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Governor Refuses Hike On Property Taxes

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer David Brinkley, Maryland’s Secretary of Budget and Management, told business and elected leaders from Southern Maryland that the state’s budget outlook will continue to be tough with structural deficits and gaps in the pension funds dogging lawmakers for the foreseeable future. But, Brinkley said, one thing Gov. Larry Hogan will not do to bridge those funding gaps is raise property taxes, which can impact rural counties heavily. “No, he will not support a property tax increase,” Brinkley told the gathering at the Bay District Volunteer fire station in Lexington Park on Tuesday. “Fiscal restraint is the order of the day.” The numbers Brinkley shared were stark regarding the state’s fiscal situation. According to the latest figures in 2014 the state was only 68 percent funded for its retirement and pension accounts, while in 2000 it was more than 100 percent funded. More than the unfunded pension liability, the state had borrowed heavily just to pay for its operating expenses, Brinkley said. “And now those bills are coming due,” he said. This past year, the state had to use just under $300 of its general fund to pay off debt service, but projections show that

amount skyrocketing in a pure dollar figure in the next nine years. By fiscal 2024, the state expects to pay nearly $700 million out of its general funds to pay down debt service, Brinkley’s data showed. He said elected leaders from more urbanized counties had asked whether a property tax hike was in order to make up the vast defecits and it was then that he relayed the governor’s negative answer. Despite recent revenue increases that have given the state’s coffers a boost to $295 million in reserves, the problems looming meant those reserves had to be used wisely. “Look at those numbers but then turn them around and look at them the other way,” Brinkley said. “We still have a $925 million structural deficit.” The state can expect to continue to get 3.7 percent growth in revenues, he said, but the program spending at the state is still at about 4.5 percent, which means the Hogan Adminsitration’s goal is reigning in spending. But the governor continues to watch with a keen eye what is happening in St. Mary’s, Brinkley said, especially with activity at Patuxent River Naval Air Station and autonomous systems building planned for the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. “The governor remains focused on the success of what you’re doing down here,” Brinkley said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Leonardtown Scouted for Sports Complex Site

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer As two competing plans for a possible turf field sports complex take shape in the county some elected leaders are actively searching for a site in Leonardtown, Mayor Dan Burris told The County Times. Though a similar project has been proposed on more than 200 acres of developerdonated land on St. Andrews Church Road, Burris said he has shown both Commissioner Mike Hewitt and Commissioner President James “Randy” Guy possible sites in town. Perhaps the most suitable, he said, was on one-half of the Tudor Hall Farm parcel that the town owned; the other half is owned by developer Donald Pleasants. “It could be a tourism and economic development draw,” Burris said of the potential sports complex. “I would like to know more. I’d like to see other jurisdictions that have had

them and what the impact is.” Pleasants has offered in the past to donate 20 acres in downtown Leonardtown for a library, but since that has been placed on the Hayden property, Burris said the 20-acre parcel would be too small for a turf field complex. Guy told The County Times that the idea was only in the preliminary stages but the overall vision was to have a football stadium at the center of the complex with sports fields surrounding it. “We’d like to see something closer to downtown Leonardtown,” Guy said. The St. Andrews parcel had some attraction, he said, but it also had quite a few drawbacks. “That would be a good place, too,” Guy said. “But it’s completely undeveloped and water and sewer is miles away. “Leonardtown has more than 100 acres available and the infrastructure is close.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

Capt. Walter Francis Duke Elementary School Dedication

Students at Capt. Walter Francis Duke Elementary School in Leonardtown lead attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance at the school’s official dedication Tuesday. Capt. Duke was a Leonardtown native who fought in World War II as a fighter pilot in the China-India-Burman theatre. At the age of 22 he was killed in combat action over Burma but not before becoming the leading ace in his unit and earning numerous commendations and medals.

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Economic Diversity Project Stalled By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Nearly two years ago the county government appointed 15 citizens to oversee work on a comprehensive strategy to diversify the county’s economy but insiders close to the process say that the work has fallen behind and are fearful the problems will poison the critical effort. Both they and county staff have said that the consultant hired to aid in the group’s deliberations, the University of Maryland, is trying to catch up. Economic diversification has become one of the county government’s key initiatives in light of shrinking defense budgets and the subsequent decline in work available at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Still, both commission members and county staff say that the project is still well worth the effort and is coming back on track. “These are rolling studies,” said Robin Finnacom, deputy director of the county’s economic development department. “We’re just now getting some reports in. “This is not something you want to rush.” The commission is working with three different consultants including the University of Maryland; the other two are Towson University and the Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) that is handling a sub study on tourism and hospitality industries. Funded by federal money, the comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) pursued by the citizen commission was originally scheduled to take about a year starting from the first meetings in May of

last year to complete, meaning that the effort is long past time for public hearings on the plan’s recommendations. But insiders say there is not even a draft plan for review. Members have said the consultants have given swaths of economic data to them at monthly meetings but no time prior to the meetings to review it and when members question the accuracy of the data and where it came from the consultant does not return with revised reports or explanations. Finnacom said there was at least one instance when a report from a consultant about the status of the seafood and agriculture industry “just didn’t ring true,” but the relationship between the commissioners and consultants is improving. Chris Kaselemis, economic development director, said the initial problems were frustrating but the sometimes adversarial process helped to ensure that the data going into the advisory report was accurate and the recommendations were solid and applicable. “The consultants are open to questions and changes,” Kaselemis said. “This is exactly the kind of process we want.” The overall budget for the three consultants is about $250,000, with $100,000 going to the SAG for a tourism industry analysis. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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he started to the yearlong raffle, selling tickets for $5 each and 3 for $10. All proceeds were donated back to Cancer Support Group of Southern Maryland Inc. They also had another kind donor, David Hall from D&G Custom Signs, who donated all the signs for the events the tractor attended. After a year of selling raffles tickets and hauling the tractor almost every weekend to events such as Bubby Knott’s fall auction, the oyster festival, and the tractor parade, they raised around $3,000 to $4,000 for the Cancer Support Group. They also chose a winner, Patty Raley who had bought a raffle ticket as a vendor at the Still Creek Vineyards and won not long after. Patty Raley then donated the tractor to the benefit auction for Mother Catherine Academy held on Aug. 28 at Old Breton Inn. She chose Mother Catherine Academy because she believes in Catholic education and wanted to donate to local schools. Ronnie Farrell was the auctioneer and the winning bid was $5,000, purchased by Bubby Knott. Bubby Knott will be auctioning The Survivor this weekend on Saturday, Oct. 3. With the original purchase of the tractor, he promised Mother Catherine Academy that he would donate the winning bid back to them. There is hope from those that are and were involved with the tractor that The Survivor will continue its path of charity and keep on giving. To see the purple tractor or to place a winning bid, visit the auction on Oct. 3 at 8:30 a.m. at Bubby Knott’s Flat Iron Farm located at 45840 Highway to Heaven Ln., Flat Iron Rd. in Great Mills. crista@countytimes.net

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Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today announced that Maryland will be investigating deceptive emissions mechanisms in Volkswagen diesel vehicles, and will examine ways to compensate vehicle owners and protect against future environmental harm. Maryland will coordinate with at least 28 other states that are investigating Volkswagen, Attorney General Frosh said. “I am furious that the world’s leading car company willfully took steps that polluted our environment and deceived consumers,” Attorney General Frosh said. “I share the anger of those who put their trust in this company and its promises. We will fight aggressively for the best possible outcome for

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Circulating St. Mary’s County is a purple tractor named The Survivor. The Survivor holds a long story of charity and donations to cancer awareness and to Mother Catherine Academy. The story of the purple tractor starts with Charles Beaver whose brother Jimmy Beaver passed away in 2005 from cancer and whose sisterin-law Ruth Beaver is a four-time cancer survivor. Both were board members of the Cancer Support Group of Southern Maryland Inc. and Charles respected the work the group did, especially when it came to the financial support the group provided. He decided he wanted to give back and put out a flyer asking for tractor donations. He received responses, but the tractors were in bad shape, until The Survivor. A man, who wished to remain anonymous, donated the tractor to him in memory of his neighbor Victor McCambell. The tractor is a 1939 Ford 9N and it was in great shape after most likely sitting in a barn for a large portion of its life. It wasn’t purple originally, but gray. Charles brought the newly acquired antique tractor to Two Guys Collision Center in California for repairs. At the time, owner Charles Guy and his father Charles Guy Sr., had a co-worker with cancer and the cause hit home with them. They made the decision to donate all the work to the tractor, including the purple paint, which is the universal color of cancer survivors. “The tractor has better paint on it then my car does,” said Beaver. Shortly after the purple paint, the name The Survivor was painted on the body. Following the repairs at Two Guys, Beaver brought the tractor to Big Ed’s Tire in Leonardtown. After hearing about the cause, he too decided to donate his work, which included four brand new tires. All together, over $5,000 is estimated in donated repairs. With the tractor restored, Beaver introduced The Survivor at the 1st Annual Jimmy Beaver Memorial “Day in the Vineyard” Benefit Event in August of last year. There

Marylanders.” Volkswagen has acknowledged installing software in its diesel passenger vehicles that turned on full emissions controls during testing, but switched them off during normal road driving, allowing the vehicles to emit as much as 40 times as much pollution as allowed under the Clean Air Act. Maryland law imposes more stringent emission standards than the federal government and Maryland’s Consumer Protection Act prohibits misleading statements made to consumers about the vehicles that they are buying. Press Release

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Citizens Reminded To Be Wary of Flooded Roadways The Department of Emergency Services & Technology reminds citizens to “Turn Around Don’t DrownTM.” With the forecast calling for heavy rains over the next few days, roadways may become flooded. Avoid roads already flooded or prone to flooding. Roads may be washed out under flood waters. Turn Around Don’t DrownTM when you encounter a flooded road. Many drivers over estimate their ability to navigate flooded roads, putting too much stock in their “heavy” vehicles. In reality, most motorists lose control of their vehicles, including SUVs, in just six inches of water, while 18-24 inches of moving water will force a vehicle off the road. The menace is buoyant force. When

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the buoyant force is greater than the vehicle’s weight, the vehicle will move with the moving water. Besides the buoyant force, erosion is another significant concern. Moving water is very powerful and can undermine the integrity of a road. A motorist will be unaware he is driving into a scoured out section of the road. Be especially cautious when driving at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers. For more information: • Turn Around Don’t DrownTM online Toolbox - http://www.weather.gov/os/water/ tadd • prepare.stmarysmd.com

Audit Lays Out School System Deficiencies By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A report from the state’s Office of Legislative Audits on the St. Mary’s County Public Schools reports numerous deficiencies continue to dog the system, though there has been improvement since the last audit performed back in 2009. The audit, completed in September but just released by the state, focused mainly on the financial management practices of the school system. The school system needs to improve its internal controls, essentially accountability measures, in the areas of procurement and disbursements of funds as well as collecting payments for its food service operations. The audit specifically noted deficiencies in the system’s payroll processing and information systems. “SMCPS did not sufficiently ensure that the critical system capabilities assigned to employees were necessary, appropriate or properly restricted,” the audit stated. “Due to the lack of propet procedures and controls in these areas, there was an increased risk of inappropriate transactions being processed without detection.” In one instance, the auditors looked at 20 procurements with a value of $10.2 million and found that there were defeciencies with 11 of those procurements which totaled $4 million. “For example, contracts with nine vendors in special education services were not competetively bid and were not approved by the board as required by it’s policy,” the audit stated. The audit also chided the system’s practices when it came to choosing and managing health insurance for its employees. Auditors found that the school system has not bid its third-party healthcare administrator contract or its health care stop loss insurance contract for the last seven years. The school system could also not find copies of all its health care contracts nor could it account for the accuracy of payouts for the healthcare claims of all its employees.

The audit stated the system paid out $1.6 million in fiscal 2014 for administrative fees and $1.2 million for stoploss insurance; the total health care expenditure, including fees and claims, was $34.4 million. The bus routes the school system were also not proven cost-effective, according to the audit, since the system has not performed a broad ranging route analysis. “Ridership on routes we selected for testing was significantly lower than bus capacities, with some bus routes operating at less than 50 percent of desired capacity,” according to the audit. The auditors also found that the school system could not account for the “reasonableness” of payments to contract bus drivers for $12.6 million in fiscal 2014. Auditors estimated that for the 63 buses in service between July of 2009 and December 2013 the system will pay out $2.3 million more than it has to over a 12-year period because the rate was not established on market values. And while the school system pays contractors for the fuel they use, they did not exclude the federal excise tax from which the contractors are exempt. Those drivers could claim that as credit on their income tax returns, according to auditors. In response to the audit, the school administration led by Superintendent J. Scott Smith stated in a letter that they agreed with may of the findings and recommendations from the state. Specifically the system stated that at the time of the audit finding of lack of internal financial controls there was a lack of staff to ensure the controls were in place. The system will also review its contracts with bus drivers but said it believed the rates it was paying were reasonable. For health insurance claims, the system said it recognized the need for ensuring propriety but said that could not be done within the system; instead it said it would seek an outside vendor to verify the claims. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Free Mulch Now Available for County Citizens The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation is once again sponsoring the free mulch program while supplies last. County residents are welcome to pick up mulch free of charge at the St. Andrew’s Landfill. Mulch is available between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The St. Andrew’s Landfill is closed on Sundays. Customers are responsible for the loading and transportation of the mulch and are asked to bring a shovel, pitchfork or similar hand tool to load the mulch. Covering the load with a

tarp prior to transporting is recommended in order to minimize material from blowing off the vehicle. If assistance is required, special needs exist or additional information is requested, please contact the Department of Public Works & Transportation at 301-863-8400. Additional Recycling/Solid Waste Program information is available on the web at www.stmarysmd.com/ dpw/. Press Release

Riverside WineFest at Sotterley Rescheduled! Now Scheduled for Nov. 7th and 8th at Noon!

We are usually fearless at Sotterley about holding our events Rain or Shine, but with the upcoming potentially damaging and dangerous weather this weekend, the safety of our valued visitors, participants and volunteers trumps all. We are not cancelling the 13th Annual Riverside WineFest, however, but are rescheduling the event for November 7th and 8th! The fun will go on, and the beautiful fall weather will be a backdrop for our fabulous wineries, vendors and activities. Mark

your calendars to join us, and we are certain that the 2015 Riverside WineFest will be our best to date!! All advance tickets purchased for the October 3-4th event will be honored on either November 7th or 8th. We also have reopened advance ticket sales for this event until November 1st at midnight. Stay safe this weekend and be sure to join us in November! Press Release

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Tyreke Delante Butler, the man accused of shooting another man on Sept. 11, has been captured by U.S. Marshals in Georgia and is awaiting extradition back to St. Mary’s County on charges of first-degree attempted murder. State’s Attorney Richard Fritz said detectives were able to learn that Butler might have absconded to Atlanta to stay with friends and the information they gathered turned out to be right. “They staked out the place and they saw him walking down the street, they jumped out and nabbed him,” Fritz said. Fritz said Butler waived his extradition proceedings in Georgia, allowing him to come back here more quickly. “He should be back here very shortly,” Fritz said, adding Butler will likely face first-degree assault charges as well as a count of using a handgun in

the commission of a felony. Butler was, until recently, serving a lengthy sentence for an attempted armed robbery that he was first convicted of in 2011; the judge sentenced Butler to 20 years in prison but suspended all but 12 years of the term. The state’s Court of Special Appeals reviewed Butler’s case in 2013 and affirmed his convictions, in which it was alleged that Butler aided in the robbery of a man of his winnings at a poker game as part of a setup. But his coviction was later overturned and he was released. A little more than a week before the shooting Butler was served a criminal summons for being a felon in posession of ammunition but he was not incarcerated. The victim in the shooting suffered as many as five gunshot wounds, Fritz said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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became. Suddenly, the doors to the embassy flew open, and all of the time spent waiting felt as if it had flown by. There he was, smiling and waving, already moving towards the crowd on the lawn. We were awestruck, completely filled with the love and peace of Pope Francis’ presence. If that had been the only thing we experienced that day, we all would have been completely content, but then we saw the Pope making his way towards us. Suddenly, Pope Francis was there, smiling at us and shaking our hands. “Pray for me,” he said multiple times. The joy we felt at that moment was immeasurable, but we will hold it in our hearts forever. The chance to meet Pope Francis was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and the chance to go with our XBSS family was a blessing that we will be eternally thankful for.

anyone with any type of crisis in St. Mary’s county. Our crisis and trauma services can be accessed a few different ways: call our 24 hour crisis hotline (301-863-6661) anytime, connect with one of our collaborative partners, or come in our Hope Place office in Lexington Park for same day walk in access. “Don’t be a silent victim fooled by so-called love .Say no more to domestic violence” Ty Howard. Together with our partners in County Government, MedStar St Marys, DSS, the Family Advocacy Center, the State’s Attorney office, the courts, the Sheriff’s department and State police we strive to help end domestic violence. We help thousands of our local citizens annually. No matter what the issue, our staff is ready to provide support and assistance. Please call us anytime day or night at 301-863-6661. We are here to listen. Thank you for your continued support. We pledge to continue to bring Southern Maryland “Help for today. Hope for tomorrow.” Sincerely,

We got on the bus long before the sunrise and arrived at our bus stop, bags under our eyes and smiles on our faces. It was the day we had been awaiting for weeks; we were going to see the Pope. We knew that the chances of seeing him up close were slim, but we were buzzing with excitement just to be in his presence. Our guide motioned us forward, sat us on our shuttle bus, and we were on our way. As we walked towards the embassy, we saw two gated off sections; one on the front lawn, and another on the sidewalk across the street. It wouldn’t seem likely that eleven students from a small high school in Southern Maryland would end up in arm’s length of Pope Francis, and yet, there we were. Excitement grew as we stood waiting to see the Holy Father emerge from the embassy, chanting words of praise. The sunlight spilled over the front lawn as it rose, and the more security moved around, the more excited we

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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.

Raymond Keith Barber, 19 Raymond Keith Barber, 19, was taken from this world on Sept. 16. Raymond was the loving son to Elizabeth Ann Morgan Barber and Theodore Ervin Barber. Born on the Nov. 8, 1995, at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick Md., he lived his entire life in California, Md., attending school at Bay Montessori, Hollywood Elementary, Esperanza Middle School, and culminating with his graduation in 2013 from Leonardtown High School. Following graduation, Raymond began his working career first at Dunkin Donuts California Md. as the night donut maker while also working the morning shift at the DQ store in Charlotte Hall. In January 2015, he began work at the Family Care Pharmacy Lexington Park as a Pharmacy Tech until his untimely death. Liked by all, Raymond was always there with an ear and a shoulder for those who were going through troubling times, as a perfectionist there was never any task he could not take on and complete. Everything had to be painstakingly done and aligned just right when it belonged to someone else, but when it came to his own things, he never followed that same process. He had commented to his friends numerous times that he would like to one day work on cars like his namesake grandfather. He also had a vision to one day own his dream car, a WRX. In addition to his parents, Raymond is survived by his Grandparents George and Regina Morgan of Leonardtown, his brother SSGT Steven Barber USMC (Kellie) of Hawaii, his sister Christina Rowan (Alex) Mechanicsville, nieces Alyssa and Amelia (Mechanicsville), nephew Steven (Hawaii), uncles George Morgan (Michelle) Inwood, W. Va., James Morgan (Laura) Leonardtown, aunt Amy Harrell (Richard) and many, many cousins, great aunts, great uncles, and friends from St. Mary’s County and central Pennsylvania. He was predeceased by a sister (AnnaMarie) and his paternal Grandparents Raymond and Neva Barber of Williamsport, Pa. The family received family and friends for a Celebration of Raymond’s Life on Sept. 24 at the Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Service was celebrated at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Compton, Md.

Gwendolyn Renee Morgan, 37 weeks Gwendolyn Renee Morgan passed peacefully on Sept. 14. She was born at 5:36 p.m.. Gwendolyn was the daughter of Adriane Dupont and Kenneth N. Carpenter both of Lexington Park, Md. She is survived by her Aunt Angela Carter and her Uncle Roger Wathen Jr both of Lexington Park. She was preceded in death by her Uncle James Wathen. Maternal grandmother Colleen Morgan of Lexington Park. Great Grandparents are James (Jimmy) and Ella Morgan of Mechanicsville. Gwendolyn is also survived by her cousins Desiree Carter, Aiden Carter, Madasyn Russell, Brooklyn Russell, and Rylee Russell all of Lexington Park.

Precious little one, we had you in our lives for a very short time, but we will hold you in our hearts forever. It seemed like only a fleeting moment, but it was long enough to see you, hold you touch you, and love you. It was enough to know that your life was indeed a gift, no matter how brief, no matter how fragile your life was our gift and we will hold you in our lives and hearts forever.

Ronald Lee Stone, 65 Ronald Lee Stone, 65, of Hollywood, Md., passed away peacefully on Sept. 19 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s, Callaway. Born Feb. 19, 1950, in Frederick, Md., he is the son of the late Thomas Brightwell Stone, Sr. and Doris Burman Stone. He moved to St. Mary’s County in 1969 to attend St. Mary’s College of Maryland and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1972. Ronald served the community in various ways throughout his 46 years in St. Mary’s including owning and operating Family Flour Antique Store from 1978 to 1982, Stone’s Seafood from 1977 to 1988 and since 1989 working at The Center for Life Enrichment as a Contracts Manager. Ronald was a family man, an artist, an animal enthusiast, enjoyed being on the water and had a passion for helping less fortunate people. Ronald is survived by his daughters, Nichole Stone Drury of Abell, Md., and Stefanie Stone of Hollywood, Md., He was the grandfather of Ayanna Weems of Abell, Md. and Holden Drury of Abell, Md. He is survived by his sibling Thomas Brightwell Stone, Jr. of Rockville, Md. Family received friends on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Patuxent Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 or The Center of Life Enrichment, 25089 Three Notch Rd., Post Office Box 610, Hollywood, Md., 20636. Condolences may be made to www. brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Agnes E. Browning, 89 Agnes E. Browning, 89, of Lexington Park, Md., passed away Sept. 14, at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Aug. 21, 1926 in Leonardtown, Md., to the late John Freeman Mattingly and Agnes Elizabeth Bowles. After graduating from St. Mary’s Academy, Agnes went to Washington, D.C., where she worked for a brief time for the FBI. She then returned to St. Mary’s County to begin her married life. She was a children’s librarian at the Lexington Park Library for over 20 years. She enjoyed her job and loved every minute she spent with the children. After retiring in 1987, she became more active in her church, attending Mass frequently and participating in many events sponsored by the church. She was also able to spend more time gardening and reading, two of her most favorite pastimes. Visits with the family were

cherished, and almost every holiday was celebrated at her home, where everyone was welcomed with food, fellowship, and love. Agnes is survived by her children, Lois Ann Coryell (Neil) of Leonardtown, Md., John Douglas “Sonny” Browning (Marge) of Lusby, Md., Mary Lynn Hammett (Ray) of Lusby, Md., and Joyce Michele Spadarella (Tony) of Lexington Park, Md.; her siblings, Joseph Wade Mattingly of Compton, Md., Mary Catherine Sipe (Art) of Dallastown, Pa., Catherine Noema Hutzell of Petersburg, Va., Joseph Donald Mattingly (Ann) of Compton, Md., Dorothy Elizabeth McFadden (Jim) of Compton, Md., Ann Genevieve Hunt (Joe) of Mechanicsville, Md.; nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, James Aubrey Mattingly and John Freeman Mattingly Jr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Browning, with whom she celebrated 63 wonderful years before his passing in January 2009. Family received friends for Agnes’ Life Celebration on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend Michal Sajnog on Friday, Sept. 25 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Post Office Box 21585 Peabody St., Leonardtown, Md., 20650 or St. Mary’s County Special Olympics, 25926 Whiskey Creek Rd., Hollywood, Md., 20636. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Stanley Bryant Harris, 79 Stanley Bryant Harris, 79, of St. Inigoes, Md., 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, MD 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, brickwork, 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 daughters, Diane Harris, of Mechanicsville, Md., Joy Harris Schwab and son-in-law, John M Schwab, of Yuba City, Calif.; 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 received friends on Saturday, Sept. 26 with a Funeral Service at 11 a.m., celebrated by Reverend Joe Orlando, at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, Md., 20650. Interment followed at the St. George’s Episcopal Church, 1167 Poplar Hill Lane, Valley Lee, Md. 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, Md.

Burton Benedict Raley, 87 Burton Benedict “Benny” Raley, 87, of Lexington Park, Md. passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sept. 24 in Washington, D.C. Born on Dec. 13, 1927 in Callaway, Md. he was the son of the late Rose Marie Price Raley and Harry Hamilton Raley. Ben was the loving husband of the late Frances “Sissie” Raley, whom he married on April 29, 1965 in Leonardtown, Md. and who preceded him in death on May 8, 2003. Ben is survived by his children: Debbie Abell (Norbert) of Chaptico, Md., David R. Raley (Sally) of Lexington Park, Md., Judy Bean of Great Mills, Md., Lillian M. Raley-Clarke of Great Mills, Md., Betty Jo Tennyson (Donnie) of Ridge, Md., Chuggy Raley (Christina) of Ridge, Md., 20 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, daughter in law Lee Lee of Hermanville, Md., and sister Marjorie Causey of Prince Frederick, Md. He was preceded in death by his son Marvin Raley, daughter Darlene Connelly, siblings; Maude Twiss, Joseph Raley, Genevieve Payne, Ralph Raley, Woodrow Raley, Virginia Lewis, and Harry Raley. Ben graduated from Great Mills High School in 1944 and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. Ben served in the United States Army from February 1946 to April 1947, earning the World War II Victory Medal. Ben started working at PAX River in 1943, at the age of 16, on the trash truck. When he retired in 1974, he was the supervisor of the transportation department. After retirement as a civil servant, he worked with his brother Doc running their own carpentry business. After retiring from carpentry, he worked as a tavern operator, retiring in 2005. Christmas was his favorite holiday. For many years, his house was an extravagant light display for all to see. Family was the most important aspect of his life. Anytime spent with family, was time well spent for him. He loved traveling, cruises and spending time at the lake with Connie. The lake house was where he fed the squirrels and deer, watched the birds, and enjoyed time on the pontoon. Ben enjoyed reading, watching westerns, playing cards and maintaining his yard. The family received friends on Tuesday, Sept. 29 with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Father Scott Woods officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md.

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Small Businesses Thrive But Regulations Abound By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Officials with the county’s Department of Economic Development (DED) say small businesses continue to be the broadest base of the local economy but the challenges they face can be daunting, particularly when it comes to regulations from the state and federal levels. That is why the department is refocusing its priorities to ensure small businesses always have an advocate for their interests. “Small businesses are crucial to our economy,” said DED Director Chris Kaselemis. “It’s our job to make sure they are one of our pillars.” Kaselemis’ deputy Robin Finnacom said small business concerns on how to deal with regulations are a constant job. “No one likes regulations but the weight continues to grow,” Finnacom said. “But our [county] regulatiosn are about average, they’re not onerous.” Some of the constant complaints they get are about the costs to install new sprinkler systems in commer-

cial buildings or homes, which in some cases can raise the costs of construction by tens of thousands of dollars. Also, small businesses have to deal with restrictive critical area laws that restrict development or even clearing of trees within 1,000 feet of the watershed. These restrictions, Kaselemis said, hinder the tourism industry which the county hopes to bolster in order to diversify the economy. He said the department is working on a list of regulations that impede businesses here to send them to Gov. Larry Hogan’s administration for possible removal or modifications. While the department cannot help businesses circumvent or ignore regulations they can help breakdown or deal with other barriers, such as a lack of knowledge about how to start a small business in the first place. “We continue to reach out to small businesses to let them know we are here,” Kaselemis said.

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that supporting local businesses with local dollars can generate powerful returns in our community. Over the next six weeks, we’ll look at how small businesses not only support our local economy, but what they offer in terms of a quality shopping experience and a unique product mix. We’ll also look at how small businesses and their owners build the heart of our community. If you already choose to shop in small, locallyowned businesses, thank you! You are making a real difference. If you never considered how your shopping decisions affect our local economy and community, I hope that these articles will show you how very important your patronage is, and how a simple change in your buying habits can ripple through our county creating a stronger, more vibrant, and diversified economy. I look forward to sharing the importance of small business with you. Content Source: www.amiba.net/resources/multiplier-effect/

Small Businesses Employ Most of the County By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

The base at Patuxent River Naval Air Station and its tenant commands may employ the single largest block of people here but small businesses employ almost all the rest, said Bill Scarafia, president and CEO of the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce. In fact, just about every business here qualifies as a small business, he said. “Technically there are very few that are not small businesses,” Scarafia told The County Times. “Businesses with under 50 employees are by far the vast majority of our chamber membership and the biggest percentage of those are under 15 employees.” Some of those small businesses are even defense contractors who make up the fabric of the county’s economy, he said. “Small businesses provide the bulk of products

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and services to the entire community,” said Scarafia. “You’re talking about everything from defense contractors, to service providers to grocery stores.” Small businesess are also the foremost creators of new jobs for a growing county. “They are by far the largest creator of new employment,” Scarafia said. “As they get bigger they create new jobs.” Many larger companies have reached their desired size and employment levels, he said, and usually provide employment when they have vacancies. Small businesses also provide services that larger ones either cannot or do not from tire changes and plumbing to home improvement work. “All of these services they provide, customers are going to go to the little guy,” Scarafia said. “There are small businesses in every corner of this community “They keep they community going.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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June 9, 2015

Anna Grace Von Gohren 26 Helena, Mt Christopher Bryant Bradley 27 Helena, Mt

Aaron Kyle Tiroff 23 Patuxent River, Md Kasey Renee Hegwood 21 Great Mills, Md

Tonya Kay Garrett 43 Lusby, Md Brett Eric Bonnett 43 Lusby, Md

Luis Torres Ramirez 22 Lexington Park, Md Jesenia Yamileth Solorzano Alvarenga 26 Lexington Park, Md

Scott Anthony Korynta 27 Clements, Md Christie Lee Myers 28 Clements, Md

Amber Leigh Ivan 20 Mechanicsville, Md Raymond Edward Fowler, 3rd, Mechanicsville, Md

Mark William Dobson 30 Lexington Park, Md Dana Marie Carter-Mason 30 Lexington Park, Md

Kathleen Marie Scwartzenburg 21 Lexington Park, Md Zachary Allan Sheldon 22 Erie, Pa

Rachel Ann Nines 26 Mechanicsville, Md Brian Andrew Sichko 28 Mechanicsville, Md

Brian Joseph Alvey 26 Hollywood, Md Stephanie Denise Gonzalez 26 Great Mills, Md

Jan Arlene Whetzel 56 Upper Marlboro, Md William Francis Jiguere 55 Upper Marlboro, Md

Jennifer Cecilia Reid 33 Mechanicsville, Md Kevin Royce Benson 37 Mechanicsville, Md

Edith Ines Gonzalez De La O 37 Riverdale, Md Ludwin Antonio Martinez Delgado 31 Riverdale, Md

Angela Lucille Isom 40 Lexington Park, Md Robert Edward Hall 53 Lexington Park, Md

June 10, 2015

Sandra Lee Magelssen 50 Mechanicsville, Md Joseph Francis Graves Jr., 48 Chaptico, Md Robert Keith Johnson 55 Prince Frederick, Md Patricia Gaynelle Kennedy 55 Prince Frederick, Md June 2, 2015 Reginald Curtis Watkins 52 Silver Spring, Md Denise Elizabeth Dimares 51 Silver Spring, Md Warren Thomas Hague 53 Lexington Park, Md Christine Angelia Harlow 51 Lexington Park, Md Moira Theresa McCauley 34 Washington, Dc Darren Thomas Flusche 35 Washington Dc June 3, 2015

Thomas Franklin Rupert 50 California, Md Lisa Ann Darr 44 California, Md Hattie Elizabeth Raley 25 Hollywood, Md Richard Grau Horne, III 28 Hollywood, Md Omega Orion Maverick 36 Stafford, Va Adrienne Nicole Brown 20 Marshall, Va

Asta Rose Repenning 28 Mechanicsville, Md Christopher Todd Brown 30 Mechanicsville, Md

Melissa Lugo 28 Lexington Park, Md Anibal Carrasquillo III 29 Lexington Park, Md

Chelsea Nicole Ball 27 Leonardtown, Md Sidney Michael Paul 29 Leonardtown, Md

Ryan Conner Goodwin 21 California, Md Jennifer Renee Molitor 21 California, Md

Melanie Dawn Driver 46 White Plains, Md Christopher Michael Orbits 44 White Plains, Md

April Nicole Wynn 33 Lexington Park, Md Randall Dean Reif 31 Lexington Park, Md

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June 8, 2015

Everett Eugene Toye, Sr., 51 Hollywood, Md Catherine Patience Banks 50 Hollywood, Md

Patrick Francis Guy 47 Mechanicsville, Md Mary Elizabeth Trowbridge 55 Mechanicsville, Md

April Marie Scanlon 26 Nashville, Tn Steven Ward Gaches 27 Nashville, Tn

Sean Patrick Myers 27 Ellicott City, Md Alyssa Brittany Henn 27 Ellicott City, Md

Marie-Antoinette Elizabeth Chase 29 California, Md Andrew Steven Turkovich, Jr., 22 California, Md

Ashely Nickole Morgan 26 Hollywood, Md Charles Arthur McConnell 37 Hollywood, Md

Cristina Marie Hutchinson 25 Benedict, Md Justin Alton Chavis 25 Huntingtown, Md June 11, 2015 Julia Annette Sewell 57 Lexington Park, Md Thomas Leroy Taylor 55 Lexington Park, Md Kaitlin Arielle Cummings 24 Jensen Beach, Fl Joshua Douglas Hubbard 27 Jensen Beach, Fl June 12, 2015 Bree-Ann Clifton 19 Lexington Park, Md Austin James Farley 19 Fort Leonard Wood, Mo Cari Lyn Lawrence 24 Leonardtown, Md Michael Fremont Davis 25 Leonardtown, Md Timothy Lee Bell 56 Leonardtown, Md Tammy Jeane Bailes 49 Cowen, Wv Danielle Leigh Heany 25 Lusby, Md Zachary Lewis Russell 25 Lusby, Md June 15, 2015 Katie Alice Storey 21 Great Mills, Md Harry John Kleinkauf, III 24 Great Mills, Md

Jonathan Nathaniel Crocker 23 California, Md Emily Ann Copenhaver 26 California, Md June 16, 2015

June 17, 2015 Roger Dale Morris Sr., 64 Saint Inigoes, Md Cathleen Elaine Jinnette 31 Lexington Park, Md Alicia Elizabeth Ayers 23 Charlotte Hall, Md Joseph Michael Dean II 26 Charlotte Hall, Md Christina Ann Honig 26 Lexington Park, Md Michael Frederick Eversberg 27 Lexington Park, Md June 18, 2015 Lauren Anne Samuelsen 26 Baltimore, Md William Reed Espinosa 28 Baltimore, Md Victor Rafael Ayala Efre 51 Patuxent River, Md Analyn Torallo Matriz 37 Patuxent River, Md Lisa Marie Hall 37 Saint Leonard, Md Rex Eugene Barrett 45 Saint Leonard, Md June 19, 2015 Miguel Angel Ramos Hernandez 20 Brandywine, Md Kiana Mahealani Lilgreen 18 Brandywine, Md Brandon Lee Norris 35 Lexington Park, Md Brandy Jane Schwab 37 Lexington Park, Md Douglas Jacob Decook 29 Indian Head, Md Natasha Nicole Babot 31 Indian Head, Md

Michael Joseph Demateo 30 Lexington Park, Md Jennifer Irene Medcalf 29 Lexington Park, Md Thomas William Linassi 54 Lexington Park, Md Pamela Jane Mcintire 53 Lexington Park, Md Stephen William Sproul 26 California, Md Anna Makhatadze 27 Owings Mills, Md Samantha Rae Fenn 24 Gaithersburg, Md Benjamin Riley Overby 28 Gaithersburg, Md Jesse Allen Garner 34 Mechanicsville, Md Jennifer Sue McKenzie 40 Mechanicsville, Md June 22, 2015 Deidre Winters Bryant 49 Lexington Park, Md Tyrone Allen Mason Sr., 46 Lexington Park, Md Christine Marie Kodluboy 23 California, Md Joshua David Allen 30 California, Md Scott Morgan Robinson Strickland 29 Saint Inigoes, Md Samantha Magli 29 Bergamo, Italy June 23, 2015 David Nose Comilang 27 Lexington Park, Md Allison Rose Capili Perez 26 Lexington Park, Md Ryan Keith Puckett 22 Lexington Park, Md Michelle Anne Altvater 21 Mechanicsville, Md Jessica Marie Beinert 25 Saint Leonard, Md Joshua Carlis Roberson 24 Saint Leonard, Md June 24, 2015 Theresa Lindsey Edie 29 Great Mills, Md Arturo Samuel Sanchez 29 Great Mills, Md Krista Nicole Robinson 29 Lexington Park, Md Kaylee Brianne Brown 25 Lexington Park, Md

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William Grant Harrison 21 Lusby, Md Anna Eliese Schlueter 20 Lusby, Md June 26, 2015 Angelene Colas 26 Great Mills, Md Santres Lashonda Singletary 29 Great Mills, Md Jessica Morgan Lankford 26 Lusby, Md Joshua Ryan Bowen 26 Lusby, Md Charles Carroll Bassford, Jr. 38 Clements, Md Jamie Elizabeth Buckler 30 Clements, Md Nancy Gail Thompson 52 Great Mills, Md Mark Leo Morris 56 Great Mills, Md Justin Edward Hall 27 Avenue, Md Kristen Renee Sorrells 24 Avenue, Md June 29, 2015 William Charles Tayman 32 Hollywood, Md Christina Marie Cropper 29 Hollywood, Md Andrew Joseph Kratz 25 Patuxent River, Md Miamor Calunsag 25 Lexington Park, Md June 30, 2015 Kristy Leigh Burch 23 Mechanicsville, Md Jason Tyler Garner 22 Mechanicsville, Md Justin Manuel Frialde 26 Waldorf, Md Rachael Nicole Alford 24 Waldorf, Md Richard David Dove 52 Lexington Park, Md Mary Lucinda Bailey 31 Lexington Park, Md Siobhan Michelle Brooks 26 Leonardtown, Md Karan Kahal 29 California, Md July 2, 2015 Crystal Lalawana Butler 28 Lexington Park, Md Matthew Darnell Proctor 31 Indian Head, Md Jason Donald Chiarizia 28 LaPlata, Md Patrick Ryan Gover 27 King George, Va

Mary Margaret Wells 28 LaPlata, Md Anthony Jack Galeano 39 Waldorf, Md Megan Leanne Johnson 30 Charlotte Hall, Md Gregory Michael Hatton 32 Charlotte Hall, Md Chelsea Mariah Mummaugh 23 Leonardtown, Md Christopher Charles Robey 23 Pensacola, Fl July 8, 2015 Donnette Elizabeth Saunders 42 Park Hall, Md Bozel Gross, Jr., 62 Park Hall, Md Dustin Stephen Messner 27 Patuxent River, Md Kadiatu Jalloh 22 Patuxent River, Md Nichole Ashley Mintz 28 Waldorf, Md Bradley John Gittus 30 Waldorf, Md Rebecca Jo Burch 33 Lexington Park, Md David Shawn Griffin Sr., 37 Mechanicsville, Md

July 13, 2015 Faye Lucille Ford 56 Charlotte Hall, Md Phillip Jerome Ford Sr., 58 Charlotte Hall, Md Molly Baylinson Chilcoat 27 Hollywood, Md Philip Sean Stevens 33 Hollywood, Md Whitney Erin McMillian 25 Lexington Park, Md Joe Derrick Young 27 Lexington Park, Md July 14, 2015 Amity Laureen Payne 35 Mechanicsville, Md Jeremy Brent Smith 37 Mechanicsville, Md Sofia Rendon Martinez 27 Lothian, Md Abel Maldonado 30 Lothian, Md Janet Anne Sutton 54 Leonardtown, Md Michael Patrick Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell 54 Leonardtown, Md

Melissa Anne Guinn 24 Crofton, Md Michael Jared Szabo 29 Bowie, Md

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James Donald Pritchard 3rd, 31 Great Mills, Md Kelley Elizabeth Reed 33 Great Mills, Md

Donald Scott Beaver, Jr., 26 Mechanicsville, Md Kirstyn Nicole Pease 27 Laurel, Md

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Rachel Elizabeth Barrett 18 Saint Leonard, Md John Nathan Nalls 19 Port Republic, Md

Caroline Elsie Sellers 24 Columbia, Md Charles Shepherd Fiertz 24 Bethesda, Md

Kaitlyn Brianna Sidney-Werner 23 Mechanicsville, Md Kyle Lewis King 24 Magnolia, De

Molly Ann Beasley 37 Mechanicsville, Md Denis Edward Hall 45 Mechanicsville, Md

July 22, 2015

Jessica Marie Spencer 25 Lexington Park, Md Gary Andrew Quade 39 Lexington Park, Md

David Michael Clinton Lively 36 Norfolk, Va Celeste Nichole Tobler 27 Virginia Beach, Va July 23, 2015 Matthew Thomas Roberts 31 Ridge, Md Andrea Virginia Fernandez Angrisano 26 Ridge, Md

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July 9, 2015

Ana Ruth Caballero Carrillos 28 Lexington Park, Md German Alexis Martinez Bonilla 29 Lexington Park, Md

Jessica Joyce Farrell 26 Mechanicville, Md Nicholas Ryan Daniels 27 Mechanicsville, Md

Anthony Eugene Vittatoe 30 Callaway, Md Charlett Lynn Uhler 29 Callaway, Md

Donovin James Christian 26 Lexington Park, Md Nahomie Derival 25 Lexington Park, Md

Robert John Doneth 33 Lexington Park, Md Jennifer Lee Grimland 36 Lexington Park, Md

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Cara Lynn Brock 24 Lusby, Md David Clifton Windsor 3rd, 24 Lusby, Md

Stephanie Ann Yoho 25 Piney Point, Md Christopher John Morley 26 Piney Point, Md

Brittany Marie Bean 23 Hollywood, Md Nicholas Edward Raley 24 Hollywood, Md

July 16, 2015

James Allen Young Jr., 48 Lexington Park, Md Laura Diane Ermer 39 Lexington Park, Md

Charlotte Jeanne Sanders 51 Chesapeake Beach, Md Arvid Peter Dahlberg, Jr., 51 Saint Leonard, Md

Lauren Michelle Pruett 28 Huntingtown, Md Matthew Francis Kelly 27 Huntingtown, Md

Christopher Van Der Merwe 31 Silver Spring, Md Michelle Marie Fleming 33 Great Mills, Md

July 27, 2015

Jessica Ann Newman 29 Great Mills, Md Timothy Edward Dych 29 Great Mills, Md

July 17, 2015

Veronica Annette Law 53 Temple Hill, Md Anthony McLaughlin 53 Philadelphia, Pa

David Barton Hutt 37 Great Mills, Md Whitney Elizabeth Larson 31 Great Mills, Md

Katlyn Marie Hobbs 21 Mechanicsville, Md Kenneth Wayne Hall, Jr., 26 Mechanicsville, Md

Lauren Elizabeth Robeson 26 Arlington, Va Michael William Mauceri 26 Arlington, Va

Crystal Nicole Swann 31 Bowie, Md Robert Taylor, Jr., 38 New Carrollton, Md

Derek Ryan McBrayer 25 Lexington Park, Md Megan Sue Hammerquist 21 California, Md

Joshua Andrew Lester 23 Mechanicsville, Md Samantha Lynn Knopp 24 Mechanicsville, Md

Landis Brubacher Weaver 27 Hillsboro, Oh Deanne Fay Martin 25 Mechanicsville, Md

Jon Charles Lettau 27 California, Md Stephanie Marie Kohut 26 California, Md

Lindsey Anne Hooyer 29 California, Md Frank Joseph Boka Jr., 30 California, Md

Kenneth Everett Jones Sr. Petersburg, Va Christie Lynn McGraw 32 Petersburg, Va Charles Thomas Black 24 Callaway, Md Heather Jordan Sekulich 23 Callaway, Md Kristen Marie Kehres 35 LaPlata, Md Jonathan Wayne Oaks 33 LaPlata, Md

July 6, 2015

Taylor Wilson Woodburn-Camp 29 Shady Side, Md Rosalia Zaragoza 29 Shady Side, Md

Richard Edward Small 45 Mechanicsville, Md Wendy Ann Baden 41 Mechanicsville, Md

Crystal Gail Hidalgo 29 Lexington Park, Md Kevin Adam Howell 31 Lexington Park, Md

Sarah Marie Griffin 27 Lusby, Md Justin Ryan Christopher 32 Lusby, Md

Anthony Francis Kirby Jr., 27 Mechanicsville, Md Yasamien Khojasteh Parsi 25 Silver Spring, Md India Lateisha Owens 25 Edgewater, Md Joseph Michael Webb 25 Edgewater, Md July 24, 2015 Twain Belafonte Harrod Sr., 58 Lexington Park, Md Tyeisha Lakia Mackall 24 Lexington Park, Md

Megan Nichole Howlan 30 Mechanicsville, Md Aaron Michael Mills 25 Leonardtown, Md Tammy Lynn Goldsborough 40 Lexington Park, Md Victor Tyrone Gray 42 Lexington Park, Md July 31, 2015 Pascal Kemelong 39 Lexington Park, Md Hemia Chioma Agbakansi 18 Lexington Park, Md Natalie Anne Ruybal 31 Lexington Park, Md Michael Ambrose Kravitz 32 Leonardtown, Md

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From North on 235, take a left onto Wildewood Blvd and follow the road until the stop sign. Take a right onto Wildewood Pkwy, drive about 1.5 miles. Take the second right after the community pool onto Wildewood Village Lane into the gated community. At the stop sign take a left to the end and parking is on the left. From South on 235, take a Right onto Wildewood Blvd and follow the road until the stop sign. Take a right onto Wildewood Pkwy, drive about 1.5 miles. Take the second right after the community pool onto Wildewood Village Lane into the gated community. At the stop sign take a left to the end and parking is on the left. From St. Andrews Church Road take a right or Left onto Wildewood Pkwy, drive about 2 miles. Take the second right pass the community pool onto Wildewood Village Lane into the gated community. At the stop sign take a left to the end and parking is on the left.

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He was, initially, just the longlocked first baseman on the Philadelphia Phillies team that lost to the Baltimore Orioles in the 1983 World Series. Quite a fuss was made of this active icon, but his mediocre play didn’t seem to match the verbal accolades. I suppose when you’re a kid, it’s all about the moment. There’s no concept of careers or the passage the time. And in 1983, there was no Google machine to confirm or deny the legend. So…history, schmistory. I didn’t set eyes on Pete Rose until that ’83 Series. I was 10. He was 42. In the years to come I’d learn about his “Charlie Hustle” moniker (a hard-nosed style reminiscent of the old Rocking Chair softball league,) his bulldozing of Ray Fosse in the 1970 All-Star Game and The Big Red Machine. I witnessed his astonishing MLB record 4,192nd hit in 1985 and came to understand - even appreciate - the obvious chip on his shoulder and the wealth of Donald Trump-like arrogance that made it all possible. In 1989, Rose was infamously banned from baseball by Commissioner Bart Giamatti for betting on the game. Despite his fervent denial and appeals to two subsequent Commissioners (Fay Vincent and Bud Selig,) the ban remains. I believed Rose for a long time. I read his book “My Story” and shook the man’s hand after he autographed it in the early 1990s. The 10-year-old child in us doesn’t die easily. He was, as is now known, a spectacular liar, one fueled by the same pride that made him MLB’s “Hit King.” In 2004, Rose admitted to betting on the Reds to win while he was manager; earlier this year, evidence indicated that he bet on baseball as an active player. Yet Rose, robbed of his baseball identity and no doubt driven by the need for Hall of Fame immortality, continues his quest for reinstatement. Rose met with new Commissioner Fred Manfred last week; a decision is anticipated by year’s end. Let him in. Why not? Yeah, he’s unethical. A liar. A violator of baseball’s golden rule. But isn’t a 25-year penance enough? And frankly, MLB applying a Puritan code on Rose wreaks of hypocrisy. Its “sacred” Hall of Fame is

already filled with miscreants. Cap Anson helped establish the color barrier by refusing to play with African Americans. Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis perpetuated baseball’s segregation for decades (Jackie Robinson finally integrated the sport three years after Landis’s death.) Orlando Cepeda was incarcerated for drug smuggling. Gaylord Perry made a career out of doctoring the baseball. Babe Ruth was a drunk and a womanizer. And Willie McCovey pled guilty to tax evasion. All are enshrined in Cooperstown. Where was baseball’s high moral standard, its reverence for the sanctity of the game, during the steroid era? Comparing crimes is difficult, but isn’t gambling – Rose’s sin – abhorred because it compromises competition? Doesn’t the presence of hulked up players capable of artificially-enhanced performance do the same thing? Why not let them all in? Excluded, Rose and the juicers are pariahs. With Hall of Fame passes, their baseball accomplishments and sins can be properly documented. Tattoo their baseball immortality with well-earned scarlet letters: “S” for steroid users, “G” for Rose the gambler. How will Manfred rule at Rose’s parole hearing? The bet (pardon the pun) is he remains banned. Regardless, Rose’s predicament is his own doing, the byproduct of pervasive, ego-fueled deceit. For decades Rose clung to his act, admitting the truth only after hard evidence exposed his charade. The purposeful concealment compounded the transgression and didn’t allow America to indulge its compulsive need to forgive (particularly the sins of its favorite sons.) Had Rose just owned his error in 1989 and overturned every uncomfortable stone in his checkered past, he’d be back in the public’s good graces and would likely be a member of the Hall of Fame. Despite all his on-field accomplishments, that – the brutal consequences from his lack of personal ownership and genuine remorse is what the “Hit King” has taught that 10-year-old boy in the 32 years since their introduction. A melancholy “thanks” to you, Mr. Rose. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@ gmail.com

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Kyle Lee's Winchester First Comes in Coveted Virginia Nationals Tyler Bare Triumphs in RUSH Crate Late Model Main

By Doug Watson Contributing Writer

Mercersburg Pa.'s Kyle Lee capped a perfect weekend with his first-career Winchester feature win in last Saturday nights 30-lap "Virginia Nationals" Limited Late Model feature, steering his Dougie Timmoms owned Rocket no.2T. Justin Williams and Kyle Lee shared the front-row for the start with Lee surging into the race lead at the field scampered into turn one. Lee had his machine dialed in to the slick but racy Winchester surface as he would eventually lead all 30-circuits. Scott Palmer chased Lee for the first 19-laps before his car quit, handing the spot to Justin Weaver who then took up the chase but was no match for Lee and would settle for runner-up honors. "It's really neat to come to a track we don't race at very often and come home with a win." A jubilant Lee stated during his post race interview. "The track was in great shape tonight and I was able to move around a bit and the longer we went green the better our car got." Heavy lapped traffic was the only real scare Lee faced during his winning drive. "Yeah, they were a bit tricky tonight," said Lee. "I didn't want to see any yellows because our car didn't fire well on the restarts but we were able to get it done." 2015 champion Jonathan DeHaven was third, Kurt Zimmerman was fourth with 20th starting Bubby Dillman completing the top-five. Heats for the 32 cars entered went to Lee, Allan Brannon and Scott Palmer with Bob Dunn taking the consolation. Tyler Bare roared to the win in the 30-lap RUSH Crate Late Model feature. Bare's win was his second at Winchester this season and seventh overall win for the 2015 Virginia Motor Speedway track champion. Bare and newly crowned Winchester champion Darin Henderson were the front row for the start with Bare vaulting into the race lead as the field completed the first circuit. Bare would eventually lead the distance but would have to repel a late race rush from eventual runner-up Brad Ritter to secure the win aboard his MasterSbilt no.30. "The track was a little slick here tonight, but dad and the crew had this car working really good tonight," Bare stated. "We've had a really good season this year and I want to thank all our sponsors who helped us this season." Logan Roberson was third with Reese Masiello and Transton Stoner rounding out the top-five. Heats for the 24 entries went to Henderson, Ritter and Masiello. 2015 Hagerstown Speedway Pure Stock champion Chris Ebersole took top-honors in the 35-lap Pure Stock feature. Bedford Speedway regular Zane Weicht lead the first two laps before Ebersole shot into the race lead. Ebersole would then pace the remainder of the event but would have to survive a spirited drive from 2015 Winchester champion Mike Franklin, who came all the way from his 19th starting spot, to score the popular win. "We always seem to have a good car here, but not many good finishes," Ebersole said after his win. "When I saw Mike get there in second I thought I might be in trouble because he started so far back, he must have been pretty good, but It feels really good to hold him off and get the win," Craig Parrill, Mike Bennett and Mike Potts trailed at the finish. Heat wins for the 32 car field went to Mike Corbin, Bennett and Weicht with Mike Franklin winning

the consolation. In other action Richrad Gwizdale took the win in the 35-lap Four-Cylinder main after apparent winner Frankie Gordon failed a post-race inspection, Bryan Neff drove to his first-career Winchester feature win in the 20lap Enduro Stock feature and Jason Wilkins collected his seventh win of the season in the 15-lap U-Car contest. Limited Late Model feature finish 1.Kyle Lee 2.Justin Weaver 3. Jonathan DeHaven 4.Kurt Zimmerman 5. Bubby Dillman 6. Wesley Bonebrake 7. Gerald Davis 8. Brian Wright 9.Rodney Walls 10. Robbie Emory 11. Danny Zechman 12. Chase Billet 13.Travis Stickley 14.Keith Walls 15. Grant Adams 16. Brian Booze 17. Kyle Martin 18. Kyle Lear 19.Scott Palmer 20. Justin Williams 21. Tommy Wagner III 22. Bob Dunn 23. Allan Brannon 24. Joe Clower 25. Jason Smith 26. Derrick Quade DNQ- Tom Chaffins, Bruce Kane, Dallas Richards, James Carte, Jimmy Richards, Don Woodruff RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish 1. Tyler Bare 2.Brad Ritter 3. Logan Roberson 4.Reese Masiello 5. Transton Stoner 6.Steve Lowery 7.Richard Hawkins 8. Tanner Kerr 9.Timmy Booth 10.Scott Sweeney 11. Jamie Sutphin 12. Darin Henderson 13.Rob Nichols 14. John Imler 15.Dylan Lweis 16. Ben Bowie 17.Wes Branner 18. Harry Shipe 19. Brian Lederhouse 20. Walter Nichols 21. Matt Tarbox 22.Scott Merryman 23. Dave Friedrich 24. Joe Hall Pure Stock feature finish 1. Chris Ebersole 2.Mike Franklin 3.Craig Parrill 4.Mike Bennett 5.Mike Potts 6. Mike Corbin 7. Jeremy Tinsman 8. Sean Dawson 9. Jimmy Combs 10.Kevin Koontz 11. Chris Derr 12. Mike Grady Jr. 13. Troy Kassiris 14. Ricky Edmonds 15. Mark Hutchison 16.David Kaiser 17. Jasen Geesaman 18. Chuck Bowie 19. Rick Stouffer 20. Zane Weicht 21.Bob Egley 22. James Gray 23. Keith Koontz 24. Tony Catlett DNQ- Mike Desch, Jessie Hitz, Ryan Smith, Randy Rowe, Mike Raleigh, Sam Crouch, Walt Homberg, Andy Adkins Enduro Stock feature finish 1. Bryan Neff 2.Tyler Gray 3.Tommy Caravello 4. Dylan Rutherford 5.John Catlett 6.Ralph Hansberger 7.Allan Jones 8. Paul Jones 9. Dalton Dillman 10. Joe Hower 11. William Crook 12. Rodney Miner 13. Greg Mattingly 14.Ray Priest 15. Charles Nobitt 16. Jay Priest Four Cylinder feature finish 1. Rich Gwizdale 2.Michael Pfaff 3.Austin Stover 4.Jason Stoner 5. Gary Newell 6. Ed Gageby 7. Tommy Whitt 8. Randy Linaburg 9. Justin Hottle 10.Roger Whitlock 11. Allen Whitt Jr. 12.Mark Cole 13.Willy Dodson 14. Ethan Ours 15. Allen Vaughan 16. Brian Gordon 17.Matt Williamson 18. Melvin Ours 19. Dave Mullenax 20. Rich Newcomer 21. Jesse Boyce 22.Frankie Gordon (DQ) U-Car feature finish 1.Jason Wilkins 2.Greg Carrico 3. Kevin Oates 4. Terry Leach 5. Ricky Feltner 6. Robert Wilson 7.Robert Plaugher Jr. 8. Charlie Good 9.Alan Dice 10.Randy Wilkins 11. TJ Collins 12. Dennis Lamb 13. Gene Wilson

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St. Mary’s Ryken Names New Dean of Academics

CSM Names Cast for ‘The Bright Blue Mailbox Suicide Note’ Cause Theatre Production Examines How Teens Deal with Issue of Suicide

SMR also welcomes Dawn Carroll as the chief advancement officer and Betsy Haley as the director of marketing and communications. Mrs. Carroll is an SMR alumnus and native of St. Mary’s County. She joins the staff with a strong background in engagement, communications and sponsorship. Her experience spans into both public and private sectors, and with her out-of-the-box-thinking strategy, she will increase awareness of the SMR mission and be an advocate for future campaigns. Mrs. Haley also is a St. Mary’s County native and recently relocated back from Baltimore with her family. She joins the staff with an extensive background in project management, communications and building and maintaining brand equity. She will spread the news about the SMR brand and student experience through the development and execution of internal and external marketing campaigns. St. Mary’s Ryken is a Catholic, coeducational; college preparatory high school community operated under the Xaverian Brothers’ sponsorship dedicated to academic excellence and individualized student growth. Students come from many different counties across the region including Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, King George, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s. Each year, approximately 99 percent of graduates go to college, and the Class of 2015 earned $17 million in college scholarships. To learn more, visit smrhs.org.

The College of Southern Maryland’s Cause Theatre production of “The Bright Blue Mailbox Suicide Note” by Lindsay Price, follows a teen as he struggles to find the author of the suicide note he found in his mailbox. The play explores the public and private ways that a group of teenagers deal with the issue of suicide and is performed on the Leonardtown Campus Oct. 2 and Friends discuss the meaning and possible author of a suicide note that Jake, played by Frank Bowles La Plata Campus Oct. 15 to 17. “Jake is nothing more than the aver- Jr. of Mechanicsville, center, finds in a bright blue age high school student. He has many mailbox. Cast includes, seated from left, Alex LaClair of La Plata in the role of Ken, Devorah Henry of the same issues that today’s students of Bryans Road in the role of Beebee, Bowles, face—stress, insecurity, relationship Morgan Kline of Port Tobacco in the role of Lisa, problems, isolation and obsessions,” Jordan Marbray of Waldorf in the role of Moe and said Frank Bowles Jr., 18, of the charac- Aston Gorton of Welcome, standing, as ‘the girl.’ ter he plays who finds the suicide note. “Having recently graduated Jordan Marbray, of Waldorf, as Moe; and high school myself, I understand com- Kaytlin Medley, of Waldorf, as Karen. pletely how Jake feels,” said Bowles, of “Bright Blue Mailbox” opens 8 p.m., Mechanicsville. Oct. 2 on the Leonardtown Campus; and Cast members for “Bright Blue Mail- 7:30 p.m., Oct. 15, 8 p.m. Oct. 16 and 2 box” include Christopher Fleming, of p.m. Oct. 17 on the La Plata Campus. TickHughesville, as Dennis; Rick Fulton, ets are $5, all ages. This production may of Bryans Road, as Mr. Arscott and Mr. not be suitable for younger audiences. Westlake; Casey Garner, of Lusby, as For more information, visit www.csmd. Joan; Ashton Gordon, of Welcome, as ‘the edu/Arts or call the Box Office at 301-934girl’; Devorah Henry, of Bryans Road, as 7828 or e-mail bxoffc@csmd.edu. Beebee; Morgan Kline, of Port Tobacco, as Lisa; Alex LaClair, of La Plata, as Ken; Press Release

St. Mary’s Ryken announced that Brad Chamberlain has been named the Dean of Academics. Mr. Chamberlain comes to SMR with a wealth of experience in curriculum development and school administration for high-performing schools in the Ohio area. “I am excited to meet and get to know the school community and to continue the fine tradition of excellence St. Mary’s Ryken has established,” said Mr. Chamberlain. “This is a wonderful professional and personal opportunity for me, and I am thrilled to have the chance to work and learn alongside the teachers and students and help them advance the overall academic program of the school.” Mr. Chamberlain earned his bachelor’s degree in English from George Washington University and his master’s degree in education administration from Ohio University. He has a secondary education teacher certification from Denison University. Mr. Chamberlain began his career at Cardington High School (Ohio) as an English teacher for grades 9 to 12. Mr. Chamberlain continued his career in the Ohio school system as an assistant principal, assistant principal for academics and secondary curriculum director. “St. Mary’s Ryken is proud of our excellence in academics and strong faculty-student relationships,” said SMR Principal Rick Wood. “I am confident that Mr. Chamberlain will help to strengthen and progress our long-standing college preparatory, honors and scholars programs as well as provide strong leadership for our students and faculty.”

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dents who share Blaine’s passion and interest in history and the community. Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen who are graduates of a St. Mary’s County middle school and are active in community service activities or clubs. For more information on the race, the Blaine Whorl Scholarship, or St. Mary’s Ryken High School, call 301-373-4162 or visit www.smrhs.org/blainewhorl5k. St. Mary’s Ryken is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory high school community operated under the Xaverian Brothers’ sponsorship dedicated to academic excellence and individualized student growth. Students come from many different counties across the region including Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, King George, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s. Each year, approximately 99 percent of graduates go to college, and the Class of 2015 earned $17 million in college scholarships. To learn more, visit smrhs.org.

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On Saturday, Oct. 3, runners and walkers will gather on the St. Mary’s Ryken high school campus for the annual Blaine Whorl Memorial 5K run and walk. The race benefits the Blaine Whorl Scholarship fund at St. Mary’s Ryken. The racecourse takes runners and walkers through the streets of downtown Leonardtown and the beautiful, waterfront St. Mary’s Ryken campus for a challenging yet inspiring race. This event is open to the public and begins at 9 a.m. Click here to view the course map. Registration is open: www. smrhs.org/blainewhorl5k. “The Blaine Whorl Memorial 5k and Scholarship is such an integral part of our lives and our mission to keep Blaine’s spirit alive,” said Mary Carrice Whorl, Blaine’s sister. “Through the generosity of this community, we are able to maintain the Blaine Whorl Scholarship and continue to provide financial aid to students!” Established in memory of Blaine, a member of the St. Mary’s Ryken Class of 2002, the scholarship recognizes stu-

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Brian Ganz Opens CSM’s Ward Virts Concert Series, Oct. 4

The College of Southern Maryland will open the 2015-16 Ward Virts Concert Series with a performance by classical pianist Brian Ganz 3 p.m., Oct. 4. Ganz’s performance is the first of six in the series, all of which are held at the Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick in the Multipurpose Room of Building B. Having performed as a soloist with the St. Louis Symphony, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic (of Russia), the Baltimore Symphony, the National Philharmonic and many more, Ganz is widely regarded as a leading pianist of his generation.

He is a laureate of the Marguerite LongJacques Thibaud and the Queen Elisabeth of Belgium International Piano Competitions and has performed with conductors such as Leonard Slatkin, Marin Alsop, Mstislav Rostropovich and Piotr Gajewski. Since 2011, Ganz has been fulfilling a 10-year project, “Extreme Chopin,” in which he will perform the more than 200 complete works by Frédéric Chopin at the Music Center of Strathmore in Bethesda. Ganz is on the piano faculty of St. Mary’s College of Maryland, where he

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is artist-in-residence, and he is a member of the piano faculty of the Peabody Conservatory. He is the artist-editor of the “Schirmer Performance Edition of Chopin’s Preludes” (2005). The Ward Virts Concert Series is presented and sponsored by the CSM Foundation and is also sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Henry Virts, Edward and Patricia Mehosky, Exelon Corporation, Nancy Powell Hempstead in memory of Roger Powell, and Stovy and Anne Brown. Grants are provided by the Arts Council of Calvert County and Maryland State Arts Council. Admission is free and seating is

open but limited. Doors open for seating at 2:30 p.m. the day of the concert. For information, contact 443-550-6011, rfleming@csmd.edu or www.csmd.edu/ calendar/arts/prince-frederick/brianganz-piano. The complete schedule for the 2015-16 Ward Virts Series is Brian Ganz (piano), Oct. 4; the Unified Jazz Ensemble (jazz quartet), Nov. 1; the Barry Gurley Trio (pop/classical), Feb. 14; the Merling Trio (classical), March 6; David Kane (jazz/classical), April 3; and the Octtava Duo (piano), May 1.

In conjunction with Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness (PAD) month, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital (MSMH) is working to help educate the community about PAD, an often undiagnosed illness which left untreated can lead to lower extremity amputation, as well as extensive pain and suffering, and even death. It is estimated PAD affects between 8 and 12 million Americans over the age of 50 – or one in 20 adults. PAD is a disease that occurs when arteries – particularly in the lower legs – become clogged with fatty deposits that limit blood flow. PAD increases your risk of heart attack and stroke, but timely detection and treatment can reduce these risks and improve your quality of life. To educate communities about the prevention and risk factors associated with PAD, MedStar Health is working in collaboration with Dare to C.A.R.E to provide cost-free vascular screenings. Vascular screenings have been beneficial in uncovering blockages that may have otherwise gone undetected. Screenings are quick and pain-free using ultrasound technology and appointments include blood pressure checks. If you are age 50 to 80, smoke, have diabetes, have high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol, you may be at increased risk for PAD. Schedule your screening today by calling 410-573-9483, ext. 202 or 203. In addition to education and informal screenings, MedStar St. Mary’s offers a comprehensive approach to combating PAD from testing and diagnosis, to treatment and follow-up care. Technologically advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures are offered through the hospital’s angiography suite, which is complemented by the wound-care services offered through MSMH’s state-of-the-art Wound Healing Center. “Many people who have PAD do not experience any symptoms,” said Charlene Rohulich, Operations Specialist for MedStar St. Mary’s Wound Healing Center. “Smokers, African Americans, people with high blood pressure, and individuals older than 50 with diabetes are at a much greater risk of having the disease.” Typical symptoms of PAD include: Fatigue, heaviness and cramping in the legs during activities such as walking or climbing stairs that goes away with rest; Pain in the legs and/or feet at rest, disturbing sleep;

Sore or wounds on toes, feet or legs that heal slowly, poorly or not at all; Color changes in the skin of the feet, including paleness or blueness; A lower temperature in one leg compared to the other leg; Poor nail growth and decreased hair growth on toes and legs. The Wound Healing Center offers a variety of tests for PAD including an ankle-brachial index (ABI), a painless and easy procedure that involves comparison between blood pressure readings in the ankles and the arms, and a Doppler ultrasound to see which artery or arteries are blocked. “MSMH offers tests for PAD and our Wound Healing Center treats chronic wounds which may have underlying conditions of PAD,” Rohulich said. “Many people don’t realize that lifestyle changes are an important part of managing PAD.” The following action steps can help manage PAD. Quitting smoking Correcting blood pressure and cholesterol issues Developing healthy eating habits Create an exercise plan Consult with a doctor about medications that may help PAD Special procedures and surgeries to open arteries that have narrowed “PAD can increase a person’s risk of heart attack, stroke, amputation and possibly death. It is important to discuss your risk factors with your doctor,” said Rohulich MedStar St. Mary’s Wound Healing Center is equipped with two state-of-the-art hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) chambers, which use a combination of high pressure and pure oxygen to help patients heal at a quicker rate than traditional treatments. The facility s is one of nearly 800 centers in the nation managed by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advance wound care services. People with wounds that have not improved with traditional methods of treatment may benefit from a visit to MedStar St. Mary’s Wound Healing Center. For more information about the Wound Healing Center, visit the hospital’s web site at MedStarStMarys.org. To schedule an appointment, call 240-434-7670. To be referred to a vascular surgeon at MedStar St. Mary’s, call the Medical Staff Office at 301-475-6088.

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Lost In the Woods: Tales of the Past

For the past 17 years, Ghosts of Sotterley has been an iconic community Halloween event! Take a journey with us through some of the darkest moments of Sotterley folklore! You’ll need your wits to get through this entertaining walking tour through Sotterley’s forest. Prepare to encounter both earthly inhabitants and those not of this earth on this spooky outdoor walking tour production! Be aware! Travelers will have to navigate rough terrain! Advanced reservations are required. Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased online at www.sotterley.org. Group rates are available by calling our office: 301-373-2280. May not be suitable for young children. Dress appropriately for this spooky outdoor walking tour production. No refunds - held rain or shine. First performances begin at 7 p.m. Exclusive for Sotterley Members! Pay only $10 per person for performances on Thursday, October 23rd! Advance reservations required.

LIBRARY ITEMS Preschool STEM Explorers The Lexington Park branch will hold Preschool STEM Explorers: Build it Big! on Monday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Little engineers, come build! Read books about construction, then try out some building challenges like towers, ramps, and bridges. This program is for ages 3-5, please register.

School- age STEM: CSI Library Charlotte Hall Library will hold a schoolage STEM program, CSI Library, on Monday, October 12 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Leonardtown Library will hold CSI Library on Monday, October 12 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. There’s been a terrible crime at the library! Use the tools of science to collect & analyze clues, make logical deductions, and solve the mystery before time runs out. This program is for ages 7 years and older, registration required.

Microsoft Office: Introduction to PowerPoint 2013 Lexington Park branch will hold an Introduction to PowerPoint 2013 class on Monday, October 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of creating multimedia presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint 2013. Explore how to animate presentations using various effects. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1 and 2, or basic skills in using the mouse and keyboard. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required.

Computer Basics 2: Introduction to Windows 7 Charlotte Hall branch will hold a Computer Basics 2: Introduction to Windows 7 class on Tuesday, October 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of creating multimedia presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint 2013. Explore how to animate presentations using various effects. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1 and 2, or basic skills in using the mouse and keyboard. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required.

Minecraft Mania! Lexington Park branch will hold a Minecraft Mania program on Tuesday, October

13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Share strategies with other Minecrafters, explore new terrain, gather raw materials and create amazing structures. This program is for ages 6-14. Registration is required and opens two weeks before the program.

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Meet Simon & Maggie We are Siamese, if you please. Simon is the chocolate Himalayan and he is two years old. Maggie is the Snowshoe and is eight weeks old. They are both super friendly and purr kitties. If you are interested, please fill out an application at www. fe r a lc at r e s c ue md . org and email it to diane@feralcatres

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cuemd.org. You can be preapproved and then meet them at the Petco in California between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. this weekend. They both need to find a home. If you are feeding a cat outside or know about a cat outside, please let Feral Cat Rescue know so that it can be trapped and spayed.

LEGO fun! Leonardtown branch will hold LEGO Fun on Friday, October 16 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The library supplies the bricks, you bring the imagination! All ages.

aMAZEing Mazes Lexington Park branch will hold aMAZEing Mazes on Friday, October 16 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Love mazes and puzzles? Love building stuff? Design and draw paper mazes, build marble mazes from LEGO and recycled materials, challenge your friends and take on the life-size mega-maze! All ages.

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.

Outfitting Outlander: So Much More Then Kilts, Ye Ken! Lexington Park branch will hold a special Outlander program: Outfitting Outlander: So Much More Then Kilts, Ye Ken! on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For people who do historical archaeology for a living, the eye candy provided by the new Outlander series on Starz goes beyond attractive men in kilts and ladies in gowns. There is a lot of accurate material culture to get excited about in Outlander, and the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum has the artifacts to prove it. This talk will explore how Outlander’s costumes and props compare to 18th-century artifacts recovered by archaeologists in Maryland such as table glass, medicine containers, horse tack, architecture, weaponry, clothing, and more.

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Forrest Hall Farm and Orchard By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Forrest Hall Farm and Orchard has been a family farm since the early 1900s. In the beginning it was a tobacco farm, and now, on 90 acres, it bears vegetables, fruit, meat, flowers, and most importantly for fall, corn. When the farm switched over from tobacco to the store and the products it grows today, they changed the name to Forrest Hall to reflect it. They took risks getting into agritourism but the risk paid off as the public supported them and they were able to grow the farm with new pieces almost every year. Now the farm offers a picnic area, sand box, playground equipment, hayride, corn crib, hay, pet goats, resident bunnies, volleyball net, corn maze, pumpkins, farm facts, u-pick greens, country home décor and more. Recently they planted seven acres of wine grapes as a supply to Port of Leonardtown Winery. They have planted 300 vines of table grapes and will soon have them available as well. “If they like agriculture, if they like farm

fresh produce or apples, we’ve got it,” said Wood. They promise that all apples and peaches are, at most, two to three days old when bought and are told they taste much differently then what is usually found at the local store. This year, on Sept. 19, the Crazy Corn Maze opened its stalks to the public with the theme, “programs that support the youth in agriculture.” It honors 4H and FFA, which both promote agricultural interests and skills in youth. The four acre maze is family cut and designed, which is rare as many farms hire companies with GPS systems to design and cut the mazes for them. Joe Wood, owner and proprietor, says this is an unnecessary expense and says their maze is homemade. This year Joe and Mary Wood’s youngest son designed the maze, cut it himself, and kept it a surprise from the rest of the family until Sept. 1. Tickets are $7 per person and free for children under 3 years with purchase of adult admission. Tickets are $6 each for groups of 10 or more. Discounts are avail-

able for large groups. Forrest Hall also offers a free pumpkin with admission. Tickets are all inclusive. Birthday parties are also possible at Forrest Hall and have access to everything that is included in the regular ticket. Forrest Hall supplies the picnic tables and can supply hot dogs and drinks and chips etc. if it is requested. The families can bring whatever they would like, the only restriction is open flame. As the fall season turns into winter the maze will close sometime in November. Apples will be up until Christmas and along with the store that will close around the same time. The play area is always open. In the near future, Forrest Hall will have a full day of wine tasting with local cheese from Clover Hill Dairy in Mechanicsville. They will also have a dressing sampling

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with vegetables using the McCutcheon products. Check the website for times and more events. The farm is open weekends from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekdays by appointment. The store is open Monday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until November. Store hours change in December. Forrest Hall Farm and Orchard is located at 39136 Avie Ln. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 301-884-3086 or visit www.forresthallfarm.com. crista@countytimes.net

(Maze photo supplied by Forrest Hall)

Heritage Chocolates Opens in Leonardtown By Crista Dockray Staff Writer A sweet addition to Leonardtown recently opened on the corner of Fenwick and Washington. Heritage Chocolates, owned by Nicole Heisey and Terra Neely, offer customers 74 handcrafted, homemade chocolate recipes, plus seasonal items. Heisey is the third generation in a line of chocolate makers, originating in Scarborough, Maine. Her father and her father’s family bought Len Libby in the 1920s and her father started working in the store in the 1940s. The family has been in chocolate ever since. Nicole came here to Southern Maryland with her husband and started with selling chocolate out of her home. Eventually, she met Neely who grew up running different stores with her grandmother, including an ice cream store. This is where Heritage Chocolates was born. The store opened on Sept. 8 and held their grand opening at the Taste of St. Mary’s. It brings a lot of the Maine tradition down to Southern Maryland, but also has a lot of original recipes as well, some tailored to the area. One of them brings out the Maryland pride with “Crabs on the Beach” crab shaped chocolates packaged with brown sugar to look like sand. All chocolate is made on site, is made with fresh ingredients, and holds no pre-

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servatives. If you come in at the right time, Nicole will be in the kitchen cutting chocolate, running the chocolate under the enrober, or filling chocolate pieces with flavored creams. A wonderful part of the store is that you can come in and try a sample of something new. “Customers, when they come into the store, if there is anything they haven’t tried that they want to try, we will cut them a sample,” said husband of Terra, Chris Neely.

Heritage chocolates is best known for their coconut needhams and their peanut butter meltaways, but it may be impossible to leave the store without trying their chocolate covered Oreo’s, pecan turtles, pomegranate, blueberry bark or their seasonal pumpkin spice pecan brittle. If you don’t like that, there is a whole chocolate bar of options to choose from. You can make your own box and sample as many as four to twenty four pieces for a set price, or choose from their premade boxes on the shelves. In the future Heritage Chocolates hopes to hold chocolate making classes, sell coffee, and they hope to do a special event for every First Friday.

Make sure to stop by Heritage chocolates, which will have their doors open for trick-or-treating in Leonardtown Square. They will also be doing a candy cane event during the holiday season. Heritage Chocolates is open Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are located at 22699 Washington St. in Leonardtown. For more information on Heritage Chocolates, call 240-587-3123 or visit www. heritagechocolateshop.com. To stay up to date on their events and releases, visit their Facebook page. crista@countytimes.net

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41. Six 42. Gossipy 46. Relating to the body 48. Incendiary liquid used in firebombs 51. Plunder 52. Niger capital 53. Game of chukkas 54. Genus Hedera 55. Government prosecutor 56. Plural of genus 58. Born of 59. Livebearers tropical fishes 60. Doctor of Education

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9. 40th state 12. A tight embrace 13. Large African antelope 17. Impertinence 21. Wild Eurasian mountain goat 22. City in Malaysia 23. Small ornamental bag 25. Nelson’s ship 29. Point midway between S and SE 31. “Untouchables” Elliot 32. Misprint 33. Heme 35. Italian mountain range 38. Surgical knife 41. Purple 43. Forfeited 44. Fixed a female cat 45. An edible tuberous root 47. Formerly included in genus Cedrela 49. Headed up 50. Soft shelled clam genus 56. Country doctor 57. Equally

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October Month Long October at North End Gallery North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick St., Leonardtown)- Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday, noon – 4 p.m. For the month of October, the North End Gallery celebrates a two-woman show featuring potter Sarah Houde and silkscreen artist Jeanne Norton Hammett. In addition to pottery inspired by her travels, Houde has produced a new collection of gracefully formed bowls depicting Chesapeake waterfowl. Southern Maryland country and water scenes influenced Hammett’s rich silk-screen creations. This show will run from September 29 through November 1. For additional information, call the gallery at 301-475-3130 or visit www.northendgallery.org.

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to the public! For more information, visit www.vfwpost2632.com.

Friday, Oct. 2 Cause Theatre: “The Bright Blue Mailbox Suicide Note.” College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus (22950 Hollywood Rd, Leonardtown)- 8 p.m. A performance by CSM’s Cause Theatre. Jake finds an unaddressed suicide note in his mailbox but doesn’t know who it’s from. He goes on a crusade to find the note’s author but instead stumbles upon a secret he never wanted to know. Tickets are $5, all ages. Production may not be suitable for all audiences. For more information, call 301-934-7828.

Saturday, Oct. 3

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

Blessing of the Fleet St. Clemens Island Museum (38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point) – 11 a.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.

A fun filled two-day family event honoring Maryland’s Birthplace occurring. Take a tour of St. Clement’s Island, Blackistone Lighthouse and St. Clement’s Island Museum. Enjoy live entertainment, great Southern Maryland food, and plenty of children’s activities. $10 per day at the gate or get a 2-day pass for only $15. Children 12 and under are free. For more information, call 7th District Optimist Club at 301-481-2801.

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

Women’s Ministry Conference Hughesville Baptist Church (8505 Old Leonardtown Rd, Hughesville)- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The mission for this Conference is to encourage, teach and counsel women as they make a journey to be out of control and fully dependent on God for their emotional and spiritual needs. Tickets are on sale for this all day event, which will include speakers Melody Knox, Church Strengthening Specialist and Interim Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) Executive Director and Terri Corrick, Women Ministry Speaker; multiple breakout sessions, breakfast and lunch included. $25 for tickets, for more information, contact womensministry@ hughesvillebaptist.com. Audubon Society Field Trip Cove Point Beach and Marsh (10540 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby)- 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cove Point beach and marsh is a unique habitat on the Western shore of the Chesapeake Bay where a living shoreline project is working to restore the fresh water marsh and save it from salt water incursion. We will search for sparrows, marsh inhabitants and migrants. This is a restricted area; directions will be given upon reservation, which is limited to ten participants. RSVP by September 30th to Bob at bobboxwell@hotmail.com or 443-404-5549.

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Wednesday, Oct. 7

Blessing of the Fleet St. Clemens Island Museum (38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point)- 12 p.m.

Horse Camp for a Day Greenwell, (25420 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood)- 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For ages 7 to 14, 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 horse- themed activity with a horse such as paint a horse, braid their mane, give a horse a bath, etc. $60 per day. Horse Camps for a Day are offered throughout the school year. Afternoon extended care available. For more information, visit www.greenwellfoundation.org.

Riverside Winefest Sotterly (44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood)- 12 p.m. The 13th Annual Riverside WineFest, celebrating 18 of the best Maryland wineries in the breathtaking setting of this National Historic Landmark! This event is all good things rolled into one weekend. The wine flows freely, live music is jamming, demonstrations are educational and entertaining, artists are selling their exquisite creations, food is scrumptious, and the 1703 Plantation House Mini Tours and the Colonial Revival Garden Tours are free. $5 for children ages 6-20, $25 General Admission at the Gate, $2 Parking Fee Rain or shine event. For more information, visit www.sotterly.org or call 301-373-2280.

Monday, Oct. 5 Girls Night Out: Fall Harvest Bowl Lanterns Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Art Center (13480 Dowell Rd, Lusby)- 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Grab your favorite snack or beverage and your best bud and join us as we make pumpkin and gourd shaped bowls and candle lanterns from pinch pots. Experiment with various stamps and tools for creative textures. Perfect for beginners, members are $85; nonmembers $90. All materials provided. Registration required. To register, call 410-326-4640. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Tuesday, Oct. 6 Horse Camp for a Day Greenwell, (25420 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood)- 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For ages 7 to 14, 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 horse- themed activity with a horse such as paint a horse, braid their mane, give a horse a bath, etc. $60 per day. Horse Camps for a Day are offered throughout the school year. Afternoon extended care available. For more information, visit www.greenwellfoundation.org.

Audubon Meeting Calvert County Fairview Branch Library (8120 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Owings)- 7:30 to 9 p.m. Lying within the Indomalaya ecozone, Sri Lanka is one of 25 biodiversity hotspots in the world. Although relatively small in size this country has the highest biodiversity density in Asia. Come and enjoy our favorite local Audubon lecturers as they present their latest travel adventures and finds. Mingling and refreshments start at 7 p.m. For more information, contact SMAS President Michael Patterson, 301-752-5763 Michael.Patterson@pgparks.com.

Thursday, Oct. 8 Writers of Color Book Club Waldorf West Library (10405 O’Donnell Pl, Waldorf)- 6:30 to 8 p.m. Writers of Color Book Club is a monthly book discussion group that welcomes members who enjoy reading books by writers of African descent. The group explores a variety of genres, and contemporary and classic titles, with candor and objectivity. This month’s selection will be “Fistful of Benjamins” by Kiki Swinson. For more information, call 301-645-1395.

Friday, Oct. 9 Calvert Hospice Volunteer Training Burnett Calvert Hospice House (4559 Sixes Rd, Prince Frederick) 6 to 9 p.m. We are looking for volunteers to sit with patients, help in the Calvert Hospice office, work at the Shoppe for Hospice, serve as a buddy for a child at Camp Phoenix, facilitate the Bridges support group, or assist at other special events in the community. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Amanda Peterson at 410-535-0892 or apeterson@calverthospice.org. Applications are located at www.calverthospice.org.

Saturday, Oct. 10 Dinner at Van Sweringen’s The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary (47414

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Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City)5:30 to 8 p.m. Who needs a home-cooked meal when you can have a hearth-cooked one? Cook and enjoy an authentic and delicious colonial meal! Ages 18+. Reservations required. $30 per person, $25 for HSMC members. For more information or to make a reservation, call 240-8954990 or email info@hsmcdigshistory. org. All Saints’ Episcopal Church’s Treasures Sale Parish Hall (Intersection of Rts. 2 and 4, Sunderland)- 8 a.m. to noon. Find great buys, gently used items and perhaps even a unique antique. Free parking; free admission. For more information, call 410-257-7694. “Fishin’ Buddies” Derby Gilbert Run Park (13140 Charles Street, Charlotte Hall)- 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Anglers compete by teams, which must include one adult at least 21 years old and one child between the ages of six and 15. Each team must supply their own rods and bait. Trophies will be awarded in the two age divisions. Bank anglers will compete separately from those who fish from a boat. Local businesses have donated numerous fishing-related door prizes. All teams are eligible for the door prize drawings. The entry fee is $7 per team, and preregistration is required. Space is limited. Entry forms are available at Gilbert Run Park or the Department of Public Works main office. For more information or en-

try forms, call the Department of Public Works, Parks & Grounds Division, at 301-932-3470 or 301-870-2778.

or email office@christepiscopalchaptico. org.

Cow Pie Bingo Flat Iron Farms (45840 Highway to Heaven Lane, Great Mills)- 12 to 4 p.m.

Audubon Field Trip Indian Head Rail Trail (MD Rte 224, Mason Springs Parking Lot)- 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

A free event sponsored by the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary involving fun for the whole family, rain or shine. Cows will be released at 2 p.m. Cow pie Bingo tickets $10 each: 1st prize $3000; 2nd prize $2000; 3rd prize $1000. There will be a Classic Car Show, Petting Zoo, Food Available, and Flat Iron Farm Shops will be open.

There are areas on the Indian Head Rail Trail that provide us with one of the best area hot spots for Red-Headed Woodpeckers. This fall trip enables you to enjoy hearing the chatter of the RedHeaded Juveniles and of course the fun of fall warbler identification. Meet/park at the lot off of MD Rte. 224 at the trail (just east of MD Rte. 225). NO

For more information, call 240-2588496.

RSVP required. This is an open field trip to enable last minute joining. For more information, contact Lynne at comstockel@aol.com.

Fall Dinner Parish Hall (37497 Zack Fowler Rd, Chaptico)- 12 to 5 p.m. Historic Christ Church will host their annual Fall Dinner. Enjoy your dinner inside the hall or carry-out. The dinner menu features: Fried Oyster & Ham dinner w/sides for $20, Fried Oyster dinner w/sides for $16, Ham dinner w/sides for $10, Oyster Po’ Boy for $8, and Ham w/ roll for $5. Sides are: Parslied potatoes, Cole slaw, applesauce, and roll. Credit cards accepted. Also available: Fried Oyster basket, Scalded Oysters outside, hot dogs, and baked goods. The Parish Market will include Christ Church cookbooks and ornaments. Please come and enjoy a delicious home-cooked dinner and a day in the country. Tour our historic church that was built in 1736. For more information, call 301-884-3451

Sunday, Oct. 11 Breakfast All-You-Can-Eat Valley Lee VFD & RS Auxiliary (5245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee)- 8 to 11 a.m. Cost for adults is $8, children from age 6 – 12 is $4, and children 5 and under are free; Menu consists of scrambled eggs, home fried potatoes, pancakes, French toast, sausage links, ham, hot biscuits, creamed chipped beef, spiced applesauce, grits, assorted juices, milk and coffee. For more information, call 301-994-9999. Apple Festival Loretto Hall (37575 Chaptico Rd, Chaptico)- 12 to 5 p.m.

Our Lady of the Wayside’s annual Apple Festival offers great local food, apple desserts, apples and fall produce, arts and crafts for sale, children’s games, pumpkin painting, face painting, scare crow making, Bingo and live music by Riverside South and Coastline. There will be a cash raffle and an “Apple Basket” raffle and a Silent Auction. In lieu of an admittance fee, Our Lady Works of Mercy will accept monetary donation as well as nonperishable food items for the Mary Lou Gough Food Pantry. Event will be held rain or shine. For more information, please contact Brenda Russell at 301-247-1871 or at rsbrssll@aol.com.

Monday, Oct. 12 Horse Camp for a Day Greenwell, (25420 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood)- 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For ages 7 to 14, 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 horse- themed activity with a horse such as paint a horse, braid their mane, give a horse a bath, etc. $60 per day. Horse Camps for a Day are offered throughout the school year. Afternoon extended care available. For more information, visit www.greenwellfoundation.org.

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Victory Baptist Church

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29855 Eldorado Farm rd CharlottE hall, md 20659

301-884-8503

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Jesus saves METHODIST CHURCH Hollywood United Methodist Church

24422 Mervell Dean Rd • Hollywood, MD 20636

301-373-2500

Rev. Sheldon Reese, Pastor Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. All of our services are traditional. Child care is provided. Sunday Evening Youth Group Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available

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

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

21800 N. Shangri-La, Dr. #8 PO Box 1260 Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-866-5772 Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.

9:15 am 10:30 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Friday Men Perfecting Men 7 p.m

CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Cecilia Church

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

St. GeorGe roman CatholiC ChurCh St. George Church: Saturday, 5:00 p.m. • Sunday, 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. St. Francis Xavier Chapel: Saturday, 7:00 p.m. (Memorial Day-Labor Day) Weekday Mass Schedule: Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 1st Sat: 9:00 a.m. Confessions: Saturdays: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment

19199 St. George Church Road • Valley Lee, MD 20692 301-994-0607 • www.saintgeorgeromancatholicchurch.org

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

We invite you to experience the change… the transformation with us. Just bring your heart and God will supply the rest. Come grow with us in a place, “Where the Word Reaches the Heart!” Everyone is Welcome! Leadership: Pastor Joseph and First Lady Marilyn Young Sunday School for all ages: 9:00AM Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45AM Bible Study: Wednesdays at 7:30PM Address: 29050 New Market Village Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Website: www.bibletemplechurch.org Phone number: 301-374-9110

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