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Gov. Mandel Passes in St. Mary’s County

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Former Gov. Marvin Mandel, one of the most iconic figures in Maryland politics, died Sunday in Leonardtown while visiting family and friends.

He was 95.

Phil Dorsey III, a practicing attorney in Leonardtown and Mandel’s stepson, said Mandel had a special love for St. Mary’s County and often visited.

He died while staying with Dorsey at his home, Dorsey said.

Former Gov. Marvin Mandel (right), who passed away Sunday at “The Leonardtown resque the age of 95, often attended events in St. Mary’s County. Last squad did a great job trying to year he attended retired delegate John F. Wood’s (left) annual revive him,” Dorsey said. “He loved St. Mary’s County, it was bull roast and fundraiser. like a second home to him.”

Mandel had come to St. tually guilty of any wrongdoing.

Mary’s to stay the weekend, Dorsey said, Mandle also had a tumultuous personal with his own son and grandchildren. life.

He spent last Thursday and Friday While serving as governor he anvisiting Fitzie’s Marina and the Sand- nounced that he was leaving his first gates Inn, Dorsey said. wife Barbara Mandel to marry Jeanne “He came to have some good St. Dorsey, later Jeanne Dorsey Mandel, Mary’s County crabs,” he said. “Friday who had been married to longtime we watched the Redskins beat up on the state’s attorney Walter Dorsey.

Ravens which he didn’t like too much.”

Both Mandel and Dorsey were marAs he loved the county and its people, ried for 27 years before she died in 2001.

Dorsey said, Mandel was also very fond Former state delegate Ernie Bell, who of its many philanthropic organizations. also practices law in Leonardtown, said “He was an honorary member of the that as much as Mandel loved the coun7th District Optimists Club,” Dorsey ty, the love was reciprocated. said. “He was very proud of that.

“I think St. Mary’s County came to “He was a very good lawyer, a very love him,” Bell said. “He was a good good historian and he was very loyal governor and a good friend; his memory to the people around him. He was a big was tremendous.” supporter of Maryland and of St. Mary’s Bell has an autographed picture of County.”

Mandel in his office from the former Mandel was regarded as a political governor’s days as a baseball player prodigy who vastly expanded school at his alma mater the University of construction projects when he served Maryland. as governor from 1969 up to 1979 but “He visited me once and said ‘You let he was also remembered for a political me know when they dedicate that [Cirscandal that resulted in his being im- cuit] court house to [Judge] John Hanprisoned in federal confinement for 18 son Briscoe.’” Bell told The County months.

Times. “When he came back he came Mandel was convicted in 1977 along by again… and I asked him to sign my with other defendants for mail fraud and picture of him. racketeering — President Ronald Rea“We could talk about baseball for gan later commuted his sentence in 1981 hours.” and Mandel’s conviction was overturned in 1987. guyleonard@countytimes.net Despite his convictions Mandel always claimed he was never ac-

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St. Mary’s Gun Maker Gives La Plata Police An Edge

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

more training.

Schinner said the new rifles, paid for by the department’s budget, come When Chief Carl Schinner of the with a plan for an increased training La Plata Police Department took over regimen and plenty of ammunition for command of the agency two years ago, practice. officers lacked a key piece of gear they When he took over the department, needed to respond to the new reality of officers didn’t even have a patrol rifle active shooters. program and since then officers have They needed sleek, accurate rifles used their own personal rifles to place that could stop a lethal threat quickly in their trunks. from long range.

Schinner said he was impressed When Schinner learned of Legion with Worrey’s workmanship.

Rifles, a Mechanicsville-based fire“We like to buy local when we can,” arms manufacturer operated by St. Schinner said of the choice to buy from Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputy MiLegion Rifles. chael Worrey, he found someone who Worrey has been a member of the specialized in exactly what his departSt. Mary’s agency for 12 years and has ment needed. served on its elite tactical team.

Worrey delivered two custom-made “They got all the right parts,” WorAR-15 rifles, similar to the military’s rey said of the rifles he was requested M4 carbine, to La Plata officers Aug. to build. “None of it’s low-grade.”

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Worrey said the barrels used in the “It gives the officer the tools they new guns were designed for fully-auneed to neutralize an active shooter,” tomatic fire, which means they should Schinner said, remembering his long last for decades without much apprecareer with Greenbelt police before St. Mary’s Dep. Mike Worrey, right, talks to LaPlata Police Chief Carl Schinner about the finer points of one of two ciable wear. custom built AR-15 rifles Worrey built for patrol rifle use by Schinner’s officers. coming to Southern Maryland.

Schinner said there are no plans to “I went on an active shooter call be- Worrey operates Legion Rifles based in Mechanicsville. convert the new rifles to full-automatic fore it was known by that name. I uncapability. became known as the North Hollywood mostly armed with 9mm Beretta automatderstand the need for patrol rifles.

Worrey is currently building two Shootout in police circles, when in 1997 ic pistols, went to a nearby gun store to get rifles that will be raffled off to support lo“It gives them accuracy at a distance.”

Traditionally police have used shotguns two-heavily armed and armored bank AR-15 rifles to help combat the assailants. cal charities including the Mechanicsville In recent years active shooters and ter- Braves youth football league and for the to augment their firepower but for more robbers with illegally modified automatic than a decade now police have seen the weapons became embroiled in a 44-min- rorist threats have shown the need for bet- Wounded Warrior Project. need to upgrade to semi-automatic rifles ute firefight with Los Angeles Police De- ter weapons, with more power and accupartment officers. racy for law enforcement. with high-capacity magazines. guyleonard@countytimes.net During that confrontation, officers, But with that comes the need for much One of the events that signaled the trend

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Commissioners Approve Snow Removal Ordinance

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer County residents who have homes or property that abuts a county sidewalk must now shovel snow from their portion of the walkway after the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County voted, with one in opposition, to approve the new ordinance.

There were some changes to the proposal, which included extending the amount of time allowed to clear the snow from 36 hours to 72 hours but Commissioner Mike Hewitt said he felt the ordinance was still

too onerous for the elderly and the disabled.

“I just believe that if we have a really bad winter we [county government] should go in there and do something,” Hewitt said.

Hewitt has signaled his dislike of the ordinance from the beginning when Commissioner President Randy Guy returned from a winter vacation in Colorado where residents there were compelled to shovel snow under a similar law.

At the time Guy said an ordinance of that kind was needed here in light of confusion over deep snowfalls last winter that strained the county’s removal budget and made ma-

jor sidewalks like the one on Great Mills Road impassable.

Supporters of the ordinance and public works chief George Erichsen were quick to point out that any civil enforcement actions would be based on complaints; the county was not looking to go out after a snow storm and look for violators.

Commissioner Tom Jarboe said that while the sidewalks had been built by the county they were there for the benefit of homeowners and businesses alike.

“This is a community and this is a community effort,” Jarboe said. “The idea here

County Issues Bids On Library, Senior Center

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Potential designers of the new Leonardtown Library and Garvey Senior Center replacement facilities will have a chance to get more information about how the county wants to proceed with the projects today at a conference with procurement officials.

The county just issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the two projects, signaling its intent to get the two facilities underway for the first time since the county voted to build them at the Hayden property that is currently the home of Capt. Walter Francis Duke Elementary School.

The new RFQ states that the county wants the dual facility to be 48,000 square feet in size, with 30,000 square feet set aside for the library and the remainder for the senior center.

Both facilities would have the capacity to expand to 45,000 and 25,000 square feet, respectively under the county’s proposal.

The county has planned to spend only $1.5 mil-

lion to $1.74 million on design and planning services; the proposal states that the county wants to spend $9.2 million on the library portion and $4.3 million for the senior center.

The county’s proposal shows that it expects the new library to be filled with modern features to include public internet use in areas for children, teens and adults, meeting rooms, technology and maker projects and an area that houses computer space to be used as a classroom area.

The senior center is similarly planned, according to the proposal, and should include space for programs and activities as well as an internet café and computer lab, dining space and commercial kitchen.

A fitness room complete with exercise equipment and open floor space is also part of the building proposal.

The new buildings must also include basic amenities such as solar powerd exterior lighting, lighted entrance sign and bike racks.

is not to be punitive.”

Jarboe also said that the new ordinance did not preclude the county from stepping in and clearing a sidwalk, either whole or in part, as it did last winter.

Commissioner John O’Connor said the cooperation of residents will actually help the county save money on snow removal.

“It’ll limit the financial impact to the county,” he said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Property Owners Can Now Pay Taxes Online

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer On Aug. 27 the Office of the County Treasurer activated a new technology upgrade that allows county residents to pay their property tax bills on-line as well as track their bill to see how much they owe, said County Treasurer Christy Kelly.

“We’re excited about having this option for people,” Kelly said, adding that so far only a handful of people have opted to pay their bill on-line.

Those who choose to can do so with either an e-check or a credit card payment; both cost $1.80 or 2.5 percent as a fee that pays for the overall service.

The on-line service is part of a network with an escrow account that helps ensure that property tax bills are more ac-

curate and that residents are not overcharged.

The service allows them to get up-to-the-minute information on the status and amount of their bill, Kelly said.

“It should cut down about 95 percent of refunds… which in turn makes the office more efficient,” she said.

The office now accepts most major credit cards.

The ability to pay on-line is not the only upgrade the office has made recently. The treasurer’s office now has voicemail.

So far the upgrade has been a success, Kelly said.

“We have a lot less phonecalls, actually,” she said.

“There are two times a day where we return calls.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Commissioners Proclaim to “Forget Me Not” in September In their return from summer recess, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County paused to recognize the annual Disabled American Veterans’ Forget-Me-Not campaign during a special ceremony at the start of their weekly business meeting.

Each year in September the commissioners pay tribute to Chapter 26 of the Disabled American Veterans for their efforts on behalf disabled veterans and their families in St. Mary’s County. The organization files claims for government benefits and assists with job, hospital, employment and other issues.

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“Everyone in St. Mary’s County has a continuing sense of gratitude to disabled veterans who’ve done so much to keep our way of life intact,” said Commissioner John O’Connor (District 3) while leading the ceremony.

Members of Chapter 26 of the Disabled American Veterans, on hand for the ceremony, say funds contributed will be used to directly assist disabled veterans in St. Mary’s County.

The commissioners urged citizens, interested groups and

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organizations to support this worthy occasion throughout the month of September.

Press Release courtesy St. Mary’s County Public Information Office

Sabo to Resign Position with St. Mary’s County

Sue Sabo, St. Mary’s County Director of Human Resources and Chief of Staff, has announced her intention to resign effective January 8, 2016.

Sabo has led county government’s Human Resources department since 2005, overseeing the administration of benefits, risk management, employee relations, pay and position classifications and other personnel related functions. For the past two years she has also served in a dual role as Chief of Staff and as acting County Administrator on several occasions.

“I want to thank Sue for her hard work

and dedication to the county employees,” said Commissioner President Randy Guy. “Her efforts have been extraordinary and we are grateful for her efforts and service to St. Mary’s County over the past decade.”

“Sue is an exemplary professional and the consummate team player. She is the type of person you can always count on,” said County Administrator Dr. Rebecca Bridgett. “She has backed me up when needed and has been a great friend. She will be greatly missed.”

Citizens who possess Transferable Development Rights (TDRs), and wish to sell them, may contact St. Mary's County to be placed on a list that the County maintains to be shared with individuals seeking to purchase TDRs. This service is offered by the County to facilitate the sale and purchase of development rights.

It is voluntary service and is not a requirement of those owning TDRs. Those placed on the list may be contacted periodically by County staff to verify if the TDRs are still for sale. This is to ensure the list remains current. Names and contact information will be placed on

the County website so that interested parties may contact TDRs holders directly.

Because the County has no way of tracking TDR sales, the list only includes those individuals who have contacted the County and is not a complete list of all individuals who have TDRs for sale.

Interested holders of TDRs should call the county’s Agriculture Division at 240309-4021 by September 30 to be placed on the "TDRs for Sale List."

Press Release courtesy St. Mary’s County Public Information Office

St. Mary’s County to Establish TDRs for Sale List

Press Release courtesy St. Mary’s County Public Information Office

Thursday, September 3, 2015

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Feature

Review of New Master Plan Delayed

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The long awaited Lexington Park Development District Master Plan is finally completed and has some major proposed changes, including rezoning properties to allow light industrial work to continue closer to Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

While the plan has been available to the Commissioners of St. Marys’ County for more than a month — it was provided by the county’s planning commission Aug. 1 — they are not planning to review it for comment or change until after Oct. 1.

“We had a mandate to get it in by a certain date and we did that,” said planning commission chairman Howard Thompson. “We wanted to be able to get some light manufacturing closer to the base since contractors are moving in that direction. They should be able to do that and not have to go up to Hollywood or California.”

This review of the Lexington Park master plan will be like no other since a new state law that takes effect next month allows local leaders to revise on their own the contents of the plan.

Prior to this state law mandated that county commissioners could only approve or deny the plan in its entirety.

HB 919 passed the state legislature earlier this year and was approved by Gov. Larry Hogan; it’s effective data is Oct. 1.

Commissioner President James “Randy” Guy said he was not aware of any such law and it did not have any bearing on the commissioners waiting until October to examine the plan.

Rather they were waiting for more information from navy officials about a study of the aircraft installation com-

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patible use zone (AICUZ) that restricts development so as to minimize safety hazards to civilians near the navy base should an accident occur.

“I have not really gone through the plan,” Guy said. “I have no reason to delay it, personally.”

Commissioner Todd Morgan, whose home district the plan directly effects, said he had confidence in the plan as presented and that it should not be for the commissioners to modify.

“In reviewing what the planning commission has spent the last two or three years doing, I’m an advocate of an up or down vote,” Morgan told The County Times. “We’re not planners… we need to govern, not manage.

“I think they did a comprehensive job, I think they did a great job.”

Morgan said that the planning commission’s work took special note of RLT, or transitional zoning areas that allow for flexibility in providing for future growth in the county’s largest development district.

The proposed plan also minimized the level of encroachment possible into the aircraft operations at Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

Morgan said that he might not agree with every aspect of the plan but that as a whole it was a significant achievement.

“We have to be pragmatic enough to move forward,” Morgan said. “It’s worthy of an up or down vote.”

Phil Shire, director of the Department of Land Use and Growth Management, said the plan divides the development district into three basic areas — north, south and central — as focus areas.

Of those three areas the central one, with Chancellors Run Road as a key element, was recommended as the one most important.

“If the county sees fit to invest mon-

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ey in new [road] infrastructure that is where we recommend it be focused,” Shire said.

The central focus area, with its many smaller roads could work well together with new roads in the heart of the development district to foster great development and greater connectivity as well.

FDR Boulevard, once completed, he said, is already set to intersect Chancellors Run Road and help relieve traffic off of Route 235.

“We’re not saying the north and south areas should be ignored,” said Senior Planner Jeff Jackman. “We just need to make sure we get the circulation moving [in the central area] so we can keep the downtown of Lexington Park viable.”

Even if revitalization of the aging area does not happen in the very near future, he said, it was important to keep the

traffic and commercial interests there vibrant enough to support such revitalization when the opportunity arises.

The plan also recommends giving a more town-like, structured feel to Lexington Park with mixed use development, landscaped streets complete with sidewalks and bikeways and small, neighborhood parks.

The last time the county approved a master plan for Lexington Park was in 2005, with an update in 2008 that consisted of changes to just one parcel of land, Jackman said.

The draft plan is available on line at www.stmarysmd.com. guyleonard@countytimes.net

The County Times

Letters to the Editor

Tobacco Tax

In recent media appearances Maryland Lt. Governor Rutherford has stated that the state lacks funds to fight the heroin problem that killed 578 Maryland residents last year.

Although I agree heroin deaths are a major problem, this number pales when compared to the 6,800 deaths each year in Maryland from tobacco-related disease, secondhand smoke or fires caused by cigarettes.

Lt. Governor Rutherford states that.... “ Every third-grader can tell you how bad cigarettes are” ....yet approximately 12 percent of our high school children (36, 800) and 16.4 percent (758,600) of our adults are smokers.

When our state first started receiving money from the National Tobacco Settlement, Governor Glendening allocated 21 million dollars per year to fighting the tobacco problem and we saw significant de-

creases in tobacco use. Over the years this funding has been allocated by subsequent Governors and the General Assembly to things other than tobacco control and merchants are again selling this deadly addictive product to our children with impunity. Last year the state nearly lost a significant portion of its federal drug control money because we were not meeting the federal mandated targets on limiting tobacco sales to minors.

If the Lt. Governor wants additional money to fight heroin, I suggest he and the Governor support our efforts to raise tobacco taxes. Some of the money raised could be earmarked for fighting both heroin and tobacco use.

John O’ Hara: Ph. D President Maryland Group Against Smoker’s Pollution

War Cry

The Vision of A Community

The Vision of a Community coming together to address the crime, frustration, & need for uplift thru a strong “SPIRITUAL” presence was laid on the heart in 2006 by Pastor Michael Barber.

Last week, beginning Thursday...he began with nightly worship services & a one day workshop addressing the misuse of technology to the expectations of a good leader.

On Saturday, a march symbolized the outward symbol of unity with law enforcement officers, clergy, members, a motorcycle club, and over 200 people.

In addition to that march was a celebration of gospel choirs, spoken word, poetry, dancers, gospel “GO-GO”, vendors, health awareness, volunteer fire fighters, EMTs & lots of food. Children enjoyed face painting, free haircuts, & dressed up cartoon characters.

It was truly a day of high praise, fun, & community unity.

He brought together the following Pastors who shared to support his VISION: Pastor Dante King (Greater Mount Zion of Prince Frederick, MD), Pastor John Briscoe (Restoration Free Min-

Thursday, September 3, 2015

National Recovery Month

September has been recognized as National Recovery month for 25 years.

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration’s (SAMHSA) website, National Recovery Month is “a national observance that educates Americans on the fact that addiction treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life.” Walden would like to remind you that we are here to help.

We provide addiction and mental health treatment and recovery services. Our 24 hour Crisis Hotline (301-863-6661) has been funded by our county government for over 40 years, providing immediate crisis intervention as well as access to our treatment continuum. We receive approximately 1,000 calls per month.

We offer individualized substance abuse treatment targeted to fit the individualized needs of both adolescents and adults and offer walk-in assessments at all of our locations. Mental health therapy is offered in our Lexington Park, Charlotte Hall and Waldorf locations with walk-in assessments available at each of these locations. To schedule an appointment please call 888-912-7366.

Recovery support services provide

peer-based and additional support to adults and youth and are offered at the Beacon of Hope Recovery & Wellness Center in Lexington Park and The Cove/ DFZ located in California. All services provided at the Cove and Beacon are free. We have many events scheduled throughout the month, check our website www.waldensierra.org for details or check us out on Facebook.

Together with our partners in County Government, the Health Department, MedStar St Marys, DSS, DJS, the courts and local law enforcement we strive to address the complicated disease of addiction. We help thousands of our citizens annually. No matter what the issue, our staff are ready to provide support and assistance. Please call us anytime day or night at 301-863-6661. We are here to listen.

Thank you for your continued support.

We pledge to continue to bring Southern Maryland “Help for today. Hope for tomorrow.”

Sincerely, Kathleen O’Brien, PhD CEO Walden 301-997-1300 x 803

The Maryland Merge istries), Pastor James Spence (Oasis of True Victory), Pastor Bell (Gods House of Refuge), Pastor Roderick W. McClanahan (First Missionary Baptist Church), Pastor Larry Height (Powerhouse Apostolic Ministries), Bishop McDuffie & Pastor Ann McDuffie (Gospel Tabernacle of Prayer), Bishop Pendleton (Grace Apostolic of Washington, DC), Pastor Vince, Pastor Fulton (St Mark UAME), Pastor Jordan (St Luke UM).

As Pastor Barber stated, “WarCry is the edifying and connecting of the body of Christ to unify and pray for our community.”

Additional Pastors who supported 2015 WARCRY were the following: Pastor Patrick Towns, New Dimensions Community Church Pastor Dante Eubanks, New Covenant Worship Center Ceandra B. Scott Freelance Photographer

After almost twenty years in Beautiful Downtown Hollywood I plan to relocate to the Land of Potholes (i.e. Pennsylvania) at the end of September. I’ve enjoyed my time in St. Mary’s County and knowing many wonderful people in Southern Maryland. I ended my thirty-nine year career as a civilian working for the U. S. Navy at Pax River. During my career I got to travel to military and civilian sites in almost every state in the continental U. S. Traffic in Los Angeles was nothing like that in Cedar Rapids, Iowa but one thing I never found on a routine basis, other than in Maryland, was what I refer to as “The Maryland Merge”.

Most Maryland drivers assume that, once they hit their turn signal, they can just proceed with impunity. This practice seems to apply to both entrance onto a roadway as well as lane changes.

There seems to be no understanding of the word “yield”. I always understood “yield” to be an abbreviation of “Yield Right of Way”, which means to not proceed until you can enter the highway without disrupting the flow of traffic. I never understood it to mean something like, “You better yield to me – I’ve got my turn signal on”! I reviewed the Mary-

land state highway regulations and they agreed with my understanding. Seems like some folks just have a problem waiting ten or fifteen seconds for traffic to clear. If drivers are going to operate this way it makes me think the state highway department could save a lot of money on all those signs that people either ignore or don’t understand. Why, I’ve even seen drivers operating on the “impunity of the turn signal” defense react with road rage when the traffic does not respond to their liking. I’m sorry to be leaving beautiful Southern Maryland but not for escaping the (failure to) “yield” practice.

Good luck Sherriff Cameron!

One other thing I never really got used to was the local meaning of “DMV”. Everywhere else it means Department of Motor Vehicles. I guess every region has it’s own language peculiarities. While it has been fun I look forward to new opportunities (and lower taxes) in Pennsylvania. Farwell y’all!

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Reward Offered in Leonardtown Vandalism Case

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of vandals who defaced businesses, streets and sidewalks in Leonardtown last week could be eligible for a $1,000 reward from Crime Solvers.

According to reports for the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office both the Leonardtown Post Office and Asian restaurant Oga’s Cuisine were spray-painted sometime around 2:30 a.m. Aug. 28 to include obscene language, anarchic symbols and

even a swastika.

Town Administrator Laschelle McKay said that most of the vandalism was done with chalk and was easily washed away by Leonardtown firefighters that same day.

McKay said this is the town’s first recorded act of vandalism this year; though in prior years the wharf area has been plagued with vandalism complaints from time to time.

There are currently no suspects in the case. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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On August 31, 2015 at 6:12 AM patrol units responded to a private residence in the 24000 block of Hollywood Rd. Hollywood, Maryland for Rey the report of a domestic assault. Deputies determined the female victim had been assaulted by Anthony R. Rey, age 33 of Hollywood, Md. causing facial injuries

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Obituaries

Thursday, September 3, 2015

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 Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

Jose Raul Molina, Jr., 56, of Hollywood, died Sunday, Aug. 23, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on Oct. 16, 1958 in El Paso, Texas to Florentina Villa Molina of El Paso, Texas and the late Jose Raul Molina, Sr. On May 12, 1977 Jose proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force and dedicated four years of service until his honorable discharge on May 11, 1981. On Sept. 30, 1983, he married his beloved wife, Laura Isela Molina in El Paso, Texas. Together they celebrated 31 wonderful years of marriage. He was employed by PAE Applied Technologies LLC as an electronics technician.

He was a Renaissance man, in that he was good at everything he tackled. He enjoyed repairing things, cooking and could even sew. Whatever he put his mind to doing, he did well. He was a professional diaper changer, mathematician, trivia expert, and always the life of the party. He loved to ride motorcycles, be outdoors, and play sports. He enjoyed camping, especially in Canada and Yosemite Park. He was a history buff and enjoyed British comedy. He liked to dedicate time to volunteer and help Vacation for Vets, Veteran’s Parade, and Christmas in April. However, his greatest love was for his family, in which he loved to spend his time with.

In addition to his mother and beloved wife, Jose is also survived by his children, Veronica I. Molina of Bullhead, Ariz., Cesar R. Molina (Sandy) of Burlington, N.J., and Christina V. Molina of Orange, Calif.; his siblings, Lydia Goicochea of San Antonio, Texas, Ignacio Molina of El Paso, Texas, and Argelia Molina of El Paso, Texas; and his grandchildren, Eugene Paul Tomasso, Lillian Rose Tomasso, Rocco Paul Tomasso, and Adrian Owen Molina. He is

preceded in death by his father.

Family received friends on Sunday, Aug. 30 from 2 to 3 p.m., with a Memorial Service celebrated by Rev. Joe Orlando at 3 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Southern Maryland Vacations for Vets, 22673 Pops Way, California or online at www. vac4vets.org. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Dennis Langley Shorter Hutcherson III Dennis Langley Shorter Hutcherson III, of Lexington Park, departed this earthly life on Aug. 24 in Annapolis. Born on Nov. 22, 1944 in Ridge, he was the son of the late Martha C. and Willie W. Hutcherson.

Dennis graduated from George Washington Carver High School and enlisted in the United States Army, where he was an Expert Mortar Gunner. Dennis was a Warehouse Supervisor for the Supply Department at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, until his retirement. He then went on to work for the St. Mary’s Board of Transportation.

Dennis leaves behind to cherish his memories five children from his union with Hazel Hutcherson; Sherrie Bradley (Marion), Cheryl Goins (Jeff), Dennis Hutcherson, Jr., Shonda Hutcherson and Dexter Hutcherson. He also leaves six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, three sisters, three brothers and a host of relatives.

Funeral services were held at St. Luke U.M. Church in Scotland on Saturday Aug. 29, viewing was at 10 a.m. and services were at 11 a.m. Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Jose Raul Molina, Jr., 56

Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.

Robert William Lindsley, 88 Robert William Lindsley was born on January 14, 1927, in Riverside, California. During World War II, he served in the US Navy as a radar operator on a destroyer in the south Pacific. After the war, he moved to St. Mary’s County and graduated from Great Mills High School in 1948. He went to work at the Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center as an electrical engineer, where he spent much of his career working on the P-3 Orion patrol airplane. In 1953, he married Dudley Anne Norris of Leonardtown. He served as a volunteer for the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary and the Chesapeake Bay Field Lab on St. George Island. He was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred Earnest Lindsley, in 2003. He is survived by his wife, son and daughter-in-law John Robert Lindsley and Donna Stalters of Leonardtown, and son William Gerard Lindsley of Morgantown, West Virginia. A memorial service will be held in October.

Paul Peter Blanchette, 69 Paul Peter Blanchette, 69, of Lexington Park died Thursday, Aug. 27 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on May 8, 1946 in Norwich, Conn. to the late Theodore A. Blanchette and Alice Tetreault Blanchette.

On Aug. 22, 1968, Paul proudly enlisted in the United States Army and served his country until his honorable discharge on Aug. 21, 1974. On June 13, 1971, he married his beloved wife, Kathleen Blanchette at St. Matthews Church in Cranston, R.I. Together they celebrated over 44 wonderful years together. Paul earned his Doctorate Degree from Brown University.

He dedicated 40 years as a Professor of Chemistry at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. He was a gifted teacher, and had a passion to help others learn. His hobbies included flower gardening, photography, and travelling to watch NASCAR races.

He was an avid New York Giants fan, and also enjoyed watching the Washington Redskins and Washington Nationals.

He was a gifted carpenter and built many beautiful pieces of furniture. He loved to spend his time with family and friends; and enjoyed travelling to Daytona Beach to visit his brother and Lexington, N.C. to visit with close friends. He was a member of the American Chemical Society, VFW Post 2632, and St. Mary’s County Emergency Friendly Fund.

Paul is survived by his wife, Kathleen Blanchette of Lexington Park; his brother, Theodore Blanchette, Jr. (Cecelia) of Oswegatchie, N.Y.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Family received friends on Thursday, Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated

by Reverend Michal Sajnog at noon. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Foundation, Re: Paul Blanchette Chemistry Award Fund, 18952 East Fisher Rd., St. Mary’s City.Condolences to the family may be made at www. brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Joan B. Marsh, 84 Joan B. Marsh, 84, who devoted her life to the education and development of young children, died of complications related to Alzheimer’s disease at Hospice House in Callaway, on Aug. 24.

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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 Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

The daughter of the late George K. Brengle and Gladys Ayres, she was born in Brunswick. She attended Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College), graduating in 1952. In December 1952 she married her husband Jim, and began her career as an educator, teaching in the Frederick County and Carroll County public school systems.

In 1958, seeing a need for an early childhood education program, she cofounded Just Five Folks, a preschool/ kindergarten for five-year-olds in Westminster. In 1966 she and her husband moved to Leonardtown, where Mr. Marsh was the manager of Minitec, one of the first non-Navy related light-industries in St. Mary’s County. Mrs. Marsh went to work for the St. Mary’s County school system at Banneker Elementary.

When the State of Maryland passed legislation requiring the regulation of all home daycare settings, Mrs. Marsh was asked to take charge of this new licensing program for St. Mary’s, Charles, and Calvert counties. Working for the St. Mary’s County Health Department, she logged thousands of miles throughout Southern Maryland, advising home caregivers on the best practices for the care and development of young children.

It was not an easy task, informing longtime caregivers that they must modify their homes to come into compliance with state law or risk being shut down.

Mrs. Marsh’s gentle demeanor, smiling face, and unfailing politeness put people at ease and allowed her to de-escalate tensions and resolve sometimes difficult situations in which she and her co-workers found themselves.

In 1981 she earned a Master of Education in Early Children from the University of Maryland. Her expertise was called upon by the St. Mary’s County Board of Education, on which she served from 1986 to 1991. She retired from the Health Department in 1991, and was asked by Father Andrew White School to be a long-term substitute for one of the kindergarten teachers. She stayed at the school for two years, and ended her

professional career doing what she loved best: teaching and caring for young children.

Mrs. Marsh was a member of the board of trustees of the St. Mary’s County Library from 1997 until her illness prevented her from serving. She also was a member and secretary of the Three Oaks Center. She and her husband shared a love of gardening, and both earned a Master Gardener certification. Mrs. Marsh was past-president of the St. Mary’s County Garden Club, and the Breton Bay Civic Association and Breton Bay Garden Club. She was a member of Rotary, and volunteered at Sotterley Plantation and many other charitable organizations in the county.

Mrs. Marsh was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Newtowne, where she served on the Parish Pastoral Council. She also coordinated the Altar Society, and was one of the parish quilters, working each year on a quilt to raise funds for the parish.

Survivors include her four children, Lynn Marsh Freeman, Julia Marsh Brown, and James K. Marsh of Washington, D.C.; Patricia Marsh Dehoorne of Chelsea, Michigan; and nine grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Friday, Sept. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, 21370 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Contributions in memory of Mrs. Marsh may be made to Friends of Newtowne Manor House, 21370 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown, Friends of St. Mary’s County Library, Friends of the Library, P.O. Box 165, Leonardtown, or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

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

Vicki Gurley Vail Aldridge, 59 Vicki Gurley Vail Aldridge, 59, of Lexington Park passed away peacefully on Aug. 29 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Born Sept. 2, 1955, she is the daughter of the late Billy Gene Gurley and Annie Evelyn Gurley.

Vicki was employed for over 30 years in the automotive business; working at Bill Cairns Pontiac, Don Megby Pontiac, Tom Hodges Auto Sales and Aldridge Ford. She never met a stranger, and enjoyed meeting new people. Her hobbies included gardening, fishing, BINGO, and traveling. However, her greatest love was for her family, especially her husband, daughter, and grandsons. She was lovingly known as “Gigi” by her grandsons and they brought her great joy.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Paul Joe Aldridge; daughter, Valerie Vail (Mike); three grandsons, Taylor, Kameron and Tristen; her sister, Robin Connelly (Russ); nephew, Ford Connelly (Stephanie); stepsons, PJ Aldridge and Mark Aldridge (Gretchen); and step grandchildren, Isabella, Noah, Ian and Soraya. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Family received friends for Vicki’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m., with a Funeral Service celebrated by Reverend Joe Statesman of Union American Methodist Episcopal Church at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. A Graveside Service was held on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 22020 Chancellors Run Rd., Great Mills.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Aldridge, Louie Aldridge II, Gordon Aldridge, Michael Tennity, Russ Brown and Ford Connelly. Honorary pallbearer

will be P.J. Aldridge.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown.

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

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Diane Kay Vanaman, 65 Diane Kay Vanaman, 65, of Great Mills passed away on Aug. 26 in California. Born on April 21, 1950 in Bridgeton, N.J., she was the daughter of Lillian Vanaman of Lexington Park and the late Darius F. Vanaman. Diane is survived by her daughter Michelle Perez (Eric) of Great Mills, two grandchildren Jasmine Perez, and Rylan Perez, and brothers Darius W. Vanaman of Mechanicsville, and Mark R. Vanaman.

Diane graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1968 and served in the United States Navy for 23 years retiring in 1992, while in the Navy she earned the Navy Achievement Medal, Battle “E” Efficiency Award, Overseas Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal (two), and Navy Good Conduct Medal. She had a great pride for the Armed Services and loved her Navy career.

Diane had a great love of animals, enjoyed spending time at the beach, gardening and taking care of her roses, and loved spending time with her family.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 5, 2015 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown. A Memorial Service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. Interment will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Va.

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Officials: Relocatables Better Than Countywide Redistricting

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer There are a little less than 3,000 seats in relocatable classrooms throughout the county, more than enough to fill perhaps two new elementary schools, but both county commissioners and school board members agree that they provide flexibility to enrollment anomalies that only a major upheaval of students across St. Mary’s could solve.

At a joint meeting Tuesday morning between the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and the Board of Education, Schools Superintendent Scott Smith said that perhaps seven to 10 per-

cent of the county’s students had at least one class per day in a relocatable classroom and that they allowed the school system to deal flexibly with enrollment bubbles in schools.

Enrollment bubbles are periodic increases in a certain school’s population versus other schools in the county.

Building new schools meant more transportation worries as well as redistricting, which was nearly always an issue with parents who prefered their children remain in their current school.

To ensure that students were distributed equitably throughout all schools would mean a complete redistricting from one end of the county to another,

he said.

“To redistrict the entire county from north to south, which is what you would have to do to place every child in an elementary school, takes a great deal of fortitude,” said Smith.

There are currently 88 county-owned relocatables here, according to school system figures and 14 state-owned buildings.

Some commissioners said they continually get complaints from parents about their children being educated in such buildings, which are equipped with their own air conditioning and heating units, but Commissioner Tom Jarboe said parents would not stand for the alternative.

“Everybody in the entire county would be upset with a redistricting,” Jarboe said. “Because parents move into a neighborhood because they want their child to go to a particular school.”

School Board member Cathy Allen said that the relocatables, while not a traditional classroom, were an inexpensive alternative.

“It really does turn out to be a cost effective way to deal with these [enrollment] bubbles,” Allen said.

Changes in the compulsory school attendance age were passed into law by the Maryland General Assembly and Governor through Senate Bill 362 in 2012. Students and parents are reminded that beginning with the 2015-2016 school year,

every child residing in St. Mary’s County between the ages of 5 and 16 must attend school during the entire school year.

This applies to students who turn age 16 on or after July 1, 2015. The only exceptions are students enrolled in a nonpublic

school or home instruction.

This raises the drop out age to 17. The intent is to reduce the number of students dropping out of high school and increase the number of high school graduates.

Many states have already increased their

age of compulsory attendance to age 17 and/or age 18. Maryland will increase the age to 18 beginning with the 20172018 school year.

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CSM Announces Dean’s List for Summer Semester

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Just two years ago the county’s Department of Aging began offering the sport of pickleball — a kind of cross between pingpong, badminton and tennis — as a new sport for seniors.

Now the league has reached nearly 70 seniors, said league member Ken Drake, and they want to get the word out to other seniors so they can pick up the sport.

“That group has grown and we wanted to play more than just the one day a week at the [Garvey] senior center,” Drake said. “So we branched out and started using tennis courts.”

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of Recreation and Parks have even drawn some new lines on county courts to aid the league’s playing time; pickle ball is played on just half of a tennis court, Drake said.

“It’s fast becoming more popular than tennis because it’s less strenuous on the body,” Drake said.

The county will be offering courses between Sept. 21 and Oct. 26 that teach the sport of pickleball to prospective players, Drake said.

“It’s going to be developed into a sport here that’s going to be recognized,” he said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Harry Metzler, Senior Vice Commander with the Disabled American Veterans Association, St. Mary’s Chapter 26, presented a check for $300 to Sam Brown, President of A Community That Shares (ACTS).

The donation will be used to further the non-profit organization’s mission of renovating and distributing medical equipment and assistive devices free of charge to St. Mary’s County community members in need.

“Since many veterans in our community avail themselves of the medical equipment provided by ACTS, we are proud to help your cause,” said Metzler.

The ACTS warehouse and distribution facility, located in Bushwood, Md., is supported entirely by volunteers, including many senior volunteers engaged in service through the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of St. Mary’s County.

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Renovated Sleep Lab Offering State-of-the-Art Services

An open house was held Aug. 24 to commemorate the recent renovation of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s sleep lab. The event was attended by members of the hospital’s administration and board of directors, physicians, hospital donors, and a member of the St. Mary’s County Commissioners.

In April, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital moved its former sleep lab to a new location on the first floor of the hospital. Situated on a quiet corridor, the renovated facility is equipped with upgraded, state-of the-art technology; hotel-like accommodations; and enhanced sleep study capabilities, including adult and pediatric exams offered both in-lab and at home.

“It’s all brand-new, top-of-the-line diagnostic equipment,” said Tim Young, one of the two registered polysomnographic technologists with MedStar St. Mary’s sleep lab. “The biggest improvement is that the rooms are very comfortable; it feels more like a hotel than a lab. It’s evolved into a facility that’s unlike any other part of the hospital – even down to the sheets!”

Temitayo Oyegbile, MD, PhD, is the new medical director of the sleep lab. Dr. Oyegbile is a board-certified adult and pediatric neurologist and sleep specialist from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (MGUH).

Dr. Oyegbile will help MedStar St. Mary’s sleep lab align its goals with MGUH’s Neurology Program. In addition, staff will be working to receive the American Academy of Sleep Medicine accreditation which is a year-long application process.

“We are working to create an entire sleep center here at MedStar St. Mary’s,” said Dr. Oyegbile. “Prior to the renovation, we were

only doing testing. We will now be seeing the patient, admitting them for a sleep study and then having them back in to discuss their results and treating them as needed.

Sleep studies measure how deeply someone sleeps, REM sleep, and leg movements, as well as saturated blood oxygen levels. Applying monitors for the study usually takes about 30 minutes and the equipment is light weight and applied to the body with tape. Some individuals may also be able to take advantage to the lab’s in-home study capabilities. All the testing equipment used by MSMH in sleep studies meets rigorous regulation standards and is fully accredited.

“At home studies will be much easier for patients,” said Dr. Oyegbile. “Patients will have the latest test equipment available. The equipment is very convenient and comfortable and patients will be able to get their results quickly.”

Learn more about sleep study services offered at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital by calling 301-475-6399. Physician referrals are required.

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Despite a recent increase in blood donations, donors are still needed to help prevent a possible end of summer shortage of the most-needed blood types. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital will be holding American Red Cross Blood Drives on Sept. 14 and Nov. 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Health Connections office located in the Outpatient Pavilion.

In August, the American Red Cross Greater Chesapeake & Potomac Blood Services Region announced that blood donations in the region had been approximately 1,100 fewer per month in June and July than the previous 10 months of the year. Donors of O negative, B negative and A negative blood were asked to donate to help prevent an emergency situation.

Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be transfused to patients with any

blood type. Type B negative and A negative can be transfused to Rh positive or negative patients. Eligible donors are encouraged to donate double red cells – a process where two units of red cells are collected while most of the plasma and platelets are returned to the donor – where available. Platelet donors and those with type AB blood are also continually needed to help ensure patients receive the lifesaving blood products they need.

For more information about the American Red Cross Blood Drive at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, call 301-475-6019. Donors may also visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.

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LIBRARY ITEMS All Branches Closed for Labor Day All three branches of the St. Mary’s County Library will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. All branches will be open regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

Volunteers Needed! St. Mary’s County Reads St. Mary’s County Reads, a collaboration between Southern Maryland Youth Ministries, St. Mary’s County NAACP, the Department of Social Services and St. Mary’s County Library is seeking volunteers! Volunteers will read aloud with children while parents wait for appointments at the St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services, Lexington Park Center in 1.5 hour time slots. Volunteers will receive training and all books and materials are provided. An orientation session will be held at the Lexington Park Library on Thursday, September 17 at 5:30 p.m. Contact Janice Walthour at 301-862-2296 or lwalthour@ md.metrocast.net for more information.

Meet a True Hero and his service dog!

Lexington Park branch will host Captain Luis Carlos Montalván, New York Times bestselling author, and his service dog, Tuesday for two very special programs.

On Sunday, September 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Captain Montalván and Tuesday will present their book ‘Tuesday Tucks Me In’ and then a demonstration for all ages. On Monday, September 14, Captain Montalván and Tuesday return for a discussion of ‘Until Tuesday’ for adults and teens 13 years and older at 6 p.m. Purchase a book at the event or at a retail store in advance as Luis will have a book signing following both events.

Teen Tech Space Lexington Park branch will hold Teen Tech Space on Wednesdays from September 9 to December 2 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Teens and tweens ages 11 to 18 are welcome to drop-in for open computer lab use and play Minecraft, Wii, games and other crafts.

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Facebook for Business Leonardtown branch will hold a special business-focused Facebook class on Monday, September 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Participants will learn how to make the most of your Facebook business page, including admin settings, building your audience and assessing your success. This class requires computer, mouse, keyboard and internet

skills. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration is required.

Work Smarter with Google Lexington Park branch will hold a Work Smarter with Google class on Monday, September 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn how to use Google drive to enhance productivity by sharing documents and calendar events. Explore more effective search techniques to improve your search results. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration is required.

Computer Basics 1 & 2: Introduction to Computers and Windows 7 Lexington Park branch will hold a combined Computer Basics 1 and 2 class covering Introduction to Computers and Windows7 on Tuesday, September 15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn the components, terminology, and general use of a computer. Learn how to use a mouse and keyboard. Explore the basics of Microsoft's operating system. Learn how to create, store, and manage files and folders, and run multiple programs. Learn how to use various tools and techniques to make your computer experience more productive. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required.

Beat the Back to School Blues: Teen Game Night!

Leonardtown branch will hold a Beat the Back to School Blues Teen Game Night on Tuesday, September 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Come for Minute to Win It games, tabletop games, heads up on the iPad and more! Pizza and drinks will be provided.

Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word 2013 Charlotte Hall branch will hold an Introduction to Word 2013 class on Wednesday, September 16 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn how to open, create, format, print, and save documents using Microsoft Word 2010. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1 and 2, or basic skills in using the mouse and keyboard. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required.

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Leonardtown branch will hold LEGO Fun! On Friday, September 18 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The library provides the bricks – you bring the imagination! All ages.

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Wild Birds Unlimited

By Crista Dockray Staff Writer From Morning Doves to Gold Finches to Cardinals and House Finches, Wild Birds Unlimited can help feed all of the birds in St. Mary’s County and surrounding region.

Their extensive knowledge of backyard birding can help anyone from beginners with their Flying Start Set to experts that want to expand their hobby. They sell everything for the hobby of backyard birding, including birdbaths, bird feeders, birdhouses, squirrel toys, squirrel problem solving products, garden decorations and more. In store, you can also see a live stream of birds feeding off of Wild Birds Unlimited’s products all the way from New York.

Barbara Whipkey, co-owner of St. Mary’s Wild Birds unlimited franchise, decided to start her own store after a plethora of people would go to her for advice about backyard birding, a big hobby of hers. She kicked off her hobby while she was a licensed volunteer wildlife rehabber in Virginia where she worked with songbirds, squirrels, bunnies and possums.

When she moved into the area in 2003, she began to learn about the birds in the St. Mary’s County and surrounding regions.

However, with the move, she found that there were not many places to go for good, clean, fresh bird feed and she either drove an hour and half or mixed blends herself.

Eventually, she decided to solve her problem.

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“There is a need for this in the county and we can do this,” Whipkey said, commenting about her initial thoughts on opening a Wild Birds Unlimited franchise.

“When I originally was looking at franchises, I compared a couple different bird feeding franchises and I really liked Wild Birds Unlimited because of their emphasis on education. You can do just as much damage feeding the birds bad stuff as not feeding them, so it’s important to learn.”

With that, Barbara and Chip, her husband and co-owner, attended the Wild Birds Unlimited University and trained at a local store.

Before opening on Aug. 20, the Whipkeys used their background knowledge and several online sources to compile a list of the top 20 backyard birds and made sure that they had the proper blend of seeds in accordance to the birds in the area.

The seed blends are bagged on a small Amish farm in Holmes County, Ohio. All seed blends come from the region in which the birds reside and varies seasonally as birds migrate and needs change. All bird feed Wild Birds Unlimited sells is no waste, in comparison to other brands that sell bird feed with inexpensive fillers and grains that

birds don’t actually eat.

Currently they sell a seed with added calcium because the birds in the area are still nesting and this helps to make their eggshells stronger.

With the opening of the new store, new opportunities have been offered to the community. Many of her customers are happy to introduce their children to backyard birding and other are just glad to finally have a good discussion about birds, Whipkey said.

She says she stresses to her employees, all of which are certified bird feeding specialists, that they don’t sell the product, they sell the experience. Wild Birds Unlimited wants to put strong emphasis on education, increase the number of backyard birders and promote the hobby.

As their tagline says, “We bring people and nature together, and we do it with excellence.”

On Sept. 11 they have their grand opening and ribbon cutting with the Chamber of Commerce. On Sept. 12 Raptor’s Eye will be bring in three owls, two hawks and a falcon. Throughout the three days, Sept.

11 through Sept. 13, you can bring in your

old bird feeders that will be refurbished and donated to schools and you will receive 20 percent off a new birdfeeder. They will also be giving out free samples of their seed, coloring books for kids and Jay-Jay their Blue Jay mascot will be making an appearance.

After the grand opening, keep posted on their website and Facebook for future sales or take advantage of their Daily Savings Club for only $25 a year. Sign up for their bi-monthly e-newsletter or come into the store to add your bird sightings to their bulletin board and pet their two store cats.

If you can’t make it inside, their website features resources about problem solving and seasonal birding.

Wild Birds Unlimited is located at 46400 Lexington Village #106 in Lexington Park.

They are open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdy 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about their products or education, visit their website at www.stmaryscounty.wbu. com or call 301-863-2473. news@countytimes.net

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Late Model feature finish (First 22) 1. Jason Covert 2. Ross Robinson 3. Amanda Whaley 4. Kyle Hardy 5. Nick Davis 6.

Les Hare 7. Steven Axtell Jr. 8. Kenny Moreland 9. Walter Crouch 10.Deane Guy 11. James Carte 12. Jacob Burdette 13. Scott Cross 14.

Stevie Long 15. Dale Hollidge 16.Kyle Lear 17.

Kenny Geer 18. Derrick Quade

Defending track champion Jason Covert and second generation racer Steven Axtell Jr. were victorious in last Friday nights Alex Beaumont/ Bob Luders memorial twin 22’s at Potomac Speedway. The win for Covert, the current Late Model point leader, was his fourth win of the season with Axtell gaining his first-ever Late Model feature win at Potomac. Each driver earned $2200 for their winning efforts.

In the first feature Jason Covert, aboard his Cameron/Mann owned Rocket no.72, drew the pole for the start of the event and surged into the race lead as the field completed lap-one. That was all Covert needed as he would go on to lead all 22-circuits to take the win by a wide margin over eventual runner-up Ross Robinson. “What more can I say about this team.” Covert stated.

“When we drew the pole for the feature I knew if I could get out front first we’d have a shot to win this thing and here we are.” Amanda Whaley, Kyle Hardy and Nick Davis, who recovered from an early race spin, completed the top-five.

The second event saw outside front row starter Ross Robinson jump out to the early lead with Steven Axtell Jr. in tow. Robinson would lead until the 16th lap when Axtell zipped past Robinson off turn two to take the lead, for good, on the 17th circuit. Axtell would then pace the final five circuits to post the win, his first-ever in late Model competition steering his Moe DefIno owned Rocket no.1MD. “I have to thank Moe for letting me drive his car here tonight.” A jubilant Axtell stated in victory lane. “I saw Ross (Robinson) getting loose there towards the end and he left us room there in turn two and we were able to get by. I’m thrilled for Moe, my dad and this whole team, this is a big win for us.” Robinson settled for his second runner-up performance of the night with Jason Covert, Dale Hollidge and Kyle Hardy rounding out the top-five. Heats for the 18 cars on hand went to Covert and Robinson.

Defending Limited Late Model track champion Tyler Emory roared to his first win of the season in the divisions 20-lap affair. Emory, who lined up second for the start, took the lead on lap-one and held off eventual runner-up Bruce Kane to post his 4th career Potomac feature win wheeling his BRC Lazer no.46. “It’s great to finally get one.” Said Emory. “We’ve had so many motor issues this season I didn’t think we’d get one this year, but we finally got it done.” 12th starting David Williams was third with Kerry King Jr. and Kurt Zimmerman completing the

Covert and Axtell Split Twin 22’s Friday at Potomac

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Junior Dragster eliminations start at 4 p.m., and Top E.T., Mod E.T., and Motorcycle eliminations start at 6 p.m. Test & Tune cars may also participate for $30 and you get 4 runs. Admission is just $15, and kids 11 & under are free. Southern Outlaw Top Sportsman entry fee is $61, Top E.T. entry fee is $85, Mod E.T. entry fee is $45, Motorcycle entry fee is $35, and Junior Dragster entry fee is $25.

On Sunday, Sept. 6, MDIR will host the Custom T’s Labor Day Grudge Fest! The event will feature the Quarter Mile Brother Top Sportsman, Grudge Racing and a Test & Tune. Gates will open at 10am and the Test & Tune will run from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Afterdark Underground Grudge Racing will run from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Top Sportsman entry fee is $75, Test & Tune entry fee is $40 and No Time entry fee is $60. Spectators are $20 each.

For more information on these events call 301884-RACE, visit us at www.RaceMDIR.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @RaceMDIR.

My first memories of watching the Baltimore Colts date back to the early 1980’s – dark times in franchise history. Lenny Moore, Art Donovan and Johnny Unitas were long gone.

Losses were frequent – Baltimore hadn’t had a winning season since 1977 - and games at old Memorial Stadium were lightly attended.

If memory serves, WMAR (channel 2) beamed the Colts into Maryland homes. Truth is, I didn’t watch much. The Colts were an NFL afterthought and the ‘Skins were elite.

How different were the franchises?

In ’82, the Colts didn’t win a game… and Washington won its first Super Bowl. A year later Washington repeated as NFC Champions and the Colts infamously left for Indianapolis under the cover of darkness.

Curse those Mayflower trucks…

In the 30 or so years since, the professional football teams in Baltimore and the nation’s capital have swapped roles. Since 1999, three years after Baltimore poached Cleveland’s Browns, the Ravens have won two Super Bowls, made 10 playoff appearance and had just three losing seasons. In that same timeframe, Washington has had just four winning season and four playoff berths. Baltimore is now the model franchise; Washington is a perennial circus, a breeding ground for drama and dysfunction.

A strong indicator of team success is spotting gear - jerseys, flags, bumper stickers, hats, etc. – in public.

In the early 80s, Colts paraphernalia was scarce; Southern Maryland was awash in burgundy and gold.

Now? Ravens purple dominates. Is this the result of reborn Colts fans or one-time, sick-of-losing ‘Skins fans adopting Maryland’s team?

It would be easy to criticize those in the latter category for disloyalty, but I understand the Ravens’ appeal. The 2000-2015 Ravens and the 1981-1993 ‘Skins are philosophically similar: value substance over style; flashy free agents have their place, but homegrown talent must be the franchise’s foundation; develop a blue-collar identity that announces itself to opponents before the opening kickoff; acknowledge the inevitability of roster turnover (the sport’s brutal) and ensure cultural and front office stability; and, most importantly, make Monday morning after playing the Ravens/Skins hurt a little

more than usual.

The results? Washington won three Super Bowls with three different quarterbacks. It had one coach during its fabled ’81-’93 run (Joe Gibbs), expertly navigated the loss of great players (John Riggins, Joe Theismann, Dexter Manley, etc.) and was best known for smash-mouth football and its offensive line. And the Ravens? They’ve won two Super Bowls with different quarterbacks, employed just two head coaches in 16 seasons (Brian Billick and John Harbaugh), absorbed the departures of Jonathan Ogden, Ray Lewis and Ed Reed and maintained a reputation for elite defensive football.

How did that happen in both Washington and Baltimore? Why did Baltimore fail in the early ‘80s?

Why does Washington continue to fail now?

Leadership (or lack thereof).

In owner Steve Bisciotti (majority owner since 2004), GM Ozzie Newsome (in place since 2002) and Harbaugh, the Ravens have a leadership trio that is aligned philosophically and empowered to execute their roles independently. Washington had a similar structure with Gibbs, long-time GM Bobby Beathard and former owner Jack Kent Cooke. Now Dan Snyder, a guy who has had eight head coaches since 1999, resides at the top of Washington’s org chart.

Baltimore fans can no doubt sympathize. Charm City still associates the name Robert Irsay – Colts owner in the early 80’s and the villain behind the move to Indianapolis – with pure evil.

I suppose what this snippet of NFL history emphasizes is that just a few people, with the right approach and conviction, can flip the fortunes of many. Opportunities to be one of these influential few are often obvious – parenthood, career, friends, community. But formality is unnecessary. Can’t we all greet someone with an earnest smile? Sense a person’s struggles and tell them that we believe in them? That we’ll be there for them? That they matter? That we care?

Few people are qualified to alter the course of an NFL franchise, but none of us should lose sight of our potential influence on others. Simply helping someone through their day is worth cheering, no matter what NFL colors you fly.

This Friday night, Sept. 4, MDIR will host the Speed Unlimited Midnight Madness Series!

The Midnight Madness series is a great place to check out street legal drag racing, hang out with your friends, enjoy great food, meet new people, and cruise the pits. You can even enter your own streetcar or street bike into the event for time runs, grudge runs, or trophy racing. The event will feature Pro Street, Super Street, Hollyrock Customs Diesel Shootout, and Motorcycle. It’s safe, fun, affordable, and legal. Gates will open at 6 p.m., racing starts at 6:30 p.m., and eliminations start at 10 p.m. General Admission for adults is $10, and kids 11 & under are free. Racer entry fee is just $20.

On Saturday, Sept. 5, MDIR will host the Speed Unlimited ET Series! The event will feature Top E.T. 3K, Mod E.T., Motorcycle, Jr. Dragster, Test & Tune, and the Southern Outlaw Top Sportsman class. The Summit Super Series and Rick’s Jewelers Ring For the Queen programs are also in effect. Gates will open at 1 p.m., Time runs for all classes start at 2 p.m.,

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Beginner Quilting Classes at Loffler Loffler Senior Activity Center (21905 Chancellors Run Rd., Great Mills)- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A class designed to teach basic quilt-making techniques will be held at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on the first four Wednesdays in Sept. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Although this is a beginner’s class, it is also ideal for those who simply wish to hone their current skills. There is a $5 charge for your supply kit (payable on the first day of classes). You will also need to bring some basic sewing supplies (a list is available at the Loffler Senior Activity Center). Stop by the Loffler Reception desk or call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 to register or if you have any questions. (Class size is limited).

Skilled Artists and Crafters Wanted for Shop Craft Guild Shop (26005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown)- Wednesday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday; noon to 5 p.m.

The Craft Guild of St. Mary’s County is looking for skilled artists and crafters to join the cooperative of juried members who volunteer their time to operate the shop. The Guild is looking for a variety of local handmade items, including refinished furniture, to continue its tradition of promoting artists and Americanmade products. As the holiday season approaches, this is an ideal opportunity to sell your creations. On Wednesdays through Saturdays (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and Sundays (12 p.m. – 5 p.m.), interested artists and crafters can bring in four handmade items, for each type of art and/or craft, to be judged to see if they fit the venue of the shop. For more information, please call 301-997-1644.

Bingo Every Saturday Mother Catherine Academy Mother Catherine Academy (33883 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville) — Every Saturday; doors open at 5 p.m., Early Birds start at 6:30 p.m., regular games start at 7 p.m. $10 admission (includes one regular book). Progressive Money Ball and door prizes. Concessions include weekly specials along with regulars pizza, cheeseburgers, hamburgers, hot dogs and fries. Pull Tabs $1000 payouts with some having multiple winners. Down lines and 3 Balls! Instant winning Pull Tabs $500.

Jackpot in 54 numbers or less $1000 (Progressive - $100 added each week). Consolation $500. Winner Take All Special. Call 301-884-3165 for more information. Visit our website www.mothercatherine.org for Jackpot and Moneyball update.

Bingo at Father Andrew White Father Andrew White School gymnasium (22850 Washington St., Leonardtown) — Every Friday; doors open at 5:30, games start at 6:55 p.m.

Bingo is held each Friday at the Father Andrew White School gymnasium in Leonardtown. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus #1470, doors open at 5:30 and games start at 6:55 p.m. For more information, call Ed Henderson at 301-475-1824 or visit kofcknights.org.

Thursday, Sept. 3 Bowling League Kick-Off Meeting Loffler Senior Activity Center (21905 Chancellors Run Rd., Great Mills)12:30 p.m.

If you are planning to bowl in the 2015-16 season for the senior mixed league sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Dept. of Aging and Human Services, please come to the Kickoff Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 12:30 p.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. Costs will be determined and necessary adjustments made to team rules, roster, schedule, team list, team and sub contact info, etc. If you have any questions give Shellie a call at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655.

Code Name 4-5-6 Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, (3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach) – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For 4th-6th grade eyes only! 4th – 6th grade students are invited to this series of events which uses plenty of hands-on activities to have fun with reading! Each month we will explore a new theme and introduce a great chapter book on the topic. No advanced preparation is needed and a snack will be provided. Please register.

Friday, Sept. 4 Art, Work, ShopRegistration deadline Downtown Leonardtown- 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Explore art venues and studios around Leonardtown for a full day of hands-on, arts workshops with professional artists. Brush up on your skills, gain some experience, or try something completely new!

The Leonardtown Arts & Entertainment District is partnering with the St. Mary’s County Arts Council and The Leonardtown Business Association to host the event, which will have classes available for children as well.

Pre-registration and pre-payment will be required for planning purposes. As details become available, they will be posted at www.stmarysartscouncil. com. Event is on September 12 First Free Friday Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons) – 5 p.m.

The museum and Drum Point Lighthouse are open and free to the public with docents in each gallery.

Enjoy 30-minute cruises aboard the Wm. B. Tennison sponsored by the Waterside Concert Series. Entertainment will be provided by the United States Navy Band Commodores on the PNC Waterside Pavilion Stage at 5:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic supper.

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Extravaganza Yard Sale Mt. Zion Family Life Center (27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd., Mechanicsville)- 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Yard Sale will take place Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5, 7 am to 1 pm. All proceeds benefit the Hungry Team that consists of seven churches. The Hungry Team mission provides food, clothing, furniture, payment of critical utility bills and other critical needs for the less fortunate.

Saturday, Sept. 5 Garden Smarter: Identifying Invasive Plants Community Resources Building, (30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick) – 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Identify invasive plants commonly found growing in landscaped and natural areas. We’ll take a short walk around the CRB. Bring a mobile computing device with WIFI and dress for the weather.

Quality Street “Private Class” Cooking Class Quality St. (41625 Fenwick St., Leonardtown)- 6:30 p.m.

Join the instructor Dan Roys to learn how to his choice of delicious food. Class fee is $65. Class registration required. For more information, visit www.qualitystreetcatering.com.

The Clazzical Project Leonardtown Square- 6 p.m.

The Commissioners of Leonardtown and the St. Mary’s County Arts Council are proud to present The Clazzical Project in concert on the Historic Leonardtown Square, starting at 6 p.m. Enjoy unique versions of classical music in contemporary jazz styles performed by Don Stapleson on flute, Peter Fields on guitar, and Fred Lieder the cello. Please bring blankets and chairs to sit on, and plan to dine at one of the local restaurants before the show. For more information, contact Maria.fleming2@verizon.net or 301-475-9791.

Outside Yard Sale 7th District VFD Auxiliary Firehouse (21660 Colton Point Rd., Avenue)- 7 to 11 a.m.

The 7th District VFD Auxiliary will be having a yard sale. Tables can be rented for $10. Each additional tables $7. To rent a table or for information please call 301-769-2016 or 301-7694042. Rain date is September 12th.

Sunday, Sept. 6 Children’s Carnival and Revival Living Hope Church (46694 Midway Dr., Lexington Park)- 11 a.m.

We are so excited to offer two power hour classes! One for 4-7 year olds and one for 8-11 year olds! These exciting times of worship, activities and Bible study have our children coming back week after week! Service will begin at 11 a.m. Following the service there will be a carnival com-

plete with music, a ticket booth and games, food, cotton candy, shaved ice, and gobs of candy, all for free!

Games to include: corn hole, stand it, ring toss, and more! We will also have a craft area for children and adults.

There will also be free face-painting!

This day promises to be a fun-filled day for the whole family!

St. Peter Claver Catholic Church Annual Pre-Labor Day Festival St. Peter Claver Catholic Church (16922 St. Peter Claver Rd., St. Inigoes)- Mass: 10 a.m. Dinner: 12:30 p.m.

Bring the entire family for a full day of fun. Dessert table, Bingo, children’s activities, and vendors throughout the day. Day of event pricing is $22 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under, and free for children 3 and under. Please no coolers on the premises. For more information, call 310- 872-5460.

Metal Fringe Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Art Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell)10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Using a torch, chasing hammers, and hex anvils, students will create a one-of-a-kind, funky necklace with .999 percent pure silver, .925 percent sterling silver, and leather cord. Kit includes the silvers, leather, findings, fuel, and flux to complete one necklace. Beginners welcome! Member Cost: $40. Nonmember Cost: $45.

Materials Fee: $50 due to instructor at class. Instructor: Jerry Garnsey.

Registration required. To register, call 410-326-4640. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Monday, Sept. 7 On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, (850 Costley Way Prince Frederick) – 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.

VFW POST 2632 Business Meeting VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd., California)- 7 p.m.

This business meeting is open to all current VFW post members. For more information, visit www.vfwpost2632.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 8 Adult Self-Defense Class Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way Prince Frederick) – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Learn how to stay safe with a selfdefense workshop presented by Kyle Webber of Black Belt Academy of Prince Frederick. Topics will include situational awareness, escape strategies, assertiveness training, and basic striking techniques. Registration is requested and participants are asked to wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing.

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Flying Needles Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 (H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons) – 6 to 9 p.m.

Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill.

Wednesday, Sept. 9 Wednesday Night Worship Mt. Zion Family Life Center (27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd., Mechanicsville)6:30 p.m.

Come experience messages of hope to stand against pressures of society. Traditional Sunday Services: 8:30, 9:45, 11 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 10 VFW POST 2632 Wing Night VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd., California)- 5 p.m.

Come join us for wing night this Thursday. Ten wings for $8, order yours breaded or naked in a variety of flavors. Served with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery. Our wings are the meatiest in the county!

Karaoke follows the Queen of Spades drawing at 7 p.m. See you there!

Calvert Cliffs Community Information Night Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Office Facility (1650 Calvert Cliffs Pkwy., Lusby)- 5 to 8 p.m.

Exelon representatives will be available to talk one-on-one about the nuclear plant’s operations, secu-

rity, health and safety, and more. Fun and games (with giveaways) will be available for children. Refreshments will be served. Due to security restrictions, the open house will not include a tour inside the plant. We look forward to seeing you there! Questions?

Contact: Lacey Dean, Communications Manager at Lacey.Dean@exeloncorp.com or call 410-495-5221.

Quality Street “Small Plate Wine Pairings” Cooking Class Quality Street (41625 Fenwick St., Leonardtown)- 6:30 p.m.

Join the instructor Jennifer Purcell to learn how to Pimento cheese and crackers; Parmesan asparagus in puff pastry; Caprese Panini; Sautéed peaches with toasted almonds and sweetened sour cream. Class fee is $35. Class registration required. For more information, visit www.qualitystreetcatering.com.

Friday, Sept. 11 John Mock performing From Sea to Shore Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons) – 7 p.m.

From his native New England to the shores of Ireland and Scotland, John captures in music and story the heritage of the sea. John shares this heritage through his captivating concert presentations, which include both traditional and original instrumental compositions performed on guitar, concertina, mandolin, and tin whistle.

Performances begin at 7 p.m. in the Harms Gallery. The doors open at

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6:30 p.m. with beer and wine for sale.

Tickets are $10 in advance at www. bit.ly//MaritimeConcerts and $15 at the door (cash or check only). The series is sponsored in part by Holiday Inn Solomons.

Land, Lives and Labor Historic Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Ln., Hollywood)- 10 a.m.

Historic Sotterley Plantation cordially invites the public to attend the opening of its first permanent exhibit, Land, Lives and Labor on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 10:00 AM in Historic Sotterley’s 18 century Warehouse. This important milestone in the interpretation of Sotterley’s history will be commemorated with guest speakers from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. Following the presentation, visitors will have the opportunity to tour the new exhibit, as well as experience all of Sotterley’s rich history.

Saturday, Sept. 12 Community Yard Sale and Bake Sale Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad (755 Solomons Island Rd. South, Prince Frederick)- 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tables are $10 each. Contact Sandy at 410-535-3353 to reserve your table! For more information, visit www.pfvrs.org.

Annual Yard and Bake Sale St. Francis Xavier Church (21370 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown)7 a.m. to noon There will be a variety of items for sale and an assortment of delicious baked goods from the oven. If you would like to donate items for the yard sale, delivery can be made on Thursday, September 10 and Friday, September 11 from 7 am to 7 pm at the church hall. If you need more information, please email me or contact me at 301-475-2993.

Contra Dance Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico)-7 p.m.

A Contra Dance, sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance (SMTMD), featuring caller Susan Taylor will be held. The doors open at 7 pm 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) for the whole family! 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 p.m. to get some instruction in the various dances. Admission is $10 for nonSMTMD 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.

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47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429 St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 301-862-4600 Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Saturday Sunday: 8:00 am Weekday (M-F): 7:30 am Confessions: 3-4 pm Saturday www.stceciliaparish.com

HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH A member of the Southern Baptist Convention 8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637 301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627 Senior Pastor Dr. J. Derek Yelton Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins

• Sunday School (all ages) • Sunday Morning Worship • Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study • Wednesday Discipleship Classes (Adults, youth & Children)

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Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

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MT. ZION FAMILY LIFE CENTER

27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd, Mechanicsville

Hollywood United Methodist Church

24422 Mervell Dean Rd • Hollywood, MD 20636

301-373-2500

Rev. Sheldon Reese, Pastor Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m.

All of our services are traditional.

Child care is provided.

Sunday Evening Youth Group Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available

Greetings from the Bible Temple Church family in Mechanicsville Maryland.

Here at Bible Temple, we believe that in this life it is important to have strong and healthy relationships 1. A relationship with Christ 2. A personal relationship with family and friends Through these relationships, we develop the characteristics of love, understanding and forgiveness; the true heart of Christ. “ Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3).

We invite you to experience the change… the transformation with us. Just bring your heart and God will supply the rest.

Come grow with us in a place, “Where the Word Reaches the Heart!”

Everyone is Welcome!

Leadership: Pastor Joseph and First Lady Marilyn Young Sunday School for all ages: 9:00AM Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45AM Bible Study: Wednesdays at 7:30PM Address: 29050 New Market Village Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Website: www.bibletemplechurch.org Phone number: 301-374-9110

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Get in the Kitchen, Have Fun with CSM Courses

Ethic Foods, Craft Beer, Cake Decorating, Chef Skills Offered on all CSM Campuses

This fall, the College of a variety of pizzas using Southern Maryland will fresh Italian ingredients. offer a variety of cooking, This course is an opporcake decorating and bevertunity to allow families to age tasting courses as part bond over cooking. A child of its continuing education may accompany their parprogram. These courses, ent, permitted the parent located on CSM’s La Plata, registers and attends and Leonardtown and Prince the child is at least five years Frederick campuses, as old. This course is noon to 3 well as at off-site locations, p.m., Nov. 14 at North Point begin Sept. 1.

High School.

“Cooking courses are Also taught by Baldasone of the fastest-growing sari, “Mastering Seafood” community education will teach students the finer classes we offer,” said points of making lobster, Shaunda Holt, program sea bass and rockfish. A coordinator for adults and surprise dessert consisting personal enrichment cours- Native Italian instructor Simonetta of lobster and ice cream will Baldassari, will teach “Meet es. “We have more than 300 also be served. This course the Pasta” on how to make enrollments each year in is 6-9 p.m., Nov. 19 at North authentic Italian foods using raw cooking classes alone.”

Point High School. ingredients, lasagna, manicotti, Among the food courses gnocchi, ragu, pesto and other “Craft Beer 101” will offered are “Cake Deco- famous pastas and sauces Sept. teach students how to disrating Basics,” “Meet the cern aromas and flavors 10 at North Point High School.

Pasta,” “Secrets to Turkish while enjoying the wide vaPhoto Courtesy of CSM Cooking,” “Knife Skills,” riety of craft beers available “Intergenerational Pizza in Southern Maryland. The School” and “Mastering Seafood.” Courses history of beer and beer pairings will also on beer and wine include “Craft Beer 101,” be discussed. Students must be 21 to regis“Girls Night Out–For the Love of Choco- ter. The course is 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sept. 11 on late” and “Wine Tasting.” the La Plata Campus, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oct. 9 “Cake Decorating Basics” will teach on the Leonardtown Campus and 6:30-8:30 students the fundamentals of decorating p.m., Nov. 13 on the Prince Frederick Camcakes for special occasions as well as tech- pus. The course is hosted by Mully’s Brewniques such as using different consistencies ery, Southern Maryland’s first brewery. of buttercream icing, transferring patterns, Presented by professional chocolatier star fill techniques and shell borders. The Eric Nelson formerly from Artfully Chococourse is 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, Oct. late in Old Town Alexandria, “Girls Night 1-22 on the Prince Frederick Campus and Out–For the Love of Chocolate” will teach 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, Oct. 22-Nov. 12 participants about the complexities of pairon the La Plata Campus. ing wine with chocolate. Students will Taught by native Italian instructor Sim- learn about the subtleties and flavor notes onetta Baldassari, “Meet the Pasta” will that need to be considered to maximize the teach students how to make authentic Ital- flavor in a pairing. This course is 6:30-8:30 ian foods using raw ingredients, lasagna, p.m., Oct. 8 and 6:30-8:30 p.m., Nov. 12. manicotti, gnocchi, ragù, pesto and other Both courses will take place on the La Plata famous pastas and sauces. This one-day Campus. Students must be 21 to register. course is 6-9 p.m., Sept. 10 at North Point “Wine Tasting” will be 6:30-8:30 p.m., High School.

Oct. 1 on the Prince Frederick Campus, “Secrets to Turkish Cooking” will be 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oct. 15 on the Leonardtown taught by Turkish native Sukriye Johnson Campus and 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oct. 29 on the and will teach students about the country’s La Plata Campus. Students will sample lotraditional cuisine as well as its exotic ar- cal wines from Perigeaux Vineyard and ray of spices, flavors and ingredients. Fire Winery in Calvert County as well as learn roasted pepper salad, lamb shish kabob, the basics on growing grapes, wine-making su böreği and Turkish köfte are among techniques, tasting techniques, food and the dishes that will be made. This one-day wine pairing, and proper service and storcourse is from 6-9 p.m., Oct. 2 at North age. Students must be 21 register.

Point High School.

Registration for these courses is accepted Students enrolled in the “Knife Skills” up to the day prior to the start of class and course will learn the uses and techniques can be made online, through walk-in regisspecific to the chef’s knife, serrated knife, tration at any campus and the Waldorf Cenparing knife and slicer. De-boning a chick- ter, or by mail using a downloadable form. en, cutting fruits and vegetables, sharpenStudents must register at least one day ing and cleaning are among the topics that before the class begins. For information on will be covered. This course is 6-8:30 p.m., these courses as well as others offered this Nov. 5 at the Calvert Career and Technol- fall, visit www.csmd.edu/CommunityEogy Academy with chef Karl Hille. ducation/ or contact 301-539-4760 or coneTaught by Baldassari, “Intergenerational dops@csmd.edu.

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Thursday, Sept. 3 Gutbuster Cheese Steaks VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd., California) – 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Jazzy Yarns PD Brown Memorial Library (50 Village St., Waldorf) – 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 4 Chicken Dinner American Legion Post 206, Rt. 260 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach) – 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Mike Starkey Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 5 15 Strings Morris Point Restaurant (38869 Morris Point Rd., Abell) – 5 to 8 p.m.

25th Hour Band Tall Timbers Marina (18521 Herring Creek Rd, Tall Timbers) – 4 to 8 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 7 Pizza & Pint Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 4 to 7 p.m.

Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 8 Team Feud Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 9 Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 6 to 10 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 10

The Nighthawks

Mike Damron

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 to 9 p.m.

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Karaoke with DJ Tommy T & Friends Applebee’s (45480 Miramar, California) – 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Sunday, Sept. 6

Friday, Sept. 11 Rusty & Steve Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Children’s Carnival and Revival

Josh Airhart

Living Hope Church (46694 Midway Drive, Lexington Park) – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) –7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

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50. Oral polio vaccine 55. Tatouhou 56. In addition 57. Baltic flat-bottomed boat (alt. sp.)

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From My Backyard to Our Bay was first developed by the Baltimore County Soil Conservation District. From there, the booklet was given to each of the Soil Conservations Districts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area for customization. If the 77 million residents who live in the watershed area of the Chesapeake Bay read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health. Obtain a FREE copy of the booklet by going to the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, smrwa.org and downloading it. The booklet is available from your local library; Chicken Scratch in Park Hall; The Greenery in Hollywood; Good Earth Natural Food and the St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District in Leonardtown.

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The Chesapeake Bay is threatened What’s threatening the Bay?

Nitrogen. Phosphorus. Sediment.

These are the major factors responsible for the decline of water quality in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

that falls on St. Mary’s County will make its way to the Bay or one of its tributaries. Along the way it will pick up and carry with it the things that we put on the ground.

Restoring the Chesapeake Bay The Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure that desperately needs our help. Experts agree that there is only one way to restore the Chesapeake Bay, and that’s “one river at a time.” But the problems don’t start in the rivers; they start on the land surrounding the rivers – their watersheds. You live in a watershed. We all do. The way we treat the land in our watersheds affects the health of our streams, our rivers, and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay.

Nitrogen and phosphorus are nutrients.

They serve as essential food for living things, but too much can be lethal to the Bay. Too many nutrients spawn the growth of algae that can be toxic to marine life, pets, and humans. When those algae die, they remove life-giving oxygen from the water and create “dead zones” where fish, oysters, clams, and crabs can’t live because they can’t breathe.

Sediment is soil that washes into the Bay when it rains. It clouds the water and prevents underwater grasses from growing. These grasses produce oxygen and provide a place for young fish and crabs to develop and thrive.

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Every one of us. Every drop of water

maintain an environmentally-friendly lawn, and manage stormwater runoff, wells, and septic systems – all in ways that will reduce the flow of nutrients and sediment into the Bay.

What is a Watershed?

From http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3046/

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From My Backyard to Our Bay offers tips for living in harmony with the Bay. It explains how you can contribute to the health of your local watershed,

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Topography (the elevation and the contour of the land) determines where and how fast stormwater runoff will flow and eventually drain to a surface water body such as a stream, creek, or river. Every resident of St. Mary’s County lives in a watershed that drains to the Chesapeake Bay or one of its tributaries.

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities

Living Well with Chronic Conditions Improve your life even while dealing with a chronic health condition. This is an evidencebased program, developed by Stanford University, to help people with chronic conditions take charge of their life by developing self-management skills, including dealing with depression and fatigue, pain management, working with health care providers and more. The Northern Senior Activity will be offering this series on Mondays, Sept. 14, 21, 28 and Oct. 5, 19, 26 (6 sessions) from 12:30 to 3 p.m. If you have a chronic condition and are serious about improving the way you feel, this is the workshop for you.There is no charge for taking this class; however, a commitment to regular attendance is needed for good results. Call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3101 to sign up.

Behind the Scenes at the Kennedy Center On Thursday, Sept. 10, enjoy a backstage tour of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. This tour highlights the historic events that led up to the establishment of a national cultural center, as well as an interactive exhibit on the life and presidency of John F. Kennedy.

See the majestic Hall of States, Hall of Nations and five of the Center’s main theaters, including its three grand performance halls (the Concert Hall, Opera House, and Eisenhower Theater).

See the magnificent Opera House chandelier, a gift from Austria that measures 50 feet across; the 3,700 tons of marble from Carrara, Italy lining the walls of the Hall of Nations; and the gorgeous Israeli Lounge. Also featured on the tour are works of art by renowned 20th Century artists. The tour concludes with a breathtaking 360-degree view of the nation’s Capital from the Center’s Roof Terrace. Bus departs from the Northern Senior Activity Center promptly at 9:30 a.m. and returns around 4:30 p.m. Please arrive at the Center by 9:15 a.m.

Fee of $35 includes motor coach transportation and driver tip. Lunch is an additional $15-$20, on your own at the KC Café featuring gourmet sandwiches, salad bar with a variety of fresh greens, vegetables, and antipasto dishes and

daily specials. Advance registration is required and can be done at a senior activity center near you. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1063.

Join the Northern Stars Have a flair for drama? The Northern Senior Activity Center is looking for enthusiastic actors and creative craftsman age 50+ for the Northern Stars Theatre Group. This group puts on skits and one-act plays for their peers at special functions. We are looking for additional actors as well as creative individuals for prop and set design. The next meeting is Tuesday Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. For more information or if interested in joining, please contact Rachel at 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3103.

Health Connections Presents: “Monitoring Your Blood Glucose” MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Health Connections staff will be on site at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss blood glucose and insulin, blood glucose targets, symptoms of high and low blood sugar, A1C, what makes blood sugars go up and down, as well as using monitors and the results. Sign up for this presentation at the receptionist desk or by calling 301-4754200, ext. 1050.

Walk with Ease The Arthritis Foundation has developed a new program that uses walking to relieve the pain and stress of arthritis. This six-week program, part classroom instruction and part walking, has been shown to reduce the pain of arthritis and improve your overall health.

A series will be available at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. beginning Sept. 14 and continuing through Oct. 23. The class is sponsored

by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Health Connections and features health education information, personalized walking routes, tips for safe and comfortable walking as well as stretching and strengthening. Materials are provided. You can get more information and register for this

ing 301-475-6019.

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Jar Craft at Loffler On Friday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. crafters at the Loffler Senior Activity Center will be creating ‘Leafy Luminaries’ from old jars, silk leaves and decoupage medium. Bring in a $2 supply fee and several old (small to medium size) jars.

Register for this class by calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk before Sept. 9.

AARP Safe-Driving Course AARP will be offering their popular Driver Safety Course at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; and at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A lot has changed since this course first began as “55 Alive”. The roads, technology and drivers themselves have all changed in so many ways.

This revised program now includes emphasis on roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-sign compliance, red-light running, and safety issues such as speeding, seat belt and turn signal use. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members, payable to AARP on the day of class. Pre-registration is required. Call 301475-4200, ext. 1050 to register for the class at the Garvey Senior Activity Center and 301-7375670, ext. 1658 to register for the class at Loffler Senior Activity Center. There will be an hour break for lunch. If you wish to order a lunch from the center the cost is $6 if you are under 60 and by donation for those 60+ years of age.

Lunch can be ordered at the same time you register for the class.

Open Studio Art For the month of September, Open Studio Art is being held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays (Sept. 14 and 28.) This is a chance to either work on an independent project with oversight from art teacher, Jamie Naluai, or to participate in a simple project directed by Jamie. Since Jamie volunteers her time on these days, we are able to offer this class free of charge plus a minimal supply fee ($5). For questions call 301-737-

5670, ext. 1658 or simply stop in on class day.

Jewelry with Sue During this class offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays, Sept. 8 – 29 at 1 p.m., students will learn and practice popular jewelry making techniques. Participants will make a bracelet, earrings, necklace, and learn the popular technique of chain mail. The cost for this series is $20; payable to Sue Peters.

All materials will be provided. To learn more or to sign up, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

5th Annual Barn Party at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds Kick off the autumn season with a good old fashion barn party planned by the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Enjoy country music and food in a country setting at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds on Friday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tap your feet while listening to live country music by the Billy Hill Band, twirl your partner around the dance floor, and enjoy a catered barbeque meal provided by Smokey Joe’s Restaurant and Pit BBQ. There will be a 50/50 raffle and door prizes! Ticket price is $8.

Tickets are available for purchase at all senior activity center locations beginning Sept. 1, while supplies last. Tickets must be purchased in advance; there will be no ticket sales at the door. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 National Apple Harvest Festival Trip The Northern Senior Activity Center Council is sponsoring a one-day bus trip to the National Apple Harvest Festival in Biglerville, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 10. Cost of the trip is $80 which includes luxury motor coach transportation, admission to the festival, morning refreshment, an evening buffet at the Mountain Gate Restaurant in Thurmont, Md., and driver gratuity. It is a terrific event to enjoy with many crafts, entertainment, vintage cars and delicious food items. There are a few more seats available. To sign up, please contact Pat Myers at 301-884-8714.

Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 • Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 • Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 13101 Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.

The Old Stone House

By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Hatch Dent wasted no time getting home to Maryland. He was a man with a mission.

Just a little over a month after his resignation from the Maryland Line he married Judith Poston at Trinity Episcopal Church on Dec. 17, 1778. By 1785 he had been ordained as an Episcopal minister. He led the settlers to Rowan County, N.C. about 1794 and some say he didn’t return until 1797, but that appears to be incorrect.

In February 1795 the petition of Rev. Hatch Dent was filed with the St. Mary’s County Orphan’s Court and he was allowed for his account against Thomas Bond, guardian to John Stephen for tuition.

Early in 1797 Charlotte Hall School was

finally opened. An ad was placed by the school’s trustees in the Feb. 24, 1797 edition of the Centinel of Liberty, a newspaper in Washington, D.C. that read: “At the Cool Springs, in St. Mary’s County, a high healthy situation is now open and ready for the reception of boys. In this school will be taught, the Latin, Greek, and French Languages, the English Grammar, Writing and a complete system of the Mathematics, by the Rev. Mr. Hatch Dent, principal and professor of Languages, and Mr. Henry Lyon Davis A.B. late professor of Languages in Dickinson College, and professor of the Mathematics and the French Language, in this School.

The price of tuition is six pounds, per Annum, payable quarterly, and in advance.

Good accommodations for boys may be had

in the Neighborhood of the School, upon the same terms that the Trustees have contracted with Mr. Isaac Smoot, for the board and accommodation of twenty boys in part of the School House to wit, 25 lbs. current money per annum for board, washing and lodging, with reasonable mending of clothes, the boys finding their own beds and bedding; and 27 lbs., 10 shillings, the contractor finding two boys with one bed &c.

The Trustees adopted this means of boarding boys in the school, with a view of assisting persons remote from the School, who might not have an opportunity of procuring accommodations for the boys immediately, and who may now be accommodated in the School, if speedy application is made to Mr. Smoot.

The Trustees have endeavored to render Charlotte Hall School as useful as possible, times and circumstances considered, by placing its advantages within the reach of almost every Citizen, as to the prices of board and tuition. The other advantages of this School, to parents and students, are too obvious to require them now to be pointed out: The utmost attention will be paid to the treatment and morals of the boys, as one of the protectors will reside in the School…”

Rev. Hatch Dent died Dec. 30, 1799 at the age of 48. Judith died March 3, 1814. Both were buried at Trinity Episcopal Church.

On July 30, 1883 their remains and those of several of their children were moved to the then new Dent Memorial Chapel in Charlotte Hall.

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What Did I Miss?

By Shelby Opperman Contributing Writer What beautiful sunrises and sunsets lately. I am writing this with the salmon colored sunrise to my right. Beauty is there if we only wish to notice it. It makes me wonder how many other things of beauty do I not notice. I try to be present in every moment, but I know when I am on my cellphone checking facebook, on the computer, or maybe in a time of pain, that I am missing life. Tidbit lets me know, and in a very bossy way I might add. If I am reading, and Tidbit thinks it has been for too long, she will keep trying to knock the book closed on me. She does the same thing when I am here on the computer. She will keep knocking my hands up off the keys until I stop and either pet her or see that she is dancing around wanting to go outside. And the cellphone, Tidbit doesn’t like that at all. She will whip that nose of hers under it like a weapon and knock it right out of my hands. Yes, animals can tell us so much.

It’s just like when they are happy and we see them wiggling all over with joy. When is the last time you have wiggled all over with joy. The last time I did was when I was little and being tickled by my older brothers. And I wouldn’t say it was a joyful thing at all. Tidbit is not a wiggler, she prefers to do her happy dance on her back on the floor or grass. She will work her way around in a big circle, stopping occasionally, with paws outstretched to look at me with the sweetest face, then continue on her happy journey. Tidbit knows that I am putty in her paws at that point. “Of course Tidbit, do you want that leftover piece of New York Strip that Daddy was saving for tomorrow’s breakfast? You want a Dixie Cup for dessert too. Yes, you can have all that.”

My husband asks what he has to do to get that kind of attention all the time. Well, if he could look as cute as Tidbit does on the floor with her happy dance, then maybe, just maybe he could have a Dixie Cup too. He is perfectly capable of getting his own treats, however.

Though there are times when he does give me his big puppy eyes look. What’s worse is that he also has pretty, long lashes that really work on you. One of his family’s stories when they get together is how when he was little, a woman in a store remarked to his Mother what a pretty little girl she had. Then he looked up at his Mother and said, “Me, not a little girl Mommy.” This is always repeated in a child’s voice with those big puppy eyes and batting lashes, and laughter afterwards.

Tidbit just walked in here and starting knocking my left hand off the computer, right on cue. Break for a trip outside. Okay, back from the great outdoors. And it was great. The sun is a little higher, but still has the salmon glow surrounding it, though a bit more diffused.

I noticed that some of the leaves are changing color, and more leaves are in the pool each day. I also noticed all the new cobwebs stretched and glistening from leaf to leaf or tree to tree. Those spiders stay busy. I try to go under or around the webs when possible, but more often than not I end up going through them without seeing them first.

Of course I am swiping at my face and clothes frantically trying to get the sticky web and the spider off of me. But I am in their world at that point.

I feel I am pretty good at noticing the small things in life and hope that this will be true always. Today I hope that you notice something new that will amaze or intrigue you. I will be searching too.

Excuse me, I am going to go nuzzle Tidbit’s paw so she will take me back outside.

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

Autumn is upon us, and with the change of seasons comes the fall to-do list that must be completed before the arrival of winter weather.

Many outdoor jobs are best completed before temperatures drop, while others can be tackled indoors to help save energy and prepare for increased time spent inside the home.

Outdoor cleanup Autumn means leaves are falling from trees and littering landscapes. Cleaning up leaves can be a time-consuming task, but it’s necessary to promote the health of lawns and other plants.

Grass that is completely matted down with leaves can become starved for light and moisture, and lawns may even rot when forced to spend winter beneath fallen leaves.

One eco-friendly timesaver is to shred leaves with a mower (a manual mower is preferable) and leave them as topdressing for the lawn. As long as the grass blades can be seen within the leaves, the lawn should be fine. Shredded leaves will decompose and add necessary nutrients and organic matter to the soil naturally.

Leaves also can be used in annual flower and vegetable gardens to improve the soil. Mulch made from shredded leaves can be placed on the soil around trees and shrubs. This helps to reduce weed problems and protects root systems from harsh temperature fluctuations.

Clothing donations It’s time to pack away summer clothing and

once again fill closets and drawers with sweaters and jeans. Before packing away your summer wardrobe, conduct an inventory to determine if there are any items you no longer use.

Donate these items or use them as rags when cleaning.

Keep some short-sleeved shirts accessible so you can layer them under sweatshirts and sweaters. The heat from layering will be trapped against your body and keep you cozier, reducing your reliance on HVAC systems to stay warm.

Home repairs Check the roof for any missing shingles. In addition, look for spots where animals or insects may be able to gain entry into your home.

Seal these areas and repair any leaks. This will make your home more efficient later on when winter hits its stride.

Remove window air conditioners for the winter. If they can’t be removed, seal them with caulking or tape and cover them with an airtight, insulated jacket. If you have forced-air systems, move furniture away from the vents so that air can flow better around the home and keep it comfortable.

Check weatherstripping around windows and doors and make the necessary adjustments. Installing additional insulation also can help reduce energy consumption.

A few tips can help homeowners prepare for autumn in eco-friendly ways.

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The County Times

Thursday, September 3, 2015

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