryland
On Oct. 16 and 17, the Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Class 2015 participated in the first of nine educational programs for the 2014-15 LSM class - Energy and Environment. The two-day event began at the Calvert Marine Museum where participants were treated to a continental breakfast, provided by Blue Wind Gourmet. As the first part of the two-day curriculum, LSM class participants had the rare privilege of a walking tour of Exelon’s Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant hosted by Mr. Kory Raftery (LSM 2013 graduate) and Ms. Tracy Fiore. The tour finished with a luncheon in the Visitor’s Center that allowed the participants to ask questions about their experience on the tour. For the afternoon session, the class toured Dominion’s Cove Point LNG Terminal, where LSM alum 2013 and Vice President of Operations, Mr. Michael D. Frederick, briefed participants on Dominion’s transition to exportation of liquefied natural gas. As part of the tour, Dominion provided a boat tour around the newly extended docks, and a windshield tour of the facility. The participants finalized their day with a “behind the scenes” tour of the Calvert Marine Museum by Mr. Doug Alves, LSM 2014. The second day was emceed by Blue Wind Gourmet owner, Mr. Rob Plant, who shared his passion and educational information on local agricultural and environment challenges within the region.. The day began with a visit to the Loveville Auction House allowing the participants to experience “commerce in action” while observing interaction of the Mennonite and Amish agricultural community with local restaurateurs, grocers, and individuals who purchased from their harvests. The participants were then treated to a presentation by Captain Jack Russell at Fins + Claws at the Sea-Fruit Oyster House on St. George’s Island. A stop at Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse on St. George’s Island for lunch and a Buy Local Panel Discussion finished out the day. The guest speakers for this discussion were Dr. Christine Bergmark, Executive Director of the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission and owner of Even’ Star Organic Farm, Mr. David Paulk, retired naval officer and owner of a USDA certified organic farm, Sassafras Creek Farm, and Mr. Paul Kellam, a commercial waterman and owner of of Kellam’s Seafood. The class interacted with staff at each site, including program advocates, and as leaders living in the Chesapeake Bay area they had the opportunity to discuss the impact to the economy, environment, wildlife, natural resources and future generations while understanding the commitment each one of these organizations visited has towards our community. Overall, the class participants were thrilled to be part of Leadership Southern Maryland and the Energy and Environment Program. Leadership Southern Maryland is a nine-month tuition-based program and is designed and dedicated to building a cadre of informed regional leaders, prepared to address common issues and bring long-term benefit to their neighbors and communities and incorporates a cross-section of the region to include diversity of geographic location, profession, ethnicity and gender. For more information, please contact the Helen M. Wernecke, Executive Director Leadership Southern Maryland, 240-725-5469 via email helen@leadershipsomd.org or visit www.leadsomd. org. Leadership Southern Maryland Press Release
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By Emily Charles Contributing Writer We all have fond memories of children’s stories and fairytales, and White Rabbit children’s bookstore in Leonardtown is here to make sure your children have the same. Photos by Emily Charles Joyce Watson, owner of the store, opened her business after moving to St. Mary’s County from Arlington, Va. to be closer to her daughter. “I had worked before, but not in a bookstore. I had a company at home, I did weddings. My husband retired and he got sick, and I didn’t have anything to do. I asked my daughter what to do, if she had any ideas. She told me to do what I liked best and sell children’s books,” Watson said. A lover of illustration and creativity, Watson stocks a myriad of stories, genres and even puppets for minds young and old to adore. “I have all the selections that the children like, Star Wars, Percy Jackson, Wimpy Kid, and also the parents’ favorites…” Watson said, “If there is a book with pictures I like them. I like the book to have beautiful drawings, I like beautiful illustrations in my books. The majority of my books are face out, gallery style, so that you can see the face of the book without having to pull it down. It’s important for me to have beautiful illustrations as well as a timely story.” Even high school students can find something to read among her classics section, which is home to many books assigned by English teachers, including titles such as “Crime and Punishment,” “The Scarlet Letter” and “Life of Pi.” Adults can find not only their childhood favorites and old classics, but cookbooks and crafting books as well. In addition to books, Watson stocks a variety of mobiles, expertly positioned to spin as the air condition and heating systems click on, Watson said. If you’re looking for a Christmas gift for your youngster or something nostalgic to bring back the memories of youth, check out White Rabbit at 25470 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown or call 301-997-0004.
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Hogan Celebrates Service at Leonardtown Veterans Day Parade
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Maryland’s Governor-elect Larry Hogan, the third Republican to win the office in the last half-century, could have chosen anywhere to begin his thank you tour of the state, but chose St. Mary’s County’s seat to praise military men and women for their sacrifices. “St. Mary’s County is very important to me,” Hogan said in Leonardtown Tuesday. “It has the largest concentration of veterans anywhere in the state. “I can’t think of anywhere better than St. Mary’s County, the mother county, to celebrate our veterans.” Hogan was greeted with applause and cheers when he took to the dais in the town square, which plays host to what is widely thought of as the largest Veterans Day parade in the state. Hogan easily carried St. Mary’s
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Gov. Elect Larry Hogan greets county residents.
County in the gubernatorial election decided just last week; he earned more than 22,000 votes while Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown received just about 7,700 votes. Hogan was joined by other members of the St. Mary’s County delegation,
now all Republican, including its senior most member Del. Anthony O’Donnell (R-Dist. 29C), who handily won in last week’s election. O’Donnell, a Navy veteran, said those who serve in the military are strongly linked to the preservation
of freedom and a republican form of government. “What this country is about is self governance,” O’Donnell said. “And who protects that… but the men and women war fighters.” In an interview earlier that day, Ho-
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Republican base now existed in many of the rural jurisdictions as well. “If you’re a Republican governor and you want a second term, it makes sense to show up in the places that supported you,” Eberly said, adding that in past elections, for Republicans to do well they had to campaign for every last vote in left-leaning Montgomery County and still get out the vote in more rural areas. Now, with large Republican margins around the state in rural jurisdictions, the need to campaign so heavily in traditionally Democratic areas might not be as great for GOP governor’s candidates. This means that counties like St. Mary’s and Calvert, who are gaining strength for Republicans, become even more important. “I think this is good to recognize,” Eberly said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Riding to Victory By Emily Charles Contributing Writer A horse is a horse, of course, of course! Sometimes, horses even turn out to be heroes. Operation Warrior Refuge, currently located at Greenwell Foundation in Greenwell State Park, is a nonprofit, equine-based psychotherapy organization focused on combating mental issues in U.S. military members. “Operation Warrior Refuge is an organization designed to help veterans, first responders and active duty military and their families with mental health issues, family issues, PTSD [Post Traumatic Stress Disorder] type issues. We raise money by fundraising and donations to pay for the therapy whenever possible. The therapy that we offer is licensed mental health therapy,” Counselor and equine trainer Julie Devine, LPGC said. Devine is one third of “Team Refuge,” the organization’s website states, and works alongside advanced equine counselor Diane McKissick, LCSWC and Warrior Advocate Sarah Williams, a veteran of the United States Army, who now suffers from PTSD. Together, the three work to establish a sense of community and accomplishment within their clients and their families, who are also affected by the mental disorders of their loved ones. “One of our goals is to create a community, because us veterans, we need that community, that sense of feeling like we belong somewhere again,” Williams said. “We learned that we can’t just work with the veteran, we have to work with the entire family,” McKissick said. “PTSD from combat, that’s all intertwined with the family and rehabilitating into the community,” Devine added. So how does equine-based psychotherapy work? “Equine assisted psychotherapy…includes activities with horses on the ground, so it doesn’t include riding, it’s all interacting with horses on the ground. The facilitators of the sessions are a licensed mental health professional…teamed up with a
horse professional. We do activities that simulate life situations with the horses.The therapy itself, we have four aspects that we follow. We follow the Code of Ethics, the focus is on the ground as opposed to riding the horses. It’s not horsemanship, it’s not learning how to do things with horses, it’s learning about yourself through horses. It’s solution focused, which means we believe that the clients have the solutions to their own problems, but they need help bringing those solutions out. It also means we follow a team approach,” Devine said, “We get certified to do this type of therapy through an organization called EAGALA, the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association.” Clients work with one to four horses per session, which typically lasts an hour. Horses are chosen for clients based on their progress and abilities, Devine said. This type of therapy is very necessary to St. Mary’s County, Devine said, as it combats the mental effects of combat and assimilation thereafter while providing a sense of confidence and accomplishment to participating military members and first responders. “They [horses] require you to work to get to know them, they require you to work in order for them to stick around and interact with you and do what you want them to. And then once you do, it’s like, ‘I interacted with this half-ton animal, I got this half-ton animal to go through this obstacle course that I built for it, I got this half-ton animal to walk with me.’ It’s kind of a big experience for people, it’s eye opening about yourself. Some people are scared of horses or just think of them as big dogs, and then when they actually get out there to interact with them, it’s eye opening because suddenly they’re faced with this animal whose head is a couple feet above theirs,” Devine said, “There’s a huge need for this type of therapy. People come to us and tell us how much trouble they have getting therapy. They have so much trouble actually getting therapy for stuff they really need therapy for and they just have a world of difficulty getting it. We’re here, we’re ready! Please, come see us!” “We have something that there’s a need
for in this county,” McKissick said. “I don’t think it knew that it needed it,” Williams added. A huge part of Operation Mission Warrior is their continuing attack on PTSD and its effects. “22 veterans kill themselves in America each day, whether by overdose or by weapon, but that’s 22 lives the mental healthcare system has failed. Multiply that by 365,” Devine said. “It’s because they’re not getting the help they need, they don’t have a support system,” Williams stated. “Our mental health system is lacking, and that’s putting it mildly. One of our missions is to combat that 22, to reduce that 22 to 21, to 20, to 19,” Devine concluded. If you’re interested in learning more about Operation Warrior Refuge, watch out for their upcoming television feature on Maryland Farm and Harvest, to be aired Dec. 16 on Md. Public Television. “It’s a series on agriculture and different uses of agriculture in Maryland. They filmed us because we use horses in a kind of different way,” Devine said. McKissick stated that the show is a documentary series, and that Operation Warrior Refuge will be featured in one of the show’s three story segments Dec. 16. “It will also be available on the internet,” Williams said. Operation Warrior Refuge is hard at work to provide comprehensive, holistic care to those in need. “We want to win the war on PTSD,” Williams said. Operation Warrior Refuge is here to remind us that PTSD can be combated, and that sometimes, even heroes need to be saved. To learn more about Operation Warrior Refuge, visit www.operationwarriorrefuge.org. contributing@countytimes.net
LIBRARY ITEMS Help available for job seekers The Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center will be at the Leonardtown branch on Nov. 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to provide assistance to job seekers. Celebrate the release of Mockingjay A basic resume class will be conducted at LeonHunger Games fans of all ages can celardtown branch on Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. and will cover writing an effective resume as well as the differ- ebrate the release of the movie “Mockingjay ent types of resumes. Registration is required. Part I” at Lexington Park branch on Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. Those attending will participate in a res cue mission to save Peeta, design their strategy Making math fun This Saturday, Nov. 15, St. Mary’s College for defeating Snow, take part in a trivia chalof Maryland Math Department will conduct lenge, and more. No registration is required. Southern Maryland Math Circle at the Lexing- ton Park branch from 10 a.m. to 12 noon for stu- Rocket science for youth Youth ages 7 years old and older will dents in grades 6 to 12 and interested adults. The planned math activities will encourage explo- construct air-powered rockets and racecars ration of non-standard math problems in fun and then compete against each other while ways. Snacks will be provided. The Patux- at the same time learning about rocket scient Partnership is a sponsor of this program. ence at the Leonardtown branch on Nov. 22, at 2:30 p.m. This STEM program is presented by growingSTEMS. Registration is required. Digitized newspapers demonstrated “The Beacon” from 1923 to 1984 and “The Enterprise” from 1952 to the present Crafternoons planned for holiday recess Children can drop in and make a fun craft have been digitized and are available on the public computers at the branches. A reception on Nov. 26 at the Leonardtown branch from 11:30 is planned on Nov. 19 at 4 p.m. at the Lexing- a.m. to 3 p.m. or Lexington Park branch from ton Park branch to demonstrate the new digi- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Supplies will be furnished. tized newspapers and to recognize the com- Leonardtown branch will also host Build It on munity partners who supported the project. Nov. 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Kids of all ages will use the supplied recycled materials to build whatever they can imagine.
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MVA; MedStar Family Choice; Pastoral Counseling Center of St. Mary’s, Inc.; Pathways, Inc.; QCI (offered information on mental health); SMCG [St. Mary’s County Government] Aging; SMCG Human Services; SMCG Social Services; SMCG Transit System; SMCPS [St. Mary’s County Public Schools] – Judy Center; SMCPS Student Services; Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living; Southern Maryland Community Network; St. Mary’s County Library; St. Mary’s Health Department; Three Oaks Center; Tri-County Youth Services Bureau; Vesta; Walden Sierra; WARM [Wrapping Arms ‘Round Many Program]; Trico Clinical Services, LTD.; United Way; On Our Own and Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans. The event had 69 attendees; 20 who were homeless. This is the third year of Homeless Resource Day and Martin said each year there would be an increase in vendors and those they help. The United Methodist Church is located at 21760 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park.
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Obituaries Thomas J. Burke, Sr., 89 Thomas J. Burke, Sr., 89, of Hollywood, Md., passed away Nov. 10 surrounded by loving family at his home. He was born in Bronx, New York, on Jan. 29, 1925 to William P. Burke and Eleanor White Burke. Leaving high school early, Tom proudly served in the United States Army during World War II in the Bomb Disposal Unit. After the war, Tom earned his Bachelors Degree from George Washington University and began his career in the field of Public Relations. He was a reporter for The Washington Star, Editor of the Arlington Daily, Director of Public Affairs for the MarylandNational Park & Planning Commission, Director of Public Relations for American National Bank and then became a Partner with Hoffman Associates Public Relations Firm. Tom finally settled at Holy Cross Hospital as the Director of Public Relations in Silver Spring, MD, where he ultimately retired in 1985, after 15 years of service. Upon retirement, Tom moved to St. Mary’s County with his wife Sally permanently. In St. Mary’s County, he continued in the public relations field and in community service as a volunteer and active member with the Rotary Club, St Mary’s Historical Society, St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary, Optimists Club, the Barbershop Quartet, and presided over the annual Oyster Festival for
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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. several years. Tom was well-known for his love of family and country, eloquence as an orator, and the stories he shared. His generous nature, smile and voice and solid presence will be dearly missed by so many. He is survived by six children, Thomas J. Burke, Jr. (Denise Perkins), Michael W. Burke (Lois Pilarowski), Mary Burke-Russell (Kenny Coombs) Robert Burke (Cecile Evans), Eileen Mumford, and Patrick K. Burke (Jean Marie Ferrante), 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Eileen (Sally) Lloyd Burke, son, John Edward Burke, brothers, William and John, his sister Evelyn, and grandson Danny Evans. Friends are invited to celebrate Tom’s Life & Legacy Friday, November 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. A service to honor Tom will take place on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home. Reception to follow at Immaculate Conception Church Hall, 28297 Old Village Road, Mechanicsville, Md. 20659. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made be made to St. Mary’s Hospice, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 or the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, Maryland 20850. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Margaret A. May, 78 Margaret A. May, 78 of Mechanicsville, Md. died on Oct. 31 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, Md. Born on Jan. 12, 1936 in Chelmsford, England, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Perry Pennock and Eva Clara Boswell Pennock. Margaret married her beloved husband, the late Bobby Dean May, on Sept. 12, 1953 at St. Nicholas Church. Together they celebrated 20 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in April 1974. Margaret never met a person she didn’t like, never treated anyone with malintent, loved her Bingo, and spent her life sharing her infectious laugh. She never met a stranger and people simply loved her from moment one. She loved to knit and made many blankets for family and friends. She spent her working life as a nurse and before retiring many years ago, worked at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. In 1990 she began spending the majority of her time taking care of her great-granddaughter and serving as a volunteer at Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School. She received numerous awards for her volunteer efforts and later, as her health diminished, she was still knitting hats to be given to newborn babies and to be shipped to soldiers. She
found calmness in coloring and had an amazing, giving heart. Margaret had a kind, giving spirit; one which touched the lives of all that knew her. She will truly be missed. Margaret is survived by her children, Susan Jane Zimmerman (Steve) of Mechanicsville, Md., Russell Dean May of Essex, Md., Freddie Wayne May (Richard) of Satsuma, Ala., and Paul Allen May (Vicki) of Lusby, Md.; her sister, Betty Ewen of Lusby, Md.; her grandchildren, Lisa Marie Zimmerman, Tracy Rivas, Stacy Montgomery (Robert), Paul Allen May, Jr. (Alissa) and Derrick Scott May (Lindsay); and her great grandchildren, Devin M. HoltZimmerman, Andrew Rivas, Jasmine Rivas, Aden Rivas, Tylan Montgomery, Trinity Montgomery, and Calder May. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her siblings, Jack Pennock, Don Pennock, Les Pennock, Joan Pennock, and Doug Pennock. Family received friends for Margaret’s Life Celebration on Monday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Funeral Service was celebrated by Bishop McClean at 12 p.m. Interment followed at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, Md. 20722. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 Condolences to the family may be
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Dana Woodward McGarity, 73 Dana Woodward McGarity, 73 of Lexington Park, Md., died on Nov. 2 at Med Star St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Md. Born on July 6, 1941 in Albany, Ga., she is the daughter of John Woodward and Margaret Helms Woodward of Melbourne, Fla. On June 8, 1963, Dana married her beloved husband, William D. “Mac” McGarity, Jr. in Eau Gallie, Fla. Together they celebrated 51 wonderful years of marriage. She was employed by St. Mary’s Caring as the Director of the Soup Kitchen, and the former Director of Hospice of St. Mary’s. She was a graduate of the University of Florida, and a proud member of the Gator Nation. She was a dedicated Navy wife (the toughest job in the Navy) and the anchor of her family. She also dedicated her life to serving others throughout her community. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, her favorite destination being Ireland, and they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in Paris. She also loved to travel to New York, where she was particularly fond of going to the theater district. She enjoyed spending as much time with her family as possible. She was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church in Chaptico, Md., where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. She was a former member of Church of the Ascension in Lexington Park, Md. where she served as a Sunday school teacher and Senior Warden. She was a past member of the Leonardtown Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, and a founding member on the steering committee of the Vital Community Connectors (VCC) organization. She was an active worker in a number of key local elections, mostly successful, for candidates of both parties. In addition to her parents and husband, Dana is survived by her children, Molly Kathleen McGarity Fulton (Chris) of Palmyra, Va., John Burton McGarity (Tiffany) of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Anna Margaret McGarity of Austin, Tex.; her brother, John Spencer Woodward of Houston, Tex.; and three grandchildren, Kyle Fulton, Frances Fulton and Scott Fulton, all of Palmyra, Va.; and many extended family and friends. A Memorial Service will be celebrated by Reverend Mariann Babnis on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, Md. 20621. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Caring, Post Office Box 144, Lexington Park, Md. 20653 or Christ Church Chaptico, Post Office Box 8, Chaptico, Md. 20621. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Thomas Daryl Woodland, 49 Peacefully on Monday, Nov. 3, Thomas Daryl Woodland, 49, of Great Mills, Md. departed this life. He was the son of Mary Helen Woodland of California, Maryland and the late Thomas Andrew Woodland, born on Nov. 5, 1964. He was united in holy matrimony to his high school sweetheart, Paula C. Jordan on May 16, 1987. He was the devoted father of Tonia Woodland of Alexandria, Virginia. He graduated from Leonardtown High School in 1983 and attended Southern Maryland Community College. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 to 2002. He was employed with American Electronics, Inc. (Amelex). In his leisure time, Daryl enjoyed watching the Baltimore Orioles, the Washington Wizards and the Dallas Cowboys. Daryl’s true passion was playing basketball and keeping a clean house. He was known as the jokester of the family; making everyone around him laugh. Daryl and his brothers shared a special bond and their visits and telephone calls to each other were a daily ritual. His favorite food was baked chicken that he ate almost every single day. Not to mention the special meal requests to his mother that she took pride in and enjoyed preparing for him. Daryl loved the time that he spent with his mom. Daryl will be truly missed by Paula, Tonia and Mia (grand dog). There was nothing that Daryl would not do for his Princess Tonia; his most precious gem. Not to mention the late night snack runs, sometimes even for just a Dove Chocolate Candy Bar. Daryl and Paula were high school sweethearts. He knew then that they would share a lifetime together. Daryl was a kind hearted man that made many sacrifices for his family including taking Mia out for her potty breaks sometimes interrupting his “Young & Restless” lunchtime break. Paula and Tonia were the love of his life and will forever treasure his memory, along with all those lives that he touched. He was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Woodland; grandmother, Florence Kelly; mother-in- law, Agnes Jordan; father-in-law, Aloysius Jordan and brother-in-law, Gary Jordan. He leaves to mourn his devoted wife, Paula; his loving daughter, Tonia; sisters, Ruth Yates and Cheryl Woodland; brothers, Andrew Woodland (Angelita), Eric Woodland (Toni), Victor Woodland (Iris) and Brian Woodland (Bevalyn); Aunt Della Brown, Uncle John Hawkins, sisters-in-law, Patricia Meredith, Linda McFarland, Angela Jordan and Paulette Estep; brothers-in-law, Dale Jordan and Alvin Jordan and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Family united with friends on Sunday, Nov. 9 for visitation from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, Md. On Monday, Nov. 10, visitation at 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, Md.
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20653. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers: Kenneth King, Wendell Carter, George T. Briscoe, Carl Bowman Sr., Garfield Butler, and Frances Reed Honorary Pallbearers: Christopher Wilson, Roger Awkward, Stephon Thomas, Steve Maddox Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.
Mary Catherine Faunce, 81 Mary Catherine Faunce, 81, of Avenue, Md. passed away surrounded by her loving family on Nov. 7, at her residence. Born on July 29, 1933 in Susquehanna, Md., she was the daughter of the late Nellie CatherineWatts Lumpkins and Webster Carroll Lumpkins. Predeceased in death by her siblings; George Lumpkins, Gerald Lumpkins and sister Emma Bowles. Survived by her siblings; Sarah Toller and brother Butch Lumpkins and his wife Debbie Lumpkins. Mary met Eddie Faunce at a dance hall on the corner of Hatchet Thicket Road and Rt. 242, formerly Henry Faunce Seafood. They soon married on Nov. 9 Mary was 16 and Eddie was 20. Mary and Eddie loved to dance, well into their senior years, and they were married for 66 years. Mary and Eddie lived with his parents Agnes Irene and Capt. Joe Faunce in Abell on St. Patrick’s Creek. A couple of years later the Faunce brothers under Capt. Evans Faunce made a massive Sein catch and each brother built their own home, mortgage free. Mary and Eddie moved into their new house in 1951 and raised six children; Mary Ann and Al Francis predeceased her. Surviving children; Joseph Edward Faunce of Jacksonville, Fla., Catherine Virginia and her husband David Lacey of Callaway, Md., Susan Hilda and her husband Lenny Lacey of Great Mills, Md., and Agnes Marie Faunce and her husband Ernie Friess of Colton’s Point, Md., 8 grandchildren and granddaughter Amanda Windsor and her husband Brian, and 13 great grandchildren who will forever miss Nana. Amanda lovingly tended with Aggie to Nana the last 3 weeks of her life. Eddie was a master boat builder and Mary was right beside him holding boards, and whatever else necessary. Mary was a good cook, feeding her children many a jelly cakes throughout the years, and always working hard. Mary tended to her husband with Aggie and Amanda almost 4 years following his stroke. Mary converted from the Catholic religion to worship with her husband and children at All Saints Episcopal Church in 1967. The Faunce house was a gathering place for the whole family sharing food, laughter, and good times. The family received friends on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Avenue, Md. A Funeral Service followed at 11 a.m. in All with Rev. Harry Harper officiating. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to the Seventh District Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, Md. 20609, and/
or the SPRAWL (St. Mary’s County Animal Welfare League P.O. Box 1232 Leonardtown, Md. 20650.)
Jane Aldridge Jane Aldridge of Leonardtown, Md. died suddenly while on vacation in Malta. Jane was born in Tunkhannock, Pa., grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland and has lived since 1988 in Leonardtown, Md. Jane attended the public schools in Montgomery County, graduating from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School where she met her future husband Bob Aldridge. The two attended Washington College in Chestertown and married Christmas their senior year. After graduation, Jane lived the life of a Marine Corps wife and their two daughters were born. By 1968 they were again living in Montgomery County. Bob’s new job flying for United Airlines enabled frequent travel which became a life-long interest with the trips across the United States, to many European cities and even around The Horn. Jane joined the League of Women Voters and continued to be actively involved the rest of her life. She served two terms as the President of the St. Mary’s County chapter, served on the LWV State Board and served a frequent moderator for candidate forums. At various times she has been a free-lance editor and publisher, and English as a Second Language Instructor, a real estate agent and an antique dealer. She volunteered at Sotterley Plantation starting in the mid ‘90s and was the head of Collections in the early 2000s. She was a member of the Arts Alliance Steering Committee of St. Mary’s College and a Hospice volunteer. Those who were lucky enough to get a taste will testify that she was among the finest and most creative cooks around. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert Aldridge of Leonardtown, daughters Lorraine Aldridge-Ey of Beltsville, Md., Joanna Woods of Hollywood, Md., grandchildren Nicholas Ey, Kristen and Megan Woods, Julia and Patrick Ey, and great-grandchildren Colin and Vivianne Wolverton. A gathering in memory of Jane will be held in the Barn at Sotterley Plantation on Nov. 16 from 1 until 4 p.m. If you have a favorite picture of Jane please bring it to share. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the League of Women Voters Education Fund, C/O LWV SMC, Post Office Box 130, 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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Week 10 Football Review
The Leonardtown Raiders football team won Friday’s home conference game against Great Mills by a score of 40-22.
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The Chopticon Braves football team lost Friday’s away conference game against Calvert by a score of 37-19. The Great Mills Hornets football team lost Friday’s away conference game against Leonardtown by a score of 40-22.
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Performance Swap Meet this weekend at MIR On Sunday, Nov. 16, Maryland International Raceway (MIR) will host the Fall MIR Performance Swap Meet and Test & Tune with time runs, grudge runs, testing, and tuning all day. Buy, Sell or Trade, and turn those extra parts in your garage into cash, or find the extra parts you need at a good buy. IHRA chassis certifications will also be available. The event is open to streetcars, racecars, street bikes, drag bikes, and junior dragsters. There will also be a free $1,000 to win gambler’s race held for E.T. bracket racers. This is also a great opportunity for racers to settle those grudge matches at the strip. Gates will open at 10 a.m. and the event will be concluded at 6 p.m. The gambler’s race will start at 3pm. General Admission for adults are $15, and kids 11 & under are free. A 15' x 20' Swap Meet spot is $25 and that includes one admission. Racer entry fee is $30, and no time racer entry fee is $40. No advance reservations needed, come to race watch or swap! For more information on this event call 301884-RACE, or visit mirdrag.com/ford
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Winter Plants Brighten Spaces Spring and summer have the colorful blooms and rich greenery that make the great outdoors so lush and inviting. Autumn is awash in vibrant colors that beckon people outdoors to explore. But winter has a poor reputation with regard to natural beauty. While it’s true that many plants and wildlife retreat into hibernation come the colder temperatures, some choose the wintertime to bloom. Other plants and shrubs continue to hold on to their leaves and color despite the cold. Hardy winter plants do more than just survive the snow and ice. Many thrive and have the potential to add that unexpected touch of color to an otherwise dreary landscape. In addition to berry bushes that can feature bright red, yellow and orange berries perfect for holiday decorating, plenty of other plants are visually appealing through colder temperatures. • Mahonia: Some varieties of mahonias bloom in the winter and can be hardy up to USDA Zone 9. The close relative Oregon grape holly will flower in very early spring. • Camellia: Camellias grow flowers similar in shape and size to roses. They range in shade from light pink to bright red. Camellias can bloom all year long in moderate temperature zones. Even in colder zones, some cold climate hybrids can continue to add welcome color to the garden. • Daphne: The fragrant flowers of many daphnes appear in mid-winter. The variety Jacqueline Postill is evergreen. • Evergreen holly: Perhaps the evergreen holly is the quintessential winter plant. Green shiny leaves and bold red berries can be a bright spot in a winter garden. A holly hedge also can serve as a wind and privacy barrier. • Japanese pieris: Flower buds on this shrub, sometimes called the “Mountain Fire,” thrive from fall through winter. This shrub needs moist, well-drained soil and should be placed in a shaded location in warmer climates. • Hellebore: Also called the “Christmas Rose,” hellebores can be delightful in areas of the country where winter flowers tend to be rare. The plant bears pure white flowers that often age to pink. • Snowdrop: These delicate white blooms often pop out of a layer of snow even before the first crocuses of spring. Snowdrops can wait out harsh weather and even extended snow events before eventually sprouting. • Crape myrtle: There are around 50 species of these trees and shrubs that are native to parts of Asia and India. The trees bloom beautifully and continue to hold on to their bright colored flowers in warmer climates. • Winter jasmine: If you want to create a mid-winter color splash, consider the climbing winter jasmine, which is hardy in zones 5 to 10 and blooms in January. • Jelena witch hazel: These curly, odd-shaped blooms have a rich, copper color and can bloom as early as January. This plant also is an orange-red color in autumn. • Kaffir lily: Also known as the “Red River lily,” these perennials appear in the fall but can still bloom on mild days in the winter. These plants prefer wet conditions. • Winter vegetables: Planting cabbage, spinach or swiss chard can give you something fresh to eat through late autumn and even into winter if you have a greenhouse or cold frame in the yard. Winter may be characterized by dreary landscapes, but plenty of plant life thrives in spite of the chill.
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November, Month Long The Drowsy Chaperone College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Building, Theater (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) – 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, 8 p.m. Nov. 14-15 Following the lives of two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theater producer and a slew of other characters, this musical parody plays tribute to the Jazz Age. $15 adults, $12 military/seniors/youth. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www. csmd.edu/Arts. Art in Music North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick St., Leonardtown) – Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Art and music often go hand in hand and the artists of the North End Gallery have endeavored to show that unique combination in their November Show. Titled “Art in Music,” they will create works that have been inspired by a special piece of music. The show will run through Nov. 23. For more information, call 301-475-3130 or visit www.northendgallery. com. Transient Epiphanies College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Building, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Gallery Talk noon Nov. 18 Painter Kathryn Myers focuses on the art, culture and religious traditions of India in her work. She has recently integrated video in her work to explore and convey audio and visual responses to India, particularly the architecture and activities found in sacred spaces. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Myers will discuss her work at a Gallery Talk at noon on Nov. 18. Free. bxoffc@csmd. edu, 301-934-7828. www.csmd.edu/Arts/ HungerfordGallery.html.
Thursday, Nov. 13 Medically Oriented Gym Open House The Medically Oriented Gym (23123 Camden Way, California) – 4 to 7 p.m. The Medically Oriented Gym is having their third annual Open House to celebrate three years of business. Come by and see the difference we can make in your life. Call Keri at 301-866-5444 for more information. Screening of Short Documentary “Riding My Way Back” CSM La Plata Campus, BI Building (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) – 10:30 a.m. The new award-winning, short documentary about the powerful healing of therapeutic riding for a veteran with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury will be screened at the CSM La Plata campus. All screenings are free to the public. NAVAIR Industry Day Chesapeake and Potomac Ballrooms of the Holiday Inn Select Solomons (155 Holiday Dr., Solomons) – Check in starts 6:30 a.m., event starts at 7:45 a.m. and runs until 5 p.m. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) will conduct an informational Industry Day. The objective of this event is to enhance Government-industry
communication, conduct market research, and increase competition in support of Naval Aviation by presenting the Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF) and providing the opportunity for meetings between industry and NAVAIR/NAWCAD technical personnel. Mt. Zion United Methodist Men Annual Winter Dinner Reservations Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd. Mechanicsville) – 6 p.m. Reservations can be made starting today for the Annual Winter Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 6. Catering by Patrick of Sunshine Catering with Chef Carved Top Round with horseradish sauce and dijon mustard, marinated chicken breast in a blend of olive oil and garlic, baked potato with butter and sour crème, seasoned vegetable medley, tossed garden salad, rolls and butter, dessert. $25 per person. Entertainment provided by Jay Armsworthy and Eastern Tradition and there will be special presentations. By reservation only by November 28 by contacting Frank Hill at 301-884-3811 or 301-481-5536. “Fracking” Gallery Talk St. Mary’s College (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary’s City) – 6 p.m. A “Gallery Talk” with photographers Crystal Vander Weit and Bill Crandall, and poet Craig Czury, on the topic of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” will be held at the Boyden Gallery of St. Mary’s College of Maryland. This talk is free and open to the public. It is co-sponsored by the St. Mary’s College Lecture and Fine Arts Committee and the Environmental Studies Department. For more information, contact Cristin Cash at clcash@smcm.edu.
Friday, Nov. 14 Toys for Tots Fundraiser Lenny’s Restaurant (23418 Three Notch Rd., California) – 7 to 10 p.m. Toys for Tots Fundraiser at Lenny’s Restaurant Featuring Country Memories Band. www.Lennys.net Used Clothing Drive Upper Level of Parking Lot at Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department (24801 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood) – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The GFWC Woman’s Club of St. Mary’s County will be having a Used Clothing Drive. This will be held on the upper level of the parking lot at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department. If you have any questions please contact Betty Currie at 301-373-4816 or Noreen Neel at 301-994-1038. Brown Bag Auction American Legion Auxiliary Ridge Unit 255 (13390 Point Lookout Rd., Ridge) – 6 p.m. Brown Bag Auction will be held at American Legion Auxiliary Ridge Unit 255 on Friday evening Nov. 14. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and drawings start at 7 p.m. Remember to bring your address labels. An inexpensive, fun filled evening for the whole family. Refreshments available.
Saturday, Nov. 15 Southern Maryland Math Circle Lexington Park Library (21677 F.D.R. Blvd., Lexington Park) – 10 a.m. to noon St Mary’s College Faculty presents: Fun, fascinating math activities for middle
and high school students and their families. Drop in. Free. Snacks provided. Meets monthly.
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Annual Fall Craft & Vendor Show St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown) – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary’s annual fall craft and vendor show will be held on Saturday, November 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown, Maryland. Amazing crafts and numerous vendors will be displaying their goods. The show will be inside fairground buildings. Free admission and parking with an on-site ATM. The auxiliary will provide rides to and from the parking lot for people with walking limitations. Food and refreshments will be available. Check out our website at: www.hvrs. org
Meet & Greet Lexington Park Library (21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park) – 3 to 5 p.m. There will be an opportunity to “Eat and Chat” with President of St. Mary’s College of Maryland Dr. Jordan. She will share her views on education, diversity in staffing, vision for St. Mary’s College and its connection to our community and more. Time will also be provided for community introductions as well as questions and answers. If you plan to attend and/or need more information, please contact Janice Walthour at 301-862-2296 or email her at lwalthour@ md.metrocast.net on or before Nov. 12.
Holiday Bazaar St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (37707 New Market Turner Rd., New Market) – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is hosting a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be Vendors, Silent Auction, Crafts, Food and a Children’s Craft Room, something for everyone! Fall Concert Chopticon High School (25390 Colton Point Rd., Morganza) – 6 p.m. The Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra is pleased to announce its fall concert. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 5-12; children under 5 are free. Tickets will be available at the door. Dinner/Dance and Silent Auction Fundraiser The Holiday Inn Solomons (155 Holiday Dr., Solomons) – 6 p.m. Pathways is holding its third annual dinner/dance and silent auction fundraiser. Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 at the door, and $40 for groups of ten or more. This year includes an online auction lasting from Sept. 22 to Nov. 12. Bid on great travel packages, sports memorabilia and one-of-a-kind experiences! For details visit www.pathwaysinc. org/fundraiser/htm. Coach Purse Bingo Mechanicsville VFD Social Hall (28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanicsville) – doors open at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m. The Ladies Auxiliary members to the Hughesville and Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Departments are sponsoring a purse bingo featuring authentic Coach Purses. Admission at door: $30. This includes a book of 20 regular games and five special games. All children must be accompanied by an adult and must purchase an admission ticket; no children under 10 years old. All sales final; 200 tickets available. Kidz Hour Leonardtown Library (23250 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown) – 3 to 4 p.m. “Amazing God!,” an illustrated Christian book will be read by the award-winning author, Rick Tancreto, at the Leonardtown Library. A free autographed copy of his book, “We’re Going to Heaven!” will be presented to each child (ages 6-12) in attendance. Seating is limited. To reserve a space,
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Field Trip Meet up at Burger King (3165 Marshall Hall Rd., Bryans Road) – 7:30 a.m. The Southern Maryland Audubon society and the Audubon Naturalist Society invite you to join them for a trip along the Mattawoman Creek to explore and identify waterfowl as well as songbirds, woodpeckers and raptors. Dr. Gwen Brewer is a top waterfowl identifier with an eagle eye. Dress for wind and wet grounds and an approximately 3 mile round trip hike. Reserve with Carol Ghebelian at 301-753-6754 or ghebelian@ comcast.net Lost & Found Bluegrass Band Jameson-Harrison American Legion Post 238 (6265 Brandywine Rd., Hughesville) – doors open at noon The sons of the American Legion and Jay Armsworthy present the Lost & Found Bluegrass Band. For more information, tickets, and directions, go to www.americanlegionbluegrass.com or call 301-737-3004. All paid tickets will be held at the door for pick up on the day of the show. You can purchase them in advance by sending a check or money order to: “Jay Armsworthy”, PO Box 741, California, Md. Also non-perishable food donations will be accepted for the Helping Hands Food Bank in Southern Maryland.
Monday, Nov. 17 Decoding Dsylexia Patuxent Presbyterian Church (2341 Kingston Creek Rd., California) – 7 to 8 p.m. The next meeting of the Decoding Dyslexia Southern Maryland Parent Support will be followed by a DD-MD business meeting. For more information, contact Laura Schultz at DecodingdyslexiaMD@gmail.com or visit dyslexiasomd.weebly.com/meetings.html CSM Theatre Auditions for Winter Productions College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Building, Theater (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) – 6 p.m. CSM Theatre Auditions for Winter Productions for upcoming productions of “Treasure Island,” “Adult American Males,” “For Colored Girls” and “The Emperor¹s New Clothes.” Performances will take place between Jan. 29 and March 7. Those auditioning should prepare a one-minute monologue and 16 bars of a song with music for the accompanist. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/Arts.
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2014 Mrs. World Pageant Preliminaries Patuxent Auditorium (12485 Southern Connector Blvd., Lusby) – 7 p.m. Do not miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to attend a prestigious international beauty pageant. 41 countries from around the world are confirmed to be sending their representative with more entries pending. Preliminaries will be at the Patuxent auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. on Nov. 17; tickets are $30. Finals will be at the Patuxent auditorium beginning at 8 p.m. on Nov. 19; tickets $40 for finals. A ticket package for both evenings can be purchased for $50. Proceeds will benefit the United Way of Calvert County and Patuxent High. Tickets can be purchased at the front desk of the Holiday Inn Solomons, the Prince Frederick office for United Way of Calvert County and through 2014mrsworld@gmail.com.
301-884-2211 or 301-863-8188 http:// www.stmalib.org MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary $6 Sale MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Lobby (25500 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown) – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MedStar St Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a $6 sale. Come browse jewelry, scarves, small leather goods, children’s, etc. all priced at $6. Get your Christmas shopping done early and support the hospital!
Wednesday, Nov. 19 2014 Mrs. World Pageant Finals Patuxent Auditorium (12485 Southern Connector Blvd., Lusby) – 8 p.m. The 2014 Mrs. World pageant is being hosted by Solomons Maryland! Do not miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to attend a prestigious international beauty pageant. 41 countries from around the world are confirmed to be sending their representative with more entries pending. Preliminaries will be at the Patuxent auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. on Nov. 17; tickets are $30. Finals will be at the Patuxent auditorium beginning at 8 p.m. on Nov. 19; tickets $40 for finals. A ticket package for both evenings can be purchased for $50. Proceeds will benefit the United Way of Calvert County and Patuxent High. Tickets can be purchased at the front desk of the Holiday Inn Solomons, the Prince Frederick office for United Way of Calvert County and
Tuesday, Nov. 18 Storytime Lexington Park Library (21677 F.D.R. Blvd., Lexington Park) and Charlotte Hall Library (37600 New Market Rd., Charlotte Hall) – 10 a.m. Charlotte Hall: 10 a.m. for babies 2-12 months 10:30 a.m. for toddlers 1-1 1/2 years 11 a.m. for preschoolers 3-5 years Lexington Park: 10 am for babies 2-12 months 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers 3-5 years 11 a.m. for listeners with extra energy
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Thursday, Nov. 20 Grocery Auction Mother Catherine Spalding School (38833 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville) – 5:30 p.m. Grocery Auction to benefit Mother Catherine Spalding School. A large variety of items will be available. We never know ahead of time what items we will get for
the auction. However, expect anything found in a grocery store such as candies, snacks, sodas, frozen meats, frozen vegetables, frozen pizza, canned goods, dry goods, dairy products, cleaning supplies and just about anything else in between. There will be some great deals so don’t miss out. We suggest you bring your cooler for any frozen items purchased. Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card. To help support the school and to offset cost of conducting this auction, ten percent buyer’s premium will apply. School cafeteria will be serving food. For more information contact: Mother Catherine Spalding School – 301884-3165 or Ronnie Farrell (Auctioneer) – 301-904-3402. VOICES Reading Series Daugherty-Palmer Commons, St. Mary’s College of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher Rd., St. Mary’s City) – 8:15 p.m. For the third installment of the 201415 VOICES Reading Series at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, poet and YA novelist April Linder will read from her works. After the reading, Linder will talk with the audience during a brief question and answer period, followed by a reception and book signing. The VOICES Reading Series, presented in part by the English Department, is free and open to the public. For more information about the event, contact Jennifer Cognard-Black at 240895-4233 or jcognard@smcm.edu.
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Entertainment Calendar Thursday, Nov. 13 Piranhas Acoustic Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 14 Tracy Allen DB McMillan’s Irish Pub and Grill (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 8 p.m. Million Proof Band Anthony’s Bar & Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m. Karaoke Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
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Ghost Soldiers in Leonardtown! By Haley Wood Contributing Writer “This isn’t something I imagine up,” said Patrick Burke when asked about his novel, “Ghost Soldiers of Gettysburg: Searching for Spirits on America's Most Famous Battlefield.” Published this October, Burke has been working on his novel since 2002, when he first visited Gettysburg for paranormal research. It was co-authored with Jack Roth. Sunday, Nov. 9, Patrick Burke was at Fenwick’s Used Book Store in Leonardtown to sign and promote his new book. Burke has been interested in history since a young age, but did not become completely indulged in it until his family friend, Colonel Bayer, asked him to help clean his basement. “I think he had alternate intentions,” Burke reasoned. Burke explained that when the two were together, they were constantly talking about history, and one day while in the basement he discovered something worthy of his time. “It was the official reports of the battle of Gettysburg… that got me hooked on military history,” Burke recalled. What got him interested in the paranormal? “One night my bed was lifted up and slammed downthat started my journey in the paranormal.” Burke answered. Since then, he has acquainted himself with the paranormal, and has spent enough time with them that they have begun to recognize him, Burke said.
The first four chapters delve into the scientific background of the ghosts and how the occurrences are captured, Burke said. Using infrared video and other technologies, Burke and Roth’s team is able to capture apparitions, vortexes, and more of the soldiers roaming the fields- which are all explained in detail in the book. Burke also made a point to mention Chapter 11, which he claims to be “a history changing chapter.” The title of this chapter is “A Study of Paranormal Archaeology,” which he explains to be digging up history without digging up the ground. Burke, an Air Force veteran, has lived in Southern Maryland since 1985, and has immersed himself in the paranormal military history of our area. “It started out as a desire… some people say it was a hobby, for me it was a passion,” Burke said. “This was always designed as a series,” he said. The next book will focus on the soldiers of the battle of Antietam, Burke said. Barnes and Noble and Goodreads both rated this paranormal nonfiction novel 4/5, and the book is projected towards all lovers of science, history and the paranormal. “Ghost Soldiers of Gettysburg: Searching for Spirits on America's Most Famous Battlefield” can be purchased at Fenwick’s Used Books in Leonardtown or online at Amazon for print or Kindle edition. For more information, contact Burke at patrickthmg@yahoo.com. contributing@countytimes.net
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Tracy Allen Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m. Jim Ritter and the Creole Gumbo Jazz Band The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30
Sunday, Nov. 16 Joe Martone Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) – 11 a.m. Spoon Creek Hills Store (29933 Point Lookout Rd, Helen) – 2 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 17 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m. Karaoke Contest Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 18 Open Mic Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m. Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 7 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 20 Damion Wolf Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) – 7 p.m. Coastline Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
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AARP Safe Driving Course By taking a driver safety course you’ll learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. You’ll also learn how you can manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. AARP is offering just such a class at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The cost is $20 for non-AARP members and $15 for AARP members payable to the instructor on the day of class. There will be an hour break for lunch. If you wish to order a lunch from the center the cost is $6 if you are under 60 and by donation for those 60+ years of age. Call 301-7375670, ext. 1658 to register in advance. Men’s Strength Training A certified personal trainer will lead you through a serious of strengthening exercises in a group environment at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. During the one hour class, participants will engage in exercises designed to promote strength building for the chest, arms, back, shoulders, core, and legs. Try your first class for free and then purchase a fitness card, $30 for 10 sessions. To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. Art Classes at Loffler Jamie Naluai will offer a four-session art class featuring watercolor scenery at the Loffler Senior Activity starting Tuesdays Nov. 18 through Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jamie will introduce different brush and blocking techniques, including texturing with salt. This series will yield 2 types of projects: a sailboat painting and holiday greeting cards. Cost is $75 (introductory price) plus a $5 supply fee for all the cards you can make. Payment may be made to Jamie on the first day of class. Pre-registration is required, by Friday, Nov. 14. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 to register for this class. Holiday Decorating: We Need Your Help When it comes to decorating, the more the merrier! We are asking for your help decorating the Garvey Senior Activity Center for the holidays on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Sign up by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1062. Holiday ‘Show Troupe’ Dancers On Monday, Dec. 1, at 10 a.m., back by popular demand, the Show Troupe
Dancers will return to entertain by performing a series of holiday themed dances. What better way to get in the Christmas mood than by watching the Charles County Show Troupe. Come early and enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and get a good seat. Call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 by noon on Wednesday, Nov. 26 to reserve a seat for this performance and lunch if you would like to stay afterwards. The cost for lunch is by donation for seniors 60 and older; $6 for others. Introductory Pickleball Lessons Pickleball is a game played with a perforated plastic ball and wood or composite paddles on a court similar to badminton. This clinic, offered at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center on Wednesdays, December 3 & 10 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. will be facilitated by two experienced Pickleball players who will teach the rules of the game as well as offer additional pointers. Paddles and balls will be provided. This class is designed for those new to Pickleball. Registration will be open for new players through November 26. Cost: $8. To learn more or to register, call 301475-4200, ext. 1050. Secret Santa’s Stockings Sign up by Friday, Nov. 21 at the Northern Senior Activity Center to be included in a ‘Secret Santa’ gift giving exchange, with names drawn on Monday, Nov. 24. During the month of December, stockings are strung across the social room fireplace mantel for Secret Santa visits. Treats are placed within stockings at least weekly or more often. Seniors can come during the week and check on their stocking to retrieve what has been delivered in secret. Suggested investment is $10 for purchasing small gifts, candies and tokens for others. All those participating, gather in the social room on Monday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. to get any last treats, find out who their secret Santa was and most importantly, get their matching stocking! Volunteer Opportunities at Loffler If you love to sew and love to teach others, we could use your talents at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. We would like to offer classes in simple projects like aprons, scarves, handbags, etc. We have several sewing machines We also have plenty of fabric supplies on hand. If this is something that calls out to you please contact Shellie at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655 or email Sheila.graziano@stmarysmd.com
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
Ambrose Tarlton, Former Slave By Linda Reno Contributing Writer A few weeks ago, I was asked to respond to a query from a lady in Coatesville, PA who said she was the great-great granddaughter of Ambrose Tarleton, a slave who had belonged to Benjamin and Evalina Pembroke. I would compare genealogy to trying to put together a 10,000 piece jigsaw puzzle with lots of missing pieces. Slave genealogy? Make that 20,000 pieces-at least half of the pieces are missing and there’s no picture. In this case, I had a couple of things working in my favor. First, Ambrose was an unusual slave name and secondly, the names of the owners were given by the correspondent. I began with the 1870 census when slaves, now freed, were listed. Ambrose and his family were then living at St. Inigoes as follows (race for each given as Black): Ambros Tarlton, 60, farm laborer; Harriet Tarlton, 58, keeping house; Zoah Tarlton, 15, farm laborer; Danl Tarlton, 28, farm laborer; Henry Tarlton, 29, farm
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laborer; Catherine Tarlton 10; Geo Tarlton, 17, farm laborer; Mary Tarlton, 4; Henry Tarlton, 6; and Ellen Tarlton, 2. Of the many slaves owned by Benjamin Pembroke, the following were shown as being emancipated by the State of Maryland on November 1, 1864: Harriet Tarleton, 40; Daniel Tarleton 45; Henny Tarlton, 23; George Tarleton, 8; Zora Tarleton, 7; Catherine Tarleton, 6; Henry Tarleton, 5; Lewis Tarleton, 3; Winnie Tarleton, 23; Vincent Tarleton, 8; Elizabeth Tarleton, 5. Also listed was Laura Tarleton, 3, liberated by the military on March 2, 1863. Ambrose Tarlton is not listed here, however, I think I found him. He was listed as Ambrose Jones, age 54, freed November 1, 1864 and was owned by Benjamin McKay. Why do I think he was the same person? The age is right, the location is right, there’s no information for an Ambrose Jones in later court or census records, and because his master was Benjamin McKay, the former brother-in-law of Benjamin Pembroke (whose first wife was Charlotte McKay). It would appear, at least to me, that Harriett and the
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children were owned by Benjamin Pembroke, but Ambrose was owned by Benjamin McKay and assumed the surname Tarlton, used by his wife and children, when he was freed. John McKay died intestate prior to November 10, 1829 survived by his wife Susanna and their nine children. On April 27, 1831 Susanna McKay was shown on the St. Mary’s County tax records as owning slaves named Viletty, age 1; Elizabeth, age 1; Ambrose, age 21; and Winny, age 38. Susanna (Lowe) McKay made her will on February 2, 1835. Among her bequests was a Negro woman named Winny and her youngest child, Ann Maria whom she devised to her daughter, Sarah Henrietta McKay... To four of her children-- Thomas McKay, Benjamin McKay, Anna Wooten, and Elizabeth Hardy, she left a Negro man named Ambrose with the stipulation that “whoever of them takes him is to pay to the other three their part of his fair valuation.” To be continued.
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By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer Quar terbacks Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger might be fans of vinyl records, or at least sworn adversaries of the compact disc (CD). With that introduction… The CD dealt a serious blow to human civilization. An overstatement? Probably. Completely false? Absolutely not. Its sin? The CD, that sleek invention from the depths of the place where dark souls are said to reside, made real-time music surfing possible and, in the process, forever disfigured how we listen to music. Prior to the disc, music resided on cassettes, 8-tracks and vinyl records, formats that forced more a deliberate, patient listen. If you wanted to jump around to hit songs, you could, but it involved toggling between four often disjointed programs (8-tracks), an inexact fast-forward or rewind (cassettes) or getting up off the couch and manipulating the needle (records). The “consequence”, as I’ll sarcastically call it, was that the listener tended to experience the entire album. What a concept! Recognizing the inconvenience of pre-CD media, hit songs were often placed at the beginning of a side, prime territory for a quick find or replay; I appreciated artists that didn’t follow the marketer’s script, the ones that slotted their singles in awkward places, thereby ensuring total album consumption and creating an opportunity to discover hidden gems. I’m tipping my cap to Kix, the Maryland-based band, who placed the song The Itch at the end of side one of their debut album and the Rolling Stones for tucking Tumbling Dice at the end of the first Exile on Main Street record. And then there were the artists who buried great songs in inauspicious places, little rewards of sorts for dedicated listeners. “Rocket Queen”, the last song on Appetite for Destruction by Guns N’ Roses is incredible. Prince put the fabulously raunchy “Darling Nikki” last on side one of Purple Rain. Bob Dylan’s ended his iconic Highway 61 Revisited album with the absolutely amazing “Desolation Row”. If the CD didn’t completely kill such album experiences, the MP3 and digital media seem certain to choke out its last breaths of life.
The single rules now: three minutes of overproduced, hyper-marketed sound from computers and bedazzled pop stars that can be downloaded for instant satisfaction and played until it promotes nausea. Who has the patience to spin a record? The aforementioned Rodgers, age 30, isn’t old enough to remember cassettes, but he has cracked back on society’s impatience. In response to early-season criticism, Rodgers, one of the coolest and best quarterbacks in the NFL, spelled out a five-letter retort to irritated Packers fans: R-E-L-A-X. The Packers have done just fine since. The agitation isn’t confined to the land of cheese. A few weeks ago, New England and Pittsburgh were struggling. Brady and Roethlisberger, despite their five Super Bowl titles, allegedly couldn’t play anymore. Patriots coach Bill Belichick had lost his hoodie-fueled brilliance; Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was on the hot seat. Well, since the gripes reached a crescendo, no team has been hotter than the Patriots and Roethlisberger tossed six touchdown passes in consecutive games. Premature panic? You think? The death of the album and quick criticism of the NFL’s best quarterbacks is bothersome, but its root cause – pervasive impatience and an intolerance of any frustration or discomfort – has significant reach. We have to have it all – hit songs or wins on Sunday – right now. The grass elsewhere is assumed to be greener the minute the blades under our feet discolor. The bird in the hand, despite its accomplishments, is obsessively critiqued while the unknown two in the bush are romanticized. Shortcomings and bad moments create labels that cannot be removed. No one – not even Super Bowl winning quarterbacks – are permitted the latitude to fail, to grow and to overcome. To heck with the process, the journey, evolution or the opportunity to reveal something – a character trait, a team quality or a great song – that’s not immediately apparent. Consider that in the context of a marriage, a job, friendships, parenthood, personal finance…anything. Warning: it may take awhile to digest completely. My suggestion: dust off the turntable and set the mood with a spinning record. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com
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“The Sharp Turn Not Taken” By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer
Everyone takes their own path in life; makes their own choices. You’ve heard these sayings before, of course. These sayings always come to my mind around the time of Veteran’s Day, or any of the holidays associated with military service. I often wonder where my life would have taken me if I had made that sharp turn and entered the Air Force like my oldest brother who made a career out of it. He was a Test Pilot, flew C130’s as well – including to Vietnam, retiring as a Lt. Col then starting a whole new career at Alaska Airlines until his forced retirement at age 60. A time when my brother says that pilots really have built up good reactions and experience. When I made a huge turn around in 11th grade from being a non-interested student from 8th through 10th grade is when I began to wonder what path my life should take. My ASVAB test taken in 11th grade pointed to Air Force Test Pilot first, then writer, and artist. How funny when I look back now. My parents however were not as thrilled about a military career for me, and college was my direction with no other choice. In fact, my parents brought me up to believe that there truly was no other choice than college. I thought everyone went to college – that it was a mandatory part of life. Boy was I surprised when many of my friends didn’t even give it a thought. And not that college makes everyone smarter in any way, but you do get to learn about one chosen subject in depth. There is still a part of me that wishes I had taken the military path. I don’t know what area I would have ended up with, but I am pretty sure it would have been exciting. When I look at family members and friends, in the past or present, my admiration knows no bounds. Especially now that I am older. Where do they reach inside to be so brave? How do they go into combat knowing they might not come back out? How are they, this very second while I am writing in my cozy office, out there peering around a corner at a sniper in a dusty, hot, sometimes uncaring country? How do they even get up the nerve to travel in Humvee on a long road? Maybe when I was 18 to 21 I would have had the same gun-ho attitude, now I can’t even imagine controlling my fear. What a special breed of person this takes to risk their life when the world is “seemingly” going on as normal at home without constant thought of people in combat facing danger at any moment. Yes, those in the military are heroes and mentors. I have just started to really get bothered when sports figures are referred to as heroes. I mentioned that to my husband a few times lately, or rather he has heard me yell back at the TV, “Sports figures are not heroes! They have not put themselves in harm’s way or given their life – unless they themselves have served or saved a life or made someone else’s better.” My husband said, “ I agree. Write to the sportscasters and the media. Get a grassroots campaign going.” I don’t know if I ever will, but it does bother me. This Veteran’s Day we made our trip up to Cheltenham and to Resurrection Cemetery in PG County to visit our parents’ graves and honor our Fathers’ military service. We bought little miniatures of Crown Royal (my Dad preferred Old Granddad but it was not available) and poured one on each of our Dad’s graves as our own tradition. We buried Robert’s Dad 13 years ago yesterday in Cheltenham. His Dad had told the doctors he wanted to make it to our wedding on November 17th, but passed away on the 7th. Ours was quite the emotional wedding for my husband and his family, but we honored his Father at every opportunity. I see this more and more in the last few years: Honoring our veterans. I am so glad to see the emphasis on Wounded Warrior programs, businesses offering free products, and especially those businesses that are offering thousands of jobs to our soldiers who come home. I’m sorry, I meant to our heroes who serve and those who come home. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann
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