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Gov.-elect Larry Hogan said Monday that he would take up the cause of state agriculture by opposing the soonto-be-enacted phosphorus management tool (PMT), a set of regulations that stringently regulates the use of fertilizers by farmers. Outgoing Gov. Martin O’Malley is set to sign the regulations into law as one of his last acts. Hogan made his comments while speaking at the Maryland Farm Bureau’s annual convention in Ocean City, saying it would be the first issue his administration would take up. “The first fight will be against these politically motivated, midnight hour phosphorus management tool regulations that the outgoing administration is trying to force upon you in these closing days,” Hogan said. “We won’t allow them to put you out of business, destroy your way of life or decimate your entire industry.” The PMT is a model that allows farmers to ascertain better where excess phosphorus exists in the soil and where there is the potential for runoff into the Chesapeake Bay Watershed — the existence of the PMT is predicated on the watershed implementation plan the state has pushed over the past several years to reduce phosphorus, nitrogen and sediment as contaminants that pollute waterways. The reduction plan is projected to cost billions of dollars statewide over the next decade and is a direct result of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Obama Administration orders to clean up the bay. Farmers have railed against the regulations since for
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many it would mean that they would have to abandon using cheap and plentiful chicken manure from the Eastern Shore’s massive poultry operations and use synthetic fertilizers instead at a higher cost. The Business Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) at Salisbury University released a study last month on the potential costs of implementing the PMT that could range between $22.5 million to $30 million dollars to farmers but the benefits of pollution reduction to the bay at large could result in an increase in $22 billion in “added annual economic value throughout the watershed.” Jamie Raley, president of the St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau, said the restrictions on using phosphorus-rich chicken manure would be deeply felt here in Southern Maryland. He said that for decades scientists had been teaching local farmers that phosphorous that was trapped in clay-laden soils, which are abundant here, were at little risk of leaching into the watershed. The problem, he said, was that by using the PMT soils in Southern Maryland would test for high concentrations of the element and be restricted from any additional natural fertilizers. But the phosphorus trapped in the soils now does little to sustain crop growth, he said, and farmers depended on new phosphorus to make a living. Synthetic fertilizers only raised the costs of their operations. “O’Malley’s going to stick it to us because we did not support [Lt. Gov.] Anthony Brown in the election,” Raley said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Hunting to Reopen at Newtowne Neck By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Local hunters will have more opportunities to stalk game this hunting season, according to the state’s Department of Natural Resources, after state land at Newtowne Neck State Park has officially been reopened. The land had been closed off for more than a year after World War II ordinance there had been found washed up on the beach on several occasions over the past two years. David Heilmeier, natural resources spokesman, said hunting will be cut short there because of the late start this season. “It’s not quite the full season,” Heilmeier said. “It’s an interim plan.” Christy Bright, manager at Point Lookout State Park, said officials spoke with members of a local committee that was working on a master plan for the future of the park and concluded that low impact activities like hiking and fishing could be reinstituted in the park land; hunting was also considered a low-impact activity. Supporters of Newtowne Neck, who have long advocated for a master plan since the state bought the land in 2009 from Jesuits who had owned it for centuries, are dismayed that the decision to reinstitute hunting there went forward without the planning process being completed. They say that lobbying in Annapolis by a hunters’ advocacy group was given too much weight in the decision making process. “Truthfully I am disappointed that you have succumbed to the political pressure of the Maryland Hunter’s Coalition,” wrote Sarah Mitisick in a letter to DNR Secretary Joseph Gill. “I find this hunting proposal inappropriate not because I am against hunting… but I’m outraged that one group has moved to the head of the line and I am resentful that you have allowed this to happen.” Mitisick said “there was no consensus on this hunting proposal” among members of the planning committee. Because hunting was a low-impact activity Bright said, it was reinstituted. “I don’t believe it undermined the master planning process at all,” she said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer On Thursday, Dec. 4 at 11:25 a.m., 13 volunteer firefighters from the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire at 2565 Old Washington Road in Waldorf after a citizen traveling on Old Washington Road alerted authorities. The blaze caused an estimated $100 in damage to the two-story single-family home; the firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze within five minutes. The fire originated in the second floor closet and is considered incendiary, according to Deputy Fire Marshal (DFM) D. Brenneman, who responded to the scene. Two days later, on Saturday Dec. 6 at 5:40 p.m., 49 volunteer firefighters from the Waldorf, La Plata, Bryans Road, Hughesville, Brandywine, Accokeek, Clinton and Baden Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the same residence for a report of another fire. A citizen traveling on Old Washington Road reported the blaze after noticing smoke and flames coming from the vacant house, according to DFM Melissa Decker, who responded to this incident. The firefighters were able to extinguish the fire within 30 minutes. The blaze caused an estimated $50,000 in damage to the two-story single-family residence. Along with the first fire, this blaze originated in the second floor closet as well and is considered incendiary, according to officials. The homeowner is identified as George Grinder, according to officials. The investigation is currently on going and anyone with information pertaining to these incidents is encouraged to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6834.
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By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer On Thursday Dec. 4 at 1:24 p.m. 12 firefighters from the Lexington Park Volunteer Fire Department responded to 48453 Sandy’s Way in Lexington Park for a report of a fire; the volunteer firefighters discovered the blaze in the living room. The blaze originated from the fireplace due to embers igniting nearby combustibles, according to Deputy Fire Marshal Don Brenneman, who responded to the scene. The blaze caused an estimated $3,500 in damage to the one-story single family home; there was one smoke alarm present in the residence. The volunteer firefighters extinguished the blaze within five minutes. The fire was ruled accidental and no injuries were reported. The fire was discovered by an officer from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Department, according to officials. The Red Cross is currently assisting the family and the tenants were not home at the time of the fire. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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At its December meeting the St. Mary’s County Rescue Squad Association recognized its longtime president, Dr. John Roache, for his many years of service. Dr. Roache, who has led the organization for the past 28 years, was recognized for his many years of service to the citizens of St. Mary’s County and the State of Maryland from the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) by MIEMSS State EMS Medical Director, Photo Courtesy St. Mary’s County Public Information Office Dr. Richard Alcorta. Dr. Roache received Commissioner Todd Morgan, Dr. John Roache, Delegate John Wood and Dr. Richard Alcorta, Maryland Institute for Emergency a commendation from St. Medical Services Systems State EMS Medical Director Mary’s County Commissioner Todd Morgan on behalf of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and was presented with a citation from Maryland Delegate John Wood on behalf of the Southern Maryland Delegation. The mission of the Rescue Squad Association is to promote and establish minimum standards regarding equipment and personnel concerned with providing emergency care in St. Mary’s County, foster mutual aid, make recommendations to county government as to emergency and disaster programs for the county, to promote and assist in the establishment and training of emergency care organizations, to cultivate friendship among member organizations, to promote safety and always work to the best interest of the people of St. Mary’s County. St. Mary’s County Government Press Release
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Hewitt: Tulagi Place Needs Urgent Cleanup By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Tulagi Place in Lexington Park “looks like the devil” according to County Commissioner Mike Hewitt and the county must act now to clean up the trash and blight that has long plagued that corner of the Great Mills Road corridor. Hewitt made his comments during the closing moments of the Board of County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, just hours before elected leaders were to commemorate the restoration of an old “Flat Tops” building in the same neighborhood that is now being used as an interpretive center for the United States Colored Troops memorial. “It just looks bad for the community,” Hewitt said of the general condition there, adding that the county should get about cutting grass, trimming back trees and putting out trash cans in the area. Hewitt said he also heard complaints from residents in the neighborhood after eating at Linda’s Café, which sits in Tulagi Place. He said the county should seek to learn the intentions of property owners as to whether they would help combat the blight. “The more we let it [the neighborhood] down shame on us,” Hewitt said. Some of the buildings to which Hewitt was referring were once an O’Brien Realty office at the corner of Great Mills Road and Route 235, directly across from the gate to Patuxent River Naval Air Station. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Petitioners Rally for Senior Center Project By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Pressure is mounting on county elected leaders to move the planning of a new Garvey Senior Center up two years from 2018 to 2016 from a group that claims to have offered 3,000 signatures in support of the effort. “The senior population in Leonardtown has been steadily increasing and more citizens are retiring earlier creating a much greater need for a larger and more suitable senior activity center to meet their needs,” a letter from the newly-formed Garvey Senior Activity Center Group states. The group quotes the county’s own capital improvement program (CIP) in saying the potential senior population in St. Mary’s could increase by 258 percent, the highest increase in Maryland projected. “It suggests the ideal solution is a new facility in a different location,” the letter states of the CIP report. “The present building was built in 1954.” Commissioner Todd Morgan said the county only began its budget work sessions this week for fiscal 2016 and getting four new commissioners up to speed on the process for public facilities construction was essential. The current CIP budget is $64.8 million. “We have to sit down and see how much money we have and we have to come up with priorities,” Morgan said. Some of the projects currently demanding funding include the new Capt. Walter Francis Duke Elementary School in Leonardtown and the renovation of Spring Ridge Middle School. Reports from the state show that legislators will have to deal with a combined deficit of nearly $900 as well as dwindling revenues from sources like gas taxes due to dropping fuel prices. Local lawmakers say they will have a better picture of revenues next week. “Everyone has needs and wants and everybody wants more services,” Morgan said. Design costs for the new center are estimated at $574,200, while construction could cost $5.6 million. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Local County News GOP Operative Now No. 2 in State Party
Sotterley Season
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Mary Burke-Russell, a local leader in the St. Mary’s County GOP, just won election as First Vice Chair of the state Republican Party. Burke-Russell, who recently stepped down as the chair of the county’s Republican Central Committee to pursue her latest office, was one of the strategists locally who helped bring out the overwhelming vote for GOP candidates in the Nov. 4 election. Gov.-elect Larry Hogan took a three to one vote advantage in St. Mary’s County as part of his surprise win to become just the third Republican in the last half-century to win the governor’s mansion. In Maryland, Democrats outnumber Republicans by a 2-to-1 margin but Russell said she would continue her work to bolster Mary Burke-Russell the party’s organization, recruit candidates for the 2016 election and strengthen ties to conservative Democrats who feel left out of the more left-wing ideology of the state’s Democratic Party. Burke-Russell’s election puts her just one step behind party Chair Diana Waterman in the leadership structure. Burke-Russell defeated Collins Bailey to take the seat at the party’s convention last week. “We made substantial gains this election,” she said. “We are a purple state now, not a blue state. “It’s good to be a Republican in Maryland now.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
Unites States Colored Troops Memorial Commissioners John O’Connor, Todd Morgan, Tom Jarboe, Mike Hewitt and Randy Guy surround Nathaniel Scroggins, president of the United Committee for African American Contributions, as they cut the ribbon for the newly refurbished interpretive center for the United States Colored Troops Memorial in John G. Lancaster Park.
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Celebrate the season at Sotterley Plantation, all within Sotterley’s 300 year-old Plantation House! Experience the interactive living history tour, Common Lives, Shared Sentiments as you visit family members from the past who called Sotterley their home. Interact with the performers and enjoy light refreshments at this unique Sotterley event! Advance reservations required. No walk-ins. $15 per person. Purchase tickets online: www.sotterley.org.
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Local News Commissioners Launch BoardDocs eGovernance Initiative With their terms of office beginning, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will usher in a new eGovernance initiative, BoardDocs. The initiative began with their Dec. 2 meeting. The electronic program will not only save time and resources, but also provide public access to meeting agenda items and related documents and information via the county’s website. At the conclusion of each meeting individuals can review the agenda items and see what action the commissioners took, complete with voting results. All documents associated with the meeting are automatically archived and can be accessed by meeting date or by using the system’s comprehensive search feature. An added feature will be video linking by agenda item. Meeting videos posted to the county’s YouTube channel will be linked to BoardDocs providing quick access for citizens to view the video portion of a related agenda items. Individuals will no longer need to scroll through long sections of online video to search for the item they would like to view. “We are pleased to announce this new initiative,” said former Commissioner President Jack Russell. “Lowering costs and increasing efficiency is important, but we were especially proud of the increased transparency that will provide a basis for even better and more open communication with the public.” BoardDocs can be accessed at www.stmarysmd.com by clicking on the BoardDocs icon, located on the row directly below the Tourism banner on the county’s homepage. Individuals can also access the program directly at http:// www.boarddocs.com/md/stmarysco/Board.nsf/ Public. St. Mary’s County Government Press Release
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Boeing Funds Oyster Restoration & Outreach to Youth Groups for the 6th Year
Volunteers with Leadership Southern Maryland’s Teen LEAD Leadership program pose with organizers after learning about oyster culture, dissecting oyster, seining for fish, and planting 600,000 baby oysters in the St. Mary’s River oyster sanctuary.
The Boeing Company awarded a $25,000 grant to St. Mary's River Watershed Association, enabling the Association to carry on oyster restoration and storm water mitigation projects within the watershed. Volunteers, many from local youth groups and schools, make up the workforce, take ownership of the project, and benefit from hands-on experiences. These personal connections with the natural environment enhance understanding of our place and foster stewardship. This year through Boeing support, the Association was able to engage 273 volunteers in over 1,000 hours of community service installing rain gardens, manufacturing oyster reef balls, surveying oyster bars, monitoring water quality, and striking and planting six million oysters in the St. Mary’s River oyster sanctuary. A major focus of Boeing support is to engage diverse communities of youths and youth groups in hands-on experiences and structured education about our environment. The first big event under the Boeing grant will be in May and we are in the process of recruiting a youth group or groups who will learn about oyster culture and the importance of clean water followed by the planting of a half million, ten-month old oysters. The public will be invited to the St. Mary’s College of Maryland waterfront to witness and participate in this exciting event. The result will be cleaner waters in St. Mary's River, and ultimately, the Chesapeake Bay. Boeing Global Corporate Citizenship local community investor, Oscar Ocasio, is usually lending a hand and this
29th Annual Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit
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Enjoy “Christmas by the Bay” with vintage dolls, toys, and miniature trains, many in a nautical setting. Museum store open for shopping!
Dec. 1 to Dec. 19 (Wed-Mon) 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 20 to Jan. 4 (Open Daily) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Christmas Eve, Day and New Year’s
is a chance to personally thank Boeing for their extensive support throughout the St. Mary’s County community. “We are more effective and can inform a greater audience through the support of Boeing Global Corporate Citizenship. Oscar is truly dedicated to making our youth into stewards and productive citizens and we are honored that Boeing has selected the Association to carry on this important work,” said Association Executive Director Bob Lewis. Since 2004, the St. Mary's River Watershed Association has stimulated new efforts to protect and enhance the watershed in ways that also revitalize the economic, social, and cultural health of the community. St. Mary’s River Watershed Association Press Release
Piney Point Lighthouse Holiday Exhibit
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Enjoy this military-themed exhibit with authenitic items from WWI and WWII. Learn about the War of 1812 and the Civil War. Kids activities!
Dec. 1 to Dec. 19 (Thurs - Mon) 12pm to 4 pm) Dec. 20 to Jan. 4 (Open daily) 10 am to 4 pm Closed Christmas Eve, Day and New Year’s.
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UMD UAS Test Site Flies Talon 240 The University of Maryland (UMD) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site conducted flight operations with the Talon 240, a 140 pound UAS with a 20 foot wingspan, at Crisfield Airport in Somerset County, MD today, successfully proving the operational processes and procedures required to fly larger UAS. “We can’t overstate the significance of our operations today,” Tony Pucciarella, Director of Operations for the Test Site said. “We verified not only our operational and safety procedures, but also successfully worked with our partners to ensure the system’s airworthiness; the first step in the FAA’s rigorous Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) process.” The airworthiness process the UMD UAS Test Site uses is one Mr. Pucciarella, a recognized expert in un-
manned systems, developed based on more than 25 years working in and with the Navy. The process involves having each component of the system verified by a Subject Matter Expert with final airworthiness certified by the UMD Research Department. Chancellor William “Brit” Kirwan of the University System of Maryland said, “What our team of scientists and engineers accomplished today is no small feat. The University System of Maryland and our flagship campus, the University of Maryland at College Park, are focused on advancing our state as a leader in UAS research and this flight is an important milestone in establishing our capabilities as a world-class research base for UAS testing.” The UMD UAS Test Site partners with industry, academia, and government agencies to offer demonstrated expertise to support UAS-related research, testing, and education through safe, efficient, effective operations. Upcoming Test Site supported research flights include fisheries surveys, student UAS research, utilities research, and public safety support. “The success we’ve experienced today with the Talon 240 Unmanned System is the result of the strong partnership we have with the University of Maryland, the operational expertise of the test site, and our dedicated Marylandbased staff,” stated UAV Solutions CEO Bill Davidson. “The state of Maryland has a rich history in commercial, military, and unmanned aviation and we are excited to be a part of that legacy. UAVS is very proud to be involved with the UMD UAS Test Site, its employees, and advocates and we look forward to follow on research flights.” Other projects in progress at the UMD UAS Test Site include natural resource surveys, utilities inspections, agriculture research, and support to emergency services as well as ongoing work with high school and university students.
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics division, assisted by support team and patrol deputies, made multiple arrests of Calvert and St. Mary’s County residents. According to officials, authorities conducted an undercover investigation, named “Operation Naughty List,” with the intent of targeting websites that are frequently used to solicit prostitution in St. Mary’s County. “Beyond the quality of life issues that are associated with prostitution, other serious criminal acts, such as human trafficking; sexual assault; drug distribution and robbery, are known to have a prostitution nexus,” according to officials from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. In one incident, detectives answered a posting involving a female, who offered to exchange sex for money. The suspect claimed to be 19-years-old; the female arrived to the location and stated she was going to perform the sexual act in exchange for money. During the search incident to arrest, detectives recovered Oxycodone and marijuana. After she was placed under arrest, authorities discovered she was 16 years old and a Calvert County resident. Calvert County Juvenile Services was contacted and the minor was released to her parent pending her hearing in Juvenile Court. Authorities arrested 16 suspects, from several areas of Maryland and Virginia, during the course of “Operation Naughty List.” David Nevins, 28, of California; Anthony Miluzzo, 26, of Lexington Park; David Bryner, 50, of Hollywood; Donald Gates, 53, of Lusby; Rodger Leasure, 51, of Lexington Park; Kenneth Moir, 48, of Callaway; William Parrot, 24, of Lusby; Christopher Knott, 27, of California; Shaun Jennings, 37, of Loveville; Dash Daniels, 32, of California; Robert Millar, 43, of Hopewell, Va.; Debbrato Das, 31, of Lexington Park; Allendy Perez, 37, of Lexington Park, were arrested for “Solicitation of Prostitution” for paying for a sex act. Allyson Pallanti, 20, of Baltimore; Kelly Gipson, 47, of Lanham; Patricia Butler, 36, of Lexington Park, were arrested for “Solicitation of Prostitution” for agreeing to provide a sex act for money, according to police. “This operation confirms the value in consistently enforcing crimes related to prostitution. Hopefully [these] young women will receive some much needed help, employees who have sensitive positions that are easily compromised will realize how vulnerable they’ve become, and that each of the offenders exposed themselves to a safety and health risk,” Captain Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of the Vice and Narcotics division, said.
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What Do Other Schools Have That Mother Catherine Does Not? I am writing in reference to an article that was in the Friday, Dec. 5, edition of The Enterprise. Once again, the dismal outlook for the future of Mother Catherine Spalding School was “newsworthy”. My son began his formal education in 2003 as a member of the first-ever Pre-K class at this fine school. Originally, we planned on him only attending for that year; but the fantastic teacher he had and the overall atmosphere of the school quickly had us thinking twice about our plan. Needless to say, one year led to the next and then the next. Then, before we knew it, it was the Spring of 2013 and my son’s time at this beautiful school was coming to an end. Each of the ten years he attended, he was blessed to have such wonderful teachers sharing their faith and knowledge. In addition to the required curriculum, he learned the importance of having values, morals, respect and character through the lessons of the Catholic Faith that were shared with him and his classmates on a daily basis. The situation the school community finds itself in on a seemingly annual basis is heartwrenching and disgraceful. I find it a testament to the will of the staff and families of Mother Catherine that the school has any students walking through its doors. For years, this wonderful school has been plagued with bad press primarily due to the threat of closure. Given that, I don’t know how there are as many students enrolled as there currently are. I no longer have a student at Mother Catherine, but I can tell you that this school was a wonderfully positive experience for my son who attended from Pre-K through 8th grade. With all of that said, I simply cannot understand how a school that has five parishes affiliated with it could possibly be in this predicament. How is it that other Catholic schools in our area with only one or two parishes affiliated with them are bursting at the seams? It just doesn't make sense. So, then, the obvious question is: "What do those schools do or have that's different from Mother Catherine?" On the surface, it would seem that Mother Catherine has an advantage over all other Catholic schools due to the mere fact of the five parishes. Enrollment should be easy with so many families with children filling the pews each week; but, surprisingly, that is not the case. Could it be that the beautiful school fa-
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cility doesn't appeal to those families? No! Could it be that the school is lacking knowledgeable, caring, and faithful teachers and staff? I think not! Could it be that the very involved, hardworking, dedicated principal is secretly hoping the school will close so she has the opportunity to look for a new job? Absurd! Could it be that the quality of the music, art, theater, and technology programs are so far below that of the other Catholic schools in the area? Absolutely not! So what, then, is the difference? Could it be that the school advisory board needs an overhaul? Does it need some new, fresh, faces that have a stake in the success of the school? That would be a start! Could it be that there is not enough said about this wonderful school at each of the 16 Masses held each weekend (four at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morganza, four at Immaculate Conception Church in Mechanicsville, four at Our Lady of the Wayside Church in Chaptico, two at Holy Angels Church in Avenue, and two at Sacred Heart Church in Bushwood)? Could be. As a former parishioner at one of the 5 parishes, I can tell you the school was NEVER mentioned during Mass other than the last week in January, which is deemed Catholic Schools Week. If my son did not already attend, I would hardly know there was a school affiliated with the church. Could it be that the school administrator seems to have some other agenda besides the success of the school? I think we hit the nail squarely on the head with this one. If the current administrator's plate is filled with other obligations, why not simply hand the reins over to one of the other four priests. There's no shame in admitting that you are overwhelmed, if that is indeed the case. It is sad that the Archdiocese of Washington and the School Administrator do not hold Mother Catherine Spalding School’s mission of teaching and sharing the love of the Catholic Faith in as high regard as the staff and the school community do. I have always believed that sharing the faith with the children of the parish on a daily basis was the primary reason for having Catholic Schools in the first place. Am I wrong about this? Michelle Lowe Hollywood, Md.
The Garvey Senior Activity Center Group Thanks Community for Support
Co-Leads, Pam Herold, Dale Taylor, and Margaret Forrest – Garvey Senior Activity Center Group The Garvey Senior Activity Center Group is a grass roots organization established to gain community support for a new Garvey Senior Activity Center. The Garvey Senior Activity Center Group would like to thank the following businesses that enabled us to reach our goal of 3,000 signatures on a Petition to move the “Planning for a new Garvey Center from 2018 to 2016 in the Capital Improvements Budget”. The Garvey Senior Activity Center Group extends many thanks to the following businesses that assisted us in reaching this goal: Ye Ole Towne Cafe (Leonardtown), Kevin’s Kafe (Leonardtown), Chaptico Market (Chapitco), Murphy’s Town and Country Market (Avenue), Hills Store (Helen), True Value (Leonardtown), Olde Towne Pub (Leonardtown), Dee’s Shear Perfection Beauty Salon (Leonardtown), Cafe' Des Artistes (Leonardtown), Castilian Hair Fashions (Lexington Park), and NARFE Chapter 969 Organization. These businesses/organizations allowed the Garvey Senior Activity Center Group to gather signatures in support of a new Garvey Senior Center. We would also like to extend our thanks to the citizens of St. Mary’s County for signing the petitions to support this effort. We actually achieved above and beyond our goal of 3,000 signatures. Thank you to all from the group’s Co-Leads, Dale Taylor, Pam Herold, and Margaret Forrest. Lastly, we’d like to thank anyone we may have, inadvertently, omitted who helped us with this effort. Written by: Pam Herold
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LEGAL NOTICE In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Md George M. Thompson 43865 Thompson Farm Lane Hollywood, Maryland 20636 Plaintiff v. Civil Action 14- 001734 TAX SALE James Robert Adams 5249 Parham Rd. Groveton, GA 30813 & Carroll F Delozier 13425 Point Lookout Rd, Apt 25 Ridge, MD 20680 & Janice Elaine Johnson 25745 Colton Point Rd Morganza, MD 20660 & Joseph Michael Adams, Sr 25023 Sotterley Rd Hollywood, MD 20636 & Patricia Lynn DiMeo 5183 Britten Lane Ellicott City, MD 21043 & Margaret Ann Johnson 5120 Herron Road Keystone Heights, FL32656 & Lisa Anne Adams 1010 Ironwood Lane Hanover, MD 21076 & Patricia Ellyson 2911 New Kent Hwy Quinton, VA 23141 & William H Johnson 25719 Johnson Dr Morganza, MD 20660 & Eleanor A Alvey 45470 Steer Horn Neck Rd Hollywood, MD 20636 & Susan Marie Gagliardi 25715 Goodrich Lane Morganza, MD 20660 & Doris C Lawrence 27044 Mechanicsville Rd Mechanicsville, MD 20659 & Harold A Anderson, Jr 27600 Baptist Church Rd Mechanicsville, MD 20659 & Agnes Louise Bennett 39553 Ledford Dr Clements, MD 20624 &
Donna Marie Garrison 9917 S McKinley Oklahoma City, OK 73139 & Daniel W Gatton 24675 KMR Way Hollywood, MD 20636 & Jo Allen Cusic Mattingly 25536 Jimmys Ln Hollywood, MD 20636 & Michael J Mattingly 22620 Cedar Lane Rd Leonardtown, MD 20650 & Douglas W Bowles 44149 Joy Chapel Rd Hollywood, MD 20636 & David W Gatton 26998 Cat Creek Rd Mechanicsville, MD 20659 & Nancy T Mattingly 24769 Sotterley Rd Hollywood, MD 20636 & Francis X Bowles 25000 Sotterley Rd Hollywood, MD 20636 & Phyllis Ann Hall 24084 Hurry Rd Chaptico, MD 20621 & Lisa Claire Miedzinski 24973 Briscoe Rd Hollywood, MD 20636 & Wallace R Bowles 25100 Sotterley Rd Hollywood, MD 20636 & Raymond Anthony Hicks 4495 Padgett Rd White Plains, MD 20659-2846 & Paul Arthur Murdock Jr 1533 Lantern Rest Rd Unit 204 Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 & Ann M Combs 40995 Paw Paw Hallow Ln Leonardtown, MD 20650 & Catherine M Johnson 5222 N Bales Ave Kansas City, MO 64119 & Eileen Naughton 4417 Fair Stone Drive #106 Fairfax, VA 22033 &
Mary Jeanette Cooper 22873 Dement Lane California, MD 20619 & James Claude Johnson c/o Joshua Johnson 44584 Tall Timbers Rd Tall Timbers, MD 20690 & Rita Lorraine Nelson 27196 Mechanicsville Rd Mechanicsville, MD 20659 & Margaret M Reeder 43005 Hugh Dr Hollywood, MD 20636 & Robert Scully, Jr 125 Allnutt Ct, Apt 210 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 & Samuel C Thompson 45550 Deer Crossing Lane California, MD 20619 & Alice Ann Sarfati 1 Meadowfair Ct The Woodlands, TX 77381 & Pamela Scruggs Sherman 8405 Harbour Pt Alpharetta, GA 30005 & Wayne A Thompson 24730 Sotterley Road Hollywood, MD 20636 & Paula R Scruggs 677 Red Hill Dr Urbanna, VA 23175 & Katherine Ann Spalding 22680 Cedar Ln Ct Apt 3208 Leonardtown, MD 20650 & Albert Francis Scully, Jr 9202 51st Ave College Park, MD 20740 & Bernardo Tapia 481 Rosina Dr Los Oso, CA 93402 & and All persons having or claiming to have any interest in Real Estate described as follows: All that property described in the deed dated January 29, 1879, and recorded among the land records of St. Mary’s County of Maryland at Liber JFF 3, Folio 306 as “Part of Well Found”, containing 40 acres of land, more or less. Defendants
COMPLAINT TO FORECLOSE RIGHTS OF REDEMPTION The object of this Proceeding is to ensure the Foreclosure of all Rights of Redemption in the following property sold by the Collector of Taxes for St. Mary’s County and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff on March 07, 2014. Said Property is described as follows: 38.547 acres, more or less, located on Lawrence Hayden Road in the Third Election District of St. Mary’s County, Maryland per a Survey Plat dated April 5, 2010 and recorded among the Land Records of St. Mary’s County, Maryland in Plat Book JWW No. 68, Folio 51. Being the land called and known as PART WELL FOUND that was conveyed by James H. Wilson, Trustee, to Samuel C. Thompson by Deed dated January 20, 1879 and recorded amount the Land Records of St. Mary’s County Maryland in Liber JFF No. 3 at pages 306 and 307. The Complaint to Foreclose Right of Redemption states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for Redemption have not been paid, although more than six (6) months and a day from the date of sale has transpired. It is thereupon this 24th day of November, 2014 by The Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland, Ordered, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in a newspaper having a general circulation in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, once a week for three (3) successive weeks, warning the Defendants and all persons having or claming to have any interest in the said property to be and appear in this Court by the 24th day of January, 2015, and redeem the property and answer the Complaint or thereafter a Final Decree will be rendered Foreclosing All Rights of Redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Joan W. Williams Clerk of the Court
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More Questions About Martirano’s Farewell Party
First off, good job on the report identifying the donors for Martirano’s farewell party. However, I would like to know more, like who organized it and who accepted the money? I’m asking these questions because this event has ethic violations written all over it and everyone that pays tax around here should be concerned. In my business and most people with corporate and government positions, know it is unethical to accept any gift over twenty dollars from a supplier. This logically prevents improper influence in hiring or choosing a contractor/supplier. Pessin Katz Law is contracted by the Board of Education to perform a service. That same law firm gave $1000 dollars for the farewell party. That is a major conflict of interest and anyone involved needs to be held accountable. The Board of Education’s Ethics policy BCA states, “It is evident that this confidence and trust is eroded when the conduct of public business is subject to improper influence and even the appearance of improper influence.” The St. Mary County Public School Ethic Panel FAQ further states the following: “A Board of Education member… may not directly solicit or facilitate the solicitation of a gift on behalf of himself/herself or on behalf of another person. A Board of Education member… may not knowingly accept a gift, directly or indirectly, from a person that the Board of Education member… knows or has reason to know is doing business with or seeking to do business with the school system or Board of Education…” Why are we hiring a law firm that doesn't even know or care that their gift could be considered unethical? Why did Martirano, Raspa, Matthews and Allen accept this unethical gift? Since the first three are gone, I guess the only one that can be held accountable is Cathy Allen. If Allen had any knowledge or involvement in the solicitation of the money from PK LAW or organization of the event then she needs to be brought up on Ethic’s charges. Even if she didn't do the above, she went to the party that was paid for by a supplier and thus received a gift indirectly. Pessin Katz Law needs to be dismissed immediately, because in my view there is an appearance of improper influence. Even if Cathy Allen is not charged in ethical violations, she should abstain from any vote or discussion when it comes to PK Law’s fate. Jack LeBaugh Lexington Park
Thank You
The family of the late Francis E. and Thomas L. Thompson would like to express sincere thanks to the family and friends for their many kind words of encouragement, prayers, cards , flowers, donations, visits and phone calls that we received following the deaths of our loved ones. Thanks so much, The Nelson and Thompson Family
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Letter of Thanks My Eagle Scout Service Project
I completed my Eagle Scout Service Project this past July - the remediation and reforestation of the METCOM well site located in Wildewood's "Neighborhood One". I wish to extend my thanks to a number of individuals and the principal sponsor and beneficiary of my project, Wildewood Association, Inc. (and its resident homeowners) for their support and time devoted to the successful completion of the project including, but not limited to the following: high school friends; fellow Scouts and Key Club members; my Scoutmaster, Mr. Nelsen; members of BSA Troop 1785's troop committee; BSA District Project Approval Representative, Mr. Mortensen; the Board of Directors of my sponsor, but especially, Ms. Duff, Mr. Green and Mr. Rusher; Neighborhood One's "chainsaw gang"; METCOM's Mr. Ichniowski, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Gibson, and other members of its staff; Mr. Muir, Forester with Maryland's Department of Natural Resources; Mr. Tarr and other members of our County's Department of Public Works staff; and, Mr. Baker. I also extend my thanks to any other volunteer i may have overlooked in writing this letter. Additionally, I wish to thank the following businesses for their support of my project as they supplied materials (and professional advice) on a discounted basis: Wentworth's Nursery (trees and related planting supplies); Mike Bowles/Bowles Trucking (mulch); and, Tractor Supply Co. (hosing and other supplies). I especially appreciated the expertise and time of Wentworth's Mr. Wentworth and Mr. Russell, and Tractor Supply Co.'s Mr. Denbo, as well as the assistance of Dillon with Bowles Trucking. Last, but not least, I wish to thank the members of my family for their support and effort ensuring the successful completion of my project. Zachary R. Brigham California, Md.
Bad Cops Please allow me to offer two solutions to the increasing incidents of police slaughter of innocent blacks, the onerous exhibition of racism in virtually every police/citizen confrontation, and the complete lack of oversight by police leadership. Since it is a well known condition where police accost blacks without reason and for the sole purpose of enabling the officer to draw his weapon and ‘score another hit,’ my first suggestion is this: Assign a defense lawyer to accompany every police patrol – walking and vehicular – in the United States. That should not be a problem since one can hardly turn around without tripping over a legal beagle trying to make a buck. Were this suggestion accepted, upon being called out to an incident, the police officer would have an ability to immediately call upon a professional legal advisor for the determination of whether a response to the incident should be made, upon arrival at the incident the amount of force that should be applied, and if subjected to threat with a deadly weapon, if and whether armed response if authorized. If suggestion number one is not considered feasible, then my second suggestion should be greeted with total acceptance. Simply put, rather than subject blacks to what is obviously continuous racist treatment by police throughout the United States, just disband police departments and require citizens to conduct themselves in the sane, reasonable, and lawful manner that is implied would be the case except for those bad, nasty cops who do those bad, nasty, racist things to those poor victims. James H. Hilbert Mechanicsville, Md.
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LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID LEONARDTOWN ENR UPGRADE TOWN OF LEONARDTOWN, MARYLAND Sealed Bids for construction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Enhanced Nutrient Removal (ENR) Upgrade for the Town of Leonardtown, Maryland, will be received by the Town Administrator in her office at 41660 Courthouse Drive, P.O. Box 1, Leonardtown, MD, 20650 until 2:00 pm local time on January 13, 2014, and at that place and time will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the designated date and time will not be accepted under any circumstances. The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations: Offices of Leonardtown 41660 Courthouse Drive Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 GHD Inc. 16701 Melford Boulevard Suite 330 Bowie, Maryland 20715 Digital sets of Bidding Documents may be purchased at the Offices of Leonardtown upon submission of a check or money order payable to Town of Leonardtown in the amount of $50. If mailing of documents is requested, it will be done at cost. No refunds will be made for the return of Bidding Documents. Direct all questions regarding distribution of Bidding Documents to: Laschelle McKay Town of Leonardtown Laschelle.mckay@verizon.net 301-475-9791 - Phone 301-475-5350 - Fax All other questions regarding the Bidding Documents shall be submitted in writing to: Jason VerNooy Jason.vernooy@ghd.com 240-206-6843 - Phone 240-206-6811 - Fax The subject heading for all e-mails and faxes shall be: Subject: Leonardtown WWTP ENR Upgrade No response will be given to questions received less than 14 days before the Bid opening date. Bidders shall review and acknowledge all Addenda on the Bid Form. This project will be funded in part by the Maryland Water Quality Financing Administration’s (MWQFA) State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) Program and the State ENR Grant Program. As a condition of federal grant awards, regulations require the SRF recipients (Town of Leonardtown) and prime contractor to make a good-faith effort to award a fair share of work to qualified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs). Bidders must demonstrate and document the affirmative steps to provide opportunities for DBEs to participate in the project. For additional information, please visit the MWQFA website: www.mde.state.md.us/wqfa. The project or segment thereof to be constructed in accordance with these contract documents is subject to the following requirements. In the event of conflict with other requirements of the contract documents, the following requirements control unless the requirement is a minimum requirement. Nothing in this document shall be construed to prohibit the owner from requiring additional assurances, guarantees, indemnities, or other contractual requirements from any other party to this agreement. I. REQUIREMENT AND CONTRACT PROVISIONS FOR THE PROJECT FINANCED THROUGH THE MARYLAND WATER QUALITY REVOLVING LOAN FUND AND THE MARYLAND DRINKING WATER REVOLVING LOAN FUND (APRIL 2014). I. THE PREVAILING FEDERAL WAGE RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR UNDER THE DAVIS-BACON AND RELATED ACTS. AVAILABLE AT: http://www.wdol.gov/. A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of 5 percent of Bidder’s maximum Bid price and in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or a Bid Bond (on the form included in the Bidding Documents) issued by a surety meeting the requirements of paragraphs 5.01 and 5.02 of the General Conditions. If, upon acceptance of a Bid, a Bidder fails to enter into a Contract with the Town Leonardtown, the bid security shall be forfeited to and become the property of the Town. No Bidder may withdraw its Bid within 120 days after the date of the Bid opening. The successful Bidder must furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond with a surety company satisfactory to the Town of Leonardtown and conforming to the prerequisite requirements of Article 5 of the General Conditions on the forms included in the Bidding Documents. The selection of a successful Bidder shall be based upon compliance with the Bidding Documents and due consideration of the following factors: lowest or best bid; quality of materials, equipment, and work being solicited; on time completion of previous projects; and responsibility of Bidder. The Town of Leonardtown reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all Bids as deemed in the best interests of the Town. Bidders are required to certify, under penalty of perjury, that Bids have been prepared without collusion with other Bidders, subcontractors, suppliers, etc. This certification is included with the Bid Form and each Bidder must sign in the space provided. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on the 18th day of December, 2014, at 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the Project, and a brief tour of the project site can be conducted following the meeting if requested. Attendance by prospective bidders is recommended but not mandatory. Laschelle McKay, Town Administrator Town of Leonardtown Dated: December 11, 2014
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Christmas is approaching and people are starting their searches for the perfect present. At My Dreams Country Store in Mechanicsville, they just might find it. Established in 1998, My Dreams Country Store has a variety of unique items to offer, picked personally by Penny O’Connell, who has owned and operated the store fir the last five years, with assistance from her daughter, Julian King. “I have an eye for it! I tend to know what people like,” O’Connell said. Not only does O’Connell know what people like, but she likes people! So much so that meeting a myriad of customers has become her favorite part of the job, she said. In addition to a love for people, O’Connell has a passion for all things old fashioned. “I’ve always had a love for old fashioned things. I love crafts and country themeed things too,” O’Connell said. This passion eventually led to inspiration, which O’Connell used to lead My Dreams Country Store to success. “I like to decorate and I like country and primitive things. There aren’t other shops around here like this, and I didn’t like having to travel so far to find things I like,” O’Connell said. Her desire to bring items she enjoyed closer to home has brought O’Connell a customer base that shares her love of country and primitive decor. Customers especially like to purchase the store’s primitive trees and timer candles, O’Connell said. In addition to these popular products, My Dreams Country Store also stocks upholstered furniture, Amish-made wood furniture, framed artwork, linens, candles and oil, braided rugs, Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls. holiday decorations and much more, O’Connell said.
My Dreams Country Store is participating in the Pax River Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The store will also partake in The Christmas Village event coming to the fairgrounds from Dec. 19 to Dec. 21. “We will be doing home decor, handmade wreathes. We’ll have sleds, jars timer candles and an assortment of potpourri,” O’Connell said. If you’re on the lookout for that special gift, My Dreams Country Store will help you find the best present you can give. For more information about My Dreams Country Store, visit www. mydreamscountrystore.com, call 301373-2006 or visit the store at 26530 Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville. Hours of operation are Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. news@countytimes.net
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Home for the Holidays: Is Your Car Up for the Journey? Before packing up the car to head home for the holidays, make sure your vehicle is ready for the journey. Conducting a thorough vehicle inspection will help avoid the inconvenience and potential safety hazards of breaking down miles away from home. The non-profit Car Care Council recommends a check of the following, often overlooked, items: tires and tire pressure, brakes, hoses and belts, air filters, wipers, exterior and interior lighting, and fluid levels, including engine oil, windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant. A pre-trip inspection provides the opportunity to have service repairs made at home by your own trusted technician who knows the vehicle. The council also recommends that drivers keep important telephone numbers in their cell phone or glove box in case of a breakdown or travel emergency. Vehicles should have a roadside emergency kit that includes items such as a first aid kit, a tire-changing jack, a tire pressure gauge, jumper cables, a flashlight and a blanket. Motorists can order a free copy of the recently updated 80-page Car Care Guide for the glove box at www.carcare.org/car-care-guide.
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“A New Family Tradition”
The Christmas Village Expected to Bring in 20,000 People
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By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer Go back in time to the Charles Dickens-era with a family-friendly outing to the Christmas Village. The Christmas Village is a brand new event that is taking over the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds Dec. 19 through 21. “We don’t think there is anything like it in the area; we are excited about bringing a family-friendly event to the area,” Christmas Village Team Member Teresa Crouch said. It is the first year for The Christmas Village, which carries the optimistic motto, “a new family tradition.” The holiday event will offer a variety of entertainment, shopping and activities for all age groups. “We encourage everyone to give us a try; we would like to be able to offer it each year and it become a tradition,” Crouch said.
The Christmas Village is a unique way in which attendees can enjoy the holiday season without putting a strain on their wallet. “Some things are free of charge. You can come and not spend a penny,” Crouch explained. The Christmas Village has free admission and parking and it offers free activities including, a petting zoo, which will have goats, sheep, pigs and cows; a live nativity scene; face painting; shows and performances; kids games and crafts, such as face paining and pinning the nose on Rudolph, which will be located inside “The North Pole” section of the event, according to the event’s website. Attendees can enjoy live entertainment both indoors and outdoors from local talent from Southern Maryland. The entertainment will feature dance groups, bands, various singers, school choirs, brass assemblies and children
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Photo courtesy of the Christmas Village Facebook Page The Christmas Village puts up their Christmas tree.
performances. The Christmas Village will also have the anticipated “Snowzilla,” which is a 30’ by 90’ tubing hill. Attendees can enjoy this adventurous ride for $3. There will also be ice-skating for $5; a bounce house for $2; a pony ride for $5; train rides for $5; and selected kids crafts and games ranging from $1 to $3. Photos with Santa are also available at the event for $10! Families are able to meet Mrs. Claus and Santa and receive a 5 by 7 photo taken by a professional photographer. Cell phone pictures are more than welcome as well. Along with holiday activities and entertainment, visitors can enjoy a wide
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array of shopping, which is inspired by European Christmas Markets. The event will have more than 100 vendors. The Christmas Village will also have food vendors, such as, Nicolletti’s; Chick-fil-A; Papa John’s Pizza; Lenny’s; Almond Creek Cakery; Calvert Kettle Corn; Hardesty Haven Catering; Anita’s Cake Shop; Mrs. Moo’s Corner; Avenue 54 Catering. “There’s a lot to do. You can spend a lot of time there [The Christmas Village] and not be bored,” Crouch said. According to Crouch, the event was expected to bring in about 10,000 people, but now they are anticipating about 20,000.
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The College of Southern Maryland Juvenile Offenders Building Skills (JOBS) Program graduation ceremony, on Nov. 13, recognized the efforts of 15 students who completed training in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and plumbing. This is the fourth JOBS cohort of students since the program’s start in 2012. The program has 45 graduates who have the credentials to work in the HVAC or plumbing fields. “From the day these young men began back in May until tonight, it has been a most memorable experience,” said CSM Vice President of Continuing Education and Workforce Development Dr. Dan Mosser. “Our graduates have made a very wise investment of their time and energy pursuing a trade—either HVAC or plumbing. Employers in both of these trade areas are eager to hire young motivated employees with the right attitudes plus the skills and abilities exemplified by the certificates awarded here this evening. After some well-deserved celebration this evening, each of you needs to hit the pavement tomorrow morning while your new credentials are fresh. Don’t wait around for few days or a few weeks to look for your new career; your best opportunity to land a job is tomorrow. Your second best opportunity is the next day, and so on,” Mosser told graduates. “This program is very important to me, personally,” said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried. When developing the program, we asked what the needs of the community are and local officials told us of the need to help young people re-start their lives after a juvenile offense. This program not only taught trade skills but also taught about giving back to the community.” Accepting certificates of completion for plumbing and HVAC were Michael Alley of Port Republic; Davon Barnes, Carlton Bell, Rossie Jones, DeAndre Smith, Jacob Thomas and Kristie Theesen of Waldorf; Denzil Bonner of Prince Frederick, Mason Brooks Jr. of Huntingtown, Brandon Owens of Lexington Park, Cornelius Queen of Pomfret, Rowanthony Reid of Bryans Road, Brandon Stephenson of Lusby, Nathaniel Taylor of Park Hall, and Corey Walton of White Plains. The JOBS program serves young adult ex-offenders with job training, service-learning and job placement services while building self-esteem, reinforcing positive workplace behaviors and building a strong work ethic. Community service is built into the program, with students spending two Fridays a month assisting local nonprofits with HVAC, plumbing and other needs. The program has a high staff-to-student ratio of 5:1, which includes CSM JOBS Project Director Dawn Hudson, two trades instructors, a case manager and a jobs developer. JOBS program participants complete 500 hours of classroom and lab training in either plumbing or HVAC and receive three months of follow-up employment services for a total commitment of nine months in the program. Career readiness and soft skills training are woven into classroom instruction as well as community service. Employability training in resume writing, interviewing, professionalism and workplace communication caps off the instruction. By the end of the program, students earn the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 10-hour safety certification and an American Red Cross CPR and first aid certification. Funding for the program, which is a collaboration among the college and 40 strategic partners from Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties, is provided through a $1.5-million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. For more information on the JOBS Program, visit http:// www.csmd.edu/news/archive/2014/c2039a4bdcd3c4b139dd88f2a87a312ee5aa2538.html. College of Southern Maryland Press Release
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New Board Members Silent So Far on Crosby Ouster By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Newly elected Board of Education members Karin Bailey and Rita Weaver took their places Wednesday at their first official business meeting and took the chair and vice chair spots respectively but said nothing publicly about whether they will rescind the request of the former board to ouster their colleague Marilyn Crosby for allegations she released personnel information to the media regarding a search for an interim superintendent. Bailey said later that neither she nor Weaver had received any information regarding the official request or the investigation that lead up to it. “Any decisions we make we would have to make as a board,” Bailey said Wednesday. “It would be very difficult to make a motion to rescind something at the first board meeting without first reviewing it.” The last board, chaired by Sal Raspa and Brooke Matthews, voted 3 to 1 with one abstention to ask the state to remove Crosby because she admitted to sending out an E-mail to local media outlets that Deputy Superintendent Brad Clements had withdrawn his name from running for the position after Superintendent Michael Martirano announced his leaving the system after nearly 10 years of service. Crosby voted against the censure and Mary Washington abstained. Cathy Allen voted with Raspa and Matthews. On July 10 The County Times had published a story regarding a packet of information Clements had forwarded to the board naming conditions of
increased salary and other perquisites for taking the position; this packet was distributed by Raspa, who is now retired, to each board member outside of executive session or a public board meeting and before any official search had begun. The release sparked an investigation paid for by the board that recently concluded there was no direct proof Crosby released the information only that she had sent out an e-mail saying Clements had withdrawn his name after public attention was drawn to his nomination. Two former county schoolteachers and Crosby’s husband publicly beseeched board members to rescind their request to the Maryland State Board of Education to remove Marilyn Crosby. “Let’s stop wasting tax payer money on trying to defame Crosby,” said Cindy Wilson during the board’s public comment time, adding that the allegations against Crosby were “not proven beyond a shadow of a doubt.” Thomas Crosby said the new members were elected because of voters’ “absolute disgust with the former board” and that his wife was the victim of a campaign by the old regime to halt anyone who questioned the status quo. Weaver did not return phone calls seeking comment for this article as of press time. Bailey said the comments from Crosby’s supporters were “a great testament to the work she has done” as an educator and public official. guyleonard@countytimes.net
First Southern Maryland Math Circle Successfully Engages Students
Students attending Southern Maryland Math Circle program on Nov. 15 at the Lexington Park Library participate in the Math Circle Salute - an exercise in manual dexterity and problem solving - before tackling other challenging math-flavored problems. The program is open to all Middle School and High School students, as well as any interested adults, and is free of charge. The next Math Circle is scheduled for December 6 at Lexington Park Library from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer Not so long ago – April 2012, to be exact - quarterbacks Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III lit up the NFL Draft as the first and second overall picks of Indianapolis and Washington, respectively. Luck’s star had been on the NFL’s radar for some time and his all football, low profile demeanor seemed a perfect backfill for Peyton Manning. Griffin, meanwhile, took college football by storm in 2011. He won the Heisman Trophy and through the draft process displayed an electric confluence of athletic skills that was part Michael Vick, part Aaron Rodgers. Luck and Griffin were different players and personalities, but their collective talents earmarked them as destiny’s darlings. Pro Bowls were a lock. Super Bowls were a distinct possibility. And a decade-plus of jaw-dropping moments was a virtual certainty. The brochure was half right. Luck is a star and, barring injury, is on an arc to the Hall of Fame. Griffin…yeah. The gory details are well known and the dumpster fire continues to burn. Griffin’s precipitous fall from grace would have been implausible two years ago when he won the 2012 NFC Offensive Rookie of the Year award – but it shouldn’t have been. Highly touted college quarterbacks flop in the NFL all the time and their collapse is often swift and complete. So while the details are unique to this situation, the fact that Luck has boomed and Griffin has busted is routine. In fact, the widening divergence between their careers isn’t even close to the greatest chasm of the last twenty years, much less league history. Before Luck and Griffin in 2012, there were the top two selections in the 1998 NFL Draft: quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Ryan Leaf. Manning, the NFL’s all-time leader in touchdown passes and one of the league’s classiest players, is concluding his seventeenth season and is poised for another Super Bowl run. Leaf, his one-time peer and talent equivalent, was just released…from prison. Emotional immaturity, injuries and poor play ended Leaf’s career in 2002 at the age of 26. After the NFL,
he earned his degree from Washington State and eventually returned to football as a college coach. It appeared to be a commendable soft landing from a disastrous NFL tour. However, prescription drug addiction soon shattered his post-NFL life. Since 2009, he has been indicted multiple times on various burglary and drug possession charges in the states of Montana and Texas. He is now out on parole and the next negative headline seems an unfortunate certainty. Excuses shouldn’t be made for Leaf. His story is a human infomercial for the consequences of poor decisions. He was a complete boob during his NFL tenure - spoiled, arrogant and disrespectful. If Manning is the poster boy for the link between hard work and dedication to craft and success, then Leaf is the counterpoint, the warning label and the disclaimer. The bright lights and visceral criticism of the NFL’s fishbowl revealed fissures in Leaf’s psychological makeup but his biography is now less about a failed quarterback and more about a life in the balance. He isn’t just a football punch line anymore. He’s nothing to laugh at or dismiss. His problems are undoubtedly real, beyond his control and, in a society struggling with the proliferation of prescription drugs and the addictive properties of painkillers, not uncommon. The band Hole’s song “Celebrity Skin”, a raw account of fame’s perils, contains the following lyrics: “Oh look at my face; my name is might have been; my name is never was; my name’s forgotten.” Ryan Leaf is an NFL “might have been” and “never was” but he isn’t forgotten. He is a famous and sadly recurring example of the destructive powers of addiction and the fragility of success. He is also a challenge, in this holiday season, to be more sensitive to human struggles and appreciative of our personal successes. While navigating life, every person strives to emulate Peyton Manning and seeks to avoid troubles like Ryan Leaf’s. The truth is, a little bit of both quarterbacks – the excellence of Manning and the flaws of Leaf – resides within each of us. Be well.
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Forty-five children ages 4 to 9 gave ice hockey a try at a USA Hockey/Southern Maryland Sabres Hockey Club "Try Hockey For Free" clinic on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Capital Clubhouse in Waldorf. They received basic instruction in ice hockey from Sabres coaches and jerseys and goodie bags. Another "Try Hockey For Free" clinic is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. The Southern Maryland Sabres Hockey Club's home arena is the Capital Clubhouse in Waldorf, MD and draws players from Charles, St. Mary's, Calvert, Prince George's, King George counties and beyond. The Sabres offer a range of ice programs including Little Sabres, Learn to Play, recreational teams, travel teams and skills sessions. For more information, visit: www.somdsabres.org. SOMD Sabres Hockey Club Press Release
Travel Soccer Tryouts Rescheduled Looking to play youth club soccer at the highest level? Patuxent F.A. soccer club is hosting tryouts for two of their select travel teams. Recreational and RecPlus players from throughout Southern Maryland, who are looking to take their game to the next level are encouraged to attend the upcoming tryouts for the Spring 2015 season. PFA is in the process of forming a new U13 boys travel soccer team. The team, which would be based in Southern Calvert County, is seeking U13 players born on or after 1 August 2001 who are ready to take on the challenge of playing travel soccer. Strong U12 players are also encouraged to attend the tryout. The PFA Patuxent Lion, an existing U15 boys NCSL Division 2 team, will also be conducting tryouts to potentially fill open roster spots. The team is looking for U15 and strong U14 players born on or after 1 August 1999 who are interested in playing travel soccer.
Due to inclement weather, the tryout sessions will now take place Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Appeal Elementary, 11655 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, MD 20657 (the soccer field is located behind the school). Players are strongly encouraged to attend both tryout sessions, if possible. Any further updates will be posted on the PFA website at www.patuxentsoccer.org as well as the PFA Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/ Patuxentsoccer/174652455967265. Send an email with pertinent info (name, phone, son’s name, birthdate) to president@ patuxentsoccer.org to register for the tryout and receive updates via email. For more information contact Patuxent Football Academy at 240-298-5000. Patuxent Soccer Press Release
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Obituaries Betty Ann (Harding) Drury, 90 Betty Ann (Harding) Drury of Mechanicsville, Md. passed away peacefully on Nov. 29. Betty Ann (Harding) Drury was born Oct. 31 to the late Frederick Leonard Harding and Lillie Mae (Downs) Harding. She was born in Sandgates, Md. where her parents worked a farm. Growing up she helped on the farm and later at her parents business, Leonard Harding’s Grocery Store. Betty met her husband Bernard J. Drury, Sr. through a friend and they were married Jan. 29, 1946. They celebrated 59 wonderful years together before his passing on April 28, 2005. They had four children: Bernard J. Drury, Jr. (Carole) of Va., Cheryl Norton, Leonard Drury, and Cynthia Fields (John) all of Md.; and six grandchildren, Duane Drury, Brandi Wexler (Randy), Brian Drury (Donna), Jennifer Queen (Shane), Adam Fields (Valerie) and Jason Drury and six great grandchildren. Betty is survived by her brother Earl Harding (Ann) of Fla., sister’s, Katherine Buss of PA, Mary Jane Brookbank (Marcus) of Md., sister in law’s, Margaret Ann Harding and Ruth Schuhart both of Md., she is predeceased by her brother Leonard Harding, sister Louise LeBlanc and brother in law’s, Dale Buss and Art LeBlanc. Betty graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1942. After graduating, she went to work in Washington, D.C. for the Federal Communications Center. She stayed with
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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Tuesdays may run in the following week’s edition. her Aunt Madge while working in D.C. She helped her mother cook and feed the workers who were building the state road to the base. Later she went to work on the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Betty later assisted her husband, Bernard with his electrical business for many years. She did all his accounting and helped with the paperwork; all while she raised a family. Betty loved playing cards, crocheting, traveling and cooking. Betty decided to become a realtor. She took classes and received her license in the 1960’s. Her husband took classes at the same time. She was the first woman to sell real estate in St. Mary’s County. She went to work for Keith Realty in Marlow Heights in the 1960’s. After a while they opened a branch office at home where she worked for the company until she decided to take classes to become a Real Estate Broker. Betty and Bernard took classes together. Betty became a Real Estate Broker in the 1960’s opening the business B and B Realty, with her husband as the Associate Broker. Betty received the status of Realtor Emeritus for 40 consecutive years of membership in the National Association of Realtors in 2012. She was a member of the Southern Maryland Board of Realtors, Maryland Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors. Pallbearers will be Brandi Wexler, Randy Wexler, Brent Schuhart, Gene Drury, Don Thomas and Michael Wood. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary. Family received friends for Betty’s Life Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 4 from
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Roselee Lenore “Nora” Blackstock, 87 Roselee Lenore “Nora” Blackstock, 87, of Lexington Park, Md., died on Nov. 29 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s. Born on July 14, 1927, in Bladensburg, Md., she is the daughter of the late William Mangum and Ida Smith Mangum. Nora retired from the federal government, working at the Pentagon as a file clerk after many years of dedicated service. She was a humanitarian and loved caring for her family and children. She spent many years caring for her mother and then her sister. She was particularly close to her sister and greatgreat nephew. She always remembered everyone’s birthday and was sure to mail them a card. She enjoyed playing BINGO, dancing, and watching: soap operas, Dancing with the Stars, and Wheel of Fortune. Roselee is survived by her sister, Lois VanPelt of Lexington Park, Md.; her nieces, Lettie Randall of Lexington Park, Md., Patty Stephens (Dave) of Waldorf, Md., nephews Larry Johnson of Stuart, Fla., Tony VanPelt of Lexington Park, Md., her great nephew, Russell Randall, Sr. of Stuart, Fla.; her great nieces Erin Johnson (Sean) of Laurel, Md., Laura Stephens of Waldorf, Md. and Jessica Stephens of Waldorf, Kalea VanPelt of Maine, Md., Shirley Freeman, of Lexington Park, Md., her great-great nephews, Russell Randall, Jr., Jordan Randall, Alex Randall of Waldorf, Md.,; great-great niece, Kyla Randall of Waldorf, Md., and many more nieces, nephews and extended family. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clinton G. Blackstock, Sr., her brothers, Albert Mangum, Leonard Mangum, Willis Mangum, Billy Mangum, Robby Mangum, and Lawrence Mangum; her niece, Pam Simpson, and her nephew, Malcolm Johnson. Family received friends on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. till 12 p.m., with a Funeral Service at 12 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, Md. Serving as pallbearers will be Tony VanPelt, Russell Randall, Jr., Dave Stephens and Charlie Freeman. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s County, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
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Paul Vincent Woodland, 77 Paul Vincent Woodland, 77, of Mechanicsville, Md., was called home on Monday, Dec. 1, at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, Md. He was born May 22, 1937 in Mechanicsville, Md., he was the son of the late Daniel Woodland and Agnes Harris-Woodland. Paul was married to the love of his life Doris “Regina” Holt, whom he cherished. His Queen Regina preceded him in death on May 12, 2005. As well as his beloved son, David Dwight Woodland on June 6, 2005. In addition to his parents, wife and son he was preceded in death by his brother Daniel “Steve” Woodland. He was a self-taught mechanic, one of the best in St. Mary’s County within the last 50 years. He could make the worst sounding car hum once he put his magic touch on it. Over the last 20 years, Paul mentored his son, Anthony to become a great mechanic as well. He loved his family tremendously, especially sitting around reminiscing with his sons. The bond that they shared was unbreakable and very inspiring. Paul was a kind hearted man that made many sacrifices for his family. He was always there to offer a helping hand to whoever was in need. He was a people person, who enjoyed sitting around sharing a nice ole cold drink with his buddies. He was an avid Maryland Lottery player, even when he was ill he entrusted his numbers to be played by Myron. Paul loved listening to oldies but goodies, especially “Roy C”. Paul’s wife Regina taught him how to cook her trademark fried potatoes, cabbage and greens, which after her passing, he would fix them for Myron, Denise, Zhane’ and Myresha, which they greatly enjoyed. He leaves to mourn his loving children, Paul Jerome “Ronnie” Holt (Sharon) of Charlestown, W.Va., Daniel Erving Woodland of Atlanta, Ga., Perry Christopher Woodland of Greenbelt, Md., Anthony Maurice Woodland, Sr. (Vicky), Myron Dwayne Woodland (Denise), Sam Stewart (Lestremayne) and Vincent and Shedina Wills, all of Mechanicsville, Md. Additional survivors include 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; one sister, Gwendora Dodson; two brothers, Michael and Consul Woodland and a host of nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins and friends. Family will unite with friends on Friday, Dec. 12 for visitation and viewing from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, Md. Interment will be private. Elsie Mae “Little Mama” Barnes, 88 Elsie Mae “Little Mama” Barnes, 88 of Lexington Park, Md., passed away on Dec. 1. Family united with friends on Tuesday, Dec. 9 for visitation at 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, Md. 20653. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.
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Racing Toward Christmas
By Emily Charles Contributing Writer If you’re looking to stay active during the holiday season, the Benedict Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad is here to help you out. Fond of festivities, the fire department is hosting a Santa Fun Run 5k at Serenity Farm in Benedict, Md. this Saturday, Dec. 13. All proceeds will be used to support the Benedict Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad and their projects in progress, such as furnishing their new firehouse building and creating recreational areas. “We thought this would be a good way to make money to furnish our new department,” said EMS Lieutenant and event coordinator Holly Newman. “We also want to put a new playground out there, and this fundraiser could help fund that, as well as the purchase of fire gear.” Participants who attend the run can expect a great time, Fire Chief Brian Cusick said, and they are encouraged to wear costumes and festive attire. “Come mingle before stripping down to your swimsuit, festive holiday gear or costume and hitting the farm. Dress in Holiday Flair, slap some Jingle Bells on your shoes or paint some decorations across your chest, whatever you do, have fun,” states an event flier. “People are there to help and have fun, the costumes just make it better,” Newman said. “We’re expecting people to come in tutus, crazy ugly Christmas sweaters, funny socks. Some of the members will be dressed up too.” Santa will also be making an appearance.
Runners are encouraged to take part in this event, and spectators are too, Cusick said. Spectators are welcome to people-watch as costumed athletes run by and may also enjoy pre- and post-race bonfires alongside those who ran the race. The weather is expected to be a little chilly at about 50 degrees, but “barrel bonfires will be set up throughout the race,” where participants can find pleasure in water or hot apple cider, Newman said. The Benedict Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad is looking forward to “having the community come together for a fun time” while also helping out their local firehouse, Newman said. “Money provided by the county doesn’t cover all the costs of a volunteer fire department, so fundraisers like this really help to make up the difference,” Cusick added. Registration for the Santa Fun Run 5k can be completed online until 12 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, or at the Benedict Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad’s temporary fire department building from 5 to 9 p.m. On site registration will also be available, Newman said. She also added that prospective participants should watch out for specials on the department’s Facebook page. Admission cost is $35 for ages 15 and up, $15 for participants ages 10 to 15, and free for children ages 10 and under. The Benedict Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad hopes to see you there! For more information about the Santa Fun Run 5k, contact Holly Newman at hollynewman3@
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LIBRARY ITEMS Holiday fun planned for kids Wintry stories, games, and crafts are planned for children of all ages at Snowtastic to be held at Leonardtown branch at 6 p.m. on Dec. 15 and at Charlotte Hall branch at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 27. Kids of all ages can wear their pirate, princess, or fairy-tale outfits and participate in lots of imaginative fun and crafts at Lexington Park branch on Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. Kids ages 4 and older can stop by to create a fun craft at Charlotte Hall branch on Dec. 22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Supplies will be provided. A life-sized game of Candy Land is planned at Leonardtown branch on Dec. 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Children ages 6 years and older will create a Candy Land costume and then play the game on a life-sized board, collecting prizes as they race to the finish. Help available for job seekers The Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center will be at Lexington Park branch on
Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to assist job seekers with their job search and to register them with the Maryland Workforce Exchange. PowerPoint class offered Adults wanting to learn PowerPoint 2010 can register to attend the free class at Lexington Park branch on Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. Basic introductory classes to computers, Windows, Internet and email will be offered in January at both Leonardtown and Lexington Park branches. Science fair set for home schooled students The library is sponsoring a science fair for home schooled students on January 20 at the Leonardtown branch. Information on participating and the registration form are posted on the library’s website. Registration is due January 15.
Hi, my name is Ivy. I was born sometime in June 2013. I am a loving girl. When my foster mom comes into the room, I want to be near her. I’ll roll around so she’ll pet me and I like to rub my head under her hand. I very much like a gentle touch. I lived in a house with small children and I wasn’t crazy about that situation. I prefer older children and adults. If you adopt me, I’ll snuggle with you if you let me into your bedroom. I’m not sure how I’ll do around dogs since I’ve never met one before. I get along just fine with other cats. You can also foster-to-adopt me and see how I adjust to your home. If it works out, then you pay my adoption fee. I am fully vetted and micro-chipped too! Will you decide to pick me? You can fill out an application found at <http://www.feralcatrescuemd.org> and email it to my foster mom at moonandhunt@hotmail.com or come meet me at Petco on Saturdays and Sundays. Yours forever, Ivy
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Have Breakfast with Santa Claus By Haley Wood Contributing Writer Come out for a morning of games and breakfast with Jolly Old St. Nick himself. Small extra costs will provide for an array of fun things to do for kids, including face painting, gingerbread cookies and a visit from Santa himself at 8:30! This family event is a perfect way to begin the holidays with your kids. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center principal Michael Egan would also like for parents to know that the Tech Center is going to “try to scan back a little this year,” in order to “maximize profits” for the event’s worthy causes. This entails less crafts from previous years, but the same amount of fun! A delicious breakfast prepared by the Tech Center’s culinary students will be provided free for children under the age of four, $10 for adults, and $5 for students. Proceeds benefit the Tech Center’s state and national SkillsUSA contenders. “It’s very expensive to send kids to states and nationals for SkillsUSA,” said Michael Egan.
By contributing to the funding of this event, students are given a stepforward to an educated work force that comes from career and technical schools such as the James A. Forrest Tech Center. For more information about SkillsUSA please visit skillsusa.org. Donations will also be sent to the Fisher House, according to the Tech Center’s website. The Fisher House “is best known for a network of comfort homes where military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment,” according to the Fisher House website at fisherhouse.org. A delicious breakfast prepared by the Tech Center’s culinary students will be provided free for children under the age of four, $10 for adults, and $5 for students. Breakfast With Santa will be held at the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center, 24005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown, on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 8 to 11 a.m. For more information, call the Forrest James A. Career and Technology Center at 301-475-0242. contributing@vountytimes.net
United Way of St. Mary’s Encourages Donating After the Holidays as Well The holiday spirit moves many to donate at this time of year. It feels good to give to others. However, what happens once the holidays end? According to Jennifer Hollingsworth, executive director of The United Way of St. Mary’s County, January is the toughest month for families in need. “January can sometimes be the coldest month and high utility costs take a toll on families who are forced to choose between keeping the heat and lights on or putting food on the table,” said Hollingsworth. In response to this, United Way of St. Mary’s County started the Three Squares in a Bag program to help county families around the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The program provides a grocery bag filled with enough ingredients, menus, recipes and cooking instructions in order to provide a family with three meals a day for a week. “Last year we were able to help 150 families, “said Hollingsworth. “This year, we want to be able to help even more families in St. Mary’s
County. No child should have to go to bed hungry.” As a result, the organization is seeking individual and group donations, sponsorships from businesses, and individual volunteers who are willing to help fill the grocery bags. A one-time donation may be made to The United Way of St. Mary’s County and designated for the 3 Squares in a Bag program. If donating this year, the charitable contribution counts in this calendar year. However, the program itself takes place on Jan. 19, 2015. “It’s a great way to end this calendar year and capture the holiday spirit with a charitable donation that starts off the 2015 calendar year right by helping those who need it most,” said Hollingsworth. For more information, to make a donation or to volunteer, contact Jennifer Hollingsworth at jhunitedway4@ gmail.com or call The United Way at 301-862-5577. United Way of St. Mary’s Press Release
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Best Buy Foundation Makes $5,000 Contribution to Leap Forward, Inc. LEAP Forward, Inc. is proud to announce that it has received a $5000 contribution from the Best Buy Foundation through its Community Grants program. The donation will help LEAP Forward to continue to support its Technology Opportunities (TECH OPS) program to enrich and expose students to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). “We are honored to partner with Best Buy to provide STEM educational opportunities for underrepresented students in Calvert County,” said Rhonda Thomas, LEAP Forward President. “We are looking forward to seeing the positive impact the donation will have on our students as we provide hands-on activities to increase awareness and understanding of STEM career options.” The Best Buy store located in Waldorf, Maryland contributed the money to LEAP Forward through the Best Buy Foundation. The gift is made possible through the contributions of Best Buy Co., Inc. retail store operations and special event fundraising. The community grants support programs that give teens across the country access to opportunities through technology. LEAP Forward Press Release
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December, Month Long Christmas Tree Sale McKay’s in Charlotte Hall (37670 Mohawk Dr., Charlotte Hall) and Mechanicsville Carnival Lot across from Bank of America The Mechanicsville Optimist Club would like to announce the Annual Christmas Tree Sales event. It started last Saturday, Nov. 28, and will run until all trees are sold. Trees range from 6’ to 9’ with prices from $45 to $65. We also have table top trees for $25. All trees are freshly cut fraser fir. Locations for tree sales are at McKay’s in Charlotte Hall and Mechanicsville Carnival lot across from Bank of America. All proceed go to help the local youth and community service programs. Donations and Volunteers Needed for Mike’s Food Fund Mike’s Bikes, 21310 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park – Dec. 15, 4:30 p.m. Christmas is coming St. Mary’s County. So once again I am writing a letter, asking for your assistance. Since 1983, the good people and I of this county have tried to provide a turkey basket to every needy family in St. Mary’s. Last year we provided 2,101 baskets to the needy. This is a large project and we need lots of help. We accept donations in food and cash. I have 1,600 baskets already on order. We need volunteers to help sort and deliver. We will start deliveries on Dec. 15 at 4:30 p.m. at Zion United Methodist church on Route 235, south of gate 2 of PAX NAS, about a mile on the right. We will be at the church all week Dec. 15-19. After that we will be working out of the mission on Great Mills Road until Christmas Eve. Your help and donations are desperately needed. As of Nov. 17, we have over 600 families have signed up. A donation of $20 will feed one family. Any checks donations are to be made out to Mike’s Food Fund. 21310c Great Mills Rd, Lexington Park, Md. To learn how to help, call 301-8637887. If your family is in need of a basket, call 301-475-4200 Ext-1849 and talk to the office of human services. With your help, we can make a real difference this holiday season. Holiday Living History Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Lane., Hollywood) – Dec. 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 6 to 9 p.m., Tours every 15 minutes. Celebrate the season at Sotterley Plantation, all within Sotterley’s 300 year-old Plantation House decorated in different historical periods for the holidays. Experience Sotterley’s 2014 interactive living history tour, Common Lives, Shared Sentiments. Visit family members from the past who called Sotterley their home. Share their lives and conversations to discover how each person’s life can transcend generations. Interact with the performers, enjoy light refreshments and live seasonal music at this unique Sotterley event. Advance reservations required. No walkins. $15 per person. Purchase tickets online: sotterley.org. “Make We Joy” St. Maries Musica – Winter 2014 Season Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 – 13, 8 p.m. – State House at Historic St. Mary’s City, in St. Mary’s City Monday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. – Patuxent Presbyterian Church in California An evening of Readings and Carols featuring a harpist will be presented, along with three choral ensembles: St. Maries Musica, Minstrels, and Festival Chorus. The evening will include a combination of readings, carols, and hymns. The end of the program features
combined forces of all choral ensembles and is simply stunning. Hope you will join us for this concert! Tickets for the final concert at Patuxent Presbyterian Church will be on sale at the door. The cost is $10 for adults, students, and children, 12 year-olds and under are free Babes In Toyland North Beach Boys and Girls Club (9021 Dayton Ave., North Beach) – Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. Twin Beach Players presents Babes in Toyland, weekends Nove. 28 through Dec. 14. The theater is located at the North Beach Boys and Girls Club, 9021 Dayton Avenue, North Beach, Md. Come and see this wonderful production for the Holidays that has some beloved characters from our childhood that learn a few lessons along the way with a little holiday spirit. It’s a show you won’t forget! Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets: $12 Members, students, military and seniors: $10 Reservations strongly recommended www.twinbeachplayers.com
Thursday, Dec. 11 VOICES Reading Series St. Mary’s College of Maryland, DaughertyPalmer Commons (18952 E. Fisher Rd., St Mary’s City) – 8:15 p.m. For the fourth installment of the 2014-15 VOICES Reading Series at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, author Robin Bates will read from his works on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 8:15 p.m. in Daugherty-Palmer Commons. After the reading, Bates will talk with the audience during a brief question and answer period, followed by a reception and book signing. Bates is author of the book “How Beowulf Can Save America: An Epic Hero’s Guide to Defeating the Politics of Rage.” He also blogs daily at betterlivingthroughbeowulf.com The VOICES Reading Series, presented in part by the English Department, is free and open to the public. Following Bates, new writers will be featured starting spring 2015. St. Mary’s College is located at 18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary’s City, Md. 20686. For more information about the event, contact Jennifer Cognard-Black at 240-895-4233 or jcognard@smcm.edu. Jazz Cabaret Café des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street-Onthe-Square, Leonardtown) – 6 to 9 p.m. Gretchen Richie’s Jazz Cabaret – Songs of the Holidays
Friday, Dec. 12 Winter Wonders All Saints Church (100 Lower Marlboro Rd., Sunderland) – 7:30 p.m. Patuxent Voices, an all-female a cappella group, will perform Winter Wonders, a selection of holiday music to celebrate this most special season. Performances are free, but donations are welcome. See website for details: www.patuxentvoices.org.
Saturday, Dec. 13 Christmas Open House Craft Guild Shop (26005 Pt. Lookout Rd., Leonardtown) – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You are invited to the Craft Guild Shop’s
Christmas Open House. 10 percent off your total purchase. Enjoy some snacks and hot cider. Shop from a wide variety of handmade ornaments, decorations, and other gift items for those special people on your gift list. Food bank donations welcome and receive a free ornament from our special tree. For any additional information, please call 301-997-1644. Please join us. Orange & Grapefruit Sale Pickup St. John’s Catholic Church (43950 St. John’s Rd., Hollywood) – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 32th annual Navel Orange & Pink Grapefruit Sale sponsored by St. John’s School in Hollywood. Oranges $18.50 for a half box, $37 for a full box. Grapefruit $17 for a half box, $34 for a full box. Pick-up Saturday, Dec. 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday after the Masses. Extras have been ordered. For more information, call Mike Thompson at 301-373-8545. Christmas Market All Saint’s Episcopal Church (100 Lower Marlboro Rd., Sunderland) – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Expert craftsmen, gourmet cocoa, Glühwein, and home-baked goods make the 8th Annual Christmas Market the place to be Sat, 13 Dec, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, corner of Rts 2 & 4, Sunderland, Md. Rain, snow or shine! No admission fee. Proceeds benefit parish & community projects. “Meet the Authors” Lenny’s Restaurant, St. Mary’s Room (23418 Three Notch Rd., California) A “Meet The Authors” event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Room of Lenny’s Restaurant in California, Md. Authors and illustrators who will have their books available for sale include: Christina Allen, Hank Caruso, Ellynne Davis, Joyce Judd, Linda A. Stewart, SMC Sheriff Tim Cameron, Dawna Diaz, Eddie J. Washington, Katie Spivey Brewster, Patrick Burke, and Kevin Grote. For more information you may contact lennys@lennys.net, lynniebdavis@gmail.com, or joycejudd1@verizon.net. Family Plantation Christmas Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Lane., Hollywood) – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus, right down Sotterley Lane! It’s time to kick-off your Christmas season at Sotterley’s Family Plantation Christmas on Saturday, Dec. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Begin the day with Breakfast with Santa! We offer two seatings; 8 to 9 a.m. and 9 to 10 a.m. This fun and fabulous part of the event requires advanced reservations and it books up fast, so don’t delay. Purchase your tickets online today at: www.sotterley.org. For the rest of the day’s magical festivities, you won’t need a reservation ~ just show up and pay at the gate. Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, visit the animals in our petting zoo, take a pony ride, sing along with carolers, create-your-own holiday crafts, take a wagon ride, buy unique holiday gifts at the Sotterley Museum Shop while the kids are buying presents at Santa’s Secret Shop, shop til’ you drop at the Elves’ Mall, and purchase seasonal greens and hand-crafted items from the Sotterley Garden Guild! Fantastic Food Vendors with goodies for purchase! Make this Christmas event part of your family tradition! The cost is $5 per person at the gate; children 2 and under free. Additional donation for pony rides and wagon rides. The cost of Breakfast with Santa is $15 per person (which includes general admission for
the day’s events) and requires advance reservations: www.sotterley.org. Christmas at The Sanford Concert Series St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (44078 St. Andrew’s Church Rd., California) – 7:30 p.m. Christmas at The Sanford Concert Series. Cost: $20 adults, $10 students over 5 if prepaid; $25/$15 at the door. We have our wonderful four men from The Washington National Opera again this year and back by popular demand as is Two Rivers Harmony. This year, Susan Ricci and I will also be part of the program in a different way from previous years. We refer to ourselves as the Ferrante and Teicher of Southern Maryland for those of you who remember that very famous piano duo. Seating is limited so reservations are recommended. Call Lyn Schramm at 301-863-2315. Holiday Craft Show St. Mary’s Landing Apartments (21590 Pacific Dr., Lexington Park) – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Craft Guild Shop of Leonardtown will participate in a Holiday Craft Show at the St. Mary’s Landing Apartments. Shop from a wide variety of unique gifts, ornaments and decorations for the holiday season handcrafted by local artists and crafters. For more information, please call the Craft Guild Shop at 301-9971644, visit their website at www.craftguildshop. com, or call St. Mary’s Landing Apartments at 301-737-4588. Contra Dance Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico) – Doors open at 7 p.m., Dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. A Contra Dance, sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance (SMTMD), featuring caller Sargon DeJesus. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the dancing begins at 7:30. Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun (and exercise)! If you’ve ever danced a Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance, you have a good idea how much fun it can be. If you haven’t, it’s about time you tried it! Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7 to get some instruction in the various dances. Admission is $10 for non-SMTMD members; $6 for members (band members are free). No special clothing is required! You need to be comfortable, to move freely. There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information and directions go to www. smtmd.org Winter Wonders Christ Episcopal Church, Chaptico (37497 Zack Fowler Rd., Chaptico) – 7 p.m. Patuxent Voices, an all-female a cappella group, will perform Winter Wonders, a selection of holiday music to celebrate this most special season. Performances are free, but donations are welcome. See website for details: www.patuxentvoices.org. Christmas Open House St. Clement’s Island Museum (38370 Point Breeze Road, Colton’s Point) – noon to 4 p.m. Visitors seeking a unique holiday experience can look no further than the Christmas Open House hosted by the St. Clement’s Island Museum. The holiday event takes place on Saturday, Dec. 13 and includes free museum admission! As an added bonus visitors can enjoy the 29th Annual Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit (Christmas by the Bay), holiday refreshments, and a program of fun and festivity! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand from noon to 2 p.m. to greet children and listen
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to their very special Christmas wishes. Be sure to bring your camera! At 2:30 p.m. the Southern Maryland Sound Barbershop Chorus will perform holiday tunes and standards in barbershop style for all to enjoy. Meet colonial re-enactor Mike Barbour portraying the 17th-century character Dr. Thomas Gerard, hear the origin of the famous song “Twelve Days of Christmas” and play heritage games with the kids from 2 to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 14 Christmas Open House Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park (44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point) – noon to 4 p.m. Visitors to the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park can enjoy a free day of admission during the museum’s Christmas Open House on Sunday, Dec. 14 from noon to 4 p.m. Military-themed displays fill the rooms of the keeper’s quarters and incorporate a holiday setting! Kids can enjoy the hands-on activities inside the museum as well as sign up for a chance to win a boy or girl’s bicycle, donated by the Second District Kids and Community organization. Visitors can climb the lighthouse tower, view the Potomac River Maritime Exhibit, take a walk along the boardwalk and pier and enjoy the scenic view of the river, Piney Point, and St. George Island. Free holiday punch and cookies, made by culinary students of the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center, will also be available.
For more information call the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum at 301-994-1471 or log on to www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums. The Mystery and the Majesty: A Canata by Joseph Martin Trinity United Methodist Church (703 W Patrick St., Frederick) – 9:30 and 11 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church choir and chamber orchestra will be presenting The Mystery and the Majesty. From jubilant glorias to gentle manger lullabies, this inspirational cantata celebrates the wonder and splendor of Christmas. Traditional carols and newly composed seasonal anthems blend with thoughtful narration to help create a meaningful and unforgettable musical experience. Free Holiday Concert Hollywood United Methodist Church (24422 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood) – 3 p.m. Ring in the Holidays at the Encore Chorale Free Holiday Concert. Visit www.encorecreativity.org for more information about Encore. Breakfast with Santa 2nd District VFD & RS (45245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee) – 8 to 11 a.m. Breakfast with Santa & Mrs Claus, AllYou-Can-Eat. Cost for adults is $8, children from age 6 – 12 is $4, and children 5 and under are free. For more information call 301-994-9999 Psalm Singers Presentation Hughesville Baptist Church (8505 Old Leon-
ardtown Rd., Hughesville) – 6 p.m. Psalm Singers presentation – Fact or Fiction Musical When two teams go head-to-head in a game show contest designed to help needy families at Christmas, they also come faceto-face with big character lessons. They learn the value of teamwork, the danger of pride, how Jesus helps us overcome fear – and that when we apply truth to our lives, God changes our hearts through the power of Jesus Christ. At 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. For more info please dial 301-884-8645. Visit our web site at www.hughesvillebaptist.com. Winter Wonders Trinity Episcopal Church (47477 Trinity Church Rd., St. Mary’s City) – 3 p.m. Patuxent Voices, an all-female a cappella group, will perform Winter Wonders, a selection of holiday music to celebrate this most special season. Performances are free, but donations are welcome. See website for details www.patuxentvoices.org.
Monday, Dec. 15 Decoding Dyslexia Meeting Patuxent Presbyterian Church (2341 Kingston Creek Rd., California) – 7 to 8:30 p.m. The next meeting of the Decoding Dyslexia Southern Maryland, Parent Support is Monday, Dec. 15 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. The DDMD business meeting is from 6 - 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, Dec. 17 United Way’s Tree of Angel’s Project United Way House (530 Main St., Prince Frederick) - 5 to 8 p.m. Help us make a child’s Christmas very special by joining us in our Tree of Angel’s project. The Tree of Angel program is a great opportunity to give back during the holiday season. This program allows you to adopt a child for the holidays by purchasing presents from their wish list. If you would like to participate in this rewarding program please contact the United Way at 410-535-2000 or send an email to uwadmin@unitedwaycalvert.org for a list of children. Donations must be made by Dec. 12 and dropped off at the United Way House.
Thursday, Dec. 18 Museum Open Late Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (22165 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park) – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Need a break right before the Holidays Come to the Museum Need a place to share a beer with coworkers at the end of the Day? - Come to the Museum Want a place to hang-out to let the traffic go by? - Come to the Museum Regular admission fees apply - members are free.
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Alchemical Records to Host First Ever Battle of the Bands There is still time to get your tickets for the first ever Alchemical Records Battle of the Bands! The battle will feature regional talent judged by a series of special guest judges using a point based rating system, all in the intimate setting of the Tree House Lounge in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Dec. 13. If you're in a band, think about signing up. The Battle of the Bands is open to bands of all sizes. There must be at least one live performer with vocals and instrumentation. So whether you’re a soloist with a guitar or a five piece band, come on out and show the world what you have to offer! Bands will be scored based on professionalism, originality, audience participation and interaction. To perform during the Battle of the Bands, participants are required to help sell tickets. Winning bands will move on to the semi-finals, to be scheduled in January or February. The battle will feature regional talent judged by a series of special guest judges using a point-based rating system. Prizes include studio recording time, radio promotion, magazine features and cold hard cash. The price of admission is $10 in advance ($13 for individuals under 21) and $12 at the door ($15 for individuals under 21). The Tree House Lounge is located at 1006 Florida Avenue in Washington, D.C. The venue is located less than a mile from Redline Metro stops NoMA-Gallaudet Station and Union Station, and there is plenty of street parking in the area. For more information, visit www.alchemicalrecords.com/event/battle-of-the-bands/. Alchemical Records Press Release
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Monday, Dec. 15
Piranhas Acoustic Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Tracy Allen Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) – 7 p.m.
Karaoke Contest Semi Finals Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 7:30 p.m.
Ladies Night and Trivia Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Trudy and the Falcons Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 12 Tracy Allen Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m. Duncan Deejays Brass Rail Sports Bar (20331 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills) – 9 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 13 Santa Fun Run 5K Serenity Farm (6932 Serenity Farm Road, Benedict) – 3:30 p.m. Big Money Band Brass Rail Sports Bar (20331 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills) – 9 p.m. Coastline Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) – 8 p.m.
Tipsy Tuesday Memories Bar (2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf) – 9 p.m. Open Mic Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 17 Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 11 a.m. Wolf’s Blues Jam Blair’s Londontowne Pub and Grill (726 Londontowne Road, Edgewater) – 7:30 p.m. Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 7 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 18 Swamp Candy Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 14
Ladies Night and Trivia Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 8 p.m.
Bootleggers Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 3 p.m.
Damion Wolf Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) – 7 p.m.
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“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 Wednesday, 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. Cost: $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 departs 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 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. Tea Tasting New Year Celebration Tasting tea is a fun way to enjoy the company of good friends while learning about tea and experimenting with new blends. The tasting will be organized like a wine tasting, but unlike a wine tasting, you can drink as much as you want and never have to worry about having a designated driver. Raise your tea cup and toast the New Year at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, January 6 at 11:00 a.m. Participants will taste six different teas. Snacks will be provided. Cost per person is $3. Join us for lunch following the tea. The lunch meal will feature Orange Juice Spritzer, Cranberry Glazed Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Marinated Black Eyed Peas and Cranberry Raisin Apple
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Randolph Jones By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Randolph Jones, son of Caleb Morris Jones (1780-1878) and Rebecca Davis (1794-1853), was born at “Cross Manor”, near St. Inigoes, about 1817. He is one of those people it would have been interesting to interview to find out what his “real” story was. He seems to have been somewhat of a contradiction in terms in the way he lived his life. He is the only member of his family to have converted to Catholicism while the rest of the family attended Trinity Episcopal Church and are buried there. With the beginning of the Civil War, he associated himself with his neighbors in the rebel cause. 4/3/1860, Baltimore Sun: New Military Company. The public spirited citizens of a portion of St. Mary’s County, Md. have formed themselves into a company of dragoons and have adopted a blue uniform, trimmed with yellow. They muster under the name of the “St. Inigoes Dragoons.” The company is composed of some of the most prominent citizens of the neighborhood of St. Inigoes, and has elected the following officers: Randolph Jones, Captain; Wm. A. Smith, 1st lieutenant; Jas. Roach, 2nd lieutenant; John H. Tucker, 3rd lieutenant; Robert Clark, ensign; Charles S. Evans, bugler. By 1863 he was recruiting soldiers for the Union Army and was commissioned a Captain in the 3rd Regiment, Maryland Infantry where he served until his discharge (for disability) on November 9, 1864. The Union Army occupied “Cross Manor” during the war and used it as a refueling depot. In speaking of his father, Dr. Caleb
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“Like Cher Said...” By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer Do I have to take all my fall decorations down? This gets harder and harder every year, because I feel the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas truly does go by faster each year. I still can’t believe that my youngest son’s son Liam is two and that their new baby Carson is almost a month and a half. All the grandchildren are changing quickly now. Like Cher sang, and everyone else thinks, “If I could turn back time…” I really would love for time just to slow down. Last night I watched Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer and tried to will myself into dragging out all the Christmas boxes. I visualized a festive centerpiece on my coffee table and on the dining room table. I could just see my sparkly, icy branch swag above the picture window, and all the traditional Christmas knick knacks scattered around the shelves and tables. But somehow, feeling warm and cozy all wrapped up in a fleece throw, cushioned and surrounded by eight pillows, and with my hands wrapped around a mug of warm milk and honey with cinnamon won out. Can you imagine? Maybe you can. The bad thing about facebook is the tinge of guilt and shame you feel when you see that lots of your friends have already completely decorated their houses and yards. All of our surrounding neighbors have had their house and yard decorations up for a week or more. What a slug I am. I know, you are not supposed to compare yourself to others – especially what you can see on facebook. But I do. You would think that I would already be in a Christmassy mood since many of the stores have had Christmas decorations out since Halloween. That just makes me mad actually. So, I have to get out of this funk, and get my husband on board too. We need to find some things to work on together this winter, since we will both be home together every day until spring when pool season starts up again. It is going to be a looooong winter. You can love someone immensely, but being home together every day might be a challenge. He does go cut wood and work on church projects, and I have workshop and painting projects that will soon keep me busy I hope. I guess I am still not used to being home all the time. There are days when I go out to my paths and The God Spot and think, wow, this is what I always hoped for – time to enjoy each day out in our yard. =As to the Christmas decorating, we could probably get it all done in one day – as long as my sweet husband does the heavy lifting. I can decorate the tree and the house. I think what might really help me get in the mood is to get out the Bing Crosby White Christmas CD. It is not Christmas for me unless I hear White Christmas. It does seem like everything in my life is associated with songs. It is. There is always a song running through the back of my mind all the time: All day all night. That’s not a bad thing. Well, I have my plan now. Find Bing, get motivated, get decorating – and wait for Santa or his elves to do the rest. 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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brought doughnuts to the table. The British gave us syllabub. The Chinese gave us a dish, the words of which mean “odds and ends,” or chop suey. Pie was a group effort, originating from several different cultures. Food played a role in who won The War Between the States, when Rebel forces nearly starved while Union soldiers enjoyed a bounty. At the turn of the last century, food created the first celebrity chefs. It became politicized some eightyfive years ago, then was frozen, served in front of the TV, and made fast. And what does the future hold? Well, pull up a chair. That entrée isn’t done yet. Ask five of your friends about their favorite comfort foods, and you’ll get five different stories that start out, “My mom made the best….” Chances are that those dishes are found somewhere in “The American Plate.” So many things that you’ll eat in the next few weeks are in this book, in fact, and there’s a story behind every one of them. Author and historian Libby H. O’Connell fills our minds with the things with which we fill our bellies, letting us literarily play with our food. We get plenty of aside-dishes, and – surprise! – recipes, so you, too, can try roast beavertail, syllabub, Hangtown Fry, scrapple, or Red Cross War Cake. Historians and cooks will obviously love this book, but I think it’s also very appropriate for anyone who likes to eat. If that’s you, then dig in. You’ll devour “The American Plate” until there’s nothing left over.
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