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Man Charged with Striking Sheriff in Fire Truck Incident

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Medstar Wednesday afternoon with some abrasions and soreness but no broken bones, Prosecutors with the sheriff’s officials said. State’s Attorney’s OfHe was injured while tryfice have charged a ing to render assistance along volunteer firefighter with other deputies during a at Company No. 1 in personal injury accident on Leonardtown after he Pin Cushion Road eariler that allegedly struck Sheriff morning, the agency reported. Timothy K. Cameron Reports from the sheriff’s with a fire truck on the office state that after Cameron Cameron scene of a vehicle crash arrived on the scene he was in Clements Wednesday talking to the injured operamorning. tor of a Chevrolet S-10 truck Kenneth Scully, 61, faces charges of that had struck a tree, when the fire engine negligent driving, failure to control speed struck Cameron as it moved into position. to avoid a collision and failure to exercise Agency officials confirmed that Camdue care to avoid a pedestrian collision, eron’s leg was pinned between the fire enaccording to the sheriff’s office. gine and the rear section of the crashed veAssistant State’s Attorney Laura Caspar hicle and that as the apparatus moved forsaid that the charges did not carry any jail ward Cameron was thrown to the ground. time and that she did not anticipate any The incident occurred about 8:05 a.m., criminal charges in the matter. sheriff’s office representatives stated, “They’re just payable citations at this with Cameron being released shortly after point,” Caspar said, adding that neither noon. drugs nor alcohol appeared to have any Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Jennifer bearing on the incident. Stone said the agency is not releasing any “He [Scully] was just trying to block the more information about Cameron’s condiroad off for safety… and he simply failed tion or when he will return to duty. to see how close he was,” she told The County Times. guyleonard@countytimes.net Cameron was released from St. Mary’s

Sheriff: Deputies Will Test Body Cameras

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer By the beginning of next year 13 deputies will be testing body cameras to see how useful they are in gathering information from police on the beat and in dealing with use of force complaints, Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said Tuesday. “We’re purchasing 13 units with grant money to evaluate them,” Cameron told The County Times. “I believe they are very useful but they may not be the silver bullet that everyone believes them to be. “But the audio portions of the recordings could be the most valuable.” The nationwide push to equip police with body cameras has only increased in the wake of several high profile cases in which police have used force — often times to the lethal extreme — against suspects. The most notable in Maryland has been the Freddie Gray case in which a man arrested by Baltimore City Police died in their custody under murky circumstances; six officers have been charged in his death with some counts ranging to murder. Cameron said the cameras will be distributed mostly to patrol officers and those deputies working on traffic enforcement and in the Special Operations Division. Cameron said the body cameras will

first be tested to ensure they are technically sound; the units are compatible with in-car camera systems that are installed in all patrol vehicles. Those in-car cameras, along with their audio systems, have proven to be valuable investigative tools, Cameron said, but they have also shed light on use of force complaints. “They have helped exonerate officers of charges,” Cameron said, who added that the audio recordings were particularly useful since the statements made by both police and suspects in use of force instances were invaluable in determining whether the amount of force used was appropriate. Each unit of body camera costs about $1,300, Cameron said and their use by local deputies should coincide with the Maryland Law Enforcement Training Commission’s adoption of regulations governing the use of body cameras. Currently under debate, along with other operational questions, is how much of law enforcement recordings should be released under public information requests to either just interested parties in a case or to anyone in the public requesting to view the recordings. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Road Work Again Snarling Traffic By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Only about a month after commuters had to suffer through lengthy road work on Route 235, work on a smaller but vital feeder route is already causing problems. State officials say that work on Route 245, also known as Hollywood Road, should be completed by mid-Fall at a cost of $2 million. The work is on two distinct sections of the road, they say, but is already backing traffic back to the intersection on Route 235.

The State Highway Administration (SHA) is working on a threemile section of Hollywood Road between McIntosh Road and Route 235 that has already been milled down and paving is currently underway. All of that work is being done during the day, SHA officials say. The second area of work will take place this week when crews begin milling a section of Hollywood Road in the opposite direction between Route 235 and Sotterley Wharf Road. Paving of that two-mile stretch of

Roadwork on Route 245 in Hollywood is already backing traffic up both ways to and from Leonardtown.

road will take place after the milling operation, which they estimate will take two weeks. Earlier this summer numerous businesses complained along Route 235 when repaving efforts discouraged customers from patronizing them, they also complained that the work could have caused less disturbance if it had been done at night. David Buck, representative for SHA, said the road project was needed to improve the thoroughfare and that the decision to start so late in the season was not a risky one. He said the recent lack of rain as well as stable temperatures meant SHA was confident they still have several weeks to complete the work. “As long as we have temperatures above 45 degrees we shouldn’t have any problems,” Buck said. “They could get done in mid-October. “We will never mill something and leave it over the winter.” The reason for limiting the work to the daytime hours, Buck said, was due to the fact that temperatures would likely be higher and conducive to laying new asphalt. “It’s a short inconvenience for a smoother ride that will last for 15 years,” Buck said.

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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County were quick to laud the benefits of a switch to code home rule at a public hearing in Ridge last week but members of the small gathering were not so convinced. Some there feared that the proposed move to code home rule from the commissioner form of government,which the county has held for nearly 200 years, would give local elected leaders too much control closer to home. If the current form of government had worked for so long, they said, why change it now? Roy Fedders, noting information from the Maryland Association of Counties (MACO) orientation for the newly elected, said that code home rule could allow leaders to levy or raise fines for certain civil infractions, though there were some limitations. Also the commissioners could establish impact fees along with an excise tax on school construction as well as an excise tax on agriculture if the county is not currently levying an impact fee, according to the information from MACO. “What code home rule promises is more taxes and fees of all kinds,” Fedders said. Keith Harless said he chaffed at the provision that allowed citizens 40 days to get 10 percent of voter signatures on a referendum to oppose an action commissioners took under home rule and of the greater power they would have overall. “It’s hard to muster up interest in that amount of time,” Harless said. “This would entrench the power [of elected officials.]” Elected leaders said that recent events at the legislture in Annapolis put into sharper focus the need for more local autonomy in creating new local laws without the approval of state officials. The key example of this was the failure of a measure offered by the county delegation this past session that would have allowed the county to eliminate the personal property tax most businesses paid on equipment and other operations items. Elected leaders here said it could have been a boon to economic development as tax relief to businesses but acknowl-

edged that they already had the authority to zero out that tax rate on a yearly basis. Del. Deb Rey, Dist. 29 B, asked why this was brought up now as an issue and not during the 2014 campaign. She wanted to know when residents could ask questions of commissioners about the proposal but Commissioner Tom Jarboe, directing the meeting in the place of Commissioner President James Guy, said they were only accepting comments about the home rule issue. Bill Scarafia, executive director of the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce, said code home rule was the best balance between autonomy and public ovesight. “We feel that this change would improve the efficiency of government to respond to the needs of our community in a timely manner,” Scarafia said. “It will still require public discourse before action is taken with this added authority, and it still allows the community to hold the commissioners accountable.” County Attorney George Sparling encapuslated the supporting argument for code home rule by noting that five locally elected commissioners would be able to decide what laws were right for the county instead of a majority of 188 legislators in Annapolis who had to agree to approve local laws proposed by the delegation. Most local laws are approved through a practice of local courtesy that defers to the desires of those delegations, with some exceptions. Sparling also pointed out that under code home rule, commissioners could not enact any new taxes or license and franchise fees. “It [code home rule] does not transfer financial authority from the General Assembly to the county commissioners in its entirety,” Sparling said. There are six more hearings regarding code home rule in St. Mary’s County; after the hearings the commissioners will decide whether to proceed with a resolution to the local board of elections which will then put it to a referendum vote in the November 2016 election. If approved by a majority of voters code home rule would be the new government structure by December of next year. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Schools Construction Plan Showcases Higher Costs

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The latest capital construction plan from the St. Mary’s County Board of Education showed that school construction costs have risen to “historic” levels and that over the next 10 years student enrollment, especially in the middle grades, is set to skyrocket. County Commissioners balked at both sets of information. The latest figures from the state show that the cost of constructing a new school, which included the cost of the site, was close to $350 a square foot projected for fiscal 2017. That translated into a 21 percent increase, or $49 per square foot, for that fiscal year alone, school officials reported. Much of that was due to state requirements in finding a site and other construction issues such as hiring minority vendors, school officials said. Despite that, Commissioner Todd Morgan said, the cost increase was staggering. “Inflation is basically zero, wages are flat so this is hard for the tax payers to swallow,” Morgan said. Commissioner Mike Hewitt also chaffed at the cost increases, especially when it came to whether the county should choose to put a school on the 200-plus acres on St. Andrews Church Road where a sports field complex has also been proposed. Hewitt said sites like the Hayden property in Leonardtown were less costly because they had water and sewer infrastructure, whereas running those same utilities to the St. Andrews property would only drive up the price.

Plans to build a modern office building and work campus on Patuxent River Naval Air Station will not have a significant impact on the environment there, according to a report issued by the Department of the Navy. The enhanced use lease (EUL) proposal would build 600,000 square feet of new office space for approximately 3,000 people working on the base, according to officials at the navy base, and would be located near Gate No. 1 at Buse and Cuddihy roads. Plans to build similar work space at a site near Buse and Liljenkrantz roads will no longer be pursued, according to navy officials. The EUL project involves a private developer building the work campus in cooperation with the Department of Defense in an effort to upgrade the aging office space already at Patuxent River NAS but the process has been years in the making starting back in 2010. Despite the lengthy process the navy has settled on Hines Interests L.P. as the prime developer of the project. While the navy has been enthusiastic about the project, local businesses and elected officials have been worried that the project inside

“When you’re talking about building a new school I would hope you would look for school sites that give us the most bang for our buck,” Hewitt told school officials, including Superintendent Scott Smith. Kimberly Howe, director of Capital Planning and Green Schools, said the school system was also projecting vastly increasing numbers for student enrollment for the next 10 years based on trends they saw of a “bubble” of enrollees noted in the middle school grades. This, Howe said, was due in part to more families staying in St. Mary’s County rather than moving to other jurisdictions. Hewitt again disputed the figures saying that there were no indicators that a new economic force had entered the county to bring more jobs, in fact the navy had recently signaled that their would be a slowdown in job growth in defense related activities. “I think you’re projections are too high,” Hewitt said. The school system estimates that the current enrollement of more than 17,000 students will increase to more than 20,000 in a decade. Commissioner John O’Connor said that the increase might also be due to more families moving to St. Mary’s County from Beltway communities who still commute north for work. Commissioner Tom Jarboe said the projections were still confusing. “It seems counter-intuitive, if the navy work is flat where is the increase in enrollment?” Jarboe asked. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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the base gate would harm commerce outside the gate in the Lexington Park community. For decades developers had provided office space for contractors and service businesses had made their living off the traffic the outside activity provided. But, said Commissioner Todd Morgan, the EUL project threatened that. “With the EUL the vacant office space is out there and could continue to grow,” Morgan said. “Of course we’re not going to be harming the bay with the EUL but I’m much more worried about our commerce and our trades people.” Morgan, who is employed by a defense contractor and often works at the base, said the problem with capacity there was with NAVAIR, which shares space with other commands. The issue, he said, was that NAVAIR insisted on bringing independent contractors onto the base to work alongside government employees instead of allowing them to remain in town. “You have to be adaptable to the market place,” Morgan said. “We need to have a discussion about this.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Annmarie Welcomes Artists By Muirgheal Wheeler Contributing Writer Artsfest is held every year at Annmarie Gardens and is a chance for local artists, photographers and craftsman alike to sell their wares. Tents are set up along the many paths throughout Annmarie Gardens, each booth unique to the maker themselves. There were areas for live performances and food

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Public Invited to Address Commissioners at October 6 Public Forum

The Commissioners of St. Mary)s County will hold their final Public Forum for 2015 on Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m. The forum will take place in their meeting room, inside the Chesapeake Building, at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. Citizens unable to attend the forum in person, and wishing to voice a concern, can take to social media to pose their issue or question. Citizens are invited to post comments or questions using the hashtag #CSMCforum to the county)s Facebook page Awww.Facebook.com/ StMarysCountyGovernment) or twitter feed (@StMarysCoGov.) Time permitting, comments and questions will be read at the forum. Citizens should include their full name and mailing address when posting to social media as the comments will become part of the official record. Commissioners of St. Mary)s County Public Forums are televised live on St. Mary)s County Government TV 95 (SMCG TV 95) on Metrocast Cable and streamed live for online viewing on the county)s website at http://www.

stmarysmd.com/broadcast.asp. Click on the LIVE link at the top of the page (note: this feature is not available on Apple or mobile devices). A rebroadcast of the forum will be aired on SMCG TV 95 on Sunday, October 11 at 7 p.m. Forums are also available for viewing on demand on the county)s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/ StMarysCoMDGov?feature=mhee. Individuals wishing to speak at the Public Forum will be allowed up to three (3) minutes to address the Commissioners (those representing a group will be allotted five (5) minutes to speak.) Anyone wishing to provide more detailed comments may do so via email or regular mail. The Commissioners of St. Mary) s County can be reached via e-mail at csmc@stmarysmd.com or by E.S. mail at Commissioners of St. Mary)s County, P.(. Gox 653, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. Press Release

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Thursday, September 24, 2015

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CASE# 56069-15 9-23-15 Theft Unknown suspect(s) removed a prescription delivery from a residence on the 21000 block of Genesta Street in Lexington Park. CASE# 56084-15 9-23-15 Burglary Unknown suspect(s) entered a barn and stole property on the 37000 block of Quade Lane in Chaptico. CASE# 56083-15 Breaking & Entering to Motor Vehicle An unknown suspect removed property from a vehicle in the WaWa parking lot in Charlotte Hall, Md. CASE# 56098-15 Theft An unknown suspect stole property from Chief’s Bar in Tall Timbers, Md. CASE# 56115-15

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Compassion in a Fast and Furious World

On Thursday September 3rd our daughter Lauren Shelby Pitt tragically lost her life in a motorcycle accident in Calvert County at the age of 27. Our daughter was a kind and loving young women. It’s something her family knew all too well. As most parents know, we all try to raise our children with strong character, with respect for elders, compassion for others, a strong work ethic and moral code. The true measure of it however, is their actions and deeds when the parenting ends and the move to adulthood and making their way in the world begins. As our family progressed through the difficult days of arrangements and services following the accident, my wife Julie and I stood at the prayers in wonderment and disbelief of the immense outpouring of love and affection, respect and sorrow shown for our lovely daughter and our family. The stories told to us by her teach-

ers, doctors, coworkers and friends about her humor and kindness as well as the compassion for the patients she served as a radiographer at Calvert Orthopedic and St. Mary’s Hospital gave my wife and I an overwhelming sense of comfort and pride that I think only a parent can feel in the accomplishment of their child. She learned her lessons well. It now seems to be a time in this world where everything seems to circulate around getting everywhere you need to go as fast as possible. Conversation is through email, twitter, text or the next new gadget. Everyone’s head is down looking at their iPhone. True interpersonal skills, courtesy and manners seem to be fading away. However, our daughter Lauren always seemed to have a way of brightening a room with an uplifting spirit and a million dollar smile. More importantly though, was the

way she made people feel relevant and important with her caring and loving demeanor and willingness to talk with anyone, and above all else, listen. She was truly loved and will be missed by many people. My entire family would like to take this opportunity to express our sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude for the abundant outpouring of support, warm stories, sympathy and prayers shown by family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Lauren, we are so proud of you, for your short time in this world, the impact you made on your family and so many others has been tremendous. Life will never be the same. We Love You and you will be with us always. Sincerely, Mike and Julie Pitt Hollywood, Maryland

To The County Times: The article written by Linda Reno titled as “Run Away Slaves” uses the tired technique of hiding the racism behind the claim of history, as if calling it as “history” will whitewash the racism away which it does not. Reno writes a quote, which declares this: “Those negroes have been well treated and much indulged by me,

and they all ran away from me without any provocation whatever.” So in her article Reno leaves it as that as if that were true because that is the “history” record as if those slaves were doing wrong by running away from the nice white owners - and that kind of “history” makes it into a racist white lie. We never ever hear

any kind of apology for the crimes against humanity committed against the Africans people under the system of slavery, and if we did then that would start the process of giving some true history. James Cusick Sr. Hollywood, Md.

Crosby: A Voice for The Children It’s a shame that Marilyn Crosby will no longer be on the Board of Education. She was the only Board member that sent her children through St. Mary’s County public schools and was a teacher. She was a voice for the children, the parents and the teachers. Now the ball is in the commissioner’s court, and hopefully they’ll weigh all options before they appoint Crosby’s replacement. We don’t want any Tom, Rand or Harry given this responsibility. The replacement needs to have strong qualifications and not just be someone’s cousin or friend. The parents, the students, the teachers and the taxpayers deserve more than that. With any luck, the replacement will have some kind of educational experience and have worked for the school system. That kind of insight will be needed on the Board. Especially this Board, where one member has an obvious vendetta against the teachers. This vendetta was painfully obvious during the Board’s work session on September 9th. Was a board

member having a full-blown temper tantrum over teachers from different counties bringing their children over to St. Mary’s for an education? Who justified her objections by saying that she was standing up for taxpayers? Was it not obvious that no other member shared her views, yet she demanded further investigation? So in an attempt to stand up for the taxpayers, did she want more resources committed to a financial investigation on an issue that no one else supports? I wonder who’s paying for those resources. Let’s get real, if this member really cared about how the Board of Education spends our money. Then shouldn’t we be informed on why public school funds are being paid to a private school? Is this hypocrisy or just a severe disdain towards our teachers? Jack LeBaugh Lexington Park

Ebenezer Camp Service and Bonfire The women of Ebenezer are planning a weekend of activities to worship and praise Our Lord and to bless His people. On Saturday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m., a camp meeting service and bonfire will be held at the site of the original log cabin on Ebenezer property to honor our ancestors whose diligence and perseverance paved the way for our church today. On Sunday, Sept. 27, we welcome Rev. Curtis (Chris) Smalls of

the ministerial staff at the Greater Mt. Nebo AME Church of Bowie, Md., who will deliver a message from God at our 11 a.m. service. We are equally pleased to host Rev. D. Melynda Clarke, Pastor of the Mt. Sinai AME Church of Waldorf, Md., who will provide the evening message for the 4 p.m. service. Feel free to join the women in wearing the colors of the rainbow during the weekend events.

We are excited and look forward to your participation and sharing in our festivities and celebration of a new beginning in the life and work of our church. Yours in Christ, Rev. KC White, Pastor Ebenezer Charlotte Hall AME Church

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: As reported in your September 10th edition, Mrs. Marilyn Crosby announced her intentions to retire from the St. Mary’s County Board of Education by reading her retirement letter at the September 9th board meeting. Her letter was well written, short, to the point and positive in every way. I believe her decision to leave the board is a wise one since her health has been steadily deteriorating for the past 18 months. Her retirement is a definite loss to the school system and ends, at least temporarily, a career of dedicated service to the children in the St. Mary’s County school system. As the board members took their turn to speak, Mrs. Bailey and Mr. Smith thanked Mrs. Crosby for her years of service and wished her well in her retirement. Mrs. Washington and Mrs. Weaver never mentioned nor acknowledged Mrs. Crosby’s retirement when they addressed the audience. This was an intentional insult to Mrs. Crosby and what a poor example to set for the students. How petty can you get? It appears some board members need some remedial education in civility and how to conduct themselves at a televised public meeting. It has been my experience that only those with very limited intellectual capacity allow past differences to prevent them from wishing a colleague well upon the announcement of their retirement. Mental midgets ! I hope the video of the meeting is archived so it can be used to remind voters in future elections. Mrs. Allen, who had many differences with Mrs. Crosby over the years, was very gracious and thanked Marilyn for her years of service and wished her a happy retirement. That added a touch of class to an otherwise dismal portion of the meeting. Both the former board and the present board has treated Mrs.

Crosby miserably over the past 18 months and should be ashamed of themselves. They spent upwards of $40,000.00 of our money, enough to hire at least one para-educator or teacher’s aide for a year, pursuing allegations that were never proven and were eventually dropped. The new board persisted in pursuing the charges raised by the former board and even had the police go to Mrs. Crosby’s home to investigate an allegedly perceived threat that was also found to be without merit. I am certain all the claims, innuendos and remarks took their toll not only on Mrs. Crosby but her family as well. I am also sure the family spent a considerable amount of money on attorney fees responding to the allegations as the complaint worked its way through the system up to the state level where it was dismissed. In the end Mrs. Crosby retires with her reputation fully intact but with the unpleasant memory of the many false allegations made against her. In reality, Mr. Smith would most likely not be the superintendent of schools if not for Mrs. Crosby and the outcome of the last school board election could have likely been different if not for her. What a nice way to show appreciation. I hope Mrs. Crosby has a long, full, healthy and happy retirement which is well deserved. She has left her mark on the school system which will last for many years to come. She will miss the school children but will be free from dealing with associates who spend as much time in self adoration as they do attending to the people’s business. Marilyn deserves a rest and the other members deserve each other.

My husband, Branch 93 President, and I would like to say “Thank you” to the Manager of Long John Silver’s on Great Mills Road for replacing the tattered and torn American Flag. The Fleet Reserve Association Branch 93 at 21707 Three Notch will gladly accept your unserviceable flag for proper retirement on Flag Day 2106 by

Boy Scout Troop 413. If you need someone to pick up the flag, please call the Branch to arrange.

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Sincerely, David Ryan Hollywood, Md.

Shirley Vatter, Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association (LAFRA) Unit 93 President, LAFRA East Coast Region Vice President Hollywood, Md.

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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.

Thelma D. Jefferson, 95 of Colton’s Point, passed away on Sept. 12. Thelma was born on Dec. 1, 1919 in Pittsburg, Texas to the parents, Mary Ella Anderson and Reverend Frank Criddle, Sr. She was the oldest of four siblings, having three younger brothers, Odell, and Frank, Jr., both who preceded her in death, and her youngest brother, Anderson. She accepted Christ at an early age, being baptized at the Living Green Missionary Baptist Church in Pittsburg. She was a student at Center Point High School in Pittsburg, and was valedictorian of her class. Thelma always commented on how much she loved attending church, going to school, and studying. After relocating to Phoenix, she met and fell in love with Yulice Jefferson, Sr. They were married on Aug. 19, 1943 and were married for 53 years, until her husband’s death on Feb. 1, 1997. To this union six children were born; Yulice Jefferson, Jr., Gurthie Mae Jefferson Mosley, Cleveland Jefferson, Charles Lee Jefferson, Sr., Eugene Jefferson, and Robert Lee Jefferson. Thelma was known by many titles: Mother Dear (Mudeah), Mama, Grandma, Nanny, and Mama J. Thelma will always be remembered for her hospitality and delicious home cooking. She would cook up a feast consisting of her tasty spaghetti, roast beef, sweet potato pie, home-made pound cake, enchiladas, and her trademark mustard greens and cornbread. Never passing up the opportunity to help those in need, the homeless and less fortunate knew that they could knock on her door and ask for a meal and she would never turn them away. Instead, she would go inside, fix them a plate, wrap it up nicely and hand it to them to take with them on their way. Her life was a testament to one of her favorite poems, “The House by the Side of the Road”, much of which she still quoted by memory up into her 90’s. Thelma was a hard worker and worked at the Maricopa County Hospital for over 20 years. She climbed up the ladder until she became supervisor of her department, being the first black woman to accomplish such a position. But only after being required to take nightly college courses; graduating from Phoenix Technical College with honors. This was not, however, a requirement for the non black workers in her field. Even after retiring, Thelma continued to work doing various jobs from selling Watkins products, doing demo work at various stores, and working as election clerk officer in her district and community. Thelma was faithful to God and her church. As a member of Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Reverend B. J. Stanton, pastor, she held the office of church clerk, her name being permanently engraved on the cornerstone until this day. She later joined Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Reverend C. N. Hall Pastor, and finally, Abundant Life Missionary Baptist Church, Reverend Milton Pleasant pastor, where she served in numerous offices from Sunday School Teacher to Senior Mission President. Those acquainted with Sister Jefferson, knew that she didn’t come to church looking shabby by any means. She was quite

the dresser and wore her hats! However, she did not have to parade her Christianity about for men to see, rather, from the moment you approached Sister Jefferson, it was evident that she was a woman of integrity and virtue. Those left to cherish her memory are her children; Gurthie Mae Jefferson Mosley of Phoenix, Ariz., Reverend Eugene Jefferson (Ruby) of Phoenix, Ariz., and Dr. Robert L. Jefferson (Pensacola) of Colton’s Point; One brother, Anderson Criddle of Los Angeles, Ca.; First Cousin, Earl Edward Wilson of Daly City, Ca.; Sister in Law, Emogene Davis of Houston, Texas, 26 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, two great, greatgrandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. “Mama”, “Nanny”, “Grandma”, “Mama J”, “Mudeah”, you will be greatly missed, but we know you are safe in the arms of Jesus, our loving Lord and Savior.

Mary Lou Raley, 87 Mary Lou Raley, 87, of Leonardtown died Sept. 6 in her residence at Cedar Lane Apartments in Leonardtown. Born July 13, 1928 in Leonardtown, she was the only child of the late I. Stanley and Ida F. Johnson of Leonardtown. A life-long resident of St. Mary’s County, she graduated from Margaret Brent High School in Morganza and later attended St. Mary’s Female Seminary College, St. Mary’s City, before working for the American National Red Cross during World War II. By 1946, she received awards and accommodations for her service at the American National Red Cross. In addition, she received accommodations from the Disabled American Veterans for the generous contributions she made to the welfare of America’s disabled war veterans. Mary Lou loved her family and friends, church, and had a great love of music, baking, and cats. She is survived by her three daughters, Sandra Lou Martin and her husband, Jack, of Severna Park; Linda Anne Pigman and her husband, Colin, of Green Valley, Ariz.; and Mary Elaine Sincavage and her husband, Edward, of Pasadena; and son, James M. Raley, Jr. and his wife, Joanne, of Naples, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James Morris Raley of Leonardtown, and a son, Brother Paschal (Thomas Stanley) Raley, CFX. Family received friends on Monday, Sept.14 from 5 to 7 p.m., with prayers recited by Reverend David Beaubien at 7 p.m., at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. A Funeral Service was celebrated by Deacon Ammon Ripple on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home. Interment followed at St. Aloysius Cemetery, Leonardtown. Serving as pallbearers were John Martin III, Richard Raley, Jami Raley, and Michael Sincavage. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Mary’s Ryken High School for the Brother Paschal Raley Scholarship Fund, 22600 Camp Calvert Rd., Leonardtown or Friends of Cedar Lane, 22680 Cedar Lane Ct., Leonardtown. Condolences to the family may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.

com. Arrangements handled by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown.

Gail Lee Godwin, 72 Gail Lee Godwin, 72, of Lexington Park, passed away Sept. 11 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Dec. 18, 1942 in Richmond, Va. to the late James Francis Waters and Ellen Lenell Watts Waters. Gail was a dedicated employee for the State of Maryland Comptroller’s Office as an Information Technologist until her retirement. On Jan. 1, 2000, she married her beloved husband, Garn Thomas Godwin, III in Annapolis. Together, they celebrated over 15 wonderful years of marriage. Gail was extremely active and enjoyed spending time outside. She loved to spend time at the beaches, especially Ocean City. She also liked to go to Seven Springs and hike the Appalachian Trail. She was an avid hunter and hunted Cariboo in Alaska. Her other hobbies included, gardening, golfing, bowling, working out, and dancing, especially ballet. She loved her pets, especially her Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Jack and Yorkie, Izzy. However, her greatest love was for her family, whom she enjoyed spending time with. In addition to her beloved husband, she is also survived by her children, Deborah Montalvo (Jesus) of Pasadena, Mark Williams (Mary) of Leonardtown, and Scott Williams (Jen) of Pasadena; stepchildren, Garn Godwin IV (Lynn) of Aquasco, Kevin Godwin (Angel) of Perryville, and Kim Godwin Clark (Bill) of Upper Marlboro; sisters, Linda Waters Dapp of Rosedale, and Mary Grace Waters of Springhill, Fla.; 17 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brother, James F. Waters, Jr. Family received friends for Gail’s Life Celebration Memorial Service on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m., conducted by Reverend Joe Orlando, at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral. com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown.

Thelma D. Jefferson, 95

Eloise Hall Peterson, 97 Eloise Hall Peterson, 97, died Sept. 13 after a brief illness at St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Leonardtown. Mrs. Peterson was born the daughter of Edna Morris and Herman Hall. She was reared in Ashland, K.Y. and later resided in Southeast Ohio after graduating from high school. She relocated to Arlington, Va. following World War II and worked at the Department of Defense and the White House in the succeeding years. Mrs. Peterson was a resident of Ridge, having moved there in 1965 from Arlington, Va. She was an employee of the Surface Ef-

fect Ship Facility at the Patuxent Naval Air Station for 10 years, retiring in 1975. Beloved by her family and a wide circle of friends and possessing an effervescent and outgoing personality, Mrs. Peterson remained actively engaged socially until the end. She was always animated by a playful sense of humor and consistently made a positive impression on all who she encountered, inspiring new bonds and loyalty at every turn. She was a sophisticated consumer who loved to shop and always appreciated great deals. Mrs. Peterson was pre-deceased by her husband William Bradshaw Peterson Jr., her first husband Barnard Mark Dirzulaitis and her eldest daughter Patricia Ann Dirzulaitis. She is survived by three children and their spouses, Michael Dirzulaitis and Janice Gabrilove, Kimberly Wiley and Wayne Wiley and William Bradshaw Peterson III and Mary Peterson, as well as eight grandchildren: Kristen Baldwin, Kyle Pratt, Harry Fudge Jr., Dylan Wiley, Jason Wiley, William B. Peterson IV, Mark Dirzulaitis and Matthew Dirzulaitis, and six great grandchildren: Emma Peterson, Adam Baldwin, Bailey Baldwin, Zoe Pratt, Tryssa Fudge and Anna Fudge. Family received friends on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon with a Funeral Service held at noon celebrated by Pastor Tiffany Kromer at the First Friendship United Methodist Church, 13723 Point Lookout Rd., Ridge. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the St. Mary’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Foundation, 21585 Peabody St., Leonardtown or the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, Post Office Box 456, Ridge. Following the service, the family and all friends were invited to gather at Mrs. Peterson’s home at 49435 Portney’s Overlook Rd. in Ridge. Condolences to the family may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements handled by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown.

Mary Katherine Bradford, 88 Mary Katherine Bradford, 88, of Scotland, passed away peacefully on Sept. 15 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Leonardtown. Born March 17, 1927, in Washington, D.C., she is the daughter of the late Harry Francis Flanagan and Katherine Edna Abbott. She moved to St. Mary’s County in 1989. Mary Katherine is survived by her son, Melville H. Bradford (Nancy) of Forest, Va. and daughter, Mary K. Bradford (Kitty) of Scotland, two grandchildren; James Bradford (Crissy) of Drums, Pa. and Russell Bradford (Samantha) of Bryans Road; three great grandchildren: Chloe, Connor, and Caelan Bradford of Drums, Pa.; her siblings, Jane Walmsley of Brooksville, Fla., Evelyn Medlar (Bob) of Stevensville. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband Melville M. Bradford, her sister Gina Denell and brother Pat Flanagan. Family received friends on Sunday, Sept. 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. A Funeral Service was held on

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Monday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Joe Orlando officiating at the Brinsfield Funeral Home. Interment followed at 1 p.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Ave., Suitland. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Nursing Center, 21585 Peabody St., Leonardtown or Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, Post Office Box 456, Ridge. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown.

Stanley Bryant Harris, 79 Stanley Bryant Harris, 79, of St. Inigoes passed away on Sept. 19 at Med Star Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. He was born on Feb. 12, 1936 in Washington, D.C., to the late Theodore Harris and Nancy Ann Keys. On Dec. 21, 1955, Stanley married his beloved wife, Beatrice K. Harris in Arlington, Va. Together they celebrated 60 wonderful years of marriage. He owned his own electrical company in Vienna, Va., with over 30 years of dedicated service, until his retirement in 1984. He retired to St. Mary’s County where he became a charter boat fishing captain.

He built his own charter boat which he called the Miss Bea. During his life he built many houses and boats. He could do every aspect of building which included carpentry, brick work, plumbing, electric, dry wall, heat pump etc. He was very talented and could observe others doing something and then do it himself. Stanley enjoyed fishing and boating. He loved going to his winter home in the Florida Keys. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was very generous with his time and you would often find him helping others by fixing something for them. He also loved exploring and traveling. He was a member of the IBEW Local 26 Electrical Union and the Charter Boat Association. In addition to his beloved wife, Stanley is also survived by his daughtersc, Diane Harris of Mechanicsville and Joy Harris Schwab and son-in-law, John M Schwab of Yuba City, Ca.; his grandchildren, Holly Elder, Lucas Elder, Ryan Schwab, and Kristin Schwab; and his great grandchild, Coral Sprout. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Theodore W. Harris. Family will receive friends on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 11 a.m. celebrated by Reverend Joe Orlando, at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. Interment will follow

at the St. George’s Episcopal Church 1167 Poplar Hill Lane, in Valley Lee. Serving as pallbearers will be; John Schwab, Lucas Elder, Gary Sacks, Harry Kerrill, Steve Spedden and Dale Vallaudingham. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Saint Jude‘s Children‘s Hospital. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown.

Joseph F. Quade “Frank”, 83 Joseph F. Quade “Frank”, 83 of Bushwood, passed away on Sept. 20 at his home. Born on Sept. 8, 1932 in Mechanicsville, he was the son of the late Alice Russell Quade and Richard C. Quade, Sr. Frank was the loving husband of Rachel Agnes Quade. Frank is survived by his children: Delores A. Wong of Colonial Beach, Va., Joseph F. Quade, Jr. of Avenue, Michael E. Quade of Bushwood, David A. Quade of Bushwood, Gary M. Quade of Bushwood, Danny G. Quade of Clements, Mary E. Oliver of Bushwood, Shirley K. Jackson of Hollywood, Pamela M. Haynes of Bushwood, 24

grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren, and his sister Josephine Quade. He was preceded in death by his siblings: George Quade, Henry Quade, Leonard Quade, Richard Quade, William Quade, Elizabeth Bowles, and Russell Quade. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and attended Margaret Brent High School. Frank worked as a carpenter for the Carpenters Union for 45 years, retiring in 1989. Franks loved to entertain friends and family playing his guitar, and his favorite thing to do was singing in the church choir. The family received friends on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were; Joseph F. Quade, Michael E. Quade, David A. Quade, Gary M. Quade, Danny G. Quade, and Lewis Quade.

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• Buy refillable bottles of milk, soft drinks, beer and other beverages. • Look for products with minimal packaging. Buy the ones with the fewest layers. • Bring your own cloth or paper bag when shopping. Reuse plastic bags when buying produce or bulk items. • Use reusable storage containers instead of single-use plastic bags. • Buy items in bulk to avoid extra packaging and expense. Products available include nails, screws, bolts, cereals, pasta, spices, candy and dried fruit. • Avoid individually wrapped items. Buy economy-size packages of products you use a lot. • Make a shopping list of items you really need and stick to it. Impulse buying may add to waste.

REUSE IT

• Use glass jars for storing foods, screws and nails, and sewing supplies. • Make a kit of twist ties and plastic bags to take along when you go shopping. • Save plastic tubs from prepared foods to use as storage containers in the refrigerator and freezer. • Use plastic jugs from windshield-washer fluid

to collect used oil for recycling. • Reuse scrap paper that's printed on one side. Use the blank side for phone messages or notes. • Reuse greeting cards by using the front flap as a post card. • After you've read a magazine, give it to someone else to read, such as friends, nursing homes, hospitals, schools, doctors' waiting rooms or the library. • Save plastic foam peanuts and other packing materials to use with your next fragile package. • Save used gift wrap to use again on a smaller package. • Cut old bedding, drapes and clothes into pieces for rags, or use them in braided rugs or patchwork designs. • Remove nails and hardware from used lumber so it can be reused in smaller projects. Lumber that is not painted or treated can be safely used for firewood. • Donate unwanted household items, clothes and appliances that are still usable to charitable organizations. You can also sell them through classified ads, community bulletin boards or garage sales. • Repair older items if possible and/or buy used or remanufactured products and goods when they will do the job as well as new items.

USE PRODUCTS THAT LAST A LONG TIME BEFORE THEY WEAR OUT.

PRODUCTS THAT LAST A LONG TIME CREATE LESS WASTE, AND YOU WILL OFTEN SAVE MONEY IN THE LONG RUN!

• Use reusable cloth napkins, diapers and towels. • Take a reusable coffee mug to work. • Use silverware and heavy-duty, reusable plastic plates and glasses for parties and picnics. • Ask for high-mileage tires. Keep them filled to the proper air pressure for maximum wear. • Buy compact fluorescent lights instead of incandescent ones. • Clean, maintain and repair your tools, appliances, vehicles, shoes and clothing. • Check consumer publications for lists of durable items. • Use rechargeable batteries whenever possible.

Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor For Additional Recycling Information: Contact the St. Mary’s County DPW&T at (301)863-8400 or visit our website at www.stmarysmd.com

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Thursday, September 24, 2015

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2015 ST. MARY’S COUNTY FAIR The County Times

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Leonardtown, MD • Thursday, September 24th - Sunday, September 27th

Sch e dule Of Eve n ts THURSDAY

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

“OPENING DAY”

3:00 PM Gates open to public 4:00 PM Exhibit Buildings open to public 5:00 PM Carnival opens (ride all evening: wrist band for $25) 5:00 PM 4-H Livestock Judging Contest (SR) 5:30 PM 4-H Western Drill Team Performance (GS) 6:00 PM 4-H Market Goat Show (SR) 6:00 PM Barnyard Runners Pig Races 6:15 PM 4-H English Drill Team Performance (GS) 6:30 PM Masters of the Chainsaw 7:00 PM Official Opening (Tolerance Hall) Color Guard by Cub Scout Pack #1203 “The Star Spangled Banner,” Margaret Brent Middle School Introduction of the Queen of Tolerance Court Welcome, John Richards, President, St. Mary’s County Fair Association Crowning of the Queen of Tolerance 6:30 PM ZuZu Acrobats (Tent) 7:00 PM Miniature Horse Pull (GS) 7:30 PM Chain Saw Artist Rick Pratt 9:00 PM Exhibit buildings close 10:00 PM Carnival closes • Lion’s Mobile Screening Trailer (Vision & Hearing)(5pm - 8pm) • Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales on display

FRIDAY

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

“SCHOOL DAY”

8:00 AM 4-H Livestock Show (SR) 9:00 AM 4-H Horse and Pony Show (GS) 9:00 AM Exhibit Buildings open to public 9:00 AM SoMD Robotics Demonstration (PAV) 9:00 AM Canine Weight Pull (Tractor Pull Track) 10:00 AM Horticulture ID Contest (4-H) 10:00 AM Photo Challenge Contest begins (4-H) 10:00 AM Carnival opens (special student pricing & tickets per ride: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM) 10:00 AM Cake Decorating Contest (Tolerance Hall) 10:00 AM Decorated Wagon Contest (ARTS) 12:30 PM The Thistle Dancers and Pipers (PAV) 1:00 PM Margaret Brent Middle School Band (Tolerance Hall) 1:30 PM Black Belt Demo Team (PAV) 2:00 PM Speech Contest (Tolerance Hall) “The Star Spangled Banner” Great Mills High School: Amarillo Vert 2:00 PM Canine Weight Pull (Tractor Pull Track) 3:00 PM Registration for Kiddy Tractor Pull (PAV) 4:00 PM Kiddy Tractor Pull (PAV) 4:00 PM St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Demonstration (GS) 4:00 PM WMDM live remote broadcast 5:00 PM School Day Activities End, normal entry and carnival ticket prices resume 5:00 PM Ice Carving Demonstration with Chef John Hetmanski 5:45 PM Gracie’s Guys and Gals (FSA) 6:00 PM 4-H Cake Auction (GS) 6:00 PM Bicycle Drawing (OF) 6:30 PM Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales Demonstration (GS) 7:00 PM Light Weight Horse Pull (GS) 7:30 PM Boot Scooters (PAV) 9:00 PM Exhibit buildings close 10:00 PM Carnival closes • Barnyard Runners Pig Races: 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 5:00 PM • Chain Saw Artist Rick Pratt: 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM • ZuZu African Acrobats: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM (Tent) • Maryland Agriculture Showcase Trailer (open all day) • Dick Haines, Stilt-walker • Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales on display • Pat Fulcher Blacksmith demonstrations (FM) • Lion’s Mobile Screening Trailer (Vision & Hearing) (10 am - 8 pm) • Southern Maryland Decorative Painters (Home Arts 10 am - 6 pm)

Please leave your pets at home.

The fairgrounds are located on St. Route 5, two miles south of Leonardtown.

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

8:00 AM Open Class livestock show (SR) 9:00 AM Exhibit buildings open 9:00 AM Fair Parade Registration begins (Tech Center) 9:00 AM Canine Weight Pull (Tractor Pull Track) 10:00 AM Carnival opens 10:30 AM Fair Parade begins (Tech Center) “the Star Spangled Banner” Leonardtown High School: Potomac Voices 1:00 PM 4-H Rabbit Showmanship workshop (4-H) 1:00 PM Jousting Tournament (GS) 1:00 PM Interlocking Building Block competition (ARTS) 1:00 PM Super Magic Man Illusions (Tolerance Hall) 1:00 PM Stuffed Ham Demonstration – David Dent (FSA) 1:30 PM St. Mary’s Dance Academy (PAV) 2:00 PM 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Contest (4-H) 2:00 PM Canine Weight Pull (Tractor Pull Track) 2:00 PM Stormwater Best Management Practices & Rain Barrels presentation (FSA) 3:00 PM Southern Maryland Concert Band (PAV) 3:00 PM Super Magic Man Illusions (Tolerance Hall) 5:00 PM Super Magic Man Illusions (Tolerance Hall) 6:00 PM 4-H Livestock Auction (SR) 6:00 PM Bicycle Drawing (OF) 6:30 PM Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales Demonstration (GS) 7:00 PM Heavy Weight Horse Pull (GS) 9:00 PM Exhibit buildings close 10:00 PM Carnival closes

8:30 AM Open Class Horse Show (GS) 9:00 AM 4-H and Open Dairy Goat Show (SR) 9:00 AM Exhibit buildings open 10:00 AM Baby Show (FSA) 10:00 AM Antique Tractor Pull (Tractor Track) 11:00 AM Carnival opens (ride all day wrist band $25) 11:00 AM Chesapeake Spinners Wool Demonstration (Sheep barn) 12:30 PM Gospel Choir ??(TENT) 1:00 PM 4-H Visual Presentation Contest (4-H) 1:00 PM The Daughters of Veda (PAV) 1:00 PM Introduction of the Queen of Tolerance & Court (Tolerance Hall) “The Star Spangled Banner,” Chopticon High School Peace Pipers and Oakville Elementary School Chorus 1:30 PM Gospel Inspiration (TENT) 2:00 PM Southern Maryland Sound Barbershop Chorus (Tolerance Hall) 2:30 PM St. Peter Claver Gospel Choir (TENT) 2:30 PM Chesapeake Country Cruzers (PAV) 3:30 PM Southern Maryland Consolidated Choir (TENT) 4:30 PM Chainsaw Sculpture Auction 4:30 PM New Briscoe Brothers (TENT) 5:00 PM 4-H Contest Results announced (SR) 6:00 PM Bicycle Drawing (OF) 6:00 PM Exhibit buildings close 6:00 PM Carnival ticket sales stop 7:00 PM Carnival closes

“PARADE DAY”

• ZuZu African Acrobats 11:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM (Tent) • MD Child Identification Program (CHIP) 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (FSA) • Barnyard Runners Pig Races: 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM • Chain Saw Artist Rick Pratt: 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM • Maryland Agriculture Showcase Trailer(open all day) • Dick Haines, Stilt-walker • Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales on display • Pat Fulcher Blacksmith demonstrations (FM) • Lion’s Mobile Screening Trailer (Vision & Hearing)(10 am- 8 pm) • Southern Maryland Decorative Painters (Home Arts 10 am - 6 pm)

“FAMILY DAY”

• Chain Saw Artist Rick Pratt: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM • ZuZu African Acrobats:11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM (roving) • Barnyard Runners Pig Races: 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM • Maryland Agriculture Showcase Trailer (open all day) • Wool Demonstrations (Chesapeake Spinners & Weavers) Sheep Barn • Dick Haines, Stilt-walker • Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales on display • Pat Fulcher Blacksmith demonstrations (FM) • Lion’s Mobile Screening Trailer (Vision & Hearing)(11 am - 4 pm)

GATE FEES:

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

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Thursday, September 24, 2015

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Feature Story

Café des Artistes: A Pillar Still Strong By Crista Dockray Staff Writer The Beatles said “all you need is love,” and Café des Artistes owners Loic and Karleen Jaffres have worked to bring those words to life every day for the past 16 years. The time has come, however, that Loic and Karleen from Café des Artistes will either sell their business or will be closing their doors after Valentines Day 2016. The Jaffres opened Café des Artistes in November of 1999 because of their love for good food and desire to share that love with the community. They love their jobs and customers, making efforts to remember birthdays, anniversaries, and more. The first step for Café des Artistes took place on a Sunday afternoon in Leonardtown Square, which was about 60 percent boarded up at the time. The Jaffres came to town to consider the building of a little pizza place but decided it was a little too small. When they were walking back they saw their current corner location. “When you saw it, you just immediately thought of that Jimmy Dean scene… and we just thought, this looks very promising,” said Karleen. Loic watched the people that drove through town and he said to Karleen, the people that would appreciate his culinary art are already here. So they called the agent, rented the location, renovated the space, and opened their doors. According to Karleen, it took a couple of years to get their name out but immediately they had customers that came in and became regulars right off the bat. She said that there was finally traffic in Leonardtown again and once the courthouse finished its renovations, the town square really started to flourish. After five to six years, it seemed that new stores always popped up around them and some even moved because they outgrew themselves. Laschelle Mckay, Leonardtown Town Administrator of 15 years, said that Café des Artistes has a draw from far and wide and they helped to bring in a lot of people into the town. “They have been one of the anchors that have hung in there and helped to turn things around in town,” she said. Since that Monday in 1999, Café des Artists has become a pillar of Leonardtown and has, according to their website, “provided a stable foundation in the revitalization of Leonardtown.” According to Joe Orlando, LBA Vice President and owner of Fenwick St. Used Books and Music, Loic and Karleen had always been so helpful to new businesses and restaurants and were, and still are, respected for that. McKay mentioned they have even been known to send over employees to help upcoming businesses during their first week. Café des Artistes is currently on the market and it is waiting for the right person to come along and continue its name. The owners of the building are willing to renew a long

term lease to any perspective purchaser, although Loic and Karleen hold a month to month lease. The Jaffres have had some interest in the restaurant since it has been put on the market, even a person from Canada, but nothing has since transpired. “The restaurant is a success and all they have to do is come in with love and they will be able to continue running it,” said Karleen. The original plan was to have her son take over the business after they retired. However as the years went by, he got married, had children, and decided that having a business would put too much stress on his job as a father. If the restaurant is sold, much of the staff will stay and keep the spirit of the Jaffres alive. They will still know orders and drinks and how people like their meals, said Karleen. If a buyer does not come along, Loic and Karleen will set a date and they will close the business. The Jaffres have decided, however, that because French food is one of the most romantic cuisines and the restaurant has a theme of love, Café des Artistes will stay open until February, the month of romance as they call it, comes to a close. This gives Café des Artistes a final five months. Their closure date will be announced via word of mouth, on their newsletter, on the radio as well as other outlets to make sure they get the word out and don’t leave anyone surprised. The Jaffres decided to close Café des Artistes because they believe they have come to the point where they need to spend more time with Karleen’s parents in Pennsylvania, with their grandchildren, and taking care of themselves. “The restaurant business is rough on you physically and mentally as well,” Karleen said. She went on to say, “The only thing that has been missing from our lives is to be able to share our love with our family, and when you run a business and a restaurant 24/7, you don’t get to do that very much.” Karleen explained that her parents are getting to the age where they will need full time care, so in response she has been taking classes to become a certified nursing assistant. Not only does this allow her to help

“They have been one of the anchors that have hung in there and helped to turn things around in town.” her parents, but other people too, which she loves doing. Karleen did say however, that moving is not etched in stone, they may stay here, but it is their goal to do so. As for Loic, he wants to get back into teaching, maybe private cooking classes in his home, and he wants to open up his own small farm and raise chickens. He says that he will miss coming out of the kitchen to catch up with all of the regulars. “I’m just going to have to talk to my chickens, and name them after my customers,” he said. According to Karleen, the reaction to the news so far has been heartbreak. Café des Artistes has been able to watch kids grow up and customers come along and then pass away; they’ve seen lives happen. “They’re not customers, they’ve become

Photos by Frank Marquart

old friends. When you see them two, three times a week, it affects you…It’s hard when you’re a part of that to turn the page and close the book,” said Loic. Wendy Ellis, the Head Server of almost 16 years, says she doesn’t want to think about it. They’ve been like a second set of parents to her and have been good to her the entire time that she has been working there. “I won’t find another boss like Karleen and Loic,” said Ellis. Orlando said that it will be a real loss for Leonardtown and a loss for the county because there really isn’t another restaurant like them. He hopes that something similar will open up, but states that nothing will be able to replace them. McKay says that although they will be missed, the town is now strong enough that it can carry on without them. “We will continue to serve the quality of food and nothing will change up until the last day,” said Karleen. Café des Artistes is located at 41655 Fenwick Street in Leonardtown. For more information or to make reservations, visit www. cafedesartistes.ws or call 301-977-0500. crista@countytimes.net

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Thursday, September 24, 2015

Students Team Up for Small House Project

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Students from St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) and The Forrest Career and Technology Center are teaming up to build Tiny Houses – miniature versions of log cabins that are completely functional as homes. According to a SMCM press release, “this 2015-16 academic year, a group of students at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, led by professors Barry Muchnick of Environmental Studies and Carrie Patterson of Art and Art History, will create St. Mary’s history with a new course centered around the building of two tiny houses.” “Over the course of the year, students will spend time both in class and in the community discussing, planning, and executing the build. The class is structured as both a seminar, discussing four central ideas: community, art education, sustainability, design, and a studio art class that combines high school students at the Forrest Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown, Md., with college students to build the tiny houses,” a SMCM press release reads. High school and college students from a wide variety of disciplines will be involved with the project. “If you boil down engineering and the arts, it’s all about creativity,” Muchnick said. “Students involved in The Tiny House Project will combine the theory and practice of democracy through real world problem-solving and community-building. The Tiny House Project is partnering with the Forrest Career and Technology Center at Leonardtown High School, the Greenwell Foundation, Lexington Park Elementary School, and the Three Oaks Center with the hope of creating a culture of sustainability and civility, and to inspire societal change. These partnerships represent the St. Mary’s mission to advance civility, integrity, and sustainability,” a SMCM press release reads. One of the tiny homes constructed by students will allow the Greenwell Foundation to house and help a displaced

Photos by Sarah Miller

veteran re-establish ties to nature and the community through their Camp Host Program. The other will be housed at SMCM as “a modle of excellent design and sustainability,” Patterson said. “Our Tiny House Project is exciting, entrepreneurial, and demonstrates experiential liberal arts learning at its best,” Muchnick said. “The Tiny House Project will help spark community wide conversations about a wide range of social and environmental concerns.” sarahmiller@countytimes.net

FRA Branch 93 Seeks Entries in Americanism Essay Contest

MHBR No. 103

Members of FRA (Fleet Reserve Association) Branch 93 invite all students in grades 7 through 12 to participate in the Association’s 2015–2016 Americanism Essay Contest. Participants are invited to submit a 350word essay centered on this year’s theme: “What the United States Flag Stands For”. This national contest, sponsored by FRA to promote a spirit of patriotism among America’s youth, offers a Grand National Prize of $5,000, with other recognition in each grade category. “Each entrant must be sponsored by an FRA member or branch,” explains Tom Vatter Branch President. “We’re proud to sponsor students, including those who are home-schooled, from the Southern Maryland area.” Winners are selected at the branch level in each grade category, which are forwarded

to compete in one of FRA’s eight regions. Regional winners are then forwarded to the Association’s National Americanism Committee, where first-, second- and third-place winners are selected in each grade category. The Grand National Winner is selected from this elite group of writers and receives a $5,000 cash award. Essays must be legibly written or typed on one side of the paper and each entry must include a separate sheet stating the entrant’s name, address, telephone number, name of school (or “home schooled”) and grade, the number of words in the essay, and name of the sponsoring member or branch. To learn more about FRA’s Americanism Essay Contest, contact Thomas Vatter at 240434-5182 or email tfvatter@md.metrocast.net. Press Release

Thursday, September 24, 2015

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St. Clement’s Island

• PARADE • FREE PONY RIDES • FUN • FOOD • GAMES Mass on the Island

Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Sat. October 3 Sun. October 4 NOON - 10 P.M. 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Six Gun South Band quick draw six strings

7 - 8 P.M. The DRZ Band high energy classic rock

3 - 4 P.M.

1 - 3 P.M.

Damage Control Board

3:30 - 5:30 P.M.

www.BlessingOfTheFleetMD.com

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Thursday, September 24, 2015

Southern Maryland Welcomes New Gaming Store By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Are you looking for a place to hang out? How about a place where you can grab a snack and get into some card games, board games, and video games with your friends? Then Helix Games is just the place for you. Owners Bradley Scott and Michael Lehman have extensive backgrounds in gaming. They have dreamed about owning a game store since they were teenagers, Lehman said, and they intend to start hosting daily Magic the Gathering games within the next couple of weeks. “We know Magic, that’s what got us into this,” Lehman said.

In addition to a large supply of Magic cards, Helix Games will carry a wide array of board games. If someone is looking for a book or game the store does not have in stock, Scott and Lehman are happy to special order it. Gamers are welcome to bring in any game, Scott said. Helix Games can host almost any tournament, and provide space for anyone looking to start a long-term tabletop game, such as Dungeons and Dragons, Warhammer, or Pathfinder. They will have samples of board games for people to try out in the store. Scott and Lehman are working toward becoming a Wizards of the Coast Core Store. The store will not stock video games, but they will be represented. Scott has designed

Helix Games owners Michael Lehman (left) and Bradley Scott.

an arcade game emulator that will run on one of the two televisions at Helix. The system features classics from a wide array of platforms, including Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Sega, and more. There are plans to have occasional leader board challenges, Scott said. The store also has more modern consoles for customers to take advantage of. In the coming years, Helix Games will host charity tournaments, Scott said. These

Photos by Sarah Miller

will be low-stakes games where the money from the entry fee will be donated. The Helix Games’ grand opening is scheduled for Oct. 24. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/somdhelixgames or call 240-5873771. Helix Games is located at 24620 Three Notch Road in Hollywood. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Explore Couture By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Nothing could be better for the shopaholics in Maryland then a fashion boutique that comes to you. Explore Couture, owned by Julianne P Snight, makes shopping convenient for the women that are always on the go. “My service is catering to them, making them feel good from the inside, out,” said Snight. Explore Couture took to the streets for the first time on June 12, 2014, Snight’s wedding anniversary. She started her business as a way to complete her childhood dream and live out her passion for fashion. She had gone to school for fashion merchandising and worked in many retail locations, so she thought to herself if she didn’t do it now at 46, she never would. Snight also felt that following out her dream would make her a good role model for her three sons. “I want them to keep trying and trying,” Snight said. With the mobility of a van, Explore Cou-

ture offers house calls and private parties and attends events anywhere in the state of Maryland, just with a phone call. Explore Couture decided to set up shop in a mobile van rather than a brick and mortar because Snight wanted less risk and wanted to keep along with the pop-up-shop trend happening on the west coast and growing in the east. She does plan to open a retail location looking into the future, however and some of her basics can be found online. The shop is aimed for women in their early 20s and up and the clothing is a Bohemian style, which takes inspiration from big name stores like Anthropologie and Free People. The clothing comes from wholesale vendors in Georgia, New York and California from brands such as Umgee, Clara Sun Woo, and Salaam. Explore Couture is constantly changing with fresh new pieces and holds sizes from XS to 2X. Snight describes her store as being for all shapes, sizes and personalities. Explore Couture offers accessories as well, like scarves necklaces, earrings etc. and all pieces in Explore Couture run anywhere from $8 to $110. It can be a bit daunting with all of the many clothing pieces and accessories to choose from, so Snight offers free personal consultation during the shopping experience to help her customers dress from head to toe, if needed. Snight fully believes that if you put on something during the day that you aren’t comfortable in, you might just feel badly the rest of the day, so she loves to help make everyone feel and look beautiful.

Photos by Crista Dockray

“I know I wasn’t meant to be a nurse or something, but I’m all about making people happy, and I thought well you know, maybe I can use my gift this way,” she said. Snight also makes a point to give back and supports breast cancer awareness, young disabled adults in need, and more. If you are interested in what Explore Couture offers, some of the upcoming events the shop will attend are, First Friday in Leonardtown, Leonardtown Vintage Market, and the Oyster Festival. For more information on Explore Couture, visit their Facebook and Instagram, visit their website at www.explorecouture.com or call 301-997-6772. cristadockray@countytimes.net

Thursday, September 24, 2015

In Our Community

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Dinner At Van Sweringen’s

Art*Work*Shop

Exploring The Creative Arts With Southern Maryland Art Professionals

The St. Mary's Arts Council, in conjunction with Leonardtown’s Arts & Entertainment District, held their first annual Art*Work*Shop event Saturday, September 12th in Leonardtown. Nine professional artists from Southern Maryland introduced students of all ages to a variety of artistic media. Students explored their creative side with classes in watercolors, poetry writing, landscapes and abstraction, needle felting, raku glazing, stained glass, digital photography, and clay sculpting. Most classes were held at the Leonardtown Arts Center, which offers studio space for working artists and is a gallery for the works of many local artists. Classes were also held at Yellow Door Art Studios and Caught My Eye. For more information about the next Art*Work*Shop, or to inquire about studio space please contact Nell Elder, Executive Director, St. Mary’s County Arts Council at info@smcart.org. Call 240-309-0686 or visit www.stmarysartscouncil.com. Press Release

LIBRARY ITEMS

One Maryland One Book: ‘The Boys in the Boat’ Charlotte Hall branch will hold a book discussion on Monday, October 5 at 7 p.m. about the One Maryland One Book selection, ‘The Boys in the Boat’ by Daniel James Brown. Leonardtown branch will hold a book discussion on ‘The Boys in the Boat’ on Thursday, October 15 at 7 p.m. Copies of the book are available for checkout.

Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word 2013 Lexington Park branch will hold a Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word 2013 class on Monday, October 5 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants

will learn how to open, create, format, print, and save documents using Microsoft Word 2013. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1 and 2, or basic skills in using the mouse and keyboard. Registration required.

Computer Basics 1: Introduction to Computers Charlotte Hall branch will hold a Computer Basics 1: Introduction to Computers class on Tuesday, October 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn the components, terminology, and general use of a computer. Explore software options and maintenance tips. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required.

Introduction to Genealogy Leonardtown branch will hold an Introduction to Genealogy class on Wednesday, October 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This introductory course will cover where to look for information, filling out charts, organizing information, using the library databases and exploring useful websites. Basic computer skills and an email account are required. Registration required. Minecraft Mania! Leonardtown branch will hold a drop-in Minecraft program geared towards building something awesome on Friday, October 9. Sign up in branch for half-hour time slots between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. No registration.

Retail and Hospitality Job Fair The Lexington Park branch will host Southern Maryland JobSource for a Retail and Hospitality Job Fair on Tuesday, September 29 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This job fair is a great opportunity for job seekers to showcase their talent to employers in the retail and hospitality industries. Many holiday positions will be available. Qualifications include skills in customer service, interpersonal, sales and merchandising, management with a positive attitude and a willingness to help people. Come dressed for success and bring copies of your current resume. All candidates must be enrolled in the Maryland Workforce Exchange to attend this event. Go to https://mwejobs.maryland.gov to register. For more information, contact JobSource at 301-880-2800.

HSMC, $30 for non-members Historic St. Mary’s City is a museum of living history and archaeology on the site of Maryland’s first capital in beautiful, tidewater Southern Maryland. For more information about the museum contact the Visitor Center at 240-895-4990, 800-SMC-1634, or info@hsmcdigshistory.org.

on a colonial meal to be eaten at the finest inn in town (17th-century town, that is). Space is limited. To make a reservation or for more information, call (240) 8954990 or info@hsmcdigshistory. org. Cost is $25 for members of

Historic St. Mary’s City is now taking reservations for their Dinner at Van Sweringen’s program scheduled for October 10, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Who needs a home-cooked meal when you can have a hearthcooked one? Help prepare and dine

Press Release

Community Enjoys Taste of St. Mary’s

Nena’s Oriental Market and Carryout located in Great Mills serves up food for attendees of the Taste of St. Mary’s event in Leonardtown Sept. 20 that showcased all kinds of culinary options found around the county.

The breast care you’d drive miles for is right here. The MedStar Breast Health Program now offers the skills of fellowship-trained breast surgeon Patricia Wehner, MD, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Dr. Wehner treats different types of breast disease, including cancer, and offers the kind of care you’d expect to find at an academic medical center, now closer to home. She’s part of an entire team dedicated to breast health, providing the latest treatments and advancements in our community. MedStar Women’s Specialty Center 40900 Merchants Lane, Blair Building Leonardtown, MD

Call 855-546-1164 to schedule an appointment.

Patricia Wehner, MD Fellowship-Trained Breast Surgeon Board-Certified General Surgeon

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September Month Long Angel Wings & Things Sales St. Michael’s School Angel Wings & Things Thrift Store (16562 Three Notch Rd., Ridge)- Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The thrift store, Angel Wings & Things, at St. Michael’s Church/School is celebrating its one year anniversary throughout September with fabulous specials every weekend. Each time you shop at the store, you will receive a chance to win a cash bash ticket, value of $75. Two winners will be drawn on Sunday, Sept. 27th at noon. (The cash bash will be held at the fairgrounds on Oct. 24 and the grand prize is $100,000.) Upcoming thrift store specials are: 75% off toys, baby good and sports gear. This includes bikes, golf clubs, snow/water boards, skate and other fun items. $5 Fill-a-Bag with clothes and shoes. $1 for all CDs and DVDs. Donations are accepted on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All proceeds go to St. Michael’s School’s tuition assistance program. Yellow Door Art Studios Art Exhibit Yellow Door Art Studios (22795 Washington St., Leonardtown)- Always Open Carole Purcell and Priscilla Catterton are exhibiting a range of watercolor and acrylic paintings at the community art gallery. Exhibition runs: Sept. 4 to Sept. 26th. For more information, visit www. yellowdoorartstudios.com. 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 American-made 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.

Thursday, Sept. 24 Little Minnows Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 10 to 11 a.m. Theme is Migrations! Birds migrate all over the world, and some of them come right back to the museum. A program for children age 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Fee is $5, members free. Preregistration suggested. Call 410326-2042 ext. 41. St. Mary’s County Fair St. Mary’s County Fairground- 3 p.m. Gates open at 3 p.m., exhibit buildings open at 4 p.m. A 4-H horse drill team performance and mini-horse are featured. The carnival will feature a one price ticket event this evening. Check the website for the complete program. Visit www.smcfair.somd.com. Food at Sea in 1812 Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (10515 Mackall Rd., St Leonard)- 7 p.m. Have you ever eaten Lobscouse or Dandyfunk? Join Simon Spalding as he explains the culinary practices of the world’s navies and merchant ships in the early 19th century, with fascinating details of how food was preserved, prepared, and consumed aboard sailing ships of the era. The lecture will be held at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab) at 7 p.m., at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM). The lecture is free and open to the public. For lecture details or additional information on other JPPM events, visit www.jefpat.org, call 410586-8501 or email jef.pat@maryland. gov.

Friday, Sept. 25 Horse Camp for a Day The Greenwell Foundation (25420 Rosedale Manor Ln., Hollywood)- 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sessions are held on days off from St. Mary’s County Public Schools and the Chesapeake Charter School. Riders will be given challenges whether they have never ridden a horse at all or have some experience. Campers will ride once during the day with a qualified riding instructor. Other activities include a horse-themed craft, a sensory trail hike, an afternoon snack, a horsethemed activity with a horse such as paint a horse, braid their mane, give a horse a bath, etc. Extended care is 3:30 to 5:30pm. Ages 7 to 14. $60 per day. $10 per day for pm extended care. For more information, visit www.greenwellfoundation.org.

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Saturday, Sept. 26 Fall Migration Field Trip Calvert Cliffs State Park (10540 HG Trueman Rd., Lusby)- 8 a.m. to noon Neo-tropical migrants including Warblers, Tanagers, Grosbeaks and other songbirds should be near their peak. Good trails through wooded habitat and along the creek. Take Rt. 2/4 south of Prince Frederick for about 14 miles and follow signs to the park. Meet leaders Judy Ferris and Jan Degeneffe in parking lot. Facilities and fee, 3 mile round trip. RSVP by the 25th to Judy at jferris11@gmail.com or 410-326-1965. 2015 RiverFest Historic St. Mary’s City- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come celebrate the 2015 RiverFest! Wade-In with Senator Bernie Fowler (2 p.m.), Militia Muster, Tall Ships, Live Music and Dance, Exhibits & Demonstrations, Kayaking, Sailing, Seining, Oyster Tonging, Facepainting & Pumpkin Painting, Crafts, Artwork, Tee Shirts, Food & Drinks Available. Free Admission to the Museum Free Conservation at home booklets and much more! Event is Rain or Shine. For more information, visit www.smrwa.org. 1812 Fair and Reenactment Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (10515 Mackall Rd., St Leonard)- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 6 to 10 p.m. Join us for the “1812 Fair and Reenactment,” and stay for “Tavern Night” and enjoy an array of music, food and drinks from 6 to 10 p.m. Step back in time with JPPM as we relive life in the early 1800s. Spectators will enjoy period-camp life, skirmishes and battle reenactments. This event will also feature spinning and weaving lessons from the Calvert Spinners and Weavers, blacksmith demonstrations from Black Forest Artworks, hands-on sewing, knot tying, and much more. Everyone will delight in the performance from slack rope walker and juggler, Signora Bella. There will be children’s games and activities and musical performances. Entrance to the 1812 Fair and Reenactment is $3 per person or $10 per car. Tavern Night is $10 per person, $8 for Friends members or guests in period costume. For more information, visit www.jefpat.org. Pork Loin and Beef Sandwich Sale American Legion Post 221 (21690 Colton’s Point Rd., Avenue)- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on both Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27. Sandwiches will cost $7 each. Call 301-884-4071 for further information.

Sunday, Sept. 27 Birding the Fields and Trails of Sotterley Field Trip

Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood)- 8 to 11 a.m. Join us for a fall excursion to this scenic and historic Patuxent River property. Bald Eagles, migrant songbirds and lingering meadowlarks and sparrows can be found via Sotterley’s trails and river views. Go to the Sotterley Plantation visitors’ center parking lot. Leaders are David Moulton and Michael Patterson. RSVP by the 26th to David Moulton at moulton.davidh@gmail.com or 240-278-4473.

Monday, Sept. 28 Zumba at the Dunkirk Fire Department Dunkirk Fire House (3170 W Ward Rd., Dunkirk)- 7 p.m. This class is Zumba Gold Toning - a dance/fitness program specifically designed for the beginner that allows you to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience is necessary. This class will be held on the ground floor through the rear parking lot. Drop in fee is only $5, with greater discounts on multi-class passes. For more info, email Zumbabonnie@comcast.net.

Tuesday, Sept. 29 Maryland State Budget Briefing Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall (46900 S Shangri-La Dr., Lexington Park)- 11:30 a.m. The Patuxent Partnership, Southern Maryland Navy Alliance and St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce invite our members and the regional community to a Maryland State Budget Briefing with Secretary David R. Brinkley, State of Maryland, Department of Budget and Management. Science for Citizens “Oysters in the Potomac” CBL- Bernie Fowler Lab (142 Williams St., Solomons)- 7 p.m. Oysters are iconic of both the Chesapeake Bay and our efforts to restore it to a healthy state. Efforts have focused on restoring entire reefs or establishing reserves to restore their ecological function and to support fisheries. Others have worked in developing aquaculture. An alternative being explored in the Potomac River is to use waterman cooperatives who buy “shares” in an oyster program that will plant triploid oysters in the river that will be available for harvest by shareholders after two years. Could this be the future of the oyster fishery? Come and hear how CBL scientists are advising the waterman and the Potomac River Fisheries Commission on the feasibility of this approach. All seminars are free and open to the public. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Please contact Sarah Brzezinski at 410-3267460, or brzezins@umces.edu with any questions. Additional information and updates are available at: www.umces. edu.

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Zumba Gold-Toning Sunderland Elementary School (150 C Jones Rd., Sunderland)- 7 p.m. This class is Zumba Gold Toning class - a dance/fitness program specifically designed for the beginner that allows you to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience is necessary. Come see what it’s all about. We have a great group of ladies who have a blast while growing stronger with every class. For more information, visit www.zumba.com and search for the program.

Wednesday, Sept. 30 Collage: In, Around & All Over Watercolor Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby)- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us for this 2-day workshop using your old, unwanted paintings. Bring any exercises, overworked pieces, or just color on paper. We will use these to create a watercolor masterpiece with collage. Some experience required. Paper available to purchase at class. Registration required. Member Cost: $130. Nonmember Cost: $140. Materials Fee: material list; optional paper available to purchase at class. Instructor: Mary Blumberg. To register, call 410-3264640. For more information, visit www. annmariegarden.org. CSM’s Free ESL Orientation Session Lexington Park Library (21677 F.D.R.

Blvd., Lexington Park, Room A)- 9 a.m. to noon The College of Southern Maryland is offering no-cost and low-cost English as a Second Language (ESL) Training for adults in St. Mary’s County. Courses begin with basic literacy levels. Instruction includes speaking, understanding, reading, and writing English in order to be successful in the workplace and in the community. Students will be assessed for instruction level at orientation. Free. Pre-register 240-725-5473 or fnelson1@csmd.edu. Pottery Basics: Early Fall Session Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby)- 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Learn a comprehensive skill set for working in clay. Beginners will learn how to make simple forms on the wheels as well as slab construction techniques. Students with experience will work on more advanced projects. Each student comes away with an assortment of pottery that is safe for dishwasher, oven and microwave. Last class ends with a raku firing. Need a little extra practice? Attend the 2 additional open studio days, Sunday Oct. 25, noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday Oct. 31 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No extra charge. Class tuition includes 25 lbs stoneware clay, glazes, and firing fees. Extra clay will be available for purchase if needed prior to class each week. Member Cost: $255. Nonmember Cost: $270. Materials Fee: all materials provided, including 25lbs of clay. Instructor: Sarah Houde. Registration required. To register, call 410-3264640. For more information, visit www.

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Thursday, Oct. 1 Quality Street “Holiday Appetizers” Cooking Class Quality Street (41625 Fenwick St., Leonardtown)- 6:30 p.m. Join the instructor Aaron Weiner to learn how to make Tomato portobello spinach Napoleon with goat cheese and balsamic reduction; Bacon spinach flatbread with garlic shallots bread, tomatoes and caramelized onions; Bacon wrapped scallops with smoky chipotle glaze over jalapeno cornbread; Fried pasta cakes with tomato basil bruschetta topping. Class fee is $65. Class registration required. For more information, visit www.qualitystreetcatering. com. Zumba Gold-Toning Sunderland Elementary School (150 C Jones Rd., Sunderland)- 7 p.m. This class is Zumba Gold Toning class - a dance/fitness program specifically designed for the beginner that allows you to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience is necessary. Come see what it’s all about. We have a great group of ladies who have a blast while growing stronger with every class. For more information, visit www.zumba.com and search for the program. Am. Legion Post 221 Meeting AL Post 221 (21690 Colton Point Rd., Avenue)- 8 p.m. American Legion Post 221 invites all

active duty personnel and veterans to join us for our monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. Visit our website at www.alpost221. webs.com or e-mail us at alpost221@ netscape.net. Call 301-884-4071 for more information. Gutbuster Cheese Steaks VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd., California)- 5:30 p.m. Ditch the cooking tonight and swing by the VFW for a delicious Philly Style Cheese Steak. Choose Steak or Chicken and add mushrooms, peppers, onions, cheese and sauce, we make them your way! All orders come with fries for only $8, eat in or take them to go! Open to the public! For more information, visit www.vfwpost2632.com.

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Reggie Rice Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Delusion of Illusions

Reggie Rice, D.C.’s Three-Time Comedy Magician of the Year and native of St. Mary’s County, will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of his illusion show, Delusion of Illusions this October at the Great Mills High School. His first Delusion of Illusions show took place at the Great Mills High School where he graduated and Rice will return for the first time since for his 10th Anniversary show. The performance will be a fundraiser for the Great Mills High School football team and will be about 90 minutes and two full acts with assistants, dancing, gymnastics, comedy and an entire crew to make it run. “I love a full production, I love Cirque du Soleil, I love magic shows, I love movies, and I love the whole live theatre production value, so I always try to do so much… It’s a little piece of me coming from all aspects of everything that I love.” The show will incorporate some old tricks from his first performances, new tricks and new comedy bits. It will also be the debut of a new illusion, the Washer and Dryer, which was designed by Rice and took many years to perfect. Although Rice has been in magic since 2003, he has been entertaining since the day he could walk. If he had a chance to entertain and be in front of people, that’s where he could be found. He was in every single talent show and school play, he would perform at recess and even in class where he would stir up a bit of trouble. He started with magic when he was 19 at Hyperspace as a way to pay off a credit bill and when manager Kathy Hollyer took him to his first magic convention, he was bit by the magic bug. “I had worked on the acting part my whole life, and then I started to learn the magic,” Rice said. After the convention he bought props and started working on his first show. He began with birthday parties and has since escalated to doing 100s of shows a year and attending almost every major event in the area. He is also proud to say that he has opened for Michelle Obama three years in a row at the Children’s Hospital in D.C. According to Rice, this is his favorite place to perform and he goes up there a couple times a month to make the kids smile. He also does many other fundraisers and benefits to give back to those in his community and beyond. “Everyday I love going to work, they say that if you love your job you’ll never have to work a day in your life, and I am blessed to be able to live my life, live my dream, it’s amazing,” he said. Rice takes a lot of inspiration from big names such as Nathan Burton, Matt King, Kevin James, Wayne Dobson, Martin Lawerence, and Steve Harvey. He has even been called with Will

Smith of magic because of his abilities to relate to all audiences from senior centers to corporate events. “You can always have something that you can connect with, with people, you just have to look for it and find it, and that’s what magic is all about,” Rice said. Besides magic, Rice is widely known for his bright and colorful outfits. This started during Rice’s first year in magic, when magician Jeff McBride passed along the advice that magicians always dress like they are going somewhere better, later. Rice took this to heart and has been doing so ever since, and now even feels uncomfortable not doing so. For the future, Rice hopes that he will take his Delusion of Illusions across the United States and onto cruise ships. He also hopes to perform in Vegas, the Kennedy Center, and the new MGM. “I plan on stopping at 107,” he said. Rice would like to say that he couldn’t have made it this far without the support of St. Mary’s, his incubator as he calls it, and he says thank you. Reggie would also like to give a special thanks to Owner Of HyperSpace Fun Center, manager and business partner, Kathy Hollyer and to mentor and friends Tom Vorjohan, Eric Henning, Joe Romano and Brian Garner. He would like dedicate this article to his Dad, Mickey Rice. The show will be on Oct. 10th at the Great Mills High School. Doors will open to the public at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m. Advance Tickets are $8 or $10 at the door. For more information, visit www.reggiericemagic.com or email infor@reggiericeshow.com.

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Friday, Sept. 25 Still Standing Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m. Latrice Carr Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m. Open Mic Night Saccehetti Music (7 Oxford Way, Huntingtown) – 4 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 26 Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 29 Team Feud Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 30 Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 6 p.m. Lobsters and Country Music Martini’s Lounge (10553 Theodore Green Blvd, White Plains) – 6:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Sept. 27 St. Mary’s County Fair St. Mary’s County Fairground (Fairground Road, Leonardtown) – 9 a.m. Live Country Music St. Mary’s Landing (29935 Three Notch Rd, Charlotte Hall) – 4 p.m.

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

Saturday, Oct. 3 Winefest Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

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William Jefferson “Jeff” Drury By Linda Reno Contributing Writer William Jefferson “Jeff” Drury, son of Ignatius Drury and Ann Maria Burroughs (1820 to 1870), was born about 1844. His father, Ignatius Drury was deceased prior to May 7, 1849 when his mother, Ann Maria married second, William Henry Dorsey* (1808 to 1871, son of William Dorsey and Mary Newton and widower of Rose Ann Greenwell, daughter of Wilfred and Sarah Greenwell) in Baltimore where the family lived in 1850. They returned to St. Mary’s County by 1860. Prior to 1866, Jeff married Margaret Gatton, born 1846, daughter of Thomas Gatton and Mary Ann Carroll. Over the course of the next 22 years this couple had 13 children. It appears that Jeff liked to drink and gamble. The July 2, 1885 edition of the St. Mary’s Beacon reported “Free Fight.

If reports be true, a dull knife was the only reason why a homicide was not the result of a free fight at Indian Bridge Store last Saturday night. A dispute over cards was the cause of an affray during which Jeff Drury cut “Loo” Turner** about the throat and stomach and was with difficulty prevented from killing him. A legal investigation will, we learn, soon be had.” Sometimes events such as this will bring people to their senses, but that does not appear to have happened in the case of Jeff Drury. “Jeff Drury drowned on Saturday night last while returning home from the store at the Indian Bridge Mill. He boarded a small boat to paddle over the pond. The following morning he was missing. The boat, his hat, and other articles were found but his body was not found. He was intoxicated when he left the store.” (St. Mary’s Beacon, Nov. 24, 1888).

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“Jefferson Drury. December 14, 1888 at the Factory in the 2nd district was found in the Factory Mill pond. Drowned after falling out of his boat.” (St. Mary’s County Coroner’s Inquests by Harry Knott). The County provided a pauper’s coffin for Jeff. It appears that Margaret and her children subsequently moved to Annapolis. I can’t find Margaret at the time of the 1900 census but she is found in Annapolis in 1910 living with her son, Thomas Jefferson Drury (1885 to 1970) and in 1920 and 1930 living with her daughter, Anna Adele (Drury) Como (1882 to 1943). Margaret died October 9, 1932. Another son was John William Drury (1871 to 1933) who married two St. Mary’s County girls. His first wife

was Caroline Victoria Hill (1873 to 1894), daughter of James H. Hill and Georgeanna Suite. His second wife was Mary Virginia “Cora” Russell (1870 to 1911), daughter of William Charles Russell and Mary Eliza Burch by whom he had 14 children. This family also lived in Annapolis. *William Henry Drury married third, Georgeanna Greenfield in February 1871. He died between August and September of the same year. **Llewellyn Ward Turner, 1861 to 1907, son of John Francis Turner and Rebecca Maria Ward, and husband of Rosetta (Williams) Davis. Turner was a blacksmith who met his death by falling down a well, or so the story goes.

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Thursday, September 24, 2015

Wanderings of an Aimless Mind

The Divorce Projects By Shelby Opperman Contributing Writer I so look forward to receiving my magazines each month. I feel like it is my one true vice. Okay, okay, yes I like my wine when I can have it too. I especially love receiving magazines in the fall season. What beautiful covers and tempting recipes and crafts to try, and I actually do try many of the recipes and projects. Better Homes and Gardens will always be my favorite and I still miss the folksy, yet sage column that used to appear on the back page across from the back cover; The Man Next Door by Burton Hillis, whose real name was William E. Vaughan. Come to think of it, my column is in the same spot. I am a back page kind of girl I guess. William E. Vaughan’s column and, of course, Erma Bombeck’s writings were my inspiration and my comfort zone as a young girl. After William Vaughan’s death in 1977, Better Homes and Garden’s back page feature went through many different lay-outs until a few years ago when they introduced the “I did it” column. Now I look forward to reading it and seeing what other amateur DIY’ers are accomplishing, and it is a lot. However, my husband and I do not call what we create amateur DIY projects. We refer to them as “Divorce Projects”. Maybe you are lucky and you are able to amiably work on a household project with your spouse. We cannot do that. It may start out with all the best intentions, but about an hour in and someone is trying to leave the project, or slamming a door, or crying (that would be me). And you may say, “Well if this has only happened to you all once then what is the big deal?” Oh, we have put together many things – it is a big deal. Many of my tears, and some blood, are forever a part of our projects. I guess the first project was not long after we were married and not long after we bought my Amish built workshop. An armoire was purchased to hold my artwork

and restoration projects – unfortunately it was not “store to workshop” ready. This was a kit which made no sense. This is also where I first found out that my husband would not read or use printed directions, and if his spouse read them and pointed out that he forgot a step or a screw then said husband would get rather gruff and say, not too kindly, that I could put it together with my directions myself. I think those were the first tears. You have to remember that we only were married 14 years ago and I was just beginning pre-menopause. Our next project went pretty smoothly once my husband saw my vision. I wanted curving trails put through the copse of trees in front of our house. It worked because I thought it and he mowed and cleared the trails. I was a sidelines helper. My next vision however was more of a battle. We live in the typical split foyer with the wrought iron railing, which separates the living room from you or your furniture careening down to the bottom of the steps. I envisioned a three-foot tall bookshelf with the shelves facing the steps and bead board facing the living room. My hope was for all the small photo frames and awards to be in the shelves therefore leaving the living room clutter free, and that is exactly what it turned out to be. But tearing out railing and building a 3 feet by 12 feet set of shelves and trim is never as easy as it seems. I still love it and have yet to get those tear stains to disappear. The closest we ever came to getting a real divorce over a “divorce project” was putting a corner shower in our downstairs bathroom for my Mother-in-law. I carefully read out directions, helped drill things, hold things, and everything was going along fine. We got it partially installed, and then realized everything was backwards and had to restart the entire project. Of course it was my fault for reading the directions wrong, but I still say it was listener error and stubbornness on knowing “his way” was right. All of this came to mind because my husband has a project or two in mind, like re-doing the upstairs bathroom, and putting a small shed on our front side yard. Should I stock up on Kleenex now, get earplugs? Maybe you could invite me to lunch and I can stay for a few days. Or maybe you have a project I could help you with… To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann

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Top 5 Renovation Tips To Create More Space In Your Home As real estate prices continue to climb, the cost to trade up to a larger home is on the upswing across the country, especially as markets remain hampered by tight inventory levels. As a result, more and more Americans are choosing to renovate their current homes instead of relocating. In fact, some forecasts predict that 2015 renovation spending could exceed the record of $324 billion set during the peak of last decade’s housing boom. While the hunt for more square footage can be challenging, homeowners shouldn’t feel like a costly second story or complete addition are the only options. Here are five great ways to create or optimize space in your existing home. 1. Finish an unfinished basement. A basement renovation can hold limitless potential and increase the resale value or income potential of your home. Think about the possibilities: a home theater, office, spare bedroom, basement apartment or recreation room. The key to doing it successfully is to focus on what’s behind the walls, especially since moisture is a common issue in basements. Choosing the right insulation is critical. Look for products that are vapor permeable, dimensionally stable and mold and moisture resistant. Many contractors use Roxul Comfortboard IS semi-rigid sheathing board paired with Comfortbatt batt insulation to combat thermal bridging and protect against mold and mildew growth. An added benefit of this type of mineral wool insulation is that it’s also fire-resistant to 2,150 F. For interior walls and ceilings, Safe ‘n’ Sound insulation is ideal because of its ability to absorb noise and indoor traffic sounds, ensuring your newfound

space is a peaceful one. 2. Create a more open-concept feel with light and color. If your home wasn’t blessed with towering windows, installing French doors and pot lights can encourage light to travel more freely, creating the illusion of space. Likewise, choosing a paint color for walls, trim and moldings that is lighter and cooler in tone (think soft grays or blues) will help to reflect light and give the room a more open feel. 3. Remove non-load-bearing walls. Homeowners have the opportunity to rethink the layout of their home by removing non-load-bearing walls. Removing structurally unnecessary walls can make your whole home feel larger, improve flow, lighting and the function of your home. 4. Convert your garage into usable living or work space. For many homeowners, the garage becomes an overflow room for storage –– and is often a walkin headache. Convert your garage (or a portion of it) into another living space, guest bedroom or home office. Install carpet and quality thermal insulation such as Roxul Comfortbatt to block outdoor noise and keep in warmth. 5. Choose furniture and accessories carefully. Adopt a minimalist’s eye. Begin looking around your home for furniture or accessories that overwhelm the space. Interior designers recommend choosing low-profile or small-scale furniture for rooms with less square footage. Dual-purpose items, such as ottomans with storage chests inside, are a budget-friendly way to save on space while staying organized.

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