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News St. Mary’s County Government Office Closures for Thanksgiving Holiday All St. Mary’s County Government Administrative Offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. County offices will re-open Monday, Dec. 1. The St. Andrews Landfill, six Convenience Centers and St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) will not operate Thursday, Nov. 27 but will be open for normal business hours on Wednesday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 28. All three St. Mary’s County Public Library branches will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, and remain closed on Thursday, Nov. 27. The libraries will re-open Friday, Nov. 28 for regular business hours. All Senior Activity Centers will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28 with no Meals on Wheels Delivery. They will resume their normal schedule Monday, Dec. 1.

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Exit Poll Reveals Voters Top Concerns By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Students attending St. Mary’s College of Maryland asked 955 voters what their thoughts were after they cast their ballots Nov. 4 on topics ranging from the economy to teachers pay and the results in some cases were surprising. While many voters claimed they were satisfied with the performance of the current Board of County Commissioners and generally happy with the state of the county, the report stated, many long serving incumbents were swept from office. The overwhelming majority of voters surveyed, 71 percent of them, said property tax rates were either very high or high, while 61 percent of them believe it could be three to six years before property values improve. About 14 percent were more pessimistic, believing it would take more than 10 years for the values to recover. Also, when it comes to the county’s economy, less than a third said that St. Mary’s has become too dependent on its largest employer, Patuxent River Naval Air Station, while about 28 percent said the county and base work together to provide for national security. Large majorities of Democrats, Republicans and independent voters all agreed that teachers in the county’s school system were underpaid. Surprisingly, despite its being a sensitive issue among property owners, there was a majority of voters who supported the idea of the expansion of public water and sewer by having housing developments of five or more units being made to hook up. The margin of support was 41 percent in favor, with another 15 percent saying the requirement was “OK,” according to results of the survey.

Susan Grogan, St. Mary’s College political science professor who supervised the survey, said support for the measure was strong, but not overwhelming and observers should be cautious in deriving too firm a conclusion from the numbers. “I was surprised to see the response on the sewer law,” Grogan said. “On the other hand it’s only 41 percent who support it.” Grogan said the impetus behind the poll was simply the fact that national polling groups had little interest in taking the measure of the issues in Maryland; she said she believed this was because pollsters did not expect much political upheaval in the state. “Boy, were they wrong,” she said, referencing Republican Larry Hogan’s win in the governor’s race. Todd Eberly, a colleague of Grogan’s, said the results of the survey captured a good representative sample of the local electorate. “I thought it was a pretty impressively done exit poll,” Eberly said, adding that the overall results of the actual election showed that leanings towards the GOP ideology far outweighed that of the Democrat camp despite the fact that the Republican majority was not yet an overwhelming one. “It goes to show there are folks who are registered as Democrats but really aren’t Democrats,” Eberly said. Also voters made up their minds on who they would vote for well before election day, Grogan said, with 48 percent reporting they had made their decisions weeks in advance. Usually voters report making their decisions very close to election day, she said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Two reports, one sponsored by the state and other public agencies and another by a think tank, agree that the Conowingo Dam, which sits atop the Chesapeake Bay, is holding back massive amounts of sediment and has lost nearly all its capacity to trap it. What they disagree on is the impact that sediment actually has on the water quality of the bay and its watershed. The question at stake is an important one since the state’s study released last week, which took place over a three year period, contends that the sediment contributes relatively little to pollution and jurisdictions must continue moving ahead with costly watershed implementation plans (WIPs) to stop the real offenders, phosphorus and nitrogen. The other study, commissioned by the Maryland Public Policy Institute (MPPI), in October, claims the state must combat the sediment and nutrient loads flowing over the dam, especially during major storm events. They claim that the sediment trapped by the dam’s reservoir is heavily laced with nitrogen and phosphorus. The studies come out amid the backdrop of the statewide WIP plan that over the past two years has been estimated to cost $14.5 billion and pushes heavy mandates down on counties to curb their contributions of nutrients and sediment into the watershed. The cost for St. Mary’s County to reach its total maximum daily load (TMDL) reductions over a 10 year period for all pollutants has been tallied at about $200 million or nearly the entire county operating budget. The entire WIP mandate stemmed from an executive order from the Obama Administration to clean up the bay and its watershed.

The MPPI study claims the WIP strategy “ignores” a significant pollution problem. “The state of Maryland has pointedly ignored a single, enormous source of pollutants that it is targeting in its WIP,” the study states. “The magnitude of this source was shown in stark relief in September 2011 when Tropical Storm Lee swept through the Mid-Atlantic…” The report goes on to say the storm pushed 19 million tons of sediment through the dam in five days. Conversely, the report sponsored by the state’s natural resources department and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers posits that the vast majority of sediment that plagues the watershed comes from the watershed itself. “It was estimated that during a major storm event… approximately 20 to 30 percent of the sediment that flows into the Chesapeake Bay from the Susquehanna River is from scour of bed material stored behind Conowingo Reservoir,” the report stated. Billions of tax dollars hang in the balance between either enacting WIPs or dredging behind the dam, located near Rising Sun but Gov. Elect Larry Hogan’s administraiton has declined so far to comment on the matter. A potential $900 million deficit for fiscal 2016 now has the attention of his transition team. But the Clean Chesapeake Coalition, a gathering of mainly elected officials from rural counties who oppose the WIP, slammed the report discounting the seriousness of the scour from behind the dam. “There should be no surprise that the finally released draft report echose the ‘just do your WIPs’ narrative we have been hearing for the past two years from the various state agencies and private organizations deeply vested in the current bay cleanup agenda,” said Kent County Commissioner Ron Fithian, who is the coalition’s chair. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Newly Elected Officials to be Sworn In at Oath of Office Ceremony St. Mary’s County citizens are invited to attend the quadrennial Oath of Office Ceremony for St. Mary’s County elected officials on Monday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. This year’s event will be held inside the Chopticon High School auditorium, 25390 Colton Point Road, Morganza, Md. The following elected officials will be sworn at the ceremony: Joanie W. Williams, Clerk of the Circuit Court; Albert R. Babcock, Judge of the Orphans’ Court; Michael R. White, Judge of the Orphans’ Court; Dalton Wood, Jr., Judge of the Orphans’ Court; Lois A. Duke, Register of Wills; Karin Bailey, Board of Education; Rita Weaver, Board of Education; Timothy K. Cameron, Sheriff; James Randy Guy, President, Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, Michael L. Hewitt, County Commissioner; Tom Jarboe, County Commissioner, Todd B. Morgan, County Commissioner and John E. O’Connor, County Commissioner. Christine L. Kelly, Treasurer, and Richard D. Fritz, State’s Attorney, will be recognized during the ceremony and will take their Oaths of Office in January 2015. Musicians from Chopticon High School will perform at this year’s ceremony and the Chopticon High School Air Force Jr. R.O.T.C. will present the Colors. Leonardtown Commissioner Hayden Hammett will perform the National Anthem and NAS Patuxent River Commanding Officer CAPT Heidi Fleming will lead the audience in a rendition of the Pledge of Allegiance. The Oath of Office Ceremony will air live on St. Mary’s County Government TV 95 and be taped for rebroadcast. Check the SMCG TV 95 webpage at http://www.co.saint-marys. md.us/95.asp for the exact date and time. Citizens wishing to RSVP for the ceremony can do so at 2014Oath@stmarysmd.com no later than Monday, Nov. 24. St. Mary’s County Government Press Release

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A top-rated Medicaid health plan for you and your family MedStar Family Choice is a Medicaid health plan for you and your family. It’s also one of the top-rated Medicaid managed care organization (MCO) in Maryland, based on a recent performance report from HealthChoice*. MedStar Family Choice is ranked #17 nationally among Medicaid Plan Providers by the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s Health Insurance Plan Rankings 2014 - 2015. With MedStar Family Choice, you can get access to the best care from some of the area’s top doctors. We have everything you need to keep your family healthy, close to home. Everything we do is focused on you. Find out if MedStar Family Choice is the right choice for your family. Go to MedStarFamilyChoice.com to learn more. If you are a Maryland resident and would like to enroll, call HealthChoice at 800-977-7388. For the TTY/TDD line, call 800-977-7389. *HealthChoice is a program of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. MedStar Family Choice earned three stars (the highest possible rating in four of the six performance areas in the 2014 Performance Report Card for Consumers: access to care, doctor communication and service, keeping kids healthy, and care for adults with chronic illness).

Approximately 28,000 homes in St. Mary’s County rely on septic systems. Residents living in these homes are responsible for maintaining these systems so that they function properly. Houses don’t come with septic operation manuals and often homeowners don’t know what they need to do. When problems arise and repairs or upgrades to systems are required, homeowners are concerned about cost and don’t know whether they can trust the professional giving them an estimate. On Saturday, Nov, 22, the University of Maryland Extension and School of Public Health will offer St. Mary’s County residents an opportunity to learn about their septic systems from a septic professional at a Septic Maintenance Clinic. This free 2-hour clinic is offered by the Chesapeake Water and Septic Homeowners Education project, an effort to educate homeowners on how to protect their private drinking water and maintain their well and septic systems. “We will teach homeowners what they need to do to keep their systems working, but also what they can expect when they call a professional,” explains Daphne Pee, Coordinator of the Chesapeake Water and Septic Homeowner Education project. “The overarching goal of this program is to increase the number of Maryland residents who are

taking an active approach to personal and family safety and health by following proper maintenance guidelines. While homeowners know that a sewage back-up means something is wrong, they may not realize that problems with their drainage field could lead to contamination of their well water and pollution of the Chesapeake Bay.” 40 openings are available for this program, and registration is required. The clinic takes place at the St. Mary’s Agricultural Service Center, 26737 Radio Station Way in Leonardtown, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. A member of the Maryland Onsite Wastewater Professionals Association will present information about how septic systems work, what steps to take to maintain the system and what to expect from typical professional services. Participants will receive information about cost-sharing programs that support the replacement of old systems with today’s most advanced technology. Participants can also ask questions about their own systems. Interested homeowners can register to attend by going to extension.umd.edu/watershed or by calling the St. Mary’s Extension office, 301-475-4482. For more information, contact Daphne Pee, Program Coordinator, at dpee@ umd.edu. St. Mary’s County Governemnt Press Release

Commissioners Honor First Citizens Academy Graduates

With an abundance of pride the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County presented certificates of completion to graduates of the county’s first St. Mary’s County Government Citizens Academy class. The free seven week Academy provided an overview of County programs and services offered. Classes were held Tuesday evenings and rotated among various county government sites. Participants gained a better understanding of County government operations while receiving first hand explanations from department directors and staff. 26 county citizens were enrolled in the Academy, which took place in September and October. “The Citizens Academy turned out to be popular beyond our initial expectations,” said Dr. Rebecca Bridgett, County Administrator. “We’ve received lots of positive feedback from both the participants and county staff. We’re looking forward to offering the Academy again in 2015.” The Citizens Academy is tailored on a program developed by the National Association of Counties (NACo) which encourages counties to provide citizens with a behind the scenes look at county government operations. St. Mary’s County Government Press Release

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By Emily Charles Contributing Writer Winter is here and the chill is finally settling in! What better way to warm up than with a nice hot beverage from Cool Beanz Coffee Shop, located in Charlotte Hall? Opened by best friends Betsy Leonhard and Lisa Park on Aug. 1, 2013, Cool Beanz serves not only your favorite coffees, but also breakfast, lunch and dessert. “We do a great job with our breakfast sandwiches, and on the lunch menu, our chicken salad is the most popular. For desserts, we make Oreo pops, people really like those,” Leonhard said. In addition to serving food and beverages, Cool Beanz serves the Southern Maryland community by hosting clubs, meetings and parties. “We do a couple of baby showers, we’ve done some meetings for people, Boy Scout meetings, a couple of businesses have come in after closing to have meetings,” Leonhard said, “We do Wine and Design. Of course we can’t serve wine, so it’s more like Coffee and Design, but we’re about to do our third event this Thursday [Nov. 20]. People come in and paint pictures, relax and have a good time.” Not only does Cool Beanz take interest in local human life, but in animal life, too, as it supports Southern Maryland’s animal shelters. “We’re huge dog people, we support the humane society. Last year we did a Santa Paws event, we had someone dress up as Santa to take pictures and people brought their dogs. It was a great success so we’ll be doing that again this year,” Leonhard said. Since it’s establishment in 2013, Cool Beanz has garnered much success, Leonhard says, and she credits it to a great friendship within a great community. “We [Leonhard and Park] both have

retail backgrounds, we both worked for JCPenney. I worked there for 25 years. Her [Lisa Park] dad was my boss in Fairfax. I’ve known Lisa since I was a kid, we lived in the same area. We grew up together, we’re like family. I have an HR background and so does she, and we both did retail and I think we bring that to the business and that has helped it be successful,” she said, “The best part of the job is working with one of my closest friends. We laugh a lot and we have a lot of fun with it. We’ve made so many good friends through our customers and even the people in our workforce. We’ve met wonderful people in the community through opening this business. It can be frustrating sometimes, but the community has been awesome. We have great customers and I really cannot stress that enough. Everyone has been so gracious and accepting and it’s been a lot of fun.” If you’re looking for quality coffee brewed from a quality friendship, stop by Cool Beanz Coffee Shop at 29948 Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall. For more information about Cool Beanz Coffee Shop, call 240-249-3431 or visit www.cool-beanzcoffee.com. news@countytimes.net

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A man charged nearly a year ago with committing the sexual abuse of a minor was sentenced to nine years in state prison late last month. William Clay Wilson, 47, of California, entered an Alford Plea to a third degree sex offense against a minor child, who according to State’s Attorney Richard Fritz’s office, was “mentally incapaci- Wilson tated” at the time. At the time of his arrest Wilson had been a housekeeper at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. According to charging documents filed against Wilson in District Court police first learned of the allegations Sept. 6 of last year after the Department of Social Services got a referral from the Maryland School for the Deaf regarding possible child abuse of the victim who resided in the same Pin Oak Court home as the defendant. On Sept. 13 detectives interviewed Wilson and the defendant admitted to them that sometime around Aug.

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Man Sentenced in Vehicular Manslaughter Case By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A man who pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter Monday has already served 18 months incarceration locally, according to prosecutors, and will not serve any more jail time for his crime. Jason Denton did not commit a crime of violence according to state law, prosecutors explained, even though his drunken driving claimed the life of his friend and co-worker Paul Burnett in a vehicle crash back on Feb. 5 of 2012 at the intersection of Route 235 and Route 6. Because of this, if he had received an actual sentence of 18 months at Monday’s Circuit Court hearing he would only have served one-quarter of his time in jail. The maximum term was 10 years in a state penitentiary but the family requested simply that Denton serve everyday of the 18-month sentence but be allowed work release to keep his job and support his family, according to public court documents. A statement of facts included in Denton’s 15 page guilty plea show he drove his 2004 GMC Sierra east on Route 6 towards Route 235 at about 97 miles per hour in a 50 mile per hour zone before applying his brakes, which eventually led to his vehicle spinning out of control. His vehicle collided on the passenger side door against a tree where it finally came to rest. Burnett was pronounced dead at the scene; Denton’s blood alcohol content was measured at .14 at the time of the crash, nearly twice the legal limit. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Forrest Center Hosting Annual Breakfast with Santa Join the students and staff of the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center for their annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 8 to 11 a.m., at the school site across from the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown. Santa will make his grand entrance at 8:30 a.m. Enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by the Forrest Center’s Culinary Arts students. Admission to this event, which includes breakfast, is $10 for adults, $5 for students and free for children 4 and younger. Escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday, enjoy some home cooking, and let the little ones check out the face painting room. Your children can even decorate their very own gingerbread man for $2. Remember to get a photo of your child letting Santa know their holiday wishes. If you forget your camera, students from the Forrest Center will photograph your child with Santa for $5. Families will have the option to get five poses on a CD or two prints of one pose. Proceeds will benefit the Forrest Center’s SkillsUSA chapter and student programs. The Forrest Center’s SkillsUSA chapter is among the most successful in the state and annually must fundraise over $25,000 to cover the cost of leadership train-

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bers. Representatives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Department of Emergency Services and Technology are scheduled to attend and participate in the training sessions. To further communicate the availability of the training events, SMCPS has developed a public service announcement (PSA) and school drills training video with additional information for parents and guardians. The PSA and drill training video are available for viewing via the SMCPS home page. It is through this high level of communication with our parents and guardians that we instill community confidence and improve our level of emergency preparedness. Through a greater understanding of school emergency plans and preparedness efforts, we will empower our parents, guardians, and community with the information they need to help mitigate any school emergency. St. Mary’s County Public Schools Press Release

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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 11/20/2014

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. 35501 Golf Course Drive 04-020146 Lot 4 Blk M Plat 8 Section 2 Plat 8/49 Wicomico Shores 2937/75 Swann, Euva Lorraine

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:

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When we moved here about 10 years ago, we found folks to be welcoming and friendly to one another and to us. After this last election which in my opinion was fueled by incredible hate and anger, I have changed my opinion. And today, reading two letters regarding Democrats (me) in the Nov. 13 edition, containing pure vitriol, one from my Drayden neighbor, may I say as a Democrat, a resident, and an American, I want MY county/country back. These sorts of mean spirited opinions are damaging to our neighborhoods, our children, our county AND my/your America. Shame on those two who penned what in my opinion are too nasty to be published letters. Barbara Hodges Drayden, Md.

Who are they kidding? In my opinion Raspa wants Marilyn Crosby off the Board of Education because she will not play his games and for no other reason. She puts the students first; always has as a teacher and always has as a Board of Education member. Therein lies the problem. When I first read in the newspaper about the "alleged situation" and the accusations against Marilyn Crosby I knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that she was being railroaded. Our husbands have worked together for many years and you get to know the caliber of a person and their family members. I know in my heart that she did not give any information that should not have been given to the media and I have a very strong suspicion on who did. She has never been reprimanded which was stated as a fact and obviously is an outright fabrication. In 1602 Shakespeare wrote in Hamlet, "methinks he doth protest too much"! The person yelling the loudest is the one to watch out for and in this case we know who that is, don't we? Now it is time to rescind the resolution to remove Marilyn Crosby from the Board of Education and to reinstate Marilyn Crosby to the Board of Education immediately; then start the investigation into who actually leaked the information. Shirley Vatter Hollywood, Md.

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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 11/20/2014

Let’s put children first. Let’s stop spending money trying defame a champion of children. Three members of the current board of education voted to remove Marilyn Crosby from her seat. This was due to a petty power struggle. Mrs. Crosby wanted to do what was best for our children, not herself, and has faced revenge ever since. In 2012 she got 64% of the vote and is known for her honesty and trustworthiness. Please write to the papers, speak at a board meeting or do whatever you can do to change this vote. A quick glance at the case tells you just how slanted the findings are! Cindy Wilson St. Mary's City Retired Teacher

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c.2014, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt $25.00 / $32.00 Canada • 336 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer Be careful what you wish for. No doubt, you’ve been told that before. What you want and what you need are often two different things, and desires can be dangerous. The wrong wish acquired could lead to disaster. Or, as in the new novel “Falling from Horses” by Molly Gloss, it could also be a means of escape. For Bud Frazer, Hollywood was almost a last-minute thought. Oh, the notion to go there had fleetingly occurred to him a time or two while watching westerns at the local theatre. After awhile, he reasoned that if movie cowboys could get paid for riding, then so could he; riding was something he knew well. Winning second-prize rodeo money only sealed the idea. It was 1938, and Bud’s parents worked on somebody else’s Oregon ranch, after having lost their own. Bud was eighteen, and Hollywood sounded good; he couldn’t bear to go with his folks, away from the land he considered home. There was just no point. After his sister died, there was nothing left to say. And as the bus crossed into California from Oregon, Bud met Lily Shaw. She wasn’t much to look at; she was older than Bud, but he decided he liked her anyhow. She was bold; said she was headed to Hollywood to be a screenwriter, and she seemed to know what she was talking about. Once they hit town, she even pointed him toward a place to stay. She couldn’t help with work, but Bud managed that. He spent a couple months wrangling on a ranch that provided horses for movie companies, then a ramrod gave him decent money for stunt riding. He worked a few movies, collected a few scars, and learned enough about the industry to sour him. Every now and then, he called his parents, and he thought about Lily Shaw. She was irritating, driven, and courageous, always acting like she was smarter. She liked to pretend that she had things to teach him. It took years for Bud to learn… I had a bit of a hard time with “Falling from Horses” at first. It’s slow, and moseys a little too much; in fact, I almost quit it twice. But then, after thirty pages or so, I gasped at one of author Molly Gloss’s small plotlines. My “awwww” response was on high, and I realized that I was completely wrapped up in what’s ultimately a quiet novel of friendship and haunting memories. The kicker is in the way that Gloss ekes out her backstory. Through that, we get to know characters that are integral to the tale but that barely make an appearance in it. Those glimpses were my favorite part here because they act to smooth out the edges of the rest of the novel. And no, I can’t tell you more. Again, this book starts slow but stick with it. It’s worth it in the end, especially if you like old movies, old cowboys, or gentle tales. For you, “Falling from Horses” could be all you wish for.

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By Emily Charles Contributing Writer A lot of planning goes into a wedding, and Dawn Tucker’s Wedding and Party Expo, held Sunday, Nov. 16. at the Calvert County Fairgrounds, was a wealth of information for couples looking to get married. Supported by the Calvert County Minority Business Alliance, 24 vendors were available for participants to engage with in between events including fashion and hair shows. Between the 24 vendors, every aspect of planning a wedding was covered. Catering? Cutty’s Rock ’N Ribs, LLC and JT’s kitchen were present to offer their services. According to Natalie Holland, co-owner of Cutty’s Rock’ N Ribs, the restaurant caters events like weddings, employee picnics and county fairs throughout Maryland and Virginia, providing quality food and specials including BBQ, ribs and pulled pork without a booking turn-around. Anytime is the right time. JT’s Kitchen caters weddings, birthdays and other parties, and will even allow you to enjoy your party in their restaurant if you so desire, according to employee Kyrstin Wainwright, who stated that all of the food at JT’s Kitchen is “delicious,” with “no particular specials, because it’s all fantastic.” The restaurant is family friendly and children are welcome. Not only would JT’s Kitchen like to support you, the restaurant and catering business enjoyed supporting the expo. “We were pleased to support the local Southern Maryland Wedding and Party Expo. We like networking within local groups and businesses, and we invite all local residents to come out and enjoy fresh, wholesome food,” said owner Frank Taylor. Looking for quality wines to drink or give as party favors? Independent wine consultant Terri Reaves of Wine Shop at Home was there to help, presenting a display of merlots and chardonnays wrapped in custom labels made specially for the bride and groom. Wine Shop at Home releases four new wines every month, so their supply is always rotating, Reaves said, so check them out as soon as you can! If you have wine, what are you going to put it in? How about hand painted wine glasses from Nikkicole’s Creations, painted by Nicole Rice for your special occasion? If you prefer mugs or shot glasses, she paints those too. Rice also creates specialty wedding signs, and even her own line of “all natural mineral makeup. You can mix and match it to create your own lipstick and foundation colors,” Rice said. If you’re looking for wine glasses, knife sets or other necessities for reasonable prices, take a gander at Big Day Essentials, who provides all of these things and more for prices you won’t be able to pass up, according to certified planner Carolin Goslin-McCoy. Also provided by Big Day Essentials

Wedding Planning Made Easy are custom stationary, to be used for engagement announcements, wedding invitations and the likes. And if you’re looking for more, a variety of new and used wedding gowns is also available. Crystal’s Bride and Tuxedo was also ready and willing to provide assistance, and is currently preparing for a couple of bridal shows, said owner and wedding specialist Crystal Williams. When looking for the perfect jewelry to match your perfect dress, consider consulting Traci Lynn Fashion Jewelry and Dickinson Jewelers. “We specialize in fine wedding jewelry,” jeweler Alison Setzer of Dickinson Jewelers said, “We carry jewelry from Gabriel, Pandora, Simon G. and Frederic Sage, to name a few.” Dickinson Jewelers is having a bridal event on Saturday, Nov. 22, so be sure to stop by! Setzer also mentioned that if a customer fills out a wish list at the jewelry store before Dec. 21, they have the opportunity to win a $1000 shopping spree toward that wish list. Don’t miss out! The wedding expo even included transportation businesses like Reid and Reid, Inc. and Smart Ride, who transport large groups for events. “Don’t worry about drinking and driving,” said Sherri Reid of Reid and Reid, Inc., “We’ll be your designated driver.” “We’ll take care of guests, you take care of marrying the person of your dreams,” said Triana Carter of Smart Ride.

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For participants in search of event planners, businesses like Adoré Event Planning by Annette and Jones and James Company, LLC were at hand. Annette Nelson, owner of Adoré Event Planning by Annette, offers her services for private events like weddings, birthdays and corporate get togethers. She recently had a launch party on Oct. 4, and is looking to have another in Spring 2015, she said. Jones and James Company, LLC, owned by Gwendolyne James, is an event planning and decor business looking to help you and yours. The company was a sponsor of the expo, said James’ daughter Tishima Haidara, and they participated in order to draw attention to their cause. “Not a lot of planners are publicized,” Haidara said, “We wanted to get our name out there.” Destinations 365 Travel, a member of the Calvert County Minority Business Alliance, showed up to help couples plan their perfect trip. “That trip they see in their head, that’s what we want to give them,” said co-owner Shanell Nero, “We want to give our wedding clients the trip they always pictured.” Also present were Andrea “Chris” Banks and Bryant Parker. Banks, of Exit Realty, wanted to stress to young couple the benefits of buying a house after marriage, rather than renting one. Parker was present to offer his expertise in martial arts, weight loss and financial services. “Dawn Tucker always gives a great event,” he said, “They’re always well put together and organized, and I always get a lot of customers when I come.” He praised not only event organizer Tucker, but Calvert County and its residents. “Calvert has been good to my business and the people have been wonderful to do business with,” Parker said. Other vendors present included IMADI’s SWAG Salon, My Creations Hair Studio, The Victorian Candle Bed & Breakfast, JM Nightlife Entertainment, Uplights and Showlights by “O,” Bridal Accessories and Alterations at its best by Weezy, Dawn Coby: Independent Mary Kay Director, Naber’s Photos and RS Graphx, Inc.. Dawn Tucker, who put the whole event together, was pleased with the expo’s results. “This is the first time we’ve done this type of expo,” Tucker said, “But I think it’s gone really well. Everybody felt they got what they came for, felt we covered all the parts of parties and weddings. The vendors were happy, everyone got what they needed.” This was the first wedding expo Tucker organized, but it may not be the last. Be on the look out for more events like this coming your way! To learn more about the Southern Maryland Wedding and Party Expo, please contact Dawn Tucker at 410-5356849, 443-532-453, or info@calvertcountymba.org. contributing@countytimes.net

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St. Mary’s County Special Olympics Athletes Compete in the State Golf Championship

LIBRARY ITEMS Release of Mockingjay celebrated Hunger Games fans of all ages can participate in a rescue mission to save Peeta, design their strategy for defeating Snow, take part in a trivia challenge, and more as they celebrate the release of the movie “Mockingjay Part I” at Lexington Park branch on Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. No registration is required. Rocket science for youth Youth ages 7 years old and older will construct air-powered rockets and racecars and then compete against each other while at the same time learning about rocket science at the Leonardtown branch on Nov. 22, at 2:30 p.m. This STEM program is presented by growingSTEMS. Registration is required. Programs planned for holiday recess Children can drop in and make a fun craft on Nov. 26 at the Leonardtown branch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. or at the Lexington Park branch on Nov. 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Supplies will be furnished. Leonardtown branch will also host Build It on 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.

Level 1 athletes are in blue and their coaches in red, white and blue, and level 2 and 3 coaches and athletes are in yellow.

After weekly practices at Wicomico Golf Course, the athletes in the skills division, coached by Joe Feehan, concluded their season at the State Golf Championship in Queenstown, Md. on Oct. 19. Despite cold and windy weather, the group performed well. Mariah Blackstock and Keith Stamp captured silver medals with second place finishes. April Towler’s consistency earned her a gold medal and Christ Brinkley received a fourth place ribbon. This group also competed earlier in a competition hosted by the Patuxent River Golf Course. Level 2 athletes, coached by Bill Lowe, play nine hole rounds with alternating shots by a Special Olympics athlete and partner. Athlete Joey Owens and partner Brian Tierney achieved third place, while athlete Andrew Gill and partner Butch Kious received silver.

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Competition in Level 3, also coached by Lowe, involves eighteen holes of golf with athlete/partner alternating shots. Exhibiting great sportsmanship was Russell Bucci who was awarded a silver along with partner Paul Guy. The team shot a 117. Athlete Jimmy Hawkins and partner Bill Lowe were given a gold medal for an excellent score of 95. Besides his selection as emcee for the championship, athlete Keegan Zimmerman (and his dad Jason) received a fourth place finish. For more information about St. Mary’s County Special Olympics visit our website www.stmaryso.org or e-mail us at somdsmc@ md.metrocast.net.

Help available for job seekers The Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center will be at the Lexington Park branch on Nov. 26 and at Charlotte Hall branch on Dec. 4. Job seekers can stop by between the hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to get assistance with their job search and to get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange. Hands-on fun with books Parents and their children will enjoy hands-on activities together that will encourage fun with books at a program offered at both Charlotte Hall and Leonardtown libraries on Dec. 3 and Lexington Park library on Dec. 4. All three programs start at 10:30 a.m. Holiday version of Publisher offered Leonardtown branch will offer the Introduction to Publisher class with a holiday twist on Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. Those attending will also be introduced to websites to upload and edit digital photos to make a holiday greeting. Registration is required.

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Cat of the Week Christina and Felicity are looking for a home. Felicity was born in July of 2014 and Christina was born in June of 2014. They have been together since a very early age. They are super sweet girls and will crawl in your lap and want to be loved. They have big purr motors. They also love to play with their cat toys. They have been spayed, combo tested, microchipped, vaccinated for rabies and distemper (all 3 shots), dewormed and cost $125 each or two for $200. Have you been looking for unconditional love? Well here it is! You can visit these beauties at the Petco in California on most Saturdays and Sundays between 11 and 3:30. You can also fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org and email it to moonandhunt@Hotmail.com.

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Members of the Patuxent Moose Lodge 2393/Chapter 2173 are proud to say, ‘We Did it Again!’ We raised $1,070 for the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Assisted Living-Activities Department. It was the 3rd annual benefit softball game between our Lodge and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Department. The check was presented by the Coordinator/Chair woman; Libby Sweeney-Austin, Co-chair, Hope Hewins, and co-worker Carolyn Hayden to Tina, the representative for the Vets Home. Prime rib dinner was the menu for the night with all the sides, and we were honored to have some of the veterans join us for dinner that evening. It was an amazing night. Thanks Libby, Carolyn and everyone that made the benefit a success. Most of all... thank you to all of our vets! Patuxent Moose Lodge 2393/Chapter 2173 Press Release

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State Deficit May Slow Tax Cuts

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer State elected leaders learned last week from their own Office of Policy Analysis that they faced a potential $900 million budget deficit in fiscal 2016 as Gov. Martin O’Malley leaves office. Newly elected leaders, starting with Gov.-elect Larry Hogan on down to local leaders like Senator-elect Steve Waugh of District 29 are signaling that long-awaited tax cuts and roll backs may have to wait. Tax cuts were a central theme of Hogan’s campaign

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that resulted in a big surprise win for the GOP in deeply blue Maryland, but political pundits say that Hogan’s primary issue was controlling spending. The state’s budget has not been cut once during the O’Malley administration’s eight years and instead has ballooned to $39 billion, often buoyed by transfers of funds from transportation coffers and dogged by declining revenues and structural deficits. The $900 million figure is divided between a nearly $300 million shortfall this year and almost $600 million next fiscal year. Waugh said officials are still trying to find out just exactly where the final budget number will rest. “We’re still drilling down to find out what that number is,” Waugh said. “It’s going to be a big number.” Nor do leaders know exactly where they will find the money in the current budget to fill the hole, Waugh said. “How do we fill that hole? It’s going to be ugly,” Waugh said. “I think we’ll see some delay in tax relief.” He said the first task would be to “essentially stop budget growth, that’s the only way to work our way out of this hole right now without causing hatred and animosity.” But in budget crises such as these, said Todd Eberly, political scientist at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the only likely way to overcome a nearly billion-dollar deficit is to make cuts which would undoubtedly be unpopular. “It’s evident that what we’ve been doing… is not sufficiently dealing with our long term [budget] problems,” Eberly said, noting budget deficits have been closed but spending never fully curbed. “What you can’t deny is he’s [O’Malley] leaving the state in a position that’s not good. “But the reality is cuts hurt, you’re going to make cuts people feel.” County Commissioner Todd Morgan said he feared that the deficit was just a harbinger of bad news that has

been coming for a long time, namely reduced tax revenues that will put the county in a tight fiscal problem. “This is going to be a plague on our board early on,” Morgan said. “It looks like we’re going to have either flat or less revenue next year than we have now. “I think there’s going to be unfunded mandates down to the counties. This is going to be a rough budget cycle.” As state legislators look to find cost saving measures, Eberly said reductions in discretionary spending, freezing new hires for vacant positions and even shifting costs down to the county much like teachers’ pensions, were likely solutions. Cutting taxes would likely not figure into this year’s session, as the budget deficit would dominate the debate, he said. “You don’t cut revenue… you get spending under control first,” Eberly said. “This first budget will be a reflection of the outgoing administration, not Hogan.” Local leaders have been concerned that local infrastructure continues to suffer for lack of transportation funding which has dwindled from millions of dollars to just a few hundred thousand dollars. Waugh said this current budget crisis would not be the major problem in that funding stream, but rather the issue was getting transportation funding back from larger jurisdictions like Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. “Part of our task is to re-shift the river back down south here,” Waugh said. “How is the deficit going to affect us? We don’t know. Is it going to affect us? Absolutely.” The newly elected senator said Hogan was still dedicated to rolling back taxes and soon. “I believe he’s committed to it,” Waugh said. “And I think that will come next session.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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

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Oyster Aquaculture

Oysters are filter feeders – they filter the water eating algae and microscopic animals, while constantly removing sediments from the water column and placing them onto the bottom. An adult oyster (about 3-4 inches long) filters 60 gallons of water a day. Historically, oysters could filter the entire Chesapeake Bay waters in about three and a half days – today it takes more than half a year. Oysters, with their ability to cleanse our bays and tidal rivers, are an essential component in the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.

Additionally, oysters create threedimensional habitats called reefs that attract a diverse assortment of plants and animals. Many of these animals are also filter feeders such as barnacles and shrimp. Blennies and Skilletfish abound in the oyster reef colony feeding on the smaller filter feeders, all the time trying not to become dinner for larger fish. Mature oysters bars are excellent places to fish for perch, rockfish, speckled trout, and croakers. Oysters grown under residential docks provide miniature oyster reef habitats. Growing oysters is an excellent way to help clean the water and, in time, enjoy eating one of the Chesapeake Bay’s finest culinary treats. Maryland residents can receive income tax credits of up to $500.00 per taxpayer to offset the cost of growing oysters at home under their dock.

Marylanders Grow Oysters The Marylanders Grow Oysters program is active in three rivers in St. Mary’s County – the lower Patuxent River, Wicomico River, and St. Mary’s River. Volunteers steward baby oysters through their first vulnerable year of life by tending them in cages tied to their dock. The year-old oysters are then placed onto a sanctuary reef within that river. To learn how you can volunteer, visit: smrwa.org/mdgrowoysters.html Where to get help with... OYSTER AQUACULTURE QUESTIONS • St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, 301-737-2903 or SMRWA.org/ mdgrowoysters.html

This is the thirty-second in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (scottmaryann9@gmail.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next week’s County Times!

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

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Week 11 Football Review

Chopticon, the only St Mary’s school to make the it to the playoffs this year, lost to Potomac, 0-27.

School Football Week 11 Review

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Test & Tune Sunday at MIR

On Sunday, Nov. 23, Maryland International Raceway (MIR) will host a full day Test & Tune. Time runs, grudge runs, testing, and tuning all day long! MIR will also have a free $1,000 to win gamblers race for the bracket racers. So bring your grudge matches, street cars, pro cars, bracket cars, imports, motorcycles, and Jr. Dragsters to MIR! Gates open at 10 a.m., eliminations begin at 3 p.m., and the test & tune is over at 6 p.m. Admission is just $15 and $30 to race. For more detailed information on these events call the 24-Hour Dragline Hotline at 301-884-RACE or visit us at www.racemdir.com

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Obituaries Joseph Edward Cannetti, 90 Joseph Edward Cannetti, 90, of Lexington Park, Md., died on Oct.28 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Born on Sept. 13, 1924 in Astoria, N.Y., he is the son of the late Charles and Matilda Savioli Cannetti. Joseph loved to garden, collect stamps and coins. He was an active member in the Lexington Park Lions Club. He fought in World War II and loved to tell you about his time in the war. He resided at Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home for 4 years. He enjoyed going to the farmer’s market every day when he got the chance. Joseph is survived by his children, Joanne Sutliff (Mike) of Lusby, Md., and a son Raymond Cannetti (Julia) of St. Mary’s County, Md., a grandchild Michelle Kreul (David), two great grandchildren, Joseph Sutliff (Danica) and Anthony Kreul, and one great great-grandchild Melanie Sutliff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Margaret, and a brother Charles Cannetti. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P. A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment will follow in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made

Thursday, November 20, 2014

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. to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 or Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, Md. 20622. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Memorial contributions may be made to St, Paul’s Lutheran Church, 37707 New Market Turner Rd, Mechanicsville, Md. 20659. Condolences may be offered via email to the family, at bfh@brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Sheldon Cramer, 92

Francis Edward Faunce, 85

Sheldon Cramer of Hollywood, Md. passed away Tuesday Nov. 4 at the age of 92. Sheldon was born in Chicago, Ill. to the late Louis and Margaret Cramer. Sheldon served 30 years in the US Navy achieving the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer. He served an additional 22 years as a security officer for the US Coast Guard in St. Mary’s County. Sheldon is preceded in death by his wife Mildred Cramer, and his sister June Hohnsen. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years Elin Cramer; children Bill Cramer (Bernie), Margaret Cassesi (Jerry), Paul Cramer (Twyla); stepchildren Johanna Fortney, Edith Valente, James Clark; 18 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend his service at 5 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home 22955 Hollywood Rd, Leonardtown, Md . Family viewing at 4 p.m. Burial will be at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.

Francis Edward Faunce, 85, of Avenue, Md., Born July 22, 1929 on Beautiful St. Patrick’s Creek in Abell, Md. to Agnes Irene Brown Faunce and Capt. Joseph Evans Faunce, Sr. Eddie went to join his wife Mary who passed two days before him on their 66th wedding anniversary, Nov. 7. Now they are both with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Mary Ann and Al were sure to be at the gates waiting for them. Eddie was the beloved Daddy and Pop Pop to his family rough and tough with true grit on the outside, he had a tenderness and heart of gold for his family. Eddie was a good provider for his wife and 6 children and made sure they wanted for nothing. Everyone was happy to see his Ford pickup pulling into the driveway, Daddy was finally home. Eddie is predeased by his brothers; Joseph E. Faunce, Jr., George Washington Faunce, Richard Howard Faunce, and Jacob Faunce, sisters; Sylvia Faunce, Eileen Bodine, Rose Lawson, Louise Chainay, and Virginia Faunce. Survived by his brother

Bobby Faunce and wife Virginia of Abell, Md. Eddie started working the river as a young boy, then went to work on the Wilson Line Cruise Ship as a teen, telling many stories of his travels. Eddie was a waterman and a master boat builder. His stunning V bottom work boats were featured in the exhibit at Calvert Marine Museum a couple of summers ago. His worked boat “Miss Mary” was featured while being built in the book, Boats for Work, boats for Pleasure, and will be forever cherished by his family. Eddie enjoyed hunting and was a sniper shot. Eddie is survived by his children; Joseph E. Faunce of Jacksonville, Fla., Catherine Virginia and husband David Lacey of Callaway, Md., Susan Hilda and husband Lenny Lacey of Great Mills, Md., and Agnes Marie Faunce and husband Ernie Friess of Colton’s Point, Md. 8 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Eddie was bed bound from a stroke almost 4 years ago. He enjoyed visits from friends and family. Fellow waterman, Commissioner Jack Russell brought him oysters every season never forgetting an old friend. Special nephew Bruce Chainey, Eddie called out to his daughter Aggie to fix him a high ball just 4 days before passing, reminiscing of happier times spent with friends Bodie Knupp, Jay Campbell, and Daniel Burch. Rest in peace Daddy. The family received friends on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. in All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Avenue, Md. A Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Harry Harper officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Interment will follow

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

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. in the church cemetery. Pallbearers are: Anthony and Aaron Windsor, Kelly Faunce, Jay Campbell, Bruce Chainay, and Allen Hall, and Ricky Morris.

Mary Catherine Faunce, 81 Mary Catherine Faunce, 81, of Avenue, Md. passed away surrounded by her loving family on Nov. 7 at her residence on her 66th wedding anniversary. Born on July 29, 1933 in Susquehanna, Md., she was the daughter of the late Nellie Catherine Watts Lumpkins and Carroll Webster 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. 7, 1949, 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 Seine 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 Va. and her husband David Lacey of Callaway, Md., Hilda Susan 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 cake 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 1o to 11 a.m. in All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Avenue, Md. A Funeral Service followed at 11 a.m. with Rev. Harry Harper officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Ernie Friess, and Donnie Chainay. 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.

Leonard Washington Smith, 74

Leonard Washington Smith, 74 of Mechanicsville (Oakville) Md., was born on Nov. 9, 1939 in Morganza, Md., to the late Joseph Washington Smith and Margaret Theresa (Dyson) Smith. The

Lord called Leonard home the early morning hours of Saturday, Nov. 8. Leonard, known to some as “Tip Easy” attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Morganza, Md. He also attended Banneker High School that was located in Loveville, Md. He pursued most of his educational, social and spiritual endeavors in St. Mary’s County. Leonard was employed with the St. Mary’s Board of Education as a custodian at Chopticon High School. He retired in 2001 from the Board of Education after 31 years of service. He was also employed with True Value (Mattingly’s) in Leonardtown, Md. for a few years before going into full retirement. Leonard was a long time and active member of St. Matthews Free Gospel Church, located in Hollywood, Md. He was known as a strong prayer warrior and was always willing to provide support whenever it was needed. He served as church usher for a time and was a member of the Brotherhood ministry where he participated in activities such as Christmas in April. Leonard was reared in a large family with little means, but when he grew up and started working he appreciated the money he had earned and spent it frugally. He enjoyed having company and conversing with family and friends. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed watching baseball and football games. In his spare time you would find Leonard studying the Word of God. Leonard leaves to cherish his memory, two brothers, James Walter Smith, and Thomas Maurice Smith; three sisters; Agnes Theresa Smith, Mary Alethia Swann, and Margaret Louise Brown (Elmer); and one brother-in-law, Elmer Brown, Jr. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Thomas Marshall Smith, Joseph Edward Smith, Charles Alexander Smith, and Xavier Murphy Smith, and three sisters, Charlotte Core Lee Smith, Sarah Regina Nelson, and Veronica Marie Brawner. Family united with friends on Friday, Nov. 14 for visitation at 9 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, Md. Interment to follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md.

Al Owens, 46 Al Owens, 46, of Lexington Park, Md., died on Nov. 15 at his residence. Born on June 30, 1968, in Centralia, Ill., he is the son of the late Raymond P. Owens and Katie Lou Owens of Lexington Park, Md. Al enjoyed gardening with his late father, hunting, playing video games and watching Supernatural. He was an excellent cook and kept an immaculate home. He had an extensive DVD collection. He enjoyed his pet cat, Flash and pet dog, Kate. However, his greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his niece, nephew and great nephew. In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his sister, Angelia Gawne and her husband, David of Lexington Park, Md.; his nephew, Zachary Gawne of Lexington Park, Md.; his niece, Tabitha Gawne of Hollywood, Md. and his great-nephew, Landon Arron Allwine of Hollywood, Md. He is preceded in death by his father. All services will be private. Memorial Contributions may be made

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to St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1232, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Pastel Sherwood “Pickle” Puffinberger, 85 Pastel Sherwood “Pickle” Puffinberger, 85, of Leonardtown, Md., died on Nov. 13 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, Md. Born on Nov. 13, 1929, in Winchester, Va., he is the son of the late Grover Cleveland Puffinberger. Pickle had a long career as a talented carpenter. He also spent many years working in an orchard in West Virginia. He was a talented blue grass musician. He enjoyed playing the ukulele, banjo, mandolin, harmonica and guitar. He and his brothers often played together. He found much joy in playing music. He was always well dressed, and was an excellent cook who enjoyed gardening. He was an excellent card player. Most importantly he was a loving father, whom will be deeply missed. Pickle is survived by his children, Joseph Sherwood Puffinberger of Del. and Katherine Young (Lynn) of Waldorf, Md.; his brother, Eugene Puffinberger (Delores) of Winchester, Va.; his sisters, Beulah McFarleen and Coleen Jones, both of Winchester, Va.; his grandchildren, Derek Hardesty (Nicole) of Waldorf, Md. and Carroll Hardesty (Shawna) of Lexington Park, Md., Dean Eugene Seals of Glenwood, Md., Selina Ortiz Puffinberger of Jessup, Md.; and four great grandchildren, Brianna Hardesty and Dylan Hardesty, both of Waldorf, Md. and Brandon Hardesty and Colin Hardesty, both of Lexington Park, Md.; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Lester Puffinberger, Theodore Puffinberger, Grover Puffinberger, Home Puffinberger, Mildred Wafkey, Genevieve Wooster, and Veldie Puffinberger. All services will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Linda Ann Cope, 68 Linda Ann Cope, 68, of Leonardtown, Md., died on Nov. 12 at her residence. Born on July 8, 1946, in Washington, D.C., she is the daughter of the late Harry Klotz and Sarah Blakely Klotz. Linda was employed for over 30 years as a bookkeeper until her retirement. She loved to spend time at the beach and going out on the boat. Her hobbies included, dancing, playing softball, reading, and shopping. She had an artistic flair, making ceramics and painting. She made a beautiful, treasured dollhouse for her daughter. Her greatest love was spending time with her family and friends.

Linda is survived by her children, Sharon Cope of Leonardtown, Md. and Paul Cope, Jr. of Venice Beach, Calif.; her sister, Susan Murray and her husband, Larry of Welcome, Md.; her granddaughter, Sarah Leverone of Lexington Park, Md.; her daughter-in-law, Wendy Leverone of Park Hall, Md.; her nephew, Jason Murray; and her niece, Jessica Murray of Welcome, Md. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Stephen Leverone and her brother, Harry William Klotz, Jr. All services will be private. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box, 1232, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Harry Calvin “Snutty” Wright Sr., 91 Harry Calvin “Snutty” Wright, Sr., 91, of Ridge, Md., died on Nov. 12 at Solomons Nursing Center in Solomons, Md. Born on Aug. 28, 1923, in Ridge, Md., he is the son of the late Harry B. Wright and Sabre C. Nelson. Snutty worked for many years for Hoke Amusement, repairing slot machines throughout St. Mary’s County. He also worked for Raley’s Furniture for many years until his retirement. After retirement he spent much of his time watching the Baltimore Orioles and cutting grass. He also enjoyed fishing, carpentry, and spending time with his family and friends. He was always willing and able to drop everything and lend a helping hand. Snutty is survived by his beloved wife, Annie Lucille Wright. They would have celebrated their 73rd. wedding anniversary on December 27, 2014. He is also survived by his four children: Mary Catherine Fenhagen (Ray), Harry C. Wright, Jr. (Ellen), Joseph T. Wright, and Robert I. Wright (Cathy); seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Elizabeth Stein, and his brothers: Roger M. Messick, Louis E. Messick, Ralph M. Messick, and John L. Nelson. Family received friends for Snutty’s Life Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 16 from 2 to 5 p.m., with a prayer service at 4 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment will be private. Memorial Contributions may be made to Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge, MD 20680 and Hospice of Calvert County, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, Md. 20678. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

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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 from Nov. 4 until Nov. 23. The Gallery is located at 41652 Fenwick Street in Leonardtown. They may be reached at 301-475-3130 and the web address is www.northendgallery.com .

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 2014-15 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. A new writer will be featured Thursday, Dec. 11. For more information about the event, contact Jennifer Cognard-Black at 240-8954233 or jcognard@smcm.edu.

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, http://www.csmd.edu/Arts/HungerfordGallery.html.

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 (MCSS) will be held Thursday, Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the 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 at 301-884-3165 or Ronnie

Night at the Museum Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (22156 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park) – 5 to 8 p.m. The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum is Open Late on the Third Thursday of the Month. Come Decompress after work by checking out the renovated Exhibits. Food and drink are available through the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association. Regular Admission Fees apply. Members are always Free. The next Late Night is Nov. 20, but if you cannot make that mark your calendars for Dec. 18. Seasoned Crab Meat Sale (Deadline) Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary (13820 Point Lookout Rd., Ridge) Pick – up on Nov. 24 The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be selling seasoned crabmeat for your Holiday Dining Pleasure. It will be sold frozen in one-pound packages and is the same recipe used for our Carnival’s famous crab cakes. For Thanksgiving or Christmas, just thaw and shape into crab balls or crab cakes and cook as desired. Only pre-orders will be filled. Cost is $20 per one-pound package. Pre-Orders must be placed by Thursday, Nov. 20. Your order can be picked up on Monday, Nov. 24 between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Firehouse. Orders can be placed by emailing Auxiliary@RidgeVFD.org or by calling 301-872-5671. Please provide your name, phone number and the number of packages that you are ordering. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Friday, Nov. 21 Auction Immaculate Conception Church Hall (up the hill behind the church, 28297 Old Village Ave., Mechanicsville) –

Preview Hall at 4 p.m., Auction at 6 p.m. Auction to benefit Immaculate Conception Church’s Parish Hall. Live auction, Country Store, bake table, raffles, food table, garden table, and Christmas table, and lots of fun and excitement. Quilts, furniture, antiques, picnic tables, gift sets, dinners, sports memorabilia, collectibles, Afghans, rockers, and many other items made and donated by the parish community. Auctioneer will be A.J. Bussler. Food (stuffed ham sandwiches, fried chicken, hot dogs, potato salad, and vegetable crab soup) and drinks available from 4 p.m. See donated items on auctionzip.com. Click on 20659, Search, click on Nov. 21, then IC Auction. View Photo Gallery for pictures, which will be constantly updated. Visa and M/C accepted. Contact Info: Evelyn Arnold 301-884-4567, Paul Bean 301-8844484, Georgia Russell 301-904-3807 Rectory 301-884-3123 Decoding Dsylexia Patuxent Presbyterian Church (2341 Kingston Creek Rd., California) – 7 to 8 p.m. The next meeting of the Decoding Dyslexia Southern Maryland. For more information, contact Laura Schultz at DecodingdyslexiaMD@ gmail.com or visit dyslexiasomd.weebly.com/meetings.html.

Saturday, Nov. 22 St. Francis Xavier Church Old Fashion Christmas Bazar St. Francis Xavier Church (3, Leonardtown) – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. An Old Fashion Bazar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Raffle off a Handmade and hand quilted quilt. A cooler of cheer. A cafe style lunch with our special made stuffed ham and chicken salad sandwiches. Homemade vegetable soup. Hot dogs and chips Plenty of crafters to sell their handmade items. A bake good table Santa will be available for adults and children alike. Please come and join one of the oldest churches in St. Mary’s County. Contact Info: 301-475-9885

Sunday, Nov. 23 Annual Fall Craft Fair Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall (24801 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood) – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Annual Fall Craft Fair sponsored by the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will be held at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall. Information about Vendor space may be obtained by contacting Leone Gatton at www.hvfd7.com. The Fall Craft Fair is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There

is free parking and admission is free. Fall Festival at St. Michael’s School St. Michael’s School (16560 Three Notch Rd., Ridge) – noon to 4 p.m. An all-you-can eat buffet dinner is offered with many St. Mary’s County favorites - fried oysters, stuffed ham, turkey and all the trimmings. Families can come for an early Thanksgiving dinner together and leave the mess behind. The Ladies of Charity will have many delicious desserts for sale and are also raffling a beautiful queen sized quilt with a red star pattern and black trim on a white background by Teresa Wood. There will also be basket raffles of food and Lottery tickets. In addition to a Christmas/craft room, there will be many vendors with a variety of products to sell. Cost for the dinner is adults $25, children 6 - 12 $12.50, 5 and under free, and carryout $24. Angel Wings and Things Special Hours Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store (16562 Three Notch Rd., Ridge) – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store beside St. Michael’s Church in Ridge will be open additional hours during Thanksgiving week. In addition to regular Saturday hours (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), the store will be opened all day Sunday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Black Friday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a nonprofit store, which provides tuition assistance to children attending St. Michael’s School and runs totally on donations and volunteers.

Monday, Nov. 24 Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Spirit Night Charlotte Hall Sweet Frog (30320 Triangle Dr. #5, Charlotte Hall) – 5 to 9 p.m. Come out to Charlotte Hall Sweet Frog Monday, Nov. 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. Bring your friends, family, children and neighbors and neighbors and show us some support!

Tuesday, Nov. 25 Inaugural Critique Group Lexington Park Library, Meeting Room B (21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park) – 6:30 to 8 p.m. The St. Mary’s County Chapter of the Maryland Writers’ Association, a nonprofit, is hosting its inaugural critique group. The event runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and is open to all MWA members and the public. Firsttime attendees will be admitted for free. Bring 1 - 5 pages of something you want critiqued and 1 - 3 questions for the group. For written feedback, bring several copies (double-spaced,

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Wednesday, Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Service Trinity Lutheran Church (46707 Shangri-La Dr., Lexington Park) – 7 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church will once again open its doors to the community during the advent and Christmas season with special worship and fellowship opportunities. A meditative service of thanksgiving and praise in anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Thursday, Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Dinner Church of the Ascension (21641 Great Mills Rd., Lexington Park) – 12 to 3 p.m. Family dinner; all are welcome. Free. Call 301-863-8551

Friday, Nov. 28 Small Works ArtWorks @ 7th Fine Art & Unique Gifts (9100 Bay Ave., North Beach) Start of Holiday Show As the Holiday season approaches, the artists of Artworks@7th have been busily preparing one-of-a-kind “Small Works” trinkets, stocking stuffers, and other unique works of art to help customers new and old celebrate the season and be a gift giving superstar. The results of these efforts will be on display as the Gallery’s December “Small Works” Holiday Show. This special show will run from Nov. 28 through Dec. 28 with an Opening Reception and complimentary refreshments on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. So come on out and peruse the distinctive works of the Gallery’s creative and talented local artists – you might just find that something special for friends, family, or even for yourself! Artworks@7th is located at 9100 Bay Avenue, North Beach, Md., 20714. For the Holiday Season, the Gallery will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except Mondays, between Nov.28 and Dec. 24. Our telephone number is 410-286-5278 or you

can visit our website at www.artworksat7th.com. Angel Wings and Things Special Hours Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store (16562 Three Notch Rd., Ridge) – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store beside St. Michael’s Church in Ridge will be open additional hours during Thanksgiving week. In addition to regular Saturday hours (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), the store will be opened all day Sunday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Black Friday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a non-profit store which provides tuition assistance to children attending St. Michael’s School and runs totally on donations and volunteers.

Saturday, Nov. 29 WARMTH Art Show & Silent Auction Camalier House (22635 Washington Street, Leonardtown) – 2 p.m. Support this great cause (Working Artists Raising Money for the Homeless) by purchasing one-of-a-kind art pieces from local artists! Items include original paintings,

signed prints, photographs, fiber arts, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, painted glassware, and much more. Find beautiful and unique holiday gifts for your loved ones while supporting a good cause. All proceeds from admission donations, silent auction, and 30 percent of art sales goes to the Three Oaks Center, St. Mary’s County’s homeless program.

Sunday, Nov. 30 Holiday Bazaar Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department Social Hall (28165 Hills Club Rd., Mechanicsville) – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Mechanicsville Vol. Ladies Auxiliary is holding their 30th annual Holiday Bazaar. Sunday Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department Social Hall. Admission to the event is Free. Come enjoy the Homemade crafts, vendors, raffles, food and more. Don’t forget Santa will make an appearance and be available for pictures from noon to 1 p.m. Hope to see you there! For questions or more information call 301-884-4519. Or email Meghannet@yahoo.com

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A “Holly Jolly Musical Show” By Megan Conway Contributing Writer Looking for fun-filled, family Christmas entertainment? Support local dancers from the GG Showtroupe of Gracie’s Guys and Gals Dance Studio by attending their “Holly Jolly Musical Show” on Dec. 13. Gracie’s Guys and Gals Dance Studio has been putting this festive show on for nine years. Director Gracie Myles says the hardest part is the time commitment involved. “I need to change the script a little each year to bring in more creative ideas and new punch lines for the various actors and actresses, plus the costume characters, in the production.” The dancing is no easy task either. “The teachers and I change a lot of the choreography each year so that the kids are challenged even though a lot of the music remains the same as last year.” However, she remarks that the teachers that help her really “enjoy getting into the holiday spirit,” and, “The students look forward to the show, and they love performing to the audience, especially the young Photos by Megan Conway children, who are delighted with all of the upbeat Popsicles, Beethoven, Ellie, and Max Christmas music.” There is a wide variety of talent on multiple community, nursing home and hospice events, and supdisplay, including singing, dancing, and comedy skits, and to top it all off, the audience has chances to participate. Santa port Relay for Life every year. This year, there is a new twist ending to the story, and Zeke will make an appearance, and there will be a free Meet and Greet after each show for photos with Santa and his friends. As for the Poiro will be playing Jack Frost. Poiro is known around the synopsis, according to Myles, “The Holly Jolly Show is a story county for many performances with the Newtowne Players. So, will Mr. and Mrs. Frost allow little Jack to fulfill his about a little boy, Jack Frost, who wants to grow up to be a singer dream to be in show business and join all his friends, or will and be in show business. His parents have other plans for him.” Myles stresses that the show is extremely professional. “The he have to inherit his parents’ snow business? Be sure to come show troupe has competed on a national level, and they have re- and see for yourself. Each $15 (pre-sale) ticket includes a meal ceived top placements and diamond awards, first in their catego- at intermission. Tickets at the door are $20 if not sold out (Last ry plus the overall top scores, in all ages, in the competitive (ad- year’s shows did!) There will be two shows Dec. 13, at noon vanced) level of competition. The staff and I have received cho- and 5 p.m., held at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 42455 reography awards and entertainment awards at several regional Fairgrounds Road, in Leonardtown. A child who is two years and national competitions. At Ticket to Broadway National finals and under can receive free admission with one paying adult and competition held in Lancaster, Pa. last year, my son Justin Myles must sit on the parent’s lap. Email hollyjollyshow@aol.com for received the choreography award for a tap routine and a duo that more information, or call 301-904-8273. The Box office is open I taught received the Entertainment Award, plus several of our Monday-Thursdays 5 to 8 p.m. at Gracie’s Guys and Gals Dance Studio, 44150 Airport view Drive, Hollywood, Md. You can also routines received first over-all top scores.” The event is a fundraiser for the GG Showtroupe families, mail in your checks made payable to GG Show Troupe and your “helping the dancers as they head to Nashville, Tenn. in June for tickets will be at will call. their national finals competition.” Myles praised the generosity of the dancers and their families, who are “willing to give their news@countytimes.net time and energy for charity,” as the show troupe is involved in

Entertainment Calendar 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. Friday, Nov. 21 Mike Starkey Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m. Shegogue, Previti, and Larrance The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 True Blue Country Quade’s Store (23445 Bushwood Road, Bushwood) – 7 to 11 p.m. Hydra FX Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. Funkzilla Bollywood Lounge (22567 MacArthur Boulevard, California) – 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 Swamp Candy Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m. The Woven Lullabies (Kappa and Paul) The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 Sunday, Nov. 23 Higher Standards Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) – 11 a.m. True Blue Country St. Mary’s Landing (29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) – 4 to 11 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25 Open Mic Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26 Wolf’s Blues Jam Blair’s Londontowne Pub and Grill (726 Londontowne Road, Edgewater) – 7:30 p.m. True Blue Country St. Mary’s Landing (29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) – 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 7 p.m. DJ and Karaoke Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 8:30 p.m. Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

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Time to Talk Turkey Few foods receive the fanfare of turkey come the holiday season. The National Turkey Federation says Americans eat 46 million turkeys each Thanksgiving and another 22 million on Christmas. An additional 19 million enjoy turkey as part of their Easter celebrations. Though turkey is enjoyed throughout the year, it is most popular during the holiday season. Some celebrants may want to know more about this beloved bird before sinking their teeth into their next holiday meal. The following turkey tidbits may surprise you. â&#x20AC;˘ Turkeys are large game birds that are closely related to chickens, pheasants and quail. â&#x20AC;˘ The turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scientific name is â&#x20AC;&#x153;meleagris gallopavo,â&#x20AC;? which is the wild turkey from which the domesticated turkey many people eat descends. There is another species of turkey known as the ocellated turkey, which is native to the YucatĂĄn Peninsula in Mexico. â&#x20AC;˘ By the early 1900s, the wild turkey neared extinction. Restoration projects have increased the number of turkeys from approximately 30,000 birds back then to nearly seven million now. â&#x20AC;˘ Despite their size, turkeys can fly in the wild. They often perch in trees to sleep to protect themselves from predators. Some domesticated turkeys may not fly because they have been bred to be overly large to produce more breast meat. â&#x20AC;˘ The heaviest turkey ever raised was 86 pounds. â&#x20AC;˘ A male turkey is called a â&#x20AC;&#x153;tomâ&#x20AC;? or a â&#x20AC;&#x153;gobbler,â&#x20AC;? while female turkeys are referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;hens.â&#x20AC;? Only the male will make the familiar gobbling sound, which is used to attract mates. â&#x20AC;˘ A hen is smaller than a gobbler and does not have the distinctive beard of modified feathers that gobblers have on their breasts. Males also have sharp spurs on their legs for fighting. â&#x20AC;˘ Male and female turkeys also can be differentiated by their droppings.

Male droppings are spiral-shaped, while femalesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; look like the letter J. â&#x20AC;˘ Both genders of turkey have snoods (the dangling appendage on the face) as well as red wattles under their chins. â&#x20AC;˘ A hen can lay about 10 to 12 eggs over a period of two weeks. The eggs will incubate for 28 days before hatching. Baby turkeys are called â&#x20AC;&#x153;poults.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Turkeys and peacocks may look similar, but they are not closely related. â&#x20AC;˘ Turkeys have excellent vision due to their eyes being located on the sides of their head. This gives the birds periscopic vision. â&#x20AC;˘ The gizzard is a part of the turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stomach that contains tiny stones that the bird has swallowed. The stones facilitate the digestion process. â&#x20AC;˘ Benjamin Franklin did not support the bald eagle as the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s symbol, feeling the turkey would be a better choice. In a letter to his daughter, he wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;He [bald eagle] is a rank coward; the little king-bird, not bigger than a sparrow, attacks him boldly and drives him out of the district. For in truth, the turkey is in comparison a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America. Eagles have been found in all countries, but the turkey was peculiar to ours â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Turkeys will have 3,500 feathers at maturity. Rumor has it the costume worn by the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sesame Streetâ&#x20AC;? character â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Birdâ&#x20AC;? is made of turkey feathers. â&#x20AC;˘ The turkey shares its name with a country. But why? A turkey bears some resemblance to the guinea fowl. Though it is native to eastern Africa, the guinea fowl was imported to Europe through the Ottoman Empire and came to be called the â&#x20AC;&#x153;turkey-cockâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;turkeyhen.â&#x20AC;? When settlers in the New World began to send similar-looking fowl back to Europe, they were mistakenly called â&#x20AC;&#x153;turkeys.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Despite an abundance of turkeys being eaten between November and January, June is National Turkey Month.

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities

“It’s a Wonderful Life” The Department of Aging and Human Services is sponsoring a trip to Riverside Center in Fredericksburg, VA to see “It’s a Wonderful Life” on Dec. 17.Based on Frank Capra’s beloved and timeless movie, this joyful musical adaptation written by the award-winning team of Susan and Philip Kern and Jerry Lowe closely follows the original story of George Bailey and his life in Bedford Falls, New York. After despairing over a serious setback to his family-owned savings and loan company, George eventually comes to realize that his life truly is worth living and that everything he has is everything a man could want. Filled with memorable songs and Norman Rockwell moments that evoke the nostalgia of small-town life in 1940s America, this production is sure to warm your heart and make your holiday season especially bright. The cost is $90 and includes motor coach transportation to and from Fredericksburg, driver gratuities, snacks for the return trip, lunch at the theater and the show. The bus will depart from the Loffler Senior Activity Center at 9:30 a.m., Garvey at 10 a.m., and Northern at 10:30 a.m. and will return to Northern at 6:00 p.m., Garvey at 6:30 p.m., and Loffler 7 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1062. Free Computer Security Class On Thursday, Dec.11, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., learns the basics of protecting yourself and your computer at the Northern Senior Activity Center. The volunteer instructor is a knowledgeable computer professional who will cover topics such as password protection, email security, on-line payments/purchases, and virus and Internet protection. There are limited seats in the computer lab. This is a free class and you can sign-up by calling 301-475-4002, ext. 1001. Seating is limited. Volunteer Opportunities at the Loffler Senior Activity Center If you love to sew and enjoy teaching 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, plenty of fabric and 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 “Festive Sweater and Holiday Minute to Win It Challenge” Party is FREE; lunch is $6for those under the age of 60; by donation for all others Holiday party goers are invited to the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Monday, Dec. 8 at Noon. Wear your favorite holiday outfit or sweater. Don’t have a festive outfit? Use your creativity because prizes will be awarded to the most festive and most creative. Lunch will be served at Noon and will feature cranberry juice, spiral sliced ham, sweet potatoes, seasoned greens, zucchini and pumpkin pie for dessert. Following the meal, get your game on and

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participate in our Minute to Win It, Holiday Version Challenge. This challenge is based on a holiday game show during which contestants try to complete 60 second challenges. Participants will move about from station to station completing the challenges and earning points along the way. Prizes will be awarded to the top scoring competitors. To sign up for the fun, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. AARP Smart Driver Course As a result of evidence-based research findings, the AARP has adjusted its Smart Driver curriculum in 2014 to include a focus on areas where older drivers could benefit from additional training, including: roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-sign compliance, redlight running, and safety issues such as speeding, seatbelt and turn-signal use. This class will be offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers, payable to AARP. Members must show their membership card to get the member rate. Advance sign up is required. Call 301475-4200, ext. 1050. Breakfast Café’ On Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 9 a.m., the breakfast café will serve pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and fruit at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Let us do the cooking and cleanup in the morning while you enjoy a great start to your day and good conversation with others. Breakfast is homemade by Ginger, and served with complimentary beverages. Cost is only $2 per person and sign-up and payment is due by 9 a.m. the day before. Please call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 with any questions. Tai Chi Refresher Classes If you have taken Tai Chi for Arthritis classes through the Dept. of Aging & Human Services you are eligible to take refresher classes at the Loffler Senior Activity Center at 9 a.m. on the first three Wednesdays in December no matter what your last level is. This is an opportunity to brush up on what you already know and perhaps tweak your form. Call 301737-5670, ext. 1658 to sign up. Open Studio Art is back Friday open studio classes will take place on Dec. 5 & 19 at 10 a.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. You can work on your own project or a directed one. Also, you can make holiday cards. This class is free except for a $5 supply fee that is payable to the instructor on the day of class. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 by Dec. 2 to register.

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 By Linda Reno Contributing Writer While we may never know for sure, I think Ambrose’s mother was named Winnie and I also think he had a sister by that name. It was for them he gave his daughter the same name. Also living in the St. Inigoes area was Cornelius Green, another slaveholder who by his will dated April 10, 1818 devised to his daughter Permelia Green a Negro boy named Ambrose after the death of his wife. This may or may not be Ambrose Tarlton. The absence of many records hampers the search. On June 28, 1876 Ambrose bought part of “Kitty’s Point Farm”, 1 1/3 acres from John A. Dunbar and his wife, Kate E. Dunbar. The first wife of John A. Dunbar was Mary Maria McKay, daughter of Benjamin McKay and granddaughter of John and Susanna (Lowe) McKay. Ambrose Tarlton made his will on March 29, 1896. He gave his wife, Harriet Tarleton, his house and lot, one and one third acres, called a part of “Kitty’s Point” during her life, and afterwards to his daughter, Winnie Forrest. His personal property was to be divided equally between his son, Daniel Tarlton, and his daughter, Winnie Forrest, whom he appointed executrix. “Ambrose Tarlton, Colored, and an octogenarian, died recently at his residence on Smith’s Creek. He was a life long member of the Roman Catholic Church. May his precious soul shine in the most splendid glories of the Home above! “In my Father’s House there are many mansions.” God is no respecter of persons. Glorious

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consolation. This notice appeared in the column written by “Azzana”, an ex-Confederate soldier.” (Jesuit Missions by Edwin Beitzell). The maiden name of Harriett, wife of Ambrose Tarlton, is said to be Campbell. I have not had an opportunity to research Harriett, but she may have been owned by Daniel Wolstenholme Campbell (died 1830). If so, she had a brute for a master. Campbell was a chronic alcoholic and was known to frequently beat his wife (Caroline Smith) and young son, George Elwiley Campbell, born 1826 (no more than 3-4 years old at the time). His wife eventually fled and filed for divorce. If such a man would beat his wife and child, I’m sure there was no hesitancy to do the same with his slaves. Daniel Tarlton married Amanda Finnick according to the family tree at Ancestry.com. I think it’s more likely her maiden name was Fenwick. Daniel and Amanda were married here prior to 1880. Winnie Tarlton married John Alexander Forrest. She was living as late as 1920 when she was listed on the census as a widow. She appeared to still be living on the property she inherited from her father. At the time of the 1900 census, Winnie indicated she had 21 children, 11 of whom were living. John Howard Tarlton, son of Daniel and Amanda (Fenwick) Tarlton was born at St. Inigoes on June 29, 1886. He married Irena Boyer on September 2, 1908 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. John died in Coatesville, Pennsylvania in 1967.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

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“As Time Slips By…” By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer

Another example of how things slips up on us. Late Sunday evening, my husband and I were sitting on the couch watching TV, when he reached over, held my hand, and sweetly said, “We don’t need to worry about getting anything for each other for our anniversary tomorrow do we?” ANNIVERSARY!! Tomorrow??!! I know my eyes were real big when I looked back at him and said , “No, I haven’t even been out of the house since we were out on Saturday.” And my autoimmune disease(s) are at a point right now where if I am out and doing things one day, the next day I am basically immobile. Sunday was one of those “stay in flannels and fleece blanket on the couch” days. Darn, our anniversary slipped up on us. It’s not that we forgot. We remembered all day Saturday, well at least we remembered after the memorial service we were at in Virginia for my husband’s best friend, Tom. Afterwards, along with my husband’s daughter, we went to a couple wineries and toasted Tom and it was a great day in more ways than I can say. That was something Tom enjoyed doing when my husband would go visit him and get him out for the day. It seems so strange that a little over a year ago, Tom and his lovely, lively wife Rose were still alive. Rose died one year ago, and now Tom was gone too. A couple so full of energy and love and light now extinguished. Maybe you have met a couple like Tom and Rose: finishing each other’s sentences, talking over each other at a hundred miles a minute, correcting each other, but always together – always. That was them. I remember the first time meeting Tom and Rose. As someone mentioned at the memorial service, it was like being with the Bickersons (an old radio show about a feisty, constantly bickering couple). I was overwhelmed – sensory overload. Rose was Italian: passionate in life, in words, and in her love. Tom was passionate about Rose (his Roses as he used to call her), and life, and God. It was exhausting and exhilarating all at the same time. And yes, it was like being in the audience of a live comedy show at times. But their love, their love was the undercurrent through all. You might have thought they were really upset with each other at first meeting, but their love showed in their eyes, through all the dialogue, or until Rose got tired of keeping the banter going. Because as everyone who spoke said at the service, from his children, his siblings, his Pastors, to his friends, Tom loved to talk. He loved to find out who you were, how you were, what you thought, if he could debate you, lead you to God, or later, just talk to keep the emptiness of the loss of his Roses from seeping in. A memory that my husband and I have when we saw Tom in the hospital for his own cancer not long after Rose died was him telling us that the night Rose passed away, he was talking to and trying to comfort Rose. She quietly laid on her hospital bed listening to Tom patter on, and finally said, “Be quiet Tom, I need to rest”. And just as quietly slipped away. Tom told that in fairly good humor, adding that he probably was talking too much. All of this came into my head along with the panic of not being prepared for our anniversary this year, and I started crying. My husband was of course comforting, saying, I know you’re not feeling well, and that he didn’t get anything either – so not to worry. We had other things planned for next weekend anyway. But, I still felt that feeling of loss, of my old prepared self - slipping away. We ended up having a spontaneously fun day at the movies on Monday. We drove all the way up to Annapolis to see St. Vincent. And I had to laugh to myself many times on the way up the road as we would discuss this topic or that, and debate, and sometimes fuss, but all the while we held hands, and we were together – like always. 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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Three Syllables, A Veteran’s Day Irony Laura Joyce Contributing Writer To the blonde woman, the one in the gold SUV, who was in such a rush to get out of Leonardtown just after the parade on Veteran’s Day: this one’s for you. I’m calling you out. It was bad enough that she ignored the fact that one pedestrian (that would be me) was already in the crosswalk just to her right; I’m fairly quick on my feet, and I was able to get out of her way. There were five other pedestrians just entering the crosswalk, though, to her left. All she had to do was glance out of the window in either direction, and she’d have seen us. And, in fact, she did glance to the left and to the right; I’ll give her that. That makes it even worse, even harder to understand why she did what she did next: first, she looked both ways, appearing to check for cars, and then, she pulled out into the square, completely ignoring the people all around her. I have to wonder: what was she thinking? What was she is such a hurry to reach that she almost ran over my feet and risked mowing down the five people on her left? Even more importantly—and I’ll admit, this is the part of the story where I really lose my cool—how did she fail to register that not only were two of the five people on her left in wheelchairs, but they were veterans, too? The fatigues, the hats, the medals: it was hard to miss. This small moment on Veteran’s Day 2014 was brought to you by the letters i-r-o-n-y. A guy gets drafted in 1970, let’s say (and no matter what you thought then, or might think now, about the legitimacy of that war or any other, that veteran risked his life in service to his country—in service to the SUV-driver’s country, to our country). At the very least, the trajectory of his life was changed forever; whether it’s good, bad, or some combination of both, there’s no denying that a year or two spent in a foreign and hostile land, away from family and friends and all that’s familiar, changes a life in lasting ways. Now, after attending the Veteran’s Day parade in Leonardtown, the veteran wheels himself onto the sidewalk to return to his car while our SUV-driver exits a hair salon and retrieves her vehicle. Watching what comes next, and seeing the veteran brake his wheelchair rapidly, you get the distinct idea that he’s had to do this before. I’d be willing to bet that this is not the first crosswalk that has posed as much danger to him as a sniper on a hill in Vietnam. It’s fortunate that the veteran’s instinct for self-preservation was better-developed than the SUV driver’s willingness to go along with Maryland’s pedestrian and crosswalk laws, which—even if you interpret them from a perspective that is almost entirely biased toward drivers—clearly give the right-of-way to pedestrians who are in or about to be in a crosswalk. To be fair, it’s not just the SUVdriver who seems to believe that the opposite is true. I may be calling her out, but almost every time I’m in a place where there are crosswalks, I’m also in a place where there are some people

who completely ignore them. Some people seem to think that their need for speed trumps everyone else’s right to get across a street or parking lot without losing a limb. Maybe they rationalize it; maybe this driver was figuring that if you’ve got enough time to hang around at a parade, surely you have the time to cool your heels (or your wheels) while she rushes through the crosswalk. It was bad enough that my two civilian feet were endangered, whether that was the result of bad judgment because of being hurried or the result of making a decision to take the right-of-way because an SUV is bigger and faster than pedestrians. Even now, though, a week later, I can’t stop thinking about the irony, the fact that on Veteran’s Day, in a place where he should have been completely safe, the person put at risk was someone who had once walked into harm’s way to make things safe for all of us. I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

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